Advice from the
Main Duties
The President ' s duties are straightforward , yet essential . The President ' s principal role is to create the agendas for and preside over all meetings with the board and at the NJCL Convention .
The President also serves as a representative of the JCL , attending meetings and conventions of other societies . In addition , the President offers the other NJCL Officers assistance in seeing through their plans and communicating with the Executive Board throughout the year .
How to Prepare
To prepare for the office of President , candidates should have experience in leadership , as that is vital to a successful presidency . Whether that experience is through organizing a trash pickup at your school or serving as a JCL officer , candidates should be comfortable taking charge . As the President is also responsible for helping the other NJCL Officers throughout the year , candidates should familiarize themselves with the duties of all the offices .
Finally , since the President is in charge of ensuring a smoothly run , fun Convention , candidates should think about ways in which they could improve upon the JCLer experience . So , learn about all the events that are currently offered and think about what you want to add !