He also helped to establish a successful youth diversion center in Orange County to counsel families whose children were in trouble with the law. while at the same time serving on the boards of dozens of other organizations. many devoted to youth services and health care. A past president of the California Easter Seal Society and judge adjutant to the national board of the Navy League. Judge Schmidt also chaired the California State Refugee Resettlement Committee. served on the board of the Hoag Hospital 552 Club. and skippered the Commodores Division of the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce In Newport Beach. He was also a member of the California Judges Association. the American Bar Association. and the Orange County Bar Association. In keeping with his respect for all human beings. regardless of creed or social status.