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June 15, 2005 Region X Newsletter – Wrap-up for the year!

The Region X meeting was held in “Viva Las Vegas!” during the 100th year celebration of the City of Las Vegas. A total of 63 people attended some partial, and some for the Nevada elections Sat. evening. We had Friday night hospitality all weekend and the Palace Station Hotel Casino never closed. The Saturday breakfast and business meeting was conducted in an orderly manner even though stuffed “Riggs’ Pigs!” kept being presented to me during the festivities. We never need to use the Sgt-At-Arms. All states were represented and others came from as far away as Alaska and New York.
Outgoing UT President Art Esenberg #26704 brought incoming UT Pres. Vic Wager #41590; CA incoming Pres. Greg Conrad #48695 was with his wife, COB Denise Lyons-Conrad #53219 and someone called “Wanda?” Hawaii was represented by Sen. Tom Sutherland; AZ President Jim Daugherty #51172 brought all of AZ’s Senate, but no incoming pres. had been elected yet. Outgoing Nevada President Steve Balint #43364 was there with his BOD and incoming President Christopher Eric Mumm #28073.
Past USJCI Senate Presidents Larry Sheeler #16232 and James Ashley #23854 were present as was Past Canada Jaycee President Russ Cooper #4638 & former 1st Lady Marilyn Krekorian Cooper.
USJCI Senate officers present with Pres. Joe A. #27511 & 1st Lady Margaret M. #48490 Souza were: Admin VP Ed #28991 & Boni #59553 Hart; Treas. Pat #45893 & Skip Hoelker; Sec. Calvin #36419 & Diane #48476 Baerveldt; Region VIII NVP Jumper Davis ##38376; Pres. Asst. Denise Lyons-Conrad #53219; First Timers Sandy Kolodner #52468; Ambassador to Mexico Art #27322 & Imm. Past Reg. X NVP Anne #54445 Shane; Chief of Staff Doug Meyers #21511 (& Foundation Trustee); Reg. X Future Directions Herb Pike ##42733; Pres. Raffle Comm. Members, Ch. Gary Jones #45899, Tickets Jimmy Manass #38844; USJCI Senate Foundation, Sec. Pat #55454 & Past Reg. X NVP Bob #27166 Holbert; Reg. Fundraiser Susie Irvine #45196 (#150 was raised for my Golf Hole at the Hal Krekorian #9695 NY Golf Tournament); We also had the largest turnout of past Region X NVP’s in recent history!
Reg. X Parliamentarian Rey S. Faustino, Sr. #44855 was given National RTF award by Pres. Joe A. and me. Rey also set up the NV JCI Senate web site: www.nvjcisenate.org He placed the new rules of Parliamentary procedure developed for a booklet in Region X on the Region X and Nevada web sites.
At the Region X meeting I gave Marty Calabro #26870 & Lowell Vahl #40315 (Lowell is Past Pres. of the NB JCI Senate and an AZ Senator) Outstanding Regional Chairman Awards for their work on the Regional meeting and Lowell’s work as creator of Region X web site for me. Thank you guys again, I could not have done it without you!!
President Joe A. and 1st Lady Margaret were given a lovely cornucopia pitcher for their wonderful “Cultivating Friendship’s” during the year and some very nice pigs for their farm. NV President Steve Balint #43364 gave them some wine from Nevada’s Pahrump wine valley at the entrance to “Death Valley!” Strange place to grow wine? It is very good wine though.
Each state president present was awarded a “Service to Humanity – RTF’ plaque with all of their names on them as a thank you from Region X and me.
There will be a large crowed of Region X Senators in New York from our respective states. Region X’s States Party Chairman & UT President Art Esenberg #26704 has a great X party booth planned. Do not forget to bring baseball clothing representing the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angel’s Anaheim, the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics. You can just stick to the teams that came from New York also, or match you favorite West Coast Minor League team! I have matching hat and shirt for the San Francisco Giants and am looking forward to seeing what all of you bring to participate with. Remember, this is a contest against other regions and Art plans on winning for Region X. Hot dogs and peanuts and such will be served.
Region x had an outstanding year full of Senate and Jaycee activities. Pres. Lon Fox visited NV and AZ Jaycees and Senates during our year, some of us went to visit the Baja Mexico Jaycees, Dolphin Corps and Senate in Ensenada. We all attended numerous meetings and in trying to cultivate friendships, chased that little black cloud away from Hurricane Joe.
Thank you all for the hard work, ongoing dedication and service to the Senate movement in Region X, the USJCI Senate and JCI World. Thank you AZ, NV, the Greater Las Vegas Jaycees and all who volunteered to help at the Region X meeting and around the Region during the 2004-05 year! We grew in numbers and are a plus in membership. We lost some great Senators and they are in our prayers, and we welcomed some new Senators into fold. What a year with new friendships gained by all of us.

“Happy Trail’s to you!” Thank you for the memories, the stuffed pigs and piggy banks at the Region X meeting! “Riggs’ Pigs!” did rule in fun and friendship.

Aloha, Adios, Viva Region X,
The Sunshine Region of the far West.

John A. Riggs #24081
USJCI Ambassador #901
National Vice President 2004-05
Region X of the USJCI Senate
“Cultivate Friendships!”

PS: Welcome your new Region X NVP Art Esenberg 2005-06 with the same warmth and friendship you all offered me he will work his heart out for you.

Region X JCI Senators, this year of the "Sunshine Region w/Happy Trail's to you!" will be at an end at our year end meeting in New York. We all have "Cultivated" new and old friendships in our states and outside our regions. Some of us made new friends in Mexico and Canada also. For me this has been a wonderful year and I thank AZ, CA, HI, NV and UT for showing me great hospitality and being so kind to the other national officers who have made it to their states.

ARIZONA: They put on some wonderful programs and RTF to their Jaycees at each Jaycee BOD meeting. Pres. Jim Daugherty #51172 thru his TEAM of experts such as, Tom Martinez #21801, Lowell Vahl #40315, RTF Ch Ernie Weirich #12557, Jim Hampshire #38626, Pat #45893 & Bob Holbert #27166, Art #27322 & Anne P. Shane #54445, and others helping him has a successful year. Their great Christmas program was very enjoyable and made it special for all there.

CALIFORNIA: Pres. Vince Salinas Jr. 58891 and his group have been RTF's to the Jaycees all year and doing a good job. With the help of Denise #53219 Lyons-Conrad, Greg Conrad #48695, they put on a great Crab Feed with the Vallejo Jaycees and then in May had the 40th Ann. celebration of the CA JCI Senate. This was a wonderful program and I really enjoyed seeing the sights of the LA area again and then the special Saturday nigh 40th program.

HAWAII: Pres. Wes Miyashiro #47042, Dennis K. K. Ching #27129, Fay Nakashima #57490, Big Al Lewis #56159 put on a fantastic "JCI Senate/Old Timers Recognition program and Pro Bowl" event. They were very thoughtful and gave me some nice gifts and I also got to meet an old friend from when I was NV Jaycee President (Riggs' Pigs), Jim Varner #20487. They have spent the year RTF with the Hawaii Jaycees and participated at the Jaycees BOD meetings and events.

NEVADA: Pres. Steve Balint #43364 has been gathering lost members and building the NV Senate. The NV Day celebration was great this year as usual and Charlie #38309 & Arlene #45923 Keller get a well deserved "Thank You!" Chris E. Mumm #28073 was elected the new president at the NV BOD's meeting the weekend of the Region X meeting.

UTAH: Pres. Art Esenberg #26704, with the help of Vic Wager #41590 and crew had a great year. The Ut's put on their "1st Annual Golf BBQ Old Timers" weekend in St. George, UT, had a summer get other and their year end meeting. At the UT JCI Senate Recognition dinner I was honored for a second year in a row to swear in their officers. Vic is the new president. Art is also the Reg. X "States Party Chairman" and is planning and outstanding booth in New York. Stop by and have something to eat and try and win a prize.

The Region X meeting in Las Vegas was a great success with over 60 participants! They came from all of our region's states and Alaska, MO, NC, FL and many other states. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones. Hospitality was provided in a town renowned for it: "Viva Las Vegas!" Pres. Joe A. #27511 and 1st Lady Margaret #48490 had a great time as did AVP Ed Hart #28991 and Boni #59553. Sec. Calvin Baerveldt #36419, Tres. Pat Hoelker #45893, Amb. Art #27322 & PNVP Anne P, Shane #54445, & LC Steve Sutherland #27073 were just some of the national officers who were able to attend. Chairman Marty Calabro #26870 was as happy as I was to see so many people.
Art Esenberg #26704 was elected the 2005-06 NVP and this will be reaffirmed in New York elections and convention. Congrats Art.
Thank you for a wonderful year! Aloha, and see you in the coming new year.
"Happy Trail's to You!"
John Riggs #24081
NVP Reg. X

Time fly’s when you are “Cultivating Friendships” in the USJCI Senate thru Region X. A special thank you goes out to each state Senate thru their President’s from me for the great times this year. Thank you Arizona Jim Daugherty #51172; California Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891; Hawaii Wesley Miyashiro #47042; Nevada Steve Balint #43364; and Utah Art Esenberg #26704. It has been great representing you as NVP. You all also have been at the forefront of RTF and helping their Jaycees. You are the greatest “Sunshine Region” of the old southwest and stand tall in the saddle because you have earned the Nation’s respect.
The Region will be able to move forward at a fast clip in June with the election of the Ute Art Esenberg #2674 at our Region meeting April 29-30, May 1, 05 in “Viva Las Vegas.” It was a great meeting with Pres. Joe A. #27511, AVP Ed #28991 and Sec. Calvin #36419 and Treas. Pat #45893 in attendance. UT has an elected BOD, headed by Pres.Vic Wager #41590 whom I was privileged to swear in Salt Lake City at the “Old Timers Recognition Dinner.” Nevada held their meeting and elections April 30th in the evening in Las Vegas and Dr. Christopher Eric Mumm #28073 of Sparks was elected. Chris is the 1985 Past State President of the NV Jaycees.
Both CA and HI will be holding their elections in late May and should turn out some outstanding President like AZ will.
Utah was privileged to have two winners in the USJCI Senate’s Foundation $1,000 Scholarship program: Jacob J. Hanson and Melissa Nuntapreda. Our Region has had winners for at least three years in a row.
So far I have been able to visit four of my states for weekends or more, Hawaii being 2,500 miles or more away for the Pro Bowl weekend. Many of us even made it to a great meeting in Mexico with Amb. Art Shane and CA Senate Pres. Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891 with his group. I will also be at the CA 40th Ann. Celebration with incoming NVP Art Esenberg #26704.
I am looking forward to the National Convention because of seeing all of you and Region X wants to see you all at our great “States Party” booth. Don’t forget to look for information on our web site, and an added surprise will be the new NV Senate Web Site.
It has been humbling serving Region X and with the USJCI Senate Executive Committee.
Sincerely, “Happy Trails To You!”
NVP John A. Riggs #24081 (“Riggs’ Pigs!”)Region X May 2005 Senate Scene

As Past Region X NVP Herb Pike #42733 would say for April in our Region, XCITEMENT XUDES from all the states. The CA JCI Senate had a get together March 18, 05 for Senators of the Region before the Annual Crab Feed hosted by the Vallejo Jaycees. That same Friday night I was getting ready for the Utah JCI Senates “2005 Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Banquet” in Salt Lake City, UT. The UT JCI Senate also had the installation of officers.

That Saturday night former Utah Jaycee Tom Barberi, “Utah’s Voice of Reason” was roasted and given a sound sending off for an “Exhausted Rooster!” Tom has been on the radio keeping the politicos of UT honest for over 16 yrs. Pres. Art Esenberg #26704 had “Old Timer” Bennie L. Williams serve as Toastmaster. I was honored to swear in President Vic Wager #41590 and his BOD. He and Art were given little sculpted pigs from “Riggs Piglets” NV ranch.

The AZ JCI Senate will be holding their BOD meeting and elections May 21 at the Holiday Inn Express. Same meeting place in Phoenix as the Christmas celebration.

The Nevada JCI Senate per President Steve Balint #43364 on Sat night of the Region X meeting at the Palace Station Hotel Casino April 30th, 3rd floor Hospitality Suites. Steve also notes in his great newsletter that the Greater Las Vegas Jaycees submitted a scholarship applicant thru the NV Senate.

The Hawaii JCI Senate/Old Timers are planning their year end meeting in May in conjunction with the HI Jaycees per Pres. Wes Miyashiro #47072.

The CA JCI Senate is planning a gala event for their 40th Ann. Celebration May 12-15 in Los Angeles, CA. This is also a quarterly meeting of the CA Jaycees per CA JCI Senate Pres. Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891, 40th CA JCI Senate President.

On April 29, 30 – May 7, 2005, Region X will be holding its annual meeting and election or the 2005-06 Regional NVP. So far, our outstanding candidate for the position is the Ute’s hard working Art Esenberg #26704, Pres. of the UT Senate. Please get your registrations in ASAP. Come see the showgirls, “Flamingos”, and piglets in Las Vegas, “Viva Las Vegas!”

Happy Trails to you!
& Aloha,
John A. Riggs #24081
National Vice President
Region X

Region X was well represented by its states at the USJCI Senate Winter Board meeting in Texas: AZ, UT, CA and NV were present.

CONGRATULATIONS Region X:

The NV JCI Senate received a RTF award of the quarter for NV VP Rey S. Faustino, Sr. #44855 for his hard work with the Greater Las Vegas Jaycees and International visits to Hong Kong Jaycees; Japan Jaycees to see his GLVJaycee son and the Philippines Jaycees. NV’s President Steve Balint #43364 received a State RTF award also for the Fall Quarter which I presented at the Nevada Day weekend.

For the previous quarter, AZ received the RTF awards for their State Chairman Ernie Weirich #12557 and President Jim Daugherty #51172 (Hurricane Ivan’s Quarter).

President Wes Miyashiro #47042 was also awarded an RTF award for the Winter Quarter at the Hawaii JCI Senate Pre Tailgate party on Feb 13, 05 in Hawaii by me and President Joe A. Souza #43364. The large crowd of Hawaii Old Timers and Senators and guests congratulated Pres. Wes Miyashiro #47042 for a job well done.

AS NVP, I am proud of the states, their presidents and officers for supporting the Jaycee movement with “Return the Favor” Programs during the last three quarters of the 2004-05 Senate year.

Region X’s RTF Chairman Chris Mumm #28073 is as happy as I am at the great things the Senator’s in Region X are doing for “Return the Favor” with the Jaycees and have seen some of the charged up Jaycees.

Some of the Greater Las Vegas Jaycees will be helping all of us at the Region X meeting as RTF Staff in “Return the Favor” to the Region.

Each state in the Region has been working very hard to build membership and retain those Senators and Old Timers who have been the backbone of Jaycees and the Senate over the years. In 1929, after the Stock Market crash, the Jaycees had to be rebuilt and many an “Old Timer” stepped in to lend a hand. Then the “Greatest Generation” did the same after WWII. This is one of those times again where “Old Timers and Senators” can continue the tradition. I have discussed ways to save the Jaycees with a very experienced Nevada Senator, Gregory Davis #291, former president of the Boulder City Jaycees and Extension Chairman of the Henderson Jaycees (NV) in the 1950’s. He has some great ideas and has also filled me in on some great Nevada history.

On January 27-30 the CA JCI Senate held their Winter Social in Monterey, CA with the Jaycees. This was the last step before the 40th Anniversary meeting to be held in May. President Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891 is the 40th President and host of the festivities to come.

On March 19th the CA JCI Senators wit the Vallejo Jaycees will also hold the Annual Crab Feed in Vallejo, CA. Information is on the Region X JCI Senate web site.

The Hawaii JCI Senate/Old Timers Recognition Ceremony put on a fantastic program for their “26th Annual Hawaii Jaycee Senate/Old-Timers Recognition Banquet” and Pro Bowl Tail Gate party. All 5 states in Region X were represented and many from around the other Regions also attended.

We were hosted to the early arrival dinner at The Willows restaurant on the 10th. Then on Feb. 11th, the wonderful Old Timers Recognition Banquet at Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Ballroom of Hawaii was held. President Joe A. Souza #43364 and me were recognized and given some wonderful and very funny gifts. Master of Ceremonies Kalene S. Sakamoto, a new JCI Senator #65425 led the program with Hawaii Jaycees President Wesley Kam #64398 starting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Ralph Fukumitsu the “Old Timer/Rooster” who was honored as the “Outstanding Old Timer of the Year,” was a great Jaycee in his day and provided leadership to other organizations when he aged out of Jaycees. He was also made JCI Senator #65411 to top off the honor at age 84.

Additionally, John Nishihara was made JCI Senator # 65321 as part of the special ceremony and another new Senator David McKenna #65898 was in attendance.

On the12th, after the Bikini watching we held a “Wake” for Hawaii Dir. Dave Henry Sarandria #29454 (and HI Dir. Big Al Lewis #56195), we went to the Mongoose Corps100 Buffet Chinese Dinner where all Senators were welcomed by Corps Commander Ronald “Fats” Watarida #25823 and HI COB Dennis K. K. Ching #27129, past Corps Commander. Many were inducted into the Corps amid terrible faces at what they drank. I thought it tasted good last year and this, but then what do I know, I very seldom drink anything. Look at their faces on the web site under pictures in Hawaii.

On the 13th we all went to the Aloha Stadium Tailgate Party and game at the request of Old Timer David Dang. The Pre Game Show and Half Time were great. It was very hot where I sat and I had to get out of the sun. The game itself was interesting in that none of the players wanted to get hurt so it was a soft game. At the tailgate, we also had a TV on the game.

Between all these great activities, everyone got to see some of the wonderful sights of Hawaii thanks to President Wesley Miyashiro #47042 and his great group. Senators Tom Sutherland #25923 and NVP Asst. Wendell Hosea #31227 gave me rides around the island and HI Sec. Senator Faye Nakashima #57490 got us some great stick on “Aloha” name tags for the Region X meeting. Former Region X NVP Kathryn Chung #56255 has provided the Region also with some nice Hawaii key chains for our meeting and the year end convention.

In attendance also were the following past Region X National Vice Presidents; Tom Woo #6946, Ben Makaea #15931, Kathryn Chung #56255, Bob Holbert #27166, Charlie Keller #38309, and Joe A. Souza #27511.

On Valentines Day I was shown some of the finer points of surfing by bikini clad ladies on Waikiki Beach. The section of beach by “Duke’s” statue had perfect weather, sand, and surfing just before I flew home. A hui hou (until we meet again)...

The Utah JCI Senate will have their “Annual JCI Senate and Old Timers Banquet” in Salt Lake City, UT on March 19. I will have the privilege of swearing in their new Board of Directors. Past Region NVP’s Art and Anne Shane have also said they will try to be there for the event.

President Art Esenberg #26704 is also been building his membership back up for this very event.

Art is also in charge of Region X’s “States Party” booth and needs you all to pitch in and have your materials ready for NY. Contact Art right away.

Nevada’s President Steve Balint #43364 has been getting his membership list in order and catching up with many an Old Timer. He is planning his elections and installation on Saturday night during the Region X meeting. Also his next newsletter is ready to go and dues are in.

The Region X JCI Senate meeting will be held at the Palace Station Hotel Casino April 29, 30 and May 1, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV. You can go to our web site or the USJCI Senate’s and download the registration form and locate other information. http://www.region-x-jci-senate.org/ Senators may also contact Chairman Marty Calabro #26870. “Remember what happens in Las Vegas stays in Vegas!”

Happy Trails to you!

“Viva Las Vegas!”

John A. Riggs #24081

National Vice President,

Region X JCI Senate

"Hurricane" Pres. Joe A. Souza #27511 is on the way. Watch the weather change as he arrives. You can tell by that little cloud, or is that a raisin over his head? Just kidding of course and we all can look forward to the next couple months with Spring somewhere around a corner and a visit from the President (by the way, he is from Region X ).
Region X is busily preparing for many events or ones that have just occurred. March 19 the Utah JCI Senate Old Timers will may their annual "Old Timers Recognition Dinner" in Salt Lake City. His election will take place at Region X's annual meeting in Las Vegas NV at the end of April 05.
The CA JCI Senate with, 40th Pres. Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891, will hold their annual "Vallejo Crab Feed" March 19, 05.
Flyer's are also available for the Region X meeting in Las Vegas, NV on the Region X Website, soon also to be on the E-News and the National Website. Many have already registered and others received information in the mail or in person. Remember, "What Happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas". The Region X hotel CODE is "PCIR10" for rooms at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. The hotel has a free shuttle, numerous low priced places to eat, shows and gambling.
The Nevada JCI Senate and Old Timers will also hold their elections at the Palace Station Saturday night of the Region X meeting, April 31, 05. Pres. AZ is planning their election soon; they had a great Christmas party and are looking forward to the year end meeting. They will be helping the Region at the meeting and Senator Lowell Vahl #40315 will Chair the hospitality room.
Hawaii just had their Hawaii JCI Senate\Old Timers Recognition Dinner and Pro Bowl weekend and Pres. Wesley Miyashiro #47042 and crew did an outstanding job.

Happy Trails to you!,
John A. Riggs #24081
Region X where the old South West Region is best.

The US JCI Senate dues kits should be arriving at the end of Jan. 05. Please keep up the good work of retaining people, signing up lost Senators and getting the new Senators on board. If you have "Old Timers" get them involved also.

If there is anyone you need me to send a note to or call, just let me know. Remind all of them that our Regional meeting is in Las Vegas. Please send them information on our web site. http://www.region-x-jci-senate.org/index.htm

Please remind everyone to purchase and send in their Presidential raffle tickets they received in the mail several months ago. This is very important for funding the president and US JCI Senate each year.

Time is near for each state to think of the prizes they would like to donate to the year end Presidential Raffle. Please keep this in mind and individual Senators can also donate prizes.

RTF: Presidents and RTF Chairmen - If you have someone to nominate for RTF, let RTF Region X Chairman Chris Mumm email know and send the form into Rob Wiley the national RTF Chairman email . Send also info. on what your state is doing on RTF to Chris, Rob and the web site.

Chaplain: Please make a list of any happy, sad or interesting events for the Chaplains page on our web site. Any Senators made Ambassadors, Governors, or Hon. titles, so we can list them also. Senator have advanced in their lives. Also send all info with address for cards to the national Chaplain John Dahl email .

Photos for the Web Site: If you have photos for the web site, send a copy to Lowell and me. We would love to add more pictures to the web site. http://www.region-x-jci-senate.org/index.htm

Keep sending out those great newsletters. Paper mail and electronic newsletters have been arriving to me from all Region X’s states on a regular basis. Thank you Art, Wes, Jim, Steve, and Vince! Your Editors have been doing a great job for your State Senators and Old Timers.

The deadline for the March issue of MENTORS has be extended from Jan 15th to the Monday following the San Antonio BOD meeting, Jan 24.

REGION X VICE PRESIDENT
John Riggs #24081
Your Region X NVP and collective State Presidents wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope your holiday season was great and we all gave thanks for what we have and our nation’s freedom. Senators in our Region have Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen in harms way and we pray for all of them. All Region X states had their dues in on time again. We brought back some lost Senators and grew in renewals of current and 1st time Senators. The Region is proud of AZ also for being awarded The Outstanding RTF State Chair. for AZ’s Ernie Weirich for the last quarter and the Outstanding RTF State President Jim Daugherty. Keep up the good work.
I was privileged December 10th thru 12th to be a guest of the AZ JCI Senate in Phoenix, my second official visit to AZ this year and both have been enjoyable. The AZ JCI Senate hosted President Joe A. and 1st Lady Margaret Souza as well as Administration VP Ed and wife Boni Hart. As always, thanks to our great Holiday Inn Express Hotel hosts, Pat and Bob Holbert. They always have the event at this hotel, we were treated like “Royalty.”You can go to the Region X web site to the Hawaii page and get all the information on HIJCI Senate Old-Timers event in February 2005. It has been listed in the E-News and MENTORS. The Keller’s hosted another great Nevada Day in Carson City and Region X had a great turn out. Additionally, in Carson City on NV Day, Carson Jaycee Lori Urbani was made a JCI Senator! HI and CA have had outstanding BOD’s meetings. Also, the majority of our states have been training Jaycees at the BOD’s meetings.
Utah had an outstanding 1st Annual BBQ/Golf Outing in September and is already working towards next year’s event. Pres. Art Esenberg is also Region X's State's Party Chairman and will be advising us all soon of the sports theme for NY. Remember, we need to plan for and have tables at the States Party and maybe win something? We try harder in the Senate’s Sunny West.
Long time Nevada JCI Senator Ronald K. Snider was made USJCC Ambassador #3989 by USJCC Pres. and JCI Senator Lon Fox on Dec. 15, 2004.
Again the Region X Senate asks you to send in your Presidential Raffle tickets. These are the foundation for the Senate budget and the Senate was damaged when it had to cancel the LA Region X is a shinning star over the “Great West and Pacific Ocean.” See you in San Antonio, TX at the BOD meeting in Jan. 05; the "Hawaii Senate/Old Timers Pro Bowl" event in Feb.
05; and the CA "Crab Feed" in March 05; and the Region X annual meeting and elections in April and May.
Our year is moving along very fast, and I hope all of you are really enjoying the friendships, hospitality, and making new
memories to cherish in the future. "Cultivate Friendships," and "HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU,"
John A. Riggs #24081
NVP Region X known for its wide open spaces!

Howdy to all from the sunny West, Region X! We have had several state meetings and different party weekends since September 2004. The AZ, CA and HI JCI Senates have participated in state BOD meetings with their Jaycees and NV’s Jaycee chapters have put on some great projects. UT had their fabulous Golf/BBQ outing in St George where Pres Art Esenberg #26704 made sure Pres Joe A Souza #27511 and I learned the finer points of birdie’s and squirrel’s in relation to the golf course?!
The Nevada Day party-BBQ weekend for NV’s admission day program on Oct 29-31, 04 went great. Many JCI Senators joined Pres Steve Balint, myself; JCI Senator’s Charlie and Arlene Keller and Carson JC Pres Wendy Keller-Smith congratulate brand new JCI Senator Lori Urbani into the fold on NV Day. CA had their Nov 5-7 meeting in Long Beach. Pres Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891 hosted the Mexico JCI Senators as honored guests. This was an exciting weekend and thank you! for their gracious hosting of us in Mexico at their Area 1 meeting. The Jaycee International World Congress was held in Fukuoka, Japan Nov 21-26, 04 and Region X was well represented by our own members with the leadership of Pres
Joe A and Chief of Staff Dougie Meyers #21511.
Region X had one of its past NVP’s, Ray Battaglini #8261 honored by the Corvette Hall of Fame. He was inducted into it in September for his past accomplishments. Ray is also Past US JCI Senate Tres, Chaplain and he is past President of the Nevada Jaycees in the early 1970’s. He also served as the 20th President of the New Mexico JCI Senate.
December 11, 04 AZ had their Christmas social in Tempe with Pres Jim Daugherty #51172 hosting. It was a lot of fun and many old timer JCI Senators got to socialize during the holiday festivities.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you again at our Jan 21-23, 2005, US JCI Senate winter BOD meeting in San Antonio, TX. This should be a great meeting and we can make up for our lost time in LA. The Hawaii JCI Senate Pro Bowl/Old Timers meeting in Honolulu, Oahu is Feb 11-13, 2005. This is a several day event with an annual awards dinner, reception of mainlander’s dinner and a tailgate party at the Pro Bowl!
In March 2005 the CA JCI Senate will participate at the Vallejo JC’s annual Crab Feed. If you love crab, it is a must attend event.
Check out Region X’s Web Site: http://www.region-x-jci-senate.org/ We have great content, pictures and state information for your enjoyment. Also, the Region X registration forms and
information for our April 30-May 1-2, 2005 meeting and annual NVP election are available there.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year or as in Hawaii, “Mile Kalikimakae Hauoli Makahiki Hou!”
Region X Cultivates Friendships,
Aloha, Happy Holidays

Arizona JCI Senates' Christmas Party Success:

I was privileged on the weekend of December 10 thru 12 of being a guest of the AZ JCI Senate in Phoenix. This was my second visit to AZ this year and both have been enjoyable. Last trip was a stop over with the Shane's on my way to see the Mexico JCI Senate! "Viva" Art was my guide. This trip, I was able to meet with all of you for "Holiday Cheer" and be with your other VIPs: President Joe A. and Margaret Souza and AVP Ed and Boni Hart.

The Region is proud of AZ also for being awarded The Outstanding RTF State for the last quarter and Outstanding RTF State President. Keep up the good work.

UTAH JCI Senate had Outstanding Golf Outing:

Utah had an outstanding 1st Annual BBQ/Golf Outing in September and are already working towards next years event. Pres. Art Esenberg is also Region X's State's Party Chairman and will be advising us all soon of the theme for NY. Remember, we need to plan for and have tables at the States Party and maybe win the grand prize this year for best design.

NEVADA Day Celebration:

I attended Nevada's NV Day Celebration with some AZ Senators and greeted CA, CO, Senators and Jaycees. This was a great event put on by the Keller's as usual and we all really enjoyed the great weather.

Initiation Fees For Junior Chamber International Senatorships To Increase:
Junior Chamber International has raised their portion of the required fees to present a Junior Chamber International Senatorship to a deserving Jaycee. Effective January 1st, 2005, the Junior Chamber International portion will increase by $50. At this time, the fees required by the United States JCI Senate will not increase.

For more information on how to submit a member for a Senatorship, please ask the advice of your local Chapter President, your state officers or State Senate. They can direct you to where the USJCC have a down loadable form.

JCI 60th Anniversary Message from JCI:

     "Six decades have passed since a group of eager young leaders gathered in Mexico City during the Second World War. Lead by Raul Garcia Vidal and Taylor Cole to fund Junior Chamber International, the initial members were composed of individuals from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and United States.
     These young leaders embraced the exciting concept of an international dimension for the movement that in the mid-1920s, under the empowering direction of Henry Giessenbier, gained strength and popularity spreading from Saint Louis, Missouri to the rest of the world.
     Sixty years of leadership 60 years of change and learning. 60 years of contribution and service 60 years of achievements."

Again the USJCI Senate asks you to send in your Presidential Raffle tickets. These are the foundation for the Senate budget and the Senate was damaged when it had to cancel the LA BOD meeting.

We are all looking forward to the San Antonio, TX BOD meeting in Jan. 05, CA, the Feb "Hawaii Senate/Old Timers Pro Bowl" event in Feb., and the CA "Crab Feed" in March.

Our year is moving along very fast, and I hope all of you are really enjoying the friendships, hospitality, making new memories the cherish in the future.
"Cultivate Friendships," and "HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU" for Christmas and New Year!!

Sincerely

NVP John A Riggs #24081

Region X

The first of many visits of officers of Region X have come and gone over these many months. The Scene has covered some,others are listed on our Web Site http://www.region-x-jcisenate. org/ and in my articles in your newsletters. I have received newsletters from all my Western states: AZ, CA, HI, NV & UT.

Utah had a great a great "JCI Senate Summer Party" hosted by Gary Pratt #26829 and his wife Chris. Then the "1st Annual Utah JCI Senate Golf Outing" was held in St. George, UT. Pres. Joe A. Souza #27511 and I attended as guests of UT and we did our best on the golf course. Senator Al Rickard #23709 helped Pres Art Esenberg #26704 organize the event.

The Hawaii JCI Senate Oldtimers also have had a good quarter and have been “Returned The Favor” to the Jaycees. Numerous HI JCI Senators and Oldtimers are also running for the State Senate and for Representative. Talk about Governmental affairs, they will be the Govt. of HI! Also say a prayer for several Jaycees who have been deployed to Iraq by the time you read this article. Sen. Kathryn Chung #56255 (Ala Moana Jaycees) has been appointed Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of HI. Sen. Gordon Goo #40273 (Chinese Jaycees) has been elected President of HIJCC Foundation. The "2005 Hawaii JCI Senate/Oldtimers Weekend" will be Feb. 10- 13, 05 in Honolulu and includes their annual Old-Timers Recognition Dinner, and Pro Bowl and tailgate party at Aloha Stadium. It will be at the Pagoda Hotel www.pagodahotel.com and you need to call for the group rate 1-800-367-6060 and mention
the HI JCI Senate group rate. Deadline is 12/28/04.

The CA JCI Senate's BOD meeting with the CA JCC is past in Long Beach, CA. The Baja and Mexican JC's and JCI Senate returned our visit. The Mexico group and a great time and renewedmany old friendships.

The NV JCI Senate & Oldtimers were Hosted by the Keller's again (Charlie #38309 & Arlene #45923) Carson City Jaycees. NV JCI Pres. Steve Balint #43364 & wife Vicki, SVP Rey S. Faustino, Sr.
#44855 & wife Rose, and NVP Chris Mumm #28073 got together with COB J. A. Riggs #24081and all had a great time with over 50 Senators, Oldtimers and Jaycees. Lori Urbani was sworn as the
newest Senator from Carson City Jaycees and the lowest number Senator there was NV Sen. Ray Noxsel #8456 (Past USJCI Pres.). Farthest travel Sen. was Past NV JCI Pres. Lori Koon #46354 from FL. Some of the NV & NM Senators and were also at the Governor's Mansion for NV Day and/or in Las Vegas celebrating.

AZ has had several outstanding outings and RTF programs. They received the USJCI RTF State certificate presented to RTF Ch. Ernie J. Weirich #12557 by me that they would have been presented in LA. Pres. Jim Dougherty #51172 received an RTF award accepted for him by Jim Hampshire #38626. They attended NV Days and had a great time. Dec. 11, 04 the AZ JCI Senate Christmas party will be in full swing and rolling into Christmas itself. Make your res. thru Sen. Pat Holbert at the Holiday Inn Express
Hotel.

Happy Thanksgiving! Cultivate Friendships!
John A. Riggs #24081
NVP Region X known for its wide open spaces!

The Fall 2004 Senate BOD meeting hosted by LA was called because of “Ivan the Terrible!” This was unfortunate because of our financial losses and Chairman Travis Boatwright and his crew was doing a wonderful job arranging everything.
Mother Nature then spared New Orleans. Fifteen or so of Region X’s Senators and Jaycees got together with other Senators and Jaycees from around the US and put on outstanding parties with LA. Talk about RTF!
In the sunny west, we have had rain storms and early snow in the Sierra Nevada. CA had a good sized earthquake too boot. Joe A. promised that none of this was really following him around the US as some suspected.
The UT JCI Senate put on a great BBQ Golf weekend. Pres. Art Esenberg # 26704 welcomed Joe A. and me. UT twisted our arms and made us play: We had no idea about scores but your NVP did win a prize for longest drive on the course in St. George. Neither of us played on anything except miniature golf in the past. All there had a great time! I hope that squirrel I his is better now. We hope many of you plan
on going to the 2nd Annual event next year. In Las Vegas the Region X meeting Chairman Marty Calabro and I did another walk thru of the Palace Station Casino.
Lunch was great and the Catering Manager made a couple of changes for me and we are set. You can get the registration form at the Region X web site. At our web site you can also download information on Nevada Day weekend. Remember Charlie and Arlene Keller are planning a great weekend for all who attend. It is almost here already! End of OCT!!!!
Our Region held it’s own in a couple of states on retaining members. We are only down -6 for the Quarter. Lets all “Cultivate Friendships” and get those lost Senators back into the national Senate.
I have been in and out of AZ, CA, NV, UT and Mexico on trips this past quarter. I look forward to Nevada Day, AZ’s Christmas Party, CA Long Beach meeting and Hawaii’s Senate/Old Timers Pro Bowl week in Feb. 05.
Region X RTF Chairman Chris Mumm was also recently in HI and as was
CA Pres.Vince Salinas, Jr. Let us keep our RTF in the Region at high speed and as the Western Cowfolks say “Saddle Up!” for action! Or is that in CA and HI “Surfs Up!”
Region X Cultivates Friendships,
NVP John A. Riggs #24081

REGION X NEWS-October

Your Region has been very active with RTF this past quarter. AZ, CA, NV and HI have been running good programs for their local chapters with Senators lending a hand when asked. USJCC Pres. Lon Fox visited NV and AZ to see how local chapters were accomplishing their “Plans of Action for 2004”. He was hosted by the NV Senate when there with the local Jaycees. Region X Parliamentarian Rey S. Faustino, Sr. #44855 (NV Sen. VP) worked very hard in conjunction with Past National JCI Senate President Larry Sheeler #16232 setting up the Las Vegas visit of the National President Sen. Lon Fox. Region X RTF Chairman Chris Mumm worked with them in Northern NV on this and is working with the states in our Region by phone and visits on RTF. Your December MENTORS will tell of some surprises.

RTF REPORT for the Region:

“We are asking each state president to appoint a RTF Chairman for his state. In addition we are asking each state president to identify each community having a population greater than 100,000 and appoint a Metro RTF Chairman for that community.

Each RTF Chairman should contact their State Jaycee President and offer our assistance in recruiting training, new chapter extension training, and individual development training at state and regional meetings.

Our one goal this year is to have each and every Senator sponsor 1 new member into a Jaycee Chapter. This would grow our organization by thousands. If you are a Senator in an Executive Position in a large company consider having the company sponsor its own Jaycee Chapter - total cost less than $500.00. For information email me"

The LA BOD meeting was called off because of “Ivan the Terrible.” The Executive conducted business by conference call later and it was also decided not to try to make up the missed meeting. Our next meeting will be in Texas. We would like to thank the LA committee for the hard work and the great program they had planned.

Raffle: We really need another outstanding raffle this year. Not having a Fall BOD meeting could really play havoc with the finances. Lost revenues from our product sales, raffle sales meeting income, insurance etc. Please promote the individual mailings that were sent out and do the old pull out $5 raffles at the meetings if you can. We really need the raffle now more than ever.

Your NVP, accompanied by Pres. Joe A. and Ambassador to Mexico attended the Mexican JC/Senate Area meeting in Baja. We were well represented from AZ, CA and NV and had a great time.

In September Pres. Joe A. and me went to the UT JCI Senate Old Timers Golf outing and BBQ in St. George. After, I made final arrangements in Las Vegas for our Region X meeting at the Palace Station Hotel. See our web site for Registration information.

Our Web Master Lowell Vahl has done a wonderful job with the web site and included stories and many great pictures. Web Site: www.region-x-jci-senate.org

JOHN A. RIGGS #2408

NVP Region X

Webmaster Note: Didn't know quite where to put it, but I was forwarded a great article by 1st Lady, Margaret Souza, describing their recent adventure in New Orleans. You will love this article: Ivan Article

In the sunny west, we have had rain storms and early snow in the Sierra Nevada. CA had a good sized earthquake too boot. Joe A. promised that none of this was really following him around the US as some suspected.

The UT JCI Senate put on a great BBQ Golf weekend. Pres. Art Esenberg # 26704 welcomed Joe A. and me. UT twisted our arms and made us play: We had no idea about scores but your NVP did win a prize for longest drive on the course in St. George. Neither of us played on anything except miniature golf in the past. All there had a great time! I hope that squirrel I his is better now. We hope many of you plan on going to the 2^nd Annual event next year.

In Las Vegas the Region X meeting Chairman Marty Calabro and I did another walk thru of the Palace Station Casino. Lunch was great and the Catering Manager made a couple of changes for me and we are set. You can get the registration form at the Region X web site.

At our web site you can also download information on Nevada Day weekend. Remember Charlie and Arlene Keller are planning a great weekend for all who attend. It is almost here already! End of OCT!!!!

Our Region held it’s own in a couple of states on retaining members. We are only down -6 for the Quarter. Lets all “Cultivate Friendships” and get those lost Senators back into the national Senate.

I have been in and out of AZ, CA, NV, UT and Mexico on trips this past quarter. I look forward to Nevada Day, AZ’s Christmas Party, CA Long Beach meeting and Hawaii’s Senate/Old Timers Pro Bowl week in Feb. 05. Region X RTF Chairman Chris Mumm was also recently in HI and as was CA Pres.Vince Salinas, Jr. Let us keep our RTF in the Region at high speed and as the Western Cowfolks say “Saddle Up!” for action! Or is that in CA and HI “Surfs Up!”

The 1st International visit for Region X occurred recently when a group of Senators went to the Area 1 meeting of the Mexico JCI Senate in Ensenada, Mexico. Ambassador Art Shane and I drove thru AZ and CA, then down into Baja to meet Pres. Joe A., CA Pres Vince Salinas, Jr. #58891 and their group in Ensenada. We all had a great weekend experience.

Now it is the middle of August and a lot more is about to happen in Region X. On August 20-22, 2004, the AZJCC/JCI Senate meeting is in Prescott, AZ. This is the same weekend that the 2nd Quarter CA State meeting will be held in Millbrae, CA.

We roll from those meetings into Sept. and the USJCI Senate Fall BOD meeting in New Orleans, LA on Sept 17-19. Then the “1st Annual Utah JCI Senate Old Timers Golf Outing,” will be held September 24, 2004 in St. George, UT. Contact UT Pres. Art Esenberg at aesenberg@hotmail.com or jci26704@comcast.net.

The Region X RTF Chairperson Christopher E. Mumm has been working his “Plan of Action” and your Region Parliamentarian Rey S. Faustino, Sr. has been designing a flyer on Parliamentary procedure for the Region.

My Regional Asst. Wendell Hosea #31227 in HI has been working hard helping Senators make contacts in HI for visits and Vacations. CA Pres. Vince can attest to this. I would also like to thank HI Pres. Wes Miyashiro for sending me the great “Pau Hana News.” COB Dennis Ching, and past Region X VP Kathryn Chung have been great assets also.

The Nevada Annual birthday party for the state will happen Oct. 29-31, in Carson City, “Nevada Days.”

Our Region X “Foundation Fund Raiser” Susie Irvine will also be visiting the individual states soon to hold raffles and such to raise money for the Foundation.

JOHN A. RIGGS #24081
Region X NVP

Congratulations to the Region X states for ending 2003-04 so strong and starting 2004-05 with a “Bang!” The Charleston BOD meeting was highlighted with our Region X NVP Anne P. Shane being awarded the “Memorial Award” as “Outstanding National Vice President.” CA President Denise Lyons-Conrad was named “Outstanding State President,” as was NV President John Riggs. Then to add much deserved credit additional praise, AZ’s Greg Miller was named “Outstanding State Treasurer,” and Cori Miller was named “Outstanding State Chaplain!”

Yours truly was elected Region X NVP, and I appreciate and thank all of Region X for this honor.

We have volunteers already to help as Regional Chairpersons: RTF Chris E. Mumm #28073, Foundation Fundraiser Susie Irvine #45196, Future Directions Herb Pike #42733, and Parliamentarian Rey S. Faustino, Sr. #44855, Regional Mentors Sales Steve Dunn #36692, and Web Master Lowell Vahl # 40315 Webpage: http://www.region-x-jci-senate.org/; VP Assistant - Wendell Hosea # 31227, Regional Meeting Coordinator - Marty Calabro #26870, Regional States Party - Art Esenberg #26704 and VP Asst. International Affairs - Ron K. Snider #27059.

Our Region needs all of you to fill out and send in your Future Directions survey for 2004-05. Please send these in ASAP.

Additionally, please support the Presidential Raffle again this year and purchase your tickets from your respective state presidents.

Our Region grew last year by a plus 34. Let’s keep those Senators now and keep looking for lost Senators. We can give all we find the opportunity to be part of this great organization. Retain those you have and add more to our family.

The USJCI Sen. Pres. Joe A. Sousa, Chief of Staff Doug Meyers, Amb. to Mexico Art Shane, Foundation Fundraiser Susie Irvine, CA Pres. Vince Salinis #58891 and I spent the weekend of July 10 in Ensenada, Mexico with the Mexico Area 1 Senators and international guests. It was a very informative meeting and a fun one.

On June 29 the No. NV Senate RTF with the Carson Jaycees by helping them host USJCC Pres. Lon Fox. On June 30, he then met with the Greater Las Vegas Jaycees and the So. NV Senators. Pres. Fox then went to AZ and visited with the Jaycees.

The Utah JCI Senate has announced they will hold the first golf outing in St. George on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. It will be at the Sunbrook Golf Course. There will be Hospitality Fri., and Sat. nights and breakfast each morning.

October 29-31, 2004 Nevada Day Celebration Hosted by The NV JCI Senate and Senator's Charlie & Arlene Keller (Nevada Day Celebration
Come celebrate Nevada's birthday day! 775-882-2600 or 1800-NEVADA-1 Oct. 30, 2004 (Sat) Nevada Day Parade. Begins 10:00 775-882-2600 or 1-800-NEVADA-1).