1. Optimist International1 Motivation, Tracking and Management “Keys to Success”

2. Optimist International2 Motivation and Management Motivation is “Firing them up” Management is “Running” along beside them

3. Optimist International3 Motivation n Setting the Tone n Excitement & Optimism n Caring & Listening n Proactive Greeting with Names

4. Optimist International4 Motivation n Changing Behavior u May not be able to change their mind but you can change behavior n Ask & Reward u Repeated hundreds of cycles u Start small, build larger u Task commensurate with person and reward

5. Optimist International5 Tracking.... Success What is Tracking? n Managing the efforts of Volunteers n Yours is a People Job n Plan your work, work your plan

6. Optimist International6 High tech / high touch n Send Monthly reports with personal notes

7. Optimist International7 Four steps to Accomplishment n Plan Purposefully n Prepare Prayerfully n Proceed Positively n Pursue Persistently

8. Optimist International8 Who do we Track? n Zones - Lieutenant Governors n Clubs - Presidents n Dues - Treasurers n Individual Members/PGI n JOOI Members/Clubs

9. Optimist International9 What is club success? - Working toward a worthy goal n Growth n * Honor Club * n Distinguished Club n Other, personal, new club, new project, fun meetings

10. Optimist International10 Tracking Concept Governor Lieutenant Gov. Club President Growth/Dues/Reports

11. Optimist International11 District File System Files

12. Optimist International12 Reports Collection Sample Officer-Elect Report

13. Optimist International13 Club Tracking Chart Club

14. Optimist International14 Zone Tracking Chart Zone

15. Optimist International15 District Tracking Chart District

16. Optimist International16 Tips for using Tracking Charts n Clear explanation of expectation n Establish caring relationships - know what they want n Visuals - charts, graphs, logos, etc. n Pull rather than push for success n Awards & Recognition incentives n Phone calls to appreciate effort

17. Optimist International17 More tips for using Tracking Charts n Overcoming Obstacles u “Obstacles are those frightful things we see when we take our eyes off our goals.” n Due dates - early u “Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it.” n Be Positive u “Real Optimism sees the negatives but accents the positives.” - William Arthur Ward

18. Optimist International18 Function Based Tracking n Track functions by chronology Charts by time Growth separate measure n Process Centered Leadership Ask, expect Communicate Recognize

19. Optimist International19 Management n Is the process of assisting in the completions of the “tracking” behaviors n Is the “Action/Communication” portion of “Tracking”

20. Optimist International20 Summary Questions n What is the basic measure of club achievement? n What gives meaning to life and to a successful governorship?

21. Optimist International21 Climb to the Summit n “Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey.” - Harold V. Melcher