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Experience |
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Parks Beaches and
Recreation Commission (PB&R)
2004-present |
Appointed on December 9,
2004 for a term which expires on
June 30, 2007.
Reappointed July 2007. Term limit, June 30,
2011.
The Park Development Committee conducts public
outreach on
park use and design and makes
recommendations to the
Commission based on its
findings.
The Recreation and Senior Services
Committee conducts
public outreach on recreational and
senior service issues and
makes recommendations to the
Commission.
The Budget Committee reviews the budget for Recreation
Senior Services with staff prior to it being recommended to the
City Council. |
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California Association for Parks and
Recreation
Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM)
2004-2008 |
CAPRCBM is the largest
State organization of its kind in the
United States.
In addition to providing training for new Parks
and Recreation Commissioners it provides information
on
trends in parks and recreation to its members and
lobbies
State and Federal government on issues
pertaining to parks
and recreation in California. |
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The Newport Beach
Sunrise Rotary Club Board of
Directors 2006-present |
I am currently the
President and will my term will attend in
June of 2010. I have served as the Chair for the Vocational
Service Committee in our club. Vocational Service is one of
the "Four Avenues of Service" of Rotary. In 2007, the Newport
Sunrise Rotary Club partnered with Working Wardrobes and
the Salvation Army of Orange County to provide Success
Workshops for participants in the Salvation Army's Work
Therapy program. |
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The Newport Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Resident Member/Board of Directors
2006-present |
The mission of the Newport Beach Chamber of
Commerce is
to promote economic opportunity through
business and
community leadership and to enhance the
social and civic
environment of Newport Beach. The
Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce is a business
organization of almost 1,000
members representing over
25,000 employees. The Chamber
with its five councils, committees, staff and
valuable
members—works with city officials, local
businesses and the
community at large to promote the
local economy. In addition
to my Board seat I am the president of the Civic Affairs
Council and serve on the Strategic Planning Subcommittee as
well as the Taste of Newport Steering Committee. |
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| Leadership Tomorrow
Board of Directors 2000-2009 |
Leadership
Tomorrow is a non-profit organization offering an
educational program in civic awareness and leadership. It is
designed to enable participants to become more involved in
our community. The program helps local citizens acquire a
better understanding of civic leadership through interaction
with a broad range of local experts and community leaders. |
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Newport Beach ad hoc Finance
Committee
Member 2006 |
The ad hoc Finance Committee looked into the future capital
outlay projects in the city of Newport Beach over the next 20
years in order to provide the City Council with input as to what
the city can afford to budget for the new City Hall Complex.
The committee made its recommendation to the Newport
Beach City Council on Tuesday May 8, 2006. |
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The Newport Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Governmental Affairs Committee
1999-present |
Establishes
and maintains effective lines of communication
with
local and state government, advocates the business point
of view, and analyzes various legislative issues and candidate
endorsements. |
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| Citizen's Police
Academy 2000 |
The
Citizen’s academy is designed to increase the
understanding of the Police Department's operations,
the
Academy is conducted over a twelve-week period.
Students
will learn from department personnel who are experts
in the
areas of SWAT, K-9, narcotics, major
crimes, patrol and
helicopter operations, traffic
laws, firearms and other related
fields. |
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Leadership Tomorrow Class of 1999 |
For one full business day a month, for nine months, class
members participated in a workshop focused on one aspect of
the local community (Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach) that
is common to all communities. During the workshops, class
members heard presentations and participated in panel
discussions and other activities with local leaders and experts. |
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First Annual
Lobsterfest At Newport Beach, Co-chair,
2009 |
Hosted by the
Newport Beach Sunrise an Costa Mesa Rotary
clubs, the event in it's inaugural year fed over 540 guests all
you could eat Maine lobster and tri-tip. Held at the Newport
Dunes and Waterfront Resort, raffles and the live auction
raised over $40,000.00 for local charities. Looking ahead to
2010, the lobsterfest will become a signature event for the
communities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. |
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| Taste of Newport
Beach 2008-present |
Celebrating its
20th spectacular year in 2008, the delicious
mix of great food, drink, music and fun will attract over 75,000
people to Newport Center Drive at Fashion Island for the party
of the year. The Taste of Newport serves up culinary
masterpieces from nearly 35 of Newport Beach's finest
Restaurants, as well as 15 premium wineries from throughout
California, ice cold brews and delicious cocktails. The
restaurants are truly spectacular, offering everything from
barbeque seared ahi and tiramisu to prime rib and crème
brulee. |
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| Corona del Mar 5K Run
2007-present |
Presented by the
Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce
and City of Newport Beach, this event draws thousands of
people for a scenic race/walk along the enchanting streets of
CdM. The race finishes along the bluffs of Big Corona State
Beach with restaurant row, merchant booths and live
entertainment. |
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| McFadden Square Legacy
Project 2006-2008 |
The committee was
charged with commemorating the
Newport Beach Centennial at this historic Newport Beach
landmark. This urban beautification project
recognizes the importance of the City’s history, added
aesthetic enhancements to the area, and gave
corporate and private donors an opportunity to
create their own lasting legacy through a variety of
naming opportunities. |
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| Newport Beach
Centennial 2004-2006 |
Served on the
Planning Committee for both the “100 Years
between the Piers Party” which was the closing event for the
Newport Beach year-long Centennial Celebration and the
kick-off event “Lets Do Launch.” Served as the
Entertainment Committee Co-chair and Chair respectively.
The entertainment at the events included the legendary Dick
Dale and Mark McGrath and the Beach Boys as the
headliners. There were an estimated 35,000 people in
attendance at the closing event and a sell-out crowd of
over 8000 people at the Dunes for the kick-off event;
possibly two of the largest beach parties ever sponsored by
a municipality on the west coast. |
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Corona del Mar
Centennial Celebration Planning
Committee 2002-2004 |
Brought together
the entire community in a
citywide celebration to honor the 100-year birthday of the
village of Corona del Mar. Along with special event
celebration, history, education and community involvement,
the Centennial Foundation launched a fundraising
campaign to support a time capsule monument to inspire
future generations. |
