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Executive Development Program for the Gaming Industry
Medical Marijuana
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offered by the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
legal battle and have agreed to issue ID
NOV. 4-12, 2009
knowledge in an intensive week of semi- ations in the world. Past faculty members
cards, their cultural battle continues.
nars, presentations and interactions uti- have included John Acres, Larry Barton,
While other areas including Los Angeles,
Orange County, San Francisco and
The prestigious, state-of-the-
lizing case-study analysis. Peter Byrne, Harry Curtis, Bill Friedman,
The Executive Development Program Bill Galston, Larry Lewin, Gary Loveman,
Oakland have collected 100s of millions
art program has been educat-
has provided a unique, prestigious edu- Phil Satre, Glenn Schaeffer and Larry
in sales tax revenue on marijuana sales,
ing industry leaders for nearly cational experience to a diverse and Woolf.
San Diego spends money on enforce-
20 years. Application deadline
dynamic group of participants, graduat- Deadline for application to the pro-
ment and anti-marijuana lobbying.
The county’s culture warriors have an
is Sept. 16.
ing more than 850 executives from gam- gram is Sept. 16, 2009. The program fee
ing companies and agencies throughout of $5,500 (U.S.) includes tuition,
uphill battle facing them, with 54% of
the world. In past years, executives from deposit, course books and materials,
Californians saying they support out-
The 19th annual Executive
gaming establishments as far away as shirt, canvas briefcase, daily refresh-
right legalization of marijuana. The
Development Program for the gaming
South Africa and Macau have traveled to ments, lunches on full days, reception,
unpopularity of their position was made
industry will be offered by the University
Lake Tahoe to exchange ideas, insights opening dinner and graduation banquet.
clear on Wednesday of this week when
of Nevada, Reno, Nov. 4-12, 2009, at
and knowledge integral to improving Companies receive $1,000 (U.S.) off the
Rebecca Hernandez of H.A.R.M.
Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino and Resort,
strategic leadership and repositioning third tuition when registering three or
appeared at the Pacific Beach Planning
Lake Tahoe, Nev. Sponsored by the
their organizations to meet current and more executives from the same organiza-
Board to make a presentation against the
University’s Institute for the Study of
future challenges. tion. Participants are responsible for
Pacific Beach Collective which has
Gambling and Commercial Gaming,
The annual program is moderated by lodging and travel arrangements and
recently opened on Turquoise Ave.
College of Business Administration and
William R. Eadington, Ph.D., director of costs. For more about the Executive
When the library meeting room filled to
Extended Studies, this year’s program
the Institute of Gambling and Development Program, call Extended
capacity with supporters of the dispen-
emphasis will be “Casino Management in
Commercial Gaming, College of Business Studies at the University of Nevada,
sary, Ms. Hernandez elected to leave
Times of Crisis.”
Administration, University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-
without making her presentation.
The only program of its kind in the
Reno, and Andrew MacDonald, manag- 8928, email
gaming@unr.edu or visit
Safe access remains a challenge for
world, the exclusive nine-day series is
ing director, Macquarie Holdings USA,
http://www.gaming.unr.edu/edp. For
San Diego patients, but thanks to the
designed for gaming professionals in
New York. The program’s faculty consists additional professional development pro-
stubbornness of the County Supervisors,
positions of substantial responsibility, and
of casino industry experts drawn from grams and courses for the gaming indus-
and their losing lawsuit, today they are
delivers state-of-the-art, industry-specific
some of the most prominent casino oper- try, visit
http://www.unr.edu/gaming.
one step closer.
Student Photos Win Prizes from Helix Water District
Pow Wow
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by
Kate.Breece@helixwater.org
Gomez, also of El Cajon Valley High ble to enter this annual competition.
School, for his entry, Motion. First place Students compete in two categories: black
celebration for all the people. Red
Helix Water District’s sixth annual San
in color was awarded to Andrew Nashed, & white and color. All photos are taken
Warriors singers: Tim Redbird and his
Diego Water Colors High School Photo
a Granite Hills High School student, for during the current school year.
crew sang Kiowa and Southern Plains
Contest drew 146 entries from five East
his untitled photo depicting a leaf in Throughout the summer, photos will
songs. Red Hand drum and a Dine drum
County high schools this year. The con-
water. Nashed also received an honorable be on display in a rotating exhibit in the
from Arizona sang songs of the Northern
test’s goal is to draw students’ attention to mention for a color photo of a water- lobby of the Helix Water District adminis-
plains.
water—a truly precious resource in San soaked lock, perhaps a comment on our tration office at 7811 University Ave., La
Head Gourd Dancer: Richard DeCrane
Diego. On May 6, the Helix Water District current water shortage crisis. Mesa, Calif. The public is invited to view
Head Man Dancer: Chandler Hood
board of directors recognized and award- This year the contest became regional these exceptional photographic works
Head Woman Dancer: Melda Cadotte
ed prizes to 14 winners for their work in with Otay Water District and Sweetwater daily between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Head Young Man Dancer: Eric Murphy
both black and white and color cate- Authority participating. An Otay Water Snappy titles, great photography, and
Head Young Woman Dancer: Vivana
gories. District Student, Jonathan Newman from intriguing subject matter make this show
Garcia
Helix’s Best in Show went to El Cajon Bonita Vista High School, won Best in worth seeing.
Pow Wow Master of Ceremonies: Randy
Valley High School student Danielle Region with his entry, Water Colors. Next fall, information will be sent to
Edmonds
Fredrick for her color entry, Water Drops. High school students living or going to high school teachers within the Helix
Arena Director Tom Gamboa
Black and white first place went to Sergio school within the Helix District are eligi- Water District for the 2010 photo contest.
Host Southern Drum: The Red Warrior
Host Northern Drum: Red Hand
Meza Curero &The Three Aukas, The
CCDBC Education
neering as a career. Applicants must be (AmeriCorps) - Graduating seniors who Soaring Eagles
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U.S. Citizens.
are not sure what they want to do after
Sponsored by: Viejas Kumeyaay Tribe –
Applications are available in the Career
high school should consider applying for
Sycuan Kumeyaay Tribe and San Diego
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Center or online at
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Studies
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As we hear the last closing songs and
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