PERSONAL GROWTH and INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Updated October 2014

What Is P.G.I. ? b An opportunity for you to b 1. Learn more about Optimist International b 2. Become more involved with the Club b 3. Enhance your leadership skills b 4. Etc.

WHY P.G.I. WAS DEVELOPED ¶ Create a standard of a good Optimist Member · Offer every member an opportunity to receive personal benefits when joining an Optimist Club ¸ Make sure every Club offers every member the challenges they need to become a better leader.

Why PGI Developed continued ¹ To give proper recognition to every member, based on clear challenges. º Promote a better understanding of Optimist International at every level of the organization. » Help everyone promote a philosophy of Optimism ¼ Help Club President achieve a successful year.

10 Levels of Involvement & Recognition Level XLapel Pin Level IX Yellow Level VIII Orange Level VII GOLD Level VII GOLD Level VI PURPLE Level VI PURPLE Level V BLACK Level V BLACK Level IV BLUE Level IV BLUE Level III BURGUNDY Level III BURGUNDY Level II GREEN Level II GREEN Level IBRONZE Level IBRONZE

ELEMENTS OF PGI ATTENDANCE ACTIVITIES GROWTH KNOWLEDGE OF OI PERSONAL GROWTH COMMUNICATION

LEVEL I - BRONZE l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 6 meetings/activities b 1 Club Service Activity b Learn 5 Purposes & founding of OI b Short presentation on “How Optimism Can Make World Better” b Read resume of new member

LEVEL II - GREEN l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 3 more meetings b Serve on a Committee b 1 New Member b Know OI, district, Zone & Club structures b Short presentation on “How Optimism has Enriched my Life” b Promote attendance for month

LEVEL III- BURGUNDY l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 3 more meetings/activities b Chair a Committee b 1 New Member b Read book “Power of the Creed” b Complete a Skills Development Module b Help assemble a CPA summary

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH MODULES Public Speaking Public Speaking Effective Time Management Creative Problem Solving Choosing Optimism As a Philosophy of Life Orientation to Optimism for New Members Parliamentary Procedure Team Building Mentoring Leadership: Styles & Profiles Managing Change

LEVEL IV- BLUE l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 more meetings & 1 inter-club visit b Another club activity b 1 New Member b Know President of OI, VP, Gov. and Lt. Gov. b Present “Best Times I’ve shared w/ youth” b Visit or call missing member - Pres. Appt.

LEVEL V- BLACK l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 more meetings & Zone or District meeting b Another Club activity b 1 New Member b Creed from memory b 2nd Skills Development Module b Article on Club activities

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH MODULES Public Speaking Public Speaking Effective Time Management Effective Time Management Creative Problem Solving Choosing Optimism As a Philosophy of Life Orientation to Optimism for New Members Parliamentary Procedure Team Building Mentoring Leadership: Styles & Profiles Managing Change

LEVEL VI- PURPLE l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 more meetings &/or activities b Another Club activity b 1 New Member b 5 min. presentation on an Optimist program b Educate new member - purposes & benefits b Promote Club activity w/in community

LEVEL VII- GOLD l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 meetings & District Convention b Organize New Activity b Help build new Club b 10 min. presentation on OI to Club members b Serve as Club officer b Send article to “The Optimist”

LEVEL VIII- ORANGE l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 Consecutive District meetings b Serve on a District Committee b New Club Follow Up program b Attend New Club Building Seminar b Third Skills Dev. Module b Assist member in Level I

LEVEL IX- YELLOW l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 4 More District meetings b Serve on 2nd District Committee b 2 New Members b Make Club or Zone presentation for District Committee b Fourth Skills Dev. Module b Assist member in Level IV

LEVEL X- LAPEL PIN Presented at a District Meeting R ecognized by International President at the International Convention l ATTENDANCE: l ACTIVITY: l GROWTH: l KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION l SELF-DEVELOPMENT l COMMUNICATION b 2 More District meetings or 1 Intl. Convention b District Committee Chair or Officer b “Builder of Excellence” b Present “Orientation” Module for new Members b 3 Training Sessions at District or International b Assist member in Level VII

WHEN FINISHED - ATTENDANCE b Attended 20 club meetings/activities b One inter-club visit b One District / Zone Meeting b 8 District Conventions/Meeting b 1 International Convention

COMPLETION - ACTIVITIES b Participate in 4 Club activities b Serve on one Committee b Chair one Committee b Create, organize & present a new activity to Board b Serve on 2 District Committees b Chair a District Committee

COMPLETION - GROWTH b Total of 7 New Members b One New Club (Possibly 3) b Follow- Up Program b Builder of Excellence

COMPLETION - Knowledge of OI b 5 Purposes of OI and its founding b Structure of OI b “Power of the Creed” b Names of OI President, VP, Governor and Lt. Gov. b Creed b 3 Presentations on OI and Programs b Attended New Club Building Seminar b Orientation Program

COMPLETION - SELF DEVELOPMENT b 3 Presentations b 4 Skills Development Modules b Teach a New Member the Purposes & Benefits of Optimist Clubs b Serve as club officer b 3 Training Courses

COMPLETION - COMMUNICATION b Read resume of new member b Promote club meeting attendance b Help assemble a CPA summary b Visit/call a missing member b 2 written articles b Promote club activity b Assist 1 – 3 members w/PGI

Certification & Effective Dates LEVELS I - VII b Certification must be registered/certified by Secretary- Treasurer, President or Club Director of Personal Growth b Effective Date:

Certification & Effective Dates LEVELS VIII - X b Certification must be registered/certified by Governor or Lt. Governor b Effective Date:

NEW MEMBERS b What employer would not want employees to learn/enhance: b Networking b Research Skills b Public Speaking b Advertising b Writing Skills b Leadership b Self-Motivation

What Do I Need to Do Now? b Review Passport and determine what things you have completed b Get them certified b Get in touch with potential employers b Let Membership Committee help

Georgia District Personal Growth and Involvement b Kathy Forster, Chairman b 337 Meadows Dr b Loganville, GA b b Cell Reporting Dates: 5 th of October 5 th of January 5 th of April 5 th of July Send your PGI update Reports via mail or to the District PGI Chairman.. Document1Document1 Sep 1Sep 1

OI PGI Program Information b Additional P.G.I. information,: P.G.I. section of the Optimist Leaders website: g/LeadershipInfo/PersonalDev elopment/PGIProgram.pdf P.G.I. b Stephanie Monschein Director, Leadership Dept. b b 1-(800) , ext b Do not send your Passports to the OI office. b Send your PGI update Reports to the District PGI Chairman.

P.G.I. - QUESTIONS