Announcements
The Little Mermaid at CHS
Mike Cordonnier announced that Centerville High School will present The Little Mermaid on the following dates:
- Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 PM
- Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Unlike some past shows that began at 7:30 PM, these performances will start at 7:00 PM to make the event more family-friendly and allow younger children to get home earlier. Mike encouraged everyone to attend, especially those with grandkids or little ones—it’s a great opportunity for a fun, family night out.
Family Adventure Day – April 26, 2025
Greg Fay announced that CNO will host a casting station during Family Adventure Day at the RecPlex on April 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers are needed— please sign up to help using the Member Calendar. Volunteers do not need any fishing experience; the ponds are not ready yet so no actual fishing will occur.
Announcements from the Last Lunch Meeting
Safety on Wheels – May 18, 2025
Steve Mays, the Chair of the Safety on Wheels program, is looking for 10 volunteers for the event at Forest Field Park from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on May 18, 2025. This year’s event includes new activities like a temporary tattoo station for young riders. Please sign up using the Member Calendar.
Build-a-Bear
Carol Smerz announced that the next Build-a-Bear will be May 2, 2025, at South Community Mental Health Center in Moraine – volunteers are needed. Please sign up using the Member Calendar.
Kentucky Derby Party
Sue Jessee announced that the Derby Party will take place May 3, 2025, at 4:30 PM. For details and to sign up, use the Member Calendar.
CNO 2.0 Venue and Details
The venue for tonight’s CNO 2.0 meeting was The Brunch Pub at 101 W Franklin St, Centerville Ohio. Thank you to the team at The Brunch Pub for the great food and the space.
Understanding Ourselves with the Enneagram
Greg Fay introduced Jordan McMahan, who educated us about the Enneagram, a personality typology system that dives deep into the motivations, fears, and instincts that shape who we are. A Centerville native, Jordan has spent the last six years working as an Enneagram Consultant and now runs her own coaching and consulting practice.
The Enneagram, derived from Greek—ennea meaning nine and gramma meaning figure—is a nine-point model that helps individuals explore their inner workings. Unlike surface-level personality tests, the Enneagram “disarms the ego,” helping people better understand their true selves beneath the layers they’ve built up for self-protection.
A Map to the Soul
Jordan compared the Enneagram to the movie Hook, where Peter Pan, having forgotten his identity, rediscovers his true self. Similarly, the Enneagram helps people uncover who they are beneath the roles they play. It’s more than a personality quiz—it’s a tool for personal transformation, relationship growth, and team dynamics.
Centers of Intelligence
Before diving into the nine types, Jordan outlined the three Centers of Intelligence—Head, Heart, and Body—which determine how people primarily perceive the world:
- Head (Types 5, 6, 7): Driven by anxiety, seeks security
- Heart (Types 2, 3, 4): Driven by shame, seeks identity and connection
- Body (Types 8, 9, 1): Driven by anger, seeks justice and autonomy
The Nine Types at a Glance
Each Enneagram type has a core fear, core desire, core weakness, and a “core longing”—something they deeply need to hear:
- The Reformer (1): Desires to be good and right; struggles with resentment
- The Helper (2): Wants to feel loved and needed; struggles with pride
- The Achiever (3): Seeks admiration; struggles with deceit
- The Individualist (4): Craves uniqueness; struggles with envy
- The Investigator (5): Wants to be competent; struggles with emotional detachment
- The Loyalist (6): Seeks safety and support; struggles with anxiety
- The Enthusiast (7): Desires happiness and stimulation; struggles with gluttony
- The Challenger (8): Aims to protect themselves and others; struggles with excess
- The Peacemaker (9): Wants harmony; struggles with sloth and avoiding conflict
Each type represents a different way of seeing the world, and Jordan emphasized that no type is better or worse than another—each has gifts and challenges.
Learning More
Jordan encouraged those interested in exploring the Enneagram further to reach out via email. She offers one-on-one coaching, team consulting, and workshops—including a three-hour option recently presented to the University of Dayton women’s track team. She also recommended The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron for further reading.
Thank You
Thank you, Jordan McMahan, for helping us better understand ourselves and others through the Enneagram.
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 you can now sign up to volunteer or participate in social events using a simple online registration form from your phone or PC? The Member Calendar has a complete list of upcoming volunteer opportunities and social events.