CLAIR ZETO - CEO The Social Register of Las Vegas
Clair Zeto has been a resident in the Las Vegas community since 1960. She has an impressive background as VIP Director for the Golden Nugget and was personally recruited by Bobby Baldwin and Steve Wynn. Clair was responsible for not only overseeing all of her VIP and celebrity guests, but she was responsible for creating and orchestrating magnificent VIP events for the casino’s high rollers and celebrity guests as well. Clair is definitely a "Type A" personality who settles for nothing less than perfection.
Clair purchased The Social Register of Las Vegas in 1997, and she felt strongly that the Las Vegas community needed an exclusive, private, business organization for the top-level professional so they could achieve a higher level of networking, marketing, socializing and philanthropic opportunities - not only for themselves on a personal level, but as exceptional exposure for their company as well. As SRLV’s CEO, Clair has developed a membership of over 2,300 members consisting of presidents, owners, principles, doctors, attorneys - the large majority of SRLV members are the people who write the checks and make the decisions. In addition, she has created two distinct divisions: a Networking & Marketing Division and a Social & Philanthropic Division, with SRLV offering an all-inclusive membership in both divisions. The philanthropic aspect of SRLV is very close to Clair’s heart because her daughter, Stephanie, lost a thirteen year battle with Juvenile Diabetes just a few years ago.
SRLV offers its members the opportunity to reach a much higher level of business networking and marketing, along with the opportunity to help out an extensive array of local charities. Clair is passionate about helping those who cannot help themselves.
TONY CURTIS
He began life as a Jewish boy named Bernie Schwartz, a tough kid from the Bronx born on June 3, 1925, and ended up with the unlikely name of Anthony Curtis, appearing on film opposite the likes of Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Burt Lancaster, and Henry Fonda... and, incidentally, outliving them all. After several supporting appearances for Universal in 1949 and 1950, Tony became an obvious fan favorite and was treated to a publicity build-up and given meatier roles as time went on. He married Janet Leigh in 1951, and their two daughters, Jamie Lee and Kelly, both became actresses. Tony's best work on film was done mostly in the late 50s and early 60s. Trapeze (1956) was his breakthrough role, and that was followed in quick succession by Sweet Smell of Success (1957), The Defiant Ones (1958 - his only Oscar nomination), Some Like It Hot (1959), Operation Petticoat (1959), Spartacus (1960), The Great Impostor (1960), and The Outsider (1961). Many felt he should have gotten an Oscar nod for The Boston Strangler (1968), his attempt to offset some perceived typecasting in the 60s. After that, however, his boxoffice clout was reduced, and that next great role never really materialized. He tried his hand at TV, and during the past 20 years has achieved success as an artist, with paintings shown by a number of recognized galleries. He also wrote a novel and an autobiography in 1993.
BUDDY GRECO & LEZLIE ANDERS
Jazz pianist/singer, Buddy Greco and singer, Lezlie Anders met 15 years while appearing at The Desert Inn in Las Vegas. They have been performing together since then, in Las Vegas and touring around the world. Buddy currently has CD releases in the USA, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Australia and Japan. Today they live in Palm Desert, California where they perform nightly in their own supper club, Buddy Greco's. Open a little more than a year, Buddy Greco's has garnered international attention for offering the finest in entertainment and dining.
RICH LITTLE . . . Maestro of Impressions
A critic once wrote, "Rich is made of mirrors with his uncanny ability to pick up the reflections of [approx. 200] celebrity personalities and bounce them back at amusing angles. He is the man who can become, without warning, the visual and vocal equivalent of public figures and show business celebrities. His impression of George Burns is so good you could actually smell the cigar." Rich's talent to master any age of audience is a gift in itself and he always brings the house down with his ability to keep the pace on current events. From his home in Las Vegas, where he performs at local casinos, to the hit comedy play he wrote an stared in, The Presidents, sophisticated symphony performances with 60-piece orchestras, USO Tour, Presidential Galas, corporate events, keynote speeches, Television and voiceovers, Rich is "Hailed as Master of Impressions." And, he still finds time to perform for many charity events benefiting a variety of worthy causes. Rich is the son of a doctor in Ottawa, Canada. He has been voted Comedy Star of the year by The American Guild of Variety Artists, released nine Comedy Albums and 3 HBO Comedy Specials. Rich's Little's Christmas Carol won both a Global Rose of Montreux and an International Emmy. He has Stars in Hollywood, Palm Springs, Toronto and Las Vegas and has been honored by Halls of Fame around the world.
PHYLLIS MCGUIRE & CHRISTINE MCGUIRE The McGuire Sisters
Christine, Dorothy and Phyllis - have a stellar 46-year career that has touched generations across America and around the world. The McGuire Sisters racked up a string of billboard hits. Their classic harmony - as sharp today as it was when they burst onto the music scene in1952 - has immortalized songs such as "Sincerely," "Picnic," "Sugartime," "He," "Something's Gotta Give," "Just for Old Times Sake," and "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight." At the peak of their popularity, in 1968, The McGuire Sisters decided to put a wrap on their careers, with Phyllis flying solo and Dorothy and Christine devoting time to their growing families. But, when Christine and Dorothy were visiting Phyllis in New York City, they were repeatedly stopped by fans, who were asking for autographs and wondering where they would be appearing. "Why not?" they asked themselves. Thus opened a new chapter in the lives of The McGuire Sisters. . The rejuvenated McGuire Sisters made international headlines. They found longtime fans waiting in line, and new ones joining them. Their music quickly bridged the generation gap and The McGuire Sisters were a hit once again. Those hits come alive not only in stage performances, but, are also relived in the compact disc: "The McGuire Sisters Anthology.". Just as she became a fixture on the Las Vegas stage, Phyllis has also become an icon in the city's social scene. She is known as the city's leading hostess and unofficial ambassador, entertaining royalty, social and business elite in her 50,000-square-foot French Provincial estate. In this past year, The McGuire Sisters were inducted into the Coca-Cola hall of fame, at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. They were also inducted into the Headliners Hall of Fame at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.
ANGIE WALLIN
A very prominent resident of Las Vegas for over fifty years, with a distinguished career initiating Arts Day in Nevada, Legislative Arts Caucus, established the Arts Advocacy Award, initiated the Nevada Ambassador for the Arts program & Quarterly Arts Awareness Luncheon. In 2003 she helped to omit the 10% entertainment tax on no-profits. Appointed to the Nevada Arts Council in 1986, received the prestigious Distinguished Service to the Arts award in1995 & the Nevada Humanities Committee in 1994. Founding member of the Las Vegas Arts Commission and served as Chairmen. Founding President of the Friends of Charleston Arts Center, Patron Recognition Award by Nevada Opera Theatre, and the Republic of Korea named her an honorary citizen for her work with orphans. In 1992 she received the Woman of Achievement Award in the Arts and the Distinguished Citizen Award from the City of Las Vegas. In 1989 received the Humanitarian Award fro the National Jewish Center for Respiratory * Immunology. Ms. Wallin has held a presidency on numerous Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Asian and Latin Chambers. Her strong charitable affiliations include: Nevada Opera Theatre, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Opera Las Vegas, Henderson Arts Council, Easter Seals Southern Nevada, Choice Humanitarian, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Ambassador for AARP Nevada, The Foreign Relations Committee of Nevada, PAYBAC School Business Partnership Program, Southern Nevada Clean Communities, Community College of Southern Nevada President Cultural Task Force, Metropolitan Beautification Commission, Citizen Regional Transportation Committee, American Cancer Society, Our Lady of Las Vegas Guild, Juvenile Diabetes, Frontier Girls Scouts Council, St. Rose De Lima Auxiliary, University Medical Center Auxiliary, Friends of the Charleston Heights Arts Center, Child Help USA, Muscular Dystrophy Association, University of Las Vegas-Women's Center, American Heart Association, U.S. Air Force Civilian Military Council and the U.S. Air Force Military Support Team. Ms. Wallin has led many organizations through formation membership and fundraising. The heritage of two generations "giving back" continues through her family today!
MR. & MRS. FRANCES & MAC MACDONALD
"The Past is History, The Future is a mystery: Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present." Someone once framed these words and gave them to Frances MacDonald because they felt the sentiment reflected the way this dynamic and enthusiastic woman and her husband Richard (Mac) MacDonald first come to Las Vegas in 1958. By 1963, the MacDonald's were firmly ensconced in Southern Nevada, Frances heading up the dining room at the Sahara and Richard working in real estate. It was about the same time that Sam Boyd suggest to the MacDonald's that they check out the area of Southern Nevada valley that is now MacDonald Ranch. The Sunset Ridge Professional Plaza, Green Valley Parkway Center, MacDonald Ranch Center, Sundridge, and MacDonald Ranch Country Club are just a few of the well-know developments undertaken by the MacDonald Family. "Las Vegas is still a baby," says Richard. "A high energy baby!"
DR. NORMA BURNLEY
Dr. Norma Burnley obtained her first degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine on May 9, 1971, at the University of the East. She obtained her second degree, Doctor of Dental Surgery on June 5, 1975, at the University of So. California. She opened her dental practice here in Las Vegas in September 1983, after selling her California practice. The Burnley Dental Group is open 7 days a week and has a dental laboratory on the premises. In her spare time, Norma enjoys ballroom dancing and has previously won several competitions. She has two sons and a daughter.
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