Phather Phil’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, like the Grinch, I thought of something I never thought of before. Least we continue our complacent ways. Help us to remember that somewhere out there a man died for us today. As long as there is war,
we must ask and answer, “Are we worth dying for?” What did we do to receive this gift of freedom? The soldier didn’t know us nor we him or her How did the word “freedom” become so powerful? Only by losing it could we find out. A lesson we don’t want to learn. Too many of us vote and then sit on our hands and close our mouths. Being a patriot is more than raising the flag or singing the National Anthem. It’s coming together to do what is best for all and preserve the precepts of our founding Fathers. When we value privilege above principal we will lose both! Our elected officials need our input. We can not just think Optimistically. We need to act Optimistically. Lord, help us do our part for that soldier out there that did his part. Amen!
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Today’s Guests
| Guest | Guest Of |
| Jessica Barton | Award Recipient |
| Jim Barton | Awardee’s Guest |
| Melissa Barton | Awardee’s Guest |
| Alexandria Bollinger | Award Recipient |
| Bronson Bollinger | Awardee’s Guest |
| Kayla Bollinger | Awardee’s Guest |
| Trent Bollinger | Awardee’s Guest |
| Adrienne Freccero | Award Recipient |
| Brian Freccero | Awardee’s Guest |
| Jessica Freccero | Awardee’s Guest |
| Clint Freese | Ron Tinnerman |
| Clay Schiebrel | Awardee’s Guest |
| Kevin Schiebrel | Awardee’s Guest |
| Melanie Schiebrel | Awardee’s Guest |
| Dan Slouffman | John Speers |
| Tom Stauffer | Ellie Parker |
| Jan | Awardee’s Guest |
| Laurel | Awardee’s Guest |
Today’s Speaker
First, Gary Anderson explained eligibility for and past recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award. Glen Freese told the club about Sherry Kim, beloved English teacher at Tower Heights middle school. She spoke briefly thanking CNO for the award.
Second, Gary Smiga introduced 3 students from CHS as recipients of CNO’s Memorial Scholarships which are awarded to students in honor of deceased club members.
Alexandria Bollinger with a 3.89 GPA, planning to attend Brigham Young University.
Jessica Barton with a 4.496 GPA, planning to attend Cedarville University.
Adrianne Freccero with a 3.91 GPA, planning to attend University of Dayton.
President Larry Lynde presented each student with a $ 1500.00 check, CNO gave a standing ovation to the students.
Birthdays
| Member | Birthday |
| Tzuling Kuo | May 31 |
| Mike Witt | June 01 |
| Shawna Hatton | June 01 |
| Mark Kingseed | June 03 |
| Larry Larrimer | June 04 |
| Dick Stevens | June 05 |
Membership Anniversaries
| Member | Month | Day | # Years |
| Steve Fenstemaker | May | 31 | 16 |
| Gary Aiken | June | 1 | 35 |
| Greg Crabtree | June | 1 | 9 |
| Wayne Christie | June | 1 | 29 |
| Blanca Ortiz | June | 3 | 3 |
New Member Readings and Inductions
| Name | Sponsor | 1st 2nd 3rd Reading or Induction |
| Ashley Morgan | Joe Madden | 2nd reading |
| Chris Ziehler | Bob Collins | Induction |
Sergeants at ArmsÂ
No time for sergeants this week.
 Happy Bucks!
| Tom Novak | For 116 helpers for AOF |
| Beth Lybrook | For her great Social Committee |
| Don Kelley | For icy slush on his car at graduation in Colorado |
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Dave Kay |
For an offspring graduating from Cornell and having a job so they are off the “Kay Payroll “ as of Monday |
| Vince Reidy | For a 7 month old granddaughter coming to visit |
| John Speers | For a 5th grade graduation |
| Bob Duffy | For graduations in Colorado |
| Myron Rheaume | For veterans in CNO and all Veterans |
| Stan Fronzaglia | For driving to DC where his grandson placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
| Ron Tinnerman | For being introduced to a neighbor and potential new member |