Torch: U.S. LXXIII Spring 2024 | Page 33

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

33

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.