K-T Key Clubbers,

The K-T District needs strong leadership for our upcoming year, and we think YOU would be great! Serving on this board has been the best experience of my life, and I want others to experience this as well. At District Convention, you can run for Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer. Here are some important details about running.

-Candidates MUST BE REGISTERED FOR and PRESENT at the 2023 District Convention, March 31-April 2, in Gatlinburg, TN.

-Review and follow all the rules for District Campaigning
(These can be found in the convention packet which are posted online and linked at the bottom of this message)

-Attend the Candidates Meeting at DCON, Friday, March 31, at 5 PM.

-Give a speech and be caucused at three Caucus Sessions Friday night at DCON.
Prepare a 1-2 minute speech for the caucus.
Be prepared to answer questions about your candidacy & Key Club experience.
(Sample caucus questions can be found in the convention packet online)

-Give a speech and be caucused at three Caucus Sessions Saturday night at DCON.
Prepare a 1-2 minute speech for the caucus. Be prepared to answer questions about your candidacy & Key Club experience.

-Give a speech in the House of Delegates Sunday morning at DCON. Governor speeches can be up to 5 minutes. Secretary and Treasurer speeches can be up to 3 minutes.

Here are a few documents for your viewing:

Information on running for office and positions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KBwtrLXsIK99JgzK-CZyJaoyYfMVnqJ3/view

Rules for campaigning: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odmXzowjBw3bXxwmmCBGdsIkbSa1BcFm/view

Permission to run for office: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVb9hKSIPM7gLAAmTFwDqccprsuviCv7/view

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at dalton@ktkey.org.

Happy New Year, KT! I am so proud of all of your hard work last year! You all deserve all of the accolades. As proud of you as I am, there is more work to be done! This newsletter includes District Convention details, Spring Rally information, updates from leadership and more! I hope you enjoy your read!

You won’t want to miss the 2023 K-T District Convention!

District Conventions are always a lot of fun! For the 2023 DCON, we are hosting motivational speaker Scott Backovich at the K-T District Convention in Gatlinburg, TN. We think you’ll really enjoy being part of this year’s conference!

You have two ways to register: 1. Download, fill-out, and send your registration and check (like you’ve always done), and 2. Register and pay ONLINE! You will still need to download and fill out the rooming lists and send it to Steve Philips (either through email, fax, or the USPS).

Registration, as well as agenda, scholarship and contest information can be found at https://www.ktkey.org/dcon2023

Beat the rush! Start preparing for those contests NOW!

Happy Fall! I hope this newsletter finds you happy and healthy. I’m so excited to publish my first newsletter! I hope that after you read this, you feel informed and excited about what’s to come. This newsletter includes board introductions, an ICON recap, a greeting from our trustee, etc. Enjoy your read!

WHERE: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2022
TIME: Park Hours: 10 AM – 9 PM
Rally:  11 AM – 12 PM

Meal Voucher Included

Generate excitement to start your Key Club year

Bring prospective members

Expose new people to Key Club fun and enthusiasm

Make it a Kiwanis Family outing

Enjoy a day at a great theme park!

for only

$55

(Includes: Park Admission+Meal Voucher+T-Shirt)

This is a GREAT value as Regular Park Admission alone is $95.40!

The dress is CASUAL.

Registration: You can register and pay in two ways

1. For SECURE CREDIT CARD payment and registration, after August 12, 2022, go to https://www.ktkey.org/2022rally. The online registration form will be open until 11:45 P.M. on October 7, 2022.
2. For CHECK registration, download the registration form HERE and follow the instructions on the form.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER OCTOBER 7, 2022.

If you have questions, please contact Steve Phillips at 423-508-4885 or e-mail sphillips@ktkey.org