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

2. Optimist International
Goal Setting
Roadmap to
Success
Optimist International

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. 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

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

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. Annual Club Planning Conference
Who should attend?
Optimist International

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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

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

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

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

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

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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

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

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

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

55. 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

56. Are there any questions?
Optimist International

57. Optimist International
Closing Remarks
Optimist International