Club Presidents-Elect Optimist International Leadership Development Club Presidents-Elect Seminar Optimist International

Optimist International Goal Setting Roadmap to Success Optimist International

Success can be defined as making progress toward a worthy goal. Goal Setting Success can be defined as making progress toward a worthy goal. Optimist International

Optimist International What is Success? List definitions for success. After a few minutes and a few definitions, discuss the difference between “Persona” goals and Organizational” goals. Suggest a connection between organizational goals and the use of “Awards” program as a “Roadmap” toward goals. Optimist International

Optimist International S = C + E Success = Commitment + Effort The first step toward bringing success to your Optimist club is being committed as the President. Optimist International

Optimist International Are you committed to the ideas of Optimism and Youth Service? Optimist International

Optimist International Are you committed to the ideas of Optimism and Youth Service? Will you put forth the effort it takes to make my Club Successful? Optimist International

Optimist International Goals Goals - How do I get there? Optimist International

Optimist International Goals Goals - How do I get there? You will need a keen sense of prospective, Values and purpose to get where you want to go. Optimist International

Optimist International Goals Goals - Measurable Realistic Well Defined Internalized Meaningful Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals How many new Optimist members will you personally recruit this year? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals How many members will your club add to its roster this year? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals How many members will you lose? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals What will be your club’s “net gain” in membership this year? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals How many service projects will your club conduct? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals What new and unique service project would you like to add? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals How many of your members will obtain Level One of the PGI program? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals Will you bring Optimism to a new community by building a new club? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals Will you bring Optimism to a new community by building a new club? Where? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals Will you bring Optimism to a new community by building a new club? Where? When? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals What is your “ultimate goal” as club president? Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals Write a “vision statement” as to how you goal will be communicated. Optimist International

Optimist International What are your Goals Write a “vision statement” as to how you goal will be communicated. Write specifics as to how this goal will be measured. Optimist International

Annual Club Planning Conference Presidents Elect Secretary-Treasurer Elect Optimist International

What is an Annual Club Planning Conference? Use flip chart and list answers from group. Remember, no answer is a wrong answer. Optimist International

What is an Annual Club Planning Conference? The Annual Club Planning Conference is a way for the Club Leadership and District Leadership to determine the Organization, Plans and Direction of the Club for the coming Optimist year. The Annual Club Planning Conference can be a key to your success as a club president. Use flip chart and list answers from group. Remember, no answer is a wrong answer. Optimist International

When should an Annual Club Planning Conference Be Held? Use flip chart and list answers from group. Remember, no answer is a wrong answer. Optimist International

When should an Annual Club Planning Conference Be Held? Before October 1 Use flip chart and list answers from group. Remember, no answer is a wrong answer. Optimist International

Annual Club Planning Conference Who should attend? Optimist International

Annual Club Planning Conference Who should attend? Lt. Governor President Secretary-Treasurer Vice Presidents Committee Chairs Other Board Members Optimist International

Optimist International Club Information District __________Zone____ Club Number_____ Complete Club Name_______________________ President’s Name _______Phone Number______ Sec-Treas Name________Phone Number______ Lt. Gov Name___________Phone Number______ Optimist International

Optimist International Club Information Number of members?______________Club Incorporation number?_________________ Day and Time of Meetings?_________ Frequency of Club bulletin?_________________ Annual Dues?____________________ Are club Bylaws available?_________________ New Member Initiation Fee?_________ When were Club policies last updated?______ Has Budget been approved?_________ US Clubs-When will IRS form 990 be filed?___ Optimist International

Optimist International Club Organization Club Chair Names Community Service________________ Fellowship_________________________ Director of Personal Growth_________ Finance___________________________ Youth Activities___________________ Foundation (CFR)___________________ Publicity_________________________ Programs _________________________ New Club________________________ Membership_______________________ Youth Clubs______________________ Other ____________________________ Does your Club Participator in the Personal Growth and Involvement Program?___ Optimist International

Optimist International Club Goals What Goals have been set by the Club for the coming year? Net Gain in Membership____________Friend of Youth Award___________________ Sponsor of new Club(s)____________ Community Service Involvement Award_____ Honor Club______________________ Partner in Education Award______________ Distinguished President____________ No. of CPA Entries (Honor Club requirement)_________ Sponsor of Jr Optimist/Octagon/Alpha Club_________________________________ Optimist International

Club Training and Development of Future Leaders Do you plan to present some ‘Skills Development Modules’ at Club Meetings? (examples: Creative Problem Solving, Effective Time Management, Choosing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life, Public Speaking, etc.)______________________________________ Who will represent Club at District Meetings?___________________________________ Does your Club offer financial assistance to officers who attend District & Optimist International Meetings?____________________________________________________ Optimist International

Club Service in the Community What community/youth serving projects are planned for the year?_________________ What fund-raising projects are planned for the year?___________________________ What amount does the Club plan to raise from fund-raising projects? $_____________ Optimist International

Presidents Elect Secretary-Treasurer Elect Quiz Bowl Presidents Elect Secretary-Treasurer Elect Optimist International

What is the recognition award given to the key builder of a new club? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the recognition award given to the key builder of a new club? Optimist International

What is the recognition award given to the key builder of a new club? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the recognition award given to the key builder of a new club? Builder or Excellence Optimist International

Optimist International ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the minimum number of Charter members required for the formation of a new Optimist Club for awards credit? Optimist International

Optimist International ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the minimum number of Charter members required for the formation of a new Optimist Club for awards credit? 25 Optimist International

Optimist International ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the name of the form that a club can use to find out what a member is interested in? Optimist International

Member Interest Finder ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the name of the form that a club can use to find out what a member is interested in? Member Interest Finder Optimist International

Optimist International ????? Quiz Bowl ????? A “Youth Club” is an Optimist Club for kids. What are high school youth clubs called? Optimist International

Optimist International ????? Quiz Bowl ????? A “Youth Club” is an Optimist Club for kids. What are high school youth clubs called? Octagon Clubs Optimist International

When is the club “Officer Elect Report” due? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? When is the club “Officer Elect Report” due? Optimist International

When is the club “Officer Elect Report” due? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? When is the club “Officer Elect Report” due? May 20 Optimist International

What two items should all club reports include? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What two items should all club reports include? Optimist International

What two items should all club reports include? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What two items should all club reports include? Official club name and number Optimist International

Name something a new member receives when joining an Optimist Club? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? Name something a new member receives when joining an Optimist Club? Optimist International

Name something a new member receives when joining an Optimist Club? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? Name something a new member receives when joining an Optimist Club? Lapel pin, optimist Creed, certificate of membership, name badge, lots of friends, opportunity to serve. Optimist International

What Optimist publication does every club president receive? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What Optimist publication does every club president receive? Optimist International

What Optimist publication does every club president receive? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What Optimist publication does every club president receive? Leadership Hotline Optimist International

What is the minimum Initiation fee for a new member? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the minimum Initiation fee for a new member? Optimist International

What is the minimum Initiation fee for a new member? ????? Quiz Bowl ????? What is the minimum Initiation fee for a new member? $30 US Charter Member is $35 US Optimist International

Are there any questions? Optimist International

Optimist International Closing Remarks Optimist International