Key Club Election Day!

January 30th, 2024

Election Guidelines

• Only PAID members are permitted to vote.
• During questioning, only one candidate for each role may be in the room. (i.e. one president candidate cannot sit in the room while another president candidate is answering questions).

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*Please remember to be respectful towards the candidates running and remain silent during the speeches. We wish all the candidates the best of luck!

Welcome to the Keys Gate 2024-25 Officer Elections!

The positions that we are voting for today are:

➔ President

➔ Vice President

➔ Secretary

➔ Treasurer

➔ Editor

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*Please remember to be respectful towards the candidates running and remain silent during the speeches. We wish all the candidates the best of luck!

President Elections

Description: The club president serves as the club’s chief executive officer. They are responsible for setting and monitoring the goals of the club, running club meetings, appointing committee chairs and delegating tasks as necessary as well as recruiting, training and retaining members and maintaining regular communication with the lieutenant governor of his or her division. The president is also the face of the club, so it is encouraged that they attend divisional council meetings (DCMs), maintain enthusiasm, and plan service projects. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!

Candidate(s):

• Jenna Baez (11th grade)

President Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Vice President Elections

Description: The importance of the office of vice-president is developed in the function they have in their Key Club program. It can be summarized in one word: service. The vice president serves the president, other club officers, committees and the general membership. They are expected to learn the duties of the president in order to fill in or take over as necessary. They are also advised to attend divisional council meetings (DCMs) and advertise the club around their school and community.

Candidate(s):

• Christopher Aleman (11th)

Vice President Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Secretary Elections

Description: The office of secretary is one of the most demanding and rewarding positions in the organization. An excellent secretary is essential to the proper functioning of any Key Club. The secretary is responsible for taking minutes, keeping records and maintaining all important files for the club. Submitting pride reports and filling out the Officer Information Form (OIF) are other major responsibilities of the club secretary who is often referred to as the unsung hero on the club.

Candidate(s):

• Neven Barrios (11th)

Secretary Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Treasurer Elections

Description: The club treasurer controls the club’s money, both its collection and disbursement. They will also work hand-in-hand with the club secretary to keep track of which members paid dues. In addition, they will also prepare and monitor the budget and maintain accurate financial records.

Candidate(s):

• Jenifer Gonzalez (11th)

Treasurer Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Editor Elections

Description: The editor is the advertiser, and the communicator of the club. Their role is similar to that of a public relations officer. The club editor is responsible for keeping members informed about important activities, opportunities, and deadlines at the club both on district and international level. The may advertise either through printed flyers, emails, or social media. They are also encouraged to create newsletters for the club.

Candidate(s):

• Anali Ramon (9th)
• Ruben Rivera (11th)

Editor Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Anali Ramon

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Editor Elections

QUESTIONING PERIOD

Ruben Rivera

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Votes

Please cast your final votes on the ballot sheet provided to you.

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All votes will be counted now and the winners will be announced once completed.

Key Club Car Wash - Feb. 24th

• Approved!

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• 10 AM - 2 PM

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• All paid members will receive 10 physical tickets ($10 each) that they are REQUIRED to sell.
• Tickets may be sold to friends, family, staff, etc.

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• If you sell all 10 tickets and would like to sell more, reach out to Jenna or Mrs. Dixon for more.
• Whoever sells the most tickets will receive a reward.

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• All tickets must be sold and must be sold by our February 20th meeting, where you will also turn in your sales log.

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• At least 20 volunteers needed!
• You will earn 10 community service hours for volunteering in addition to the 10 hours you’re getting for selling your 10 tickets.

Kids’ Birthday Kit Drive

• Approved!

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• Collection: Feb 5th - 26th

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• All birthday kits will be donated to help needy children.

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• Donate items listed on the flyer to the front office (all three buildings) and earn 1 community service hour for every $10 spent
• Don’t forget to bring your receipt!

Club Photos

• Tomorrow: Wednesday, Jan. 31st.

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• MUST wear club shirt with uniform bottoms.

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• If you ordered your shirt and still have not received it, you can pick it up from Mrs. Dixon’s office (room 108) tomorrow morning.

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• If you did not purchase the shirt but have the sweatshirt, you may wear that (with uniform bottoms) but you will be seated in the back.

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Graduation Materials

• Medallion
• No cord or stole
• PAID and ACTIVE Senior Key Clubbers

Thank You!

If you were elected for an officer position for the 24-25 school year, please stay after the meeting for a quick discussion about DCON.