Volunteer Signups Available Online with the Virtual Clipboard
Did you know that you can now sign up to volunteer or to take part in social events using a simple online registration form right from your phone or PC? The Member Calendar has a complete list of upcoming volunteer opportunities and social events.
Announcements from the Last Lunch Meeting
- Jane Fiehrer announced that the winners of the Visual Arts Contest have been chosen and they are invited to the CNO meeting on June 11, 2024.
- Bob Lawson announced that the Fishing Derby will be held on June 1, 2024, at Oak Grove Park instead of the RecPlex this year. No fishing experience required. They need more volunteers to weigh fish and volunteers to write down the weights. For details and to sign up use the Member Calendar.
- Katie Calloway announced that for Safetyville Square she needs a few more volunteers. Contact her if you would like to help.
- Tom Novak announced that flags will be delivered on May 22, 2024. They need several more volunteers and especially those with vehicles that can handle ten-foot-long flag poles. Contact Tom to volunteer or sign up using the Member Calendar.
CNO 2.0 Venue and Details
The venue for tonight’s CNO 2.0 meeting was The Brunch Pub at 101 W Franklin St, Centerville Ohio. Thank you to the team at The Brunch Pub for the great food and the space.
Greg Fay, chair of CNO 2.0, said he was so thankful for all the guests and members that came to tonight’s meeting. He also gave a recap of what our club is all about and that information is at the bottom of this article.
Warren County Foundation, Carol Hughes
Greg Fay introduced Carol Hughes, an ambassador of Warren County Foundation.
Carol Hughes shared tips for community building from her experience as an ambassador with the Warren County Foundation and as the former Springboro Chamber of Commerce director.
Tip 1: Continually evaluate if what you’re doing is working and be willing to change course. We all face struggles and pivoting makes you stronger.
Tip 2: Don’t be afraid to talk to anyone and ask for help, whether city officials, school leaders, or businesses. They want to be involved in community success.
Tip 3: Identify key people to collaborate with towards your goals. Bring together diverse partners like government, schools, nonprofits and businesses regularly.
She gave an example of how at Chamber meetings with all those entities present, when the school superintendent said they couldn’t afford new plow trucks, the city manager instantly offered to take care of plowing for the schools.
Now at the Foundation, she facilitates charitable giving by asking donors “How can we help you fulfill your wishes?” Whether creating a scholarship fund, business grants, or other philanthropic goals, the Foundation guides donors through the process.
The key is surrounding yourself with partners who share the vision of strengthening the community. Provide ways for people to get involved philanthropically through volunteering or donations. You serve as the connector between their desire to give back and the opportunities to do so.
Thank You Carol Hughes
Thank you, Carol Hughes, for speaking at tonight’s CNO 2.0 meeting and giving us some community building tips.
About CNO 2.0
CNO 2.0 is a club within a club of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. CNO (and CNO 2.0) is a world class service organization. Being a member of either club allows their members all the same opportunities to participate in fundraising and club activities. CNO 2.0 was created about 6 years ago and is very much a part of the 56-year-old Centerville Noon Optimist Club. CNO has given away over $2 million during its history. CNO is a group of like-minded members that are passionate about helping youth and having fun in the process.
Annual Fundraisers
- Avenue of Flags
- Christmas Tree Lot
- Golf Outing
Major Activities for the Youth in our Community
- Build-a-Bear at Children’s Hospital or for other child-related organizations
- Fishing Derby in June
- Kid’s Day in the Park in August
- Egg Hunt
- Safety on Wheels Bike Rodeo
- Haunted Trail