Bowling and Socializing at Poelking Lanes
A great time was had by all in the VIP Suite tonight at Poelking Lanes. Bowling, including shoes, was donated by Joe Poelking.
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Mike Watkins
Mike Watkins is the Butler County chapter president of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national organization with local chapters that provides beds for children who do not have access to them. Organizations sponsor Build Days. They provide both the money and the labor and, in just 3-4 hours, they have built as many as 140 beds, with an average of 50-60 beds per Build Day.
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Joseph Young, an Award-Winning Magician
Professional magician Joseph Young performed at today’s Noon Meeting as a guest of Club President Beth Duncan.
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Youth Appreciation Awards 2022-2023
The coordinating principal of Centerville High School, John Carroll, and the CHS guidance counselors presented the annual Youth Appreciation Awards.
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Good Works Farms, Marie Canaday
Good Works Farm, Inc. is an inclusive community and farm-based recreational and vocational program located in Waynesville, Ohio. The farm provides a supportive environment for children and adults with special needs.
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Safetyville Square and OI Foundation Director
Katie Calloway discussed the Safteyville Square program that CNO will run for the first time in June, 2023. Also, Craig Boring, the Executive Director of the Optimist International Foundation, spoke about the Foundation.
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March Madness and Optimist International President Bob McFadyen
Bob McFadyen spoke briefly and then we socialized while watching March Madness games. Later, some people stayed for the Trivia contest at Loose Ends Brewing.
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Optimist International President Bob McFadyen
Bob McFadyen gave us a motivational speech about being members of Optimist International and ideas for adding members when our youth need Optimist clubs more than ever.
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2023 Essay Contest Winners Read Their Essays
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. This year’s theme was “Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?”
The top three essays were read by their student authors.
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Ohio’s first Youth Ombudsman, Jenny Stotts
A Youth Ombudsman is a person who is there to listen to any concerns from youth, young adults, or other adults involved in the children services system. They will review their situation, look at documentation, and speak to others to help reach a solution.
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