http://www.olivecrest.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=115541

THANK YOU to the 231 players in the Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament, to the sponsors, to those that donated prizes and to all our celebrity players. Special thanks to Ernie Moody and Mike Fields of VideoPoker.com for being our Title Sponsor.

Governor's Ball – What many consider the biggest charity event of the year, The Governor's Ball, was this past week at Southern Highlands. It was a blessing for Anne and I to attend as an Advisory Board guest of Opportunity Village. Thursday night was the private, by-invitation dinner for 500 and Saturday was a private concert performance by Maroon 5. Now THAT is an "A" band! THANK YOU Linda Smith and Karen Iglesias for the invitation – love you!

The American Heart Association Go Red For Women Movement – Private Circle of Red kickoff event at Barneys' New York, Wednesday May 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 (Free Event) – Help spread the message that Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in women, and learn about prevention. Join Chairwoman Patti Hart (CEO, IGT) and former First Lady Dawn Gibbons for this magnificent evening to hear about the exclusive benefits that come with an elite membership to THE 2013 CIRCLE OF RED. Along with a Luxury Magazine photo shoot, membership will include a luncheon, backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil's Mystere Theater, and a Martini's/ Manicures night. RSVP to Anne Aniello at anne.aniello@anielloinsurance.com or by phone at 702-259-0250.

Hope to see you soon at one of these fabulous charity events. Until then, I will leave you with my favorite quote, courtesy of Mother Teresa:

People are often unreasonable and self centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.

As a man of faith, I admire and respect all religions. Catholicism, Judaism, Latter Day Saints, Islam, Buddhists. We all worship one God. And on Sunday April 8, HE IS RISEN!

Central Christian – The Las Vegas based evangelical church (sixth largest in the nation) will host services Friday at 6:30 PM, Saturday at 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, then Sunday at 9:00 AM, 10:20 AM, 11:45 AM and 1:15 PM. I will personally be at the Friday night service. Check out their Good Friday video at http://vimeo.com/39463474.

Live Local, Give Local, Buy Local – I'm a huge believer in "giving back to the community where you get your newspaper." Although I donate to several national charities, my focus is on local Las Vegas charities like Opportunity Village and Olive Crest. If you are a CEO in Las Vegas that does not support your local charities and community, I urge you to reconsider and help us put Las Vegas back on top again.

Tickets are still available for Be The Change, a benefit for Olive Crest (foster kids) May 18 at the LVH. The Godfather is hosting and Clint Holmes is performing. You can pay $75 to see him at the Smith Center from the back of the room, or donate $100 and meet him live and in person. We have sold 200 sponsorships and tickets, which only leaves 50 to go! Contact me at mwayman2@cox.net for all the details.

The Godfather will be speaking June 13 at the Gaming Technology Summit (www.gametechsummit.com) and November 6 at TribalNet (www.tribalnetonline.com). The topic is The Godfather's Career Guide.

Kentucky Derby Wide Open – Derby favorite Union Rags went up in flames in the Florida Derby at prohibitive 2-5 odds, then heavy favorite Mark Valeski got beat the next day in the Louisiana Derby by a 110-1 shot. I guess that is why they run them! If Union Rags goes off at 4-1 or more in the Kentucky Derby, might be a good play.

Caesars Entertainment
MGM Resorts International
MGM Hospitality
Konami Gaming
Cannery Resorts
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
Aristocrat Technologies
Bally Technologies
Warner Gaming
Herbst/Affinity Gaming
North Star Casinos
Global Cash Access
Shuffle Master
Riviera
Station Casinos
M Resort
Penn Gaming

Charity
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Olive Crest TV Telethon is November 18 from 4 PM to 7 PM on Channel 3. Call in to 702.642.1342 to support the cause.

Magical Forest at Opportunity Village runs November 23 through December 31. Fun for the entire family! For sponsorship, group event and ticket information, please contact Geena Jeffries Mattox at 880.4054.

Holiday Mingle Jingle benefiting Make-A-Wish is November 30 at 6:00 PM at the Fashion Show Mall. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a live runway fashion show and discounts to mall stores. Tickets are $20 at 212.9474.

Olive Crest Ladies of Distinction Luncheon is December 2 at Green Valley Ranch Station. Honorees are Phyllis James, April Swartz, Sandy Peltyn and Crystal Krien. For more information contact Brittany McCoy at 702-221-6224 x 1708 or Brittany-mccoy@olivecrest.org.

On Saturday December 3rd, Child Focus hosts its Annual "Gift of Giving" Sibling Event at Bonnie Springs Ranch on December 3. One hundred siblings currently separated from one another due to the foster care system will be reunited to keep their sibling bond going during this difficult chapter in their lives. The goal is to create happy memories during the holidays. The day will include train rides, a petting zoo, a holiday meal, photos with Santa and of course a gift exchange with donated gifts for the siblings. For more information:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/child-focus/giftofgiving2.

Events
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The final event of the year will be my personal Christmas Party in the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms. SOLD OUT guest list of 100+ friends and clients. See you there!

As you may know, this year I opted to host charity events instead of my Godfather Sit Downs. I'm considering hosting a Sit Down in Los Angeles and San Francisco provided I get enough support from my friends and clients down there.

Photos
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv

Career Opportunities
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VP, Online ($300,000, Las Vegas) – Need an Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline or Hotwire type.

Chief Technology Officer ($250,000, International)

VP, Project Management ($250,000, Las Vegas)

VP, Sales – Convention and Group ($250,000, Las Vegas)

VP, Innovation ($200,000, Las Vegas) – Fortune 100 type with retail or packaged goods experience. MBA or Masters required.

VP, Casino Operations ($200,000, Las Vegas)

CFO – Casino ($175,000, California)

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis ($150,000, USA) – Hotel background

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis ($150,000, USA) – Casino background

Director, Finance – Casino ($150,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Game Studios ($150,000, Las Vegas)

VP, Human Resources – Casino ($135,000, California)

Director, Loyalty Marketing ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Analytics/CRM ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Retail Outlets – F&B ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Table Games ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Brand Marketing ($130,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Nightclub Marketing ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Sales Manager – Gaming Supplies ($120,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Information Technology ($110,000, Midwest)

Executive Chef ($100,000+, Midwest)

Director, Hotel Operations ($80,000, Midwest)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv

Was planning to host an LA Sit Down next week, but that went sideways. What is the deal with people that don’t honor their commitments? My business partner tells me to be there at a certain date in time, he knows I’m flying, then cancels the meeting. We can get more of everything in life but TIME. Cancelling appointments at the last minute is not only disrespectful, it says "you are not important to me" and portrays you as someone that does not keep your commitments. Long-term, not a good business strategy.

The last event of the year will be The Godfather’s Christmas Extravaganza, my private Christmas party in the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa on the roof of the Palms. Entertainment will be holiday songs from several of my favorite Las Vegas performers!

Events
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Best Buddies Super Hero Ball is Thursday October 13 at 6:00 pm at Caesar’s Palace. Best Buddies matches people with and without intellectual disabilities into one-to-one friendships to end the social isolation those with disabilities all too often experience.

Greg Maddux Celebrity Gold Tournament is October 15/16 at the Southern Highlands Golf Club. There is also a gala dinner. For more information, check out www.maddux31.com.

Steven Schorr Elementary School PTA Golf Classic is coming up quick. Individual golfers are $150, teams are $600 and there are additional sponsorship levels. For more information contact Tamar Hoapili at 702.545.1005.

Noah’s Animal House UNLEASHED is October 20 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Sponsorships are sold out, however $100 tickets are still available.

Safe Nest Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon is October 21 at the Rio. Tickets are $50 or a table of ten for $500.

Opportunity Village Camelot is November 5 at the Magical Forest. Honorees this year are Mike and Patty Morrissey.

Olive Crest Ladies of Distinction Luncheon – December 2 at Green Valley Ranch Station honoring April Swartz, Phyllis James, Cristal Krein and Sandy Peltyn. Sponsorships are $500 to $3,500. Contact brittany-mccoy@olivecrest.org for more information.

Career Opportunities
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VP, Online ($300,000, Las Vegas)

Chief Marketing Officer ($300,000, Las Vegas)

SVP, Operations ($300,000, Midwest) – Requires Midwest experience running multiple casinos

SVP, Marketing ($250,000, Midwest) – Extensive gaming/casino experience with 5+ years at the VP level

VP, Innovation ($200,000, Las Vegas)

VP, Organizational Development ($175,000, Las Vegas)

Controller ($170,000, Las Vegas) – CPA, SEC background

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis ($150,000, USA) – Hotel background

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis ($150,000, USA) – Casino background

Director, Finance – Casino ($150,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Marketing ($150,000, Las Vegas) – Slot marketing background

Director, Game Studios ($150,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Casino Operations ($130,000, Midwest)

Director, Brand Marketing ($130,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Database Marketing ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Information Technology ($120,000, Midwest)

Director, Hotel Operations ($110,000, Midwest)

Logistics Manager ($105,000, Las Vegas)

Compensation Analyst ($70,000, Las Vegas)

Noah’s Animal House provides temporary boarding for the dogs & cats of the clients of The Shade Tree Shelter (domestic abuse). In addition, foster parents are available for special pets that require more living space, such as farm animals. Veterinary services are on hand at time of arrival and during the animal’s stay. The kennel was built on the existing land of The Shade Tree, to allow frequent visitation and security for the owners. Check out http://www.noahsanimalhouse.org/.

This mixer will include appetizers, open bar, silent/live auction…and a few surprises! Sponsorships are $2,500 (VIP Booth w/10 tickets) and $1,000 (VIP Booth w/6 tickets). Individual tickets are $100. Now I know you have $100!!

If there was ever a great excuse to visit Las Vegas, this is it. I will have a Casino Rate (VIP) for rooms at the Hard Rock, and the guest list for the event is 500 of the biggest movers and shakers in America. Don’t miss out! For more information, contact me directly.

Events
BBQ at Bitter Root Ranch for Opportunity Village (September 10)
Boys & Girls Club 50th Anniversary Party (September 24, Palms Hotel & Casino)
Noah’s Animal House @ Shade Tree Benefit (October 20, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Olive Crest Ladies of Distinction Luncheon (December 2)

Career Opportunities
SVP, Operations ($300,000, USA)
SVP, Marketing ($250,000, USA)
VP, Marketing ($250,000, West Coast)
VP, Engineering – Amazon, eBay, Google Type ($200,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Technology – Gaming/Hospitality ($200,000, International)
VP, Technology – Hospitality ($200,000, International)
Director, Surveillance ($200,000, International)
Chief Marketing Officer ($180,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Non-Gaming – Heavy F&B ($180,000, Midwest)
VP, Casino Marketing ($185,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Operations – Gaming Manufacturing ($150,000, Los Angeles)
Director, Marketing – Slot Marketing, Events ($150,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Facilities ($150,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Game Studios ($150,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Table Games ($120,000, Midwest)
Director, Hotel Operations ($110,000, Midwest)

This and That
Las Vegas Trivia - How many songs are incorporated into Cirque’s LOVE at the Mirage? Also, how many flowers are there in the summer exhibit at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio. If you have not seen the exhibit – GO! Absolutely amazing, and the adjacent Bellagio Cafe is one of the great secret restaurants of Las Vegas.

Race Horses - Our filly LetLifeComeToYou ran them off their hooves at PARX this month. Our filly Tilted Kilt makes her debut at Del Mar on September 1. You go girl!

Quote of the Week - Bert and Ernie have no sexual orientation. (Sesame Street)

Godfather Sales Tip - Always remember this, bad business is bad business. Difficult, challenging customers never get any better. A close personal friend bid for business with the same client three years in a row and was never awarded the contract. My advice – quit bidding! My experience is that those that want a "discount" always end up being clients that don’t return phone calls and pay late. Let someone else spend 80% of their day dealing with them.

Wisdom of the Week - What is the use of living, if it be not t strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone. (Winston Churchill)

Las Vegas Trivia Answers - There are 120 songs in LOVE. There are 94,608 flowers in the Bellagio Atrium.