ELECTIONS
DCON 2024
Running for Office?
Start by downloading and reading the Candidate Forms & Election Information booklet by clicking HERE and then click below to submit your application! Applications are due by 2/26/24!
Candidate Timeline
February 26, 2024
COMPLETE THE DISTRICT BOARD APPLICATION FORM
March 3, 2024
ATTEND THE PRE-CONVENTION ORIENTATION MEETING
March 17, 2024
SUBMIT CANDIDATE PAPERWORK
April 5-7, 2024
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 Michaela at KeyClubGovernor@swdkiwanis.org
Paperwork
Click on the hyperlinked image below or click HERE to access the Candidate Paperwork folder. All documents in your package need to be (1) completed, (2) signed by all required parties (other than District Administrator), and (3) emailed to KChurch@SWDKiwanis.org as a single PDF file prior to 11:59pm on March 17th. See YouTube if you don't know how to use your phone to create PDF files.
Some documents require signatures of your Advisor and Principal, so plan ahead on obtaining signatures, so you don't run into problems with Spring Break!
PAPERWORK DUE
BY MARCH 17TH
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