1. Optimist International1 Role of the Governor

2. Optimist International2 Role of Governor Help Clubs Succeed! As District “C.E.O.”

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4. 4 Governor’s Job Concept Your job is a People job. Your success will depend on your ability to make your volunteer leaders successful. Helping others gives meaning to life - Dalai Lama

5. Optimist International5 Opportunities: Promote Service to Youth! Grow the District! Build New Clubs Good Administration

6. Optimist International6 Role of Teammates & VIP’s Support Listen Define Your Role Hospitality Teammate Activities Administrative

7. Optimist International7 Success Success equals Attitude plus Effort S = a + e

8. Optimist International8 Role of Governor & District Help Clubs Succeed !

9. Optimist International9 Functions: Administrative Arm of OI Liaison between International and Club Provide Resources to Clubs Communication Committees

10. Optimist International10 Functions: CEO of District Empower Lieutenant Governors Motivate & Manage Volunteers Financial Stewardship Recognize and Encourage

11. Optimist International11 Functions: Provide Great District Meetings Meet and Greet Volunteers Build Spirit of Enthusiasm Provide Excellent Training Preside for Business

12. Optimist International12 Foundation of People Business Build Caring, Trusting Relationships People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

13. Optimist International13 Change Behavior Yours Commitment Theirs What will people think, feel and do? Reaching the grass roots!

14. Optimist International14 Role of Vice President Support Advise Confide Mentor Help

15. Optimist International15 District Visitation Vice President is there to Serve your District Protocol to “extend courtesy” Communicate – Don’t Assume they know your District Reservations, Airport Pick-up, Dress, Teammate Activities Agenda with topics highlighted District Directory helpful VIP Hosts District Pays for all Expenses while in District

16. Optimist International16 Give People what they want and they will give you what you want What do your Lieutenant Governors want? What can you give them? What do your Club Presidents want? What can you give them? What do members want? What can you give them?

17. Optimist International17 Role of Governor Help Clubs Succeed!