National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges - NCJFCJ Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Gala Event

NCJFCJ Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Gala Event

Nearly 300 people turned out on Nov. 9, 2007 to help celebrate NCJFCJ’s 70th anniversary at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, NV. The elegant, black-tie optional event, which featured live and silent auctions and Henry Winkler as keynote speaker, capped off a year of celebration for this milestone anniversary.

Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons talks with Henry Winkler.

Well-known actor, director, producer, child welfare advocate and best-selling children's author Henry Winkler told stories about the learning disabilities he suffered as a child, and encouraged the audience to continue making a difference in children’s lives. Nevada Governor and First Lady Jim and Dawn Gibbons also spoke, as did Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice William Maupin, NCJFCJ President Judge Susan Carbon, and Los Angeles Judge and NCJFCJ Board Member Michael Nash, who introduced Mr. Winkler. We are grateful to Victoria Campbell of Reno’s KRNV-TV, Channel 4 who served as emcee, and Dr. Greg “Lightning” Williams who conducted the exciting live auction.

Dr. Greg "Lightning" Williams leads the live auction.

NCJFCJ thanks all those who participated in this memorable event, with special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support:

Platinum Champion
   John Ascuaga's Nugget
   DynaGraphic Printing

Gold Champion
   Charles Schwab Bank
   Estipona Group Advertising and Public Relations
   JLH Mail Inc.
   Silver Legacy Resort Casino
   Reno Printing
   Welcome Aboard Travel

Silver Champion
   Bear Industries Printing & Publishing
   Best Buy
   Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
   Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center
   Truckee Meadows Community College

NCJFCJ would also like to specially thank the student-athletes of Rite of Passage and the University of Nevada, Reno Sorority sisters from Kappa Alpha Theta. for their help during the event.