Dear Optimists,

The Junior Optimist International (JOI) Summit is more than just a weekend, it's a life-changing experience! This special event brings together youth from across North America for a powerful weekend of empowerment, leadership, team-building and fun.

To build on our incredible past success, the Optimist International Foundation (OIF) is proud to partner with Optimist International once again to make this year's Summit unforgettable. And this year, we are making it easier than ever to support our young leaders.

To make the upcoming Summit the best one yet, we are expanding our JOIful Giving campaign. Instead of limiting it to a single weekend of giving, the campaign opens April 27 and will run all the way until the Optimist International Convention this summer.

We are asking our dedicated members to consider a special donation above and beyond your normal OIF giving to directly fund this youth-focused event. Please consider this wonderful opportunity to invest in the next generation, and be sure to spread the word to your fellow Optimists!

A glimpse at the joy you're funding at the JOI Summit:

Ready to be JOIful? Here's how to contribute:

1. Visit the OIF Website on or after April 27 and click "Donate Now" 
2. Select "JOIful Giving/JOI Summit" from the designation dropdown menu. This ensures your gift directly supports the summit. 

Important Notes:

• All donations designated this way are restricted solely for the JOI Summit effort. 
• Regular donations made this weekend (like Dime A Day) won't count toward this specific campaign and donations to this campaign will not count toward your annual giving or Club/District totals. But these special contributions will count toward your Lifetime Giving totals and they will make a big difference in the lives of our youth!

Thank you for helping us bring out the best in youth!

Best Regards,

Craig Boring

OIF Executive Director

A JOIful message from the OIF Board of Directors:

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