Erin Dickerson’s Prayer
Lord,
Our earthly life contains the occasional stormy time. We may feel as though we are being rained down on, blown around by the wind, or tossed and turned as though we are inside of a tornado. Just like our ever-changing weather outside, we fail to recognize the storms in our life will pass as well. Help us to keep an optimistic outlook as we weather the storms in our lives and to remember you are with us through it all.
Amen.
Get to Know a Member – Joan Cordonnier
President Sarah Umbreit interviewed Joan Cordonnier for this week’s Get to Know a Member feature. Joan shared that her favorite sport to watch is USA Hockey. When asked about competing in the Olympics, she said she would choose swimming, but admitted she would not medal. Looking back on her early days with the club, Joan recalled that the first event she participated in was the Bike Rodeo.
Cordonnier joined CNO on March 22, 2008, and was sponsored by Kelly Stone.
Announcements
Youth Appreciation City Barbeque Fundraiser
Joan Cordonnier, on behalf of the Youth Appreciation Committee, announced a City Barbeque restaurant takeover on Thursday, March 12, 2026. City Barbeque will donate 20% of all sales to support Youth Appreciation when customers show this event flyer at checkout, either printed or on your phone. For online orders use code “GIVE” at checkout.
Easter Egg Hunt Preparation and Volunteer Dates
Carrie Thompson shared an update on preparations for the annual Easter egg hunt. Approximately 4,000 of the 8,000 Easter eggs still need to be stuffed. Volunteers are invited to help on March 28, 2026, at St. Leonard’s beginning at 9:00 a.m. Volunteer sign-up for the April 4 Easter egg hunt event day is available online by using the Member Calendar.
Wine, Beer and Bourbon Tasting Social
Sarah Umbreit announced that Patrick and Diane Arehart will host a Wine, Beer and Bourbon Tasting at their home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM. For details and to sign up, use the Member Calendar.
Visual Arts Contest Submission Reminder
Rachael Goetz said that there were over 100 entries for the Visual Arts contest this year, which is about 2.5 times as much as last year. The committee will meet soon to pick the winners.
CNO 2.0
Sarah Umbreit announced the upcoming CNO 2.0 meeting on March 19 at Underground Chuck’s, a new restaurant near the Dayton Mall. The guest speaker will be Monnie Bush, Founder and CEO of the Victory Project, a mentoring and personal development program for disengaged young men.
Tri-Star Basketball
Scott Langer, speaking on behalf of Tri-Star Basketball, shared that the event will be held on March 7, 2026, at Watts Middle School. Volunteer shifts are available from 8:00 to 10:15 a.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please sign up using the Member Calendar.
Centerville Football Coach John Puckett
Cameron Langer introduced today’s guest speaker, John Puckett, Head Football Coach of the Centerville Elks. Cameron shared that John was his coach for three years. John played football, basketball, and baseball at Chaminade Julienne and is a member of the CJ Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to play at Saginaw Valley State in Michigan and is currently the President of the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association.
Family and Coaching Background
Coach Puckett said he lives in Centerville and has four sons, including identical twin sons. One of his sons is a recruiting specialist for the University of Alabama football program, and his youngest son is a golfer at CHS. He also described his coaching journey through seven programs in four states, including stops in Indiana, South Carolina, and Michigan, and said that living in Michigan made him a bigger Ohio State fan.
From Transactional to Transformational
Puckett credited Ron Ullery for bringing him to Centerville in 2010 and said his approach changed over time. He explained that he started out as a transactional coach, focused on doing the job and getting results, but Centerville helped him see how much more impact a coach can have on young men beyond the field.
Tough and Thankful
He said the program’s core values are to be tough and to be thankful. Toughness, he explained, is how you respond to life on life’s terms. Gratitude is recognizing the people and opportunities that help you grow.
Thankful Thursday
One example was “Thankful Thursday,” where players and coaches text someone with a specific thank-you for something they have done. He said the goal is to make gratitude specific and practiced, not generic.
Bigger than Wins and Losses
Coach Puckett said Centerville football is bigger than the scoreboard. The focus is helping players become better brothers, better teammates, and better young men, and carrying those habits home. He talked about being “tough and together” and the program’s black flag mindset of continuing to work and compete.
Closing and Community Support
He noted that many coaches on the current staff are CHS graduates and said this year’s team includes multiple college prospects. He closed by inviting the club to contact him if there are opportunities for the football team to serve local businesses or the community, saying the answer will always be yes.
Thank you
Thank you, Coach John Puckett, for sharing the Centerville football mindset and for the work you and your staff do to help develop young men on and off the field.
New Member Readings and Inductions
- Bob Thomas, First Reading, sponsored by Jean Pummill
Happy Bucks
- Nancy Lehren, Stan Fronzaglia, and Julie Walling-Noeth each gave a Happy Buck because Scott Langer is doing well after his recent health scare, and he was at today’s meeting.
- Stan Fronzaglia is flying to Florda to spend time with family for the next two weeks.
- President Sarah Umbreit paid $2 after confirming the bell and gavel remained protected, covering the fine she would have owed.
Sergeants-at-Arms Fines – Nancy Lehren and Tony Danial
- Jerry Stahley was fined for stealing Sergeant Nancy Lehren’s thunder while discussing the recently discovered mugs with the president’s name on them.
- Tom Novak was fined because the last Root Beer mugs CNO used for the Americana Festival had his name as the last one to appear on them, right before Sergeant Nancy Lehren became president of CNO.
- Myron Rheaume was fined for telling the Sergeants he was happy to see 2 great people then asked, “Have they arrived yet?”
- Stan Fronzaglia was fined for having 400 tickets at home labeled “keep this coupon.”
- Lynne Reilly was fined for misunderstanding the meaning of a strip of tickets.
- Scott Langer was fined for touching the bell before the meeting.
- Dave Kay was fined for bad-mouthing Springboro while introducing guests.
- Cameron Langer was fined for wearing shameless self-promotion apparel.
- Kristen Marks was fined as part of the random fine of the week.
Welcome Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Bob Thomas | Jean Pummill |
| Joannie Kingseed | Dave Kay |
| John Puckett | Speaker |
| Rex Caswell | Greg Hoffbauer |
| Rich Salwan | Dave Kay |
| Tim Walker | Mike Bevus |
| Jack Pan | Jayne Weikel |
Club Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Joined | Years |
| Chris Ziehler | February 26, 2017 | 9 |
| Melissa Deeter | February 27, 2023 | 3 |
| Judy DeMarco | February 27, 1998 | 28 |
| Jane Fiehrer | February 27, 1998 | 28 |
| Greg Hoffbauer | February 27, 2023 | 3 |
| Mindy Hoffbauer | February 27, 2023 | 3 |
| Stephanie Llacuna | February 27, 2023 | 3 |
| Fran Sheehan | February 27, 2023 | 3 |
| Dick Stevens | February 28, 2001 | 25 |
| Kelly Stone | February 28, 2001 | 25 |
Birthdays
| John Thompson | February 24 |
| Pat Behn | February 26 |
| Blanca Criner | February 26 |
| Matt Goeke | February 26 |
| John Sherman | February 26 |
| Jon Wesney | February 26 |
| Aaron Campbell | February 28 |
| Joan Cordonnier | February 28 |
| Judy Johnson | March 1 |
| Tim Clemmer | March 2 |
| Rachel Goetz | March 2 |
| Tim Stull | March 2 |
Thank You Notes Received this Week
CLICK HERE to see the Thank You Notes we received this week
Links to PowerPoint and Pictures
CLICK HERE to see the PowerPoint Slide Deck from this week’s meeting