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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Encourage new projects, invite participation

I have always believed that the secret to membership growth in an Optimist Club or any organization is participation. Working together for a common cause is altruistic, a statement and the proof that we really do that are the projects that each club produces each year and how the projects engage our members and stakeholders.

Optimist International President Adrian Elcock has a grand idea for the 2019-2020 administrative year. In a Facebook post featuring his daughter, he says that each club should strive to start at least three new projects and gives an example of an online book drive as an opportunity to engage the young and old.

This thought was perfect for the membership retention and recruitment tip of the month: 
Membership recruitment and retention tip #74: Encourage participation. Sometimes people join an organization or club as an obligation or a favor. They pay their dues, their name is placed on the roster, and that is all. When the new year rolls around, they may or may not renew their membership. It’s up to you and other club members to help retain those rookie members by encouraging them to participate in your projects. Invite them to join a committee, help plan an event, and most importantly, come to social gatherings. Participation leads to teamwork and teams revel in a common purpose that makes it hard to pull away. Encourage participation and you’ll find that your members want to stick around to be involved.


Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Imagine a new year of optimism

Happy New Year, Optimist!

Optimist International President Adrian Elcock asks you to imagine the future. In this video, he kicks off the year with optimism, as we would expect, and momentum, as the centennial year we've just experienced has allowed.



As we imagine our future as an organization, President Adrian promises to embrace technology, improve communication, and share optimism with members and nonmembers alike as we celebrate the work that we do and the spirit that every Optimist Club embodies.

By imagining our new future, as individuals and as an organization, we will have success today. By imagining the future, we will plan for tomorrow and envision the success we will achieve.

Please join us as we welcome the 101st president of Optimist International, Adrian Elcock, to the most inspirational leadership role offered by the organization. We wish you, and all Optimist Club members around the globe, joy in this wonderful new year.

Imagine your Optimist Club's future.  What will your Optimist Club achieve?

Good luck in all of your endeavors.




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