OJCL Torch Winter 2018 | Page 37

Relevancy (Or, How I Learned to You will hear people talk about the greatness of being an officer in the OJCL, and they have a point. Being an officer grants many benefits, not the least of which are extensive involvement in both state and national conventions, the chance to plan events with local delegations, and political power over yo ur enemies. Today, however, I want to celebrate the “normal” delegates: the people who, although they may not hold such prestigious positions, give the JCL its character and make it truly a special place. 36