Great leaders do more than serve in the moment — they prepare the next generation to succeed. Build a smooth transition and leave your club stronger than you found it.
Current Officers: Your Term Ends April 1
Until then, it is your responsibility to finish strong, complete all required reports, coordinate elections, train successors, and ensure the incoming board is fully prepared to lead.
Immediate Responsibilities
Submit reports requested by the district or international office
Coordinate officer elections using Robert’s Rules of Order
Keep files, records, and reports organized
Attend Spring Officer Training
Train newly elected officers before April 1
Ensure every incoming officer is ready to lead
Election Timeline
Host club elections by March 25
Only dues-paid members may run or be elected
Every club needs at minimum:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Complete 2025-26 Club Officer Information
Update officer info in MUC by April 1
Resources to Give Successors
✔ Succession packet with passwords, files, calendars, and templates
✔ Club Officer Guide and Spring Officer Training materials
✔ Notes on traditions, expectations, and club culture
Meet One-on-One
Schedule at least one informative meeting with your successor to answer questions and share insight.
Plan Their First Meeting
Help them build confidence by guiding the first agenda, announcements, and officer expectations.
Set SMART Goals
Ask successors to create 3–5 personal goals for the year and five SMART goals for their position.
“The main job of a leader is to create capable leaders.”
Show people the game and how they can win it. Help them believe they can do big things. Be the example of constant growth.
Club Succession Planning
Ohio District Circle K International
Club Succession Planning
Great leaders do more than serve in the moment — they prepare the next generation to succeed. Build a smooth transition and leave your club stronger than you found it.
Current Officers: Your Term Ends April 1
Until then, it is your responsibility to finish strong, complete all required reports, coordinate elections, train successors, and ensure the incoming board is fully prepared to lead.
Immediate Responsibilities
Election Timeline
Resources to Give Successors
✔ Succession packet with passwords, files, calendars, and templates
✔ Club Officer Guide and Spring Officer Training materials
✔ Notes on traditions, expectations, and club culture
Meet One-on-One
Schedule at least one informative meeting with your successor to answer questions and share insight.
Plan Their First Meeting
Help them build confidence by guiding the first agenda, announcements, and officer expectations.
Set SMART Goals
Ask successors to create 3–5 personal goals for the year and five SMART goals for their position.
“The main job of a leader is to create capable leaders.”
Show people the game and how they can win it. Help them believe they can do big things. Be the example of constant growth.