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Addendum - Governance of JOOI

International Board Policies

Master Policy Index
Numerical Roster of Policies

Section 1 – Awards

Appeals – I-3
New Club Sponsor, Definition of
Presentations Other Than By International – I-7
Optimist International Awards Program – I-8
International Awards Expenditures – I-113
International Recognition Program – ICD-135

Section 2 – Charter – Present/Revoke
Club Disbandment and Charter Revocation Procedures – IC-35
Merger Requirements – IC-36

Section 3 – Club Names/Members/Meeting Places
Life Membership – IC-18
Charter Members – IC-51
Club New Member – IC-52
Club – Name and Location – C-8
89 Day Reinstatement Policy – ICD-14

Section 4 – Committees

Committees – I-70

Section 5 – Communication

Use of International Directory and Mailing Lists – I-33
Dissemination of Information of Other Organizations – I-35
The Optimist Magazine – I-61
Corporate & Sponsor Relations – I-117
Web Page – I-121
Bylaws Amendment Proposals – I-123
Membership Information on the Internet – CD-6
Optimist International Directory – ICD-3
Branding Statement – ICD-12
Board Liaisons to Vice Presidents - I-128
Proposals at Board of Directors Meetings - I-129
Official Optimist Time - I-131
Communications for the President-Elect - I-132
French Communications - I-133

Section 6 – Convention

Candidates for International and District Offices – I-11
Convention Standards – I-104
Candidate Qualifications Guidelines - I-130

Section 7 – Dues/Reports/Invoices
District Dues Increase – D-4
Deadline for Club Reports – Awards Program – CD-4
Club Annual Dues Billing - C-10

Section 8 – Expenses

Expenses – I-18
Travel Charts – I-18

Section 9 – Finances
Financial Review – I-20
Authorized Persons – I-38
Authority to Adjust Club Account – I-40
Investments of Surplus Funds – I-44
Staff Salaries – I-47
Products Endorsement – I-65
International Office Fund – Definition of – I-71
Contract Review Policy – I-103
Credit Policy – ICD-10

Section 10 – Fundraising/Soliciting
District Fundraising – D-9
Club Fundraising Policy – CD-3
Disaster Relief Funds - ICD-15

Section 11 – Insurance

Travel Insurance Policy – I-48

Section 12 – International Development

International Development – I-102

Section 13 – Legal

Legal Counsel – I-34
Optimist International Code of Ethics for Employees, Officers and Staff – I-126
Use of Trademarks and Service Marks – ICD-1
Badges and Emblems of Office – ICD-2
Optimist International Code of Ethics for Optimist Members – ICD-13
Misconduct - I-127
Chief Operating Officer – I-134

Section 14 – New Clubs
NCB Across District Boundaries - I-5
Organization Meetings – I-52
Requirements for Affiliation – I-54
Requests for Authorized Representative – I-56

Section 15– Officers
Recognition – Current and Past Board Members – I-76

Section 16– Programs/Partners

Optimist International Endorsed Organizations – I-36
International Programs– I-66
Scholarships – I-67
JOOI Scholarships – I-107
JOOI Club Requirements – IC-17
Competitive Boxing and Martial Arts Programs Involving Youth – IC-37

Section 17 – Regional and District Administration

Redistricting Policy – ID-7
District Fiscal Duties and Responsibilities – ID-13
District Budgets – Approval of – ID-15
At Risk Assessment Policy - ID-25
Regional Makeup of Optimist International - ID-26
District Allotment Requirements - ID-27

Section 18 –Supply

Potential Conflict of Interest – I-105
Supply Sales – ID-24

Addenda

Suggested District Policies (.pdf)
Suggested District Policies (.doc)
Best Practices