Las Vegas Nebraskans – News and Notes

Holiday Food Boxes Program

In mid-December, the LVN Board of Directors plus volunteers from the LVN club assembled and boxed food items to be given to very needy Las Vegans. The Board worked with the Lutheran Social Services to identify citizens (many of whom are quite elderly) that are in need of food. Some of our club members chose to donate food items -- others elected to contribute money. Using these resources plus additional monies from the club's treasury, we stocked 44 large-sized boxes, including a five pound ham. The Las Vegas Nebraskans personally made the deliveries to the various residences. Hopefully, this made the holidays a little more pleasant for those 44 families and individuals. The delivery experience is always heartwarming, as we couldn’t have found more deserving people. A big THANK YOU to those who made this all possible. Remember, you can specifically earmark financial donations to this worthwhile project on your annual LVN club dues statement each September.

Support the Radio Advertisers

The Nebraska football radio broadcasts on KLAV (1230 on the AM dial) are made possible each year through the cooperation of our may Las Vegas advertisers. Please support our sponsors by using their products or services. And when you do, be sure to tell them you listen to Nebraska football. For a complete roster of the sponsors, please click-on “Radio Advertisers” on the web site. www.Lasvegasnebraskans.com

Las Vegas Nebraskans Football Booster Club
Individuals can support the radio broadcasts of Husker football by joining the Las Vegas Nebraskans Football Booster Club. The annual membership is $300. (To join or for more information, call Gary: 228-1616 or email him: gmlvnv@aol.com) Members for this season: Jerry Ashenfelter, Rich & JoAnn DeVries, Suzie & Rick Hoy, Kevin Kean, Steve Kushner, Gary Mouden, Don Smith and Tom & Ann Winner.

Membership Update
Dues for the LVN club cover the 12-month period of September to September. The dues must be paid or you will be dropped from the mailing roster. Annual dues are $20 for an individual or $30 per couple. Call Membership Chairman, Wayne Rothmeyer (233-5677) if you have questions. Checks should be payable to: Las Vegas Nebraskans and mailed to: Wayne Rothmeyer, 2917 Billy Casper Dr. – Las Vegas, NV 89134

Lyell Bremser Memorial Scholarship
As a lasting tribute to the long-time Nebraska broadcaster, Lyell Bremser, the LVN club initiated the Lyell Bremser Memorial Scholarship following his death in 1990. For over 45 years, Mr. Bremser’s voice filled the airways broadcasting Husker football. The scholarship fund benefits UNL broadcast journalism students and is administrated by the NU Foundation. The LVN club continues to make periodic contributions to the legacy.

Las Vegas Nebraskans Web Site and Husker Hotline
The club’s web site is: Lasvegasnebraskans.com -- Be a frequent visitor to this web site as we are disseminating club news in an accelerated and cost-efficient manner. The Husker Hotline (223-6992) is the club's voice mail service with recorded messages of current Las Vegas Nebraskans club information.

Does the Las Vegas Nebraskans Club have your email address?
To receive periodic emails from the LVN Club, be sure the club has your email address. If you haven’t received emails from the club in recent months, please report this information to Wayne Rothmeyer (233-5677). Your email address will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and only used for LVN club mailings.

Scholarship Applications Due April 1
Any Las Vegas valley resident who attends a four-year college or university in the state of Nebraska can make application for a LVN club scholarship. Information is available on the web site: Lasvegasnebrskans.com – Click on Scholarship. All prospective candidates must complete an application. The deadline for submitting applications

On The Horizon – Details of each event will be announced when arrangements are complete
LVN Night for 51s Baseball – Most likely in April or May

Migration Trip to Lincoln – A football weekend, to see the Huskers play in Lincoln, probably in Sept.

Bus Trip to UCLA – See the Huskers play in Los Angeles, weekend of Sept. 8

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Las Vegas Nebraskans

Annual Banquet

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Canyon Gate Country Club

(2001 Canyon Gate Drive – Off of West Sahara, just West of Durango Drive – Entrance is across the street from Citi Bank)

Cost: $35 per person (any age)

Guest Speaker

Barney Cotton

Nebraska’s Offensive Line Coach

6:00pm – Cash Bar

6:30pm - Sumptuous Buffet Dinner

7:30pm – Program & Speaker

What an evening: Coach Cotton recaps the 2011 season, the newly signed recruits and offers overviews of spring practice & the 2012 season. Plus, a silent auction of Husker memorabilia, raffles, door prizes and a delicious dinner.

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Coach Barney Cotton Speaks At Annual Banquet

Join fellow Las Vegans on Saturday, February 25 for the annual Las Vegas Nebraskans Banquet. We’ll gather at 6:00pm at the Canyon Gate Country Club Grand Ballroom, located at 2001 Canyon Gate Drive (off of West Sahara Avenue & just West of Durango Drive) for a cash-bar cocktail half-hour followed by an all inclusive buffet dinner. Entrees include Chicken Marsala w/ mushrooms & wine sauce; Salmon w/ herbs & lemon sauce and marinated Flank Steak. The cost is only $35.00 per person. Those making reservations will receive a confirmation. ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 18. This is a gated facility. We must have your reservation so that you can gain access at the guard gate. Please complete and mail the enclosed reservations form. A table is being reserved for those coming to the banquet as “solo” and wish to sit with other “solos” – This is optional.

Nebraska’s Offensive Line Coach Barney Cotton, along with Chris Anderson, Nebraska’s Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations, will be the featured speakers.

BARNEY COTTON - is beginning his fifth season as Nebraska’s offensive line coach. The Omaha native is in his sixth season overall as a Nebraska assistant, having previously served as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in 2003, a position Cotton has tutored for 23 years. A former Husker player, Cotton also serves as Nebraska's associate head coach, assisting Head Coach Bo Pelini with a number of administrative issues. Coach Cotton will talk about the just completed season, get us up-to-date with all the new recruits plus you can get an overview of the upcoming spring practice sessions as well as an insight to the 2012 season.

CHRIS ANDERSON - has been a member of the Nebraska Athletic Department for nearly 30 years. She currently serves as Nebraska’s Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations. Chris has held several positions within the athletic department including sports information and director of communications. She will give our banquet attendees an update on the UNL’s athletic department, including the facility projects and improvements that are being planned.

A silent auction of Nebraska memorabilia that benefits the Las Vegas Nebraskans Scholarship Program & the Community Activities Fund will also be conducted throughout the evening.

• Saturday, February 25, 2012 — Canyon Gate Country Club – Grand Ballroom
  Located at 2001 Canyon Gate Drive. (Off of West Sahara, near Durango Drive
  Entrance is across the street from Citi Bank – Make a turn at stop light at W. Sahara &
  Canyon Gate Drive- Follow the winding driveway to the parking lot and Event Center
  that is on your left)

• Cost: $35 per person (any age) – Sorry, no credit cards

• Bring the entire family

• Those making reservations will receive a confirmation – Must be on the reservations list
  in order to gain entrance at the West Sahara guard gate

• Business or Casual attire — No Jeans

  (Sweaters, skirts, slacks or dresses for women)

  (Sweaters-dress shirts and slacks for men - sport coats with/without neck ties are optional)

• On the night of the banquet, check-in is required at guard gate and at the ballroom

• Refunds based on replacements only

• Questions on banquet? Chairperson, Julie Martin, 250-1506 (cell)
  or email: rodeo12345@cox.net

• Questions about reservations? Kay Reich, Reservations Chairperson 433-1599 (evenings)
  or email: kayr262@aol.com

Don’t Miss The Annual Nebraska Banquet.
Make Your Reservations Today!

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Gary Mouden, President
Las Vegas Nebraskans Club
228-1616 (land phone)
378-8113 (cell)

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