Meeting Date 10-19-2026
“MVCDC Head Start: Preparing Children, Strengthening Families, Transforming Communities” Join Berta Velilla, President and CEO, Miami Valley Child Development Centers as she provides us with an overview of how MVCDC Head Start is helping children develop the skills they need to succeed in school while empowering families and strengthening communities across the Miami Valley. Learn […]
Meeting Date 10-12-2026
“Protecting What Protects Us” The Miami Conservancy District is studying how the benefits of its regional flood protection system are measured and how future assessments should reflect those benefits. Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Manager of Communication, Outreach and Stewardship, will explain why the study is underway, what is under consideration, and what comes next. SMILE […]
Meeting Date 10-05-2026
“Shook’s Centennial Story: 100 Years of Building Community” Over the course of 100 years, Shook Construction has built some of the most recognizable and impactful structures in the Miami Valley. Through living its Mission, Shook has also built community, supporting Dayton, the Midwest Region and communities around the world. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting Video
Meeting Date 09-28-2026
“The Barnes Revival Project: Restoring a Landmark… Reigniting Opportunity” Since 1929, The Barnes building has stood as one of Kettering’s most recognized landmarks and an important part of the community’s history. For generations, it served as a high school, middle school, and administrative center while also functioning as a gathering place for civic life. Today, […]
Meeting Date 09-21-2026
“Update on the Dayton Philharmonic” Meet Keitaro Harada, Music & Artistic Director of your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, and hear about his background, and vision for the performing arts in our community. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting Video
Meeting Date 09-14-2026
“Peace Through the Rule of Law and Getting to Know One Another” Judge Walter Rice having just retired from his career on the bench will be with us to talk about Peace Through the Rule of Law. We will also have the honor of presenting him with the Irv Bieser Peace Award. One of the […]
Meeting Date 08-31-2026
“FRHC – Fifteen Years and Just Getting Started!” Gina McFarlane-El is the founder and CEO of Five Rivers Health Centers, one of the largest Federally-Qualified Health Centers in the state of Ohio. She last spoke to the Club during the pandemic via Zoom. She will share information about how a community health center works, how […]
Meeting Date 08-24-2026
“Meeting Them Where They Dream: Building Pathways for Children and Families” A child’s future should not be determined by their ZIP code. Nichole Smith will share how East End Community Services is building a place-based, cradle-to-career continuum that supports East Dayton children from early learning through high school, postsecondary education, and meaningful employment. The approach […]
Meeting Date 08-17-2026
“RISE Northwest: Reimagining What’s Possible in Northwest Dayton” What happens when we stop asking what is wrong with a neighborhood and start asking what is possible? Vanessa Ward will share the vision behind RISE Northwest and its work to transform Northwest Dayton through resident-centered revitalization, quality mixed-income housing, economic opportunity, and strategic investment—while ensuring that […]
Meeting Date 08-10-2026
“A Grand Vision for the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor” Steve Makovec will share a new vision for Northwest Dayton designed to guide redevelopment of the area, including visuals, with time for Q&A. The Grand Vision is led by the Salem Avenue Business Association, and is based on market data and stakeholder input. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting […]