The Optimist Quiz Bowl
Who is the most important person in all of Optimist International? the Member
Who is considered the “Chief Executive Officer” of an Optimist Club? President
Who sets policy and direction for an Optimist Club? the Board of Directors
Who raises the dues of belonging to an Optimist Club? a vote of the general membership of the Club
Who is the current President of Optimist International? H. Nick Prillaman, Jr. Optimist Club of the North Perimeter, Georgia
Who is the President Elect of Optimist International? Rebecca Butler Mona Optimist Club of Des Moines-Western-Noon, Iowa
Name the two cities in which Optimist headquarters reside. St. Louis and Montréal
Which member of a Club’s Board of Directors is not elected? Secretary-Treasurer is appointed by President and approved by Board
What is a “standing committee” in an Optimist Club? a committee which has ongoing responsibilities and exists for the full year
“Robert’s Rules of Order” adopted 1997 What are the official parliamentary procedures adopted by Optimist International? “Robert’s Rules of Order” adopted 1997
Who is responsible for submitting a Club budget to the Board of Directors? the Finance Chair
What Club “entity” does most of the planning of the Optimist Club? the Committee; it can be approved/rejected by the Board
Who establishes the “policies” of the Club? Board of Directors
When does the Optimist year begin? October 1
By what date should a Club elect new officers? before May 1
What does an Optimist receive for sponsoring a new member? sponsor lapel pin
The “Zone” is a group of Clubs representing an arm of the District administration. What District officer serves the Zone? Lieutenant Governor
What publication does every Optimist member receive? The Optimist Magazine
Who presides at a Club meeting if the President is absent? Vice President
Who is considered the “right arm” of the Club President? The Secretary Treasurer
“CRA – Club Roster Adjustment” form What is the name of the form to report the addition of new members to Optimist headquarters? “CRA – Club Roster Adjustment” form
What are the restrictions for monies gathered from “fund raising” events? they must be held in a “youth fund” and be used for projects to benefit the community unless otherwise disclosed to the public
How often should a Club Secretary-Treasurer present a financial report to the Club Board of Directors? monthly
What is the non-profit status under which most US Clubs are incorporated?
Solicitations by Club members should not be done in what setting? District, Zone or International Optimist meetings
Who can change our Bylaws? Club delegates at International Convention
What is our official “Creed?” the Optimist Creed
The Optimist Quiz Bowl