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Mr. Irrelevant, David Vobora, an outside linebacker from the University of Idaho, selected No. 252 by the St. Louis Rams, will be the honoree at the 33rd annual Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, June 23 to 27, according to founder Paul Salata.

Vobora will be welcomed to Orange County at 5 p.m. June 23 at the arrival party at Newport Dunes, where he will be introduced, showered with gifts from Orange County businesses and given proclamations from city, county and state officials.

The public is invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening of delicious food from local restaurants and a no-host bar for the price of $20 per person.

No reservations are necessary for the party.

On June 25, Vobora will receive the Lowsman Trophy at what Salata is calling “All-Star Lowsman Banquet and Rams Reunion” at the Newport Beach Marriott.

The 6 p.m. dinner will be emceed by sportscaster John Ireland and will feature celebrities and NFL players roasting and toasting Mr. Irrelevant. Tickets at $100 per person are available by calling (949) 263-0727.

On June 27, Mr. Irrelevant will travel to Huntington Beach for an evening of fun, food and bar-hopping beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.irrelevantweek.com.

ROTARIANS HAVE A BUSY WEEK AHEAD

More than 18,000 Rotarians from around the world are headed for Los Angeles this weekend for the annual International Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Hundreds of local Rotarians will not only be attending, but also volunteering at the four-day event that begins Sunday.

Convention-goers will hear reports of Rotary International successes around the world, including the group’s major thrust of polio eradication, for which it has invested more than $625 million, the Rotary Foundation’s Ambassadorial and Peace Scholarship programs, and hear speakers such as Dr. Margaret Chan, director general of the World Health Organization; Michael Josephson of Character Counts; Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and ambassador Philip Lader.

On Monday, local Rotarians from Newport-Balboa, Newport-Irvine and Newport Beach Sunrise will host international visiting Rotarians in their homes and local restaurants to give them a sample of American life. As the convention ends Wednesday night, all will leave with more knowledge of the Rotary’s role in the world and inspired to continue their good works.

WORTH REPEATING

Thought for the day as provided by Greg Kelley of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council: 

“The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.

“It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.... It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is sin.”

— Benjamin Elijah

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 at the corner of Redhill Avenue and Bristol Street.

Noon: The 20-member Orange Coast Exchange Club meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for a business meeting.

6 p.m.: The 60-member Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa meets at the Tee Room at the Newport Beach Golf Course to hear District Gov. John Brainerd present a program on “Vision Planning Overview.” Visit www.newportbalboa.org.

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. Visit www.kiwanis.org/club/costamesa. 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. Visit www.nirotary.org.

The 95-member Exchange Club of Newport Harbor meets at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club to hear Lou Penrose, district director for Rep. John Campbell. Visit members.cox.net/nhexchange club/index.htm.

TUESDAY

7:30 a.m.: The 47-member Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at Five Crowns to hear architect Richard Dodd discuss the history of architecture in Orange County. Visit www.newportbeachsunrise rotary.org.

Noon: The 20-member Rotary Club of Costa Mesa meets at the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites.

COMMUNITY & CLUBS is published Saturdays. Send your service club’s meeting information by fax to (714) 921-8655 or by e-mail to [email protected].