1. District Education & Leadership Conference
DCON
District Education & Leadership Conference

2. What is DCON?
DCON is short for “District Education and Leadership Conference”
Over 2,000 Florida Key Clubbers and Key Club Advisors
Provides club leadership workshops, district officer elections, and opportunities for students
Dcon stands for District Education and Leadership Conference
(DCON) is held in the spring for over 2,000 students and chaperones.
DCON provides for district officer elections, international candidates endorsement, club officer and member training, keynote and motivational speakers, individual and club awards for their dedication to service, zone caucuses, and social events. Every club should send at least two delegates to DCON.

3. Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
When and Where is DCON
March 30-April 2, 2017
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
Orlando, FL
DCON occurs annually in the spring. The next DCON will be March 30 to April 2 in the spring of 2017.
And DCON is located at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando.

4. Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
DCON occurs annually in the spring. The next DCON will be March 30 to April 2 in the spring of 2017.
And DCON is located at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando.

5. Why should I go? Leadership training Club workshops
Companionship with fellow Key Clubbers
District Office elections
Better Understanding of Key Club
Contests and awards
Dcon brings many opportunities for Key Clubbers to learn and meet fellow Key clubbers
When you go to DCON, you learn about leadership skills and how to apply these skills in your home clubs
There are many different workshops, from officer training, to membership growth; there is a workshop for you!
DCON has many opportunities for Key Clubbers to meet others and create connections with clubbers from all over the state.
During the convention, we have the House of Delegates, which is the process of electing new District officers
*List quickly each officer position voted on if needed
Through the course of the weekend, you get a better understanding of the organization and how it is connected with Kiwanis, Circle K, and other student leader programs.
The convention also has an award ceremony, where clubs and officers are given awards for their achievements during the year. Contests such as the talent show are also during the award ceremony. If interested, you can see the contest and awards list at floridakeyclub.org/awards-and-contests

6. All Key Clubbers should attend
Who should attend?
All Key Clubbers should attend
All Key Clubbers are welcome and encouraged to attend. However, every club is expected to send at least two delegates to DCON.

7. DCON Special Events Talent Show Leadership Workshops Governor’s Ball
CKI Pool Party
Club Awards Ceremony
House of Delegates

8. House of Delegates Vote on District Officers Discuss amendments
Vote on the proposed amendments
* When discussing the bullet points, emphasize the importance of each, and importance of House of Delegates
When you become a delegate, you are able to vote for a District Officer for the position of Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer
You also vote on proposed Amendments, and are given the opportunity to discuss and argue an amendment during the meeting.

9. DCON Awards/Contests Club awards Individual Officer Awards
Club Contests
Talent Show
Oratorical Contest
Scholarships
At DCON, there is an Award Ceremony where awards are given to distinguished clubs in the Florida District.
There are also individual officer awards for president, treasurer, secretary, and other officers.
Contests are a great way to participate during the conference; you can compete in best club t-shirt or the Key Club poster contest.
The Talent show is open to everyone with any type of talent! While the Oratorical Contest is a fun speech contest, where speakers speak on a topic about Key Club.
Graduating clubbers can also apply for scholarships, and are awarded them at DCON

10. How do I register
Go to floridakeyclub.org, and look under District Education and Leadership Conference. All forms, FAQs, and registration information is on the website.

11. Prices – Quad (4 to a room): $265 – Triple (3 to a room): $330
– Double (2 to a room): $360
– Single (1 to a room, students cannot register as a single): $565
Prices for DCON
*Refer to the florida key club website for ideas on fundraising for DCON.

12. Fundraise for DCON Sell foods/baked goods Host a car wash Walk-a-thons
Sell T-shirts
Kiwanis support
*Expand on each idea
*Refer to the florida key club website for more ideas on fundraising for DCON.

13. DCON Program Ads Why Advertise? Reduces registration cost of DCON
Possibility of providing $1000 scholarships to seniors
Advertising in the conference program pays for the cost of printing the program and Candidates Book which reduces the registration cost of the conference. 
All advertising revenue in excess of printing costs provides college scholarships for Key Club seniors.
 All Key Club seniors from clubs that sell the equivalent of one page of ads are eligible to apply for the Program Ad Scholarship ($1000)

14. DCON Program Ads
Get your local business involved – let them know what DCON is and how this benefits them (promotion & helps seniors of the community with scholarships)
Say thank you’s – perhaps your club can buy an ad or a group of parents can bet together to buy an ad (lower the cost)

15. DCON Program Ads Prices Half Page - $125 Full Page - $175
Inside Back Page Ad - $500
Outside Back Cover Ad - $750
Inside Front Page Ad - $500

16. DCON Program Ads How to Buy http://floridakeyclub.org/dcon/program-ad/
Fill out the online or the printable ad form and follow their instructions
Visit the Fl. Key Club website DCON page and DCON program ad section
Deadline for program ad contract and copy is March 1, 2017; so, buy ASAP!

17. Questions? Email DCONChair@floridakeyclub.org Or
Be prepared to answer questions.
Questions?
If you want more information, you can the DCON chair Hannah Rosenbaum at
Or you can the DCON Administrator David McCampbell at