Announcements
Dor-Wood Optimist Club Invitation to Hear Tom Nichols, the Voice of the Dayton Dragons
Paul Boeckman announced that the Dor-Wood Optimist Club has invited Centerville Noon Optimist members to their meeting on Thursday, March 27th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Presidential Banquet Center. Their speaker will be Tom Nichols, the voice of the Dayton Dragons. Lunch is $12.25. If you’d like to join Paul, let him know by March 20th so he can RSVP.
Tri-Star Basketball
Greg Fay, on behalf of Scott Langer, the co-chair for Tri-Star Basketball, said that the next Tri-Star Basketball event will be on March 8, 2025, at Watts Middle School. Sign up to volunteer for the event using the Member Calendar. There are two shifts to choose from, 8-10:15 and 10-12:15. They need about 33 volunteers for this event. Kids aged 7-12 will compete in pass, shoot, and dribble contests. You don’t need any basketball skills. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, registration, running the contests, scoring the participants, and handing out trophies. The event is also an opportunity to get to know fellow CNO members. They expect about 100 kids to participate.
Donation Requests Approved at February 2025 Board Meeting
CNO continues to make a meaningful impact on the community through various donations.
Several donation requests were discussed at the meeting. The Board approved $4868 in grants.
- $1500 to Centerville Science Olympiad for a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D printer
- $1000 to Centerville Track and Field for the 50th Annual Centerville Elk Relays
- $600 to Dayton Christian School for the 8th Grade Washington DC trip.
- $500 to Centerville Police Department for the Mystery Night Out
- $500 to Centerville City Schools for Integrated Transition Options Program (ITOP)
- $418 to Centerville High School Advanced Ceramics Studio for Queen City Clay Field Trip
- $350 to Driscoll Elementary 3rd Grade for Home-A-Rama Animal Research Books
Social Events
Euchre Tournament
Greg Fay announced a Euchre tournament on Friday, February 28, 2025, at ContempoRoast. For details and to sign up, use the Member Calendar.
Bourbon, Wine and Beer Tasting
Greg Fay announced that Patrick and Diane Arehart will host a Bourbon, Wine and Beer tasting at their home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. For details and to sign up, use the Member Calendar.
Happy Birthday Stan Fronzaglia
Today was Stan Fronzaglia’s 80th birthday!
We sang “Happy Birthday” to Stan and, believe it or not, we sang on key! Greg Fay said that Stan has been part of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club for 25 years and has been a dedicated supporter of CNO 2.0 since its inception eight years ago.
Have a great year Stan!
CNO 2.0 Meeting at Zinks Fine Wines & Meats
The venue for tonight’s CNO 2.0 meeting was Zinks Meats and Fine Wines at 409 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Centerville, Ohio. The meeting kicked off with an enthusiastic round of applause for the Zinks staff, who continue to be outstanding hosts for our gatherings. The food and drinks were excellent.
For those that wanted, they could purchase a flight of wines for a wine tasting.
There were 35 people at the meeting.
Greg Fay, chair of CNO 2.0, said he was so thankful for all the guests and members that came to tonight’s meeting. Greg recapped what our club is all about and that information is at the bottom of this article.
Greg Fay encouraged members to stay engaged, invite friends to join, and enjoy the wonderful wine and food provided by Zinks. Whether through volunteer efforts, social gatherings, or major fundraising initiatives like the Avenue of Flags and Christmas Tree sales, the Centerville Noon Optimist Club continues to blend fun with meaningful service.
About CNO 2.0
CNO 2.0 is a club within a club of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. CNO (and CNO 2.0) is a world class service organization. Being a member of either club allows their members all the same opportunities to participate in fundraising and club activities. CNO 2.0 was created in 2017 and is very much a part of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club started in 1968. CNO has given away over $2 million during its history. CNO is a group of like-minded members that are passionate about helping youth and having fun in the process.
Annual Fundraisers
- Avenue of Flags
- Christmas Tree Lot
- Golf Outing
Major Activities for the Youth in our Community
- Build-a-Bear at Children’s Hospital or for other child-related organizations
- Fishing Derby in June
- Kid’s Day in the Park in August
- Egg Hunt
- Safety on Wheels Bike Rodeo
- Haunted Trail
Volunteer and Social Event Signups Available Online with the Virtual Clipboard
Did you know that you can now sign up to volunteer or to take part in social events using a simple online registration form right from your phone or PC? The Member Calendar has a complete list of upcoming volunteer opportunities and social events.