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- wkelley85@yahoo.com,

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