Chairman’s Letter »
As Chairman of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our Hall of Fame. The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization, located in the Findlay Automotive store at the Galleria Mall in Henderson, Nevada.
As we celebrate our 13th year, our mission statement has never wavered.
“We are committed to the support and enhancement of Southern Nevada youth through our active participation in programs designed to promote leadership, values and character through sports”.
The success of our organization has been shaped by dedicated members of our community. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous support of Cliff Findlay and Rich Abajian, both Hall of Fame inductees, who have been instrumental from the very beginning of our organization. They continue to help us, and we are extremely fortunate to have their support.
The heart of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame lies in our commitment to the future. By supporting community outreach programs and contributing to scholarship programs that promote diversity, education, and the discipline and perseverance necessary to succeed both in sports and in life, our Hall of Fame seeks to pass on the values that have driven Southern Nevadans to succeed to the next generation of young men and women.
The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame inductees, past and present, represent the never ending pursuit of the American Dream. Their stories of hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, teamwork and “championship” accomplishments have educated and inspired the youth of Southern Nevada.
Our 2010 golf tournament and induction ceremonies held at Highland Falls and The Orleans Arena were a tremendous success. The event was attended by a record amount of people as we inducted Freddie Banks, Bruce Bayne, Dick Calvert, Fred Darling, The Fertitta Family, and Ralph Meder. On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, it is indeed a privilege to be able to honor these individuals for the impact they have had on the sports scene of not only Southern Nevada, but far beyond its boundaries. We are extremely thankful for the generous support of our community and sponsors.
Sincerely,
Rob Portaro
Chairman of the Board
Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
