1. Optimist International1 OPTIMIST PROTOCOL Michel Listenberger, OD OI LD Chair 2003

2. Optimist International2 What is Protocol? A formal way to show “courtesy” toward others Institutional rules of etiquette From Greek “the first glue” to hold society together

3. Optimist International3 Fellowship & Hospitality To make all your friends feel that there is something in them Put yourself in your guests shoes Communicate: Expectations, attire, hosts

4. Optimist International4 Meeting Agendas Attendance Minutes Agenda; time, intros, parliamentary rules

5. Optimist International5 Invitations What Where When Why R.S.V.P.

6. Optimist International6 Gifts Thank-you’s Respectful Inexpensive Easy to unwrap

7. Optimist International7 Room Layout Theater, classroom, conference Audio-visual and technical

8. Optimist International8 Flag Display At no time should the flag of an outside nation be given the position of superior prominence On speaker’s right (speaker podium) On audience right (on floor next to podium) Right if marching or standing

9. Optimist International9 Head Table and Receiving Lines Name places in advance M.C. or presiding officer Others by rank order (to respect office) Receiving Lines; Host, guest, hostess, spouse

10. Optimist International10 Introductions “May I present.....” Who, what, why, topic

11. Optimist International11 Invocations and Toasts Advance notice Respect Response Raise glass then sip

12. Optimist International12 VIP Visits: Summary Plan Communicate Greet Introduce Host & Hostess Follow-up Parliamentary Procedure

13. Optimist International13 Optimist Protocol “To make all your friends feel that there in something in them.” The End