Together, we can shape the future of NJCL

Qualifications:

• Tech Coordinator and 1st Vice President of Wisconsin JCL

• CEO, Power of Pawns, a non-profit teaching chess to over 550 students

• Co-founder, ScholaLatinae, a non-profit making classics accessible to all

• Treasurer, Student Council

• Captain, Certamen Team

• Captain, Tennis Team

• Latin & Math Tutor

Platform:

What I plan to Continue:

1. Officer updates and takeovers: 

   • • Using the NJCL Instagram, I wish to continue updating everyone in the JCL on the national board's work and implementing more officer takeovers so that all JCLers can personally relate to the board members.

2. Classicalia: 

   • • I intend to keep the Classicalia event going during National Classics Week while also incorporating innovative methods to boost attendance and attract more speakers.

3. New to the Nationals Packet: 

   • • I aim to enhance the national convention experience for first-time attendees by consistently creating and enhancing this packet. My goal is to ensure that everyone has a fun and inclusive time.

New goals:

1. Convocatio: A day-long online workshop with goal of... 

   • publicizing opportunities at the national level, including highlighting the work of each officer

   • sharing ideas with fellow officers and delegates

   • continue JCL love created by Nationals during the summer

2. Cohorts:

• Your Voice Matters!!

  • Encourage open dialogue and healthy discussions about the issues that matter most to you 

• Groups of state representatives from small and large states that serve as...

  • Channel to the voice of the members

  • inspiration/help to others

  • a close resource for brainstorming

  • more JCL friends!  

Below is a tentative schedule of convocatio:

Goal/Purpose: This event serves as an opportunity to introduce new individuals to the convention, maintain existing friendships, and meet friends from past events, all while setting the foundation for a successful year.

• • *Sessions will be recorded and posted to YouTube for later reference*

  • *For the sake of time, some sessions will be run concurrently*

• 1. 1. Introduction and Overview 

        • All of the officers introduce themselves

        • Basic overview of the schedule

• 1. 2. Convention Overview

        • SCLer/senior with convention experience

        • High-level breakdown of activities at the convention

• 1. 3. President Session

        • Discuss creative ways of creating agendas and running meetings

• 1. 4. Parliamentarian Session

        • Highlight roles and ways to get more delegates to run

• 1. 5. Communications Coordinator Session

        • Discuss important skills needed and the role of CoCo

• 1. 6. Mixer Activity

        • Latin/NJCL-themed fun Kahoot with prizes

• 1. 7. Service Project

        • Online service project that all delegates will be able to participate in

• 1. 8. Lunch

• 1. 9. Certamen + Testing Overview

        • Former certamen player introduces certamen and testing process

• 1. 10. State/Chapter Spotlights

         • Highlight examples of successes on the state and local level

         • Open the floor for brainstorming and exchange of ideas

• 1. 11. 1st VP Session

         • Discuss role and ways to increase membership

• 1. 12. Editor Session

         • Discuss what makes a good Torch

• 1. 13. Ludi/Olympika and Arts Overview

         • Officer/SCLer/senior

         • Short overview of all the contests

         • Add in potential local/school club-level ideas

• 1. 14. Mixer activity

         • Movie/Ludi chess/

• 1. 15. 2nd VP Session 

         • Discuss the role and important tips regarding service and spirit

• 1. 16. Historian Session

         • Discuss the role and important skills needed to make a great scrapbook

• 1. 17. Ending ceremony

         • Split off into cohorts at the end

         • Discuss future plans before the convention

The election will be a pivotal moment in our journey, and I am excited to see the impact we can make when we stand united. Let us come together as one strong, passionate, and determined NJCL family.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I eagerly await the opportunity to represent each and every one of you as your NJCL President.