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Governor’s-Elect Regional Competition
Optimist Quiz Bowl Governor’s-Elect Regional Competition Optimist International
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Question #1 What is the Role of a Governor? Ans: Help Clubs Succeed! Optimist International
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Resource Question What is a Club’s password to access “Club Roster Adjustments” on-line? Password? Ans: Club number, yeswecan Optimist International
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Resource Question How does a club president access their from OI? Ans: Optimistmail.org, Presidents last name, yeswecan Optimist International
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Resource Question Who is the President of JOOI? Ans: Samy Kobrosly Where is info? Optimist International
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Resource Question What does JOOI stand for? Ans: Junior Optimist Octagon International Optimist International
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Resource Question Where are the finals of OIJGC ? Ans: PGI National Golf Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Optimist International
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Resource Question Where was the first Optimist Club formed? Ans: Buffalo, New York Optimist International
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Resource Question What are the dues per member per year? Ans: $ total International including dues $30 & fees for Magazine, Insurance, Exchange & Float Optimist International
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Resource Question What type of Insurance covers every Optimist member ? Ans: Liability Insurance Optimist International
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Resource Question What is the Diplomat Program? Ans: Support International expansion for $200, lapel pin recognition Optimist International
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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
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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
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Resource Question What is the Publication that goes to Optimist Leaders? Ans: Leadership “HOTLINE” Optimist International
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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
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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
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Resource Question What is the functional unit of Optimist International? Ans: an Optimist Club Optimist International
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Resource Question How many levels are there in our PGI program? Ans: 10, pin-backings, Personal Growth & Involvement Optimist International
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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
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Resource Question What is a T-shot? Ans: District report of club membership status No-one know what “T” stands for. Optimist International
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Resource Question What district group approves the appointment of your next District Secretary Treasurer? Ans: Executive Committee Who serves on Exec. Committee? Optimist International
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Resource Question Which district group elects a governor (elect)? Ans: The Club delegates at a district convention Optimist International
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Resource Question Which district group approves the district budget? Ans: The Board of Directors Who is on the district Board? Optimist International
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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
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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
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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
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Quiz Bowl What is the best objective measure of your success? Ans: Growth Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl What is arguably the most effective communication skill? A) A motivational speech B) C) Listening D) Making funny faces and wiggling your ears Ans: Listening Optimist International
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Quiz Bowl What is the Primary Resource and Guide for Training your Officers this Summer? Ans: Faculty guide, handouts, PowerPoints Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl Who is the Current President of Optimist International? Ans: Sievers, Berthiaume Optimist International
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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
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Quiz Bowl Which Officers are considered the “Backbone” of your District? Ans: Lieutenant Governors Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl List ways that you can “nurture” your Lieutenant Governors ? Ans: Priority at District Events, Respect, support, loyalty, Recognition Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl Why is Growth important ? Ans: More service to kids, new ideas, more community visibility, more income, more resources Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl List the three District Growth Strategies ? Ans: NCB, Membership, Club Services 2nd: Int’l. Development, JOOI, Collegiate Optimist International
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Quiz Bowl List the five Club Growth Strategies? Ans: Participation, Recruitment, Induction and Involvement, Maintenance, Attendance (Mem. Manual Chapters) Optimist International
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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
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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
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Quiz Bowl How does a Governor handle a pessimistic Optimist ? Ignore them, do not give them microphone; fine for pessimism; Ask others how the feel; be optimistic yourself; fire them Optimist International
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Bonus Question What are our primary objectives for next year ? Optimist International
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When others Succeed, Governors Succeed!
Optimist Quiz Bowl When others Succeed, Governors Succeed! Optimist International
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