Community & Clubs:

“Using New Social Media to Effectively to Communicate with your Congregation” is the subject of the Sept. 16 luncheon meeting of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council, according to Greg Kelley, program chairman.

“The presentation should familiarize all with an understanding of the ABCs of using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other social media as an effective communication tool,” Kelley said.

The guest speaker is Eric Chevalier, new media consultant at S3RUM, experienced in the social media for getting the message out. Nonprofit organizations would probably find the subject helpful as well.

“This is our annual meeting with the focus on clergy attendance as a new school year begins,” said Council President the Rev. Julie Elkins of the First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa. Clergy new to congregations in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Newport Beach are free, while others attending will pay $10 with a reservation or $12 without the reservation. The meeting is open to the public.

The day begins at 11:45 a.m. with a reception, followed by a noon luncheon. Chevalier will begin speaking at 12:30 p.m., with adjournment by 1:30 p.m.

The meeting will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach at Balboa and 15th Street on the Balboa Peninsula.

Reservations are a must and can be e-mailed to nmiinterfaith@aol.com or made by calling (949) 689-4443.

NEWPORT IRVINE GOLF CHALLENGE

The Orange County Golf Challenge, sponsored by the Newport-Irvine Rotary Club, will be Sept. 28 at the Aliso Viejo Country Club.

“We will be playing a scramble format with an 11 a.m. shotgun start,” said Tournament Chairman Earle Zucht.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children, Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council, Community Senior Serv, YMCA of Orange County and the Rotary Foundation.

The fee for individual golfers is $225 and $900 for a foursome, according to Zucht.

For more information, call Zucht at (949) 887-4892 or Daiva Rugienius at (949) 735-2779 or visit www.ocgolfchallenge.com.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the Day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council. “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.”

— C. Malesherbes

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 business meeting.

6 p.m.: The 65-member Rotary Club of Newport Balboa meets the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a program honoring the Newport Beach Fire Department. Speaker will be Fire Chief Steve Lewis. For more information, visit www.newportbalboa.org.

The 15-member Rotary Club of Costa Mesa meets. Call (714) 914-1078 for this week’s meeting location.

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 information, visit www.CostaMesaKiwanis.org.

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

The 85-member Rotary Club of Newport Irvine meets at the University Club at UCI for a program by Martin Smith, editor-in-chief of Orange Coast Magazine. For more information, visit www.ni-rotary.org.

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a program by Tom Coyle, M.D. discussing “Character, Confidence and Courage.”

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m.: The Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at Five Crowns for a program by Father Henry, update on the school project in Africa. For more information, visit www.newportbeachsunriserotary.org.

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 .