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Polar EXPRESS February 2018
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CLUB ELECTIONS The end District Convention marks the end of the Key Club service year. This year, the date is March 25, 2018. The new club executives will begin their terms. Make sure that you hold club elections for club executive positions. You must submit your club’s executive roster (aka the Club Election Form) for the 2018-2019 year at the registration desk at convention.
Here are some tips for holding club elections
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Ask the previous years’ executives who are in grade 11 or below to run again for a position.
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Current executives describe their position. Many people want to be involved in the club but are not sure exactly what the different positions. Hold a Q & A session to clear up any confusion.
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Get the candidates that were not elected involved in the club. It takes courage and self-confidence to run for an exec position. Even though they weren’t voted in, they have the qualities of a dedicated Key Clubber.
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Encourage younger members, such as grade 9 students, to run for a position. If they’re nervous, remind them that their grade will be leaders of your club in the next 2-3 years. Everyone starts somewhere! Not many other clubs offer better leadership experience.
During speeches, make sure that every candidate has an equal amount of speaking time and that the audience is attentive. Everyone deserves a fair chance.
Send out applications well ahead of time. Give potential applicants plenty of time to consider running.
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DCON FORMS Only 3 more weeks until DCON! I’m so excited to see all you Key Clubbers at convention. Make to sure to fill out your appropriate forms. They will be collected at the registration desk at District Convention. All the forms can be found in the information package, available on the ECD Key Club website.
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Medical Release Code of Conduct Transportation Release Media Release
❖ Club Election Form ❖ Annual Achievement Form
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DCON AWARDS + CONTESTS You and your club have worked hard this year. Apply for awards to be recognized for your service! Or nominate a deserving Key Clubber, Faculty advisor, or Kiwanian to be recognized during the awards ceremony in front of everyone at convention. More information can be found on the ECD Key Club website. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Allen Steward Most Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award A.J. Tony Pelosse Single Service Award Brian W. McGarry Most Outstanding Kiwanis Award Kenneth S. Wynkie Outstanding Key Clubber Distinguished President’s Award Distinguished Secretary’s Award District Service Project Contest Paul Kelly Joint K Incentive Award
Your club will be automatically considered for a variety of awards based on your Annual Achievement Report. ❖ R. A. (Bob) Cageorge Distinguished Club Achievement Award ❖ Strive for Five Award ❖ Early Bird Dues Award ❖ Travel Award
There’s also a variety of contests up for grabs. The first place winner will compete at International Convention 2018 in Chicago! ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Club T-Shirt Contest Club Video Contest Club Poster Contest Talent Contest Oratorical Contest Scrapbook Contest
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RUNNING FOR HIGHER OFFICE 1.
Expand beyond your humble school club. Contribute to Key Club at the district level, and positively impact over 1,000 members across 2,000 km of Eastern Canada.
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Be honored to give a voice to your local Key Club community. Bring up their issues in important district wide decisions. Get experience using professional means of communication with people both inside and outside Key Club. Pickup graphic design skills to quickly create impressive looking documents. Learn how to work effectively as a team with other board members.
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The Governor will travel to Baltimore, Chicago, and Indianapolis for training and the International Convention. Board members travel to board meetings held in various Canadian cities: Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa.
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Serving as an national executive in an international organization sure does look good on a resume.
See the DCON 2018 Elections Package here: https://issuu.com/ecdkeyclub/docs/dcon_2018_election_package
February 23 2 minute address at opening session Information/platform page include in Convention Program Booklet March 16 2 minute address at opening session
March 23 Submit documents at candidates meeting on Friday
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