Community Organizations

"The District ranked first in four of five categories in the Ohio Graduation Test , coming in second in the fifth, out of all public school districts in Miami County."
Source: Piqua Call Thursday, August 11, 2005

Covington has a rich history of music and music education. Covington is the home of Music teachers, members of large City orchestras and heads of corporations in the music industry. Covington has repeatedly scored high in individual and band competitions and has always fielded a fine marching band.

The Newberry Theater Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the finest live talent to the area, and to delighting, enriching and challenging our audiences. The Newberry Theater Foundation is pursuing 501 (c)(3) status to allow patrons & sponsoring companies to deduct their charitable contributions.

Covington Ohio has a school athletic program unparalleled by any other area school of it's size. Not only does Covington offer the sport, it excel's in performance and accomplishment. Covington graduates have gone to many major colleges to play and many have gone on athletic scholarship.

St. Teresa Catholic Church provides sports and competition events for the community as well as those from neighboring Communities. The facilities have open days to add sporting events to their schedule and welcome events to their beautifully prepared and maintained grounds. Baseball and soccer are sports that are regularly played and the grounds are lighted for after dark enjoyment.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles uphold and nourish the values of home, family and community that are so necessary and it seems so often get ignored and trampled in today's society. The Eagles are hometown builders. We support our police, firefighters, and others who protect and serve. We fund medical research in areas such as spinal cord injuries, kidney disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's. We help raise money for our communities...we are the Eagles and we are "People Helping People."

Established in 1971, the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. OIF works with Optimist Clubs located in over 3,800 communities in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.
Mission
To assist Optimist International by seeking, receiving and managing funds, real and personal property,and to hold and administer such property exclusively to support Optimist International and its member Clubs in its charitable, literary and educational endeavors.
Scope of Service
1.5 million youth served annually by programs funded by the Foundation. OIF depends on support from Optimist Clubs and individual members, the general public, businesses, and corporations.

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

Who We Are: Veterans. Citizens. Families.
We are the Veterans of Foreign Wars—or VFW for short. Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the VFW continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed servicemembers and their families. The 2.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries are located in 8,500 VFW posts around the world. We welcome everyone who meets VFW eligibility requirements, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender.

Our Mission
The VFW is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country—veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.

What We Do . . . Nationally
You can learn more about our four major services:

VFW National Veterans Service - providing full time advocacy to the individual veterans.
This is for both the veterans and his/her family. Our Veteran Service Officers are paid staff expert at dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VFW National Military Services—assisting currently deployed military and their families.
These include support family readiness group activities, welcome home ceremonies, phone cards to deployed service members, and financial assistance to meet the emergency needs that arise from deployments.

VFW National Legislative Service—keeping the pressure on Capitol Hill.
The VFW Washington, D.C., office monitors, reports on, and lobbies for legislation that directly impacts our veteran community.

Youth Development Service—developing the next generation of patriots.

The VFW offers competitive scholarships and savings bonds for America’s youth. We will also be emphasizing our support for JROTC and youth scouting programs.

What We Do . . . In Our Communities

The VFW is a grass-roots organization. Unlike other groups, virtually all of our membership is managed at the state or post levels. The organization’s foundation is the VFW post. Though there are many proud VFW halls around this country, many VFW posts do not own property. A post is its membership. A post’s character is determined by that membership. Some are known for the amount of time members volunteer at local VA centers and in their towns; others are known for their social events amongst members; others still have membership scattered around the world but stay in touch through the Internet.

. . . And For Those Who Join VFW But Not A Post

At-large members (like those joining through our online applications) have all the advantages of being a member—including the VFW magazine, member benefits, and being able to visit posts—but do not get to vote in post elections. This is a great option for members who want to support the VFW’s mission but are not able to commit to a post at this time. Should an at-large member decide to join a post, all he or she has to do is take his or her membership card to that post—they’ll do the rest. Until then, at-large members belong to the state or area in which they join.

Member Benefits
Members receive a free subscription to VFW Magazine; discounts on hotels, car rentals, and computers; and no-cost personal accident insurance, to name just a few. Visit VFW Member Benefits to find out more.

Online Resources for Current members

Your membership goes where you go. If you are a current member or a post quartermaster, go to VFW eMembership You can manage your membership online and even find a post near you. Post quartermasters can access Quartermaster

We are a veterans’ service organization dedicated to supporting veterans and deployed servicemembers, as well as their families. All of our 1.7 million members are U. S. citizens, have served honorably in the U. S. military and have been deployed (or are currently deployed) to an area of conflict.

	Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries 3998	715 East Broadway	(937) 473-2100
	The Fraternal Order of Eagles uphold and nourish the values of home, family and community that are so necessary and it seems so often get ignored and trampled in today's society. The Eagles are hometown builders. We support our police, firefighters, and others who protect and serve. We fund medical research in areas such as spinal cord injuries, kidney disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's. We help raise money for our communities...we are the Eagles and we are "People Helping People."

	Community Organizations

	Summer in Downtown Covington	Railroad Overpass

	Independent Order of Odd Fellows
	In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England. Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. This degree is based on the teachings found in the Holy Bible, and was written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for our senior members and for orphaned children.

	Kiwanis International		(937) 473-2761
	Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!

	Optimist International
	Established in 1971, the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. OIF works with Optimist Clubs located in over 3,800 communities in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Mission To assist Optimist International by seeking, receiving and managing funds, real and personal property,and to hold and administer such property exclusively to support Optimist International and its member Clubs in its charitable, literary and educational endeavors. Scope of Service 1.5 million youth served annually by programs funded by the Foundation. OIF depends on support from Optimist Clubs and individual members, the general public, businesses, and corporations.

	Pheasants Forever
	Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
	Pheasants Forever Ringnecks
	To foster and nurture an enduring interest in shooting sports, wildlife conservation and upland game bird hunting in America's young people.

	AMVETS Post 66
	For more than 60 years, we in AMVETS have taken to heart the credo of service set forth by our organization’s founding fathers. In so doing, we endeavor to provide our fellow veterans with the type of support they truly deserve. This outreach effort takes many forms, from the professional advice our service officers offer on earned veterans benefits to our legislative efforts on Capitol Hill to the work done by our hospital volunteers. Other AMVETS members involve themselves in a range of initiatives aimed at contributing to the quality of life in their local communities. These two areas—veterans service and community service—drive the commitment we have to make a difference in the lives of others. The pages of this website provide more detailed information on each area, as well as a wealth of information for veterans, their families and other interested citizens.