New England & Bermuda District
66th Annual Educational
Conference
OPERATION:
SERVICE
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ME
MA
NH
Bermuda
RI
Springfield Marriott
Springfield Sheraton
at Monarch Place
Springfield, Massachusetts
April 10 - 12, 2015
a Kiwanis- family member
www.newenglandkeyclub.org
Developing competent, capable,
and caring leaders since 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 to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
New England & Bermuda 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 NED delegation at International Convention 2005)
Conference at a Glace
Friday, April 10
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
Marriott Registration
Sheraton Registration
Candidates’ Meeting
Governor’s Reception
General Session: Opening Session
State Caucuses
Dance & Game Room
New Advisors Workshop
Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting
Curfew (Please be quiet and respectful)
Saturday, April 11
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00-11:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:00-11:00 PM
9:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
New Lieutenant Governor Session
House of Delegates I
Advisors Lounge
Advisors Workshop
Talent Audition
Workshops
Group II Service Fair
Group I Lunch
Group I Service Fair
Group II Lunch
Oratory Contest
Workshops
Nominating Conference
State Caucuses
General Session: Talent Show & Awards
Advisor Lounge
Dance & Game Room
Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting
Curfew (Please be quiet and respectful)
Sunday, April 6
7:45 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
Interfaith Service
House of Delegates II
Hotel Checkout
General Session: Farewell Luncheon
Dual Board Meeting
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Important Information
• Please leave towels in guest rooms; towels are available at the
pool.
• The Conference Office is located on Floor 6 of the Marriott.
• All adults are encouraged to stop by the Conference Office on
Friday night and sign up to judge contests on Saturday.
• Smoking is prohibited at all conference events. This rule applies
to adults, guests, and Key Clubbers.
• The proper dress code will be enforced at all conference
functions. See Attire Definitions and Expectations on page 9
and dress code symbols by each event.
• To gain admittance to any conference activity (including the
dances or game rooms), each conference attendee must wear
his/her conference name badge. If a badge is lost, please report
to the Conference Office, Floor 6 of the Marriott.
• Please remember to move quietly through the halls of the hotels
and to respect other hotel guests.
• General Sessions, Workshops, Caucuses, and the Service Fair are
mandatory for all Key Clubbers.
• Contestants in the Oratory Contest and Service Fair presenters
can exchange their lunch tickets at the Conference Office
Change Wars Contest Procedure
All money will be deposited into containers located in designated
areas. Look for Change Wars containers at Marriott Registration and
at the Service Fair. All funds will benefit the District Projects.
Each coin counts as its actual face value in cents.
Ex. Penny = 1 pt., Nickel = 5 pts.,
Dime = 10 pts., Quarter = 25 pts.
Points from coins are added to the total.
Each paper bill counts as its actual face value in cents.
Ex. $1 bill = 100 pts., $5 bills = 500 points
Points from bills are subtracted from the total.
Strategy: Place coins into your state’s container 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 coins equal to that dollar amount - that’s cheating!
SUBMIT YOUR CLUB OFFICER DIRECTORY!
As soon as your club has done elections for the 2015 - 2016 school
year, please fill out the Club Officer Directory form online with
contact information for your club officers and advisors. Submitting
this form is necessary for the 2015-2016 District Board to send
important information to your club.
Learn more and find the Club Officer Directory form at:
www.newenglandkeyclub.org
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KCI President’s Message
Have you ever thought about what it means to be a Key Clubber?
You put others before yourself. You care about your world and the people
living in it. You are making a better life for others. You are changing your
community, and, together, we are changing the world.
Key Club gives us the opportunity to help others while developing
ourselves as young adults. I think that is why I love Key Club so much.
Obviously, Key Club means something to you, too, if you are here this
weekend. For that, I thank you. Key Club wouldn’t be what it is without
you and our 270,000 selfless and passionate members across the globe.
As International President, I am working tirelessly with the International
Board and 33 Districts to make sure that your Key Club is successful. The
club level is the most important level of Key Club International, and our
goal is always to better our clubs.
With that said, I am always available if you have questions. My job is to
serve you, and I will continue to do so until the end of my term. I hope
to see you at our International Convention this June in Indianapolis! We
have a goal of 2,000 attendees, and with stellar entertainment and the
endless experiences available for you and your club, it won’t disappoint!
On behalf of Key Club International, thank you
again for your commitment to changing the world.
I am so proud to be a Key Clubber by your side.
A friend in service,
Maria Palazzolo
Key Club International President
KCI Trustee’s Message
Hello Fabulous New England & Bermuda Key Clubbers!
Kudos to each and every one of you for making such a great impact on
your homes, schools, and communities this past year! I am honored to
have been invited to your conference here in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Governor’s Welcome
Hello dedicated servant leaders of the New England and Bermuda
District of Key Club International!
I have had the great honor of serving as your Governor over the past year,
and I have to say that it was one of the best years of my life. I am very
proud of everything that this District accomplished, and it has been a
pleasure to watch you all make a difference in your homes, schools, and
communities.
Together as a District, we are impacting countless lives around the world.
Through our District Projects, we have made a big difference for the
children of Vietnam, the families of Camp Sunshine, and the patients
of the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute. Along with the entire Kiwanis
International Family, we have made strides to eliminate maternal and
neonatal tetanus from the globe through the Eliminate Project. As the
Eliminate Project reaches its final stages, I want to thank you again for all
of your support, as the New England and Bermuda District has made a
huge impact on the success of this International Project.
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to attend the 2015
District Educational Conference (DECON) and for your service and
your contributions to this organization. One of the main purposes of
DECON is to recognize the clubs and members who have gone above
and beyond in their pursuit of excellent service, but the New England and
Bermuda District is grateful to every single one of its members because
even just one member can make a huge difference.
This weekend, you will have opportunities to connect and share with
other Key Clubbers that share the same passion for service. You’ll find
new service ideas at the exciting Service Fair, learn how to be a better club
officer at workshops, be recognized for your hard work at the Talent and
Recognition Session, hang out with friends new and old at the dances,
and more! There are going to be some exciting races for District Executive
Board positions, and I encourage all of you to vote based on the quality of
the candidates, not by how popular they are. Most of all, I hope you have
fun, and I can’t wait to meet all of you.
As your International Trustee, I have been working with your District
leaders to keep them updated on all things happening Internationally.
Everyone is lucky to have had such an outstanding group of individuals
leading you this past year! Your governor, Malcolm Badger, is extremely
dedicated, and he has worked diligently to make your Key Club experience
the best it could possibly be. Your District Board has worked relentlessly
to provide you with opportunities, especially to make this DECON the
best you’ve ever had.
I would like to give a special thanks to the District Board, who have put
so much work into planning this year’s District Educational Conference.
The District Board has done
an outstanding job, and I
couldn’t be happier with the
commitment that each Board
member has made this year.
Thank you for being a member of Key Club International! You
understand that we can make an impact, and we are. There is no such
thing as being too young to serve others. Together, through our service
and caring, and through our joint efforts, we are making a real difference
in the world every day to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus.
Thank you so much for
joining us this weekend and
for everything you and your
Key Club have accomplished
this year.
If you have any questions, I will be here all weekend!
I would love to meet all of you. On behalf of Key
Club International, I hope you have a wonderful
District Convention!
Yours in service,
Yours in service and friendship,
Malcolm Badger
District Governor
Liz Moore
Key Club International Trustee
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2014-2015 District Board
Executive Board
Malcolm Badger
Governor
2014-2015 District Board
Lieutenant Governors
Fern Morrison
Division 1-2
Kayla McLeish
Division 3
Nicholas Mahar
Division 4
Logan Hagerty
Division 5
Lexie Jamieson
Division 6
Kirsten Thomas
Division 7
Elias Rella
Division 8
Jarrod Broussard
Division 9-10
Lydia Gulick
Division 11
Peter Tournas
Secretary
Cole Jackson
Treasurer
Colin Patterson
Editor
Appointed Positions
Alexus Stiles
Division 12-13
Lexie Prendergast
Executive
Assistant
Visnavy Vickneswaran
Jillian Skulsky
Division 14-15
Division 16-17-21
Spencer Lee
District Educational
Conference Chair
Nicole Montana
Public Relations
Chair
Ava Asai-Sarris
District Projects
Chair
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Andreza Andrade
Division 20
Hannah Boyd
Division 22
Lily Rogers
Division 23
Devon Kurtz
Division 24
Dante Solano
Division 26-27A
Brandon Murray
Division 27B-28
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2014-2015 District Board, Cont.
Annie Khamhoung
Division 29B
Matthew Rabito
Division 30
Sheraton Floor Plan (Floors 2 and 3)
Code: M=Marriott, S=Sheraton
Amanda Perham
Division 31
Adult Committee
Mr. George R. Whitney
Administrator
Mr. Timothy F. Daly
Financial Counselor
Dress Code Definitions & Expecatations
L-R: Mr. Charlie Carter, Mr. Brian Cofrancesco, Mr. George Whitney,
Mr. Will Bradford, Mr. Tim Daly, Mrs. Chris Greene,
Mrs. Renee Marchesseault, Mr. Mike Kirchner
Not Pictured: Mrs. Lindy Falconer, Ms. Susan Muzzy, Mr. Ron Sanville
New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis
Mr. Glen Cefalo, Governor
Mr. Bart Stevens, Governor-Elect
Mr. George Delisle, Immediate Past Governor
New England & Bermuda District of CKI
Rachel Shanley, Immediate Past Governor
Conference Host Clubs
Key Club of Scarborough High School, Scarborough, ME
Key Club of Kennett High School, North Conway, NH
Key Club of Foxcroft Academy, Dover-Foxcroft, ME
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Casual: Friday arrival, Friday Dance, and Game Rooms
Includes khakis, jeans, shorts, capri pants, nice t-shirt,
nice sweatshirt, polo shirt, casual button-down shirt,
sundress, open-toe sandals, flip-flops, sneakers
Business Professional - Friday Night General Session
& Caucuses, Saturday, and 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, nice
open-toe sandals for females, dress shoes
Does not include jeans, shorts, capri pants, t-shirt, sweatshirt,
polo shirt, flip-flops, sneakers
Semi-Formal - Saturday Evening
Includes a dark suit with dark shoes and socks and formal
evening dress, cocktail dress, or dressy evening seperates.
Does not include jeans, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, polo shirt,
flip-flops, sneakers.
At no time will any clothing with inappropriate language
or graphics be allowed.
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Marriott Floor Plan (Floor 6)
Code: M=Marriott, S=Sheraton
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 9
1:00 PM
District Board Meeting
3:00 PM
District Board Work Session
Friday, April 10
Salon C & D, M
Berkshire, M
9:00 AM
District Board Work Session
9:00 AM
DECON Work Session
11:00 AM
District Board Duties Meeting Salon C & D, M
3:00 PM
Conference Registration & Welcome
Salon C & D, M
Berkshire, M
Host: Key Club of Scarborough High School
Marriott, Floor 6
Andreza Andrade
Hannah Boyd Jillian Skulsky Mr. Ron Sanville
Mr. George Whitney
3:00 PM
Conference Office
Sheraton, Floor 2
Jarrod Broussard
Brandon Murray
Visnavy Vickneswaran
Mrs. Renee Marchesseault
Mr. Tim Daly
Hampshire, M
Spencer Lee, Mr. Will Bradford, Mr. Charlie Carter
3:00 PM
Delegate RegistrationGrand Ballroom Area, M
Peter Tournas, Cole Jackson, Mr. George Whitney
4:30 PM
Candidates Meeting
Springfield East, M
Malcolm Badger, Mr. George Whitney
5:15 PM
NEDquarters
(Governor’s Reception)
For 2014-2015 Club Presidents & District Board
7th Floor Suite, M
6:30 PM Secret Agents of Service
(Opening Session) Grand Ballroom, M
Master of Ceremonies
Spencer Lee
Introduction of District Board
Parade of Flags and Salute of States/Territories
Bermuda
Amanda Perham
Connecticut
Annie Khamhoung
Maine
Lexie Jamieson
Massachusetts
Lily Rogers
New Hampshire
Logan Hagerty
Rhode Island
Alexus Stiles
Vermont
Elias Rella
USA
Devon Kurtz
Pledge of Allegiance & Key Club Pledge Spencer Lee
National Anthem
Alexandra Prendergast
Invocation
Alexandra Prendergast
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Kiwanis Family Remarks
Kiwanis District Governor
Mr. Glen Cefalo
CKI Immediate Past Governor
Rachel Shanley
Kiwanis Family Representatives
Eliminate Project Presentation
Keynote Address
Mrs. Chris Greene
District Secretary’s Awards
Peter Tournas
Early Bird Dues Awards
Cole Jackson
Nominations: District & Int’l Office Malcolm Badger
Announcements
Spencer Lee
Sergeant-at-Arms
Alexus Stiles & Andreza Andrade
Benediction
Alexandra Prendergast
Adjournment
Malcolm Badger
8:30 PM State Caucuses (Mandatory)
Connecticut
Highland, S
Annie Khamhoung, Brandon Murray, Amanda Perham
Mr. Brian Cofrancesco
Maine
Springfield East & West, M
Nick Mahar, Kayla McLeish, Fern Morrison
Mrs. Keyth Carter
Massachusetts
Ballroom North & Center, S
Andreza Andrade, Hannah Boyd, Jillian Skulsky
Mr. Will Bradford
The Quad: Bermuda, NH, RI, VT Mahogany, S
Ava Asai-Sarris, Jarrod Broussard, Lydia Gulick
Mrs. Renee Marchesseault
9:30-11:30 PM Spies of Service Dance
Grand Ballroom, M
Miracle Minute: Bring Change for District Projects!
Host: Key Club of Kennett High School
Admission: Canned Good or $1 Donation
(Benefiting District Projects)
Music: Seismic Sound
9:30-11:30 PM Game Room
Hampton E. & W., M
Colin Patterson & Visnavy Vickneswaran
10:00 PM
New Advisors WorkshopSpringfield E. & W., M
For advisors with 0-2 years of experience
Mrs. Chris Greene, Mr. Brian Cofrancesco
Mr. Mike Kirchner, Mr. Will Bradford
11:00 PM
Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting
For all incoming LTGs & divisional appointees
Alexus Stiles, Andreza Andrade, Mr. Brian Cofrancesco,
Mr. Mike Kirchner, Mr. Ron Sanville
12:00 Midnight Curfew for all
(Please be quiet and respectful)
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Highland, S
Saturday, April 11
7:00 AM
New Lt. Governor Session Hampton E. & W., M
For all incoming lieutenant governors, their club
advisors welcome
Kayla McLeish, Logan Hagerty
Mr. Will Bradford, Mrs. Chris Greene
8:00 AM House of Delegates I
Ballroom N., S
Presiding
Malcolm Badger
Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation
Alexandra Prendergast
Sgt.-at-Arms Report Alexus Stiles, Andreza Andrade
Credentials Report
Peter Tournas, Cole Jackson
Nominations
Malcolm Badger
Benediction
Alexandra Prendergast
Adjournment
Malcolm Badger
9:00 AM
Advisors Workshop
For all Key Club and Kiwanis advisors
Mrs. Chris Greene, Mr. Will Bradford,
Mrs. Renee Marchesseault
9:00 AM
Talent Eliminaton
Highland, S
Salon A, M
Spencer Lee with Kiwanis Family Leaders
9:30 AM Workshops
Top Spy Skills
Ballroom North, S
Recording the Mission
Opening the Vault
Broadcasting the Signal
Mission: Eliminate
10:00 AM
Kiwanis Foundation Meeting
For incoming club presidents, VPs, & directors
Malcolm Badger, Lexie Jamieson, Jillian Skulsky
Mr. Ron Sanville
Springfield West, M
For incoming club secretaries
Peter Tournas, Hannah Boyd, Kayla McLeish
Ms. Susan Muzzy
Springfield East, M
For incoming club treasurers
Cole Jackson, Annie Khamhoung, Lily Rogers
Mr. Tim Daly
Salon C&D, M
For incoming club editors and webmasters
Colin Patterson, Nicole Montana, Annie Khamhoung
Mr. Will Bradford
Ballroom South, S
For general members
Jarrod Broussard, Devon Kurtz, Visnavy Vickneswaran
Mr. Brian Cofrancesco
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Boardroom, M
10:45 AM
Group 1 Lunch Buffet
Ballroom Area, M
(Please bring your lunch tickets!)
Group 2 Service Fair
Ballroom N & Ctr, S
Ava Asai-Sarris, Fern Morrison
11:45 AM
Group 2 Lunch Buffet
Ballroom Area, M
(Please bring your lunch tickets!)
Group 1 Service Fair
Ballroom N & Ctr, S
Hannah Boyd, Alexus Stiles
11:45 AM
Oratory Contest (closed)
King Edward, S
Nicole Montana, Mrs. Chris Greene
Mrs. Renee Marchesseasult
1:00 PM
Nominating Conference
Ballroom N & Ctr, S
(For three voting representatives of each Division)
1:00 PM Workshops
Decoding District Projects Springfield West, M
Next Stage of the Mission: CKI
Calling All Agents to ICON! Hampden E & W, M
The Family Secret: Service Springfield East, M
Project COPI
(District Projects)
Ava Asai-Sarris, Brandon Murrary, Elias Rella
Mr. Will Bradford
Highland, S
(Circle K International/Going to College)
Rachel Shanley and CKI District Leaders
(International Convention - Indianapolis, IN)
Liz Moore, Hannah Boyd, Devon Kurtz, Mr. Tim Daly
(Kiwanis Family)
Amanda Perham, Lily Rogers
with Kiwanis Family Leaders and Mrs. Keyth Carter
Charles, S
(Children of Peace International)
Nick Mahar, Nicole Montana, Mr. Mike Kirchner
2:00 PM State Caucuses (Mandatory)
Connecticut
Ballroom South, S
Annie Khamhoung, Brandon Murray, Matt Rabito
Mr. Brian Cofrancesco
Maine
Springfield East & West, M
Nick Mahar, Kayla McLeish, Fern Morrison
Ms. Susan Muzzy
Massachusetts
Ballroom North & Center, S
Andreza Andrade, Ava Asai-Sarris, Alexus Stiles
Mr. Will Bradford
The Quad: Bermuda, NH, VT, RI Highland, S
Hannah Boyd, Logan Hagerty, Elias Rella
Mrs. Renee Marchesseault
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6:00 PM The Spy Showcase
(Talent and Recognition Session)
Grand Ballroom, M
—Talent Acts—
Major Emphasis Awards
Hannah Boyd, Lexie Prendergast
Outstanding Club President Awards
Jarrod Broussard, Devon Kurtz
Outstanding Advisor Awards
Malcolm Badger, Lily Rogers
Sandy Nininger Awards
Nicole Montana, Alexus Stiles
—Talent Acts—
Scrapbook Awards
Kayla McLeish, Elias Rella
Timothy F. Daly Scholarship
Cole Jackson, Mr. Tim Daly
Paul Tasho Scholarship
Malcolm Badger, Cole Jackson
Katie Vashon ICON Scholarship Malcolm Badger
—Talent Acts—
Club Poster & Club Video Awards
Colin Patterson, Visnavy Vicknewsawan
Single Service Award
Lexie Jamieson
Annual Achievement
Malcolm Badger
Distinguished Club Awards
Malcolm Badger
Key Clubby Bear Auction
Mr. Ron Sanville
Call to International Convention
Liz Moore
District Project Presentations
—Parade of Checks—
Donations benefiting District Projects
Malcolm Badger, Ava Asai-Sarris
with District Project Representatives
Master of Ceremonies
Spencer Lee
Invocation Alexandra Prendergast
District Officer Pins & Awards Malcolm Badger
Local Publications
Colin Patterson
Monthly Secretary Reports
Peter Tournas
Essay Contest & Oratory Contests
Nicole Montana, Visnavy Vickneswaran
Membership Development Awards
Cole Jackson, Andreza Andrade
Change Wars
Cole Jackson, Ava Asai-Sarris
Additional Recognition
Malcolm Badger
Talent Awards
Spencer Lee
Announcements
Spencer Lee
Benediction Alexandra Prendergast
Adjournment
Malcolm Badger
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9:00-11:00 PM Advisor Lounge
Berkshire, M
9:30-11:30 PM Cracking the MNT Code Dance Grand Ballroom, M
Miracle Minute: Bring Change for ELIMINATE!
Host: Key Club of Foxcroft Academy
Admission: Canned Good or $1 Donation
(Benefiting District Projects)
Music: Seismic Sound
9:30-11:30 PM Game Room
Hampton E. & W., M
Nick Mahar, Elias Rella
11:00 PM
Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting
For all incoming LTGs & divisional appointees
Alexus Stiles, Andreza Andrade, Mr. Brian Cofrancesco
Mr. Mike Kirchner, Mr. Ron Sanville
Highland, S
12:00 AM Midnight Curfew for all
(Please be quiet and respectful)
Graduating?
Keep Key Club with you
Make sure your lifelong journey of
service continues. Keep Key Club
with you--wherever you go.
Learn more at:
www.keyclub.org/seniors
Join
Starting college in the fall?
Look for a chapter of Circle K International
on your campus at www.circlek.org
Sunday, April 12
7:45 AM
The Secrets of Faith
(Interfaith Service)
Kayla McLeish
Alexandra Prendergast, Mr. Charlie Carter
9:00 AM
House of Delegates II
Salon A & B, M
Presiding
Malcolm Badger
Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation Lexie Prendergast
Credentials Report
Peter Tournas & Cole Jackson
Elections for International Endorsement
Elections for District Office
Official Ballot Counters: Mr. George Witney
with Kiwanis District Leaders
Resolutions
Colin Patterson
Benediction
Alexandra Prendergast
Adjournment
Malcolm Badger
10:30 AM
Check-out of Hotel
All conference attendees must be checked out of
their rooms by 10:30 AM. Please remember to leave
a gratuity of $2 per person in your room for the
housekeeping staff. For your convenience, storage
rooms will be open at 8:30 AM. Floor 6, M/Floor 3, S
11:30 AM Mission Completed. Over and Out.
(Govenor’s Farewell Luncheon)
Ballroom, S
Master of Ceremonies
Spencer Lee
Invocation
Alexandra Prendergast
District Project Awards Ava Asai-Sarris, Spencer Lee
Awards
Malcolm Badger, Mr. George Whitney
Remarks
Kiwanis Governor Elect Mr. Bart Stevens
Retirement of 2014-15 District Board
Mr. George Whitney
Introduction of Governor Lexie Jamieson, Liz Moore
Governor’s Farewell Address
Malcolm Badger
Installation of 2015-16 District Board
Liz Moore
Passing of Gavel and Banner
Benediction
Alexandra Prendergast
Adjournment
2015-2016 District Governor
2:00 PM
Dual Board Meeting
For outgoing and incoming District Boards
Stay Connected!
www.newenglandkeyclub.org
facebook.com/NEDKeyClub
@NEDKeyClub
@NEDKeyClub
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Salon A & B, M
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Salon A & B, M
Save the Dates
September 25-27, 2015
Camp Calumet, West Ossippee, NH
Register online at www.key-leader.org
DECON 2016
April 8-10, 2016
New England and Bermuda District of Key Clubs
District Educational Conference
Springfield, MA
June 23 – 28, 2015
Indianapolis, IN
Attend the Key Club International Convention this summer
and join Key Clubbers from all over the world to celebrate
a year of service, learn more about Key Club, make new
friends, and explore Indy. This year, our convention will be
held jointly with Kiwanis and Circle K International.
Travel with the New England & Bermuda District!
The District Tour Package includes:
- Convention registration
- Airfare from Boston Logan Airport
- Ground transportation in Indianapolis
- Lodging
- T-Shirt
- District Hospitality Room
- Two Convention meals
- Adult supervision
For more information and registration forms, go to:
www.newenglandkeyclub.org/icon
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Buzz Words and Acronyms
• CKI - Circle K International (college branch)
• COPI - Children of Peace International (District Project)
• DECON - District Educational Conference
• District Board - the District Governor, Secretary,
Treasurer, Editor, 26 Lieutenant Governors, and 4-5 Appointed Positions
• District Projects - Camp Sunshine, COPI, and KPTI
• Eliminate - Kiwanis Family worldwide service initiative:
campaign to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT)
worldwide by 2015
• Endorsement for International Office - the District votes
at House of Delegates to allow a Key Clubber to run for a
position on the International Board at ICON
• ICON - International Convention (Indianapolis in 2015)
• International Board - International President, Vice
President, and 11 Trustees
• KCI - Key Club International
• KCI Co-Sponsors - KCI’s corporate partners: Hershey
Company and Rustic Pathways
• 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 (college), Key Club
(high school), Builders Club (middle school), K-Kids
(elementary school), Aktion Club (adults w/ disabilities)
• KPTI - Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute
• Lobster - official mascot of the New England and
Bermuda District
• LTG - Lieutenant Governor
• ME - Major Emphasis Program (currently Eliminate)
• NED - New England and Bermuda District, one of 34
Districts in KCI (also the name of our lobster mascot)
• RTCs - Regional Training Conferences, held by the
District Board throughout New England each fall
• Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) - CKI, Key Club,
Builders Club, K-Kids, Aktion Club, Key Leader, Bring up
Grades (BUG), and Terrific Kids
• Preferred Charities - KCI’s service partners: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, March of Dimes, and UNICEF
• Serving the Children of the World - mission of Kiwanis
• Vision Partner - corporate partner of KCI: Nickelodeon
• Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) - an endowed fund for
KCI held within the Kiwanis International Foundation that
provides grants to Key Clubs for service projects
• www.newenglandkeyclub.org - the District Website
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New England Key Club District Governors
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—Kennetth 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
2012-13—Sara Sweeten, Pocasset, MA
2013-14—Miranda Roberts, Hermon, ME
2014-15—Malcolm Badger, Jackson, NH
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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.
No form of hazing is permitted.
* Deceased
Learn more about The Eliminate Project at the
General Member Workshop.
9:30 AM on Saturday
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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 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 Major Emphasis?
• What are the New England District Projects?
• What are the Key Club International Preferred Charities?
• 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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Conference Rules
The New England and Bermuda 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 conference 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.
1. No intoxicants or drugs of any nature (including beer) will
be permitted in the possession of anyone attending the
conference. This rule will be strictly enforced.
2. 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
will be strictly enforced.
3. A curfew 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.
4. Care shall be taken not to deface or destroy any property.
Things such 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.
5. Every Key Clubber is expected to attend all conference
sessions and activities.
6. Neat dress is expected at all times in accordance with the
stated attire definitions and expectations.
7. 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 conference 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 conference 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 conference.
Every Key Clubber shall respect the authority of the Sergeantat- Arms Committee; this committee under adult supervision is
authorized to confiscate any illegal material, and this material will
not be returned.
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See you next year!
DECON 2016
April 8-10, 2016
Springfield, MA
@NEDKeyClub
www.newenglandkeyclub.org