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GET READY FOR THE WEEK Is your organization meeting in Las Vegas? Send the details to research@vegasinc.com Big Horn Rodeo May 19-23 The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s annual rodeo is the culimination of the organization’s fundraising efforts for the year. About 150 people are expected at the Eastside Cannery for this year’s event. Information: NGRA.com MediTour Expo National Notary Association Seventh-Day Adventist Church Nevada/Utah Conference Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants-Gaming Conference Bick International-Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo IMPACT 2011-AAPA Conference International Boxing Federation | 23 MAY 2011 | ReCon 2011 May 22-25 The International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual conference is the largest event of its kind for the retail industry. The Las Vegas Convention Center will host the 30,000 expected attendees this year. Information: ICSC.org Invictus Tactical Co.-Invictus Law Dog May 25-26 Police K9 handlers,trainers kennel operators and equipment suppliers meet to learn about narcotics, explosives and patrol training. The event is expected to bring 400 people to Harrah’s. Information: InvictusTactical.com South Point // May 23-24 // MediTourExpo.net // 500 attendees Former Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt-Bono, coordinator of Nevada’s Medical Tourism Initiative, is a special guest at the convention, May 24. Rio // May 23-26 // NationalNotary.org // 1,000 attendees The attorneys general of Maryland and Alabama speak at the annual conference, which focuses — among other issues — on journal keeping requirements. Cashman Center // May 23-28 // NUCAdventist.com // 1,500 attendees The church group hopes to take some of the sin out of the city during its regional conference with the theme, “Focused on Jesus, We Witness to the World.” Cosmopolitan // May 24-25 // NevadaCPA.org // 200 attendees Nevada’s CPAs take account of our state’s most important industry, with Gavin Isaacs, CEO of Shuffle Master Inc., giving the keynote address. Imperial Palace // May 27-29 // Bick.Net // 1,250 attendees Collectors of all things valuable descend on Las Vegas. The expo is one of six held every year in California, Nevada and Arizona. Las Vegas Convention Center // May 30-June 4 // AAPA.org // 11,500 attendees The American Academy of Physician Assistants holds annual meeting to educate its members about new products and to conduct continuing education courses. Paris Las Vegas // May 31-June 4 // IBF-USBA-Boxing.com // 300 attendees Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission, speaks at the sanctioning body’s annual meeting to discuss ratings and meet the champions. 33 (RODEO) SAM MORRIS / (RECON) ULF BUCHHOLZ / (INVICTUS) STEVE MARCUS