1. Club Presidents-Elect
Optimist International Leadership Development
Club Presidents-Elect
Seminar
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2. Objectives of Seminar
Acquire a better knowledge of President’s role and function.
Learn effective ways to lead volunteers, conduct meetings and grow your club.
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3. Accepting the Challenge
Club President is the
“Chief Executive Officer”
in the “People Business”
of motivating and managing
the efforts of volunteers.
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4. Optimist International
Brainstorming
List the characteristics of a good leader
Which are most important?
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Possible Answers
Commitment
Friendly
Optimistic
Delegate
Smile
Promote
Fellowship
Good Listener
Tactful
Appreciative
Recognize effort
Persistence
Organized
Dependable
Speaking ability
Caring
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6. Optimist International
Resources for Success
People
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
District Committees
Mentor
Web-sites
optimistleaders.org
optimist.org
Publications
Awards Handbook
Bylaws
See Web-sites
Conferences
District (4)
OI Convention (July)
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7. Governance of Optimist International
Optimist International Board & President
Staff in St. Louis & Montreal
Regional Vice Presidents
District Governor, Exec. Comm. & Board
Zone Lieutenant Governors
Club President & Board
The Functional Unit of Optimist International
Member Volunteers
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8. Optimist International
Finances
Youth Fund - Monies raised from the community are returned to the community
General Fund - Dues pay for internal social and administrative costs
Fiscal year Oct.1 - Sept. 30
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9. Optimist International
Budget
Created during Summer for coming year
(Oct. 1- Sept. 30)
By Club Finance Committee with incoming Sec/treasurer and President
Budget Guides available on Web-site
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10. Optimist International
Incorporation
Autonomous not-for-profit youth service organization - Incorporation in U.S. usually under 501(C)(4)
Dues may be a business expense but not a “charitable contributions”
501(C)(3) is a Foundation
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11. Optimist International
OI Foundation
Donations to support Youth Work
Your club can access “charitable contributions” by using OIF tools.
Pass-through, 21st Century, etc.
Contact OIF for details
or Web-site
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12. Optimist International
Fund Raising
Best Fund Raisers are:
High Income
Low Investment
Minimal Risk
Build Member Morale
Maximize Club Name Recognition
Fund-Raising Guide - Web-site
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13. Optimist International
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Who is considered the “Chief Executive Officer” of an Optimist Club?
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14. Optimist International
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Who sets the policy and direction for an Optimist Club?
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15. Optimist International
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Who raises the dues of belonging to an Optimist Club?
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16. Optimist International
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Who is the current President of Optimist International?
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17. Optimist International
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Which member of your Club’s Board of Directors is not elected?
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18. Optimist International
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By what date should a Club elect new Officers?
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19. Optimist International
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What is the name of the form to report the addition of new members?
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20. Optimist International
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What is the non-profit status under which most U.S. clubs are incorporated?
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21. Optimist International
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In what city is the next Optimist International Convention?
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22. Leading Your Team (Next)
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