Member in the News: Pat Getter's E-Book Released

‘Deposition vs. Root Canal’
Paperback, E-Book Give ‘Preparation Techniques to Make Dental Work the Only Painful Experience’

            LAS VEGAS – Deposition vs. root canal? Tough choice if you conjure up an image of being given the third degree by Perry Mason. But, giving a deposition need not be a dreaded – and dreadful – experience.
           
            In her new book, “Deposition vs. Root Canal,” local author Pat Getter explains how depositions unfold, what to expect and ways for deponents to focus and strengthen their responses to be more comfortable and confident as effective, credible witnesses.  
            “It’s not unusual to be intimidated or nervous by the thought of testifying under oath,” Getter said. “You just don’t want it to affect your ability to communicate. The best way to overcome this is to be prepared.”

            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” is sound advice for anyone named in a lawsuit, being sued or in a custody battle. It is also a handy primer for attorneys to give to their clients, especially when attorneys don’t have the time, do not enjoy the task or simply do not know how to prepare deponents. 

            “Most attorneys appreciate the importance of preparing to take depositions, but fewer appreciate the importance of preparing deponents to give depositions,” she said.

            Getter researched these techniques after her personal preparation for depositions given as part of a series of lawsuits demanding more than a billion dollars from her former Fortune 100 employer.
                       
            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” paperback is available at www.HelpMeBeDeposed.com, at CreateSpace at http://bit.ly/HS15xb and at Amazon at http://amzn.to/HQMGWn. 

            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” e-book is available at www.HelpMeBeDeposed.com, for Kindles at Amazon at http://amzn.to/HXqsRR and for Nooks at Barnes and Noble at http://bit.ly/HbsLTd.

All other readers are available at www.smashwords.com.

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Pat Getter also is the author of “Find Your Inner ‘Popeye’ – Work Advice for Square Pegs in the Round Holes of Life.”

April Meeting Recap

April 16, 2012

Meeting recap

In this Message:

· New faces and Members Rarely Seen

· Margo Pesek as speaker

· Happy Birthdays

· Walking Box Ranch tour scheduled

· Las Vegas Showgirl photos wanted

· Next Meeting date

What a perfect spring day it was today and even with the pleasant day outside, 39 members of the Las Vegas Media Group met for lunch and enjoyed one another’s company. There was lots of catching up to do with friends, especially those we haven’t seen for awhile: Hank Thornley, Sandy Stesch, and A.D. Hopkins, and to meet some new: Harry Mortenson (husband of Helen), Rusty Feuer (along with her brother, Wayne) and Corinne Sidney (former Las Vegas showgirls).

Our speaker was the Las Vegas Review Journal travel columnist Margo Pesek and gave some great insights into Nevada off-the-beaten-path. As usual, we had give-aways with our raffle, which is always a lot of fun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-outs to

• Jane Pinjuv
• Dave Pinjuv
• Milt Bozanic
• Jackie Brett
• Kathleen McClean
• Gretchen Payne

Joe Thomson made an announcement about a tour of the Walking Box Ranch.

He is going to forward the details to me and I will be sure to let all of you know when and where to meet. Sounds like a great tour! 

In addition to the Walking Box Ranch tour, several other events are taking place:

· Victorian Casino Antiques Auction (May 4-6). Go to www.vcaauction.com

· Hacks and Tracks XV (A Jim Marsh sponsored event). Contact Jim if you are interested and would like more information.

Lisa is looking for your collection of Las Vegas showgirl memorabilia: photographs, news articles and postcards.

She is compiling all for a book on the subject and would like to have as much variety as she can. If you have any that you would like to see published in a pictorial history of Las Vegas showgirls, please contact her at 702 245-9206 or email at gioiaacres1988@gmail.com

Mark your calendars that our next meeting is on May 21, ALWAYS the 3^rd Monday of the month. We might even see Frank Mitrani at the next one! RSVP by the Thursday before, please!

Member to Appear on American Restoration

Las Vegas Media Group member, Andy Martello, has informed us that on April 18th he will appear on the History Channel's show, American Restoration. 

We met Andy a while back because he has the same last name (but no relation to) as Willie Martello, the owner of long-defunct El Rey Club in Searchlight, Nevada.  I knew someone who was researching Willie and I came across Andy's blog and contacted him.  Although Andy is not related to Willie, nor is he an "hier to the throne" of the El Rey, he became so interested in the history of both that he has decided to write a book.  In his quest for research material he has also collected numerous El Rey Club memorabilia.  That's how he came into possession of a billboard of the club and to be featured on the History Channel program.

To find out more about Andy and his passion, check out his blog at Andy Martello's El Rey Club Project. 

The show airs locally (Las Vegas time). For more on American Restoration visit http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration

Congratulations, Andy.  We'll all be tuning in on April 18. 

Review Journal Columnist to Visit Group

Margo Bartlett Pesek, the columnist for the Las Vegas Review Journal who writes the "Trip of the Week" will be our guest speaker for the April 16th meeting. 

Catch up on Margo's columns by going to http://www.lvrj.com/columnists/Margo_Pesek.html

This should be a very exciting talk.

Since Cork Proctor is taking a hiatus from booking our speakers, I have a few ideas for presenters.  Here's a list of those I've either contacted or plan to:

• One or more members of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
• Organized crime reporter, Jim Barrows, who covered Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas
• Ms. Maria Rowley who wrote her Master's thesis on the history of brothel prostitution in Las Vegas from 1905-1955
• Mr. Patrick C. Clary, a life-long Nevadan, an attorney, and a founding member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic
• John and Pat Getter, members who are authors of recently published books
• Member Betty Bunch, author and former Las Vegas showgirl

I am open to any suggestions so please let me know who you might want to come to our group and speak. 

See you soon!

March Meeting Recap

Another great meeting with the members of the Las Vegas Media Group took place today at The Wedding Room.  I was a bit nervous about the numbers at first

because I called in a head count of 40 but got a few last minute cancellations of regularly-attending members and thought we’d have to pay for meals not eaten.  When I arrived close to 11:30 am the parking lot was not as full as it usually is, so that made me even more nervous!  But, by 11:45 the place started to fill and I am happy to say we had 41 people in attendance.  Whew!  That’s why RSVPs are so important – we run the risk of either paying for meals for members that don’t show, or not having enough food for members who show up without an RSVP.  I know I harp on it, but letting us know if you are coming or not is important, so please mark your calendars for the THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH and be sure to contact Lisa to let her know if you are coming to the meeting or not.  Thanks to Dave Williams for giving me the idea to place a calendar on the blog so now all meeting will show up there! 

Okay, about the March meeting.  Thalia Dondero was a wonderful speaker.

She shared what it was like to be the first female Clark County Commissioner.  We all laughed when she told us about her first day on the “job.”  All the men around the table asked her to make the coffee.  Thalia told them all what they could do with that request – but she said it like the lady that she is!  I made a short video of the talk and will put it up on our Las Vegas Media Group You Tube channel as soon as I’ve edited it.  There are other videos up there so go check it out if you haven’t already.  Click the link to get there. 

Birthdays to celebrate this March include:

• Spike Measer (kind-of new member)
• Mike Schafer (brand-new member)
• Johnny Pinjuv (who celebrated 89 years on March 18!)

Happy Birthday!  Remember, if I don’t have your birth day and month, please send it to me.  I’d cry if I knew I’d forgotten someone! 

At the moment we don’t have a speaker scheduled for April.  We will soon know who will be our guest, so stay tuned!   

Enjoy the spring weather. 

Members meet students to share their history

It was an idea inspired by the fact that I wanted to gather as many life and career histories of the members of the Las Vegas Media Group that I could, but knew that it was an effort I might not achieve as there just wasn't enough time.  When dear friend, Dick Taylor, passed away in 2011, I realized just how crucial it was to gather the memories and stories of this group of individuals that made and documented Las Vegas and Nevada history.  Thankfully, I had the opportunity to conduct two interviews with Mr. Taylor.  But I was worried that I wouldn't be able to gather all the stories of this eclectic group of individuals in time.

That's when I decided to utilize the students that are my "captive audience" two times a week in my Nevada History class at the College of Southern Nevada.  This semester (spring 2012) their research paper project involved doing oral histories.  I urged the class, and most complied, to consider interviewing members of the Las Vegas Media Group.  Of the 16 students in my class, all but 2 chose the group as their research "subjects!"  I was thrilled.

As the day approached I felt a great deal of stress: one student dropped out just before the interview date, a couple of students (as students tend to do) didn't show up for several classes in a row, and at the last minute one of the interviewees could not attend; this is just to name a few of the worries I had.  I did not want interviewees to come on the appointed date only to have the student not show up for class - I'm proud to say all of the students came through. 

The result was amazing.  My one and a half-hour class was abuzz with noise.  Students were listening to the older generation tell their life and career stories.  I sat aside and observed like a proud parent witnessing a real life-changing experience for my kids.  To see the younger and older generation come together like this is hard to describe, so let my pictures tell the story. 

From left to right: Carey Burke, Rich Newman, Jackie Brett, Norm Johnson, Thalia Dondero, (Lisa Gioia-Acres, prof of the class), Judge Lloyd George, Betty Bunch, Helen Mortensen, Rich Friedland, and Len Yelinek. Not pictured but present: Gretchen and Don Payne.

Members in the News

Members of the Las Vegas Media Group who used to document Las Vegas history are themselves being written about by contemporary journalists.  Whenever they are in the local news, we will place the link to their stories here. 

Recently, author Betty Bunch and publicist Norm Johnson were highlighted.  Check out the stories here:

Mint 400 gearing up to be a valley spectacle

Showgirl to share stories at Brandeis luncheon