COMMUNITY & CLUBS:

The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor and Pacific Life Foundation gave away $20,000 in scholarships to 10 students from Estancia, Costa Mesa, Back Bay and Monte Vista high schools at a recent meeting.

Exchange members Bob Kinton and Bob Washer introduced Tennisson Oiler, chief executive of Pacific Life Foundation who became a key contributor to the annual ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) scholarship Awards by donating $10,000 to go with the club’s $10,000.

Costa Mesa High’s recipient was Sasha DaCosta, Estancia High’s was Hannah Butler, Monte Vista High’s were Kristen Kidd and Herendira Naranjo and Back Bay High’s were Yuridia Luna, Samantha Hagerman, Arturo Yanez, Jesus Higareda, Josh Wheeler and Edwin Coronel. Students shared their inspiring stories and career goals as they were honored.

Now there will be competition at both the district and national exchange levels, leading to a National Award of $10,000.

Congratulations to one and all.

BALBOA BAY REPUBLICAN WOMEN SEEKING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

Five thousand dollars in scholarships will be awarded in June to three graduating high school seniors, one college student, and one returning college student by the Balboa Bay Republican Women Federated, according to Marianne Zippi.

For all students applying for a scholarship, the criteria includes being a U.S. citizen, a Republican and at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also be registered to vote; preferably women, residents of Orange County and of good character. Candidates must be planning to work toward an academic four-year degree. In addition, for returning college students, the candidate must be at least 25 and returning to college to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Selection will be based on academic achievement, community involvement, including employment, and a 1,000-word essay on “Why the United States Constitution is Unique in Human History.”

Also required are two years of transcripts, current photograph of student, and two letters of recommendation from either a teacher, counselor, principal or clergyman along with the application and essay.

Deadline for applications is May 15. For information or to submit an application, e-mail Susan Kinkade at snowski1975@sbcglobal.net.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council: “Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different.”

— Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK

How are you giving back to your community? You are invited to attend a service club meeting this coming week to learn more about opportunity for service. Most clubs will buy your first meal for you as you get acquainted with them.

Today

7:30 a.m.: The 10-member Newport Harbor Kiwanis Club meets at Denny’s Restaurant, 290 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Noon: The 20-member Exchange Club of Corona del Mar meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, for a business meeting.

5:15 p.m.: The 15-member Rotary Club of Costa Mesa meets at the Metro Center at South Coast, 555 Anton Blvd., Suite 150. For more information, go to www.costamesarotary.org.

6 p.m.: The 65-member Rotary Club of Newport Balboa meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for Craft Talks by members Bill Davies and Gary Konecne. For more information, go to www.newportbalboa.org.

Thursday

7 a.m.: The 20-member Costa Mesa Orange Coast Lions Club meets at Mimi’s Café, 1835 Newport Blvd., Suite F.

Noon: The 50-member Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club meets at the Holiday Inn, 3131 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, go to www.CostaMesaKiwanis.org.

The 45-member Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. For more information, go to www.newportbeachkiwanis.org.

The 85-member Rotary Club of Newport Irvine meets at the University Club at UCI, 801 E. Peltasin, for the Annual Police Awards Lunch. For more information, go to www.ni-rotary.org;

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a business meeting.

Tuesday

7:30 a.m.: The 55-member Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 E. 16th St., for a program by Bo Glover. For more information, go to www.newportbeachsunriserotary.org.

COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published Wednesday in the Daily Pilot. Send your service club’s meeting information by fax to (714) 921-8655 or by e-mail to jdeboom@aol.com.