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aucusing onclave Speeches
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Workshop Hosted By

• Jonathan Cao-Nguyen, Division 30 South Lieutenant
  Governor
• Steven Kamen, Division 37 South Lieutenant
  Governor
• Alison Hightman, Division 41 South Lieutenant
  Governor

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What is a conclave speech?

• Conclave speeches is somewhat like a persuasive
  essay, it is to persuade the audience why they
  should vote you as the next Lieutenant Governor.
• Speech cannot exceed more than 3 minutes
• Memorization is also good as well, but dont
  remember your speech word by word.

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The layout

• Introduction
• introduce yourself, hook
• Thesis
• your main point
• why you are running!
• Support/Body 1
• past experience

• Support/Body 2
• goals and ideas for the future
• Conclusion
• give a lasting impression

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The introduction thesis

• Grab peoples attention! Use your personality!
• Introduce yourself to the audience like your
  name, what school you are from, etc.
• Tell the audience why you are running for LTG
• Why are you the best candidate?

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The support/body 1

• Past experiences
• Dont recite your resume!
• Choose a worthy experience and evaluate.

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The support/body 2

• Goals and Ideas
• Stick to realistic goals and ideas
• Say some areas of improvements for the next year
  if you are selected.

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The conclusion

• LAST IMPRESSIONS!
• Make sure the members remember who you are
• Reiterate why you are the best candidate for this
  job

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Tips for Conclave Speeches

• Dont repeat what is already said on your
  literature.
• Avoid gloating when talking about your speech.
• Unnecessary information
• Procrastination is BAD!
• When saying your speech, speak clearly and loudly
  so everyone can hear you. Take your time!
• Practice, Practice, Practice!

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What is Caucusing?

• Besides your speech, caucusing is a chance for
  the audience to know more about you (the
  candidate) by asking certain types of questions.
• This is provided for you to let the audience
  understand more about you and what you will offer
  as a candidate. Share your Key Club knowledge
  with the audience at the same time!
• Each candidate get approx 4 or 5 minutes for
  caucusing

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How to answer the questions

• Think before speaking
• Stay away from common answers. Be creative yet
  informative!
• Types of responses to questions
• Dont be discouraged if the audience reacts
  poorly, there will be a lot of chances for you to
  answer questions
• Moderation will occur during the caucus process
  so no inappropriate questions will be asked

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What type of questions will be asked?

• Key Club Knowledge Questions
• ex. What do the letters K-E-Y stand for?
• Fun Spirit Questions
• ex. How do you feel?!
• ex. Compare Key Club to (any random object)
• Possible Serious Questions
• ex. Why do you want to be Lieutenant Governor?
• ex. What are your plans for our division in the
  next year?
• and much more!

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Tips for Caucusing!

• Think on your feet!
• Before your conclave, identify tricky questions
  and find ways to answer them.
• Be enthusiastic and animated with your responses.
  Smiling goes a long way in appeal.
• Never put down the other candidates.
• Think positive and the future for the division.
• Stay relaxed and enjoy this experience!

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KEY CLUB
Thank You and Good Luck!
For more information or further help, dont
hesitate to email us
Jonathan Cao-Nguyen, div30skcltg_at_cnhkiwanis.org St
even Kamen, div37skcltg_at_cnhkiwanis.org Alison
Hightman, div41skcltg_at_cnhkiwanis.org
Candidate Training Conference South 2009
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