Erin Dickerson’s Prayer
Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of enemies, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave nor forsake you.
Lord,
Bless our law enforcement, especially those here with us today. When You asked, “Whom shall I send?” they answered “Here I am Lord!”
Walk alongside them at every stop, on every call, and during every split-second decision. Give them wisdom, strength, and courage in any situation they face. And we ask You to bring wholeness, peace, and security to the family and friends who support them in their call to serve and protect.
Amen.
Announcements
- Bob Lawson announced that the Fishing Derby will be held on June 3, 2023. He said he still needs more volunteers. There are several jobs and some jobs that do not require fishing skills. Sign up on the website here.
- Tom Novak announced that there are 93 teams set to deliver flags. He said he could use some more volunteers at the flag facility for flag pickup and returns. Flags will be delivered on May 24, 2023.
- Greg Fay announced that at CNO 2.0 on 5/16/2023 there will be a speed networking event at Bock Family Brewing.
Happy Birthday Greg Hoffbauer
Today is Greg Hoffbauer’s Birthday. Bob Duffy led us in the singing. It was a packed house at lunch today as there were about twenty-five more guests than normal because of the Respect for Law Awards. You would have thought with so many additional audience members that we would have sounded better. With all the law enforcement guests you would have thought we would have feared getting a citation for disturbing the peace and maybe even arrested. But we sang as bad and probably worse than ever! Bob Duffy, you need to take some classes if you are going to keep leading us. It must be the director, right?
John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards 2023
Beth Duncan introduced the emcee for today’s awards ceremony, Gary Anderson. Present today were John and Paula Kalaman as well as Ruth O’Toole.
Every year one award is selected for the City of Centerville Police Department and one award is selected for the Washington Township Substation of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Nominations are accepted from the peers of those eligible. All employees of the department are eligible, not just police officers.
Each recipient receives a Respect for Law Award plaque.
It is now 25 years ago since the tragedy of January 1998 that took John P. Kalaman and Robert O’Toole.
You can view the Tri-Fold Brochure for the 2023 John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards here.
John Kalaman Spoke
John told today’s crowd, “Paula and I flipped a coin to see who was speaking today and you lost.”
This week is National Police Week. On October 1, 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726, a joint resolution of the 87th Congress, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Since 1786, The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, in Washington, DC is our nation’s monument to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our nation and its people. Our son, John P. Kalaman’s name is on this monument along with 23,000 thousand other names on the monument.
The “Respect for Law” Awards are a part of this week. Thank you to the men and woman that hold the thin blue line. It is a very difficult job.
For the three-hundred million people in the U.S., there are only one million police officers and deputies.
Between all the mental health issues and using drone technology, it is important to understand what our police officers and deputies do for us every day.
Thank you to all the law enforcement police officers and deputies for everything you do for our community.
Ryan Turner, City of Centerville Police Department
Centerville Police Chief Matt Brown told us about Technical Traffic Crash Investigator, Ryan Turner.
Chief Brown said, “I always enjoy coming to this event, we truly appreciate it.“
From Matt Brown
Thank you to the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, John and Paula Kalaman, Ruth O’Toole, and the Yankee Trace Staff.
Nominations are solicited from employees of the police department and sent to our awards committee for consideration. Those nominated are typically employees who have exhibited excellence through special accomplishment or a daily commitment to the mission and values of the department. This commitment is typically exhibited through the employee’s outstanding work product, attention to detail, exemplary treatment of the public, and cheerful and cooperative attitude with co-workers.
Here are a few excerpts from the recommendation by his coworkers:
Over the last year, Officer Turner has been of great help as we developed and integrated the new FTO program. Officer Turner spent a great deal of 2022 training new recruits due to the shortage of FTOs at the time, an assignment that can be fatiguing after going on for months but was always willing to help train when called upon.
Overall, Officer Turner regularly displays a casual, fun, and pleasant attitude at work and has done great work to benefit our department and community in 2022.
About Ryan Turner from the Flyer
Ryan Turner is the Technical Traffic Crash Investigator for the Centerville Police Department.
Officer Ryan Turner began his career with the Centerville Police Department in January 2008. He has served in a variety of roles including Traffic Enforcement Officer, Field Training Officer, Technical Traffic Crash Investigator, and most recently, a certified drone pilot.
As a technical traffic crash investigator, Officer Turner is often called to assist Centerville officers or surrounding agencies with serious traffic crashes. He has shared his expertise on traffic crash investigation techniques with the Quantitative Reasoning class at Centerville High School, helping students use mathematics to solve real world applications. Officer Turner recently became a certified drone pilot through the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing the department to utilize drone technology. Over the past year, Officer Turner helped develop the current field training program, with the ultimate responsibility of ensuring new recruits are prepared for their assignment.
In 2022, Officer Turner helped raise funds for our annual CPD Cares fundraiser which donates to charities like local food banks affiliated with Feeding America and breast cancer awareness in the Dayton Region.
Officer Turner takes pride in his duty to serve and protect and he goes beyond that role by dedicating his time and energy to efforts that make a difference in the community and he does it all with an enjoyable and encouraging demeanor that is hard to miss!
Ryan Turner Spoke
Thank you to John and Paula Kalaman for what you have done for our community and its law enforcement.
I love my job. I still work the road; I just like getting out there. This award means a lot to me and my family. Everyone at CPD is deserving of this award. They are good at their job and just want to go home safe.
Ryan then introduced several people from his family including his wife, child, parents, brother and uncle. He has a very supportive family.
Kathy DeBos, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
District Commander, Captain Mike Brem, told us about award recipient Kath DeBos.
From Mike Brem
Thank you to John and Paula Kalaman for continuing to support Law Enforcement with the memory of their son.
This award means a lot to all the people that Kathy has helped and the community and the Sheriff’s department.
Kathy is the “coffee bean” of the office. She changes the environment around her. The coffee bean analogy goes like this: If you boil carrots the carrots become soft. If you boil eggs the eggs become hard. If you boil coffee beans, the water becomes coffee.
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is an amazing program at the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff saw a need for a different approach in responding to mental health calls. The Sheriff started a partnership with Eastway Behavioral Healthcare, where a co-responder can team up with a deputy and respond to mental health calls giving the community member and deputy additional resources. We launched the program in July of 2020. Through this partnership, Eastway assigned two full-time qualified Mental Health Specialists to serve as co-responders with our deputies. Kathy DeBos has been with us since 2021 and has been involved with social services for over 20 years.
The number of calls that involve mental health issues is huge and CIT is reducing it dramatically. Most of the time these people don’t deserve involuntary incarceration and they need help with their issues and CIT connects them.
Each year this award is selected by the Washington Township Substation of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Nominations are accepted from the supervisors and peers of those eligible and all employees of the department are eligible, not just police officers.
Those nominated are typically employees who have exhibited excellence through special accomplishment or a daily commitment to the mission and values of the department. This commitment is typically exhibited through the employee’s outstanding work product, attention to detail, exemplary treatment of the public and cheerful and cooperative attitude with co-workers.
About Kathy DeBos from the Flyer
Kathy DeBos is the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Co-Responder for Montgomery County.
Since joining us in December of 2021, Kathy’s commitment to assisting those with mental health issues has been exemplary. Kathy is a valued member of our team and well respected by her co-workers due to her incredible work ethic, caring demeanor, and thoughtful treatment of those in need of mental health services. Kathy’s integration into our work force has been seamless due to her level of commitment and compassion for the community and its residents.
Kathy networks with other area CIT professionals and various agencies, including assisting the Centerville Police Department with residents requiring special attention. Kathy liaisons with local school guidance counselors, area psychiatrists, TJ’s Place of Hope, the Washington Township STAR program, and case managers from both Kettering and Premier hospitals to ensure those needing assistance get it in the most efficient manner possible.
Kathy’s attention to detail through her meticulous organization of case files and the way follow-ups are conducted has paved the way for a successful crisis intervention program. In 2022, Kathy provided mental health services to over 153 Washington Township residents and made over 324 repeat calls that helped link these residents with proper services and providers, including hospitalization, psychiatric care, shelter, assistance for our elders, and helping area teens find outlets to cope with modem day problems.
Kathy DeBos Spoke
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is truly amazing to be standing here. When I was first approached for the job, I thought no. After twenty-five years in mental health, I know how difficult mental health issues can be to deal with for law enforcement.
It turns out this is my favorite job out of my twenty-five-year career.
I want to thank my parents. I get emotional because my dad just had a stroke. I want to thank my dad for everything I believe in and to my husband and kids’ thanks for being so supportive when I am gone so much.
Mostly when I think about it, I want to thank the deputies for the nicknames, for teaching me and for the ride alongs. Especially, I thank you for helping with the joint calls. This is a very much needed program. My heart is full today. Maya Angelou said, “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.”
About the CNO John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards
From Bob Burkman:
In July 1965, a discussion between Past Optimist International President Carl Bowen and former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover resulted in the birth of the Respect for Law program. This is the fourth most popular international program with more than 1,500 Clubs participating last year.
After the tragic events of January 12, 1998, Centerville Noon Optimist member and then township trustee, the late Terry Blair became the driving force to name our club’s Respect for Law Award in honor of John Kalaman.
The John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Award and the Robert J. O’Toole EMT/Firefighter of the Year Award, given in October, are the results of Terry Blair’s efforts.
The Kalaman family pushed for the passage of Ohio’s Move Over/ Slow Down Law, adopted in 1999, requiring motorists to change lanes or slow when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.
There are many reminders of John Kalaman within our community. There is a John P Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament held here at Yankee Trace Golf Course, which funds a scholarship in John’s name, and a yearly blood drive is held in his name. The City of Centerville named a street for him.
Welcome Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Bryan Turner | Program |
| Dan Hypes | Deanna Nesbit |
| Daryl Wilson | Program |
| Grant Tinnerman | Ron Tinnerman |
| Jeff Mogg | Mike Bevis |
| Jeremy Roy | Program |
| Joe Turner | Program |
| Joey Turner | Program |
| John Curran | Joan Cordonnier |
| John Turner | Program |
| Kathy DeBos | Program |
| Joe Turner | Program |
| Joey Turner | Program |
| Phil Speelman | Stan Fronzaglia |
| Rob Streck | Program |
| Ruth O’Toole | Program |
| Ryan Turner | Program |
| Scott Morgan | Program |
| Teresa Russell | Program |
| Tyler Wilson | Program |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| John Curran | Joan Cordonnier | 1st Reading |
Happy Bucks
| Member | Reason |
| Dennis Dockins | Son, Dr. Stephen Dockins, graduated from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University on 5/13/2023. |
| Mike Brem | For the first time he is a grandpa. |
| Carolyn Taylor | Husband’s mass on his lung has shrunk by two thirds. |
| Carolyn Taylor | Son has graduated from the Wharton Business school with an MBA in Finance. |
| David Gaines | Just received the largest order in the history of his company. |
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Greg Griffin | Almost knocked sergeant Erin Laurito out when he lowered the projector screen. I guess the sergeant always has the right of way! |
| Bob Burkman | Forgot the flag from last week’s AOF skit. |
| Andy Higgins | Left his glasses at last week’s meeting which sergeant Carol Smerz went to great lengths to find the owner. |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Joined | Years |
| David Ladd | May 16, 2012 | 11 |
| Megan Dalton | May 17, 2022 | 1 |
| Rick Hartley | May 17, 2022 | 1 |
| Claire Kerr | May 17, 2022 | 1 |
| Michael Koveleski | May 17, 2022 | 1 |
| Dean Lundgren | May 17, 2022 | 1 |
| Bill DeShurko | May 18, 2011 | 12 |
| Jim Marker | May 18, 2011 | 12 |
| Rafael Santillan | May 18, 2016 | 7 |
| Kelly George | May 20, 2015 | 8 |
Birthdays
| Greg Hoffbauer | May 16 |
| Kristina Rainer | May 16 |
| Sally Martino | May 16 |
| Carolyn Taylor | May 17 |
| Jim Long | May 17 |
| Jack Anderson | May 18 |
| Amy Barker | May 19 |
| Mike Brubaker | May 19 |
CNO Donations – 2013 through April 2023
Click here to see a summary of donations the club has made since 2013
Thank You Notes Received
CLICK HERE to see the Thank You Notes the Club received this week.