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Getting Organized- accessing resources

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Review your materials

• Websites– www.optimist.org– www.optimistmail.org– www.optimistleaders.org

• Bylaws• Recognition Handbook• District Policies• Review District Budget

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Set Up Conferences

Conference Location DateLt.Gov-ElectPres-Elect S/T1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd QuarterConvention

Use Faculty Guide and Sample Agendas

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Create District Roster

• Collect Officer-Elect Reports

• Begin District Directory– District Website– Mini Directory?

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Getting Lieutenant Governors

• Elections at 3rd Quarter

• Appointments

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Third Quarter Conference

• Executive Committee approve Sec/Tres.

• Meet with Lt. Governors (expectations)

• Reception for Presidents-elect

• Make notes on the “Model 3rd Conference”

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Planning Your Year

• Mission

• Vision

• Theme

• Awards

• Logos

• Goals

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Tracking

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District Administration

L t. G overn ors

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C om m ittees

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Assistant Governors or (Coordinators) if over 15 Subordinates

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Assistant Governors for Lieutenant Governors

• 2nd Quarter Regional

• Save Clubs-at-Risk

• Lead Success & Challenges at Conference

• Do Not Detract from Lieutenant Governor

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Liaison Coordinators for Committees

• Liaison Coordinator• Activities• Administrative• Growth• Conferences & Conv.

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Budget & Finance

• Create a Budget– Finance Committee

– Governor Elect & Sec/Tres. Designate

• Annual Audits

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Be Prepared!

Getting OrganizedGovernor’s Elect

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