Imagine Communications names Dickinson graphic designer

Professional has experience in layout, typography design, more

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications has named Julie Dickinson graphic designer. Previously, she served as intern for the company.

In her new position, Dickinson uses her experience in layout, publication, photography enhancement and typography design to benefit the company’s clients. She also has experience in fashion, product and portrait photography using both studio and natural lighting set ups.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Henderson Libraries’ Summer Reading Program starts June 9

With a night time theme, program takes place June 9 through Aug. 25

HENDERSON, Nev. – With “Night” as the theme, Henderson Libraries’ Summer Reading Program for all ages will take place June 9 through Aug. 25.

For children in Clark County, summer reading programs are especially important, as the Clark County School District is no longer offering year-round schooling. While it can be pretty exciting for kids to leave behind homework and waking up early when the school year ends, it’s critical parents make sure their child’s education and development isn’t forgotten altogether over the next three months.

According to “The Learning Season: The Untapped Power of Summer to Advance Student Achievement,” a study conducted by Beth M. Miller, Ph.D. and commissioned by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, children who do not read during the summer often lose a portion of what they learned the previous school year, making it necessary for them to catch up during the first couple of months of the new school year. This compounds over time and adds up to a lag of two or more years in reading achievement during the elementary years.

That being said, summer reading programs aren’t just for kids.

“Summer reading programs are typically associated with kids, but, in fact, they offer a fun way for people of all ages to keep busy during the summer months,” said Tom Fay, executive director for the Henderson Libraries. “We encourage everyone to see what our Summer Reading Program has to offer.”

Themes and details for each age group include:

FOR CHILDREN: DREAM BIG

This year’s children’s Summer Reading Program is split it into two groups: school age (ages 5-11) and preschool (ages 0-4). School age readers can choose a prize from the treasure box after they read five hours, 10 hours and 15 hours; at 20 hours, they receive a ticket to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay and a book. The preschool children’s reading log only requires 15 minutes of listening to a book to color a shape (instead of filling out a reading log). Preschoolers receive prizes at two-and-a-half hours, five hours and seven-and-a-half hours and a book and a Great Harvest Cookie coupon at 10 hours.

FOR TEENS: OWN THE NIGHT

Teens who read for two hours each week will be entered into a weekly prize drawing. After teens read for 20 total hours, they will receive a book.

Henderson Libraries received a $1,000 grant from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to help fund this year’s teen program. Funding for the grant was provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

FOR ADULTS: BETWEEN THE COVERS

Adults will record the time they spend reading, rather than the number of books they’ve read. Any reading counts – reading traditional books or e-books, listening to audio books, and even reading to children. Each hour read equals one entry into Henderson Libraries’ weekly and grand prize drawings. Attendance at any Henderson Libraries book club or any program will also count as one entry toward the weekly and grand prize drawings. Patrons may enter Henderson Libraries’ district-wide photography contests (see library for details).

Those wanting to take part in the Summer Reading Program can register online at www.mypubliclibrary.com or in person at any of Henderson Libraries six locations. (Only those age 50-plus can register at the Heritage Park Library, as the HeritagePark facility is age-restricted.)

Established in 1943 as a single library in Downtown Henderson, Henderson Libraries operates six locations throughout Henderson. Henderson Libraries cooperates with other public libraries in Southern Nevada, the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Clark County School District and all other libraries around the state to provide quality service for Nevada’s residents.

For additional information on Henderson Libraries and its many services and resources, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-6581.

Imagine Communications names Lane director of client relations

Professional has more than eight years of experience

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications has namedMegan Lane director of client relations.

In her new position, Lane uses her more than eight years of marketing experience to benefit some ofSouthern Nevada’s most recognizable organizations.

In addition to her role overseeing client relations for all of the company’s clients, Lane serves as the account manager for such clients as UNLV Libraries, the Galleria at Sunset and Henderson Libraries.

Furthermore, Lane serves as marketing chair for the Huntington’s disease Society of America Las Vegas Affiliate and is the immediate past president of International Association of Business Communicators’ Las Vegas Chapter. She also co-founded Henderson Libraries’ Business Book Club.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Imagine Communications names Chege client relations manager

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications, a Henderson-based marketing and communications firm, has named Diana Chege client relations manager. In her new position, she manages client relationships and accounts for the firm.

Chege previously worked part-time for the firm as client relations assistant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations and an MBA.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Town & Country Bank names Jeu senior vice president

Jeu brings more than 20 years in customer service experience to the bank

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has chosen Wayne Jeu as the organization’s senior vice president and relationship manager.

In his position, he will focus on new business development, building long-term client relationships and originating commercial and government-backed loans.

“Wayne has exceptional customer service skills, so bringing him on as our senior vice president and relationship manager was a perfect fit,” said Ali Rizvi, Town & Country Bank’s chief business banking officer. “Town & Country Bank is dedicated to providing top customer service, and Wayne fits in with our way of doing business.”

Prior to joining the Town & Country team, Jeu served as the vice president and relationship manager at Plaza Bank in Las Vegas since 2010.

Jeu started his career in banking in 1989, when he managed various commercial branches and opened two new ones in the Las Vegas market. He graduated from Citrus College and California State College, Los Angeles.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.

Leadership Camp applications available, registration due May 10

Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada hosts camp July 8-14

LAS VEGAS – Applications are currently being accepted for the 2012 Leadership Camp, hosted by Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada (ICAN). The camp for children and teens ages 11 to 17 is scheduled for July 8-14 at Camp Lee Canyon, located 45 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Valley in the Toiyabe National Forest. The seven-day camp will consist of speakers, workshops and curriculum to educate and empower young adults to be self-reliant, inspirational peer and community role models. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 10.

The seven-day camp is affordable, compared to other sleep away camps in the Las Vegas Valley. The cost is $275 per child and includes food, lodging, workshops, speakers, a T-shirt, materials and activities, including a dance, campfires and talent show. Transportation to and from camp will be available from a park-and-ride location to be announced as the time approaches.

Through the leadership training experienced at camp, participants learn how to make smart decisions, maintain their stress levels and educate others on drug prevention. Of last year’s participants, 100 percent claimed to have found at least one friend who will help them stay drug free.

For information on the organization’s payment plan, contact Jamie Ross at Jamie@icanlv.org. Applications and additional information can be found online at www.icanlv.org.       

Youth interested in ICAN, and an idea of what to expect from Leadership Camp, can attend the monthly youth meetings, which provide positive alternative activities, a friend base, adult mentors and consistent message throughout the school year in an informational and fun way.

The next meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7 at 3909 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 200, near Flamingo Road.

Those interested in a camp application, or additional information on ICAN, can visit the website at www.icanlv.org, call 702-451-ICAN (4226) or email Jamie@icanlv.org.

Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada is an organization charged with addressing the challenges facing today’s youth. The group’s adult leaders have decades of experience in drug and alcohol abuse prevention along with other obstacles that hinder teens’ abilities to make well-informed decisions. Many of the adults were once teens in similar programs, leaving a long-lasting legacy of leadership in the community. The group’s annual Leadership Camp provides a curriculum that teaches smart life choices through leadership training.

Troops supported May 10 during Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day

Community Management Group will celebrate Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day Thursday, May 10, with a project to create packages filled with cards, letters and treats for 38 troops serving in Afghanistan.

Children and young relatives of Community Management Group employees will attend work with their parents and guardians. As part of the day’s activities, they will create care packages, letters and cards for troops serving with an employee’s brother overseas inAfghanistan. Children will pack sunflower seeds, beef jerky, canned soups and pasta dishes, jelly beans, nuts, chips and other snack items for the soldiers.

The packages will be sent to the 978th Military Police Company, the troop of CMG employee Eric Theros’ step-brother. There are 38 members of the troop, which is serving in Afganistan.

The goal of the project is to show the next generation the importance of community awareness and support as well as appreciation for military personnel.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day began 20 years ago as more than just a career day, but the chance for adults to expose the youth in their lives to the work they do every day, the value of education and the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life. The day also provides boys and girls the opportunity to share their vision of the future and explore their future goals while looking to an adult mentor.

Henderson Libraries’ Arlene Caruso selected to attend regional Library Leadership Institute

HENDERSON, Nev. – Arlene Caruso, assistant branch manager at Paseo Verde Library, was recently selected to attend the Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) 2012 Leadership Institute.  Only 30 were chosen to attend from over 60 applicants in 12 states.

Arlene Caruso has been assistant branch manager and head of the Reference Department at the Paseo Verde Library for two years, but has worked at Henderson Libraries since 2005. Active with Nevada Library Association, she’s been the chair of the Reference and Information Searchers of Nevada Interest Group since 2008; was programming co-chair for 2008, 2011 NLA Annual Conferences; was chair of NLA 2009 Conference; co-chair of 2012 Exhibits Committee for the Conference.

The Institute will be in Estes Park, Colorado, May 6-11.  Institute facilitator is Maureen Sullivan, president-elect of the American Library Association.

Major sponsor of the Institute is The Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation (Innovative Interfaces, Inc and SkyRiver) with additional funding from the Emporia School of Library and Information Management, the University of Arizona School of Information Resources Library Science and MPLA. 

The Mountain Plains Library Association is a twelve state association of librarians, library paraprofessionals and friends of libraries in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Its purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities.

Imagine Communications names Carbajal art director

Professional benefits firm’s clients with talents in digital imaging, design layout, illustration, typography, more

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications, a full-service marketing and communications firm, has named Cynthia Carbajal art director.

Carbajal has been with the firm for just over a year. Experienced in everything from digital imaging and design layout, to illustration and typography and everything in between, her skills are an excellent fit for the needs of the firm’s local and national clients.
 
Prior to joining the Imagine Communications team, Carbajal served as a graphic designer for MGM Resorts International, where she designed collateral for 13 strip hotel and casinos.

Originally from Utah, Carbajal has lived in Las Vegas since 2000. She earned her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Las Vegas and has donated her time and talent to designing marketing materials for local nonprofits such as Be the Example.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Town & Country Bank names Rizvi chief business banking officer

Rizvi’s 17 years of banking experience brings new opportunities for customers

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has selected Ali Rizvi as the organization’s chief business banking officer.

Rizvi comes to Town & Country from Plaza Bank, where he had served as chief banking officer since 2010.

“My experience in the industry has resulted in many ideas I’m looking forward to implementing at Town & Country,” Rizvi said. “Town & Country Bank is unique in that it treats its clients like individuals, not numbers. They do business differently, and I’m looking forward to being a part of the team.”

As the new chief business banking officer, Rizvi’s responsibilities will include overseeing Nevada banking operations, planning policies and practices, product development and marketing as well as a variety of other strategic objectives set forth by the CEO and the Board of Directors.

Rizvi’s 24 years of banking and finance experience have included serving as the vice president of several departments at Bank of America. As the vice president and general manager at Cardinal Health, Financial Shared Services, he also helped lead and expand 23 operating companies to more than $550 million in annual revenue.

Rizvi earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from the University of Albuquerque and his MBA in business administration from New Mexico Highlands University. He completed his graduate work in retail bank management at the University of Virginia.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.