Bob Burkman’s Prayer
Today’s prayer is given in memory of Phather Phil Robinson.
Heavenly Father, when men and women come together in their walk for a purposeful reason, like our Optimist Club, wonderful things happen.
We may not realize it, but our presence is our gift to others. Just being here to enjoy the fellowship, to answer the call of those so much younger than ourselves and to bask in the sunshine of our endeavors is certainly your gift to us.
We know you must love it when the people you have gifted are willing to sit down together and share those gifts for the benefit of others.
May we continue to abide by your love and council to make life worthwhile for all the people and kids we meet.
Amen.
Announcements
- Governor Bill Stone is requesting the following for the 3rd Quarter Ohio District Conference: Collecting Items to be assembled for care packs for residents of The Family House in Toledo. The Family House offers transitional housing for homeless families and is a ministry supported by the Toledo Optimist Club. Below is the list of items needed. Please drop off at our noon meetings or make arrangements to get to Bill and Kelly Stone prior to the Ohio District meeting on April 28th-April 29th, 2023.
- Needed travel size Hygiene products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Hand Lotion, small packs of tissues, toothbrushes, Toothbrush cases, Toothpaste, inexpensive washcloths, Q tips, Cotton Balls, Band-Aids, Razors, Feminine hygiene products, condoms, deodorant, small packs of baby wipes, individually wrapped snacks.
- Greg Griffin announced that the Easter Egg Hunt went great. There were 350 kids and 250 parents. There were 9000 eggs distributed in a field and scooped up by happy kids. There were 15 golden eggs and kids who found those received a special prize basket. For 2024, Ashley Simeone and Emily Duke will take over as co-chairs of the event. Greg Griffin and Pat Behn have done an excellent job running the event from 2015 to 2023.
- Erin Dickerson announced that “The Castle” Fishing Day will be held on May 1, 2023, at the RecPlex. They need several volunteers from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. They need help with setup, fishing, cooking, and cleanup. Erin expressed that this event was transformational for her and highly recommends you experience it for yourself all while having a great time! Use the Member Calendar to sign up.
- Tom Novak thanked all the volunteers who are calling those that have not yet renewed their Avenue of Flags subscriptions.
- Nancy Lehren announced that the next Build-a-Bear will be on 4/12/2023 at Dayton Children’s Hospital. They are expecting forty-five kids. Additionally, volunteers will be dressing more bears for the Ronald McDonald House and for the nurses in the Oncology unit to have on hand.
- Jane Fiehrer, co-chair with Deb Saunders of the Visual Arts Contest, announced the contest has been extended until May 15, 2023. The contest is open to all area kids aged eleven or lower as of October 1, 2022. Please let kids know like your children and grandchildren. Kids can submit pictures of their art online.
- Nancy Lehren announced that the Childhood Health and Wellness Committee is collecting new and gently used books for children aged 1-13. These books will be delivered to area children in need. The committee will also accept money and purchase books for the program. Donations will be accepted by Sue Brubaker at lunches through April 25, 2023.
- Bob Lawson announced that he needs lots more volunteers for Family Adventure Day at the RecPlex on Saturday, April 29, 2023. There is a shortage of volunteers because the Ohio District meeting is on the same day. Please help if you can, especially if you can bait a hook and remove fish from a hook. Use the Member Calendar to sign up.
Joseph Young Magic
Beth Duncan introduced magician Joseph Young, an Internationally Acclaimed Nine-Time Award-Winning Magician from Big Stone Gap, Virginia who has performed all over the USA.
Some of his career highlights include winning the 2011 International Battle of Magicians and being named the 2004 Houdini Rising Star of Magic.
He has shared his talents throughout the United States for 25 years. Joseph performs over 120 events annually and specializes in shows for corporate, family, school, churches and non-profit organizations.
Beth Duncan hired him to do strolling magic at her party later this afternoon. Since he was already in town and he loves non-profits, Joseph was more than happy to perform for our CNO meeting for no additional fee.
His performance was amazing and very funny. Later that evening, I saw him perform up close and he is incredible at that as well.
Thank You
Thank you, Joseph Young, for making us laugh while fooling us!
2022-2023 Officers and Board of Directors Nominations for CNO
Jean Pummill, CNO Secretary, reported that the nomination committee of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, comprised of past presidents, the current president and incoming president have nominated the following members for the Optimist Year 2023-2024:
- President Elect: Paul Boeckman
- Vice Presidents: Katie Calloway and Evelyn Griffin
- Board of Directors for 2-year terms: Mike Creech, Dennis Dockins, Jim Mogan, Steve Rau, Deb Saunders
- Board Members with 1 year left to serve: Mitch Bodenmiller, Andy Dickerson, Rachel Goetz, Art Hung, Carol Smerz
- Past president representative: Nancy Lehren
- Beth Duncan will serve as the Immediate Past President
- The incoming president chooses the Treasurer and Secretary. Roland Rapp has been chosen for Treasurer and Jean Pummill for Secretary. They are both currently serving in those positions.
We will hear from each of the nominated board members and officers over the next 3 to 4 weeks.
Steve Rau, Nominated for Board Member
Steve has been a member of CNO since 11/27/2019.
Steve spoke:
I’m very pleased to be nominated to the board. Thanks to Mike Bevis for bringing my name up at the nomination meeting and thanks to Tom Novak for bringing me into the club. I’ll do the best I can. I’m committed to the job and the club’s mission.
Deb Saunders, Nominated for Board Member
Deb has been a member of CNO since 10/8/2016.
Deb spoke:
I joined the club almost 7 years. It has been my pleasure to work with Mike Bevis providing marketing materials. I co-chair the Visual Arts Contest with Jane Fiehrer. I enjoy working on the Golf Committee. I enjoy volunteering at Build-a-Bear events and working on the Christmas tree lot.Being asked to serve on the Board is an Honor. I look forward to it and will do my best!
Welcome Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Andrea Bublitz | Diane Arehart |
| Joseph Young | Speaker |
| Kevin Hurley | Stve Mays |
| Patti Mundey | Ellie Parker |
| Sam Estes | Mike Bevis |
| Scott Hertenstein | MIke Bevis |
| Sonja Hertenstein | Mike Bevis |
| Trayce Thalheimer | Dan Thalheimer |
| Megan Kreusch | Paul Boeckmann |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| Lyla Ward | Carol Smerz | 2nd Reading |
| Andrea Bublitz | Diane Arehart | 2nd Reading |
| Sharon Baker | Beth Duncan | 3rd Reading |
| Sam Routsong | Scott Langer | Induction |
Happy Bucks
| Member | Reason |
| Beth Duncan | $10 Happy Bucks for her business Lizard Apparel Celebrating its 10th anniversary. Plus another $1 for the shameless self promotion. |
| Joe Madden | Celebrating 30th Wedding Anniversary with Mary. He said that Mary should be VERY happy! |
| Joe Madden | $5 Happy Bucks, Thank you all for the well wishes during his recent health issues. |
| Tom Novak | Thanks to all the volunteers who are calling those that have not yet renewed their Avenue of Flags subscriptions. |
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Chris McAlpine | Fined because basically he is asking to be fined every week. |
| Sam Routsong | New member, you are now fined. |
| Bob Collins | Cut off Sergeant Langer on the way to today’s meeting. |
| Dan Thalheimer | Stealing Sergeant Scott Langer’s seat at a meeting. |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Joined | Years |
| Judy Johnson | April 11, 2022 | 1 |
| Jenna Robbins | April 11, 2022 | 1 |
| Ron Tinnerman | April 11, 2005 | 18 |
| Blanca Criner | April 16, 2014 | 9 |
Birthdays
| Pam Truitt | April 11 |
| Steve Kohls | April 12 |
| Rick Talda | April 13 |
| Emily Duke | April 14 |
| Jessica Wagner | April 14 |
| Anne Kessler | April 15 |
| Carol Burkman | April 16 |
| Ellie Parker | April 16 |
CNO Donations – 2013 through March 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 we received this week.