Meeting Recap for March 21, 2011

Another excellent lunch meeting!  We had a full crowd; 43 people came to hear Mr. Rex “Tony” Bell, Jr.  Rex shared
memories of his mom and dad, Hollywood movie actors Rex Bell and Clara Bow, as well as his experiences as the Clark County District Attorney.  Members of our group had lots of great questions to ask and some of the answers by Rex were really enlightening.  Soon you will be able to hear parts of the presentation on the website.

Rex was able to reconnect with several grammar school chums: John Ullom, Gretchen Payne, and Rollie Gibbs. It was really great to see such long-standing friends get together and reminisce.  Who says Las Vegas is a transitory town?

We paid special tribute to the memory of Dick Taylor, the most recent member of our group to leave us.  Rich asked for a moment of silence to remember Dick.

A few members, Bo Boisvert and Frank Valeri, brought in photos from their working days.  What an AMAZING collection they both have.  Neither one would let me take the pictures home to scan, but they promised me they’d make some copies.  Thalia Dondero also shared with me some photo copies of the Helldorado Rodeo from around the 1950s.

I’m hoping the rest of our group will bring in their old photos.  I will scan and return them, I promise.  I just think it’s important to save them.

Speaking of Hellorado Days, three of our members are very involved in the organization and the event, which will take place during the months of April and May.  Rollie Gibbs is once again serving on the Board and Jim Marsh and Thalia Dondero are serving as judges.

Our next meeting is Monday, April 18^th.  Our speaker is Jane Ann Morrison, columnist
for the Review Journal.  Hope to see all of you then.  In the meantime, Happy Spring!