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Optimist International Leadership Development
Club Presidents-ElectSeminar
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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.
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Club President is the “Chief Executive Officer”
in the “People Business” of motivating and managing
the efforts of volunteers.
Accepting the Challenge
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Brainstorming
o List the characteristics of a good leader
o Which are most important?
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Possible Answers
o Commitmento Friendlyo Optimistico Delegateo Smileo Promoteo Fellowshipo Good Listener
o Tactfulo Appreciativeo Recognize efforto Persistenceo Organizedo Dependableo Speaking abilityo Caring
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Resources for Successo People
o Governoro Lieutenant Governoro District Committeeso Mentor
o Web-siteso optimistleaders.orgo optimist.org
o Publicationso Awards Handbooko Cons’t. & Bylawso Answer bookso See Web-sites
o Conferenceso District (4)o OI Convention (July)
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Governance of Optimist International
o Optimist International Board & Presidento Staff in St. Louis & Montrealo Regional Vice Presidents
o District Governor, Exec. Comm. & Boardo Zone Lieutenant Governors
o Club President & Boardo The Functional Unit of Optimist Internationalo Member Volunteers
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Finances
o Youth Fund - Monies raised from the community are returned to the community
o General Fund - Dues pay for internal social and administrative costs
o Fiscal year Oct.1 - Sept. 30
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Budget
o Created during Summer for coming year o (Oct. 1- Sept. 30)
o By Club Finance Committee with incoming Sec/treasurer and President
o Budget Guides available on Web-site under “Answer Book”
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Incorporation
o Autonomous not-for-profit youth service organization - Incorporation in U.S. usually under 501(C)(4)
o Dues may be a business expense but not a “charitable contributions”
o 501(C)(3) is a Foundation
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OI Foundation
o Donations to support Youth Work
o Your club can access “charitable contributions” by using OIF tools.o Pass-through, 21st Century, etc.o Contact OIF for details
o 1-800-500-8130 or Web-site
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Fund Raising
o Best Fund Raisers are:o High Incomeo Low Investmento Minimal Risko Build Member Moraleo Maximize Club Name Recognition
o Fund-Raising Guide - Web-site
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o Who is considered the “Chief Executive Officer” of an Optimist Club?
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o Who sets the policy and direction for an Optimist Club?
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o Who raises the dues of belonging to an Optimist Club?
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o Who is the current President of Optimist International?
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o Which member of your Club’s Board of Directors is not elected?
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o By what date should a Club elect new Officers?
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o What is the name of the form to report the addition of new members?
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o What is the non-profit status under which most U.S. clubs are incorporated?
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o In what city is the next Optimist International Convention?
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Leading Your Team (Next)
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