Our own Phil Robinson died on November 4, 2021 at the age of 96. He joined the Centerville Noon Optimist Club on April 1, 1982. Many knew him by his other name, “Phather Phil.” He wrote and gave the prayer each week to start CNO lunch meetings for decades.
2018 is the 51st year of our tree lot. It is one of the 3 major fundraisers of CNO. We will unload and sell 1,000 trees in about 15 days. It is a great club showcase opportunity to be involved with the community. Customers mention over and over that it isn’t Christmas until they buy a tree from us.
Phather Phil’s Prayer Heavenly Father, some of us are like tea bags , we have to be put in hot water to see how strong we are. So thank You for friends and companions who offer a hand when we are in need. Comfort when we are sad and words of encouragement when we mess up. As Optimist …
Noon Meeting News – November 14, 2017 – Christmas Tree Lot Presentation Read More »
Phather Phil’s Prayer Heavenly Father the battle of the sexes has been going on since the beginning of time. Steinem would say women are not equal to men; they are superior and always have been. Then there is the glass ceiling syndrome and equal pay for equal work. And the battle goes on and on. …
Noon Meeting News – November 15, 2016 – Greg Griffin – 2016 Christmas Tree Lot Overview Read More »
