JOOI Convention

July 9-11, 2012
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join us as we assemble to create the highlight of the JOOI year! All JOOI Convention activities will take place at the Hilton Hotel. Outstanding workshops, leadership opportunities, a worthwhile service project, loads of fun, and great new friends from all over the continent.

Registration is only $199 for those who register by May 1, 2012! Also, for every three JOOI
Members from one Club that register for the JOOI Convention, the fourth registration is free!
If you haven’t been to an International JOOI Convention yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!

Registration

Registration Form - for Members who prefer to print off a form to submit by mail or fax.

Click here to register online for the 2012 JOOI Convention!

Tentative Agenda
Click here to see what is planned for the 2012 Convention.

Housing

Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel  (Headquarters)
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin  53203
Book your hotel reservation online by clicking here
Call (414) 271-7250.
Standard room rate (King or dbl/dbl) $125.00 + tax.

Airport Transportation


Whether you’re flying into the Milwaukee or Chicago airports, taking the train, bus or lake express,utilize GoRITEWAY Shuttle Transportation. 
GoRITEWAY is offering a $2.00 discount to Optimist and JOOI Attendees by booking in advance and online! Just click here to book online today.
Discounts DO NOT apply when reserving by phone or walkups onsite.
Call (414) 769-2444  or (800) 236-5450 for more information.
GoRITEWAY offers shared ride vans, private 10 passenger vans and private exclusive sedan services.

Convention Workshops
JOOI Members who head to Convention have the chance to attend all kinds of workshops. Here is a list of the workshops that will be offered at the 2012 convention:

Vu Déjà (Advisors) – Cherryl Thames
7 Habits of Optimism – Cherryl Thames
Procrastination/Destination – Mary Morall
Communication Skills – Mary Morall
Natural Leader – A.J. Cifuentes
Social Media for Dummies (Advisors) – A.J. Cifuentes
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork – Cordane Richardson
When the Going gets Tough – Cordane Richardson
Cultural Diversity – Marie-Claude/Cordane/A.J.
Fundraising – Marissa Forzisi
College Prep – Marissa Forzisi
District Officer Training (English and French together)
Let’s talk Health, Happiness and Prosperity

Running for International Office
If you are interested in running for a JOOI International Office, please see the links below.
Campaign Rules
JOOI International President - information, application and biographical release
JOOI Board of Directors - information, application and biographical release


Roommate Wanted
Looking for a roommate for the JOOI Convention? Download the Roommate Wanted Form and submit it to Optimist International. We'll compile a list of attendees interested in sharing a room and e-mail it to everyone on the list.