CALIFORNIA SOUTH DISTRICT
Junior Optimist Clubs

2007 - 2008
CALSO
JOOI District Officers
Governor:
DONOVAN CHU
Lt. Gov:
Sally Munoz
Lt. Gov: Antonio Cienfuegos
Lt. Gov: Matt
Tran
Lt. Gov: Scarlet
Tran
Secretary/Treasurer: Stuart Namao
Newsletter Editor: Sunny Smok
Advisors - Mrs.
Elaine Lucca,
Mrs. Norma Lehman,
Mr. Ray Naud,
elainemlucca@hotmail.com
nlehman101@aol.com
naudellis@sbcglobal.net
619.421.3070
619.239.2178
760.352.9746
Mr. John Briggs
johnbriggs760@sbcglobal.net
760.352.9498
Note:
A representative from each Octagon Club is welcomed to help plan district
functions.
CURRENT JOOI EVENT
The JOOI Calso District Quarterly on
February 2, 2008 was hosted by the Coronado Octagon and Junior Optimist
Clubs. The 7 area junior clubs in attendance donated 12 cases of 'slightly used'
children's books to an inner city elementary school. Governor Donovan Chu
conveyed a bunch of information and announcements and encouraged everyone to
plan on going to the JOOI International Convention in Orlando, FL. June 25 -28,
2008. There was full participation in a "get to Know each other"
Bingo/mixer and self introductions. The Lt. Governors held a Parlimentary
Proceedure workshop with comedic examples to have fun with the formate. All
those present were spellbound by the guest speaker from Think First as he told
of his accident (not wearing a seat belt) and the consequences.
Elaine
Lucca
What
is JOOI ?
“JOOI”
stands for Junior Optimist Octagon International. It’s the umbrella
organization which links local Optimist Youth Clubs to others throughout North
America! Much like Optimist International, JOOI is governed by an international
board of directors as well as by district officers. Each year, Optimist Youth
Club members attend district and international conventions to elect their peers
to fill these positions.
With special guidance and support from a
sponsoring Optimist Club, an Optimist Youth Club completes fun projects and
activities to improve the community and better the lives of its residents.
Members have opportunities to polish leadership skills, manage money and
practice good citizenship. These “hands-on” experiences help prepare
students for college and adulthood!
Project possibilities are endless! Every
Optimist Youth Club is challenged to study the needs within its community. A
club may choose to complete environmental projects, visit the elderly,
participate in Special Olympics, serve food in shelters, sponsor Red Ribbon Week
events, or help at school events. There can be fund-raisers to benefit the
Childhood Cancer Campaign or other local charities.
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