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.

   
  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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