Optimist International1 Optimist International Leadership Development Club Presidents-Elect Seminar

Optimist International2 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.

Optimist International3 Club President is the “Chief Executive Officer” in the “People Business” of motivating and managing the efforts of volunteers. Accepting the Challenge

Optimist International4 Brainstorming oList the characteristics of a good leader oWhich are most important?

Optimist International5 Possible Answers oCommitment oFriendly oOptimistic oDelegate oSmile oPromote oFellowship oGood Listener oTactful oAppreciative oRecognize effort oPersistence oOrganized oDependable oSpeaking ability oCaring

Optimist International6 Resources for Success oPeople oGovernor oLieutenant Governor oDistrict Committees oMentor oWeb-sites ooptimistleaders.org ooptimist.org oPublications oAwards Handbook oBylaws oSee Web-sites oConferences oDistrict (4) oOI Convention (July)

Optimist International7 Governance of Optimist International oOptimist International Board & President oStaff in St. Louis & Montreal oRegional Vice Presidents oDistrict Governor, Exec. Comm. & Board oZone Lieutenant Governors oClub President & Board oThe Functional Unit of Optimist International oMember Volunteers

Optimist International8 Finances oYouth Fund - Monies raised from the community are returned to the community oGeneral Fund - Dues pay for internal social and administrative costs oFiscal year Oct.1 - Sept. 30

Optimist International9 Budget oCreated during Summer for coming year o(Oct. 1- Sept. 30) oBy Club Finance Committee with incoming Sec/treasurer and President oBudget Guides available on Web-site

Optimist International10 Incorporation oAutonomous not-for-profit youth service organization - Incorporation in U.S. usually under 501(C)(4) oDues may be a business expense but not a “charitable contributions” o501(C)(3) is a Foundation

Optimist International11 OI Foundation oDonations to support Youth Work oYour club can access “charitable contributions” by using OIF tools. oPass-through, 21st Century, etc. oContact OIF for details o or Web-site

Optimist International12 Fund Raising oBest Fund Raisers are: oHigh Income oLow Investment oMinimal Risk oBuild Member Morale oMaximize Club Name Recognition oFund-Raising Guide - Web-site

Optimist International13 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWho is considered the “Chief Executive Officer” of an Optimist Club?

Optimist International14 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWho sets the policy and direction for an Optimist Club?

Optimist International15 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWho raises the dues of belonging to an Optimist Club?

Optimist International16 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWho is the current President of Optimist International?

Optimist International17 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWhich member of your Club’s Board of Directors is not elected?

Optimist International18 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oBy what date should a Club elect new Officers?

Optimist International19 ????? Quiz-Bowl????? oWhat is the name of the form to report the addition of new members?

Optimist International20 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oWhat is the non-profit status under which most U.S. clubs are incorporated?

Optimist International21 ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? oIn what city is the next Optimist International Convention?

Optimist International22 Leading Your Team (Next) BREAK