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Running For District OfficeYour “Key” To a Successful Year as a Leader
Why Run For A District Office?
Excel your service to “the next level”
Become even more involved in a worldwide service-leadership organization
Learn more about Key Club
Gain valuable leadership and networking experience (looks outstanding on college applications)
Improve well-being of over 10,000 Key Clubbers in I-I District
Immerse yourself in Key Club while facing decisions involving large scale events, District activities
Most importantly- make new friends!
What Position Should I Choose?
Many positions to choose from on I-I District Board (elected and appointed)
Governor Secretary Treasurer Stat. Sec Iolian Editor New Club Building & Membership Development Chair* District Project (Spastics) Chair* Technology Chair* Key Leader Chair* Lieutenant Governor
Each position offers unique advantages and duties
Asterisk denotes appointment
How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?
Lieutenant GovernorSpeak with your current Lt. Gov about the duties of the
position. Never met? Check iikeyclub.org for your Board member’s contact info OR ask your Governor
Become a candidate- Your Lt. Gov will hold a Divisional Council Meeting this Fall (Nov-Dec) at which you can run for the position
Prepare to devote hours and weekends to Board meetings, committee meetings, general duties
Present short speech at election – each club present will allow two delegates to vote
How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?
Executive Board Membero Governoro Secretaryo Treasurero Stat. Sec.o Iolian Editor
Speak with current Executive Board members regarding the position you’ve chosen. We want to help!
To run or an Executive position, you must be present at Key Club District Convention (Feb. 28- Mar. 2, Springfield, IL)
Become a candidate: check out the District Convention Registration packet (sent between early January and February), then fill out all appropriate forms
Two delegates form each Key Club in attendance will vote at the House of Delegates
How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?
Appointed Committee Chairpersono New Club Building & Membership Development Chairo District Project (Spastics) Chairo Technology Chairo Key Leader Chair
Interested in focusing your efforts on a particular event or committee, rather than the District as a whole? Interested in leadership, not fond of speeches? This position’s for you.
Key Club District Governor will send application form (times vary slightly based on position) through all forms of communication in March/April
How Can I Prepare?
Ask questions, learn from your District Board, study Bylaws, attend District and Divisional events
Prepare to give speeches well in advance- rehearse
Keep yourself educated- read Club District Mailings, latest issues of The Iolian and Lt. Governor Newsletters (Iolian and District Mailing available via
iikeyclub.org)
Stay in the loop by “liking” our Facebook page (facebook.com/iikeyclub)
Have fun!
Thoughts, Comments, Questions?
Interested in knowing more about serving on a “District level”?
Talk to your District Board! We don’t biteContact Governor Will Kelley- [email protected],
309/525-2490
•Thank you for expressing interest in serving our mighty Key Club District!
Save The Date
Illinois-Eastern Iowa Key Club District Convention – Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL “Service, Inc. Care Like A Monster”
Key Leader Weekend – April 25-27, 2014, East Bay Camp, Hudson, IL
Thank You For Attending!
All presentations, reminders, save-the-dates, as well as countless other useful resources are available on our District website, iikeyclub.org