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Optimist International Leadership Development

Optimist International Leadership Development. Club Presidents-Elect Seminar. Objectives of Seminar. Acquire a better knowledge of President’s role and function. Learn effective ways to lead volunteers, conduct meetings and grow your club. Accepting the Challenge. Club President is the

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Optimist International Leadership Development

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

  2. Objectives of Seminar Acquire a better knowledge of President’s role and function. Learn effective ways to lead volunteers, conduct meetings and grow your club. Optimist International

  3. Accepting the Challenge Club President is the “Chief Executive Officer” in the “People Business” of motivating and managing the efforts of volunteers. Optimist International

  4. Brainstorming • List the characteristics of a good leader • Which are most important? Optimist International

  5. Commitment Friendly Optimistic Delegate Smile Promote Fellowship Good Listener Tactful Appreciative Recognize effort Persistence Organized Dependable Speaking ability Caring Possible Answers Optimist International

  6. People Governor Lieutenant Governor District Committees Mentor Web-sites optimistleaders.org optimist.org Publications Awards Handbook Cons’t. & Bylaws Answer books See Web-sites Conferences District (4) OI Convention (July) Resources for Success Optimist International

  7. Governance of Optimist International • Optimist International Board & President • Staff in St. Louis & Montreal • Regional Vice Presidents • District Governor, Exec. Comm. & Board • Zone Lieutenant Governors • Club President & Board • The Functional Unit of Optimist International • Member Volunteers Optimist International

  8. Finances • Youth Fund - Monies raised from the community are returned to the community • General Fund - Dues pay for internal social and administrative costs • Fiscal year Oct.1 - Sept. 30 Optimist International

  9. Budget • Created during Summer for coming year • (Oct. 1- Sept. 30) • By Club Finance Committee with incoming Sec/treasurer and President • Budget Guides available on Web-site under “Answer Book” Optimist International

  10. Incorporation • Autonomous not-for-profit youth service organization - Incorporation in U.S. usually under 501(C)(4) • Dues may be a business expense but not a “charitable contributions” • 501(C)(3) is a Foundation Optimist International

  11. OI Foundation • Donations to support Youth Work • Your club can access “charitable contributions” by using OIF tools. • Pass-through, 21st Century, etc. • Contact OIF for details • 1-800-500-8130 or Web-site Optimist International

  12. Fund Raising • Best Fund Raisers are: • High Income • Low Investment • Minimal Risk • Build Member Morale • Maximize Club Name Recognition • Fund-Raising Guide - Web-site Optimist International

  13. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • Who is considered the “Chief Executive Officer” of an Optimist Club? Optimist International

  14. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • Who sets the policy and direction for an Optimist Club? Optimist International

  15. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • Who raises the dues of belonging to an Optimist Club? Optimist International

  16. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • Who is the current President of Optimist International? Optimist International

  17. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • Which member of your Club’s Board of Directors is not elected? Optimist International

  18. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • By what date should a Club elect new Officers? Optimist International

  19. ????? Quiz-Bowl????? • What is the name of the form to report the addition of new members? Optimist International

  20. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • What is the non-profit status under which most U.S. clubs are incorporated? Optimist International

  21. ????? Quiz-Bowl ????? • In what city is the next Optimist International Convention? Optimist International

  22. Leading Your Team (Next) BREAK Optimist International

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