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Embracing the Chaos
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS JIM AND JUDY DAVENPORT SHARE THEIR CURRENT STATE OF MIND , WHICH MOMENTS IN THEIR LIVES WOULD MAKE FOR A GREAT MOVIE AND THEIR FAVORITE CLUB EVENTS . meaningful things . My dad cared deeply about his faith , his family and friendships . JUDY : My grandmother . She was an amazing woman and a reliable resource to me . She taught me lessons I use in my daily life .
BW : What is your current state of mind ? JIM / JUDY : Our family ’ s theme throughout this year has been “ embrace the chaos ,” professionally , politically and while parenting .
BW : What guilty pleasure makes you feel the most alive ? JIM : Competition . I like to compete in everything . There has to be a winner and a loser , always . It drives my wife and kids crazy . JUDY : Sidecar Doughnuts and a midday Kéan Coffee .
BW : What event in your life would make a good movie ? JIM : My professional poker playing days . The movie “ Rounders ” needs a sequel . JUDY : Both my deliveries at Hoag Hospital . Warning : explicit language .
Every so often , the editors of Bay Window send out a questionnaire to one of the esteemed members or employees of an International Bay Clubs property to gain some insight into his or her life . These nine questions allow our readers to learn something new about old friends , or discover somebody they have not met before . For this issue , we ’ re getting to know Newport Beach Country Club members Jim and Judy Davenport .
BAY WINDOW : What is the quality you most admire in a person ? JIM DAVENPORT : Patience — a trait my wife is continuously working on . JUDY DAVENPORT : Punctuality — a trait my husband is continuously working on .
BW : Who are you currently most proud of ? JIM / JUDY : We are more than proud of our kiddos , Jack and Kate . They make us laugh , have big hearts and are just fun to be around .
BW : What “ old person ” things do you do ? JIM : No more running for me ; I am all about the power walks now . I started a “ dad walk ” in my neighborhood and our favorite topics include what brand of barbecues we like the best . JUDY : I love going to bed early . I ’ m usually exhausted by 9 p . m . I also look forward to waking up early and enjoying my morning coffee solo before anyone else gets up .
BW : Who is your hero ? JIM : My father , Bill Davenport . He came from humble beginnings to accomplish very
BW : What do you consider to be your greatest achievement ? JIM : I have found a career in something I truly love to do : helping others make good decisions . JUDY : Beating Jim in pickleball every Sunday afternoon . It never gets old .
BW : Out of all of the events at NBCC , what ’ s your favorite and why ? JIM : Easily the cardboard boat races . I take building my boat very seriously . Unfortunately , it ’ s not long after my kids board the cardboard- and tape-filled vessel that it keels over and we take home the Titanic trophy . JUDY : I always look forward to the Dive In movie night [ at the swimming pool ]. It ’ s so much fun for the kids and adults .
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