Community & Clubs:

Former Newport Beach Mayor and City Councilwoman Evelyn Hart was presented the John Crean Book of Golden Deeds award by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor.

The Book of Golden Deeds was first awarded in 1917 by the National Exchange Club, and the Newport Harbor club has been awarding it for the past 19 years, according to Garry Twinkle, awards chairman. Exchange Club member John Crean’s name was added to the title of the award upon his passing several years ago in recognition of his community service.

Club member Ed Romeo, who had served as president of the Friends of OASIS, said Evelyn Hart had volunteered to replace him when his term was up. During her year as president, Hart headed up the successful $10-million capital campaign to build the new OASIS facility, which is under construction.

Club member Wally Ziglar defined Hart as “Love and Service” as he had worked with her on several community efforts. Hart served on the Newport Beach City Council for 16 years after she served on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for four years.

Club member Rick Taylor said he was so impressed with Hart’s help (when he ran for City Council) and personality that he named his third child “Evelyn.”

In accepting the award, Hart noted that she traveled a lot as a child, and when she landed in the Harbor area she embraced the community and has enjoyed the opportunity to serve. In the audience and supporting Hart was former Newport Beach Police Chief Pete Gross, a fellow OASIS member. Congratulations, Evelyn, on a well-deserved honor!

NEW OFFICERS FOR LIONS CLUB

Harbor Mesa Lions Club recently held its installation of new officers for the 2009-10 year. Immediate Past District Gov. Elizabeth Warren officiated as the following officers took their new positions:

President Sue Seager; First Vice President Jennifer Kelder; Second Vice President Maureen Coffey; Secretary Marianne Allen; Treasurers Eileen Jensen and Cathy Waters; Tail Twister Lynn Seaholm; Lion Tamer and Past District Gov. Barbara Hayward; Bulletin Editor Carol Van Holt; and Directors Ann McIlroy, Terry Burchynsky, Lisa Knowles, Cathy Waters, Sally Uhlir, Carol Proctor, Arlene Schafer, Sandi Scheafer, Terri Stoker and Dalila Vaden.

The club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Costa Mesa Country Club and the third Monday at various restaurants in Costa Mesa. For further information or to attend a meeting, call (714) 962-0265.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the Day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council… “I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacation with better care than they do their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change.”

— Jim Rohn

SERVICE CLUB MEETINGS THIS WEEK

How are you giving back to your community? Help your community and the world through a service club! For many, service club membership is an extension of our religious beliefs and congregation affiliation.

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 for a program by Manuel Aragon on “Taking Years Off the Body.”

6 p.m.: The 65-member Rotary Club of Newport Balboa meets the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a “Craft Talk” by member Yvonne Karn.

THURSDAY

7 a.m.: The 20-member Costa Mesa Orange Coast Lions Club meets at Mimi’s Café.

Noon: The 50-member Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club meets at the Holiday Inn, Costa Mesa. For more, visit www.CostaMesaKiwanis.org.

The 45-member Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. Visit www.newportbeachkiwanis.org.

The 85-member Rotary Club of Newport Irvine meets at the University Club at UCI, for a club assembly. For more information, visit www.ni-rotary.org;

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for the annual classic car show in the BCYC parking lot beginning at 11 a.m.

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