NJ Key Club's District Education Conference
April 3-5 — The Berkeley Hotel, Asbury Park
DECON REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
This year, we’re offering Early Bird Registration Pricing (ending February 28th) and Regular Pricing. Please review the registration packet and email registrationcommittee@njkeyclub.org with any questions.
What is District Education Conference?
District Education Conference, or DECON, is an annual event where Key Clubbers in New Jersey come together to celebrate their successful service year and get ready to usher in the new service year. All students from across the state are welcome to attend.
Celebrating 100 Years of Key Club
We’re going back to the beach for the big 100th celebration! Join us at The Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ for three days of Key Club festivities where students can meet new friends from across the state, participate in service projects, take part in exciting and educational workshops, and vote in district elections for the 2025-2026 leadership.
Since this is the big 100, we have some awesome plans including:
- Beach bonfires
- A food truck
- An exciting Keynote speaker
- Alumni celebration
- Park cleanup service project
- And more!
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Be recognized in front of everyone for your club’s hard work all year. Take part in contests like our Talent Show, Oratorical, Essay, Scrapbook, and more.
ELECTIONS
Let your voice be heard during district officer elections for Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor along with endorsement of International Candidates.
WORKSHOPS
Listen to speakers from professional organizations throughout the country share experiences that you can learn from and bring to your homes, schools, and communities to make them a better place.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Take part in service activities that will enhance your community and earn service hours while having fun with friends!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
One of the best parts of Key Club is making new friends through service – meet Key Clubbers from around the state that love service just as much as you.
ENJOY THE BEACH
This year’s convention will be held in historic Asbury Park at the Berkeley Hotel, located directly across the street from the iconic Convention Hall at the Jersey Shore.
Looking for a DECON Roommate?
Use the linked document to find people to fill rooms for schools looking for help hitting their rooming numbers!
Important Information for Advisors
Background Checks
(18+ Guests & Chaperones)
Every chaperone needs a Kiwanis Background Check that is valid and to have completed the designate Praesidium Courses for overnight chaperoning.
Payment Documents
If your schools needs a BRC or W9 in order to cut a check or create a Purchase Order for convention payment, please use the documents below. Please note, Early Bird Registration is only eligible if all payment paperwork is submitted with registration.
Medical & Insurance Documents
Ensure you have all medical documents and code of conduct documents completed ahead of time and ready to hand over when you check-in for convention. Additionally, we recommend having a copy of these records for yourself in the event of an emergency.
Delegates for Elections
Please ensure you have at least 1 delegate, but no more than 2, registered as a voting delegate for our House of Delegates on Saturday Morning. Each school can have up to 2 delegates and delegates must be identified at time of registration. Advisors are welcome to observe at the House of Delegates session.