BEEing Outstanding & Distinguished

1. BEEing Outstanding & Distinguished Victoria Lai, Governor Lisa Lotito-Byers, Administrator

2. Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lt. Governor • History • Robert F. Lucas was the third Key Club International Administrator.  He served from August 1965 through September 1974. • The Key Club International Board chose to honor him when he retired from Kiwanis International to take a position with the National School Boards Association.   • He has since retired and lives in Alexander, Virginia.

3. Outstanding Status • Are you someone who completed the service agreement tasks for the clubs you serve? • Have you met the minimum requirements? • The Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lt. Governor award should be EASY recognition to earn!

4. 13 Categories of Criterion • Communication • Officer & Leadership Training • Face-to-Face Contact • Required Attendance • Delegates • Dues Collection • Growth • Directory • Division-wide Event • Communication • Monthly Reporting • Service • Miscellaneous

5. Lucas Application • Application: Sign & Submit • Electronic Submission • Your Submissions • Division Report Form (All tabs completed & accurate) • Training Conference Reports • DCM Agendas • Committee work on the reflectors • Confirmed on your behalf • Division News Editor  Newsletters • District Secretary  District Records • District Treasurer  Dues Reports • Committee Chairs  Monthly Reports

6. Lucas Scoring • Your e-portfolio is… • Updated with EVERY submission • EVERYTHING you submit is READ • EVERYTHING submitted on your behalf is READ • Scoring process is… • Ongoing process updated EVERY month • Completed by the District Administrator

7. Now that the basics are met….. Is being outstanding enough?

8. Distinguished Lt. Governor • Do you have what it takes? • Are you someone who goes above and BEEyond? • Do you love to reflect? • Have you developed as a leader? • Do you love seeing all of your hard work paid off? • APPLY!

9. What am I looking for? • Reflections on everything! • Training the members • Completing all of your work with accuracy and on time • Skill development and growth throughout the year • Content covered at Division Council Meetings • Outreach to the Kiwanis Family • Serving our District • Going above and BEEyond • Seeing you develop as a leader throughout the year

10. The Application • BEE sure to read the guidelines in their entirety • Think… what are the highlights that I can include? • Put it all together • Include a table of contents, a title page, and sprinkle reflections everywhere! • Include a sampling of all of your work that will show growth • Make sure that it is organized • BEE proud of your year!

11. Fears? • “I’m not good enough to be Distinguished…” • “My IP was so good” • “Other Lt. Governors are so strong” • “I wasn’t able to achieve my goals” • Don’t have any fears: • Your binder is a reflection of YOU and YOUR WORK • You are not just a number! • Every single word will be read

12. Why should I apply? • You have earned the chance to BEE recognized • Your binder will show you all that you accomplished • Your binder will provide closure • It is expected that you will take the time to showcase your year • I am excited to read all about your year!

13. Alternative Closure Activity • Those who choose not to submit a Distinguished binder will have an alternative form to complete as the closure activity. • CLOSURE is important so that there is a smooth transition of leadership for the members and for a smooth transition for the leaders.

14. Questions? Ask away!