Social, Services and Young Professionals Groups AKA within a Club” “Club Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is a within a Club”? “Club A. A within a Club” is a group of at least 15 new Optimist Members who are added “Club to your Club in order to expand service to your community. They are still Members of your Optimist Club, but they function somewhere outside the scope of your Club’s traditional membership base and activities. Q. What are some examples? A. Examples include: - A morning or afternoon Club who adds 15 new Members by adding an evening meeting to accommodate community Members unable to meet during the day. - A Club with an older membership base who brings in a group of young professionals or college students to bolster membership, help with existing projects, and bring new ideas and excitement. - A Club who recruits a group of teachers or other school personnel to work directly with the school. - A traditional Club who partners with a group of coaches to add sports program to their Club’s activities. - A group of Members who focuses solely on one project all year like a major town fair or childhood cancer. Think of them like an expanded committee.. The whole point of a within a Club” is to get Optimist Club’s to think “Club in their membership recruitment and activities. There are unlimited possibilities. Q. How do I form one? A. Look for any opportunities within your community. Think of a special project that needs to be accomplished. Are there other volunteer groups working in your area whom might benefit from a partnership with your Optimist Club? Consider your Club’s current membership. Are there any groups in your community that you are failing to attract? Younger people? Teachers? Men? Women? The most successful Optimist Clubs have diverse memberships reflecting a cross-section of all ages, genders, professions, and backgrounds existing in their communities. Why are these groups not joining your Club? What could you do to change that? A common
Social, Services and Young Professionals Groups AKA “Club within a Club” Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is a “Club within a Club”? A. A “Club within a Club” is a group of at least 15 new Optimist Members who are added to your Club in order to expand service to your community. They are still Members of your Optimist Club, but they function somewhere outside the scope of your Club’s traditional membership base and activities. Q. What are some examples? A. Examples include: - A morning or afternoon Club who adds 15 new Members by adding an evening meeting to accommodate community Members unable to meet during the day. - A Club with an older membership base who brings in a group of young professionals or college students to bolster membership, help with existing projects, and bring new ideas and excitement. - A Club who recruits a group of teachers or other school personnel to work directly with the school. - A traditional Club who partners with a group of coaches to add sports program to their Club’s activities. - A group of Members who focuses solely on one project all year like a major town fair or childhood cancer. Think of them like an expanded committee.. The whole point of a “Club within a Club” is to get Optimist Club’s to think in their membership recruitment and activities. There are unlimited possibilities. Q. How do I form one? A. Look for any opportunities within your community. Think of a special project that needs to be accomplished. Are there other volunteer groups working in your area whom might benefit from a partnership with your Optimist Club? Consider your Club’s current membership. Are there any groups in your community that you are failing to attract? Younger people? Teachers? Men? Women? The most successful Optimist Clubs have diverse memberships reflecting a cross-section of all ages, genders, professions, and backgrounds existing in their communities. Why are these groups not joining your Club? What could you do to change that? A common
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