We highly encourage any Jr. Optimists in our clubs to consider attending the National Convention in Atlanta virtually.
Our club has voted to reimburse the $30 registration fee for any member of our clubs that attends the conference virtually and files a one-page report of what they learned.
Here is the link to the virtual convention registration:
https://www.optimist.org/reg/?e=JOI&m=2021V
*All Times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Day 1 – June 30 – Club / District Theme Day
1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration (in-person only)
3:30 p.m. Advisor/Chaperone Meeting (in-person and virtual)
4:00 p.m. Dinner (hotel)
5:00 pm JOI Opening Ceremonies (in-person and virtual)
JOI Board Intros/Icebreaker/President’s Speech/Announcements
6:00 p.m. Tie Dye Event (in-person and virtual)
(Optional – Pre-purchase a convention t-shirt with registration to participate)
Paint Night Event (in-person and virtual)
9:00 pm Movie Night (in-person and virtual)
Day 2 – July 1 – Canada Day / 4th of July Theme Day
Morning
9:00 a.m. Canada Day & Fourth of July Presentation (in-person and virtual)
10:00 a.m. Candidates Q&A (virtual only – all candidates will use the virtual platform)
11:00 a.m. Online Election Voting opens (11:00am – 10:00pm EDT - one vote per club delegate)
To vote: visit This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and click on International Convention
Mid-Day
Georgia Aquarium (off-site and virtual visit)
Scavenger Hunt (off-site and virtual)
Lunch (mall food court)
Breakouts/Workshops (in-person and virtual)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) – Wish list Project (in-person and virtual)
Evening
Dinner (hotel)
Talent Show (in-person and virtual)
Stargazing Event – Download StarView App and view constellations together (in-person and virtual)!
Day 3 – July 2 – Tie Dye / Galaxy Theme Day
Morning
Audrey Maame Esi Swatson, Youngest female commercial pilot interview (virtual speaker)
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Jessica Ward-King aka “StigmaCrusher” (virtual speaker)
Foster Backpack Project – 10:00 – 11:00 am (eastern)
Mid-Day
Lunch (mall food court)
Breakouts/Workshops (in-person and virtual)
Evening
President’s Banquet/Dinner – Formal attire (at hotel and virtual)
• Make-A-Wish Presentation
• Closing Remarks/Awards/Election Results
Discord Party/Dance (in-person and virtual)