For his 40 year and counting career, Hansgen thanked his listeners, WHIO, and the community for making his career possible. For kids starting their career he tells them to show up for work on time because someone will notice. His 2020 book, “Bigger Than Basketball: The Dayton Flyers’ Greatest Season” is available around town and online.
WHIO Radio Personality – Larry Hansgen Read More »
New and perspective members learned about volunteer opportunities with our club through these events. Committee chairs presented what each committee does for the club. Note that all CNO community events are free for all participants and their families. The Americana 5K Run is a City of Centerville event that we help run and donate money to and there is a cost to the runners for this event.
N.O.W. – New Optimists Wanted – Event Read More »
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective and helps in developing their skills in written expression. This year’s theme for the 2020-21 contest was “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.”
Essay Contest Winners Read Their Essays Read More »
Preschool Promise ensures that children are ready for Kindergarten by equipping preschools and families with exceptional support, coaching, and education. They are committed to addressing racial and social inequities in all we do. There is a responsibility to address the gap between the resources for white versus black children especially.
Preschool Promise, Robyn Lightcap and Jane McGee-Rafal Read More »
Mike Bevis and Judy DeMarco presented the 2021 Community Champion Award winner, Kris Horlacher. Kris is the Executive Director of the Dayton-based nonprofit Shoes for the Shoeless that she founded in 2010. Over 125,000 children have been served. They are a mobile shoe store with 2 trucks. Their mission is, “To provide new, properly fitting gym shoes and socks to local children in need.”
Community Champion Award Presented Read More »
The difference between Comic Books and Graphic Novels is that a Graphic Novel has a plot, a story arc, and a resolution. A Comic Book is a serial and only has a couple of chapters of the bigger story in a single issue. Adults read comic books to relax and allow your brain to create and that they are a great way to spend time with kids and grandchildren. “Live long, prosper, and read a graphic novel!”
Stephanie Bange – Graphic Novels Read More »
Public speaking is important. Seventy percent of people say it is an essential skill for success. The speakers today are sharing their perspectives on “Healing the World with Optimism.” The winner from each of the 2 days will represent Centerville Noon at the Zone 14 contest, which will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, March 9th, 2021.
Oratorical Contest – Week #2 Read More »
Since it was established in 1928, the Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. Our contest is named in honor of former Optimist member Margaret Barclay. She cared deeply about bringing out the best in kids and in living the Optimist Creed. She spent 40 years in public education and retired in 2000 as Principal at Magsig Middle School. While Margaret passed away in 2010, it is a pleasure to see her memory being recognized in this way.
Oratorical Contest – Week #1 Read More »
Knowing your history and heritage is important. HIstory education gives youth their identity. James Madison (founding father and author of the constitution) said, “Conscience is our most sacred property.” The presentation focus on using primary source documents to help listeners discover for themselves the heritage our founders gave us when they wrote and established American law and government.
Ricki Pepin – Your American Heritage – A Patriot’s Primer Read More »
His book, Hockey in Dayton , is a pictorial history of professional hockey in Dayton beginning with the 1950’s Troy Bruins continuing through the Dayton Gems of the 1960s and 1970s and the Dayton Bombers of the 1990s and 2000s. Also included are histories of other hockey teams that have called Dayton home.
Chuck Gabringer – Dayton Hockey History Read More »
