CALIFORNIA SOUTH DISTRICT                           
OCTAGON, JR. OPTIMIST, ALPHA CLUBS      

              JOOI CALSO District  Officers

We are honored to have Marissa Forzisi of Bonita High as a Junior Optimist International Board Director and Samhita Ilango of Bonita High as immediate-past-International Board Director.

 

Current district officers are listed below. New officers will be elected at the March 17, 2012 District JOOI Convention.

Dillon Cruz,  Governor                        Bonita Vista High School   
  

Suong Ho,  Lt. Governor                Hoover High School                                
    Claire Wynn, Lt. Governor                  Bonita Vista High School

Victoria Rose Meek, Lt. Governor   Coronado Middle School

Samhita Ilango, Lt. Governor            Bonita Vista High School

Marissa Forzisi, Secretary      Bonita Vista High School                       
Justin Meek, Sgt. at Arms                    Coronado High School

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 The California South Optimist District 41 Youth Leadership Chairperson is ELAINE LUCCA a member of the Bonita Optimist Club, Bonita CA. ElaineMLucca@hotmail.com
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Junior Optimst News 

 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. San Diego now has two students on the International Board of Directors working with three other students to plan the International Convention.

 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.

        Junior Optimst News 

October 29, 2012 - Mission Bay's Santa Clara recreation center is the location for the JOOI District BEACH CLEANUP. Octagon clubs from Hoover High School, Bonita Vista High School and and Coronado and Bonita Middle Schools will exchange ideas and get to know about each club's activities. Governor Dillon Cruz and his Lt. Governors have planned some fun and games to keep the action interesting. The guest speaker, a JOOI college graduate, will give ideas to help plan positive future goals. After lunch, the clean up projects will improve the area.

March 21, 2012 - Pro Kids Golf Academy will be the place Junior Optimist & Octagon clubs will hear about a wonderful free golf academy and college scholarships. Junior Optimists will donate children's books to King Chavez Charter school, elect new district officers and plan for the JOOI International Optimist Convention. All will have a great lunch and clean up the park.

March 2 & 3, 2012 - is the fifth annual "Dance For a Cure" showcasing 12 hip-hop dance groups for a cheering audience. The fundraiser for childhood cancer research at Johns Hopkins University has now brought in over $16,000 for the Optimist International Foundation's Chilhood Cancer Campaign. Bonita Vista High students again will produce and direct the lively event. Go to Danceforacure@gmail.com for reservations or find it on facebook. 

 

July 10,11.12 2012 - Milwaulkee, Wisconsin is the place for the next JOOI International Convention. Since a San Diego student is on the International Board of directors planning this convention, we are hoping many students will take the trip together. Making international friends, attending educational workshops, and training to be leaders will fill the time between the talent show, formal dinner, election and closing dance. Adult Optimists will help support new junior officers, so contact E Lucca before April 1 to get the details. ElaineMLucca@hotmail.com