District Goals to Bring Out the Best in Kids!

Ted Huber
2011-12 Governor

International President Jack Creswell encourages all Optimists to do "100% and then some!"

Whatever we do and how we do it must always result in raising kids to a new level.  We simply cannot give just 50% or 90% as our goal and accept it.  100% and then some must be the operative.

The time has come; 2011-2012 is the time for change.  We must move forward with the groundwork that has been laid from past governors to move forward toward "Spiraling Upward" into the future.

How do we do that?

1. Review, reflect, debate, and embrace the new generation who have the willingness and the energy to facilitate change.
2. We must review our organizations, including how the District does business.  Each Club should set aside time to review their mission statement and the programs that are ongoing, and then ask questions that encourage debate about the future needs of the local community.  Reflect on the great things the Club has accomplished.  We all need to know that what we are doing is indeed making a difference in kid's lives.
3. It is difficult for me to learn a new language, and maybe you as well. But we all must learn to bridge the communication gap between the older members and those just chomping at the bit to propel Optimism and Optimists into the future.
4. Let's all do a media blitz.  Shout about the town, "THIS IS WHAT WE DO"!!  Come join our Optimist group and help us develop new programs, help with existing programs, and you will "Bring Out the Best in Kids."

I get goose bumps just thinking about how we can make a difference. We can "Bring Out the Best in Kids." We can create a "Spiraling Upward"!!


Ted Huber
2011-2012 District Governor
Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan & Northern Wyoming

Governor Tim's Optimist Address

AMSNW Governor (Tim Bell) Welcome Address at Prince's Island Park in Calgary on the second day of his year as District Governor.

Bring Out The Best in Kids !

2010-2011 will prove to be an interesting and rewarding year under the leadership of International President Danny Rogers.

"If it's not working, change it!" is a quote taken from Seth Godin’s book titled TRIBES, recommended reading material for all incoming District Governors.

Fellow Optimists, change is coming and this change is necessary to build and strengthen on the successes of our clubs at the community level.

As we pass the baton from Immediate Past Governor Darryl Sim, I look forward to your continuing support to strengthen and grow the AMS&NW District. It will be a challenge, for both me and you. Here's another quote from TRIBES that I would like you to consider, "If you are not uncomfortable in your work as a leader, it's almost certain you’re not reaching your potential as a leader". So I ask you these questions:

• Is your Optimist Club a leader in the community?
• Are your members challenged?
• Are you reaching your potential as an Optimist member?
• Are you content with the status quo?

 

Let me share with you my goals for this Optimist year?

Optimist International looses 20% of its membership on an annual basis, and as a district our average losses are near 21% of our total membership. We cannot continue to benefit our AMS&NW communities if we continue to let our membership decline. I urge you to reach your potential by:

• Increase your yearly number of projects for community service. Become that service club that has social events rather than the opposite.
• Recruit 20% of your membership as new Optimists. Invite those prospective candidates to your new community projects.
• Encourage and promote active participation in personal development and leadership training at the district and club level.
• Enhanced communications at all levels; within the club, within the zone, and in the district.
• Reach your potential as an Optimist and as a Club in your community. Dare to be uncomfortable.
• Overall growth of 25% in district membership, and the building of 5 new clubs.

I am truly honored to become your District Governor, and look forward to this challenging year.

Together, we can succeed - In the Arena! In the Race! In Tune!

Tim Bell
2010-11 AMS&NW District Governor

Now it's Time to Grow

Club Presidents and Fellow Optimists

Thank you for your commitment this year to improve what we do, how we do it and when we do it, for the betterment of our clubs, both now and for the long term. You are doing a great job! See how well you have done when you look at our District Goals. You care about the kids we serve and you care about your fellow Optimists.

So now we are ready to take the next step---growth. Together we will add new clubs, new members, new FOOs, new JOOI clubs! The third attachment has our incentives to get all of us together to do this and have fun too. International President Mark's new plus 4 incentive plan is a great addition to our tools for success. Here is a brochure to send to members and an FAQ that explains the free membership dues opportunity.

Our District growth Incentives. Make sure you add a new member or FOO member for each quarter. Catch up if you are behind. Make that commitment now and especially when you consider the power of all of you doing that this year. I pledge to do the same.

We will be net plus 125 members, form 4 new clubs, and add 50 new FOOs by July 7, 2010!

Thank you,

Darryl Sim

Governor - AMS&NW District