personal growth and involvement program updated october 2014
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PERSONAL GROWTH and INVOLVEMENT
PERSONAL GROWTH andINVOLVEMENT PROGRAMUpdated October 2014PGIWhat Is P.G.I. ?
An opportunity for you to1. Learn more about Optimist International2. Become more involved with the Club3. Enhance your leadership skills4. Etc.
WHY P.G.I. WAS DEVELOPEDCreate a standard of a good Optimist MemberOffer every member an opportunity to receive personal benefits when joining an Optimist Club Make sure every Club offers every member the challenges they need to become a better leader.
Why PGI Developed continued
To give proper recognition to every member, based on clear challenges.Promote a better understanding of Optimist International at every level of the organization.Help everyone promote a philosophy of Optimism Help Club President achieve a successful year.
10 Levels of Involvement & RecognitionLevel XLapel PinLevel IX YellowLevel VIII OrangeLevel VII GOLDLevel VI PURPLELevel V BLACKLevel IV BLUELevel III BURGUNDYLevel II GREENLevel IBRONZE
ELEMENTS OF PGI
ATTENDANCEACTIVITIESGROWTHKNOWLEDGE OF OIPERSONAL GROWTHCOMMUNICATIONLEVEL I - BRONZEATTENDANCE: ACTIVITY:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
6 meetings/activities 1 Club Service ActivityLearn 5 Purposes & founding of OIShort presentation on How Optimism Can Make World BetterRead resume of new member
LEVEL II - GREENATTENDANCE: ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
3 more meetings Serve on a Committee1 New MemberKnow OI, district, Zone & Club structuresShort presentation on How Optimism has Enriched my LifePromote attendance for month
LEVEL III- BURGUNDYATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
3 more meetings/activities Chair a Committee1 New MemberRead book Power of the CreedComplete a Skills Development Module Help assemble a CPA summary
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH MODULESPublic SpeakingEffective Time ManagementCreative Problem SolvingChoosing Optimism As a Philosophy of LifeOrientation to Optimism for New MembersParliamentary ProcedureTeam Building Mentoring
Leadership: Styles & Profiles
Managing ChangeLEVEL IV- BLUEATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
2 more meetings & 1 inter-club visitAnother club activity1 New MemberKnow President of OI, VP, Gov. and Lt. Gov.Present Best Times Ive shared w/ youthVisit or call missing member - Pres. Appt.
LEVEL V- BLACKATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
2 more meetings & Zone or District meeting
Another Club activity1 New Member
Creed from memory
2nd Skills Development Module
Article on Club activities
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH MODULESPublic SpeakingEffective Time ManagementCreative Problem SolvingChoosing Optimism As a Philosophy of LifeOrientation to Optimism for New MembersParliamentary ProcedureTeam Building Mentoring
Leadership: Styles & Profiles
Managing ChangeLEVEL VI- PURPLEATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
2 more meetings &/or activitiesAnother Club activity1 New Member5 min. presentation on an Optimist programEducate new member - purposes & benefitsPromote Club activity w/in community
LEVEL VII- GOLDATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNICATION
2 meetings & District ConventionOrganize New ActivityHelp build new Club
10 min. presentation on OI to Club membersServe as Club officerSend article to The Optimist
LEVEL VIII- ORANGEATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:
GROWTH:
KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNICATION
2 Consecutive District meetings
Serve on a District CommitteeNew Club Follow Up programAttend New Club Building SeminarThird Skills Dev. ModuleAssist member in Level I
LEVEL IX- YELLOWATTENDANCE:ACTIVITY:
GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SELF-DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNICATION
4 More District meetingsServe on 2nd District Committee2 New MembersMake Club or Zone presentation for District CommitteeFourth Skills Dev. ModuleAssist member in Level IV
LEVEL X- LAPEL PINPresented at a District MeetingRecognized by International President at the International Convention ATTENDANCE:
ACTIVITY:
GROWTH:KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATIONSELF-DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNICATION
2 More District meetings or 1 Intl. ConventionDistrict Committee Chair or OfficerBuilder of ExcellencePresent Orientation Module for new Members
3 Training Sessions at District or InternationalAssist member in Level VII
WHEN FINISHED - ATTENDANCE
Attended 20 club meetings/activitiesOne inter-club visitOne District / Zone Meeting8 District Conventions/Meeting1 International ConventionCOMPLETION - ACTIVITIESParticipate in 4 Club activitiesServe on one CommitteeChair one CommitteeCreate, organize & present a new activity to BoardServe on 2 District CommitteesChair a District Committee
COMPLETION - GROWTHTotal of 7 New MembersOne New Club (Possibly 3)Follow- Up ProgramBuilder of Excellence
COMPLETION - Knowledge of OI
5 Purposes of OI and its foundingStructure of OIPower of the CreedNames of OI President, VP, Governor and Lt. Gov.Creed 3 Presentations on OI and ProgramsAttended New Club Building SeminarOrientation Program
COMPLETION - SELF DEVELOPMENT3 Presentations4 Skills Development ModulesTeach a New Member the Purposes & Benefits of Optimist ClubsServe as club officer3 Training Courses
COMPLETION - COMMUNICATIONRead resume of new memberPromote club meeting attendanceHelp assemble a CPA summaryVisit/call a missing member2 written articlesPromote club activityAssist 1 3 members w/PGI
Certification & Effective Dates
LEVELS I - VIICertification must be registered/certified by Secretary-Treasurer, President or Club Director of Personal GrowthEffective Date: October 1, 1994Certification & Effective DatesLEVELS VIII - XCertification must be registered/certified by Governor or Lt. GovernorEffective Date: October 1, 2000
NEW MEMBERSWhat employer would not want employees to learn/enhance:NetworkingResearch SkillsPublic SpeakingAdvertisingWriting SkillsLeadershipSelf-Motivation
What Do I Need to Do Now?
Review Passport and determine what things you have completedGet them certifiedGet in touch with potential employers Let Membership Committee helpGeorgia District Personal Growth and InvolvementKathy Forster, Chairman337 Meadows DrLoganville, GA [email protected] Cell
Reporting Dates: 5th of October5th of January5th of April5th of JulySend your PGI update Reports via mail or email to the District PGI Chairman. .
OI PGI Program InformationAdditional P.G.I. information,: P.G.I. section of the Optimist Leaders website: http://www.optimistleaders.org/LeadershipInfo/PersonalDevelopment/PGIProgram.pdfStephanie Monschein Director, Leadership [email protected](800) 500-8130, ext. 261.
Do not send your Passports to the OI office.Send your PGI update Reports to the District PGI Chairman.
P.G.I. - QUESTIONS
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