It’s been four month since I posted to LinkedIn or my web site. With this economy I have to work twice as hard for half the money. Also been occupied with charity events – BBQ at Bitter Root Ranch for Opportunity Village and the Boys & Girls Club 50th Birthday Party. Upcoming are the Safe Nest Luncheon, Noah’s Animal House Unleashed and the Olive Crest Ladies of Distinction Luncheon. Check out recent event pictures here:

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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)