Slide 1 - Illinois-Eastern Iowa District Key Club

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Running for Office
By Governor Blaire Sambdman
and Division 22 Lt. Governor
Lindsay Brightwell
Why Run for a District Office Position?
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Do you want to take it a step further?
You will learn more about Key Club
Gain leadership experience
Make new friends! 
Become immersed in Key Club as you make
decisions about large events in our district
• Continue to improve clubs in our district
What Positions Are There?
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Lieutenant Governor
Treasurer
Statistical Secretary
Secretary
Governor
Iolian Editor
New Club Building & Reactivation Chair
Technology Chair
District Project Chair
How Do I Run for the Office I Want?
• Lieutenant Governor:
– Talk to your current Lieutenant Governor!
– Become a Candidate: Your Lt. Governor will hold a
Divisional Council Meeting at which you can run for this
position.
– You will present a short speech at the election.
– Two delegates from each club present will vote.
How Do I Run for the Office I Want?
• Executive Board Elected Positions:
– Talk to current Executive Board members.
– District Convention!
– Become a Candidate: Look in the District Convention
registration packet (distributed in February) and fill out all
appropriate forms.
– Be prepared to give several speeches!
– Two delegates from each club will vote for the next officers
at the House of Delegates.
How Do I Run for the Office I Want?
• Other Executive Board Positions
– Iolian Editor: Are you creative? Do you like editing, creating
templates, and writing articles?
• Become a Candidate: Look in the District Convention registration
packet (distributed in February) and fill out an application.
– Appointed Positions (The Chairs): Are you eager to improve
our Key Club district but are not fond of speeches?
• Not elected
• District Governor will send out an application in April
– You may hold an elected and an appointed position! 
What Can I Do to Prepare?
• Check out our Top 10 Tips!
• Ask questions!
• Talk to your District Board, and learn more about the position
you are running for.
• Don’t be a slacker! Be prepared when giving a speech, and
remember that all board positions involve work.
• Get educated! Check out our district website, the District
Guide, the District Mailings, and newsletters from your Lt.
Governor.
• Have FUN! 
Talk to Your Presenters!
• Governor Blaire Sambdman
– Cell: (815) 973-8770
– E-mail: blairesambdman@gmail.com
• Division 22 Lt. Governor/District Convention Chair Lindsay
Brightwell
– Cell: (309) 275-8846
– E-mail: l.brightwell.42@hotmail.com
Look up your current District Board members on our
Illinois-Eastern Iowa District website – www.iikeyclub.org.
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