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"A STAR FOR ELVIS" CAMPAIGN ENDS OVER $15,000 RAISED July 31, 2008: The “Viva Las Vegas!” Elvis Presley Fan Club is happy to announce that the fundraising goal has been met for its “A Star for Elvis” Campaign – to install a star honoring Elvis Presley on the “Las Vegas Walk of Stars”. How appropriate an announcement for the 39th anniversary of the day Elvis returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Since February 28, in only 5 months, donations have been collected totaling over $15,000. The $15,000 total has been verified by Mr Robert Alexander, the President of the LVWOS. Any overage will be donated to the club’s designated charity, St Jude’s Ranch for Abused Children, in Boulder City NV. (This is no relation to the hospital in Memphis.) The star will be unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, Sept 26. The invitee list is limited to donors and VIPs. The star itself will be installed a few days later, in front of the Riviera, next to Liberace’s star. The Riviera is the closest casino on Las Vegas Blvd to the Hilton, concert home to Elvis Presley. We thank all the friends, fans, and tribute artists who have donated their funds, energy, and time to this endeavor. These fans should certainly feel proud of themselves! We also would like to specifically acknowledge the following Elvis friends for their donations and support: Sonny West, Kathy Westmoreland, Sandi Miller, Jon Patino, and Darlene Tompkins. We appreciate every dollar that has been given. The campaign would not have been as wonderful and successful without the following: We give special thanks to Sandi Pichon for spreading the word to her many friends and contacts in the Elvis world, to Sue McCasland for providing the Star pins for donors, and to Artie Dadyan for providing Elvis-style sunglasses as a donor incentive. Immense gratitude goes out to local Elvis Tribute Artist Peter Vallee and his staff, and his manager Lucille Star, for promoting and representing the Elvis Star Campaign. All the funds donated were by fans and friends of Elvis Presley. There was no assistance by any corporation. Once again, Elvis fans have demonstrated their love and support for “The King of Rock and Roll.” Personally, I have many to thank. Once again I want to state my appreciation for the inspiration of the Bobby Darin Star Fund Project and his fans. I thank my star advisors, the club board of directors, and the members of the Viva Las Vegas Club for their incredible and unwavering support. And, I dedicate my effort to the memory of Janelle McComb and her work to build the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel in Tupelo. Her spirit was a great influence and encouragement to me during this campaign. Sue L President, Viva Las Vegas! Club www.vivalasvegasclub.net | |||
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List of clubs or groups whose members have donated: Donations from these locations: ENGLAND: Birmingham, Norfolk, Scarborough, Rotherham, Reading, Mansfield, March, Glasgow, Easterside CANADA: Regina, Calgary, St Laurent, Port Moody, St Laurent, St Albert GERMANY FRANCE SWEDEN BRAZIL Thank you, ETAs: Pete Vallee - 'Big Elvis' and his show staff Tim Ritchey - thank Scott Ringersen - Don Obusek |
START DATE: FEB 28, 2008 WE DID IT! OFFICIALLY VALIDATED BY THE LAS VEGAS WALK OF STARS! DEDICATIONS: "E" is for Elvis fans everywhere! - LindaTo Elvis, with love and gratitude from Carol and Brenda xx Dedicated to the man who made our dreams come true. May your star forever shine! Laura Dedicated to Elvis, and we love him so!!! Mary Pat Always on my mind - Linda I'll Remember You - Cindy I am a long time fan. This Honor is well overdue for the King. - Michael Always, Elvis, always. - Ann For all that you have shared with the world and for serving our country, I salute you, Sgt Presley. With our love, Vicky & Marie To the brightest star in the galaxy! Sandra Thank you Pete Vallee for keeping Elvis' music alive. You are the highlight of my trip to Las Vegas. Suzanne Elvis Lives! Gloria To our first and only 'American Idol.' Thank you, Elvis, for everything ... I love you and always will. Phyllis Thank you, Elvis, for the happiness you have given me. Linda We "Can't Help Falling In Love" with Elvis. Elvis Friends, S FL A truly remarkable man, one of a kind. Paula Elvis is the King of Rock n Roll. Ireta A Star that will shine forever. Shirley In memory of Bobby Darin. Linda You are my guy, Elvis! Bonnie Long overdue for the King. Jane In loving memory of Elvis. Ruth In our hearts for all eternity. Jailhouse Rockers Your star will always shine in our hearts. EP's Sweet Sweet Spirit Club OH In Dedication to the King of Rock n' Roll. Patricia With much love. True Fans for Elvis FC Thank you for giving me so much love thru your soul. James |
We would like to especially acknowledge donations from: click on the links to see their websites. Sandi Pichon (without whose support this campaign would not have been as successful!!!) Sonny West Kathy Westmoreland Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Las Vegas Sandi Miller Darlene Tompkins (Blue Hawaii) Jon Patino (Charro) We thank George Klein, DJ at Elvis Sirius Satellite Radio, for promoting the Star on his show. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artie, designer of 'Elvis and more' jewelry has endorsed our campaign by donating 10% of each purchase to the Star. He is the one who sponsored the Sunglasses gift for donations over $50. Thank you, Artie! www.designbyartie.com A Letter from an ETA, Scott Ringerson, who generously donated to complete our campaign: Hello to the "A Star for Elvis" organization. I am from Florida and have made my living as an Elvis Tribute Artist for the last 14 years. As a tribute artist, I have to say that I am ashamed of the thousands of the so-called Impersonators and Tribute Artists that have made a living because of Elvis Presley, and have not stepped up to the plate and donated something. Some of these guys make a lot of money, and basically owe an awful lot to Elvis. Then there are the famous celebrities who I still see on TV telling their Elvis stories, and saying how great friends they were with him, who have also not donated even a dollar. The city of Las Vegas owes a lot to Elvis. It seems mostly everyone is like a politician: "All talk, no action." So I applaud the good people who are behind the scenes making this happen. You are all wonderful. You are the true Elvis Presley fans and are the ones I wish to thank. I unfortunately had never met Elvis. But I am blessed to be able to sing like him and give people just a little bit of the excitement, emotion, and entertainment that Elvis gave all of his fans. Some of these impersonators really think that they are Elvis. They give the rest of us a bad name. My fans know that in my own little way, I am helping keep the flame going, by entertaining the old, and introducing to the youngsters, the music and life of the greatest performer of all time. Please accept my donation of $XXX and keep up the good work. If there is anything else that I can do for you or your organization, please let me know. I will do whatever I can. Thank you for all your hard work. Scott Ringerson Page hits: | |
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