Torch: U.S. LXXII Spring 2023 | Page 5

Hena Allaqaband

NJCL Second Vice President 2022-2023

Favorite plant: venus flytrap

Salvete amici!

The past few months have been quite busy, and it is hard to believe our term as officers is over halfway done. Over the past few months, I have been judging the monthly Club of the Month contests (submit at bit.ly/cotmform) and announcing the winners via social media. I also spearheaded a new program for Classicalia and appointed two co-chairs to help plan the event. Mr. Wegenhart and I have begun a JCL Member Spotlight program this year as well (bit.ly/jclspot), and I hope to see you submit soon! In February, not only did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, but Rupert Chen and I also worked to create the 2023 National Classics Week Packet, which should be published soon. I look forward to seeing what all of you do for National Classics Week!

Shriya Mahakala

OFFICER VOICES · Spring 2023 · Torch: U.S.

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NJCL Communications Coordinator 2022-2023

Favorite plant: hydrangeas

Salvete amici!

I have been having such an amazing time judging the currency points on all your website contest submissions. I have continued to take minutes at all of the officers meetings and will continue to do so at the upcoming spring planning meeting (which I am super excited for!). I have been updating information on the website, especially all the state JCL constitutions with the help of the state parliamentarians. I have released a couple editions of the newsletter. Lastly, I am continuing to work on establishing communications with state webmasters and secretaries (if you are one, reach out to [email protected] so I can add you to the GroupMe). Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments or concerns!