CNOtes are blog articles about weekly Tuesday noon lunch meetings and monthly CNO 2.0 evening meetings.
Updates were shared on the Oratorical, Got Talent, and Essay Contests, along with an overview of Optimist 2.0 and ways members can get involved.
Club Day at St. Leonard Highlights Youth Contests and Optimist 2.0 Read More »
John Condit shared excerpts from his documentary Alone on the Mound, examining the life of Eric Show and the night Pete Rose broke baseball’s all-time hits record. Condit also discussed his personal connection to the story, and the final in-studio interview he conducted with Pete Rose.
John Condit Presents “Alone on the Mound,” A Film About Eric Show Read More »
The Holiday Dinner was filled with good food, fellowship, and music from Moses and Xavier Mabarak, creating a warm celebration of the club’s work throughout 2025. Val Huff, Sue Brubaker and Evelyn Griffin received the Christian D. Larson Award.
Holiday Party 2025 and Christian D. Larson Awards Read More »
Centerville Noon Optimists celebrated three exceptional Centerville High School students with the annual Youth Appreciation Award. These honorees, recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service, exemplify the values of optimism and dedication. Learn more about Tyler Hillberg, Abby Carroll and Bryn Conde, and the inspiring stories shared during this special event.
Youth Appreciation Awards 2025-2026: Honoring Excellence at Centerville High School Read More »
Patrick Arehart explained how artificial intelligence can save time, improve writing, organize notes, and solve everyday tasks without needing any technical skills. He demonstrated real examples like dictation cleanup, recipe restoration, itinerary planning, and building full presentations in minutes, showing how AI can help anyone become more productive and creative.
Practical Uses of AI That Make Life Easier Read More »
Patrick Arehart explained how artificial intelligence can save time, improve writing, organize notes, and solve everyday tasks without needing any technical skills. He demonstrated real examples like dictation cleanup, recipe restoration, itinerary planning, and building full presentations in minutes, showing how AI can help anyone become more productive and creative.
Practical Uses of AI That Make Life Easier Read More »
Karl Frydryk led a humorous TREEvial Pursuit contest that highlighted key facts about our Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser, with help from Greg Griffin, Bob Myers, and Mike Creech. Members also received important reminders about deliveries, safety, and the teamwork needed to reach our expected $50,000 in net profit.
TREEvial Pursuit and Tree Lot Update Read More »
Al Bailey, President of Honor Flight Dayton, shared how the program has grown from small volunteer flights to large charter and military transport missions that have taken more than 12,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. He explained the lasting impact these trips have on World War II, Korean, and Vietnam veterans and how Honor Flight continues to honor those who served.
Honor Flight Dayton Read More »
Melissa Riley Patsiavos, Director of Marketing and Air Service Development at Dayton International Airport, shared how DAY is expanding flights, attracting new airlines, and driving $5 billion in regional economic growth. She highlighted the airport’s convenience, major projects like Joby Aviation’s EVOLT facility, and how flying local helps secure future routes.
Dayton International Airport Growing with New Routes and $5 Billion in Development Read More »
College Football Hall of Famer Keith Byars returned to his hometown roots to share how family and focus shaped his journey from Roth High School to Ohio State and the NFL. With humor and heart, he spoke about setting goals, giving 100 percent, and the importance of teamwork in both sports and community life.
From Dayton to the NFL: Keith Byars on Goals, Grit, and Giving Back Read More »
