09/11/2025
"I really feel strongly about the importance of civic organizations at this current time. I hope we can keep Cincinnatus vibrant and involved. A strong community is never built by accident. It grows because people care enough to come together, to share ideas, and to take action. That’s the power of civic organizations.
When we join a civic group, we are saying, I believe in something bigger than myself. We are saying that the challenges our neighborhoods face—whether it’s safety, education, equity, or opportunity—are challenges we can solve together.
A civic organization, like Cincinnatus, gives ordinary citizens an extraordinary voice. They transform concern into action, strangers into neighbors, and communities into forces for change. History shows us that progress doesn’t come from one person alone, but from people organizing, uniting, and working toward a common purpose. So I urge each of you: get involved, stay engaged, and never underestimate the ripple effect of your participation. When citizens organize, communities thrive. And when communities thrive, democracy itself grows stronger."
Delivered by Cincinnatus President, Alice Schneider at the organization's September 9, 2025 membership meeting.
