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Leadership Info
Here you can access a variety of information to assist you as a leader. You will find this information in online learning web pages, Microsoft Word files, pdf files and PowerPoints. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the pdf files. If you do not have Acrobat, click here for the free download. You will need PowerPoint Viewer to open the PowerPoints. If you do not have PowerPoint, click here for the free download of the PowerPoint Viewer. To save the file on your computer, right click on the file and choose the “Save Target As” option. Then save to your computer. PowerPoint slides may be printed on transparencies and used with an overhead projector.

2008-2009 Due Dates & Special Events
Club Info
District Info
Personal Development

Tools for Leaders

Optimist Poem by Dan Moss

Member Interest Finder


Certified Trainers
These are pre-qualified “official” representatives of Optimist International who are chosen for their presentation skills, go through a three-day qualification course and are available to speak to Districts and Optimists by contacting the Optimist International Leadership Department.
Optimist Training Institute Overview
Certified International Trainer List
Certified Trainer Information Flyer
Certified Trainer Nomination Form
Certified Trainer Application
Certified Trainer Request Form
Evaluation of a Certified Trainer by an Attendee
Evaluation of a Certified Trainer by a District

Club Info

Web Workshops – Club
These on-line tutorials take you through the basics of leadership that can enhance your leadership skills and activate your Club to a new level of vitality and vigor.

Installing a New Member – How to Install a New Member

Maintenance and Retention (members) – How to keep your most valuable asset – Members

New Optimists Wanted Program – NOW program to recruit new Members around evening dinner event

Boosting Attendance (club) – How to increase attendance at your meetings

 

Club President Information - The following are chapters that used to make up the document known as the Club President's Answer Book

Club Organization

Board of Directors

Club President

Club Vice President

Club Secretary Treasurer

Club Meetings

Club Budget & Finances

Reports

Club Nominations

Optimist International Structure & Services
New Member Induction and Pledge
Member Retention

How to Be a Great Club President – A seven-part series for the new Club President
Introduction
Accepting the Challenge – Rewards, role, function and getting started
Resources for Success – Websites, Lieutenant Governor, District, International, conferences and publications
Leading Your Team – Using your strengths, gaining trust, leading by example and how to motivate and manage volunteers
Club Administration – CEO, Board, Committees, Bylaws, dues, budget, fundraising and reports
Success Through Growth – Growth and service, recognition, PGI, public relations, newsletters and e-mail
Bringing Out the Best in Kids – Empowering kids, JOOI, youth activities, CPA, Childhood Cancer Campaign
Leaving Your Legacy – Purpose and goals, charting your progress and making a difference

Club President Workbooks
Club President Checklist Calendar – Month by month planning guide of what to do as Club President
Faculty Guide Club Presidents Workbook – Self-directed workbook to consider a variety of skills to become President
New Optimists Wanted (NOW) Booklet  (recruitment event) – A publication about how to conduct a "New Optimists Wanted" recruitment event
New Optimists Wanted (NOW) Program Planning Guide - This planning guide takes Optimist Clubs step by step through the planning process to ensure a successful NOW event.
Optimist Clubs Overview - A PowerPoint presentation about what Optimist Clubs and Optimist International have to offer to new Members and the community.

Club Committee Duties & Information
Here you will find a one-page summary for each Club Committee containing an overview of job description, committee makeup, duties and responsibilities and a start to generating “action plans.” This is a great delegation tool between President and Committee Chairperson!

Club A&A  (Achievement & Awards)

Club CCDHH

Club Chaplain

Club Club Service - Honor Club

Club Community Service

Club Finance

Club Foundation Rep

Club JOOI Committee (Junior Optimists)

Club Membership

Club NBC  (New Club Building)

Club Nominating

Club OIJGC (Golf)

Club Oratorical

Club Parliamentarian

Club Personal Growth & Involvement

Club Program

Club Public Relations

Club Respect for Law & Non Violence

Club Sergeant at Arms

Club Tri-star Sports

Club Youth Appreciation

Club Youth Safety

Club Secretary/Treasurer Information
Club Secretary/Treasurer
Club Budget & Finances
Reports

A Club S/T Checklist Calendar – A month-by-month planning guide for Club Secretary/Treasurers

Faculty Guide Club S/T Workbook – A self-directed printable learning guide for new Club Secretary/Treasurers

Programs Resource Materials
International Programs and Community Activities Overview 2009-2010 - Everything you ever wanted to know about programs and activities
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Overview
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Lesson Plan Guide
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Operations Manual
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) Club Chair Packet 2009-2010
Community Projects Awards (CPA) Official Rules and Format Information for 2009-2010
Community Project Awards (CPA) Project Story Template for 2009-2010
Community Project Awards (CPA) Format for Official Entry Book for 2009-2010
CPA Deadlines for 2009-2010
Essay Contest Club Chair Packet 2009-2010
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Manual
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Tournament Logistics Form
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Fee Report Form
Oratorical Contest Club Chair Packet 2009-2010
Kids Speak Out
Respect for Law Planning Guide
Youth Appreciation Planning Guide
Youth Safety Planning Guide
Optimist International Online Resource Library

District Info

 

Suggested District Policies

Conference Agendas – District
Sample quarterly conference agendas. Use these as a checklist of possible items to include in your planning. Do not feel you should use all of the ideas. Keep it simple and above all, meet the needs of your Club Officers!

Faculty Guide Conferences & Convention Training

1st quarter agenda

2nd quarter agenda

3rd quarter agenda

4th quarter agenda

Club Officer Installation Ceremony Script
 

District Committees – Duties & Information
Here you will find a one-page summary for each District Committee containing an overview of job description, committee makeup, duties and responsibilities and a start to generating “action plans.” This is a great delegation tool between Governor and Committee Chairperson!

An Organization for District Committees – Consider using a “committee liaison” to assist in managing numerous District Committees

Action Planning Form for Committees – Assist the Chairperson in beginning the process of creating their own “action plans”

District A&A Chair – Achievement & Awards

District Activities Chair

District Bulletin Editor

District CCC Chair – Childhood Cancer Campaign

District CCDHH Chair – Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

District Club Services Chair

District Convention Ambassador

District CQ Chair – Candidate Qualifications

District Director of Personal Growth – Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI)

District Essay Chair

District Finance Chair

District Foundation Rep

District International Development Chair – Expansion worldwide

District JOOI Chair – Junior Optimist Octagon International

District Leadership Development Chair

District Meetings & Convention Chair
Tips for Planning District Conferences and Conventions

District Membership Chair

District NCB Chair – New Club Charters

District OIJGC Chair – OI Junior Golf Championships

District Oratorical Chair

District Public Relations Chair

District Supply Chair
District Webmaster

CQ Chair Handbook

 

Governor
Governor Checklist – Month-by-month planning guide
Governor-Elect Checklist Calendar – Month-by-month planning guide

Tracking by Districts – Tracking chart to keep track of your Clubs’ and Zones’ performance

Committee Appointment Chart – A chart to assist in consideration of possible candidates for Committee appointment

District Committee Organization Chart – An organization chart for supervision of a variety of District Committees

 

Lieutenant Governor
Zone Report for District Conference Form (.xls)
Zone Report for District Conference Instruction Sheet
The above materials were created by Robert Sojourner Sr., South Carolina District

Lieutenant Governor Student Workbook

Faculty Guide Lieutenant Governor Workbook – Self-directed printable workbook to assist in acquiring the skills of Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Duties with Checklist

Lieutenant Governor Checklist Calendar – Month-by-month planning guide

 

Secretary/Treasurers

A District S/T Checklist Calendar – Month-by-month planning guide

District S/T Training – Handout for the job of District Secretary/Treasurer

Programs Resource Materials
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Overview
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Lesson Plan Guide
Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC) Operations Manual
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) District Chair Packet 2009-2010
Community Projects Awards (CPA) Official Rules and Format Information for 2009-2010
Community Project Awards (CPA) Project Story Template for 2009-2010
Community Project Awards (CPA) Format for Official Entry Book for 2009-2010
CPA Deadlines for 2009-2010
Essay Contest District Chair Packet 2009-2010
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Manual
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Tournament Logistics Form
Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC) District Fee Report Form
Oratorical Contest District Chair Packet 2009-2010
Kids Speak Out
Optimist International Online Resource Library

Personal Development

Process Centered Leadership

PGI Program
PGI passport requirements
PGI Recognition Form

Reports & Payments
Update your Roster and pay your dues