Speed Networking at Nelly’s Taste of Bolivia
Five rounds of speed networking highlighted the evening, along with updates on upcoming community events.
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Skilled Trades Scholarships and CHS Spirit Chain
Fred Polizzi shared the success of CNO’s Skilled Trade Scholarship Program, which has supported 16 students since 2019. Members also helped raise $2,782 for Centerville High School’s Spirit Chain through donations and a club match.
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Annual Picnic Lunch at the Margaret Barclay Shelter, 2025
The Margaret Barclay Shelter stands as a tribute to her lasting contributions to our club and community. Many volunteers helped make this year’s picnic a success. With no scheduled speaker, members spent the time socializing with fellow Optimists.
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STAR Feedback and Emotional Intelligence from UD Center for Leadership
David Evans from the University of Dayton Center for Leadership explained how Emotional Intelligence drives leadership success and how the STAR Feedback method can improve both praise and constructive feedback.
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Jim Mogan’s Life as a Tour Manager
Jim Mogan shared stories from his decades as a tour manager, including baseball trips, international adventures, and the unexpected moments that come with leading thousands of travelers around the world.
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Therapeutic Riding Institute’s Healing Impact – Stephanie Llacuna
Certified Instructors at TRI provide therapeutic and adaptive riding lessons, along with equine-assisted learning and counseling programs. Participants of all ages with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges come for the life-changing connection they find through horses.
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Crayons to Classrooms and CNO 2.0 Team Up to Help Teachers
Amy Kopp from Crayons to Classrooms spoke about their mission to support teachers in underfunded schools. Members assembled 100 student journals and donated dozens of bags of school supplies to help local students get the tools they need to succeed.
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Memorial Educational Assistance Awards 2025
Gary Smiga presented the 2025 awards and renewals. This year, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville honored five first-year winners and four renewals with Memorial Education Assistance Awards. These awards, given in memory of deceased club members, recognize outstanding graduating seniors from Centerville or Washington Township who demonstrate community service, financial need, and submit an essay.
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Ohio’s Aerospace and Defense: Strengthening the Nation’s Strategic Edge
Joseph E. Zeis Jr., Senior Policy Advisor for Aerospace and Defense to Governor DeWine, outlines how Ohio’s critical installations, from Wright-Patterson AFB to NASA Glenn, drive innovation, sustain over 38,000 jobs and fortify America’s defense industrial base. Learn about the state’s four pillar strategy to preserve key facilities, spur R&D, attract new missions and develop a skilled workforce.
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Annie Molnar Shares the Story Behind Molnar Family Lights
Annie Molnar shared how she and her husband transformed a love for graphic design and Disney-style projection into Molnar Family Lights, a dazzling holiday show that brings joy to thousands each year in Springboro. From DIY beginnings to RGB lighting and live music, their passion project has become a seasonal destination.
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