Nevada RNformation - September 2021

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Nevada Nurses Foundation EST 2014
Happy Year of the Nurse in 2020-2021!
Thank you to all of our healthcare providers, first responders, support staff, and
their family. We appreciate you and thank you for being a nurse who provides safe,
competent, and compassionate care.
Since 2014, I have had the privilege and honor of being a co-founder and to
serve as the president and CEO for the Nevada Nurses Foundation (NNF). Awarding
scholarships and grants and recognizing individuals and organizations, is by far the
best part of my role. The NNF proudly reports awarding over $140K in scholarships
and grants since its fruition in 2014. By the end of 2021, we hope to surpass $160K.
With a combined effort from nurses throughout Nevada and engaged community
members, the NNF has hosted virtual and face-to-face fundraising events during the
pandemic. The success of the NNF is completely due to the generosity of others. I
am grateful for the outpouring of support. Thank you to our amazing and dedicated
Board, outstanding volunteers and donors, and extremely supportive community
partners.
Broeder, Darcy & Frank, Darlene Bujold Salvo, Martin Salvo, Robert Miller, and Sean
Lacsamana (videographer), Erika Manasewitsch, Shelby Pauletto, and Robert Branda.
On June 26th, 2021, the Big Hat High Tea on the Comstock was held at the
infamous Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City. Just like 2018 and 2019, the Tea was
sold out!
It was unexpected to hold the Tea in Virginia City at the Piper’s Opera House
because we have always held the Tea at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion. Because
of the restrictions in place due to the pandemic, we had to find a new venue. I
cannot think of a more fitting place to hold the 7th annual Big Hat High Tea on the
Comstock!
The 2020 Big Hat High Tea, although it was virtual, was a huge success! Thank
you to Kelly Farley, of Farley Photography and NNF Advisory Board member for
being the backbone to the virtual event! Thank you, Nicki Aaker, Karen Bearer, Mary
Bondmass, Darlene Bujold Salvo, Kelly Farley, Glenn Hagerstrom, Caren Jaggers,
Heidi Johnston, Vicky Lang Catlin, Shelley Martin, Scott Norris, Denise Ogletree
McGuinn, Alyx Olguin, Arvin Operario, Lyle Pritchett, Martin Salvo, Dawn Taylor,
Dave Tyrell, Julie Wagner, Vicki Walker, and Val Wedler for your contributions to the
2020 Big Hat High Tea. Thank you, Carson Tahoe Health, Chamberlain University,
Orvis School of Nursing, Touro University Nevada, and University of Nevada, Las
Vegas for your continued support. Thank you to all of our entertainers, Marsh
Thank you to all our wonderful entertainers! Michelle Garthe, (photographed)
a recent Licensed Practical Nurse graduate and Valedictorian, turned everyone’s
brown eyes blue with songs from Crystal Gayle and Patsy Cline, to name a few.
Rock and Roller Michael Furlong previously performed on the American Band Stand
and continues to perform as a Tom Petty tribute band, rocked our boots off with
classic rock and roll songs. We were unable to play the three amazing videos created
by Lyric and performed by Darlene Bujold Salvo, Martin Salvo, and Rhianna Temple.
Hopefully, these video will soon be uploaded to our Facebook page.
Thank you to Carson Tahoe Health, Chamberlain University, Maria Constantino-
Roelandts, Ian Curley, Vicky Lang-Catlin, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Orvis
School of Nursing, Renown Regional Medical Center, Touro University Nevada,
Unitek College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Nevada Nurses Association
for being an event sponsor, purchasing an advertisement, and or sponsoring a table.