JIM DE BOOM -- Community & Clubs

EXCHANGE STUDENTS RETURN: Corona del Mar Junior High students

Christopher Crawford and Alessandra Hass and Ensign students H. Derek

Davis and Bryndis Klein along with advisors Nelson and Nina Rojas, have

returned from a 10-day visit to Okazaki, Japan, on a trip sponsored by

the Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa. The Rotary Clubs of Newport-Balboa and

Okazaki South joined hands in 1982 to exchange junior high students for

the purpose of developing friendship and understanding among young

people.

This led to the two clubs becoming “sister clubs” and the creation in

1984 of the Newport Beach Sister City Assn. to expand the relationship

between cities. 2001 marks the 19th year of the annual student exchange,

with Newport-Mesa students traveling in the summer and the Okazaki

students coming this way in October.

During the 10-day trip, the Newport Mesa students were met by the

Mayor of Okazaki, were hosted by families in Osaka, visited historical

sites, attended Japanese schools and toured Tokyo. The returning students

will share their experiences at a future meeting of the Rotary Club of

Newport-Balboa and will begin to plan for the October Okazaki student

visit.

POLICE OFFICERS OF THE YEAR: Costa Mesa Police Chief Dave Snowdon

introduced Sgt. Don Holford while Newport Beach Captain Paul Hennessey

introduced Sgt. Joe Wingert to the members of the Exchange Club of

Newport Harbor as they honored the Police Officers of the Year at a

recent luncheon. Holford has served Costa Mesa since 1988, assigned as

the field training officer, SWAT team member and as a detective working

on the Denise Huber case. Wingert, a member of the Newport Beach force

since 1980, is currently a motor officer and has received 55

commendations during his years of service.

HONORED: Arnie Frankenberger, a member of the Exchange Club of Newport

Harbor, was honored by the Exchange Club of Orange Coast with the “Book

of Golden Deeds” award. In announcing the award, Orange Coast President

Ed Kohlmeier sited Frankenberger’s many contributions to the community

and his willingness to perform dental work for those in need who are

unable to pay for his services.

SPONSORED THANKED: Robert Tarlton, manager of community affairs of

Ford Motor Co.’s Premier Automotive Group, accepted an appreciation

plaque from the Newport-Irvine Rotary Club recognizing Lincoln Mercury’s

participation as the presenting sponsor for the club’s fifth annual golf

tournament for our children and community.

The club also recognized other major contributors, Marriott Vacation

Resorts and CH2MHill, which were Platinum Sponsors.

According to member John Brainerd, there were many other sponsors and

supporters of the Newport-Irvine Rotary Club’s tournament as well as

numerous volunteers and players, all of whom made the event the most

successful ever. Next year’s golf tournament is scheduled for May 6, 2002

at the Newport Beach Country Club. For information, call Bob Jamieson at

(714) 287-6888.

Proceeds will help to care for abused children through Olive Crest

Homes, provide educational funds in Orange County and continue the

funding for almost 30 other charitable causes the Rotary Club of Newport

Irvine supports.

CLUB NOTES: Dan Palmer will be installed as president of the Exchange

Club of Newport Harbor on Tuesday night aboard the Angela Louise as it

cruises Newport Harbor. John Fornes says save the date of Aug. 30 for

the annual movie fund-raiser presented by the Exchange Club of Newport

Harbor at Edwards Lido Theater. The movie will be “Glitter.” Details to

follow.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SERVICE CLUBS: Bob Huber, classification past

service: Professional Financial Services, sponsored by Jim Dougherty, who

joined the Rotary Club of Newport-Irvine.

Worth Repeating: “Thought for the Day” furnished by Greg Kelley of the

Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council: “We can often do more for others

by trying to correct our own faults than by trying to correct theirs.”

Francois Fenelon

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS COMING WEEK: Who did you help this week?

Don’t have an answer for that question? Try helping your community and

the world through a service club. You are invited to attend a club

meeting this coming week. Many clubs will buy your first guest meal for

you.

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m.: The Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at Five

Crowns Restaurant for a program by LaDonna Kientz, Newport Beach

librarian.

6:30 p.m.: The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will meet at the

Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club.

WEDNESDAY

7:15 a.m.: The South Coast Metro Rotary Club will meet at the Center

Club (o7 https://www.southcoastmetrorotary.orgf7 ) and the Newport

Harbor Kiwanis Club meets at the University Athletic Club.

Noon: The Orange Coast Exchange Club will meet at the Bahia Corinthian

Yacht Club.

5:30 p.m.: The Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa will meet at the Bahia

Corinthian Yacht to for a program on this years TransPac Yacht Race (o7

https://www.newportbalboa.orgf7 ).

THURSDAY

7 a.m.: The Costa Mesa-Orange Costa Breakfast Lions Club will meet at

Mimi’s Cafe for a business meeting.

Noon: The Kiwanis Club of Costa Mesa will meet at the Holiday Inn for

a program on golfing and conditioning; the Newport Beach-Corona del Mar

Kiwanis Club will meet at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club; the Exchange

Club of Newport Harbor will meet at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

for a presentation by Kathy McCarrell of the Child Abuse Prevention

Center; the Newport Irvine Rotary Club will meet the Irvine Marriott for

a program by John Seiler on “Another Look at Economics” (o7

https://www.nirotary.orgf7 ).

* COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published Saturdays in the Daily Pilot. Send

your service club’s meeting information by Fax to (949) 660-8667, e-mail

to o7 jdeboom@aol.comf7 or by mail to 2082 S.E. Bristol, Suite 201,

Newport Beach, CA 92660-1740.