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Running For Higher Office

Want to help shape our district? Want to challenge yourself and help others in a different way? Want to learn to lead through a different type of service? Want to have fun! If so you might want to consider running for a district office. This webpage is a guide to help you understand what offices there are in our district and how to run for them.

 

For Anyone Interested in Running for Lieutenant Governor:

Lieutenant Governors are responsible for overseeing the clubs in their divisions, coordinating division wide projects and serving as voting members of the District Board. They also are responsible for serving on two committees on the District Board.  LTGs are elected at your divisions Spring Rally held between January and March. In order to run for this position you must be in a Key Club within the Division in which you are running for LTG, and must be at the District Convention in April to be sworn in if elected. Contact your Lieutenant Governor for more information. Click here to find the contact information for your Lieutenant Governor.  They will be able to tell you when your Spring Rally is and tell you more about the election process. 

 

For Anyone Interested in Running for Executive Office or International Endorsement:

There are four Executive Offices on the District Board. The Governor is in charge of overseeing the district and directing and leading the district board. The Secretary is in charge of all file keeping, coordinating club monthly reports, and creating a club directory. The Treasurer is responsible for dues collection and coordinating district fundraisers and assisting clubs with fundraising. The Bulletin Editor is responsible for publishing the District Newspaper, The RocKey, as well the the Rhetoric. These are all very rewarding positions. They are elected by Key Clubbers at our annual District Convention.

In order to run for any of these positions, as well as endorsement for international office, you must follow these steps:

  1. Review the Candidate Rules and Information Packet for more information about the offices, election process and rules. (Please note that this document has been updated)
  2. Fill out the Executive Candace Registration Form.
  3. Submit a one page campaign flier (8.5" X 11", to be printed in black and white) to Governor Austin Good at kcrmdgov@gmail.com. See the Candidate Rules and Information packet for more information. 
  4. Register for DCON! You can't run if you aren't at the Convention (does not need to be done by the March 3rd deadline)!

All steps must be completed by March 30th in order to be eligible for candidacy!

 

For more information about running for office, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Governor Austin Good at kcrmdgov@gmail.com

 

Need some Tips? Here are the top 10 tips on running for Office!

By Indiana District Governor, Tre Sanders

1. Find out as much as you can about the position you want to run for! Ask the person currently holding it, read their newsletters, and check out Key Club websites.

2. Know a LOT about Key Club. No matter your position, you need to either know the answers to questions or know where to find them. Read up on Key Club on the websites KeyClub.org and Inkeyonline.org, District and International Bylaws, and through your current Lieutenant Governor newsletters.

3. Get some experience! Whether serving as Club President or Freshman Representative, a little bit of club experience will not only give you something to pad your resume, but it will more importantly allow you the chance to see what makes a Key Club work.

4. Attend Key Club functions! Go to as many events outside of your home club as possible! These could include Divisional Council Meetings (DCMs), interclubs with neighboring Key Clubs, Key Leader in the spring and fall, District Convention (DCON) in the spring, and International Convention (ICON) in the summer.

5. Make sure you have support! It really helps if your parents and home club are on your side. Let them know why this position is important to you.

6. Practice your public speaking! Talking in front of people becomes easier if you practice...and we don’t just mean your election speeches! Speak every chance you get and you should get more comfortable with it.

7. Be confident! You are so brave for even wanting to run...don’t forget that! Always remember be yourself! Most importantly show your Key Club passion, enthusiasm, and dedication; with these you have the key tools to be successful. The business aspects of the position can be learned, but you cannot teach Key Club passion. 

8. Ask questions! There are no stupid questions. If you have one, do not be afraid to ask. We would be more than happy to help you. This will help you become more prepared!

9. Be in it for the right reasons. Make sure you really understand the office and be passionate, about the position, before you take on that responsibility. While it’s a lot of fun, your position will come with even more work. Be prepared for this.

10. Have FUN! Running for office is an experience you will never forget, so make the most of it!