Jalapeño Business | March 2017 | Issue 11

JALAPEÑO BUSINESS

MARCH 2017 | ISSUE 11 www.swdkeyclub.org

Hello!

In this Issue

Or should I say goodbye?

Our service year is coming to a close in just over a week and I could not be more happy, sad, excited, and reminiscent. It has been an incredibly memorable year thanks to your dedication to Key Club and service.

Welcome/Spotlight................1 Dues.........................................2 DCON...................…….…...….3 Elections..................................5 WHERE’S ANTONIO? CKI DCON!

Thank you for all you have done and all that you will do.

I know we will achieve greater things in our future because of your enthusiasm and commitment. Keep on improving the world around you, and thank you for making me one proud governor.

Yours in service, Alisa Nguyen

AIDSpirit USA...........................6 ICON........................................7 K-Family...................................8 KCI Partners.............................9 Insider......................………....10

District Spotlight

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SOUTHWEST Thanks for being the spiciest district in all of Key Club International. <3

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HAPPY KEY CLUBBING!

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CONTESTS: •

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Check out our district website to enter some fun contests and get recognized for your hard work!

• Talent show, scrapbook, poster, video, Major Emphasis Projects, etc.

• NEW! Impromptu oratorical contest • Several winners will have the chance to compete at ICON Be sure your club submits an Annual Achievement Report Scholarship applications are live ADVISORS - sign up to judge/score contests!

WHAT TO BRING: A copy of individual registration forms (photograph, medical, conduct) Officer Certification Form (with 2017-18 club officer info) Running for District Office forms Contest entires and forms DCON registration payment (if your club has not already paid) Appropriate clothing (two business casual, one Key Club casual or theme, one walking outfit, and one professional/formal outfit. *If candidate, professional throughout the weekend.*) • AIDSpirit USA Donations • Notebooks/pencils for workshops • • • • • •

DRESS CODE: Key Club Casual: • Nice jeans and a Key Club shirt Business Casual: • Guys: Slacks, collared shirts, and non-athletic shoes • Girls: Slacks/skirts, blouses or collared shirts, and non-athletic shoes Professional: • Guys: Dress shirt, slacks, neckties, suite coats, socks, and dress shoes • Girls: Dresses or suits, skirts, slacks and blouses, and close-toed dress shoes

CONVENTION

WHAT TO EXPECT: Friday, March 24 (Key Club Casual or Theme Appropriate) • Registration • College/Career/Service Fair • Opening Session • District Board Caucusing Saturday, March 25 (Business Casual) • Nomination Conference Workshops Key Note Speaker K-Family Luncheon AIDSpirit USA Walk House of Delegates Talent and Recognition Session Governor’s Ball (Professional or Formal) Sunday, April 10 (Business Casual) • Closing Session • Retirement/Installation of District Board • • • • • • •

*If you are a candidate, the dress code is professional throughout the weekend*

WORKSHOPS Session One Stress and Time Management Why Giving Matters Public Speaking Technology Session Two Kiwanis Family Fundraising Fall Rally/Key Leader Membership AIDSpirit USA Session Three Parliamentary Procedures Disco Speed Rounds of Service Service Project Session Four President and Vie pResident Secretary Treasurer Marketing and Branding All Things Key Club The Key to College

DCON ELECTIONS

•Ask relevant questions - your question can be called out of order if deemed inappropriate by the moderator When asking a question, raise your hand, be recognized by the moderator, stand and state your name/club, and ask your question Come prepared and talk to your clubs in advance - see what areas your club needs help with and inquire how the candidate can address them Be prepared to give a three minute speech with three minutes of questions in each caucus room Nomination Conference In the event that there are more than two candidates for an executive board position, we will go through a Nomination Conference. Here, each candidate will give a two minute speech and one registered delegate from each club in attendance will vote on the continuing candidates.

House of Delegates The candidates who are still in the running will have two minutes to answer a fishbowl question at House of Delegates. Two registered delegates from each club in attendance will vote on the winners.

CAUCUSING • • • •

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• If you a running for LtG, you may spend up to $25 on materials (such as handouts or candy). Keep the receipts to prove your purchases • If you are running for an Executive Board position, you have a $45 spending limit • You cannot put things up on the walls of the hotel • You may have one campaign manager to help pass out materials with you in caucus rooms • Make sure to attend the candidate’s orientation meeting on Friday

http://www.swdkeyclub.org/dcon-1 Be sure to read over the proposed bylaw amendments prior to DCON!

AIDSPIRIT USA

•SWD GOVERNOR'S PROJECT• DCON WALK Get involved with our Governor’s Project at DCON! On Saturday afternoon, we will have the chance to participate in an AIDSpirit USA Walk. Donations will be accepted to help reach our district’s goal.

GUEST WHO? AIDSpirt Coordinator Tom Jacques will be joining us at convention!

Make sure to stop by his booth at the Friday Service/College/Career Fair and attend his workshop to learn more about the organization and what we can do to help!

CHOP CHOP No, I didn’t forget. We will be collecting donations throughout convention to see if a foot of my hair will be chopped off by the club that donates the most money.

I’m excited to see what our district can do!

• FUNDRAISING IDEAS • There’s still time to support our Governor’s Project! Here are some last-minute projects to show your love for Key Club and AIDSpirit USA! • • • •

Stop the Song Miracle Minute Zumbathon Pancake Breakfast • Rummage Sale • Holiday Party

• Carnival • Dodgeball Tournament • Face Painting • Bake Sale • Holiday Grams • Save or Shave

BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO DCON •QUICK LINKS•

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•JOIN THE MOVEMENT•

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 3-10, 2017 | SAN ANTONIO, TX

Why should YOU go to ICON 2017?

Because it’s the biggest event of the Key Club year! Imagine celebrating the amazing things Key Club does with more than 1,200 Key Clubbers from all across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.

If that isn’t enough, you’ll have the opportunity to: •Bond with your people. Travel to and from International Convention with your district.

•Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas.

•Listen to amazing speakers.

•Learn about servant leadership.

•Train for your 1=2016-17 leadership position.

•Elect next year’s Key Club international Board.

•Hear about our success so far with our preferred charities.

•Discover new charities and organizations you and your club can team up with.

•Have fun and make memories and friendships that last a

KIWANIS FAMILY CORNER

North Mountain Lieutenant Governor Olivia Kurschat and I traveled to the chilly city of Flagstaff, AZ from February 24-26 to celebrate a year of service at CKI DCON. Our collegiate counterparts joined in service, fellowship, and leadership through workshops, sessions, and socials. We even had the chance to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and other community projects! I definitely had a blast learning more about their organization and how we can collaborate in our future endeavors.

Are you a high school senior? Look into joining Circle K International when you graduate! Some CKI members will be joining us at our DCON to present our very first “Key to College” workshop too!

Kiwanis Mid Year was hosted in my very own home town this year! Hundreds of Kiwanians reconnected in Sierra Vista, AZ to discuss how they can grow through impactful community involvement.

Assistant District Administrator Deb DesChene and I had the opportunity to present a Key Club workshop and explain how Kiwanis can further their generous support for our organization. I was excited to see so many familiar faces while meeting more enthusiastic and welcoming Kiwanians!

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Key Club works hand in hand with organizations and charities to provide its members with the most amount of opportunities. Explore the partnerships we have created by clicking on the images below!

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UPCOMING DATES

• February -Recommended Club Officer Elections • February 1 Unpaid clubs become suspended • Mid-March Mail-in Contests Due Scholarship apps due • March 24-26 DCON in El Paso, TX!!!

• April 1 ICON Workshop Proposal deadline • May 1 New Key Club year First ICON payment due ($500) • May 26 Second ICON payment due ($500) • June 16 Remaining ICON balance due • July 3 - 10 ICON in San Antonio, TX

{INSIDER} WORKSHOP PROPOSALS Interested in leading a workshop at this year’s International Convention?

Good news! The Workshop Proposal Application is now live and available here and is due April 1, 2017. Direct any questions to Matthew Nance at mnance@kiwanis.org.

OFFICER CERTIFICATION FORMS February is the recommended month for club officer elections. Please fill out this form with 2017-18 club officer information and bring it with you to DCON. Click here if you don't know which division you’re in.

MONTHLY REPORT FORMS Secretary and Treasurer reports are due on the 5th of each month, and President Lieutenant Governor Evaluations on the 15th! Find them on our district website.

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