District Convention

1. District Convention Region Training Conference 2015 Name, Position

2. The Basics • When: April 8th-10th , 2016 • Where: Sacramento Convention Center • Who: All Guardians of Service

3. Take the Virtual Tour at XplorIT

4. So Why Attend? • It’s a weekend to celebrate all of your achievements • Meet thousands of Key Clubbers with tons of Key Club spirit • BEE inspired by the Keynote speaker • Elect the new District Executives • Over 40 educational seminars • Service EXPO • College EXPO • Dance the night away at Governor’s Ball • Recognize the amazing Guardians of Service • Leave with the experience of a lifetime

5. Keynote Speaker Heather Shultz Described as a “wild and wonderful roller coaster ride ofhumor, emotion, and inspiration,” Heather’s presentations are packed with content, personal stories, and interaction. She believes in the important role that youth play in the world.

6. Maximizing the Experience Plenty of ways to get the most out of DCON Use the scavenger hunt and bucket list when it is released Talking about DCON on social media? Use #CNHGuardians!

7. Mobile App Look out for the mobile app that will be released before DCON! It will feature: • DCON and individual seminar surveys • Map of convention center • Seminar schedule • Dress code • General session seating chart • FAQ and contact page • And more!

8. Donation Opportunity: Ribbons Thank you all for voting on the ribbon survey! • Attendees may donate $1 to receive a ribbon • Available at multiple times and locations • Final Ribbons: • Ohana Means Family • Ask Me How I Feel • I ♥ Service • I ♥ Key Club • Proud to Be a CNH BEE • Key Club Changed My Life • Guardians of Service • District Convention 2016 • Old Timer • First Timer • Special Secret Ribbon

9. Governor’s Ball Join District Governor Joshua and your Lt. Governor at the Governor’s Ball on Saturday night to celebrate your achievements!

10. Alternative Activities • Sing Karaoke • Play Ice Breakers • Play from a huge assortment of card, board and video games • Make new friends Not much of a dancer? That’s okay! There will be plenty of Alternative Activities for you!

11. Guardians of Service, please DRUMROLL for the DCON 2016 design

12. Thank you to Danika Manguiat! Secta Key Club, Division 28 South

13. Implement: Guardians of Service! • Decorate your meeting room, with permission from your faculty advisor! • Include links to the DCON webpage on the CyberKey into your club websites and newsletters throughout the year. • Include the DCON logo and theme throughout your meetings, agendas, newsletters, socials, etc. • Recognize Guardians of Service every month

14. So How Can You Attend? • Be an officially dues paid club (not delinquent) • Keep track of deadlines • School paperwork • Check with your school ASAP! Do this in the fall. • Some schools need 3+ months of notice • Examples: school district approval, teacher signatures, leadership forms, overnight forms, transportation forms • Some school districts require school background checks, in addition to Kiwanis background checks

15. Registration • Utilizing a new online registration site • Tips from past years are no longer applicable; such as the “30-minute timer” • Resources about the new registration site will be developed and released by the District Convention Committee • Remember to follow all directions carefully!

16. Financial Overview Registration Deadlines • Fees are for Key Club members AND Chaperones • Registration Opens:December 10th • On-Time Registration: $209 per person • February 10threceived by the District Office • Late Registration:$249 per person • March 1streceived by the District Office

17. Financial Overview • Note: • Registration fee is more than DCON 2015 • However; The hotel rates are less than DCON 2015. • In the most expensive hotel, sharing 4 persons in a room, Registration + 2 Nights Hotel for DCON 2016 is only $8.02 per person more than DCON 2015.

18. Financial Overview GUARDIAN ATTENDANCE GOAL: 2600

19. Financial Overview Set up a realistic budget with “revenue” and “expenses.” How much does each member need to contribute? How much is the Key Club and Kiwanis Club contributing?

20. Hotels • Fairfield Inn Cal Expo* • Best Western Sutter House • Residence Inn Cap Park • Hawthorn Suites* • Sheraton Grand • Hyatt Regency • Holiday Inn Express • Courtyard Cal-Expo* 3 Days, 2 Nights Transportation to Convention Center: Walking or Shuttle System* Must stay at approved hotels:

21. Chaperones • 10 Key Clubbers : 1 Chaperone • Gender matters! • If you have 1female and 1 male student you must have 1 female and 1 male advisor • This rule mustbe followed • Communicate, plan ahead, and share chaperones with other clubs and divisions. Remember: Students may NEVER make chaperone-sharing decisions on behalf of the adults. This is about liability and proper etiquette. No one should ever volunteer chaperoning services on behalf of someone else without their permission.

22. Chaperones • Look for chaperones EARLY • Pay for chaperones’ registration, hotel, and Friday night food • Thank you - in person and handwritten • 1 chaperone for every 10 members (gender specific) • Chaperones must be at least 21 years old and background checked • Only chaperones can drive cars or vans

23. More Resources • DCON 2016 Preparation Guide: • Guidelines and timeline for each necessary step to attend DCON – please share this information with your advisors. • Editable DCON calendar • Another resource to personally plan out what each club should do to prepare for DCON 2016.

24. ? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

25. Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Madison Draper, District Convention Chair 2013-14 RJ Immerman, District Convention Chair, 2014-15 Emily Nguyen, District Convention Chair, 2015-16