Centerville Noon Optimist Club “Friend of Youth” Member Handbook 2016 – 2017 www.centervillenoonoptimist.com facebook.com/CentervilleNoon
Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE Optimists in Motion .............................................................................. Inside Cover Pages Officers and Board of Directors ......................................................................................... 1 Committee Chairs .............................................................................................................. 2 Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 4 About the Optimist Club .................................................................................................... 7 Past Presidents ................................................................................................................... 9 Optimist of the Year .........................................................................................................10 Christian D. Larson Award ........................................................................................................ 11 Clubs We Have Started ..................................................................................................... 12 Deceased Members .........................................................................................................13 Ohio District Officers .......................................................................................................14 Community Awards .........................................................................................................15 Activities, Awards, and Fund Raisers ...............................................................................17 Optimist Contact Information .........................................................................................20 Optimist Member Directory ............................................................................................21 Membership Application .................................................................................................53 Payment Authorization Form ..........................................................................................55 Donation Help Request form……………………………………………………………………………………….57 Optimist Creed ......................................................................................... Back Cover Page Officers and Board of Directors
Officers
President
Larry Lynde
Vice President
Greg Griffin
Vice President
Donna Huss
Secretary
Joe Madden
Treasurer
Gary Smiga
President Elect
Chris McAlpine
Immediate Past President
Myron Rheaume
Past Presidents’ Representative
Don Kelley
Directors
Two-Year Term:
One-Year Term:
Greg Fay
Wes Cleaves
John Horner
Bob Collins
Ken Irwin
Scott Langer
David Ladd
Jean Pummill
Dr. Dan Passidomo
Pete Rife
Our club is administered by a Board of Directors comprised of a President, President‐Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, another past president and up to ten Directors. The board is responsible for managing the activities of the club, making decisions on donation requests, and setting the direction of the club. The president, as the Executive Officer of the club, presides over monthly board meetings. All club members are invited to attend board meetings, however only those on the Board of Directors are eligible to vote on any actions taken by the club. Elections for the next Optimist year are held annually at a club meeting in the spring. Directors are elected for a two‐year term while officers are elected for a one‐year term. 1
Committee Chairs
President
Larry Lynde
CNO Directory
Greg Griffin, Ann Hayes, Larry Lynde
Connection/Mentorship
Chuck Dickerson, Chair
Long Range Planning
Don Kelley, Chair
Membership
Bob Duffy, Chair
Member Retention & Engagement
Stan Fronzaglia
Merchandise Sales - Opti Gear
Laurie Poeppelman
Nominating Committee
Myron Rheaume, Chair
New Members
Greg Fay
Optimist International Foundation
Bill Stone
Personal Development Program
Dan Beck
(PDP)
President’s Club Representative
Nancy Lehren
Programs
Dave Kay, Chair
President Elect
Chris McAlpine
50/50 Ticket Sales
Avenue of Flags
Charlie Tapp, Don Kelley
Mike Brubaker, Bob Burkman, Tom Novak
Birthday Table
Barbara Santo
CCDHH
Heather Craaybeek
Chaplains
Phil Robinson, Wayne Botkin, David Ladd
Childhood Cancer Campaign/Build
Nancy Lehren
A Bear
Educator of the Year Award
Gary Anderson
Essay Contest
Kelly George
Finance Committee
Chris McAlpine
Haunted Trail
Gary Miller, Greg Fay
Oratorical Contest
Debe Dockins
Sunshine Contact
Art Hung
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Committee Chairs (Continued)
Vice President
Donna Huss
Adult Socials
Donna Huss, Chair
Americana Festival
Kelly Stone, Bill Stone
New Club Building
Myron Rheaume, Joe Madden
OI Junior Golf Championship
Jerry Stahley
Safety on Wheels
Paul Boeckman, Cristlyn Johnston
Gary Smiga, Will Cale, Gail Aiken,
Bob Duffy, Roberta Taylor
Scholarships
Tom Frazier Tee Off for Youth
Bob Foster, Donna Huss
Tri Star Soccer
Greg Wasmund, Chris McAlpine
UD Club
Kelly Stone
Will Cale Scholarship
Dan Beck, Will Cale
Youth Appreciation Week
Tom Henderson
JOOI Clubs:
Kelly Stone, Advisor
CHS Octagon Club, Watts
Judy DeMarco
Driscoll, John Hole, Cline
Laura Cachera
Magsig
Lauren Woodruff, Christine Mehan
Incarnation
Mary Pierce, Erin Yacovoni
Stingley
Debbie Grisso
Weller
Ann Gutmann, Melissa McGuire
Normandy
Moira Dressel
Vice President
Greg Griffin
Adopt-A-Child
Christy Gariety
Christmas Tree Lot
Americana 5 K Run
Gary Aiken, Greg Griffin, Karl Frydryk - Comptroller
Joan Cordonnier
E-mail Communication
Greg Griffin
Easter Egg Hunt
Pat Behn, Greg Griffin
Firefighter/EMT Award
Gary Anderson, Bob Burkman
Fishing Derby
Chris Dwenger, Joe Soucy
Marketing/Publicity
Mike Bevis, Heather Craaybeek (AD Chair)
Photography Team
Greg Griffin, Julie Walling Noeth
Respect for Law
Bob Burkman, Gary Anderson
Tri Star Basketball
Scott Langer
Sergeants at Arms
Charlie Tapp, Don Kelley
Technology
Greg Griffin
Weekly Meeting Newsletter
Ellie Parker
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Calendar
Date
Event
Oct-2016
4- Oct
Noon Meeting
11-Oct
Noon Meeting
18-Oct
Noon Meeting – Firefighter EMT Award - Board Meeting
18 &19-Oct
Haunted Trail at Bill Yeck Park (new location this year)
19-Oct
Keeneland Trip
25-Oct
Noon Meeting
Nov-2016
1-Nov
Noon Meeting
5-Nov
Christmas Tree Lot Set Up
2-Nov
Build-a-Bear
8-Nov
Noon Meeting
9-Nov
Avenue of Flags delivery – Veterans Day
12-Nov
Christmas Tree Lot Final Set Up (as needed)
12-Nov
Avenue of Flags pickup
15-Nov
Noon Meeting – Tree Lot Presentation - Board Meeting
19-Nov
Christmas Trees delivered 8:00 AM ALL HANDS ON DECK
22-Nov
Noon Meeting
25-Nov
Christmas Tree Lot opens
29-Nov
Noon Meeting
Dec-2016
6-Dec
Noon Meeting
13-Dec
Noon Meeting
17-Dec
Christmas Party @ Yankee Trace
18-Dec
Christmas Tree Lot takedown – packing of trailers
20-Dec
Noon Meeting
27-Dec
No Noon Meeting – Holiday Break
Jan-2017
3-Jan
No Noon Meeting – Holiday Break
10-Jan
Noon Meeting
17-Jan
Noon Meeting - Board Meeting
24-Jan
Noon Meeting
31-Jan
Noon Meeting
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Calendar (Continued)
Date
Event
Feb-2017
7-Feb
Noon Meeting – Boys Oratorical
14-Feb
Noon Meeting – Girls Oratorical
21-Feb
Noon Meeting – Board Meeting
28-Feb
Noon Meeting
TBA
JOOI District Convention
Mar-2017
7-Mar
Noon Meeting
11-Mar
Tri-Star Basketball
14-Mar
Noon Meeting – CCDHH Presentation
21-Mar
Noon Meeting – Board Meeting
28-Mar
Noon Meeting
Apr-2017
4-Apr
Noon Meeting
11-Apr
Noon Meeting
15-Apr
Easter Egg Hunt – Forest Field Park
18-Apr
Noon Meeting - Board Meeting
25-Apr
Noon Meeting
May-2017
2 -May
6-7 May
3rd Quarter Ohio District Conference/Awards – Columbus
6- May
Kentucky Derby Party
6-May
Avenue of Flags Pre-Memorial Day Check-up
9-May
Noon Meeting - Respect for Law
16-May
Noon Meeting - Avenue of Flags Kick Off – Board Meeting
20-May
Safety on Wheels - Miami Valley South
23- May
Noon Meeting
26-27-May
30-May
Noon Meeting – Kentucky Derby Speaker
Avenue of Flags delivery – Memorial Day
Noon Meeting - Scholarships Awarded – Avenue of Flags pickup
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Calendar (Continued)
Date
Event
Jun-2017
6-Jun
Noon Meeting
10-Jun
Avenue of Flags delivery – Flag Day
10-Jun
Fishing Derby - Washington Township Recreation Center
13-Jun
Noon Meeting
15-Jun
Avenue of Flags Pickup
20-Jun
Noon Meeting - Board Meeting
27-Jun
Noon Meeting
TBD
Optimist International Junior Golf State Championship
Jul-2017
1-Jul
4-Jul
Avenue of Flags delivery – July 4th
Americana Festival-5K Race, CNO Booth
6-8-Jul
No Noon Meeting – July 4th Holiday
Optimist International Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico
11-Jul
Noon Meeting
05-Jul
Avenue of Flags pickup
17-Jul
18-Jul
Tom Frazier Tee Off for Youth Golf Outing – Sycamore Creek Country Club
Noon Meeting - Board Meeting
25-Jul
Noon Meeting
4-Jul
Aug-2017
1-Aug Noon Meeting
8-Aug Noon Meeting
11-13 Aug Ohio District Convention Dayton
15-Aug Noon Meeting - Board Meeting
22-Aug Noon Meeting
29-Aug Noon Meeting – Off-Site Location
TBA
Summer Social
Sep-2017
1-2-Sep Avenue of Flags delivery – Labor Day
5-Sep
Noon Meeting – Avenue of Flags pickup
12-Sep Noon Meeting
19-Sep Noon Meeting – Golf Awards - Board Meeting
26-Sep No Noon Meeting – Installation Banquet
TBA
Tri-Star Soccer
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About the Optimist Club
History of The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville is an affiliate of Optimist International, which was formed in 1918. We are in Zone 14 of the Ohio District along with a number of other local clubs including, Centerville Evening, Centerville South Metro, Springboro, and Waynesville. Our Club was chartered on March 19, 1968 as The Washington Square Optimist Club with 38 members. A current member, Paul Stull, has been a member since January 1969 when he was inducted into the new Club. Over the years, meetings have been held at Washington Square Shopping Center, Antonio’s, Ryan’s, and at Yankee Trace Golf Course Clubhouse, where the Club still meets today. The name of our Club was changed in 1975 to better identify with the community being served. We are the largest Optimist Club in Ohio and certainly one of the most active clubs. The focus of all Optimist Clubs is “Friend of Youth” and our club strives to uphold that motto by providing numerous activities for the youth of our community. Mission Statement As a friend of youth, our mission is to provide positive programs and activities to benefit youth in local and surrounding communities to help them grow and prosper as future leaders. (Adopted by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2011) 7
About the Optimist Club (Continued)
Purposes of Optimism 
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To develop Optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; To inspire respect for Law; To promote patriotism and work for International accord and friendship among all people;  To aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well‐being of humankind, community life and the world. Membership Responsibilities To be considered an active, supportive member of your Club, your dues have to be paid on a timely basis, contributing to the financial stability of our Club. The ideal member in our club will fulfill the following:  Attendance at Club meetings as often as possible, contributing to the active life of our Club  Committee participation, adding to the meaningful administration of our Club  Project participation, supporting service to youth and community  Social and fellowship activity, enhancing the Optimism and fellowship of our Club  Leadership where possible, providing direction to our Club  Membership recruitment, assuring continuation and growth of our Club Any member who is current in their dues and who fulfills one or more of the above
criteria shall be considered an asset to our Club.
(This policy adopted by the Optimist International Board of Directors March 6-9 1986)
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Past Presidents
Past Presidents of the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville Jerry Westbrook 1968‐69 Skip Clark 1992‐93 Tom Frazier 1969‐70 Karl Frydryk 1993‐94 Bob Hohenbrink 1970‐71 Tom Poulton 1994‐95 George Smith 1971‐72 Bill Johnson 1995‐96 W. Reed Madden 1972‐73 Jackie Corn 1996‐97 Bob Busch 1973‐74 Brian Nicholas 1997‐98 Tom Sowder 1974‐75 Margaret Barclay 1998‐99 George Mayer 1975‐76 Dave Kay 1999‐00 Tim Gross 1976‐77 Bob Duffy 2000‐01 Tom Craig 1977‐78 Laura Caschera 2001‐02 Wes Hamdan 1978‐79 Jerry Stahley 2002‐03 Will Cale 1979‐80 Steve Fisher 2003‐04 Jim Miller 1980‐81 Stan Fronzaglia 2004‐05 Chuck Dickerson 1981‐82 Mike Wall 2005‐06 Gary Anderson 1982‐83 Ken Peacock 2006‐07 Charlie Tapp 1983‐84 Tom Novak 2007‐08 Jeff Busch 1984‐85 Nancy Lehren 2008‐09 Dan Beck 1985‐86 Mike Bevis 2009‐10 Joe Madden 1986‐87 Tom Jumer 2010‐11 Don Kelley 1987‐88 Kelly Stone 2011‐12 Jim Hawley 1988‐89 Pat Behn 2012‐13 Gary Smiga 1989‐90 Bob Burkman 2013‐14 Gary Aiken 1990‐91 Fred Polizzi 2014‐15 Rick Gross 1991‐92 Myron Rheaume 2015‐16 9
Optimist of the Year
1969‐70 Ken Kolze 1993‐94 Brian Nicholas & Margaret Barclay 1970‐71 Tom Frazier 1994‐95 Dave Kay 1971‐72 George Smith 1995‐96 Anne Singleton & Jerry Stahley 1972‐73 Tom Sowder 1996‐97 Mike Wall 1973‐74 Jim Nealeigh 1997‐98 Donna Robinson 1974‐75 Bill Kirnec 1998‐99 Laura Caschera & Charlie Tapp 1975‐76 Don Lilly 1999‐00 Judy DeMarco & Scott Langer 1976‐77 Bob Scott 2000‐01 Stan Fronzaglia 1977‐78 Tom Craig 2001‐02 Steve Fisher 1978‐79 Dave Ihle 2002‐03 Joe Madden 1979‐80 Wes Hamdan 2003‐04 Ken Peacock & Barbara Santo 1980‐81 Will Cale 2004‐05 Bill Williams 1981‐82 Chuck Dickerson 2005‐06 Tom Novak 1982‐83 Dan Beck 2006‐07 Mike Bevis & Mary Madden 1983‐84 Gary Aiken 2007‐08 Vida McDowell 1984‐85 Don Kelley & Mark Beasley 2008‐09 Kelly Stone 1985‐86 Bill Busch 2009‐10 Craig Dring & Tom Jumer 1986‐87 Gary Smiga 2010‐11 Gary Anderson & Bob Burkman 1987‐88 Rick Gross 2011‐12 Pat Behn 1988‐89 Joe Fathergill 2012‐13 Heather Craaybeek & Nancy Lehren 1989‐90 Skip Clark 2013‐14 Joan Cordonnier & Karen Young 1990‐91 Karl Frydryk 2014‐15 Myron Rheaume 1991‐92 Jackie Corn 2015‐16 Greg Griffin 1992‐93 Bill Johnson 10
Christian D. Larson
Larson Award
Award
Christian D. Larson Award Recipients The Christian D. Larson award is a lifetime achievement recognition given to a person who has exemplified outstanding service in his/her Optimist club. The award was named in honor of Mr. Larson because he was the author of the well‐known Optimist Creed which was written in 1912, and what we as Optimists live by every day. It originally appeared in his book Your Forces and How to Use Them. It was adopted as Optimist International's creed in 1922. Many have found inspiration in The Optimist Creed. In hospitals, the creed has been used to help patients recover from illness. In locker rooms, coaches have used it to motivate their players. Recipients Year Steve Fisher 2007 Margaret Barclay and Phil Robinson 2008 Joe Madden and Jerry Stahley 2009 Chuck Dickerson and Jim Hawley and Bill Stone 2010 Gary Aiken and Judy DeMarco 2011 Dan Beck and Gary Smiga and Kelly Stone 2012 Mike Bevis and Tom Novak 2013 Gary Anderson and Will Cale 2014 Don Kelley and Charlie Tapp 2015 Bob Burkman and Nancy Lehren 2016 11
Clubs We Have Started
The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville promotes youth activities throughout the year. In addition to this direct support, the club has organized other Optimist Clubs in the area to further the cause of Optimism. Adult Clubs 1978 Waynesville 1982 Centerville‐Breakfast 1985 Centerville‐Evening 1988 South Metro 1994 Lebanon 2002 Springboro 2005 University of Dayton 2011 Bellbrook‐Sugarcreek Optimist Club 2012 Miamisburg Area Optimist Club 2012 Wilberforce University Optimist Club 2013 The Greene Optimist Club 2016 Sinclair Community College Club Youth Clubs 1988 Centerville High School Octagon Club 1991 Magsig Junior Optimist Club 1993 Driscoll Alpha Club 2003 Watts Junior Optimist Club 2003 Incarnation Junior Optimist Club 2005 Normandy Alpha Club 2005 Weller Alpha Club 2005 John Hole Alpha Club 2007 Cline Alpha Club 2007 Alter High School Octagon Club 12
Deceased Members
The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville was founded 40 years ago in 1968. Throughout the years, a number of members have passed away while active members of the club. We recognize the following people for their devoted service to The Noon Optimist Club of Centerville. Optimist Member Year of Death Offices Held within the Club and the Ohio District Tom Frazier 1994 Charter Member, Secretary / Treasurer, President, Lieutenant Governor, Governor, International Vice President Tom Craig 1994
Denise Goeckel Dick Lewin Corwin Robinson Steve Fisher 1998
2002
2005
2007
Dave Petree Jim Hawley Margaret Barclay 2007
2010
2010
Thomas Gravlin Terry Blair Dave Milam Ken Bluhm John Hughes Mike Hayes Wes Hamdan 2013
2014
2014
2015
2015 2015
2016
Secretary / Treasurer, President, Lieutenant Governor Member
Charter Member Member
President
Lieutenant Governor District JOOI Chairman Member
President
Treasurer, President, Lieutenant
Governor, Governor, International Vice President Member
Member
Member
Member
Member Member
President
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Ohio District Officers
Optimist Club of Centerville Past Governors
Tom Frazier 1975-1976 Outstanding and Distinguished
Margaret Barclay 2004-2005 Honored
Jerry Stahley 2011-2012 Distinguished
Joe Madden 2012-2013 Distinguished
Current Governor
Cherie Gentry, Centerville Noon Optimist
Current Lt. Governors from Our Club
Pat Behn - Zone 14, Centerville Noon Optimist
Myron Rheaume – Zone 12, Centerville Noon Optimist
Past Lieutenant Governors
Tom Frazier
1970-71
Margaret Barclay
2001-03
W. Reed Madden
1973-74
Jerry Stahley
2003-05
Ron Versic
1975-76
Laura Caschera
2005-06
Tom Craig
1978-79
Steve Fisher/Mary Madden 2006-07
Chuck Dickerson
1986-87
Jerry Stahley
2007-08
Jeff Busch
1987-88
Nancy Lehren
2009-10
Don Kelley
1989-90
Laura Caschera
2010-11
Skip Clark
1993-94
Mike Bevis
2011-12
Joe Madden
1994-95
Mike Bevis
2012-13
Skip Clark
1995-96
Mike Bevis
2013-14
Tom Poulton
1996-97
Bill Stone
2014-15
Chuck Dickerson
2000-01
Pat Behn
2015-16
Current Governor Elect
Tom Kendo – Kettering Dorwood Optimist Club
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Community Awards
EMT/FIREFIGHTER AWARD
RECIPIENTS
RECIPIENTS
1998 – John P. Kalaman & Danielle L. Salyer
1999 – Thomas Heck & Jerry L. Hansen
2000 – Jeffrey Williams & Don McCuiston
2001 – Steven O. Maynard & Timothy Powell
2002 – Daryl Wagner & Todd S. Fazzari
2003 – Chad A. Eckenrode & Steven G.
Egleston
2004 – Scott E. Thomas & Bob Werling
2005 – Faupo Lauofo & Ron Thomas
2006 – Mark Casey & Tony Ball
2007 – Ed Skinner & Gary Fulwiler
2008 – Michael Yoder & Tonya Baker
2009 - James A. Shanesy & Wade Fields
2010 - Aaron Nicley & Matt Wright
2011 - Adam T. Bennett & Jeffrey Gray
2012 - Judy Kuhns & Rick Ward
2013 - Scott Owsley & Dee Osterfeld
2014 – Nadia Dexter & Brian Burke
2015 – Jared Rhoten & Brad Fizer
2016 – Cristine Smart & Jeffrey Gray
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Charles D. Arnold
Denise M. Smith
Tom Gunlock
Dr. Randy Marriott
Ken Luzius
Loretta Gaul
Christopher DeWitt
Curt Cobler
G. Thomas Achor
Jeff Joseph
Justin Keller
David Lantz
Scott Haas
Scott Henry
Dick Ewing
Greg Ortel
Ethan Heigel
Tad Parks
Jeff Joseph
* In each case, the first-named person is the
Centerville Police Department honoree and the
second-named person is the honoree from the
Washington Township Sheriff’s Department.
(937) 221‐6720 Noon Optimist Club of Centerville 937-221-6720
Every Tuesday, 12 Noon, at the Yankee Trace
Golf Course Clubhouse
www.centervillenoonoptimist.com
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Community Awards (continued)
Bringing Out the Best in Kids Award 2003
Gary Anderson
2004
Frank DePalma
2005
Eileen Boooher & Mary
Stahley
2006
Joe Madden
2007
Paula Paprocki
2008
Margaret Barclay
2009
Gary Smiga
2010
Will Cale
2011
Pat Kinzig
2012
Sandy Vogt
2013
Deb Crump
2014
Kathy Beck
2015
Matt Somerlot
2016
Michael Dalton
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Activities, Awards and Fund Raisers
Club Fund Raisers Christmas Tree Lot Annually we sell Christmas trees as one of our largest fund raising events. Many families make this a special event in order to pick out that perfect tree. Open Thanksgiving through Christmas, located behind the Centerville Municipal Building. Avenue of Flags Our Avenue of Flags program is our fastest growing fundraising event. We place a 3’ x 5’ flag near the curb in front of our subscribers’ home or business for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Our two‐person teams deliver and pick up the flags before and after each holiday. Tom Frazier Tee Off for Youth We hold a well‐orchestrated golf outing every July. Children from Dayton Children’s Hospital are taught how to golf in the morning before the adults scramble in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit both Dayton Children’s Hospital hematology/oncology department, the Optimist Childhood Cancer Campaign and also funds youth activities for the year. Club‐Sponsored Awards – Scholarships – Activities Essay Contest An opportunity for young people to write an essay and compete against others for scholarships. Optimist International Junior Golf Championship A golf competition that starts at the local level and continues on to a National level. Tiger Woods won this event four times. Fishing Derby An opportunity for children to fish from three fully stocked ponds. Prizes are given in every age group. Haunted Trail A Halloween event sponsored in cooperation with the Washington Township Park District. Groups of children are led on a trail in the park that features "fright stations." 17
Activities, Awards and Fund Raisers (continued)
Oratorical Contest An opportunity for young people to write a speech on a given topic and present it to the club. The local winners compete at the district level for scholarship awards. Safety on Wheels A bicycle rodeo that includes bike inspections, an obstacle course, free helmets, and other prizes. Tri‐Star Basketball A free event, open to children that features dribbling, passing and free throw competitions. Prizes are awarded to the winners in each age group along with t‐shirts for every child. Tri‐Star Soccer A free event, open to children that features shooting, throwing and dribbling competitions. Prizes are awarded to the winners in each age group along with t‐shirts for every child. TOP Soccer TOP Soccer is a special needs soccer program that plays in the fall at a Centerville park, with about 170 players on 7 fields age 5 and up, with various types of challenges. The program welcomes every child that has difficulty playing in the "regular" recreational programs. Started by a member, the Club contributes funding support, and there are opportunities to join the many Optimists that volunteer as Coaches and Assistant Coaches, and help on registration day. Build‐a‐Bear Build‐a‐Bear is sponsored by the Childhood Cancer Committee for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dayton Children’s Medical Center and their siblings. The kids select an animal from a large assortment, brought by the Build‐a‐Bear store. The children participate in a “heart ceremony” and then put the heart into their bear or animal before it is stitched and then select an outfit to dress their special animal. We also offer face painting, books, balloons, and food during the free event. Adopt‐a‐Child Our Centerville Noon Optimists are given the opportunity to buy gifts for a Centerville School student and his or her siblings during the holiday season. The adopter is given a wish list from a child and asked to purchase and wrap gifts totaling no more than $75. This is our part of bringing smiles to many faces this holiday season. Easter Egg Hunt This free event is held, for children under the age of ten, at one of the Washington Township Park District locations. Prizes are awarded to children who find specially colored candy filled eggs as well as age group prizes. 18
Activities, Awards and Fund Raisers (continued)
Youth Appreciation Award The month of November is Youth Appreciation Month, sponsored by Optimists International. Annually the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville honors a student from each unit at the high school during Youth Appreciation Month. The intent of the Optimists' program is to recognize the accomplishments of youth in the home, school, church and community. Will Cale Scholarship This scholarship requires a Counselor’s recommendation and emphasis is on financial need and potential rather than academics or class standing. We fund up to two scholarships each year. The scholarship provides up to $750 per semester for up to six semesters ($4,500 total) at Sinclair College, sufficient funding for an Associate’s Degree. Memorial Scholarship This scholarship provides a $1,500 award to be applied toward tuition at an institution offering an advance degree upon the completion of an accredited program. To qualify, the student must be a resident of Centerville/Washington Township, have a strong record of participation in community service activities and be a graduating senior who will attend an accredited college/university offering a two‐year or a four‐year degree and possess a financial need. Communication Contest for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing This contest offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to present their thoughts in the community, gaining skills, which can only come from signing or speaking to a large audience. Patterned after the Optimist Oratorical Contest, the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers hearing impaired youth the chance to compete in speech or sign language. Ohio District awards a $3500 scholarship. 19
Optimist Contact Information
Noon Optimist Club of Centerville
Noon Optimist Club of Centerville
P.O. Box 750492
Centerville, OH 45475-0492
937-221-6720
Website: www.centervillenoonoptimist.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentervilleNoon
Twitter @CentNoonOpt
Club Email Sending Address
[email protected]
The abiding rule: When receiving a club email that requires a response,
DO NOT - repeat - DO NOT reply to the email. Use the email address furnished
in the email message. The club email is a send only email and replies will be
delayed if sent to the club email address.
Club #: 24403
Zone #: 14
IRS Code: 501c (4) Not for Profit Organization where donations are tax deductible
OHIO DISTRICT
District: 24
Web Site: www.ohiodistrictoptimist.org
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Optimist International
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
(800) 500-8130
Web Site: www.optimist.org
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Centerville Noon Optimist Club
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Attach a voided check to the form if you are using a checking account to make your
payment.
Place the form in an envelope and mail it to:
Centerville Noon Optimist
PO Box 750492
Dayton, Ohio 45475-0492
Attn: Treasurer
CHANGE OF ACCOUNT or AMOUNT:
Check the box for Change Indicated Below. Please keep in mind that 30 day written
notice is needed for any changes.
Complete the form with the appropriate changes. See the New Authorization instructions
above for detailed information.
TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION:
Checking the box for Discontinue Electronic Funds Transfer and signing the form will
terminate your prior authorization form. Please note that 30 day written notice is required
to discontinue electronic funds transfer.
Optimist Donation and Help Request Form Should anyone require assistance from the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville or Optimist International
please fill out the form below and send to the address indicated.
Person
and/or
Organization
requesting
Name
E-Mail
Address
Phone #
donation:
Date:
Amount of Donation Requested
Who Benefits?
Number of youth served
Locality served?
Is this a one-time request?
Will you do this in the future
Please furnish information about your organization and use of requested funds:
(Attach additional information if necessary) What Other fundraising sources have you, or will you explore, for this request?
When will the funds be needed?
If approved, to whom do we make the check?
Mail completed “Donation Request Form” to:
Club Secretary Noon Optimist Club of Centerville PO Box 750492 Centerville, OH 45475‐0492 Notes: ____________________________________
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____________________________________ The Optimist Creed Promise Yourself: To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.