On Tuesday, May 1, Newport Harbor Elks Lodge hosted its annual Youth Night. There were over 150 children and adults in attendance where over $50,000 was awarded to outstanding youth and other charitable organizations for their good works. In addition to the awards, a spaghetti buffet was served to awardees and their families. The buffet added to the enjoyment and excitement of the evening and is a family favorite.
The awards ceremony began with Newport-Mesa Girl Scouts presentation of the Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Lodge Chaplain Tony Messina. Past Lodge Exalted Ruler Sharron Dearborn emceed the event.
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Prior to the awards, attendees were treated to a live music presentation by the 5th and 6th Grade California Elementary Band led by instructor Nick St. Royal… it was a crowd pleaser! Special recognition was given to Elko, deceased Newport Beach Police Dog who did so much for the community.
Presentation of awards was made by Newport Harbor Elks Lodge Officers: Exalted Ruler Jim Brownfield, Esquire Dan Roach, Chaplain Tony Messina, Secretary Nicole Sato, Leading Knight Bryan Baker, Lecturing Knight Sara Evans, Loyal Knight Phil Raimondi, Past Exalted Ruler Sharron Dearborn, Past Exalted Ruler Bev Purdum, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Rick Blake, Chairman of the Board Dennis Yosanovich, Trustee Maureen Schaller, and Trustee Missy Lott. More than $50,000 in awards was presented to the following:
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Newport-Mesa Girl Scouts
Eagle Scouts Awards
The Young Eagles
YMCA – Run the Race Ministry
Orangewood Home for Children – La Familia
Most Valuable Student – 12 Students
Newport Beach & Costa Mesa Police Dept.’s
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Harbor Area
Newport Harbor Elks Baseball Tournament
Elks National Foundation
California-Hawaii Elks Major Projects, Inc.
High School Athletic Awards: Costa Mesa, Estancia, Newport Harbor, and Corona Del Mar High Schools
High School Arts & Music: Costa Mesa, Estancia, Newport Harbor, and Corona Del Mar High Schools
Human Options
The evening was brought to a close after a special “thank you” to all who attended the event, the awardees, program presenters, and those who served on the Newport Harbor Charitable Tate Fund, Inc.
Above Photo: Third from left Newport Harbor Elks Dan Roach presenting a $1,000 check to Young Eagles group Ed Martell, and Debbie and Zach Cavanaugh
