Sunday, October 14, 2012

Mentoring through Optimism

A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you. - Bob Proctor
Since the last blog advocating individual MENTORSHIP as a practical manifestation of the 2012-2013 District theme, Caribbean Optimists making a difference - One child at a time, I have been asked to share more on the idea.  So here I go with some ways in which I believe we could MENTOR through Optimism:
1.     Enter your mentee in the youth competitions – Essay, Oratorical, CCDHH; Provide them with the necessary guidance and coaching even;
2.       Take your mentee to club meetings and project activities; Expose them to the great work Optimists do with children and young people;
3.       Involve your mentee in a Tri-Star, Respect for Law or Youth Appreciation Week activity; Show them how much Optimists care for their personal development;
4.       Sponsor your mentee to attend even one JOOI and/or District meeting; Promote appreciation for meaningful networking and fellowship
5.       Give them an Optimist Creed pocket card; Teach them to live by the Optimist creed
6.       Host a group of his or her friends at one of the District Youth Forum Initiative; Encourage their right to association and participation in activities that promote good governance and civic affairs.

PLtG Patrick

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