Bob Burkman’s Prayer
Heavenly Father. Here we are, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville, recommitting ourselves for the 56th time, to enrich the lives of the children in our community. Everything old is new again.
Thank You for the new beginning You have provided. You have placed wonderful people in positions of leadership. You have brought like-minded members together to support our club’s goals.
We pray that You give us all the energy, wisdom and patience to enable us to continue the work that needs to be done for our youth.
Thank you, God, for new beginnings.
Amen
Welcome President Joan Cordonnier
Today was Joan’s first week as President of the Optimist Club of Centerville Noon. It was a great meeting. We look forward to the next year under her leadership and thank you for all the time you are about to give your club on behalf of the youth of our community.
Announcements
- Larry Lynde said the Haunted Trail is fast approaching. Thank you so much to Denise O’Neill and Mike Cordonnier for all their hard work for this event. The weather looks perfect for both nights.
- Larry Lynde said that Mike Cordonnier’s theater students have been hard at work building sets for the Haunted Trail and they will come and set up but could use our help. If you have time to volunteer for setup or tear down, please sign up online.
- Denise O’Neill said that the Haunted Trails biggest volunteer need is for trail guides. They need more guides, especially on Wednesday. The refreshments team on Wednesday could also use more help. Additionally, they need a Jason to work the chainsaw. Sign up online.
- Beth Duncan announced that the deadline to sign up for the Keeneland trip is 10/10/2023. Sign up online here.
Installation Banquet Recap
Joan Cordonnier gave a recap of last week’s Officer Installation and Awards Banquet. Check the pictures at the bottom of this article to see numerous photos from the night taken by Debe Dockins.
Congratulations to Optimist of the Year Sue Brubaker.
Congratulations to Rookie of the Year Erin Laurito.
There were several thank yous for the evening:
- Gary Smiga for being the emcee. He was fantastic.
- Ohio District Governor Bill Stone was there to install the new board members and officers.
- Social committee which included: Debe Dockins, Sue Jessee, Erin Laurito, and Sarah Umbreit, for all their hard work putting on a great party.
At the meeting there was the traditional passing of the gavel from President to President in the order they served our club.
At the end of the meeting Joan and Beth rang the bell together.
Read last week’s CNOtes for full details.
Joan Cordonnier’s Changes for this Year
President Joan Cordonnier discussed some of the changes she would like to see this year.
Joan wants members old and new to get to know each other. One Tuesday each month there is a birthday table. If your birthday is during that month, please sit at that table. It will be a chance to get to know fellow members better. There is always a special sweet treat for everyone at the table.
On the same week as the birthday table, she also plans a seating mix-up day. Members will be randomly assigned to a table. CNO has a lot of new members and we all need to get to know them and each other better.
There will be a “Gratitude” speaker each week. She envisions this being a little more personal than a “Happy Buck.” An example was how today Joan Cordonnier said, “Being in front of people is not my strong suit, but I welcome the opportunity to grow.” Joan continued, “When you share gratitude it is contagious, and then others will share their gratitude.” If you have a “Gratitude” to share, let Joan know ahead of time and she will call on you during that portion of the meeting.
Yes for Parks, Reverend Harvey Smith
Debe Dockins introduced Reverend Harvey Smith. Harvey has served on the Centerville City School Board, the Park District Board, the Dayton YMCA Board, and is a founding member of Centerville Rotary Club and he has more than 50 years of perfect attendance.
Harvey came to talk to us on behalf of the Yes for Parks Levy. He told us about all the good the Centerville-Washington Park District does for our community. There is a 1.0-mil parks and recreation replacement levy on the November 7th, 2023, ballot.
Slides
The slide deck has more information than is listed in this article.
You can view the slide deck of the presentation here.
From the Yes for Parks Website
The Centerville-Washington Park District has played a vital role in improving the quality of life for Washington Township and Centerville residents since 1959 – delivering fun, healthy and outstanding park experiences that connect the community with the outdoors. Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, nine nature parks and 34 neighborhood parks encompassing 1,063 acres in Centerville and Washington Township.
Each of the 51 parks has varying amenities. You’ll find a sprayground, a dog park, a skatepark and an archery range; top-notch sports fields; hiking trails and nature preserves; and more, all within the boundaries of one suburban Ohio community of 61,000 people.
The Park District offers over 750 programs every year that cover nature, recreation, adventure, and more! Your parks are what keep Centerville and Washington Township open, green and livable. For a full description of parks, amenities and programs, please visit www.cwpd.org.
The Park District is a separate entity from the City of Centerville and Washington Township.
Planned Investments for the Next 10 Years
- Repairing aging hardscape areas, such as paved trails and courts
- Conservation and habitat management of natural areas
- Implementation of the Grant Park Master Plan
- Replacing aging equipment and park amenities, such as playgrounds
- Continuation of CWPD’s ADA Transition Plan
- Continuation of award-winning program offerings
- Ensures the Park District can retain excellent, highly qualified staff
How Can You Help?
- Visit yesforcwparks.com
- Volunteer! Help us get the word out about our Levy and the benefits to the community
- Yard Signs! Put out a yard sign to show your support
- Donate to the Yes for Parks Levy Fund
- Support our social media accounts!
- Facebook Yes for Parks
- Instagram yesforcwparks
Thank You
Thank you, Reverend Harvey Smith, for speaking to us about the Yes for Parks Levy and reminding us of the good done by the Centerville-Washington Park District.
Welcome Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Alex Simon | Bob Duffy |
| Carol Kennard | Program |
| Carrie Cook | Kathy Rearick |
| Dave Davis | Julie Walling Noeth |
| Denise Logan Heuser | Julie Walling Noeth |
| Harvey Smith | Program |
| Jessi Davis | Julie Walling Noeth |
| Rick Davis | Julie Walling Noeth |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| Ginger Ross | Stan Fronzaglia | 3rd Reading |
| Peggy Tarnowieckyi | Diane Arehart | 2nd Reading |
Happy Bucks
| Member | Reason |
| Tom Beery | 7th year celebration of being cancer free. |
| Tom Beery | Will be singing the National Anthem on October 15, 2023 at the Bengals – Seahawks game. |
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Joan Cordonnier | Her entry in the member directory still says Up and Running instead of Lizard Apparel as her place of work. |
| Joan Cordonnier | Misspelled Calendar on the QR display at front of the room. |
| Bob Burkman | Confusing the sergeants. |
| Beth Duncan | Not paying many of her fines last year in a timely basis. |
| Cameron Langer | Wearing a shirt that is a shameless self-promotion of a business. |
| New members of the CNO board of directors | Not wearing your new board of directors pin today. |
| Mike Bevis and Myron Rheaume | Wearing the same shirt today. |
| Jay McAlpine | Son Chris McAlpine insulted the sergeants today and was tardy. Jay fined for not raising him better. |
| Larry Lynde and Don Massie | As part of the Sergeant of Arms Committee they are not scheduling new sergeants the way the current sergeants expect. |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Joined | Years |
| Christy Gariety | October 3, 2011 | 12 |
| Valorie Huff | October 7, 2004 | 19 |
| Jesse Gaither | October 8, 2016 | 7 |
| Jim Mogan | October 8, 2016 | 7 |
| Deb Saunders | October 8, 2016 | 7 |
| Rachel Selby | October 8, 2016 | 7 |
| David Cordonnier | October 9, 2022 | 1 |
| Lisa Maciejewski | October 9, 2022 | 1 |
| Jon Wesney | October 9, 2022 | 1 |
Birthdays
| Anne Kohls | October 4 |
| Rachel Selby | October 7 |
| Christy Gariety | October 9 |
| Paula Kalaman | October 9 |
| Laurie Westheimer | October 9 |
CNO Donations – 2013 through August 2023
Click here to see a summary of donations the club has made since 2013
Thank You Notes Received
CLICK HERE to see the Thank You Notes received this week