Roger Smith

Cincinnatus cordially invites and encourages you to attend our next Member Dinner Meeting.
     5:30 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010
     The University Club at 401 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH

2010 Strategic Plan

With broad input from members, former members and a wide range of our perceived constituents, the Strategic Planning Committee has produced a concise, action-oriented plan that provides a clear blueprint for our organization's activities for the coming years.  The Executive Committee approved this plan at their January meeting, and directed its presentation to our members to ratify its adoption at the next regular member dinner meeting on February 9, 2010.

The 2010 Strategic Plan is intended to be an evolving document that can easily be updated periodically to adjust to changing circumstances, while still providing a stable framework for operations.  A copy of this plan is available by clicking here.

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
Please review the 2010 Strategic Plan prior to the meeting, when we will discuss the plan, implementation steps, and opportunities for all members to become involved in ways that best suit their interests and personal schedules.


Click on the place setting at right to make your reservation now!

[Posted 1/31/2010]

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Cincinnatus cordially invites and encourages all members to attend our next Member Dinner Meeting.

     5:30 - ??? pm on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
          Great American Ballpark
               5:30 Meeting in Crosley Room
               7:10 Game in All-You-Can-Eat Section 409
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The Executive Committee is hosting a presentation by the REDS COMMUNITY FUND, followed by Cincinnati Reds baseball (7:10 vs. San Francisco) with All-You-Can-Eat Seats - unlimited ballpark fare (hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, potato chips and soft drinks) for the entire game.  Guests are welcomed, but must have reservations.

You won't want to miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to network with friends new and old.  Click on the place setting at right to make your reservation now!  [Posted 5/26/2010]

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Cincinnatus cordially invites and encourages all members to attend our next Member Dinner Meeting.

     5:30 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
     The University Club at 401 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH
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The Education Panel is hosting an update on Strive, a regional partnership of education, government, philanthropic, business and community organizations working together to help each child succeed from birth through some form of college into a meaningful career.  KATHY MERCHANT will provide an overview and update on Strive that will include several of the collaborative partners talking about their specific work.

You won't want to miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to network with friends new and old.  Click on the place setting at right to make your reservation now!  [Posted 5/4/2010]

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The Community Inclusion Panel is organizing a table for Cincinnatus members who wish to attend the May 15 Beacon Awards Luncheon (11:30 am at the Duke Energy Convention Center) and the MLB Civil Rights Game (7:10 pm at Great American Ballpark).  A table seats ten (10) attendees.  Cost is $100 per ticket, which covers both events.
     At the luncheon, baseball legend WILLIE MAYS, tennis champion BILLIE JEAN KING and entertainment icon HARRY BELAFONTE will be honored.  Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, ANDREW YOUNG will deliver the keynote address.  Of course, MLB Commissioner BUD SELIG and other baseball luminaries will participate in the luncheon.  The Reds will play the St. Louis Cardinals in the Civil Rights Game.  This is the Reds' second and final time to host this event.  Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of this historic occasion.  Contact Al DeJarnett (aldejarnett@gmail.com) if you're interested.  [Posted 4/26/2010]

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At its regular monthly meeting on April 13, the members of Cincinnatus Association voted unanimously to approve and enact the Cincinnatus 2010 Strategic Plan.  Those with questions are encouraged to contact any Panel Chair for more information and opportunities to engage.  There are numerous additional, supporting items for member's reference and background.  These are located on the homepage of the members section >> click here. [Posted 4/17/2010]

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On April 13, 2010, the Cincinnatus Association voted unanimously to support Issue One.   Previously the Government Panel and the Executive Committee voted to endorse this issue.  On May 4, Ohio voters will be asked to cast their vote on Issue 1. Issue 1 will renew the Ohio Third Frontier program, and the Cincinnatus Association hopes that all voters will vote “yes” to continue this important initiative.  The Ohio Third Frontier is designed to create good jobs and build business opportunities in our state. Already, 48,000 jobs have been created because of the program.   A “Yes” vote on Issue 1 will not raise taxes. It will simply continue a program that has already proven to be successful and provide an impressive return on investment. In fact, Issue 1 is just the thing that will help strengthen our economy.  [Posted 4/17/2010]

Ohio needs good jobs. Vote “yes” on Issue 1 to renew the Ohio Third Frontier. 

Campaign Website:  http://www.unitedforjobsohio.com/

 

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For the past several months, Citizens for Civic Renewal (CCR) has been convening the Citizen Budget Coalition to develop a way to work with the City of Cincinnati Mayor, City Council and administration to include citizen input in the policy budget for 2011-2012.  The Mayor, Council and administration agree that hearing from citizens would be useful.   The Coalition has designed a process where citizens will deliberate in small groups and suggest how the City of Cincinnati should balance a $50 million budget deficit.  To have your voice heard sign-up for one of the three neighborhood meetings and/or the all-city meeting.  Space is limited, so please RSVP today.  The Cincinnatus Government Panel has endorsed this process.  The meeting schedule is as follows:

East Cincinnati - Monday, April 26th,  6:00 to 8:45 p.m. - Madisonville Rec Center

Central Cincinnati -Wednesday, April 28th, 6:00  to 8:45 p.m. - Avondale Pride Center

West Cincinnati - Wednesday, May 5th, 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. - Midway School

All Cincinnati - Saturday, June 5th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Cintas Center

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Cincinnatus cordially invites and encourages all members to attend our next Member Dinner Meeting.

     5:30 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
     The University Club at 401 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH
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Our April meeting holds something for everyone, and so much more . . .
     >> Special Member-Speaker Margy Waller, VP of the Fine Arts Fund's
               Arts & Culture Partnership, will discuss findings from a recent FAF
               study and provide insight into supporting the arts in Cincinnati.
     >> 2010 Cincinnatus Association Strategic Plan Presentation
               (Click on title for a copy of this plan.)
     >> Introduction of New Cincinnatus Members
               (Click on title for a list of new members.)
     >> 2010-2011 Cincinnatus Association Leadership Nominations
               (Voting will be in May)
     >> Association Ballot Issue Endorsement Presentation & Member Vote
You won't want to miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to network with friends new and old.  Please be sure to make your reservation today!

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
You won't want to miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to network with friends new and old.  Click on the place setting at right to make your reservation now!  [Posted 3/31/2010]

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At the Executive Committee meeting on 3/16/2010, the Excellence in Government Panel presented a statement of support for Issue 1 - Renewal of the Third Frontier Program, an effort intended to attract new businesses and jobs into Ohio.  The panel requested that the Cincinnatus Association endorse approval of this issue, which will be on the May 4th ballot.  In this regard, the Executive Committee approved the presentation and discussion of a resolution for member vote at the meeting on 4/13/2010 for Association endorsement of the approval of Issue 1. [Posted 3/22/2010]

Third Frontier Website 

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In 2009, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) and the Cincinnati Association of Administrators and Supervisors (CAASS) participated in a study by The New Teachers Project (TNTP) to explore policies and practices that prevent teachers from maximizing their impact on student learning.  The results were reported in December 2009 - "Human Capital Reform in Cincinnati Public Schools: Strengthening Teacher Effectiveness and Support" <click title for Executive Summary and full text of that report>

At their meeting on 3/16, the Executive Committee authorized Association President Bill Scheyer to add his signature to an open letter from TNTP <click title to view that letter> urging, ". . . the entire community to support real change that will provide every child in our community access to a superior education."  The letter also invites everyone to a Community Conversation on the report on April 8th. 

Cincinnatus members are encouraged to read this interesting and valuable information, and to take an active roll in the quality of education in Greater Cincinnati.  [Posted 3/21/2010]

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