Running for Office

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Running for Office

• By Governor Blaire Sambdman
• and Division 22 Lt. Governor
• Lindsay Brightwell

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Why Run for a District Office Position?

• Do you want to take it a step further?
• You will learn more about Key Club
• Gain leadership experience
• Make new friends! ?
• Become immersed in Key Club as you make decisions
  about large events in our district
• Continue to improve clubs in our district

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What Positions Are There?

• Lieutenant Governor
• Treasurer
• Statistical Secretary
• Secretary
• Governor
• Iolian Editor
• New Club Building Reactivation Chair
• Technology Chair
• District Project Chair

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How Do I Run for the Office I Want?

• Lieutenant Governor
• Talk to your current Lieutenant Governor!
• Become a Candidate Your Lt. Governor will hold a
  Divisional Council Meeting at which you can run
  for this position.
• You will present a short speech at the election.
• Two delegates from each club present will vote.

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How Do I Run for the Office I Want?

• Executive Board Elected Positions
• Talk to current Executive Board members.
• District Convention!
• Become a Candidate Look in the District
  Convention registration packet (distributed in
  February) and fill out all appropriate forms.
• Be prepared to give several speeches!
• Two delegates from each club will vote for the
  next officers at the House of Delegates.

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How Do I Run for the Office I Want?

• Other Executive Board Positions
• Iolian Editor Are you creative? Do you like
  editing, creating templates, and writing
  articles?
• Become a Candidate Look in the District
  Convention registration packet (distributed in
  February) and fill out an application.
• Appointed Positions (The Chairs) Are you eager
  to improve our Key Club district but are not fond
  of speeches?
• Not elected
• District Governor will send out an application in
  April
• You may hold an elected and an appointed
  position! ?

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What Can I Do to Prepare?

• Check out our Top 10 Tips!
• Ask questions!
• Talk to your District Board, and learn more about
  the position you are running for.
• Dont be a slacker! Be prepared when giving a
  speech, and remember that all board positions
  involve work.
• Get educated! Check out our district website, the
  District Guide, the District Mailings, and
  newsletters from your Lt. Governor.
• Have FUN! ?

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Talk to Your Presenters!

• Governor Blaire Sambdman
• Cell [phone]
• E-mail blairesambdman_at_gmail.com
• Division 22 Lt. Governor/District Convention
  Chair Lindsay Brightwell
• Cell [phone]
• E-mail l.brightwell.42_at_hotmail.com
• Look up your current District Board members on
  our Illinois-Eastern Iowa District website
  www.iikeyclub.org.