What We Do
Over the years the organisation has recognized hundreds of individuals, business men and women, dignitaries, and those in military service. It played a key role in the setting up of the sister state relationship between Taiwan and Nevada and the sister city relationship between Reno, Nevada and Taichung, Taiwan. It participates in trade missions and works to establish connections to help further encourage economic development. It actively promotes goodwill between Nevada and other countries, especially Taiwan. It has raised money for schools (high school and University), supported students through education and travel, and supported veteran events and memorials. It also helps raise funds in cases of natural disasters or hardships.
Our members are volunteers who contribute in time and money to further the causes of the organisation.
Founders
The International Goodwill Ambassadors Inner Circle was founded by Mei Herbert (appointed International Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Nevada by Nevada Governor Richard Bryant in 1987) and her husband and local businessman George Herbert. Both have a history of service to the community. The organization was founded as a way to give back to the community, strengthen ties between Nevada and Taiwan, recognize individuals and service men and women, promote goodwill, and promote trade and economic development.
Read more about Ambassador Mei Herbert here.
Read more about Ambassador George Herbert (deceased) here.
Executive Officers
With many thanks to the dedication and service of our officers
Mei Huei Herbert
President
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1st Vice President
Mr. Jim Hinen
2nd Vice President
Mendy Elliott
3rd Vice President
Mr. Paul H. Hinen
Executive Director
Cheryl Lau
Secretary
Larry Max Bigler, CPA
Treasurer
Judge Larma Volk
Controller
Stephanie Rice
Legal Advisors
Stephanie Hinen
Executive Assistant
Honorary
US Congressman Mark Amodei
Governor Brian Sandoval
Governor Jim Gibbons
Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt
Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki
US Senator
Dean Heller
Commissioner Patty Wade
Senator Don Gustavson
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve
Councilwoman Charlene Bybee
Mayor Bob Cashell
Colonel Tony Hinen
Ambassador Teri Morris
Dr. Joseph Johnson
Advisory
Senior Advisors: Mrs Debra Allec, Ms. Mai Tai Allred, Dr. Justin Chang, Ms. Amanda Flangas, Ambassadors Peter & Jennifer Hu, Ambassador Peggy Huang, Dr. Catherine Kanwetz, Leo & Vangie Molino, Mr & Mrs Eddy Shen, Patty O'Keefe Snow, Judge Connie Steinheimer & Mr. Jeff Ostomel, Mr. Jeffrey Sutich, Drs. Lisa & David Swenski, Mr & Mrs Paul Wong, Ambassadors James & Nancy YenAdvisors: Ambassador & Mrs Dennis Chou, Ms. Tammi Davis, DA Richard Gammick, First Lady Dema Guinn, Mr & Mrs Cady Hu, Tom & Lee Johnson, Mr. Quentin Koch, Judge & Mrs Lee Ming Lui, Mr. Bobby Peroddy, Mrs. Dale Raggio, Tom & Jane Taber, Dr. Samuel Tsai, Mr & Mrs Robert Tsai, Director Bill Wang, Mr & Mrs Paul Wong,
In Remembrance
We fondly remember our past serving members here.
Ambassador George Herbert
Congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich
Governor Kenny Guinn
Controller Kathy Augustine
Senator Bill Raggio
Senator Lawrence Jacobson
Mayor Tony Armstrong
Businessman Paul Tholl
Mayor Ron Smith
Judge Steve Elliot
Businessman Garth Dull
Mayor Geno Martini
