Inflation affects us all, even our district. Cash transfer amounts from the last few administrations clearly reflect a diminishing trend. (MTG)
2012-13 transferred $16,000.00
2013-14 transferred $13,432.00 => $2,568.00 lost == $2.14/member
2014-15 transferred $5,536.79 => $7,895.21 lost == $6.58/member
Each Club shall pay for each of its members enrolled in the International Office as of September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30, annual dues of US $18 $23 per member, payable quarterly of each year, subject to the approval of the Optimist International Board of Directors and in accordance with the Optimist International Bylaws. Canadian Optimist Clubs shall be applied the currency conversion rate published quarterly at www.optimistleaders.org.
Passed overwhelmingly at District. Failed at International.