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.
John P. Kalaman Respect for Law Awards 2022 Read More »
Optimists promote respect for law and an active interest in civic affairs by sponsoring two annual awards – John P. Kalaman Respect for Law and the Robert O’Toole EMT/Firefighter of the Year. Both awards recognize those in our community who exceed expectations in serving the community. John P. Kalaman was a five-year veteran of the
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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. After his tragic death on January 12, 1998, the Centerville Noon Optimist club changed the name of the award to honor John P. Kalaman.
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New and perspective members learned about volunteer opportunities with our club through these events. Committee chairs presented what each committee does for the club. Note that all CNO community events are free for all participants and their families. The Americana 5K Run is a City of Centerville event that we help run and donate money to and there is a cost to the runners for this event.
N.O.W. – New Optimists Wanted – Event Read More »
Each 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.
Officer John P. Kalaman and Robert J. O’Toole Awards Presented to Our First Responders Read More »
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.
Respect for Law Awards Presentation Read More »
Tonight, after hearing announcements and new member inductions, we did some networking.
Networking at Loose Ends Brewing Read More »
The coordinating principal of Centerville High School, John Carroll, and the CHS guidance counselors presented the annual Youth Appreciation Awards.
Since 1957, Optimist Clubs have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, academics, and for contributions to community. Today, we honored three outstanding students from Centerville High School who have been nominated for this year’s Youth Appreciation Award.
Youth Appreciation Awards 2023-2024 Read More »
Debe Dockins told ghost stories, many attendees wore a costume, a new member was inducted and Greg Griffin informed us about the Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser. There was also a surprise visit by Ohio District Governor Tom Kennedy. A great time was had by all attending this evening.
Halloween Party at Bock Family Brewing Read More »
Today we heard from our own member, Bill Stone, who is now the Governor of the Great Ohio District of Optimist International. He gave an inspiring speech and the full text of it is in the article.
Today was the first meeting with Beth Duncan as Centerville Noon Optimist President running the meeting. She is going to be great!
Great Ohio District Governor of Optimist International Bill Stone Read More »
