KEY CLUB New England District
63rd Annual Educational Conference
Service To Infinity and Beyond
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Springfield Marriott Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place Springfield, Massachusetts
April 13-15, 2012 a Kiw ani s-famil y member keycl ub.org Devel opi ng competent, capable, and cari ng leaders si nce 1925
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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 combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
New England Cheer Yeah, you want it, L-O-B-S-T-E-R! Yeah, NED’s got it, L-O-B-S-T-E-R! From Maine to Rhode Island, New Hampshire to Vermont, Mass. to Connecticut, N-E-D’s what’s hot! Like Bermuda! (Created by the NEDKCI delegation at International Convention 2005)
Convention at a Glance Friday, April 13 3:00 p.m. Marriott Registration 3:30 p.m. Sheraton Registration 4:30 p.m. Candidates’ Meeting 5:15 p.m. Governor’s Reception 6:30 p.m. General Session: Opening Session 8:30 p.m. State Caucuses 9:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 10:00 p.m. Dance / Game Room 10:00 p.m. New Advisor Workshop 11:00 p.m. Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting 12:00 a.m. Curfew (Please be quiet and respectful.) Saturday, April 14 7:00 a.m. New Lieutenant Governor Session 8:00 a.m. House of Delegates I 8:00-11:00 a.m. Advisor Lounge 9:00 a.m. Adult Workshop 9:00 a.m. Talent Auditions 9:30 a.m. Workshops 10:45 a.m. Group II Service Fair Group I Luncheon Buffet 11:45 a.m. Group I Service Fair Group II Luncheon Buffet 11:45 a.m. Oratory Contest 1:00 p.m. Workshops 1:00 p.m. Nominating Conference 2:00 p.m. State Caucuses 6:00 p.m. General Session: Talent Show & Awards 9:00-11:00 p.m. Advisor Lounge 9:00 p.m. Dance / Game Room 11:00 p.m. Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting 12:00 a.m. Curfew (Please be quiet and respectful.) Sunday, April 15 7:45 a.m. Interfaith Service 9:00 a.m. House of Delegates II 10:00 a.m . Kiwanis Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Check-out 11:30 a.m. General Session: Farewell Luncheon 2:00 p.m. Dual Board Meeting
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International Trustee’s Welcome Greetings all you New England Lobsters! Let me congratulate you on yet another fabulous year of service. It is an honor to be a part of the 63rd annual New England District Educational Conference. This year I have had the privilege of serving as trustee for my home district, New England, the Alabama District, and the Minnesota-Dakotas District. This weekend is full of great opportunities to meet new people who share the love of service, get new projects ideas, be recognized for all your hard work as a club, dance the night away, and most importantly, elect your New England District leaders for the 2012-2013 year. Try to attend as many workshops as you can. You can learn so much from the workshops. Make sure to attend the service fair as well. I know Zoie has put countless hours into making this year’s service fair the best one yet! Let us take this weekend to celebrate the New England District's successes this past year! As you remember everything you have accomplished, take the chance to think about your goals for the year ahead, and imagine the possibilities we have yet to achieve. I am honored to work with such a phenomenal district. I hope you enjoy this weekend celebrating all the wonderful things you have accomplished this past year. I look forward to seeing many of you in Orlando, Florida for International Convention July 4-8, 2012. In friendship, service and caring,
Lucy McDermott International Trustee
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Governor’s Welcome Greetings New England Key Clubbers! I would like to start by thanking everyone who has taken the time to be with us this weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts, during our 63rd Annual District Educational Conference. Welcome all to an out of this World celebration of you, the New England Key Clubbers! It has been an honor to serve as the New England District Governor over 2011-2012 Key Club Service year. I have had the great pleasure and privilege of meeting many of you while traveling all across New England, for Regional Trainers, attending service events, presiding at inductions, and spreading the word of Key Club and how great of an organization it is! The purpose of this Conference is to celebrate you, the Key Clubbers, and all that you have done on behalf of your homes, schools and communities. Make sure to attend the service fair where you and your club can meet many Key Clubbers from across the District and see some of the amazing projects that they have been doing, and maybe even take these projects back to your clubs! This year’s District Board has worked extremely hard to plan and run all of the workshops that can be seen within this booklet. I ask that you all attend the workshops this weekend. If you are an incoming officer, I ask that you attend your respective workshop. These workshops are designed to help you execute the duties of your position effectively as you work to take on the exciting role as a leader of your club over the next service year. Finally, I remind you that one of your responsibilities as a New England District Key Clubber is to elect a new 2012-13 District Board of Trustees. Please take the time to study all candidates running for the executive board this weekend and make wise decisions as you will be voting for the new Board of Trustees. Besides that, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend as we all have a great intergalactic service-filled weekend! Yours in caring and service,
Cody Hopkins, Governor New England District of Key Club International
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Conference Chair’s Message Welcome New England District! I’d like to take this moment to greet all fellow K-Family members to this year’s New England District of Key Clubs Educational Conference, DeCON. I can’t adequately express how excited I am to be your conference chairperson this year and to be celebrating my last year in Key Club with all of you. We encourage all students and adults to participate fully in this weekend's activities. This year's new Club Pride Award allows you to show off your club’s pride and be recognized for it. The Meet and Greet gives you the opportunity to talk to Key Clubbers and advisors from all over New England. At the Service Fair, learn more about service and take back new ideas for your school and community service projects. We need advisors to volunteer to help judge the contest entries please. Judging is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Key Club, and the experience can help you explain to Key Clubbers what it takes to win. A very wise lady once told me, “Learning is shown at its best when implemented in one’s work.” Take what you learn from this conference and use it to assist your club. We’d like to hear about your club and maybe feature it in the next issue of the YanKey, our district newsletter! We hope this DeCon experience will lead to more success for your clubs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, to get involved, and to have fun. Sincerely,
Karl Alexander Uzcategui Distinguished Lt. Governor, Division 30 DeCON Chair New England District of Key Club International Important Information Please leave towels in guest rooms; towels are available at the pool. The convention office is located on Floor 6 of the Marriott. All adults are encouraged to stop by the convention office on Friday night and sign up to judge contests on Saturday. Smoking is prohibited at all convention events. This rule applies to adults, guests, and Key Clubbers. The proper dress code will be enforced at all convention functions. See Attire Definitions and Expectations below and dress code symbols by each event. To gain admittance to any convention activity (including the dances or game rooms), each convention attendee must wear his/her convention name badge. If a badge is lost, please report to the Convention Office, Floor 6, at the Marriott. Please remember to move quietly through the halls of the hotels and to respect other hotel guests.
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2011-12 District Executive Board
Cody Hopkins Governor
Ngobitak Ndiwane Secretary
Steve Roberts Jr. Editor
Rebecca Marchesseault Treasurer
Appointed Positions
Katie Master Chaplain/Historian
Clorese Johns District Project Chair
Matt DiAngelo Public Relations Chair
Kayla Mei Webmaster
Karl Uzcategui Conference Chair
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2011-12 District Board Lieutenant Governors
Sara Leonard Division 1-2
Miranda Roberts Division 3
Emily Mathieu Division 5A
Nicole Keaney Division 5B
Emily Gibson Division 6
Nicole Nason Division 7
Cody Hastings Division 8
Jenny Wang
Phuong Pham Division 12-13
Emily Moran Division 14-15
Aaron Skulsky Division 16-17-21
Sara Sweeten Division 20
Danielle Spear Division 22
Daniel Dietz
Melanie Feen Division 24
Katie Collins
Division 26-27A
Samantha Porter Division 29A
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Cam Copeland Division 4
Division 9-10
Division 23
2011-2012 District Board Lieutenant Governors (continued)
Ratan Manohar Division 29B
Zoie Chen Division 31
Karl Uzcategui Division 30
Not Depicted: Division 4, Cam Copeland; Division 18, Corey Biggins; Division 27B-28, Thay-Linh Phan ; Division 19-25, Tatyana Leite;
Adult Committee
Mr. George R. Whitney Administrator
Mr. Timothy F. Daly Financial Counselor
L-R: Mr. Charlie Carter, Mrs. Renee Marchesseault, Mrs. Chris Greene, Mrs. Vesta Browne (Kiwanis Governor) & Ms. Nicole McDermott (Capital District Key Club Administrator) Not Pictured: Mrs. Lindy Falconer, Mr. Mike Kirchner
New England District of Kiwanis International Mrs. Vesta Browne, Governor Mr. William Jenkins, Secretary Mr. Motkue Bowles, Treasurer Mr. Ron Sanville, Past Governor New England District of CKI Tyler Foote, Governor Will Bradford, Immediate Past Governor
Convention Host Schools Key Club of Colebrook Academy (NH) Key Club of New Canaan Memorial (NH) Key Club of Danbury (CT) Key Club of Longmeadow (MA)
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The Highland Room and the Charles Room are on Floor 2 of the Sheraton.
Code M = Marriot S= Sheraton
Definitions and Expectations Casual: Friday Arrival, Friday Dance, and Game Rooms Includes khakis, jeans, shorts, capri pants, nice tee shirt, nice sweatshirt, polo shirt, casual button- down shirt, sundress, open-toes sandals, flip flops, sneakers, Crocs Business Professional—Friday Night General Session & Caucuses, Saturday & Sunday Includes dress shirt and tie, sport coat or blazer, suit, nice slacks, skirt and dress, dress capris with matching blazer that could be worn in professional atmosphere, open-toe sandals for females, dress shoes Does not include jeans, shorts, capri pants, tee shirt, sweatshirt, polo shirt, flip flops, sneakers, Crocs Semi-Formal — Saturday Evening Includes a dark suit with dark shoes and socks for males and formal evening dress, short cocktail dress, or dressy evening separates for females Does not include jeans, shorts, tee shirt, sweatshirt, polo shirt, flip flops, sneakers, Crocs At no time will any clothing with inappropriate language or graphics be allowed. 9
Marriott Floor Plan (Floor 6)
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Schedule of Events Thursday, April 12 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Salon C & D, M
3:00 p.m.
Board Work Session
Berkshire, M
Friday, April 13 9:00 a.m.
DeCON Work Session
Berkshire, M
9:00 a.m.
Board Work Session
Salon C & D
11:00 a.m.
DeCON Duties Meeting
Berkshire, M
3:00/3:30 p.m. Convention Registration / Welcome Hosts: Key Clubs of Colebrook Academy and Canaan Memorial High School
3:00 p.m. M, Floor 6 Daniel Dietz Cody Hastings Jenny Wang Phoung Pham Mr. Ron Sanville Mr. George Whitney
3:30 p.m. S, Floor 2 Nicole Kearney Sara Sweeten Meline Feen Matt DiAngelo
3:00 p.m. Convention Office
Mrs. R. Marchesseault
Mr. Tim Daly Hampshire, M
Karl Uzcategui , Mr. Charlie Carter
3:00 p.m. Delegate Registration Grand Ballroom Area, M Ngobitak Ndiwane & Rebecca Marchesseault, Mr. George Whitney
4:30 p.m.
Candidates’ Meeting Springfield East, M Lucy McDermott & Cody Hopkins Mr. George Whitney
5:15 p.m. Cast Party (Governor’s Reception) For 2011-12 club presidents and E–Board 7th Floor Suite, M
6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Roll Out (Opening Session) Grand Ballroom, M Master of Ceremonies: Karl Uzcategui Introduction of District Board Parade of Flags and Salute of States/Territories Bermuda: Zoie Chen Connecticut: Ratan Manohar Maine: Miranda Roberts Massachusetts: Emily Moran New Hampshire: Emily Mathieu Rhode Island: Sara Sweeten
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Vermont: Phuong Pham USA: Aaron Skulsky Pledge of Allegiance: Karl Uzcategui National Anthem Key Club Pledge & Invocation: Katie Masters Remarks Kiwanis District Governor Mrs. Vesta Browne CKI I PastGovernor William Bradford Kiwanis Service Leadership Program Reps Eliminate Project Presentation Keynote Address : Binh Rybacki Awards: Secretary & Early Bird Dues Nominations for District & International Office:
Cody Hopkins Announcements: Karl Uzcategui Sgt.-at-Arms Announcements: Sara Leonard and Cody Hastin Benediction: Katie Masters Adjournment: Cody Hopkins
8:30 p.m.
State Caucuses Connecticut Highland, S Samantha Porter, Zoie Chen, Samantha Porter, and Mrs. Lindy Falconer Maine
Springfield East & West, M Steve Roberts, Sara Leonard, Nicole Nason, and Mrs. Keyth Carter
Massachusetts Ballroom North & Center, S Nogbitak Ndiwane, Aaron Skulsky & Phuong Pham, and Mr. Alex Dan Bermuda/New Hampshire/Rhode Island/ Vermont (“The Quad�) Mahogany, S Clorese Johns, Katie Masters & Rebecca Marchesseault, and Mrs. Renee Marchesseault
9:30-10:00pm MEET AND GREET: Grand Ballroom, M (Mandatory)
10:00-11:30 p.m. Dancing in the Stars of Service (Glow Dance)
Grand Ballroom, M
Host: Key Club of Danbury High School (CT)
Admission: $1 Donation (Benefitting District Projects) or Canned Good Music: Seismic Sound
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10:00-11:30pm Game Room
Hampton East & West, M Jenny Wang & Katie Collins
10:00 p.m. Advisor Workshop Springfield East & West, M For advisors with 1-3 years’ experience Mrs. Vesta Browne, Mrs. Chris Greene, Mr. Mike Kirchner & Ms. Nicole McDermott
11:00 p.m. Sgt.-at-Arms Meeting
Highland, S For all incoming lt. governors and appointees Cody Hastings & Sara Leonard Mr. Mike Kirchner & Mr. Ron Sanville
12:00 Midnight: Curfew for all (Please be quiet and respectful.)
Saturday, April 14 7:00 a.m. New Lt. Governor Session
Hampton E &W, M For all incoming lieutenant governors; their club advisors welcome Ratan Manohar, Sara Sweeten,
Karl Uzcategui, and Mrs. Greene
8:00-11:00 a.m. Advisor Lounge
Berkshire, M
8:00 a.m. House of Delegates I
Ballroom North, S Presiding: Cody Hopkins Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: Katie Masters Sgt.-at-Arms Report: Cody Hastings and Sara Leonard Credentials Committee Report: Ngobitak Ndiwane & Rebecca Marchesseault. Benediction: Katie Masters Adjournment: Cody Hopkins
9:00 a.m.
Advisors Workshop Ballroom South, S For all adult advisors Past Kiwanis Governor, Mr. Ron Sanville Kiwanis Governor, Mrs. Vesta Browne Area Advisor, Mrs. Chris Greene
9:00 a.m.
Talent Elimination Salon A, M Karl Uzcategui & Kiwanis Family District Leaders
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9:30 a.m.
Workshops
The Pilots of Service Ballroom North, S For incoming club Presidents, VPs & Directors Sara Leonard, Sara Sweeten, Cody Hopkins Lucy McDermott, and Mr. Ron Sanville Secretaries: Shoot to the Stars Springfield West, M For incoming club secretaries Emily Gibson, Ngobitak Ndiwane & Clorese Johns, and Mrs. Lindy Falconer Launch into Cyberspace Salon C & D, M For incoming club editors and webmaster Steve Roberts Jr., Zoie Chen, Kayla Mei, and Mrs. Chris Greene Counting the Stars Springfield East, M For incoming club treasurers Rebecca Marchesseault, Katie Masters, Nicole Mason, Daniel Dietz & Aaron Skulsky, and Mr. Tim Daly Rising Stars Highland, S For general members Matt DiAngelo, Nicole Keaney, Jenny Wang, Melanie Fenn & Samantha Porter, and Mr. Mike Kirchner Lead the Expedition Charles, S (Key Leader) Miranda Roberts, Emily Mathieu, Ratan Manohar, Emily Moran & Phuong Pham, and Mrs. Vesta Browne
10:00 a.m. Kiwanis Board
Floor 2 Worthy, S
10:45 a.m. Group I Lunch Buffet Grand Ballroom Area, M (Please bring your lunch tickets!) Group II Service Fair (mandatory)
Ballroom North & Ctr, S
11:45 a.m. Group II
Lunch Buffet Grand Ballroom Area, M (Please bring your lunch tickets!)
Group I Service Fair (mandatory)
Ballroom North & Ctr, S
11:45 a.m. Oratory Contest (closed) King Edward, S Rebecca Marchesseault, and Mrs. Chris Greene
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1:00 p.m. Nominating Conference, Ballroom N & Ctr, S (For three voting representatives of each division) Cody Hopkins Mr. George Whitney
1:00 p.m.
Workshops
Rafiki’s Lessons of the World Springfield West, M (District Projects) Clorese Johns, Zoie Chen & Sara Leonard Ms. Nicole McDermott Seniors in Service Highland, S (Circle K, CKI) Will Bradford, Cody Hastings & CKI District Leaders Land into Orlando Hampden E & W, M (International Convention) Lucy McDermott and Mr. George Whitney Inter-Galactic Connections Springfield East, M (Kiwanis Family) Aaron Skulsky & Nicole Keaney with Kiwanis Family District Leaders and Mrs. Keyth Carter Join COPI in the Jungle Charles, S (Children of Peace International — COPI) COPI Representative & Lt. Governor Phuong Pham
2:00 p.m.
State Caucuses
Connecticut
Maine
Ballroom South, S Samantha Porter, Zoie Chen & Katie Collins Miss Loren Moyer
Springfield East & West, M Nicole Kearney, Sara Leonard & Emily Gibson Mrs. Chris Greene
Massachusetts Ballroom North & Center, S Ngobitak Ndiwane, Daniel Dietz & Danielle Spear Mrs. Vesta Browne Bermuda/New Hampshire/Rhode Island/Vermont , (“The Quad”) Highland, S Cody Hastings, Rebecca Marchesseault, & Jenny Wang Mrs. Lindy Falconer
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6:00 p.m. Stars of Service Grand Ballroom, M (Talent & Awards Session) Master of Ceremonies: Karl Uzcategui Invocation: Katie Masters Presentation of District Officer Pins and Board Awards: Cody Hopkins Awards: Club Pride Award: DeCON Committee Local Publications: Steve Roberts Jr. Monthly Secretary Reports: Ngobitak Ndiwane Oratory Contest: Rebecca Marchesseault Membership Development: Phuong Pham & Sara Sweeten
Talent Acts
Awards: Major Emphasis (ME): Daniel Dietz & Jenny Wang Outstanding Club President: Cody Hopkins & Karl Uzcategui Advisors: Katie Collins & Samantha Porter Sandy Nininger: Emily Mathieu & Ratan Manohar
Talent Acts
Awards: Kiwanis Family: Emily Moran & Melanie Feen Scrapbook Award: Karl Uzcategui & Katie Masters Timothy F. Daly Scholarship: Cody Hopkins Paul Tasho, and Katie Vashon Scholarship: Cody Hopkins and Steve Roberts
Talent Acts
Awards: Club Poster & Club Video: Miranda Roberts & Steve Roberts Single Service: Karl Uzcategui & Steve Roberts Annual Achievement: Cody Hopkins Board Auction: Auctioneer Mr. Ron Sanville Call to International Convention: OrlandoLucy McDermott Camp Sunshine Representative District Project Presentations Parade of Checks: Clorese Johns, Cody Hopkins, & Karl Uzcategui with Kiwanis District leaders & representa-tives from other District Projects
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Change Wars: Zoie Chen Additional Recognition: Cody Hopkins Talent Awards and Closing Announcements: Karl Uzcategui Benediction: Katie Masters Adjournment: Cody Hopkins
9:00-11:00 p.m. Advisor Lounge
Berkshire, M
9:00-11:30 p.m. The After Party Dance Grand Ballroom, M Host: Key Club of Longmeadow High School (MA) Admission: $1 Donation (Benefitting District Projects) or Canned Good Music: Seismic Sound
9:00-11:30 p.m. Game Room
Hampton East & West, M
Cam Copeland and Corey Biggins
11:00 p.m. Sgt.-at-Arms Meeting
Highland, S For all incoming lt. governors and appointees Sara Leonard & Cody Hastings Mr. Mike Kirchner & Mr. Ron Sanville
12:00 Midnight Curfew for all (Please be quiet and respectful.) Sunday, April 15 7:45 a.m. Interfaith Service
Salon A & B, M
Katie Masters Mr. Charlie Carter
9:00 a.m. House of Delegates II
Salon A & B, M Presiding: Cody Hopkins Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: Katie Masters Credentials Committee Report: Ngobitak Ndiwane Speeches International Endorsement District Officer Elections Official Ballot Counters: Mr. George Whitney with Kiwanis District Leaders Resolutions: Karl Uzcategui Benediction: Katie Masters Adjournment: Cody Hopkins
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10:30 a.m. Please note that all convention attendees must be checked out of their rooms by 10:30 a.m. Please remember to leave a gratuity of $1 per person in your hotel room for the housekeeping staff. For your convenience, storage rooms have been provided and will open at 8:30 a.m. Floor 6, M / Floor 3, S
11:30 a.m.
Outer Space!!! Ballroom, S (Governor’s Farewell Luncheon) Master of Ceremony: Karl Uzcategui Invocation: Katie Masters Presentation of Awards: Cody Hopkins & Mr. George Whitney Remarks: Kiwanis District Governor Mrs. Vesta Browne Retirement of 2011-12 District Board Introduction of Governor: Mr. George Whitney Governor’s Farewell Address: Lucy McDermott & Sara Leonard Installation of 2012-13 District Board: Mr. George Whitney Passing of the Gavel and Banner Benediction: Katie Masters Adjournment: 2012-13 District Governor
2:00 p.m.
Dual Board Meeting Salon A & B, M For outgoing and incoming District Boards and Adult Committee
SAVE THE DATES KEY LEADER Register for Key Leader online at key-leader.org! For more details, please contact Mrs. Vesta Browne at vbkiwanis@comcast.net or Ms. Nicole McDermott at nicmcd@gmail.com
Calumet Camp, West Ossipee, New Hampshire September 28 - 30, 2012 Lakeside Camp, Pittsfield, Massachusetts October 19 - 21, 2012
DeCON New England District Educational Conference Springfield, Massachusetts April 5-7, 2013
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Buzz Words and Acronyms
Children: Their Future, Our Focus – KCI’s MEP CKI – Circle K International (college branch) COPI – Children of Peace International DCON or DECON – District Educational Conference District Board – the District Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, 26 Lt. Governors and 4-5 Appointed Positions District Projects – Camp Sunshine, COPI and KPTI Eliminate –Kiwanis Family worldwide service project beginning 6/2011; campaign to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT) “Endorsement” means you are saying you would support his/her run for an office at ICON – not that the person is being elected to that office at this time ICON – International Convention (in Phoenix in 2011) International Board – the International President, Vice President and 11 Trustees KCI – Key Club International Key Leader – Kiwanis-sponsored leadership development weekend program for high school students focusing on community, excellence, growth, integrity and respect Key Club Magazine – official magazine of KCI Kiwanis Family – Kiwanis (adults), CKI or Circle K (college), Key Club, Builders Club (middle school), K-Kids (elementary school), Aktion (adults living with a disability) KPTI – Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute Lobster – official mascot of the New England District LTG – Lieutenant Governor or Lt. Governor MEP – Major Emphasis Program NED – New England District (all of the New England states and Bermuda), one of 33 Districts in KCI; also the name of our lobster mascot Service Initiative – Live2Learn Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) – CKI or Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, Aktion, and Key Leader Seasons Partners – Children’s Miracle Network, March of Dimes, and UNICEF Serving the Children of the World – mission of Kiwanis Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) – an endowed fund for KCI held within the Kiwanis International Foundation that provides grants to Key Clubs for service opportunities
Stay Connected newenglandkeyclub.org keyclub.org
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New England Key Club District Governors 1949-50 – Francis Sweeney, Roslindale, MA 1950-51 – Paul DuBruie, Laconia, NH 1951-52 – Francis Powers, Jamaica Plain, MA 1952-53 – Ronald Snow, Laconia, NH 1953-54 – Philip Ritterbush, Laconia, NH 1954-55 – Metrofanis Kalafatas, South Boston, MA * 1955-56 – Chester Hathaway, Fairhaven, MA 1956-57 – Allan Hartshorn, Hopkinton, MA 1957-58 – Philip Aszling, Greenwich, CT 1958-59 – Robert Hood, Milford, CT 1959-60 – Paul Demavich, Barre, VT 1960-61 – John Paul Russo, Boston, MA 1961-62 – Richard Snierson, Laconia, NH 1962-63 – Edward W. Jay, Jr., Boston, MA 1963-64 – John Danahy, Hopkinton, MA 1964-65 – Robert Feingold, New Bedford, MA 1965-66 – Gerald Showstack, Boston, MA 1966-67 – John “Skip” Collins, Wallingford, CT 1967-68 – Thomas Lavasseur, Sanford, ME 1968-69 – Wayne Davis, Sanford, ME 1969-70 – Gerald Field, South Boston, MA 1970-71 – Armand A. Vachon, Old Orchard Beach, ME 1971-72 – Kenneth Monteiro, Onset, MA 1972-73 – Gerald Favorito, East Boston, MA * 1973-74 – Paul Davis, Sanford, ME 1974-75 – Dean Kiklis, Woburn, MA 1975-76 – Paul Tasho, Brockton, MA (July-November) * 1975-76 – Michael McLachlan, Danbury, CT 1976-77 – Richard Kehl, Laconia, NH 1977-78 – Neil Jamieson, Greenville, ME 1978-79 – John Chapin, Natick, MA 1979-80 – Kendall Walden, Greenville, ME 1980-81 – Brian Cummings, Ware, MA 1981-82 – Scott Baxter, South Portland, ME 1982-83 – Douglas Spink III, Longmeadow, MA 1983-84 – Eric Thompson, Pittsfield, MA 1984-85 – Michael R. Berube, Lewiston, ME 1985-86 – John F. Farraher, Marshfield, MA 1986-87 – Erik Smith, Hatfield, MA 1987-88 – Michael Mercurio, Milford, CT 1988-89 – Amy Burr, Waterford, CT 1989-90 – Alexis Smith, Hatfield, MA 1990-91 – Michael Hall, South Windham, ME 1991-92 – Jamie Bruno, Weymouth, MA 1992-93 – Nicole LaPierre, Wilbraham, MA 1993-94 – Christine Armitage, Ridgefield, CT 1994-95 – Heidi Zommer, Taunton, MA 1995-96 and 1996-97 – John Bartkow, Braintree, MA 1997-98 – Drew Starr, Longmeadow, MA 1998-99 – Joshua I. Hiscock, Orange, MA 1999-2000 – Kristin Dolan, Center Conway, NH 2000-01 – Jordan T. Landry, Sanford, ME 2001-02 – Katherine A. “Katie” Vashon, Hermon, ME * 2002-03 – Rachel Paleafei, Presque Isle, ME 2003-04 – Andrew Georgevits, Concord, NH 2004-05 – Joseph T. “Joe” Lepper, Longmeadow, MA 2005-06 – Alexa Combelic, Meriden, CT 2006-07 – Hope Nardini, Southington, CT 2007-08 – Jeff Poulin, Scarborough, ME 2008-09 – Chris Weathers, Brockton, MA 2009-10 – Emily George, North Conway, NH 2010-11— Paolo Mauricio, Manchester, NH 2011-12—-- Cody Hopkins, Plymouth, ME
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*Deceased
Change Wars Contest Procedures All money will be deposited into containers located in designated areas. All funds raised will benefit the District Projects. Each coin counts as its actual face value in points. EX: A penny equals 1 point. A nickel equals 5 points. A dime equals 10 points. A quarter equals 25 points. Points from coins are added to the total. Each paper bill counts as its actual face value. EX: $1 bill equals 100 points. $5 bill equals 500 points. Points from bills are subtracted from the total. Strategy: Place coins into your group’s containers to add points to your total. Place bills into your opponents’ containers to subtract points from their totals. Do not make change! Never put in paper money and take out the coins to equal that dollar amount – that’s cheating!
Caucus Information
Lieutenant Governors and District Board Members will conduct the caucus meetings and have the responsibility to see that the caucus rules and procedures are conducted in accordance with the guidelines below. The intent of Key Club International policy concerning the conduct of caucus meetings is to ensure that caucus sessions are professional and to provide candidates with an opportunity to explain their views about the offices they are seeking and the relationship of the office to the District’s concerns and needs. The caucus session format provides that each candidate for Governor will be given the opportunity to address the caucus for a period of 3 minutes followed by 2 minutes of questions from the membership. Candidates for all other offices will be given the opportunity to address the caucus for a period of 2 minutes followed by 3 minutes of questions from the membership. There are to be no questions that are not related directly to Key Club or a particular office.
Caucus Guidelines
Adults may not participate in the caucus other than to observe and supervise the proceedings. There is at least one adult in charge of supervision in each caucus room. Candidates should be given full attention and respect and be provided sufficient time to answer a question. Questions of a political or personal nature are not allowed, nor are questions of race, color, creed, or ethnic origin. Humor type or trick type questions are not permitted.
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Sample Caucus Questions
Why did you join Key Club? What does Key Club mean to you? How has Key Club benefited from your involvement? What does commitment mean to you? What is your greatest strength? Weakness? How do you think you can contribute to our organization? Give three adjectives to describe yourself. What has been your favorite experience in Key Club? What is your favorite service project? Why are you seeking this office? Describe your personal time management techniques. How successful are they? What have you done to improve your club this year? In what other activities are you involved? What is the Key Club International motto? What are the Key Club International colors and what do they represent? What qualities should a successful officer possess? What are some of your long and short range goals and objectives? How do you plan to achieve your goals? What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? How well do you work under pressure? How will you be able to manage both school and Key Club activities? What are the core values of Key Club International and why are they important? What is your past leadership experience? How can this help you? Describe the role of the officer position you are seeking. Why is this position important to the general member? How would a friend describe you? Who makes up the Kiwanis Family? Why is it important for the branches to work together? What is the Key Club International mission statement? Where and when did Key Club originate? What is the Key Club International Service Initiative? Key Club International and UNICEF are partners in what service effort? Where is this year’s International Convention? Who is the Key Club International President?
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Convention Rules The New England District of Key Club International Board of Trustees, the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the adult advisors urge every Key Clubber and visitor to enjoy the convention fully. Every Key Clubber will be expected to conduct him/herself in a manner which will be a credit to the Key Club organization. The following regulations have been adopted to ensure the comfort and pleasure of everyone in the hotel.
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No intoxicants or drugs of any nature (including beer) will be permitted in the possession of anyone attending the convention. This rule will be strictly enforced.
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Under no circumstances and at no time will male Key Clubbers be permitted in female rooms or female Key Clubbers in male rooms (Key Clubber or otherwise). This likewise will be strictly enforced.
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A retiring hour of 12:00 midnight will be observed and enforced. Key Clubbers are expected to be in their own rooms at this retiring hour, and they are expected to remain there. Unnecessary noises at any hour are prohibited.
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Care shall be taken not to deface or destroy any property. Such things as pillow fights, water fights, throwing any objects from windows or balconies, the use of profanity and strong language, and similar such activities will be dealt with promptly and effectively.
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Every Key Clubber is expected to attend all convention sessions and activities.
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Neat dress is expected at all times in accordance with the stated attire definitions and expectations.
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Campaign material (posters, flyer, et cetera) are to be confined to designated areas only. Under no circumstances shall any of these materials or campaign activities take place in the living areas of the hotel. Infractions of the convention rules will be reported by the Sergeant-at-Arms Committee to the District Board, Adult Committee and adult advisors. Appropriate action will be taken by them, including, if necessary, the dismissal of any Key Clubber from the convention with notification to his/her parents, school authorities, and the president of his/her sponsoring Kiwanis Club. Any Key Clubber caught violating any of the above rules will likewise cause his/her Key Club to forfeit any awards the club may have won; no member of this club will be eligible for District or International office, and if a Lt. Governor has been elected from this club to represent the Division, s/he shall be automatically removed and a new Lt. Governor shall be elected from the clubs of that Division assembled at the convention. Every Key Clubber shall respect the authority of the Sergeant-atArms Committee; this committee under adult supervision is authorized to confiscate any material, and this material will not be returned.
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