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Consul of Monaco visits Ambassador of San Marino during legendary race May 26, 2011

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Consuls Warren of Monaco and Biggs Sparkuhl of Chile with Ambassador Rondelli of San Marino

Consuls Warren of Monaco and Biggs Sparkuhl of Chile with Ambassador Rondelli in San Marino

Consul Warren recently traveled to the Republic of San Marino to be introduced to the tiny state, the oldest republic in the world, by H.E. Ambassador Paolo Rondelli.

After enjoying a day of viewing the Mille Miglia classic auto rally as it rolled through the historic center of San Marino, Consul Warren was accompanied by Consul Biggs Sparkuhl (Chile) to dinner with Ambassador Rondelli.
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The trio discussed business and tourism in San Marino, and Ambassador Rondelli gave a fascinating history of the Republic.  Consuls Warren and Biggs Sparkuhl suggested that San Marino could be well served by an honorary consul in Las Vegas, and invited the Ambassador to be their guest in the city of glitter.
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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Mayoral Candidate Mrs. Caroline Goodman remember Monaco, intend to return soon May 25, 2011

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Consul Jonathan Warren and First Lady of Las Vegas Caroline Goodman

Consul Jonathan Warren and First Lady of Las Vegas, Mayoral candidate Caroline Goodman

Veteran Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman took a seat in the audience at a neighborhood clubhouse in Las Vegas last night, to hear several Las Vegas city councilmen and others tell a group of long-time locals why his wife, First Lady of Las Vegas Caroline Goodman, should be the next Mayor of Las Vegas.  Mrs. Goodman followed to give her own version, well-received by an audience very familiar with her life’s work in Las Vegas.

After organizer Paul Workman introduced the several office holders present, including Consul Warren, he asked the Mayor to speak.  “The only one (of the officials present) that I care about here tonight it the Consul of Monaco” joked the Mayor, “Monaco was a stop that Caroline and I made on our first trip abroad.”  He went on to tell of the couple’s time in the Principality in 1962, and in particular a stop at the casino where he followed his wife’s advice in placing two bets, both winners.  Mayor Goodman said he has listened to his wife ever since.

Following her husband and the other speakers, Mrs. Goodman described her plans to continue Mayor Goodman’s legacy of growing the City of Las Vegas on the international stage.  With two weeks to go until the general election, the First Lady of Las Vegas closed her speech by promising, “Win or lose, we’re going to Monaco with Jonathan!”

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Why US assets of Monegasques are often registered in Nevada May 24, 2011

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Citizens and residents of Monaco include some of the most high-profile, high-earning individuals in the world.  Many of these have some earnings and/or assets in the USA.  In such circumstances, it may be beneficial to domicile the US income in the State of Nevada, as well as register the ownership of assets there.  The reason is that Nevada has what many consider the most favorable US regime for taxes and asset protection.

The law governing trusts in Nevada (NRS 166) creates what many believe to be the best asset protection environment, while also imposing no state taxes or fees.  One need not be a resident of the State of Nevada, or even of the US, in order to take advantage of a the Nevada Asset Protection Trust.  The formation is inexpensive, and the Consulate of the Principality of Monaco in Las Vegas provides Trustee service to citizens and residents of Monaco free of charge.

Placing assets in a Nevada Asset Protection Trusts holds those assets apart from civil liabilities incurred by the grantor or beneficiary of the trust.  It also serves to lower the profile of ownership.  Income earned in Nevada incurs no state income tax, leaving only the US federal income tax liability.  Earning via a corporation may provide better tax deductions than earning as an individual, leading to a lower net tax liability on US earnings as a whole.  Nevada’s corporation law is also a favorite for privacy.

Monaco – themed Washington DC fundraiser draws Las Vegas consular contingent March 23, 2011

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The Prevent Cancer Foundation annual spring gala is always themed with a country.  On March 11, 2011, the theme was “The Enchanting Principality of Monaco.” 

Amanda Heffner and Patrice Brunet

Amanda Heffner and Patrice Brunet with Las Vegas Consulate group Photo: Washington Scene

Ambassador Noghes, Consul Warren, Jim Aldige, Ambassador Nematov

Ambassador Noghes, Consul Warren, Jim Aldige, Ambassador Nematov

At the front of the room of nearly 900 guests was the table of the Consulate of Monaco in Las Vegas, co-sponsored by China Pharmahub Corp.  In all, the Las Vegas Consulate accounted for 14 attendees to the DC events.  The Foundation raised $1.2 million.

Among the guests at the Consul’s table were H.E. Ilhom Nimotov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the USA; the Honorable Gary Furlong, Consul General of Uzbekistan; the Honorable Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl, Consul of Chile in Las Vegas; Mr. Van Heffner, CEO of the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association and Ms. Amanda Heffner; renowned attorney to Canadian Olympians Mr. Partice Brunet; J. Kathleen Baroness von Schaefer; Mr. Felix Danciu and Miss Kim Schmidt, both of Olive Capital.   The table was sponsored by Mr. Richard Lui, CEO of China Pharmahub Corp, who attended with Miss Monica Ding, Founder and CFO of the company.

Cosmopolitan gathering at Monaco-themed DC Fundraiser

Gary Furlong, Hon. Consul General of Uzbekistan; Amanda Heffner; Van Heffner, CEO Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association; Maguy Maccario, Consul General of Monaco in New York; Ambassador Ilhom Nematov of Uzbekistan; Jonathan Warren, Consul of Monaco; Michel Bouquier, Monaco Director of Tourism. Photo: The Scene

Dignitaries representing the Principality of Monaco at the event also included H.E. Gilles Nóghes, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco, H.E. Jose Badia, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Consul General of Monaco in New York; Mr. Michel Bouquier, Director of Conventions and Tourism, and others.

In addition to the celebrations of the event, a great deal of business was discussed, and promising relationships developed.

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Las Vegas Consulate welcomes Monaco’s San Francisco vice-Consul March 22, 2011

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Honorary vice-Consul Ale Gicqueau and Mrs. Alina Gicqueau visited Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day weekend.  The team at the Las Vegas Consulate and the Consular Chamber of Commerce took advantage of the visit to show vice-Consul Gicqueau how the international society in Las Vegas treats visiting dignitaries.

Consuls of Monaco at the Wynn

Ale Gicqueau, vice-Consul of Monaco; Mrs. Alina Gicqueau; Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl, Consul of Chile; Jonathan Warren, Consul of Monaco in the Le Reve theater at Wynn Resort

The first night the visitors were treated to front row seats at Two Tenors and a Rose, an operatic musical event and after-party sponsored by the Consulate of Monaco. 

The next evening vice-Consul and Mrs. Gicqueau, Consul Warren and Consul Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl were treated by our good friends at the Consulate of Poland to VIP seating at Le Reve, the amazing show at the Wynn Resort.   This followed a wonderful dinner at the Wynn, where we were joined by John Petkus, Honorary Consul of Poland and Mrs. Mickey Petkus, who is certainly one of the best Las Vegas connections anyone could have.

Consul Warren interviewed by Green Talk Radio March 22, 2011

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Consul Warren on Green Talk Radio

Consul Warren on Green Talk Radio

Consul Warren was recently interviewed by Stan Wilkerson on Green Talk Radio, KNUU 970 AM, Las Vegas. 

The 45 minute interview took place during the holiday season, and included questions and answers about the ecological initiatives of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, as well as many of the most commonly asked questions about Monaco.  The entire recorded interview will be posted here shortly.

Stan Wilkerson of Green Talk Radio interviews Jonathan Warren

Stan Wilkerson of Green Talk Radio interviews Jonathan Warren, Consul of Monaco in Las Vegas

 The Prince Albert II of Monaco foundation is focused on three primary areas:  Climate change, biodiversity and water.

Consulate of Monaco Sponsors Valentine’s Day Musical Event March 13, 2011

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Tim Cooper and Betsy Fiore of Las Vegas in Two Tenors and a Rose, also featuring Marco Varela and Antonio Esclapes.The Consulate of the Principality of Monaco in Las Vegas and supporters of the Consular Chamber of Commerce came together to promote the Arts on February 12, 2011 with the executive production of Two Tenors and a Rose, and sponsorship of a VIP seating section and after-party at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas.

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Tenors Marco Varela and Antonio Esclapes teamed up with Soprano Betsy Fiore and arranger/pianist Tim Cooper to bring a spectacular Valentine’s Day program to a packed house at the Winchester Cultural Center in Las Vegas.   An ‘impromptu’ violin performance by Las Vegas investment banker Felix Danciu surprised the audience.

With the colors of Monaco’s red and white flag a natural color scheme for the romantic event, event sponsor Jovani Linens and Event Design decked out the venue, including sixty special VIP seats in the theater of over two hundred.  Consuls of Poland and Sweden joined Consul Warren and special guests Ale Gicqueau, vice-Consul of Monaco in San Francisco and Mrs. Gicqueau, at the performance.

Other event sponsors included Adam Silversmith Photography, who shot the promotional photos of the event.  Kathleen von Schaefer, Chief of Protocol for the Consulate, sponsored roses for all of the ladies.  Tuxedo Junction, always the haberdasher to Consul Warren (who acted as MC for the event), also provided support for the performance.

Consul Warren attends Governor Brian Sandoval Inaugural Ball February 1, 2011

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On 28 January, 2011, Nevada’s 30th Governor, Brian Sandoval, hosted 1700 friends at the Wynn Las Vegas for his Inaugural Ball.  Consulate Protocol Adviser Kathleen von Shaefer joined Consul Warren to congratulate the new Governor. 

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Individual photos at www.facebook.com/consulofmonaco

Special thanks to:
Kathleen von Shaefer, Protocol Adviser to the Consulate
Adam Silversmith, Official Photographer for the Consulate
Mikka Moon, Haberdasher to the Consul of Monaco

Consul of Monaco Celebrates with Nevada’s Governor Sandoval January 29, 2011

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Kathleen von Shaefer, Protocol Adviser to the Consul; Brian Sandoval, Governor of the State of Nevada; Jonathan Warren, Consul of the Principality of Monaco at the Governor's Inaugural Ball at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas|Photo: Adam Silversmith

Friday, 28 January 2011–//–  Supported by both his Protocol Adviser, J. Kathleen von Shaefer and by the Official Photographer of the Consulate Adam Silversmith, Consul Warren enjoyed the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Las Vegas.

1700 guests enjoyed the hospitality of Governor Sandoval and Wynn Resorts as they welcomed Nevada’s 30th Governor.

Princess Grace Awards Opens to 2011 Performing Arts Applicants January 13, 2011

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Princess Grace and Prince Ranier of Monaco, 1956.  www.pgfusa.org

Princess Grace and Prince Ranier of Monaco, 1956. http://www.pgfusa.org

The Consulate of Monaco in Las Vegas hopes to have a strong showing of applicants for grants, apprenticeships, fellowships and scholarships in the performing arts, from Southern Nevada.  Applicants from Nevada, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming please let us know when you have applied!

 

Official Press Release: 

 

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) announces the availability of applications for the 2011 Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film.  Founded in 1982, in memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, the Foundation identifies and assists emerging artists in theater, dance and film and has awarded more than $8 million to nearly 500 individuals nationwide. Full guidelines and applications are available at www.pgfusa.org.

Executive Director Toby Boshak notes, “Throughout the difficult economic climate over the past few years, PGF-USA has proudly maintained the same level of support to deserving artists around the country.

“Theater Awards are offered in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships.  Grants are awarded based on the quality of the emerging artist’s past work, his/her potential for future excellence, and the impact the collaboration between the nominating organization and the artist will have on the individual’s artistic growth. The Playwriting Award includes a residency at New Dramatists, Inc. and opportunity for the winning play to be licensed and published by Samuel French, Inc.

THEATER & PLAYWRITING APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2011Dance Performance Awards are offered in the form of scholarships and fellowships. Awards are based on the applicant’s artistic merit, significance of the Award to current artistic development, and the potential for future excellence and impact on the field.  Choreography Awards offer emerging choreographers the opportunity to create a new work with organizations with which they have little experience.  

DANCE/CHOREOGRAPHY APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2011Film Scholarships, awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, are by invitation-only.  Approved university, college and school film programs are invited to submit applicants via their Department Chairs or Deans.  Film scholarships provide funding toward the filmmaker’s thesis project.  A complete list of accepted schools is in the FAQ of Grants Program at www.pgfusa.org.  

FILM APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status at the time of application.  Additionally, all applicants (except playwriting) must be nominated by a non-profit organization (school or company) with which they will be affiliated during the grant period (September 2011August 2012).  Please visit www.pgfusa.org for applications and information.Media Contact: Chris Kite, Communications Manager- 212.317.1470 – ckite@pgfusa.org

Grants Contact: Diana Kemppainen, Program Manager- 212.317.1470 – dkemppainen@pgfusa.org 

SOURCE Princess Grace Foundation-http://www.pgfusa.org