Governor’s-Elect Regional Competition Optimist Quiz Bowl Governor’s-Elect Regional Competition Optimist International

Optimist International Question #1 What is the Role of a Governor? Ans: Help Clubs Succeed! Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is a Club’s password to access “Club Roster Adjustments” on-line? Password? Ans: Club number, yeswecan Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question How does a club president access their email from OI? Ans: Optimistmail.org, Presidents last name, yeswecan Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Who is the President of JOOI? Ans: Samy Kobrosly Where is info? Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What does JOOI stand for? Ans: Junior Optimist Octagon International Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Where are the finals of OIJGC ? Ans: PGI National Golf Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Where was the first Optimist Club formed? Ans: Buffalo, New York Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What are the dues per member per year? Ans: $46.50 total International including dues $30 & fees for Magazine, Insurance, Exchange & Float Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What type of Insurance covers every Optimist member ? Ans: Liability Insurance Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is the Diplomat Program? Ans: Support International expansion for $200, lapel pin recognition Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Who would you call to help you with training at a 2nd quarter regional or Lieutenant Governor training conference? Ans: A “Certified Trainer” Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What are PSA’s? How many do we have? Ans: Public Service Announcements; we have 21 from 9-30 seconds each Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is the Publication that goes to Optimist Leaders? Ans: Leadership “HOTLINE” Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Who might you call if you need help finishing the formation of a new club building effort? Ans: Certified New Club Builder Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question How could a club report a change of address for their President? Ans: “Club Roster Adjustment” form on-line at optimistleaders.org Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is the functional unit of Optimist International? Ans: an Optimist Club Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question How many levels are there in our PGI program? Ans: 10, pin-backings, Personal Growth & Involvement Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is our contribution goal to Sloan Kettering for Leukemia research for “Childhood Cancer Campaign? Ans: 1 million over 4 years “Acute Mylogenous Leukemia” Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What is a T-shot? Ans: District report of club membership status No-one know what “T” stands for. Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question What district group approves the appointment of your next District Secretary Treasurer? Ans: Executive Committee Who serves on Exec. Committee? Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Which district group elects a governor (elect)? Ans: The Club delegates at a district convention Optimist International

Optimist International Resource Question Which district group approves the district budget? Ans: The Board of Directors Who is on the district Board? Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is the “Vision” statement of Optimist International? Ans: Optimist International will be recognized world-wide as an Organization of people committed to optimism and self-development for the improvement of the youth and community. Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What will most likely make you successful? Knowledge of Optimist International? Ability to manage volunteers? Speaking ability? Good looks and charm? Ans: Ability to manage volunteers Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is the first step to leading volunteers ? Ans: Show you Care, Build trust and develop loyalties, set a positive example Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is the best objective measure of your success? Ans: Growth Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is arguably the most effective communication skill? A) A motivational speech B) Email C) Listening D) Making funny faces and wiggling your ears Ans: Listening Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is the purpose of your district conferences? Ans: Build Spirit and Enthusiasm, Provide excellent training, Conduct business, Fun-Food-Fellowship, Meet and Greet Volunteers Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Give People what they want and they will give you what you want What do you want now of a Club President? Ans: Officer Elect Report, Attendance at a 6-hour President’s Training Seminar. What does a President want? Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Give People what they want and they will give you what you want What do you want now of a Lieutenant Governor? Ans: Attend a 7-hour seminar, help get club Presidents to attend their seminar, build a trusting relationship with their clubs Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Give People what they want and they will give you what you want What do you want next year from a Member? Ans: Recruit a member, further the cause of Optimism Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl What is the Primary Resource and Guide for Training your Officers this Summer? Ans: Faculty guide, handouts, PowerPoints Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Who is the Current President of Optimist International? Ans: Sievers, Berthiaume Optimist International

Quiz Bowl Name one effective district award that meets these criteria. Benefits the District Compliments OI Awards Easy to Promote Immediate Recognition High Visibility Low Cost Ans: Ribbon for quarterly A&A, Growth, OIF, Ribbon/pin/sticker for a heroic act of Optimism, Champagne tables for NCB and priority seating at meal functions Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Which Officers are considered the “Backbone” of your District? Ans: Lieutenant Governors Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl List ways that you can “nurture” your Lieutenant Governors ? Ans: Priority at District Events, Respect, support, loyalty, Recognition Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl Why is Growth important ? Ans: More service to kids, new ideas, more community visibility, more income, more resources Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl List the three District Growth Strategies ? Ans: NCB, Membership, Club Services 2nd: Int’l. Development, JOOI, Collegiate Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl List the five Club Growth Strategies? Ans: Participation, Recruitment, Induction and Involvement, Maintenance, Attendance (Mem. Manual Chapters) Optimist International

Optimist International Quiz Bowl List 3 “dirty words” sometimes used by pessimistic Optimists ? Ans: But, problem, difficult, couldn’t, wouldn’t and shouldn’t, have to, must, hate, I, me, my. Optimist International

Dirty Words vs. Optimist Words But What if Problem Opportunity Difficult Challenging Couldn’t Could Have to Want to Hate Love I, Me, My You, We, Our 11/22/2018

Optimist International Quiz Bowl How does a Governor handle a pessimistic Optimist ? Ignore them, do not give them microphone; Sgt@Arms fine for pessimism; Ask others how the feel; be optimistic yourself; fire them Optimist International

Optimist International Bonus Question What are our primary objectives for next year ? Optimist International

When others Succeed, Governors Succeed! Optimist Quiz Bowl When others Succeed, Governors Succeed! Optimist International