STATE UPDATES · Torch: U.S. · Spring 2024
Torch: Journal
The Torch: Journal, a hub for academic essays related to the Classics from JCLers, is now accepting submissions, which can be submitted in this form and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Promotional Video Contest
The deadline for the “Promotion of National Convention” category of the Promotional Video Contest has been extended to March 30th, 2024. More information can be found at this link.
Local Constitution Contest
The NJCL Local Constitution Contest is now accepting submissions! If your local JCL chapter doesn't have a constitution — or if it has recently created or revised one — consider submitting to the contest. The rubric and submission form can be found here.
National News
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National News
NJCL Calendar
Salvete, omnes! If you haven't checked out the NJCL Calendar on the website recently, head over to njcl.org/calendar! I've revamped the format, and now state officers can submit events to be featured on the new monthly calendars! Email [email protected] if your state has an event coming up.
National Classics Week Packets
National Classics Week is coming up! Check out the 2024 NCW packet and the NCW proclamation acquisition packet here.
Campaign Corner
Thinking about becoming an NJCL officer? Wondering what being an officer entails? If so, make sure to read the newly released 2024 Campaign Corner! It contains everything an aspiring candidate might want to know, including the timeline of election events, tips on making campaign materials, advice from the current officers, rules surrounding campaigning, and more.
Constitutional Column
Issue I of the Constitutional Column is now live! This first issue from the NJCL Parliamentarian delves into the purpose of the constitution, the NJCL Constitution's first five articles, and how you can implement these articles in your own drafts. Give it a read here.