New Club Progress Report
Date _________ Sponsor Club _______________________________ Sponsor Club # (s) ______________________________
Sponsor Club _______________________________________________ Sponsor Club # (s) _____________________________
Proposed name of New Club/Location of New Club_____________________________________________________________
Date of reported meeting _____________________________ Date of next meeting ___________________________________
Number of Charter Member fees and applications collected _______________ Recruitment Goal _____________________
Please select, if applicable College Club Sports Club
Temporary Chairperson assigned? Yes No
Established Club Dues? Yes No
Field Representative Assigned? Yes No
Certified Club Builder Assistance? Yes No
Reviewed Club Bylaws? Yes No
Nominated Club Officers? Yes No
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assess Community Needs
Ask for help from Certified Club Builders, key contacts and community establishments.
Survey community leaders for an experienced viewpoint.
Start recruiting everyone and building to address the community’s needs.
Extend reach to local businesses, school district and other agencies tied to the community.
Send out public service announcements and utilize marketing materials.
Set up informational meetings and maintain momentum.
How does the Club plan to serve the community’s needs? ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Material Request (Please send):
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________ State/Province: _____________ ZIP/Postal Code: ____________
Materials requested: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Date needed: ____________________________________ Anticipated Charter Date: __________________________________
Once organizational date is set, please contact the New Club Building Department at Optimist International for New Club
number, Field Kit and Field Representative assignment.
Send to:
E-mail: newclubs@optimist.org
Fax: (314) 371-6006
Mail: New Club Building • Optimist International • 4494 Lindell Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63108
