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Strengthen Your Club with C.A.R.E.


Recruiting members gets them through the front door. The C.A.R.E. (Celebrate. Address. Recognize. Excel.) program helps make sure they don't quietly leave through the back door.


This week, we're highlighting two upcoming training sessions that will help your club check in with members, celebrate successes, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen member engagement before small concerns become member loss.


C.A.R.E. Training


Tuesday, August 11, 7-8 p.m. CDT


C.A.R.E. (Celebrate, Address, Recognize, Excel.) is Optimist International's annual club check-in program, giving members a structured, anonymous way to share what's working and what needs attention. During this training, you'll learn how to organize a successful C.A.R.E. program from start to finish, including selecting a facilitator and leading each part of the agenda, year in review, opportunities for improvement, appreciation and cake!


You will need to register for this session in order to get the information to access the call. Here is the link to registration: https://optimist-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4AQAdx4uTm-_vjGjMbO1Xw



C.A.R.E. Facilitator Training


Tuesday, August 25, 7-8 p.m. CDT


The C.A.R.E. facilitator training prepares Optimist members to guide clubs through meaningful conversations, collect and organize feedback, and communicate results in ways that celebrate successes, address challenges, and inspire growth. You'll leave with the confidence and resources needed to serve as an effective facilitator.


Please register for the session prior in order to get the information to access the call. Here is the registration link: https://optimist-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/XiTtSy6LSo--j7RJwdNnSQ


Find More membership engagement resources, visit Optimistinfo.org, log in using your Optimist Institute credentials, and select Membership Engagement from the left-hand menu to access:


  • Club Guide
  • C.A.R.E. Program Sample Agenda
  • Member Review Survey
  • Sample Invitation
  • Directory of CARE Facilitators


You'll also find the complete Membership Engagement Toolbox and Membership Engagement Guides for Clubs, featuring resources for:



  • New Members
  • Engaged Members
  • Non-Engaged Members


Every member matters. C.A.R.E. gives clubs the opportunity to celebrate successes, listen to one another, and create an even stronger Optimist experience for everyone!