June 26 Monthly “Beat the Heat” Breakfast Seminar: PR Successes & Challenges for Water Resources in the State with Pat Mulroy
June 10, 2009 | by Amy Bouchard Brooks |Our next “luncheon” will be a breakfast. Hang on – you heard that right…for the summer we’re going to “Beat-the-Heat” by moving our regularly scheduled luncheons to breakfasts. Because we’ve moved up to a breakfast, we will be passing along the cost savings to you. We know the economy has everyone in a crunch – not only is it impacting your pocketbook - it’s hitting your calendar and you may not have as much time available to spend outside the office. By moving up to a breakfast, we hope to help address both the cost and time issues.
Friday, June 26, 2009
7 a.m. networking, 7:30 a.m. breakfast and presentation, 8:30 a.m. presentation concludes
Scientists at the Scripps Institute estimate that Lake Mead, which is the source of 90 percent of Southern Nevada’s water, could run dry by 2021. This presents a critical situation for our region. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has applied to the state for permits to draw upon renewable underground stores in rural Nevada. The pipeline, along with other programs such as “conservation pricing” for people who use more water, are among the many solutions the water authority is implementing to help meet the water needs in Southern Nevada.
Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager Pat Mulroy will explain PR successes and challenges for water resources in the State. As part of the discussion, she will address how the water authority has dealt with intense criticism associated with the proposed in-state groundwater project and challenges to water conservation efforts.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Pat Mulroy serves as General Manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District, which serves more than 340,000 customers, and the Southern Nevada Water Authority, which is responsible for acquiring, treating and delivering water to local agencies that collectively serve 2 million residents and 40 million annual visitors. Mulroy joined the district more than 20 years ago and began serving as its general manager in 1989. She was a principal architect of the authority, which has served as a model for other Western water agencies since its creation in 1991.
As general manager of one of the country’s most progressive water agencies, Mulroy is exceptionally active in regional and national water issues. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies and the National Water Resources Association, and on the board of trustees of the Water Research Foundation.
Location: Cili’s at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Cost: $23.50 for PRSA-LVVC/PRSSA members who register before Wednesday, June 24; $30.50 for non-members before the June 24 deadline; $30.50 for members and $35.50 for non-members after the deadline, and at the door. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at the door.
Entrée:Fresh Herb Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Breakfast Sausage, Sautéed Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit in Season, Assorted Muffins and Breakfast Pastries, Assorted Breakfast Juices, Blend of Coffees and Teas
This seminar is sponsored by: 
Faiss Foley Warren is one of Nevada’ leading public relations and government affairs firms, representing such clients as the Southern Nevada Water Authority, Cox Communications, Summerlin, General Growth Properties, Symphony Park and Pardee Homes. A hallmark of the firm is its commitment to providing the best service possible to each and every client. This level of dedication is evident in the results achieved for clients and in the long-term retention of clients. The firm was founded in 1998 by partners Linda Faiss, Helen Foley and Melissa Warren. For more information, visit www.ffwpr.com.
