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Margie Shepherd Hosts Stirling Club Seminar at Gordon Biersch

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Norm

Margie Shepherd will host a low-key seminar of the Stirling Club, Wednesday, October 17, inside the Gordon Biersch Restaurant, at 3987 Paradise Road, 89169. One of the most renowned celebrity speakers of today, and heralded by Bruce Merrin’s Celebrity Speakers & Entertainment, Shepherd joins headliners exclusively booked including Past Presidents of the U.S. beginning with President Ronald Reagan, plus sports stars/clients which included Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali.

“Margie Shepherd is one of the best presenters I have witnessed,” Merrin said.  “She weaves her magic with a unique gift to impact lives daily.”

Margie Shepherd

Marge’s speaks from the heart-and-mind with the stimulus of her own life’s experiences, which includes a dramatic near-death experience that imbued her with courage and determination. Her personal battles gave her the impetus to help others mount their seemingly impossible hurdles by confronting them. She is instinctive and knowing with a magnetism to electrify audiences.

Reminiscent of “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” Shepherd also earned her laurels as a super saleswoman, where she learned that success includes understanding how to connect on the deepest levels with human beings and their needs.

Her message will be Understanding the Elegance of your own Power in Business, Sales, Motivation, and much more, from her five and a half decades in the work force, specializing in sales, sales training, and motivation!! Margie owns Maximize M Productions and has been honored by three governors over the years as an International Motivational Speaker, Radio and TV personality, and Model.

Margie Shepherd

This reporter attended one of her seminars recently and came away with a new outlook on my personal endeavors. Accolades of praise generated by Ms Shepherd gifts us with a new perspective on life.  She is the catalyst for charging our lives with success. She radiates energy over the airwaves with her show

Shepherd will also have a brief presentation of some of the merchandise that will be in her new “International Store,“ with a special discount if purchased during the Stirling Club eventYou can also listen to her weekly radio show, “Celebrating Life with Margie Shepherd,” which engages listeners worldwide on station KCKQ, every Monday from Noon to 1:00 p.m., steaming globally on www.americamatters.us.

The luncheon begins sharply at Noon, with doors opening at 11:15 a.m., and the cost is $26.00 cash or credit card. Reservations are asked by calling Bruce Merrin at 702-367-0331, or for more information contact her through e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Kerri Walsh Jennings

Professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kerri Walsh Jennings’ event series, p1440, announces the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 2594 S Las Vegas Blvd. (near the Strip and Sahara Blvd.) as the location for the FIVB Las Vegas Open presented by p1440. From Oct. 16 – 21, p1440 will partner with Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the international governing body of volleyball, to host the 4-star, double gender FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event. The five-day event will feature a professional beach volleyball tournament highlighting the best volleyball players from around the globe, personal development experiences, entertainment, and a health & wellness village. The FIVB Las Vegas Open presented by p1440 gives athletes the opportunity to earn Olympic ranking points towards qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games.

The Las Vegas Festival Grounds will transform into a live, unique, immersive experience. p1440 will ship in 3,600 tons of sand into the venue to build its custom beach volleyball courts for the professional beach volleyball tournament. Qualifiers and day one of pool play will take place on-site Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Thursday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 21 the Las Vegas Festival Grounds will feature live entertainment with local bands and DJs; a development village encompassing high-intensity interval workouts and volleyball training with p1440 experts; a beer and wine garden; and a health & wellness village featuring daily yoga sessions, live cooking demos, tips from health experts, samples from wellness vendors and more. The family-friendly event will also cater to children with its dedicated “Kid’s Court” that includes kid-friendly activities, short workouts, and challenges as well as educational discussions on training youth.

“I am extremely excited to partner with FIVB, the global authority in the volleyball world, for the FIVB Las Vegas Open presented by p1440. It feels amazing to see the hard work and dedication of our team come to life in such a bold and beautiful way,” said Walsh Jennings, co-founder of p1440. “We will provide Las Vegas with a best in class experience that will touch upon each one of our dynamic founding pillars: competition, development, health & wellness and entertainment. We want people to come to our event, watch the best of the best in beach volleyball compete for the title, learn, and engage with our p1440 experts and partners, immerse themselves in our health & wellness village, enjoy some entertainment and leave inspired and empowered to live the p1440 lifestyle well beyond our events. We want people to go on an adventure with us and leave ‘better’ for it.”

Complimentary admission will be provided to the event and attendees are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite. VIP ticket options are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday and go on-sale on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster. VIP tickets include: early entry into the event, a center court VIP bleachers section, an on-site dedicated concierge, air-conditioned restrooms as well as a VIP shaded lounge with complementary water, catered food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Single day tickets are $50, and a three-day package is $100. Similar to other Festival Grounds events, there is no on-site parking. The best ways for fans to arrive to the Festival Grounds are ride share as well as the Las Vegas Monorail which drops off at SLS. To stay up-to-date with FIVB Las Vegas Open presented by p1440, visit here.

In the future, the p1440 event series will also be supported 24/7 by a powerful digital online community that will provide constant inspiration and an abundance of resources to support living an optimal life. Together, the event series and digital experience will revolutionize and revitalize the sport of beach volleyball, provide a credible platform for aspiring and professional athletes, grow the volleyball audience, and become the leading resource for individuals to live playfully.

 

p1440 launches its inaugural season in San Jose in September. Following the FIVB Las Vegas Open presented by p1440, the event series will travel to San Diego and Huntington Beach in 2018. To become a part of the #1440Movement, visit, www.p1440.com,  or follow p1440 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @platform1440.

 

President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton

President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will take part in a series of conversations across 13 cities in North America, kicking off Sunday, Nov. 18 in Las Vegas at Park Theater at Park MGM and visiting additional cities starting in April 2019. The events, produced by Live Nation, are titled “An Evening with President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton” and will feature joint on-stage conversations with the two leaders sharing stories and inspiring anecdotes that shaped their historic careers in public service, while also discussing issues of the day and looking towards the future.

Tickets start at $79, plus applicable tax and fees, will go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com. A meet and greet add-on will also be available. M life Rewards members and Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will receive access to a pre-sale Thursday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. PT to 10 p.m. PT. To join the program or for more information, visit mlife.com. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear one-of-a-kind conversations with the two leaders as they tell their stories from some of the most impactful moments in modern history. From the American presidency to the halls of the Senate and State Department, to one of the United States’ most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections, they provide a unique perspective on the past, and remarkable insight into where we go from here.

 

Rick Harrison, owner of Pawn Plaza, announced recently the addition of Q’rico Pollo empanada and tacos, Pawn Plaza Visitors Center, Master Barbering Galo Shop and Highway Radio just in time to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the plaza.

The new Pawn Plaza offerings will join Good Pie, Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern, Chumlee’s Candy on the Blvd., and Elite Motorsports. Rick’s Picks as well as a new coffee shop will be opening soon to round out the dining and shopping opportunities across the parking lot from the World-Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.

 

Pawn Plaza

“I am excited to have an amazing and diverse group of tenants at Pawn Plaza and to have in just three short years been able to have the retail center full and tenant spaces sold out,” said proprietor and bartender (on Friday nights at his own Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Tavern) Rick Harrison. “We hope the community, especially our neighbors in downtown, will come over on Oct. 9 and enjoy some of the specials our restaurants and shops are offering to celebrate our anniversary,” Harrison said of the occasion. Specials will include a $3 pulled pork sandwich at Rick’s Rollin Smoke & BBQ Tavern all day, three chicken tacos for just $3 at Q’rico Pollo and $3 off a barber service at Master Barbering Galo from 3-7 pm. “We are so happy to be at Pawn Plaza and are enjoying busy days and good neighbors,” said a representative for Q’rico Pollo about their new community and location.

Pawn Plaza is located at 725 Las Vegas Boulevard South, just south of the World-Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, home to HISTORY’s “Pawn Stars.” For the latest news and information on Pawn Plaza, visit pawnplaza.com or Like Pawn Plaza on Facebook.

 

Well, gang, I’ll be seeing you at the Stirling Club next week.

I’m outa here!