Phather Phil’s Prayer

Heavenly Father our brains are our biggest asset and at same time our biggest problem. Sometimes we think so hard about something that we create a problem that wasn’t even there in the first place. Our brains are in
motion constantly even when we sleep. We make ecisions based on knowledge, instincts, and experience. Yet, many times we find out that what we thought was true just ain’t so. All this boils down to, thinking is
something that we must do with tremendous care. Lord help us with our thoughts for they turn Into words, words promote actions, actions led to habits, habits define our character and character becomes our destiny.
Amen!

Today’s Guests

Guest	Guest Of
Jack Akerman	Dor-Wood Club
Paul Atkinson	Dor-Wood Club
Brandon Barrometti	Judy DeMarco
Dan Brinkman	Bob Collins
Debbie Brinkman	Bob Collins
Karen Collins	Bob Collins
Noah Garel	Bob Collins
Ashley Heyne	Dean Heyne
Brody Heyne	Dean Heyne
Cody Heyne	Dean Heyne
Jackson Heyne	Dean Heyne
Joshua Heyne	Dean Heyne
Kaden Heyne	Dean Heyne
Michael Heyne	Dean Heyne
Mindy Heyne	Dean Heyne
Wesley Heyne	Dean Heyne
Tom Kendo	Ohio District
Kendal Koehler	Bob Collins
Stephen Koehler	Bob Collins
Paxton Kohler	Bob Collins
Penelope Kohler	Bob Collins
Sharon Larrimer	Larry Marrimer
Bryan McCormick	Dor-Wood Club
Mike McGrew	Dor-Wood Club
George Towsend	Rhonda Meeker
Jeff Umbreit	Sarah Umbreit
Jeff Zaret	Jean Pummill
Nick	Dean Heyne
Nicolas	Dean Heyne

Birthdays

Member	Birthday
Larry England	March 20
Shane Wilken	March 20
Sara Hemmeter	March 21
Tom Novak	March 23
John Kalaman	March 25

50^th Anniversary Lunch

The Centerville Noon Optimist club was started on March 19, 1968. We celebrated the 50 year milestone with an upgraded lunch buffet at Yankee Trace and a beautiful cake. Thank you to the social committee for a wonderful lunch!

50^th Anniversary Historical Perspectives

Paul Stull, who was inducted in January 1969, presented to us some of his memories from 50 years ago. No one has been a member of CNO longer than Paul. It amazed him how much the Centerville area has changed and grown since our club started. McEwen road and Route 725 were very lightly travelled. He would go running in that area and not see a single person.

Nancy Lehren was inducted on November 1994 and she gave us some perspective on our club at half of its age. She remembers that there were a lot fewer females in the club in 1994. In 1996, Jackie Corn became the first female president of CNO. Gail Aiken is the longest current female member of our club. Nancy has watched our club add these programs since she joined 25 years ago:

Childhood Cancer Program
Avenue of Flags
Tri-Star Basketball and Soccer

Nancy truly considers the club as family. She is thankful for such a caring group that helped her through her divorce and the loss of her brother.

Today’s Award and Speakers

Today we had the presentation of the 5^th Annual Optimist Community Champion Award. It was presented to husband and wife champions, Mindy and Dean Heyne.

https://centervillenoonoptimist.com/community-champion-award/

Mike Bevis briefly defined the meaning of the award and how the honoree is selected. There were nomination forms available on everyone’s table. The link above also contains the nomination form. Mike introduced Bob Collins, who wrote one of the Heyne’s nomination letters, and described to us the many wonderful things the Heyne’s do for children. Over the past 26 years they have loved and cared for 35 foster children. Bob presented to us what he wrote in his nomination. The text of Bob’s nomination letter and today’s speech is available below.

Bob introduced Brandon Barometti, the CHS band director, who also wrote a nomination letter for the Heyne’s. Many of the kids in the care of the Heyne’s have joined the CHS band. Barometti is thrilled he can be part of helping these children. The kids are succeeding above and beyond expectations. He gave us something to think about, ”If it takes a village to raise a typical family, what does it take to raise 37 kids, many with special needs?”

Judy DeMarco presented the award to the Heyne’s.

Dean Heyne briefly spoke after he and Mindy received the award. From their experiences, Dean and Mindy have learned that they judge much less; you never know what others are dealing with and the levels can be extreme. They appreciate ALL types of diversity, not just the typical diversity associated with race. He gave a big thank you to CNO for feeding the numerous kids we invited today and for the huge amount in savings it was for their budget!

Here is an article about CHS seniors Michael and Cody Heyne and the CHS band: https://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/local/autistic-twins-excel-centerville-marching-band/1mmVDbrKWkoTqTVuUWo0UO/

New Member Readings and Inductions

Name	Sponsor	1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction
Cindy Harris	Ron Tinnerman	1st Reading
Nick Tarkany	Chris McAlpine	1st Reading
Jeff Zaret	Amy Barker	1st Reading

Sergeants at Arms

Member	Infraction
Brian Nolan	Leaving CNO 2.0 at Heavier than Air Brewing before paying his tab. Pat Arehart covered it, and Brian paid him back so don’t be too hard on him.
Jean Pummill	Misspelling Brian Nolan’s name badge (Noble instead of Nolan).
Members born after 1968	Members born after start of CNO (March 19,1968).
Members living outside of Ohio in 1968	Members not living in Ohio at start of CNO in 1968.

Happy Bucks!

Member	Reason
Joan Cordonnier	Thrilled all the balloons for the tables fit in her car.
Joan Cordonnier	Don Kelley helping her untangle all the balloons.
Bob Collins	CHS Forte a cappella group took 1st in tri-state and moves on to State.
Jay McAlpine	Son Matthew McAlpine made the 40 under 40 group in Dayton.
John Kalaman	Paula, his wife and adult supervision, was able to make today’s lunch.
Tom Kendo	For the many new members we keep adding.
Blanca Ortiz	Parents coming for a visit.
Don Kelley	Bill Williams setting up Power Point and Greg Griffin for the assist.

Member	Month	Day	Joined	# Years
Joan Cordonnier	March	22	03/22/2008	10
Kris McKee	March	22	03/22/2017	1
Jeff Brown	March	25	03/25/2015	3