CNOtes are blog articles about weekly Tuesday noon lunch meetings and monthly CNO 2.0 evening meetings.
Drones are useful right now for last mile deliveries. Drone Express is a logistics firm focused on bringing safe, reliable, autonomous, eco-friendly package delivery throughout the country. The article discusses the problems drones are solving right now and how big the business will be in just a few more years.
Drone Express, Lisa Barhorst Read More »
Food allergies affect 3-5% of children and the number is increasing. A lot of allergies are outgrown. Rarely are allergies to peanuts outgrown. Of those with allergies, more than 90% are only allergic to 1 or 2 foods. Learn more about food allergies and how it affects children and families.
Food Allergies in Children, Dr. Terri Moncrief, MD, MS Read More »
Ray Snedegar tells the story of the ordeal he experienced when he oversaw the first flight of Operation Babylift and its crash where miraculously there were numerous survivors. Operation Babylift was the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to the United States and other western countries (including Australia, France, West Germany, and Canada) at the end of the Vietnam War.
Operation Babylift, Ray Snedegar Read More »
The scholarship requires a guidance counselor’s recommendation with an emphasis on financial need and a desire to pursue a degree in the student’s chosen trade. In addition to financial assistance, each student will have two mentors. A scholarship to Sinclair University provides up to $750 per semester for up to six semesters, sufficient for an associate degree. A scholarship to Trade Schools is a one-time payment of $2500
Skilled Trade Scholarships 2022 Read More »
The mission of It’s Time 2! is to address bullying, raise awareness of mental health issues and teen suicide using real stories to inspire young people to accept one another, treat each other with respect, and ultimately make the right choices. They discuss the problems and how students, teachers, family and friends can be a part of the solution.
It’s Time 2! Be Part of the Solution Read More »
Since 1983 Habitat has built new homes for over 300 families. They build 6-8 homes per year. Additionally, they rehabilitate homes to be accessible and perform critical repairs.
Homes are built based on the size of the family. The minimum number of bedrooms is three and they have built up to five-bedroom homes. The homes are affordable because of all the volunteer labor used to build them.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton Read More »
Did you ever wonder who Tom Frazier was and why we honor his memory annually with the Tom Frazier Memorial Golf Classic?
Read Mike Bevis’ speech, the daughters’ speeches and a poem written by Tom Frazier based on the Optimist Creed in this special version of CNOtes here.
Dr. Tom Frazier was a charter member of the Optimist Club of Centerville Noon (CNO).
Dr. Tom Frazier, Charter Member of CNO Read More »
Gary Smiga presented the 2022 awards and the renewals from last year. This year there were 5 recipients and 3 renewals.
Annually, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville recognizes outstanding youth with Memorial Education Assistance Awards given in memory of the club members who have passed away while active members. Recipients must be a graduating high school senior attending a college or university, be a resident of Centerville or Washington Township, have a strong record of participation in community service activities and possess a financial need. Applicants also write an essay which is used to select the winners.
Memorial Educational Assistance Awards 2022 Read More »
Get an update on the status of Uptown Centerville and Centerville Cornerstone projects. Uptown Centerville is a vibrant district at the heart of our community. Uptown is a welcoming, walkable destination that is home to our history and a friendly gathering place where local businesses thrive. Overall, the City of Centerville wants to make the area a safer, easier place to park, stay and play in Uptown Centerville.
Uptown Centerville Updates – Michael Norton-Smith and Kate Bostdorff Read More »
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.
John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards 2022 Read More »
