Nevada Consular Corps

Nevada Consular Corps NVCC is group of consular officials from all over the world representing their countries in the great state
of Nevada.

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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of the Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) attended a sold-out Las Vegas Chamber of Commerc...
04/03/2026

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of the Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) attended a sold-out Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at the Orleans Hotel, which drew more than 600 attendees. The event featured Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and First Lady Donna Lombardo as special guests.

Representing the NVCC at the event were (from left to right): Andy Armenian, Honorary Consul Emeritus of Armenia; Astra Mitchel, Honorary Consul of Lithuania; Amie Belmonte, Honorary Consul of the Philippines; Heidi Kasama, Honorary Consul of Norway; Joseph Campos, Honorary Consul of South Korea and Dean of the NVCC; Lia Roberts, Honorary Consul of Romania; Michael Cristalli, Honorary Consul of Italy; Kathleen Blakely, Honorary Consul of Japan; Jerry Snyder, Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom; and Lenna Walters, Honorary Consul Emeritus of Sweden.

About the Nevada Consular Corps: The NVCC is a body of foreign Consuls and Honorary Consuls based in Las Vegas, officially accredited to represent their respective countries in Nevada. The organization serves as a bridge between the State of Nevada and the international community by promoting diplomacy, trade, cultural exchange, and supporting local expatriate communities.

A link to the luncheon and panel discussion featuring Governor Lombardo, along with opening remarks by Mary Beth Sewald, President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, is provided below.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1269330658637792

Members of the Nevada Consular Corps Celebrating Lithuanian Independence Day in Las Vegas with Honorary Lithuanian Consu...
02/24/2026

Members of the Nevada Consular Corps Celebrating Lithuanian Independence Day in Las Vegas with Honorary Lithuanian Consul Astra Michels, Honorary Lithuanian Vice Consul Sue Lowden and Lithuanian Americans at Vic's Restaurant and Jazz Club.🇱🇹

The Legacy of John Petkus – Poland’s Honorary Consul to the State of NevadaIn Loving Memory: December 17, 1955 – Decembe...
02/11/2026

The Legacy of John Petkus – Poland’s Honorary Consul to the State of Nevada
In Loving Memory: December 17, 1955 – December 26, 2025

On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Nevada Consular Corps hosted a Celebration of Life honoring the late Honorary Consul John Petkus at Vic’s in downtown Las Vegas. Consular Corps Dean Joseph Campos shared a heartfelt biography reflecting on Mr. Petkus’ life and service.

The program welcomed distinguished guests, including Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley and Consul General of Poland in Los Angeles, Paulina Kapuścińska. A representative from the office of Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony also presented special proclamations to Mickey Petkus in tribute to John Petkus’ lasting legacy and dedicated service.

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, World Affairs Council of Las Vegas (WACLV) hosted General David Petraeus (Retired) at a lun...
08/02/2024

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, World Affairs Council of Las Vegas (WACLV) hosted General David Petraeus (Retired) at a luncheon at Spanish Trail Country Club, where the General spoke about “Global Leadership in Uncertain Times”. Colonel John Flynn moderated the discussion.

To learn more about WACLV please visit https://www.waclv.org/

The event was co-sponsored by Philippe Ziade, Honorary Consul of Lebanon and CEO of Growth Holdings of Las Vegas, Astra Michels, Honorary Consul of Lithuania, and World Affairs Council of America.

Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) members were also present to greet the General during a private meeting prior to the luncheon.

Nevada Consular Corps was established in 1998 and is a Nonprofit Organization whose members are consular officials from all over the world representing their countries in the great state of Nevada.

12/01/2023

From left: Andy Armenian, Amie Belmonte, Honorary Consul of Philippines, Astra Michels, Honorary Consul of Lithuania, Kathleen Blakely, Honorary Consul of Japan, Heidi Kasama, Honorary Consul of Norway, Lena Walthers, Honorary Consul of Sweden, Dr. Marc Kahn of UNLV, Joseph Campos, Honorary Consul o...

Nevada Consular Corps Visits Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Las Vegas, Nevada - On Wednesday, November 29, 20...
12/01/2023

Nevada Consular Corps Visits Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Las Vegas, Nevada - On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, members of Nevada Consular Corps visited the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. After touring the newly-built facility, the group met with Dr. Marc Kahn, Dean of the School of Medicine.

The 135,000 square foot Kirk Kerkorian Building, completed a year ago, is one of the most technologically advanced medical educational facilities in the USA costing $120 million.

Currently, the school accepts 66 medical students each year with the objective to increase to 99 students by 2028.

Additionally, UNLV Medical School provides Residency and Fellowship programs in 11 different specialties.

During an hour-long discussion with Dr. Kahn, he emphasized the school’s mission to serve the local community by educating and training medical specialists who after graduation will stay in Las Vegas and serve the medical needs in the Greater Las Vegas community.

Dr. Kahn indicated that at this point, the UNLV Medical School does not have international students, however they are open to International Faculty Exchange in both clinical and research programs.

The meeting concluded with a presentation made by Honorary Consul Emeritus Andy Armenian, on behalf of the Nevada Consular Corps, where he presented a plaque containing a Kirk Kerkorian 100th Anniversary Commemorative stamp issued by the Republic of Armenia Postal Service in 2017.

The plaque was dedicated to Kirk Kerkorian, an American-Armenian businessman and philanthropist, who has contributed greatly to the shaping of Las Vegas, and is considered to be the “Father of the Las Vegas Mega Resorts”.

Meeting participants were Honorary Consuls of Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, and Philippines, as well as Marianna Sarmiento, Chief of Staff at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Las Vegas, October 5, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) members met at the Las Vegas Metro Police Headquarters for an ...
10/06/2023

Las Vegas, October 5, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) members met at the Las Vegas Metro Police Headquarters for an overview of “Emergency Management & Preparedness” discussions.

The meeting was jointly organized by Las Vegas Metro Police, Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions and NVCC.

Presentations were made by LVMPD, OFM, City of Las Vegas Emergency Services Manager, Clark County Fire Department, and the Clark County Coroner office.

Discussions covered November F1 races, New Year Eve Preparedness and 2024 Super Bowl.

Earlier in September, NVCC Dean Joseph Campos, HC Korea, HC Norway Heidi Kasama and Consul of Mexico Julian Escutia Rodriguez traveled to Washington DC part of the Las Vegas Cahmber delegation for the 2023 LVinDC event.

Pictured below, NVCC members at Las Vegas Metro Headquarters accompanied by State Department representative, Denise Shen, Director of LA Office of Foreign Missions.

Washington DC photos, Dean Joseph Campos, UNLV President Keith Whitfield and Heidi Kasama, and group photos at the Mexican Embassy and Las Vegas Chamber delegates at the Capitol steps.

Lebanese American Festival this weekend at Las Vegas St. Charbel Church.See Flyer for detailsNevada Consular Corps
10/04/2023

Lebanese American Festival this weekend at Las Vegas St. Charbel Church.

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Nevada Consular Corps

Las Vegas, Nevada – On Wednesday, September 13, Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) held their annual membership meeting review...
09/16/2023

Las Vegas, Nevada – On Wednesday, September 13, Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) held their annual membership meeting reviewing their previous year activities and planning for 2024. We would like to congratulate Honorary Consul of Korea, Joseph Campos, for the assignment as Dean Nevada Consular Corps. Following the meeting NVCC members were dinner guests of HC Emeritus Andy Armenian and Nora Armenian.

In the picture below Seated from left: Consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, Honorable Julian Escutia Rodriguez, HC Emeritus Lena Walters, HC Lithuania Astra Michels. HC Japan Kathleen Blakely.

Standing from left: HC Emeritus Andy Armenian, HC UK Jeromy Snyder, HC France Sebastian Thevenin, HC Norway Heidi Kasama, HC Finland Juha Kiesi, HC Philippines Amie Belmonte, HC Korea Joseph Campos, HC Lebanon Philippe Ziade, and joining by zoom HC Switzerland Claudia Albrecht and HC Italy Michael Cristalli.

On Friday, September 15 NVCC members attended the Mexican Independence Day celebrations hosted by Consul Julian Escutia Rodriguez. Pictured HC Joseph Campos, HC Kathleen Blakely, Consul Julian Escutia Rodriguez and HC Sebatian Thevenin. Also in attendance was Sherif Kevin McMahill.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) would like to congratulate and welcome the n...
09/04/2023

Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps (NVCC) would like to congratulate and welcome the newly accredited Honorary Consul of Philippine in Las Vegas, Ms. Amie Belmonte.

Consul Maynard Maleon from the Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles administered the Oath of Office of Honorary Consul Belmonte, followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony. NVCC Dean and HC of Korea, Joseph Campos, and HC of Japan, Kathleen Blakely represented NVCC at the inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Philippine Honorary Consulate office is located at 4045 Spencer Street, Suite A53, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Pictured below from left, HC Korea Joseph Campos, HC Philippine Amie Belmonte, Consul Maynard Maleon from LA Consulate General and HC Japan Kathleen Blakely.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps members participated at a luncheon organized by Asian American Chamber...
08/25/2023

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Nevada Consular Corps members participated at a luncheon organized by Asian American Chamber of Commerce having Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo as guest of honor and key speaker. The event was held at Gold Coast Hotel & Casino

Nevada Consular Corps held their scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Several NVCC members joined the meetin...
08/18/2023

Nevada Consular Corps held their scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Several NVCC members joined the meeting virtually by ZOOM.

Pictured below ladies from left: HC Lithuania Astra Michels, HC Romania Lia Roberts, HC Emeritus Lena Walther.

And the men: NVCC Dean and HC Korea Joseph Campos, HC France Sebastien Thevenin, HC Bulgaria, Governor Bob Miller, HC Poland John Petkus, HC Emeritus Andy Armenian.

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