ELECTIONS
DCON 2023
Learn about our
2023-2024 service year candidates
The 2023-2024 Key Club Southwest District Board will be elected at District Convention in March. Check out the biographies and campaign flyers of our candidates by clicking on the picture of the DCON 2023 Candidates Booklet.
Delegates
Each Club attending District Convention is allowed two Delegates and two Alternates to serve if a Delegate is unable. An authorized Club representative should complete the Certification of Election Form prior to the March 17th deadline and turn in at DCON.
Caucusing
Division Lt. Governors are elected at divisional caucuses at District Convention on Friday, March 17th at 9pm. The room schedule for the caucuses are below:
House of Delegates
The 2023-2024 Southwest District Governor, Secretary-Treasurer, and Bulletin Editor will be elected by the House of Delegates at District Convention at 4pm on Saturday, March 18th. We will also be voting on the Southwest District's endorsement of candidates for International office.
Running for Office?
Candidate Timeline
February 16, 2023
COMPLETE THE DISTRICT BOARD APPLICATION FORM
February 18, 2023
ATTEND THE PRE-CONVENTION ORIENTATION MEETING
February 25, 2023
SUBMIT CANDIDATE PAPERWORK
March 17-19th, 2023
ATTEND THE CANDIDATES’ MEETING, CAUCUSES, AND HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Elected Offices
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
The lieutenant governor is the chief executive of a division and is responsible for supporting and connecting clubs. Lieutenant governors are tasked with hosting divisional functions (DCM, PCM, and DWF), training officers through training conferences, and distributing information through emails and newsletters.
DISTRICT BULLETIN EDITOR
The District Bulletin Editor is in charge of all the social media platforms, publishing The Key to the Southwest, and serves as a District Executive. This role primarily focuses on the publicity and informational aspect of the District’s function. As a District Bulletin Editor, having a good eye for graphics and design and being creativity are good traits to have to fulfill this role.
DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER
The District Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for all financial and reporting aspects of the District. It is their purpose to ensure that minutes are taken and compiled, draft and submit the budget, review transactions, and send out financial reports each month. Additionally, the Secretary-Treasurer serves as an executive with the Governor. This role requires strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
The District Governor is the chief executive of the District and responsible in ensuring that the District runs smoothly and properly. The role of Governor compasses supporting and training District board meetings, chairing board meetings, and representing the District at international and Kiwanis family functions. The governor can be viewed as the foundation, glue, and facilitator of the District.
INTERNATIONAL ENDORSEMENT
International endorsement is pursued by an individual that is interested in either running for the international president, vice-president, or trustee office. In order to be considered a candidate, they must receive support from their home District prior to running at the International Convention.
Interested in running? Contact your lieutenant governor or Governor Danny at KeyClubGovernor@swdkiwanis.org
Paperwork
LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR
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DISTRICT
BULLETIN EDITOR
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DISTRICT
SECRETARY-
TREASURER
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DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
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INTERNATIONAL
ENDORSEMENT
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PAPERWORK DUE
BY FEBRUARY 25TH
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