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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Board of Directors to Meet as Debate Plans Move Forward |
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Last winter in Washington, D.C., the Executive Committee met together and voted to (1) endorse an NBA sponsored Governor Debate; (2) endorse an NBA sponsored Senator Debate; and (3) approved the expenditure of NBA budget funds to cover the entire cost of these two debates. These debates will be provided at no cost to participating television and radio stations. Immediate Spanish translation and closed captioning will also be provided.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Questions Remain with Political Ads |
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The National Association of Broadcasters provides their political forms and election guide to the NBA. We are happy to make them available to our member stations by request. Contact Adam Sandler at 702 794-4994 to receive the material at no charge.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Nevada Crime Commission to Hold First Meeting This Afternoon |
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Governor Jim Gibbons signed an executive order establishing the Nevada Crime Commission on June 3, 2010. Today, at 2 PM the first meeting of this new commission will be held simultaneously at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City and the Governor's Office in Las Vegas. The Commission will be tasked with examining existing and emerging crime problems statewide and seeking innovative methods and solutions to combat those crimes.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Nevada Homeland Security Commission Brings RCC Hearing to Eureka County |
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A hearing of the Rural Communities Committee to the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security will be held in Eureka, Nevada at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. The meeting -- which will be held at the historic Eureka Opera House, will be led by Bob Fisher, Chairman of the Rural Communities Committee.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Rural School Emergency Planning Summit: The Best Lesson to be Learned is how to be Prepared |
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At the invitation of Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Manager, Bob Fisher will represent the Nevada Homeland Security Commission at a task force planning summit next week in Eureka, Nevada. Bob will be joined by Larry Casey, Commission staff member and Glade Myler, Senior Deputy Attorney General -- who oversees the Commission. The summit will be held at the Eureka Opera House and will be held from 10 AM - 4 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. As of this morning, school districts in nine Nevada counties will be represented at the summit as well as representation from the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe. Nevada's Broadcasters remain the Voice of Homeland Security and the Voice of Community.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| NBA Scholarship Committee |
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Tony and Linda Bonnici met together with Bob Fisher and Adam Sandler to begin the process of establishing the policies and procedures foundation for the NBA Scholarship Committee. The Bonnici's want a diverse group of community leaders and broadcasters to sit on what will be an important "working" committee. Their desire is for the allocation of several significant scholarships to a few deserving students, rather than allocate a nominal scholarship to many. Their thought is to follow-through the college career of these students, and perhaps allocate another scholarship every year until they have graduated. They are looking for students who are graduating from a Nevada high school and who will attend a Nevada university, college or community college. The committee will need to formulate criteria including whether financial assistance will be based on merit or need. Tony and Linda would like to see personal interviews to determine if a student has a deep passion for broadcasting. Linda has agreed to serve as chairman. Bob and Adam will coordinate setting up internships at television and radio stations for these scholarship students.
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| Jun 16, 2009 |
| Will the Broadcasters Cup Make a Comeback in 2011? |
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One half of the annual NBA Gala program has been missing for the past nine years. After September 11, 2001, the NBA Board of Directors voted unanimously to end what had been a very successful six year NBA sponsored golf tournament. Nicknamed "The Broadcasters Cup", the reason for the decision was based upon the uncertainty of the economy following 9-11. The board felt that by not sponsoring a golf tournament, stations would be better able to provide stronger financial support for the Hall of Fame Dinner through the sale of ads and sponsorships; and stronger attendance through table sales. The yearly tournament was always popular, attracting 80 golfers --broadcasters and advertising agencies from throughout the state; as well as elected officials and community leaders. Who will ever forget the tournament when then Nevada Secretary of State Dean Heller shot a drive ending less than six inches from the hole and missing what would have been the first hole-in-one in tournament history. There is a photo on display in the NBA office of the late entertainer Danny Gans, whose foursome ended as one of the top three teams the year he played. An awards luncheon immediately followed each tournament; later that evening, the Hall of Fame Dinner was held. The first four years, "The Broadcasters Cup" was played on the storied Desert Inn golf course; the final two years were played on the new Revere golf course.
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