1. Region Training Conference 2017
Running for Officer
Membership Recruitment by _____________________________
Region Training Conference 2017
Name, Position

2. What Positions Can YOU Run For?
Club level positions:
President
Vice President(s)
Some clubs may choose to have more than one Vice President as well as Editor (not Bulletin Editor)
Secretary
Treasurer
Editor

3. Chairs: CM, DCON, KFF, MR, MRS, PIE, SP Coordinators: GDC, KLC, SAA,
Divisional:
Lieutenant Governor
District:
Governor
Secretary
Treasurer
You can also apply for one of: 7 Committee Chair positions, 3 Coordinator positions, 3 Editor positions
Chairs: CM, DCON, KFF, MR, MRS, PIE, SP
Coordinators: GDC, KLC, SAA,
Editors: News, Tech, Visual Media
International:
President
Vice President
Trustee (11)
There are 11 trustee positions available. Each trustee is in charge of representing 3 of the 33 districts.

4. Deciding What To Run For
First, ask yourself:
What kind of position do you want to serve as?
What experiences/talents do you have?
What position fits you the best?
What would you like to accomplish during your term?
What kind of workload can you personally handle?
After deciding what to run for, make sure to understand the duties of the respective position and that you know you will succeed on a business professional level.

5. Running for Club Office
MUST BEE a dues paid member
It is different from club to club
Ask your Club President for more information
Prepare a speech for the election and be ready to answer questions!

6. Running for Lt. Governor
Attend Candidate Training Conference
Register on-line your intent to run for a Lt. Governor Position
Complete the Lt. Governor Service Agreement packet
Create your Literature (1- 2 sided page or 2 single sided)
Prepare for Conclave in January-February

7. Running for District Office
Attend District Officer Training Conference (MANDATORY)
Complete Service Agreement on-time
Ask for division endorsement
Create a literature
Run at CNH District Convention in April

8. Running for International Office
Ask for Division endorsement at Conclave
Ask for District endorsement at DCON
Upon endorsement, international staff will send candidates all the necessary paperwork to be completed prior to the election.
Run at International Convention in July

9. Elections
Club officer candidates run for elections during a club meeting in which club members will elect the new officers.
Lt. Governor candidates run for election at their division/region Conclave, hosted by your current LTG or multiple LTGs.

10. Elections
District candidates ask for divisional endorsement (approval by the home division) at Conclave, and officially run for election at District Convention.
International candidates ask for divisional endorsement at Conclave, district endorsement at District Convention, and run for election at International Convention (ICON) and members from around the world elect the new International Board.

11. Preparation
Talk to/inform your lt. Governor for help and details about position
List out and organize your ideas and plans you have for the position
Attend the training conference for a divisional, district, or international position hosted in December
Don’t hesitate to ask your LTG or other IP officers for help!

12. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

13. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
Jocelin Hernandez, Division 38 East Lt. Governor,
Minghua Ong, Member Relations Committee Chair,
Katherine Luza, Division 13 South Lt. Governor,
Johnny Chen, Member Relations Committee Chair,