Phather Phil’s Prayer
Heavenly Father as adults we can look back on our lives and try to figure out why and how we became the person we are now. Many will discover that one or two people shaped our personality or steered us to become interested in the vocation or avocation we now enjoy. To our benefit we were drawn to those who enjoyed life to the point of admiration. We thank you Lord for those people and for putting them in our path. Now it is our time to pass on that same enthusiasm and optimism, to steer kids to the joys of leading a fulfilling life. There are any young people out there that are in need. Help us Lord to be that one person who can make a difference.
Amen!
Today’s Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Anna Bargmeyer | Bob Bargmeyer |
| Kevin Bargmeyer | Bob Bargmeyer |
| Rob Dement | Speaker |
| Julie Ilg | Mike Bevis |
| Bryan Link | Jean Pummill |
| Laura Roesch | Mike Bevis |
Today’s Speaker
John Carroll introduced our speaker, Bob Dement, athletic director at Centerville High School. Bob thanked CNO for our contribution for the new football helmets. These helmets, he explained, have sensors that monitor each “head hit” of each player, making the sport safer. He praised the district for its support of the 32 varsity level programs, told us that Lacrosse is increasing in participation, while football and wrestling are decreasing. CHS will have a new scoreboard thanks to the Athletic Boosters. Bob also shared that both boys and girls golf teams have a good chance to win at the state level. Many members asked interesting questions.
Birthdays
| Member | Birthday |
| Scott Rheaume | August 28 |
| Rick Kempfer | August 28 |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Month | Day | # Years |
| Greg Smith | August | 22 | 10 |
| Gary Miller | August | 23 | 12 |
| Monty Zinck | August | 25 | 8 |
| Julie Walling Noeth | August | 26 | 9 |
| Mary Madden | August | 26 | 19 |
| Andy Devito | August | 27 | 4 |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| Bryan Link | Jean Pummill | 1st Reading |
Sergeants at Arms
| Member | Infraction |
| Beth Lybrook | Sneaking in late, Scott Langer award |
| Vince Reidy | Gainfully employed but no Optimist pin in photo |
| Debe Dockins | Not in photo honoring Veteran |
| Jim Long | Issued jury summons to CNO member without a personal note |
| Greg Griffin | Shameless display of Optimist of the Year plaque |
| Gary Aiken | Not knowing the date of Thanksgiving |
| Gary Miller | Absent too long |
| Tom Lakes | Scott Langer award |
| Tom Henderson | Shameless self promotion |
Happy Bucks!
| Member | Reason |
| Debe Dockins | Glad the eclipse is over |
| John Kalaman | Paula recovering well |
| Donna Huss | Grandson, Ian got a good job with good pay and commissions |
| Cherie Gentry | Glad Ohio district convention over and grateful for all CNO help |
| Myron Rheaume | Good job done by Cherie Gentry |
| Don Wildenhaus | Tri Star soccer sign ups |
| Stan Fronzaglia | Wife Joyce cancer free for 5 years |
| Bob Bargmeyer | Wife, Anna and son Kevin guests and son drove them to KY to see eclipse |
| Joe Madden | The beautiful eclipse??? But now he cannot see a thing – LOL |