Junior Optimist Octagon International

The current Junior Optimist International President is Sophie-Chanel Bourré from Ottawa, Ontario in Canada, with the 2020-2021 JOI theme being "Shooting for the stars of Optimism".

The money raised is then donated to (projects and organizations that will improve the well-being of others, such as the Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC).

"[5] Since JOI keeps leadership local, it is able to "empower young people to make positive decisions to serve fellow youths and their community.

[6] Since then, JOI members have engaged themselves in youth service activities, such as the Childhood Cancer Campaign (CCC), the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC), and scholarship contests.

During a certain time at the convention, members can "meet and greet the candidates (mingling)" and learn about their positions on certain issues within JOI.

The recreational activities that take place during this convention are the Talent Show, theme days, and The President's Dance.

The wife of Los Angeles Optimist James V. Westervelt saw the item in a newspaper and clipped it for her husband.