1. Running For District Office Your “Key” To a Successful Year as a Leader

2. 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!

3. 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

4. How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?  Lieutenant Governor  Speak 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

5. How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?  Executive Board Member o Governor o Secretary o Treasurer o 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

6. How Can I Serve The Position I Chose?  Appointed Committee Chairperson o New Club Building & Membership Development Chair o District Project (Spastics) Chair o Technology Chair o 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

7. 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!

8. Thoughts, Comments, Questions?  Interested in knowing more about serving on a “District level”?  Talk to your District Board! We don’t bite  Contact Governor Will Kelley- wkelley85@yahoo.com, 309/525-2490wkelley85@yahoo.com Thank you for expressing interest in serving our mighty Key Club District!

9. 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

10. 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