Club Resources and Program Information
Club Resources
Training Presentations
2024-2025 Club & District Officers Trng – OI & District Websites & Policies
2024-2025 Club Secretary Training
2024-2025 Club Treasurer Training
2024-2025 OI & District Websites & Policies Summary
Marketing
Branding Guidelines
Membership
Membership Invitation’
Friend of Optimist Application
Club Roster Adjustment Form
Club Officers
Club Officer Elect Report
Liability Insurance
Summary of Insurance Coverage
Request for Certificate of Insurance
Connections Forum
Topic: Membership Engagement
November 14, 2023, Abigail Nicholas presenter
Topic: Strategic Planning
December 12, 2023, Jerry Krause presenter
Topic: Tips and Traps of Club Leadership
January 9, 2024, Bill Ashbee presenter
Topic: Identifying and Growing Leaders
February 13, 2024, presenter Linda McDonald
Topic: Fundraising
March 12, 2024, presenter Dan Johansen
Topic: Socializing by Caring, Communicating and Celebrating
April 9, 2024, presenter Mary Grace Wake
Topic: Understanding OI Insurance Coverage to Hold Safe Events and Better Protect Children
May 14, 2024, presenter Erin Reese, OI’s Risk Manager with AMBA insurance company
Topic: Building Community Connections
June 11, 2024 presented by Connie Ackerman, Marketing Chair
Topic: Spreading Optimism to Other Communities
July 9, 2024 presented by Jim Boyd, Optimist International Director of Strategic Growth
Topic: Managing Transitions
August 13,2024, presenter Linda Williams, Leadership Development Chair
Topic: Wiggling Our Way in to Partner with Schools
September 10, 2024, presenter Kiki McGough, Community Programs District Chair
Topic: Club Programs 101
October 8, 2024, presenter Charlie Neumann
Optimist International
OI Member Resources
Program Materials
Junior Optimist International (JOI)
JOI Membership Application
Key Points for JOI Advisors
Checklist for JOI Advisors
JOI Agenda Template
JOI Fee Structure
JOI Officer Installation
Official Duties of JOI Club Officers
Running for JOI President
Running for JOI Secretary
Running for JOI Treasurer
Running for JOI VP
Planning for a Successful Meeting
Week of Kindness Project Plan
JOI Invite Flyer
JOI Invite Flyer II
JOI Roster Fillable
JOI Membership Card
Checklist for Existing JOI Clubs
Oratorical Contest
2024-25 District Oratorical Information
Guidelines for Virtual Oratorical Contest
Club Oratorical Planning Guide
Club Oratorical Participation Certificate
Judges Scoring Sheet
Essay Contest
Club Essay Contest Planning Guide
Club Essay Participant Certificate
Junior Golf
Jr Golf information coming soon! If you need immediate assistance contact:
District Jr Golf Chairperson.