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Board Members Mix & Mingle

Volunteer Appreciation Event Recap by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez T HE COMMUNITY OF HARBOR BAY ISLE HONORED volunteer board members who had served the previous year at an appreciation event held on April 30, 2026, at the Community Center. The evening began with a social hour, providing an opportunity for attendees to reconnect with longtime friends and welcome new faces. Following opening remarks and a toast to the community’s dedicated volunteers, the ceremonial gavel was passed from outgoing Master Board President Bill Pai to newly elected Master Board President Gary Lym. Guests then enjoyed a dinner catered by Asena Restaurant, a local Alameda favorite. More than 60 board members attended the event in celebration of the volunteers whose service helps strengthen the Harbor Bay Isle community. President Gary Lym presented the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award to Ms. Mita Raval of Sandpiper Cove. Ms. Raval currently serves on both the Master Board and the Sandpiper Cove Board of Directors and chairs the Community Architectural Committee (CAC). Her dedication of time, talent, and leadership to Harbor Bay Isle has made a lasting impact on the community. Known for her warm personality, beaming smile, and infectious laugh, Ms. Raval graciously accepted the award to the applause and appreciation of her fellow volunteers. Following dinner, attendees heard from Patrol Lieutenant Erik Klaus of the Alameda Police Department. Lt. Klaus provided an overview of crime trends in Harbor Bay Isle, noting that crime rates have declined in part due to the effectiveness of the Flock camera system. He explained that many investigations are successfully resolved with

Columbia Board Members Mike Martin, Gary Lym & May Ng

the assistance of camera footage and license plate information collected through the system. Lt. Klaus also discussed the increase in catalytic converter thefts throughout the city, as well as ongoing staffing challenges facing both the Alameda Police Department and the City of Alameda. He emphasized the importance of community partnerships in maintaining public safety. Harbor Bay Security has worked closely with the Alameda Police Department for decades and will continue serving as the eyes and ears of law enforcement within the Harbor Bay community.

Javier Silva, Harbor Bay Security Director with Patrol Lieutenant Erik Klaus of the Alameda Police Department.

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