Congresswoman Shelley Berkley

Personal e-mail invitations were sent out last Thursday, inviting all southern Nevada television and radio general managers (only) to attend a private luncheon being held at the NBA office this Wednesday Noon, November 3.

Our very special guest speaker will be our longtime friend and advocate in Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Shelley is expected to talk candidly about the impact of the 2010 Mid-Term Elections results. She will speculate on what the changes in Nevada and in Congress will mean.

GM's are asked to please RSVP no later than this afternoon.

NBA Broadcasters Day

Tomorrow night, we should be able to know who will serve as Nevada's 29th Governor; who will serve as our other Constitutional Officers; and what the make-up of the 76th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature will look like -- including the 42 members of the Assembly and the 21 members of the Senate. Our Legislature is the third smallest bicameral state legislature in theUnited States.

The 76th Regular Session begins on February 7, 2011. The new Freshman Class could include as many as 25 new legislators. Four days later -- on Thursday, February 10, the 2011 NBA Broadcasters Day will be held in Carson City. We have already confirmed with leadership that it will be designated as "Nevada Broadcasters Day at the Legislature". We have also secured Room 3100 as our home base for the day. According to NBA state lobbyists Josh Griffin and Jessica Ferrato, "the ball is rolling and we are in good shape." We are also reaching out to the Governor's Mansion to ensure that we will return for our traditional Dinner with the Governor and his Constitutional Officers.

Although both major candidates for Governor have made a "No New Taxes" pledge, few in Carson City really believe that a $3 Billion budget shortfall can be made up with only budget cutting. Thus, most Nevadans will be focused on following the 120 day budget process as possible solutions are discussed. The NBA is going to work very hard to attract the management of as many television and radio stations as possible to set the time aside and to come to Carson City and attend Broadcasters Day.

Bonnici Scholarship Fund and Nevada Broadcasters Foundation

If you attended the 2009 or 2010 Hall of Fame Scholarship Dinner, you are likely already aware of the Tony & Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund and the Nevada Broadcasters Foundation. The Bonnici Scholarship Fund, formed in 2009 and named for longtime broadcasting couple Tony and Linda Bonnici, aims to help students pursue a broadcasting education. Securing a college education has become tougher as tuition costs have risen, so this is our chance to turn the passionate students of today into the passionate broadcasters of tomorrow.

We rely solely on donations, so please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today. This is our chance to make a difference.

Please contact Adam Sandler for more information or how to donate.