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Elections and

Campaigning Packet

2012-2013 Essential information for members seeking to be

elected to district or international office

DIRECT QUESTIONS TO

Ashley Joseph Elections and Credentials Chairperson

ashleyjltgdiv15@gmail.com | (201) 388-5836

ADVISORS AND CLUB PRESIDENTS:

Please ensure that this packet is made

available to all candidates.

If interested in running for a position other than lieutenant governor, please complete the Information Request Sheet on p. 15

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District and International Office Descriptions……………………………… Pg. 3

Running for a Lieutenant Governor Position

Lieutenant Governor Election Dates, Times & Locations…………… Pg. 5

Lieutenant Governor’s Service Agreement………………………… Pg. 10

What Should a Candidate Expect?................................................... Pg. 13

Candidate’s Checklist…………………………………………………….. Pg. 14

Running for a District Executive Board/International Office Position

Information Request Sheet………………………………………………

Pg. 15

Important Forms

Schedule for the 2012-2013 NJ District Board of Trustees…………... Pg .16

Expense Report for District Officer Candidates………………………. Pg. 17

Miscellaneous

Sample Caucus Questions……………………………………………….. Pg. 18

Application for 2012-2013 District Webmaster………………………... Pg. 20

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Lieutenant Governor

A Lieutenant Governor represents each of the twenty-one divisions in the New Jersey District. He or she serves as a liaison between the clubs in his or her division and the NJ District Board, as well as their representative. The Lt. Governor is required to attend the Mid-Winter Training Conference, District and International Convention, all District Board Meetings, Fall Rally, and the Regional Training Conference for his or her division. He or she must publish at least ten newsletters for his or her clubs, file monthly club and board reports, hold Officers Training Conferences until all officers are trained, publish a divisional roster, and serve on District committees as needed. He or she must also stay in constant contact with his or her clubs, the executive board, and the Kiwanis Board. He or she is expected to organize divisional service projects, hold President’s Council Meetings, and visit each club in his or her division. The duties are many and the time commitment is large, but the amazing leadership experience obtained is even greater.

District Webmaster

The District Webmaster is in charge of updating the New Jersey District Key Club Website, www.njkeyclub.org. He or she is expected to update it to include all current projects, committee information, registration for district events, and other important facts. The Webmaster is required to attend District Convention, all board meetings, and the Regional Training Conferences. The Webmaster is not elected. After sending the Webmaster’s Application, interviews may be conducted at District Convention, and he or she is appointed by the incoming District Governor. All District Webmaster candidates are encouraged to attend the Midwinter Training Conference in March.

District Editor

The Editor has the tremendous task of publishing the four issues of the Jersey Key, the official publication of the New Jersey District. He or she must find a printer, create article logs for each issue, assign and collect articles, edit and layout the entire paper, and distribute them throughout the District. He or she must create newsletters to publish to the District Board, and be present at the Mid-Winter Training Conference, District and International Convention, all board meetings, all Regional Training Conferences, and Fall Rally.

District Treasurer

The Treasurer should have a very good calculator. He or she must work to collect 100% dues from each Key Club in the state. The treasurer is expected to create monthly financial reports, publish ten newsletters to the District Board and three to club treasurers, and handle all invoices and vouchers. He or she is expected to be in constant communication with the board, especially with the Financial Counselor. Attendance at Mid-Winter Conference, District and International Convention, all Board Meetings, Fall Rally, and all Regional Training Conferences is mandatory.

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District Secretary

The Secretary is the great communicator. He or she must produce the District Handbook, minutes for each District and Executive board meeting, publish ten newsletters to the District Board and three to club secretaries. He or she is also in charge of all District mailings, publishing the KEYping Up, and submitting a District Convention report, including all contest winners, election results, and a report to the International Office. The District Secretary is expected to receive all District communication; all Lieutenant Governor monthly reports, club reports, and other related reports are sent to him or her. Mandatory events include the Mid-Winter Training Conference, District and International Convention, all Board Meetings, Fall Rally, and all Regional Training Conferences.

District Governor

The Governor is in charge of the entire District. He or she presides over each Board meeting, publishes ten newsletters to the board, arranges training of all Lieutenant Governors-elect, appoints Board members to committees, and is expected to be in constant communication with the District Board, Kiwanis committee, and the International Trustee. He or she is expected to improve K-family relations by attending as many Kiwanis events as possible and must execute other responsibilities as they arise throughout the year. He or she must be present at Mid-Winter Training Conference, District and International Convention, all Board meetings, all Regional Training Conferences, Fall Rally, and International Convention.

International Trustee

The Trustee serves as a liaison between the District and International Level. He or she must be present at all International Board Meetings, serve on International Committees, and report to his or her district about International events and decisions. A lot of travel is required; Trustees are expected to visit their districts. To run for this position, one must first run for endorsement at District Convention and then run for office at International Convention.

International Vice President

The Vice President is in charge of constantly assisting the President. He or she attends all International Board Meetings and serves on and oversees the Key Club International committees. Again, travel and communication are the main features of the job. For this office, the candidate must first run for endorsement at District Convention and then campaign at International. Candidates must for this position usually have District office experience.

International President

The highest position in all of Key Club, the International President embodies Key Club International. He or she presides over International board meetings, represents Key Club at Kiwanis events, and appoints the International Committees. Communication is maintained with countless individuals, and traveling is a must. Again, to run, the candidate must first seek endorsement at District Convention and then run for office at International Convention.

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Division 1 A & B Date: Jan 21, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 28, 2012 Location: Egg Harbor Township Library Time: 2:00 PM

1 Swift Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 For Directions please check website, because it automatically sends you to MapQuest.

Division 2 Date: Jan 24, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 31, 2012 Location: Millville High School Time: 5:00 PM (Tentative)

200 Wade Boulevard Millville, NJ 08332 From NJ Route 55: Take Exit 24. Turn right onto NJ Route 49 (Westbound). Proceed to first traffic light at the intersection of Wade Boulevard & NJ Route 49. Turn right onto North Wade Boulevard. From NJ Route 49 Eastbound: Proceed on NJ Route 49 through Millville. After 14th Street you will see a pond on left. Ahead is a light at the intersection of Wade Boulevard & NJ Route 49. Turn left onto North Wade Blvd. You will see Millville Senior High School ahead on the left.

Division 3A Date: Jan 24, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 31, 2012 Location: West Deptford High School Time: 6:00 PM

600 Old Crown Point Road West Deptford, NJ 08093 From North: Take the 295 South Exit at Exit 22. At the first traffic light make a left on to Red Bank Avenue. At the next traffic light, make a left on to Old Crown Point Road. West Deptford High School will be on your right. From South: Take the 295 North Exit at Exit 22. You will come to a traffic light. Go straight West Deptford High School will be on your right.

Division 3B Date: Jan 24, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 28, 2012 Location: Burlington Institute of Technology Time: 6:30 PM

695 Woodlane Road Westampton, NJ 08060 From North: 295 South to Exit 45A (Mount Holly). Take a left at 3rd Traffic light (Irick Road). Right at the 1st light (Woodlane Road) BCIT is the first entrance on your left From South: 295 North to Exit 45A (Mount Holly). Take a left at 3rd Traffic light (Irick Road). Right at the 1st light (Woodlane Road) BCIT is on left

Division 4 Date: Jan 31, 2012 Snow Date: Feb 6, 2012 Location: Hamilton Township Library Time: 7:30 PM

1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619 From New Jersey Turnpike - North and South: Turnpike to Exit 7A . Take 195 West. Follow directions below for I-195, East and West. From I-195, East and West: I-195 to Exit 3B, Hamilton Square. Make left turn at first traffic light, onto Kuser Road. Make right turn at second traffic light, onto Whitehorse-Mercerville Road. Make left at the first traffic light, onto Justice Samuel A, Alito. JR.

Division 5 Date: Jan 12, 2012 Snow Date: Feb 19, 2012 Location: Toms River YMCA Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

1088 W Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 From the North: Take Garden State Parkway Exit 88 to Route 70 West. Take Route 70 West to New Hampshire Avenue South. Make a right turn at the traffic light onto West Whitty Road. From the South: Take Garden State Parkway Exit 83 (you will be on Route 9 North). Continue North, West Whitty Road will be the second traffic light. Turn right onto West Whitty Road.

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Division 6 Date: Jan 12, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 26, 2012 Location: Ocean County Library Time: 7:00 PM

301 Lexington Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 From the North: Garden State Parkway exit 81. Bear right, back over the Parkway towards Toms River on Water Street. For metered parking turn left at fourth light. For free parking continue to the fifth light and turn left onto Hooper Avenue (Route 549). Proceed through the next traffic light (intersection with Washington Street). Turn right into the first one-way entrance driveway (just past the County Administration Building at 101 Hooper Avenue). After "stop" sign, turn left to enter County parking garage. Parking is 1 ½ blocks from the library. From the South: Garden State Parkway North exit 81. Continue straight off the exit heading east towards Toms River on Water Street (approx 7/10 mile). For metered parking turn left at third light. For free parking continue to the fourth light and turn left onto Hooper Avenue (Route 549). Proceed through the next traffic light (intersection with Washington Street). Turn right into the first one-way entrance driveway (just past the County Administration Building at 101 Hooper Avenue). After "stop" sign, turn left to enter County parking garage. Parking is 1 ½ blocks from the library.

Division 7 Date: Jan 10, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 24, 2012 Location: Monmouth County Library Time: 7:30 PM

2700 Allaire Road Wall, NJ 07719 From The North: Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 11( Garden State Parkway). Go south to Exit 98 (I-195 West) to Exit 35A (Rte 34 South). Take Rte 34 South to the traffic circle. Go around the circle and take Rte. 524 East (a.k.a. Allaire Road). Take Rte. 524 East to the first traffic light (Baileys Corner Road). Take a left onto Bailey's Corner Road and take the first right. Wall Library is the first red brick building on the right. From The South: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 98 (Route 138 East). Take Route 138 East to New Bedford Road. At the first light, turn right on New Bedford Road. Continue on New Bedford to the second light. Turn right on Allaire Rd. Continue on Allaire Road for approximately one mile. Turn right at the Wall Municipal Complex. The Wall Library is the second brick building on the left.

Division 8 Date: Jan 30, 2012 Snow Date: TBA Location: Monmouth County Library (Eastern Branch) Time: 7:15 PM

1001 Route 35 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 From The North: Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 11 (Garden State Parkway South). Take Garden State Parkway South to Exit 109 (Red Bank). You must stay in the outside (right) lane on the Parkway after crossing the Raritan River since this is the local lane. Turn left after getting off Exit 109 and head East on Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) to Route 35 (about 1 1/2 miles). Turn right on Route 35 and go about 1 1/2 miles. The library will be on your left. From The South: Take Garden State Parkway to Exit 105. Follow 36 East to Route 35 North. After going past Fort Monmouth (on the right), the 3rd stoplight will be Avenue of the Common. Turn right onto Avenue of the Common. Library will be on the corner. Go around the library to parking.

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Division 9 Date: Feb 8, 2012 Snow Date: Feb 15, 2012 Location: Keyport High School Time: 7:00 PM

351Broad Street Keyport, New Jersey From North: Take Garden State Parkway South. Exit onto NJ-36 S. Turn right to Main Street, then left to Broad Street. From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Exit 117 for New Jersey 36 toward Keyport/Hazlet/Aberdeen/New Jersey 35. Merge to NJ-36 South. Turn right to Main Street, then left to Broad Street.

Division 10 Date: Jan 11, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 25, 2012 Location: Edison High School Time: 7:00 PM

50 Boulevard of Eagles Edison, NJ 08817 From North: Take I-95 South. Take exit 10 for NJ-440 E toward I-287 N/Perth Amboy/Metuchen. Take exit 1B to merge onto US-1 S toward Trenton. Turn right toward Old Post Rd. Turn right to Boulevard of Eagles. From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 127 for NJ-440 S/Industrial Ave toward I-287 N. Merge onto Nj-440 South. Continue on 287 north. Take exit 1B to merge onto US-1 S toward Trenton. Turn right toward Old Post Rd. Turn right to Boulevard of Eagles.

Division 11 Date: Jan 11, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 24, 2012 Location: Bridgewater Library (Meeting Room C) Time: 7:30-9:00 PM

1 Vogt Dr. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 From North: Take I-287 South. Take exit 17 to merge onto US-202 S/US-206 S toward US-22 W/Somerville/Flemington. Take the Commons Way exit toward Garretson Rd. Turn left onto Commons Way. Turn left onto Prince Rodgers Ave. Continue onto Vogt Dr. From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 127 for NJ-440 S/Industrial Ave toward I-287 N. Follow signs for NJ-440 N/I-287 N and merge onto NJ-440 S. Take exit 14B on the left to merge onto US-22 W toward US-202/US-206/Clinton. Turn right onto N Gaston Ave. Turn left onto Somerville Rd. Continue onto Vogt Dr.

Division 12 Date: Jan 19, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 26, 2012 Location: Philipsburg High School Time: 7:00 PM

200 Hillcrest Boulevard Phillipsburg, NJ From North: Take I-78 W. Take exit 3. Merge onto US-22 W toward NJ-122/Phillipsburg/Alpha. Take ramp onto US-22 W/Memorial Pkwy. Turn right onto S Hillcrest Blvd From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 127 for NJ-440 S/Industrial Ave toward I-287 N. Follow signs for NJ-440 N/I-287 N. Take exit 21B on the left toward I-78 W/Easton Pa. exit 3 to merge onto US-22 W toward NJ-122/Phillipsburg/Alpha. Take the ramp onto US-22 W/Memorial Pkwy. Turn right onto S Hillcrest Blvd.

Division 13 Date: Jan 23, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 27, 2012 Location: Arthur L Johnson High School Time: 7:00 PM

365 Westfield Avenue Clark, New Jersey 07066 From North: Take Garden State Parkway South. Take exit 135 toward Clark/Westfield. Turn Right to Central Avenue. Turn left to Raritan Road. Turn left onto Westfield Avenue From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 135 toward Clark/Westfield. Turn right onto Brant Avenue. Turn right onto Westfield Avenue.

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Division 14 Date: Jan 21, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 28, 2012 Location: Maplewood Public Library Time: 12:00 PM

51 Baker Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 From Route 78 West: Take exit 50B, and bear right at the light onto Vauxhall Road. At the third traffic light, make a right onto Valley Street. Continue through two traffic lights. At the third light, make a left onto Baker Street. The library is up the street on your right. Parking lot is past the building. From Route 78 East: Take exit 49B. Bear right onto Springfield Avenue. As you approach the first stoplight, watch for a sign on the right for Valley Street. Bear right onto the jug handle turn to get onto Valley Street. Proceed on Valley through three lights. At the fourth light, make a left onto Baker Street. Maplewood Library is up the street on your right. Parking lot is past the building. From Garden State Parkway North or South: Exit at 142B and take 78 west to Exit 50B. Follow instructions above from Route 78 West.

Division 15 Date: Jan 12, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 19, 2012 Location: County Prep High School Time: 5:00 PM

525 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 For Directions please check website, because it automatically sends you to MapQuest.

Division 16 Date: Jan 30, 2012 Snow Date: Feb 6, 2012 Location: Tenafly Public Library Time: 5:30 PM

100 Riveredge Road Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 From New Jersey Turnpike: Exit at Exit 18. Head towards the George Washington Bridge-LOCAL LANES ONLY. Get off at Exit 71 at Broad Ave(Leonia/Englewood). Stay right and go northbound on Broad Ave.At the end of Broad Ave make a left onto East Palisade Avenue. Proceed down the hill and make a right onto Engle Street. After passing Englewood Hospital on left, make next left turn which is Hudson Ave. Go straight across the RR tracks. At the next traffic light, make a right onto Tenafly Rd. At the second traffic light make a left onto Riveredge Rd. Then turn left into the Municipal parking lot. The Library is towards the south end.

Division 17 Date: Jan 25, 2012 Snow Date: TBA Location: Nutley High School Time: TBA

300 Franklin Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 From North:Take I-80 E. Exit on the left toward New York/US-46 E/Clifton. Merge onto US-46 E toward Clifton. Drive on to RT-3 E.Take ramp toward RT-7/Passaic Ave/Nutley/Passaic.Turn left onto Passaic Ave/RT-7. Continue to follow RT-7.Turn slight left onto Cathedral Ave/RT-7. Continue to follow RT-7.Turn right onto Franklin Ave/CR-645. From South:Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 150, toward Bloomfield/Belleville. Turn right onto Hoover Ave. Turn right onto Joralemon St. Turn left onto Franklin Ave/CR-645.

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Division 18 Date: Jan 21, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 28, 2012 Location: Livingston Public Library Time: 2:00 PM

10 Robert Harp Drive Livingston, New Jersey 07039 From North: Take Route 280 West to Exit 5A, South Livingston Ave. Stay on that road through six lights. At the seventh light turn right, go in front of the Library and turn right again into the parking lot. From South: Route 287 to Exit for Route 10 (Dover-Whippany). Follow Route 10 east for five miles to Livingston town line. After the traffic circle, continue on Route 10 which is Mt. Pleasant Ave. At third light after the traffic circle turn right onto South Livingston Ave. Take another right at the third light after that, go past the front of the Library building, turn right and then take another right into the Library parking lot.

Division 19 Date: Jan 17, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 21 at 2:00 PM in Parsippany Main Library. Location: Lake Hiawatha Library Basement Meeting Room Time: 6:00 PM

68 Nokomis Avenue Lake Hiawatha, NJ From North: Take NJ-15 S. Take exit 45 toward Lake Hiawatha Whippany. Turn left onto N Beverwyck Rd. Turn right onto Lake Shore Dr. Take the 1st left onto Nokomis Ave. From South: Take Garden State Parkway North. Take exit 145 toward I-280/The Oranges/Newark/Harrison. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-280 W. Take exit 1 to merge onto New Rd. Turn left onto US-46 W. Turn right onto N Beverwyck Rd. Turn right onto Lake Shore Dr. Take the 1st left onto Nokomis Ave.

Division 20 Date: Feb 4th, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Snow Date: Feb 11th, from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Location: Denville Library Meeting Room

121 Diamond Spring Rd Denville, NJ From Route 80 East: Take 80E to the Denville exit (38). The exit lane leads you onto 46E. Go through the traffic light at Franklin Road (Burger King will be on the corner). Stay in the left lane and turn left at the "Denville Center" sign. Turn left onto Diamond Spring Road (Starbucks on corner). The Library will be on the left, just beyond the traffic light at Pocono Road. We are across the street from St. Francis Health Resort. From Route 80 West: Take 80W to the Denville exit (39). It's approximately 4 miles beyond 287. The exit sign reads "46 East to 53". Take 46E a very short distance to 53N. Turn right at the stop sign onto West Main Street (this is Rt. 53) and go to the second traffic light. Turn right onto Diamond Spring Road. The Library will be on the left, just beyond the traffic light at Pocono Road. We are across the street from St. Francis Health Resort.

Division 21 Date: Jan 14, 2012 Snow Date: Jan 21, 2012 Location: Sussex County Library Time: 12:00 PM

125 Morris Turnpike Newton, NJ 07860 From North: On 15 or south on 565, take 206N where 15 merges with 206N. At first stop light, turn left on Augusta Hill Rd. At stop sign, turn right on Morris Turnpike, continue through blinking red light to Library on right. From Newton: Coming north on 206, after town square turn left on 519 (Mill St.) by Hayek's Market, follow 519 for about 5 miles. At blinking red light, 519 becomes 655, continue over crest of hill, the Library is on right.

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NEW JERSEY DISTRICT

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Lieutenant Governor Service Agreement The Lieutenant Governor of the New Jersey District of Key Club International agrees upon the following. It is understood that failure to meet any of the criteria of this agreement indicates that the Lieutenant Governor is failing to perform his/her duties, and appropriate action to remove the Lieutenant Governor from office will be undertaken. The following criteria are mandatory; however, if extenuating circumstances shall arise, the current District Administrator and District Governor will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis. Mandatory Criteria As Lieutenant Governor, you must: 1. Attend the following:

A. Mid-Winter Training Conference before you take office B. District Convention at the beginning and end of your term C. International Convention while in office D. The Lieutenant Governor Forum at International Convention E. All District Board Meetings F. Fall Rally G. The Regional Training Conferences in your region

2. Attend all five Official District Board meetings and the unofficial board meeting at District Convention. One excused absence is permitted with adequate notification to the Governor and Administrator, but two absences could result in removal from the board. Attendance is defined as presence at 75% of the board meeting. 3. Not hold an elected club office during your term as Lieutenant Governor. 4. Abide by the accepted bylaws of Key Club International while in office. 5. Send out a letter of introduction by the Spring Board Meeting to the New Jersey District Board of Trustees, Kiwanis Committee and the club officers within your division. 6. Publish a minimum of 10 newsletters to club presidents while in office. 7. File monthly report forms with the District Governor, District Secretary, District Administrator, and Zone Administrator by the 20th of each month.

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8. Submit a Lieutenant Governor’s Board Report at each Official Board Meeting. 9. Hold at least 1 Officers Training Conference before International Convention and others as necessary until 100% are trained. 10. Submit a Divisional Roster to the District Secretary by the Spring Board Meeting and update as needed. 11. Communicate with your District Governor, Zone Administrator, and Club Presidents at least twice a month. 12. Keep in touch with your counterpart on the Kiwanis District Board. 13. Make certain that both District and International dues are paid on time by each of the clubs in your division. 14. Make certain that club monthly report forms are filed by the 10th of each month by the clubs in your division and sent to the Lieutenant Governor, District Secretary, Zone Administrator, and the club’s Kiwanis Advisor. 15. Organize at least one divisional project or function. 16. Plan a Governor’s Visit if requested. 17. Hold at least 5 Presidents Council Meetings during your term. 18. Attend a general meeting at each one of the clubs in your division during your term. 19. Keep permanent files, which are to be passed on to your successor. 20. Serve on District Committees as appointed by the District Governor. 21. Produce committee correspondence (including report forms) as needed. 22. Attempt to build at least one new Key Club within your division. 23. Work to strengthen weak or inactive clubs. 24. Submit Jersey Key articles by the established deadlines. 25. Hold an election for your successor by February 15, 2013 at a location other than your home school. 26. Each Lt. Governor shall, at the end of their term, prepare a Robert F. Lucas Distinguished Lt. Governor binder. This binder shall meet the criteria that are given out by the current Key Club Governor at the August Board Meeting. The binder is due the Thursday prior to District Convention. This binder will be judged during the course of the weekend and the winners will be announced on Sunday morning.

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______________________________________________

Name

______________________________________________ ( ___________ ) ____________-__________________

______________________________________________ Telephone Number

Address

______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Lieutenant Governor’s Signature Date

______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Lieutenant Governor’s Parent’s Signature Date

______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Principal’s Signature Date

______________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor’s Signature Date

If the above criteria have been met, the Lieutenant Governor will receive the following: First half subsidy to International Convention if the Lieutenant Governor has:

Sent out a letter of introduction Filed April and May report forms Published a Divisional Roster and submitted it to the District Secretary Held an Officers Training Conference Published at least two newsletters

Second half subsidy to International Convention if the Lieutenant Governor has: 100% District and International dues collected by February 1st. 100% Lieutenant Governor report forms filed (monthly, committee, OTC, PCM, etc.) Had at least (9) newsletters published Attended the Regional Training Conference in his/her region Attended al District Board Meetings Attended District Fall Rally Participated in all District Functions.

Subsidy to all overnight Board Meetings, District Convention, and Fall Rally. An expense account per club in the division to cover the costs of travel, phone bills, postage, and materials.

** The amount of subsidy is based upon the annual budget and varies from year to year depending on the location of the event. Additional expenses may be necessary and they are the responsibility of the Lieutenant Governor.**

All three pages of this Service Agreement (signed), the Board of Trustees Schedule (signed), and the Expense Report must be turned in at the Lieutenant Governor Elections in order for the candidate to run.

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On the day of the election a myriad of thoughts will be running through your head. What should I wear? Should I prepare a poster? What if there’s a tie? No need to stress out, just try

your best!

BEFORE THE ELECTION:

Memorize all caucus questions. It may be helpful to make note cards and have people quiz you. After you have nailed the questions, you should make final corrections on your speech. Practice

your speech and make sure to recite it with an eloquent voice and eye contact! Fill out mandatory paperwork, and obtain signatures from the listed adults. It wouldn’t be very fun

if you prepared yourself well for the elections but could not compete due to lack of paperwork. Visualize the entire elections procedure in your mind a couple of times. This way, you won’t be

anxious or caught off guard during the real thing.

DAY OF THE ELECTION:

Arrive at your LTG Election on time, with all necessary papers/materials, and in business professional attire.

Your current Lieutenant Governor will go over the procedure of the election. You will be asked to recite a speech for three minutes then you will be asked to answer caucus questions for a minute and then you have the choice of continuing your speech or answering caucus questions for another minute. The votes will be tabulated and if there is a tie you will be asked to recite another speech. If you have any questions or concerns make sure to contact your current Lieutenant Governor. Good Luck!

AFTER THE ELECTION:

If you won, congrats! You are now the official Lieutenant Governor Elect of your division. During DCON 2012, you will be officially inducted as a member of the New Jersey District Board of Trustees of Key Club International. Complete all duties as LTG, and work diligently to bring your division to greater heights!

If you did not win, there is no need to be disheartened! Continue to be an active member of your Key Club, and keep on serving your homes, schools, and communities.

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The following is a checklist that all candidates for the office of Lieutenant Governor should use to prepare for their election. If you have any questions, please contact your current Lieutenant Governor,

or District Elections and Credentials Chairperson, Ashley Joseph.

Speak with your current Lieutenant Governor to receive insight into

the position and ask any questions you may have.

Review the Lieutenant Governor Service Agreement with your

parents/guardians.

Sign the Lieutenant Governor Service Agreement and hand it in

prior to the election.

Review the Schedule for the 2012-2013 NJ District Board of Trustees

with your parents/guardians.

Sign the Schedule for the 2012-2013 NJ District Board of Trustees and

hand it in prior to the election.

Look over the Elections Procedure for Lieutenant Governor Elections

to get comfortable with the election process.

Prepare a three minute speech. Make sure to prepare an additional

2-minute speech if need be.

Review the Caucus Questions for LTG Candidates in the New Jersey

District of Key Club International. Be prepared to answer those

questions along with others not listed.

Prepare any posters/items needed for the election. Record the

amount of money you spent in the Expense Report and submit the

report at the election.

Show up on time and dress in business professional attire at the LTG

Election!

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For District Executive Office & Mid-Winter Training Conference

Are you interested in running for a New Jersey District Executive Office or an International Office? If so, please fill out this sheet and return it to Elections and Credentials Chair Ashley Joseph as soon as

possible! You will be sent an information packet. Please contact any member of the elections committee with any questions or concerns. This form must be postmarked and sent to Chairperson Ashley Joseph

by February 15th, 2012. Non-board members must pay $50 to attend Mid-Winter to offset our expenses.

Name: _______________________________________________________ Division: __________ School: __________________________________________ Phone #: (______) _______________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________ State: NJ Zip: ____________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________ You will receive very important information by email, so please list an email address you check regularly.

Mark zeros as Ø and ones as 1) I am interested in running for: ______________________________________________________ Previous offices held in Key Club: ___________________________________________________ Will you be able to attend the Mid-Winter Training Conference from March 2-4, 2012 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, NJ ? ________________________________ Have you ever attended District Convention: ___________________________________________ If so, in what years: _______________________________________________________________

Please mail this form to: Ashley Joseph

Elections & Credentials Chairperson 369 Van Nostrand Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07305 If you will be attending Midwinter Training Conference, include a check for $50 made out to

“NJ District Key Club” with your name and “Mid-Winter” in the subject line.

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March 2-4, 2012 Midwinter Training Conference Ocean Place, Long Branch March 30- April 1, 2012 67th Annual District Convention Ocean Place, Long Branch May 5-6, 2012 May Board Meeting TBA May 19, 2012 (South)* Regional Training Conference (Spring) TBA May 20, 2012 (North)* Regional Training Conference (Spring) TBA July 4-8, 2012 International Convention Orlando, Florida August 10, 2012 August Board Meeting Girl Scout Bldg., Toms River Sept. 15, 2012 (South)* Regional Training Conference (Fall) TBA Sept. 22, 2012(Central)* Regional Training Conference (Fall) TBA Sept. 23, 2012 (North)* Regional Training Conference (Fall) TBA October 6, 2012 Fall Rally Unofficial Board Meeting TBA October 7, 2012 Fall Rally Great Adventure Jackson, NJ November 2012*** Kiwanis Family Conference Black Mountain, North Carolina November 17-18, 2012 November Board Meeting Ocean Place, Long Branch December 2012** Key Leader Camp Lebanon, Lebanon, NJ January 12-13, 2013 January Board Meeting TBA March 1-3, 2013 Midwinter Training Conference Ocean Place, Long Branch April 5-7, 2013 68th Annual District Convention Ocean Place, Long Branch

Attendance at the following meetings is mandatory, unless otherwise noted:

* For Lieutenant Governors, only attendance at the RTC’s corresponding to their Division is mandatory; all others are encouraged but not mandatory. Executive Board Candidates must attend all Regional Training Conferences. ** Optional, though we recommend that you try to attend. This is a great leadership development weekend with a cost of only $115.00 to Key Clubbers. Exact dates determined by Kiwanis/ Key Leader. *** Optional, though we recommend that you make an attempt to attend. The District pays airfare and you pay only the registration fee of about $195.00. Exact Dates to be determined by Carolinas District of Key Club. Note: If you are aware of a conflict with a date at this point, talk to your Lieutenant Governor or District Administrator Hutchinson prior to your election. You must attend Mid-Winter Training Conference, however, or you cannot run. The Executive Board will arrive the evening before most District Board Meetings for the Executive Board Meeting. By signing, I, ___________________________, a member of the New Jersey District Board, understand that I must attend all required events during my term. I also know that absence from any one event may result in removal from office. With my signature, I confirm that this schedule is a part of the service agreement. Signature of Board Member: ___________________________ Date: ___________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________ Date: ___________

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Candidates: Your spending cannot exceed $25. Please bring this form with you on the day of your election. If you do not buy an item specifically for this election, but still use it, (for example: markers for a poster) you still must approximate the cost of those items and include them in your expense report. Any donated materials must also be indicated along with the estimated cost. Please also be sure to include any receipts for materials purchased.

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1. Why, where, and under what circumstances was the first Key Club begun? Kiwanis in Sacramento, California wanted to provide vocational guidance to high school students in May 1925. 2. What is the Key Club motto? “Caring…our way of life.” 3. What is the Key Club Pledge? “I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International, to build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and God, and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.” 4. What are the colors of Key Club International, and what do they symbolize? Blue—unwavering character, Gold—service, and White—purity 5. When is Key Club Week? It is the first full week of November. 6. How does one start a new club? Obtain a charter kit from KCI, find a sponsoring Kiwanis club, gain approval of school administration, find a faculty advisor, solicit members, and send paperwork to KCI. 7. How many divisions are there in New Jersey? There are 22 divisions in New Jersey. 8. Who is the District Administrator? What is the highest position that he has held in Kiwanis? Ed Hutchinson, Kiwanis International Trustee. 9. What organizations make up the K-Family? Kiwanis, Circle-K, Key Club, Builder’s Club, K-Kids, and Aktion Club. 10. How is the Key Club leadership structured? International President, International Vice-President, 11 International Trustees, District Governors, District Secretaries, District Treasurers, District Editors, Lieutenant Governors, Club Presidents, Club Vice-Presidents, Club Secretaries, Club Treasurers, Club Editors, and General Members. 11. What is Fall Rally? It is a gathering at Great Adventure to motivate the District’s members. It is the highest percentage gathering in all of Key Club International. 12. Which individuals currently sit on the New Jersey District Executive Board and in what capacity? Nicole Darrah– Governor, Jiayun Fang– Secretary, Kimberly Lu– Treasurer, Andre Rosario– Editor 13. What is the official publication of the New Jersey District called? The Jersey Key 14. What is the 2011-2012 New Jersey District Project? The Eliminate Project for fundraising and Children’s Specialized Hospital for volunteering 15. Sing the New Jersey District Song

(To the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”) “New Jersey is the District where the Key Clubs are the best, New Jersey is the District we’re the best of all the rest, we’ll take ‘em to the caucuses and when the night is done, you’ll know who’s number one! Glory, glory to New Jersey, glory, glory to New Jersey, glory glory to New Jersey, you’ll know who’s number one!

16. Where is the 2012 International Convention? Orlando, Florida

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17. Why did Key Club International Change the Major Emphasis Program (MEP) to simply Major Emphasis (ME)? By taking out the service initiative, each club is given the freedom to select any project that sticks with the theme of “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” 18. What does KEY stand for? “It meant ‘those Key boys’ meaning the most prominent and integral boys in the school community. Kiwanis later used the word KEY and changed it to an acronym for ‘Kiwanis Educates Youth’. 19. What is advocacy? Speaking on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. 20. Where is the 2012 New Jersey District Convention going to be held? What is the convention theme? Ocean Place in Long Branch, NJ. The theme is “Walk the Boardwalk of Service” 21. What is the deadline for dues, and how many paid members must a club have? December 1; 15 members. 22. Who are the current District Governors of the New Jersey Districts of Kiwanis and Circle-K? Kiwanis– Mrs. Rosemarie Gibardi and Circle-K— Jennifer Hsieh. 23. What are the 4 core values of Key Club? Leadership, Inclusiveness, Caring, and Character Building. 24. Who is our International Trustee, and what district is he from? Nick Deporzio, the Southwest District. Thought-Based Questions: 1. Why is Key Club important to you? 2. Who is the most important member of Key Club and why? 3. Of what importance is Kiwanis to Key Club? 4. Why should anyone join Key Club? 5. What do you feel will be the most important aspect of your job if elected? 6. What sets you apart from the other candidates? 7. What benefits have you gained from Key Club and what do you expect to gain as Lieutenant Governor? 8. What is most important to you as a person? 9. Do you feel a leader should bow down to public opinion? 10. What is your vision for the future of your division? 11. What past experiences have prepared you to be a Lieutenant Governor? 12. What is one thing you want to change about yourself and why? 13. What do you feel at the most important qualities of a leaders and how will you utilize these qualities during your term? 14. Relate Key Club to a pair of bifocals. 15. If you could be one animal, what you it be? Relate the animal to Key Club. 16. Describe your favorite service project and how you contributed. 17. If you could add a Key Club color, what would it be, why did you choose this color, and what would it symbolize? 18. If you could add a core value, what would it be and why did you choose it?

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The New Jersey District of Key Club is currently looking for a new Webmaster! If you are a dedicated, computer-savvy, and friendly Key Clubber, you should apply for the position of District Webmaster. This position is appointed at District Convention 2012 and is not an elected position. This position entails designing the New Jersey District Key Club website, www.njkeyclub.org, for the 2012-2013 service year, holding, website-building workshops at the Regional Training Conferences and District Convention 2013, performing high-tech tasks like video editing, attending District Board Meetings, and more. You will work with the new 2012-2013 District Board and have an amazing experience. Along with this application, please submit a resume of your high school activities. After we receive your application, we will send you the hotel room number and time that District Governor Nicole Darrah will conduct a short interview with you at District Convention 2012. If you cannot attend District Convention, we will meet with you elsewhere or conduct a telephone interview. Not attending Convention will not have a negative impact on your application. Don’t delay! Applications are to be postmarked by February 15, 2012. Please mail it to Ashley Joseph, Elections Chairperson, 369 Van Nostrand Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

Name of Candidate _____________________________________________Division ________

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Will you be attending District Convention 2012? (Circle One) YES NO

Midwinter Training Conference is a weekend during which all Lieutenant Governors Elect and Executive Board candidates are trained for their positions. It is highly recommended that Webmaster candidates attend Midwinter on March 2-4, 2012. If you will be attending, please include a check for $50 made out to “NJ District Key Club” with your name in the subject line. This helps to offset the training costs.

Will you be attending Midwinter Training Conference (Circle One) YES NO

Please answer the following two questions in brief paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper and send it along with this application and your resume.

1. Why do you want to be the 2012-2013 New Jersey District Webmaster? What do you envision for the future of njkeyclub.org?

2. What is your most meaningful/significant high school activity and why?

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Day of interview _______________ (Fri, Sat, or Sun) Time of interview ___________ Resume ________