Maureen Brower, representing Governor Kenny Guinn, congratulated NSG and the senior athletes and presented a Certificate from the Governor. Also there to present a congratulatory certificate was Jan Churchill representing Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

The two hour show that followed featured spectacular performances by the kids from the Summerlin and West Side Academies, a sultry belly dance by Elaine Garrison, the Tambourine Tootsies, Donna & Bobbie Jean's Pure Gold Dancers, The Happy Hoofers, Paul McCarthy (The Singing Cowboy) and a patriotic finale consisting of all the performers led by Bobbie Jean
herself.

Keynote speaker, Frank Fiedler of the radio talk show, "Let's talk Las Vegas" gave a short but inspiring speech extolling the wonderful advantages of living in America and especially for seniors who have so many opportunities to do many fulfilling things. Fiedler can be heard on his talk show every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM on KLAV, 1230 on the AM dial.

The evening succeeded in bringing Nevada Senior Olympics to the attention of many who gathered to watch the entertainment and view the banners, posters and flyers placed strategically around the stage. NSG wishes to thank those who made the Kickoff a success including Catherine Gipple and Dani Kaneshige of the Fremont Street Experience and Les the maintenance guy who made everything work.

Also, thanks to Virgen Advertising for the colorful banner designs and the Balloon Lady who did a wonderful job decorating the stage. And a special thanks to all the performers who, despite the heat and humidity, sang and danced their hearts out to the delight of the Fremont Street crowd.