Every year, one award is selected for the City of Centerville Police Department and one award is selected for the Washington Township Substation of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Nominations are accepted from the peers of those eligible. All employees of the department are eligible, not just police officers. The recipients this year are Sergeant Josh Ratliff and Deputy Bill Jones.
John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards 2024 Read More »
The Avenue of Flags committee put on a skit to teach us about the Avenue of Flags fundraiser. Additionally, we heard from people nominated to the Board of Directors for the Optimist year starting October 1, 2024.
Avenue of Flags Kickoff 2024 Read More »
The winners of the 2024 Photography Contest were introduced by Roberta Taylor.
Additionally, we heard from people nominated to the Board of Directors for the Optimist year starting October 1, 2024.
Photography Contest Winners 2024 Read More »
Their mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. They want all youth to achieve their full potential. Additionally, the Officers and Board of Directors Nominations for CNO for the year starting October 1, 2024, were announced.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley, Christopher Mackey and Chad Lovins Read More »
Tonight was the first combined evening meeting between the Centerville Noon Optimist Club and the Greene Optimist Club.
Greene Optimist Club Joint 2.0 Meeting Read More »
Dr. Lober discussed the recent separation of conjoined twins and how it has taken Dayton Children’s Craniofacial Program to new levels. They can perform procedures that almost no one else will attempt. We were also treated to three fantastic songs from the play, “Mamma Mia!” that CHS is performing over the next two weekends.
Dayton Children’s Craniofacial Program and CHS Performs Mamma Mia Read More »
CNO members Maha Kashani, Vida McDowell, Phil Speelman and Jim Mogan each told us a little about themselves and their experiences.
Meet the Members Day Read More »
The mission of the OI Foundation is, “Seeking, receiving, and managing funds and real personal property for the benefit of Optimist International and its Member Clubs in its charitable, literary, and educational activities.” Learn more from Bill Stone. Craig Dring facilitates the TOP Optimist Club of which he is very passionate. The TOP Optimist Club is a stand-alone club comprised mostly of members who participated in TOP Soccer.
Optimist International Foundation and TOP Optimist Club Read More »
The fund provides grants to protect conservation properties in perpetuity through the acquisition of green space, restoration of ecological value, and protection and enhancement of river and stream corridors. They create natural spaces with habitat and ecological services.
Clean Ohio Conservation Fund Program, Matt Lindsey Read More »
Tonight was an evening of fellowship enjoying the UD Flyers winning the first-round game against Nevada. It was a great comeback win and thrilling to be around so many fans of UD basketball. There was a new member induction and a first reading.
March Madness 2024 Read More »
