2026 State of the Bay Luncheon

Thank you for attending and supporting the 2026 Newport Harbor Foundation Luncheon. Your presence helped make this special gathering a meaningful celebration of our harbor, our community, and the shared commitment that keeps Newport Harbor thriving.

A special thanks to the Newport Harbor Yacht Club for once again hosting the luncheon and for its generous contribution to this special event.

We are especially grateful to our outstanding speakers, whose time, insight, and dedication made the program so memorable: Kaysha Kenney, Victoria Orphan, Seymour Beek, Harbormaster Paul Blank, Duffy Duffield, Chris Miller, and Bill Kenney. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our emcee, Councilmember Joe Stapleton, for guiding the luncheon with warmth and professionalism.

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We offer heartfelt thanks to our Gold Sponsors: CR&R Environmental Services, Degler Family Foundation, John Morgan, Manouch Moshayedi of MX3 Ventures, Mark Moshayedi of MSM Global, and Ed Roski. Your leadership and generosity help strengthen the Foundation’s ability to serve and protect Newport Harbor. Sponsor Video Tribute

We are also deeply grateful to our Silver Sponsors: David Adams, Donald Ayres, Bayside Village Marina, Shelley and Philip Belling, Burnham-Ward Properties, Fletcher “Ted” Jones Jr., The Kelly Family, Kathy and Bill Kenney, Tom McKissick, Linda Merrifield, Newport Dunes Resort, and Francesca and Carl Rehnborg. Your continued support makes a lasting impact on our work and our community. Sponsor Video Tribute

A very special thank-you goes to Julie Ackman for her tireless work in organizing and bringing this wonderful event to life. Her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment were essential to its success.

Thank you once again to everyone who attended, sponsored, spoke, volunteered, and contributed to the success of the luncheon. Your generosity and involvement mean so much to the Newport Harbor Foundation. We truly could not do this without you.