The Official California-Nevada-Hawai’i <strong>District</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong> | November 2012 Page 11
Education Corner Compiled by <strong>CNH</strong> Policy, Int. Business, Elections Committee Policy, International, & Elections Candidate Training Conferences Interested in running for Lieutenant Governor or <strong>District</strong> Office? Make sure to attend the annual Candidate Training Conferences (CTC)! Here, you will get a better idea of the duties of the office you’re interested in as well as prepare for the real election. Preparation ranges from asking questions to the current officers to answering questions in a mock caucus to giving a short speech. This one-day training is a great deciding factor in determining whether you want to become a candidate or not, so take the opportunity while you can! The Lt. Governor Conference will be held on December 1st, 2012 and the <strong>District</strong> Officer Conference will be held on January 12th, 2013. These are not mandatory events for candidates but are highly recommended and helpful. On top of all the training that will take place, you’ll have the chance to meet a number of potential candidates in your area! With them, you can share your reasons for being interested, ideas to prepare for elections, and general thoughts about the whole thing. Do you hear that ringing in your ear? That’s an alarm telling you that you should attend Candidate Training Conference! So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the <strong>CNH</strong> CyberKey for more information on the conferences. Stay posted for updates on time, locations, and registration. Steps: cnhkeyclub.org > Events > Candidate Training Conference The Buzz Quiz Think you know everything about Key Club there is to know? Well, now you can put your knowledge to the test. Each month, this quiz will switch up questions focusing on the Key Club basics as well as International Business. Just take a couple of minutes to answer them. You’ll be able to see how much you know and learn more as the year goes on! 1. Which training conference is recommended the most for those who wish to run for Lt. Governor or a <strong>District</strong> Office? a. Officer Training Conference b. Region Training Conference c. Candidate Training Conference 2. According to International and <strong>District</strong> Policy, how many elected positions are there on the Division level? a. One - the Lt. Governor b. Three - the Lt. Governor, News Editor, and Executive Assistant c. None - all positions are appointed 3. Which chocolate company is partnered with Key Club International? a. Hershey's b. Snickers c. Godiva 4. Which Key Club International fund helps clubs serve their community by giving grants and academic scholarships? a. Key Leader (KL) b. Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) c. Service Leadership Program (SLP) 5. When is the next Key Club Week? a. January 8-12, 2013 b. November 1-5, 2012 c. November 5-9, 2012 Pass the Policy: 142.2 Election Procedures Anyone who has been a paid member of a club in good standing for at least four month may run for Lt. Governor at the Division Conclave. At the election, each candidate will present a speech and answer questions. Up to two delegates from each club will participate in voting, and the candidate with the majority of votes will be elected. The Lt. Governor Elect will not begin his/her term until the last day of <strong>District</strong> Convention. Understanding the process of this election is not only important for the candidates but also for all members who want a general sense of the club, district, and international elections as well. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can run for office or even just participate as a delegate at this election, contact your current Lt. Governor for more information or refer to the <strong>District</strong> Policy Manual on the <strong>CNH</strong> CyberKey. The Official California-Nevada-Hawai’i <strong>District</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong> | November 2012 Page 12
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