CNOtes are blog articles about CNO 2.0 evening meetings. CNO 2.0 meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM.
CNO 2.0 met at North Sea Brewing to hear Dayton native and retired nurse Tamara Gonzalez Oberbeck tell how she has traveled solo through 43 countries with one backpack, a string of working gigs, and a budget of about $40 a day.
The Peripatetic Traveler Sees the World on $40 a Day Read More »
Jaida Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator at Crayons to Classrooms, told CNO 2.0 how the Dayton nonprofit has distributed more than $40 million in free school supplies to teachers in under-resourced schools since 2009, and will serve 150 schools and 10 childcare centers this coming school year. Members spent the rest of the evening at Rumbleseat Wine assembling journals for students.
Crayons to Classrooms Puts Free School Supplies in the Hands of Local Teachers Read More »
Library Director Liz Fultz shared an update on the Centerville Library, including receiving the Torch Award for Ethics, a look at 2025 usage highlights, and the progress of its renovation, which adds interactive spaces and an expanded Creativity Commons makerspace funded in part by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club and opening later this summer.
Liz Fultz Shares Library Highlights and Renovation Updates at CNO 2.0 Read More »
Karen King of Centerville-Washington History shared the stories behind its three sites, the new Outdoor Rural Education Center, and several familiar local landmarks.
Karen King Shares Centerville-Washington History Read More »
Centerville High School SADD advisor Lindsey Schmidt visited CNO with five members of the club, including 2025-2026 President Titus Le, to share their work and to thank the club for supporting two new “Arrive Alive, Don’t Text and Drive” signs at the high school.
Centerville High School SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions Read More »
Centerville High School Junior Gyurim Kim, founder of Kits of Hope, led the club in assembling hygiene kits for children in need.
Gyurim Kim and Kits of Hope Read More »
Caroline Comer shared how Victory Project helps young people build confidence, responsibility, work ethic, and hope for the future through mentoring, life skills, accountability, and strong relationships.
Caroline Comer Shares Victory Project Story at Underground Chuck’s Read More »
CNO 2.0 met at Zink’s Meats and Fine Wines for an evening of socializing, upcoming social event announcements, and a review of recently approved grants.
Social Night at Zink’s Meats and Fine Wines Read More »
Committee chairs gave fast updates on the programs that support kids in Centerville and Washington Township, with dates, volunteer needs, and a few stats that show the scale of what the club funds each year.
Optimist 2.0 Club Day Highlights Youth Programs, Scholarships, and Community Events 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 »
