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There is an inexplicable tie between programs and membership
People want to be involved with positive causes
People want to be involved with known causes
People want to know their time is respected and valued
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No discernible programs
The club is defined by one single program that isn’t appealing to all
Too many programs
Programs not relevant to the community
Meetings are not enjoyable ◦ Yes – meetings are a club program!
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Take a look at your programs
◦ Do they invite a diverse population to participate?
◦ Do they rely too heavily on fund raising?
◦ Are they labor intensive?
◦ Is there a mix of adult and children’s activities?
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Take a look at your meeting◦ Do outsiders feel welcome?
◦ Is it dominated by personality or potential?
◦ Is there meaningful conversation or networking time?
◦ Is there a program to help your members learn and grow as involved citizens?
◦ Is it fun?
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New ideas More projects Better programs More money More friends More resources for
getting things done
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More fellowship New leaders Club achievement Increased sense of pride Provide more service to
more kids
ParticipateEnjoyPromoteEnlistRetain
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Club maintenance
reminder
Complete the CRA
Our brand is enhanced when our Optimist Clubs participate in the same programs
Flagship Ideas◦ Childhood Cancer Campaign
◦ The Optimist (formerly OIJGC) Optimist International Golf Championships
◦ JOOI – Junior Optimist Octagon International Presentation from Gay Enyeart, Past Governor and JOOI
Chair for 2008-2009
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Scholarship Programs have been funded by Optimist International Foundations
◦ Optimist Essay Contest
◦ Optimist Oratorical Contest
◦ Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Publications and promotions are funded by the Optimist International Foundations
◦ Respect for Law
◦ Youth Appreciation
◦ Safety Awareness
◦ Tri-Star Sports
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Optimist International has selected these programs because they have a universal appeal and speak to the purposes of Optimist Clubs
Doesn’t it make sense to use the tools that Optimist International gives us?
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What program does your club struggle with?
Discuss ways to make the current program contemporary and appealing to the students in your community
How can you share these ideas with the clubs in your zone?
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No one knows what your club is doing until you tell them about it
You have an unique opportunity as club president to help spread the word
After all, we’ve already learned that communication is the key to success
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Let’s use a few examples from our introductions
Brainstorm the best way to get the word out in your community about these great projects
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Visit www.newoptimistclub.com and click on the “Tell Your Story” link to get great ideas for:
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Writing newslettersStarting a blogThe Elevator SpeechCommunicating with others
Writing press releasesChoosing a spokespersonNetworking
Ed Murphy
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New Club Building
◦Lets you share why you are an Optimist with a whole new group of people.
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Forming a new club in a new community is one of the most rewarding community service projects
that you will ever perform
You’ll revisit the reasons that you participate in your club and build your enthusiasm along the way.
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Benefit to new club area Benefit to existing club
To meet the needs of growing communities
To provide service Reach more kids Betterment of
community New enthusiasm in
area
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New friends Fellowship Business Contacts Build the roster of
your own club Awards Brand recognition
The member that wants to do just a little bit more
The lieutenant governor of the zone where the club is being formed
The District New Club Building Chair
The Governor
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Get help◦ Optimist International Web Site◦ newoptimistclub.com Web site◦ Past governors◦ Past new club building chairs◦ Former new club builders
Attend a new club building workshop
Follow the directions
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Setting goals is important for personal accomplishment.
Goals should SMART◦ Strategic◦ Measurable◦ Attainable◦ Realistic◦ Timely
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Our Awards program reflect worthwhile goals.
Let’s take a look at what Peter hopes we will accomplish
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10 new clubs between June 1, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2009
At least 6 of those clubs between Oct. 1, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2009
Total membership growth of 5% (net 100 new members)
1. Membership: Net increase of 5 members; (net increase 1 new member for clubs with >75 members).
2. Finances: All District and international dues paid by September 30, 2009.
3. Service Projects: A minimum of 3 service projects completed AND at least one CPA entry (Community Service or Fundraising).
4. Club Reports: Officer-Elect Report by 20 May, 2009 AND President’s Pride Report by 30 September, 2009.
5. Attendance: Club President or designate attends 50% of District Meetings.
Alternate A – New Club Building
Sponsor or co-sponsor a new Optimist club with a minimum of 25 fully paid Charter Members
AND
Complete the New Club follow-up program.
Alternate B – Membership
Club of 25 or more members on Oct 1: NET increase of 25 by Sept. 30 OR
Club of <25 members: net increase at least 15 members with at least 25 members enrolled in the club on Sept. 30.
Alternate C – JOOI Club Sponsorship + Membership Part 1: Sponsor a new Junior Optimist, Alpha or Octagon club with 15 members; complete follow-up program by Nov. 30, 2009
Part 2 The Sponsor club shows a net increase of 15 members by Sept. 30
1. Attend at least 3 District Executive Meetings (attendance at a 2nd Quarter Regional Meeting counts).
2. Complete the Annual Club Planning Conference Report for EVERY club in the Zone.
3. Zone shows a net membership increase of 5%.
4. One new club in zone OR 100% Clubs in zone attain Honor Club.
5. Hold at least 3 Zone Meetings and SUBMIT reports to District Secretary-Treasurer.
Write down some goals for determining a direction for your year as Club President.
Think about: ◦ How many members will your club add?◦ How many service projects will your club perform?◦ How much money will your club raise?
Then ask yourself:◦ How will we do it?
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TIP: SETTLE FOR
NOTHING LESS THAN
HONOR CLUB
Optimist Leaders Online http://www.optimistleaders.org/default.cfm?vp=sitemap.htm#leadership
Optimists Serve their Community http://newoptimistclub.com
Optimist International http://www.optimist.org PNW District http://www.pnwdistrict.org PNW District Blog
http://www.pnwdistrictoptimist.blogspot.com
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