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Inside This Issue Courtney Clark State President Articles The DECA Diamond...... 1 Product Placement, Where Is It?...... 1 Mmm, What’s That Delectable Smell?.....1 “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his Shopping at SCDC...... 1 opportunity when it comes,” said Benjamin Disraeli. This March, DECA After High School...... 3 over 2,500 Michigan DECA members will travel to the Hyatt Life After DECA...... 3 Regency in Dearborn to compete in DECA’s program of com- petitive events. For those of you that are going to [X]perience Give the Best Week of the Entire Year.....3 Michigan DECA’s State Career Development Conference, I want you to look at that weekend as an opportunity. It is an opportu- Special nity to challenge yourself in competition, to meet new people, to 2008 Michigan DECA make lasting memories, and to prove that you have what it takes Career Development to compete at the international level at the International Career Development Confer- Conference Tentative Program...... 4 ence in Atlanta. This is your opportunity to shine. I encourage you to reach further than you’ve ever reached before, further than what you think is possible. This opportunity is Michigan DECA 2008 only as good as you make it, so make the best of it that you can! Officer Candidates...... 9 Here is a preview of the opportunities you can expect to [X]perience at this year’s State Career Development Conference: Upcoming Events •A weekend at the amazing Hyatt Regency, which has a pool, workout area, and lots of space to hang out. Feb. 23 Written Event Screening •Campaigns and speeches from state officer candidates, and the opportunity to elect At Eastern Michigan University the 2008-2009 State Executive Council (for voting delegates)
Mar. 4 Deadline: April Sports & •Competition against marketing students from all across the state Entertainment Workshop Registration •The opportunity to network with business professionals who serve as judges and corporate partners with Michigan DECA that can provide you with real world ca- Mar. 14-16 State Career reer tips and information Development Conference Dearborn, Michigan •The DECA dance and karaoke on Saturday night, which are both so much fun
April 4 Sports Conference •Fairlane Mall, which is located directly across from the Hyatt Regency and has Auburn Hills over 100 stores and restaurants
April 25-30 International Career Chapter recognition on stage for activities such as the Gimmie 5 Membership Cam- Development Conference paign, 100 percent membership, and fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- Atlanta, Georgia tion.
With so much going on, everyone is sure to have a great time at this year’s State The policy of the Michigan Association of Career Development Conference. However, this is more than an opportunity to have DECA, is that no person shall, on the basis fun – it is your chance to put all of those of hours of studying and practicing to good of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, use and stay focused on competition. I can’t wait to see all of you at the culmination of gender, marital status, weight, sexual Michigan DECA’s year! I also want to congratulate all of you on helping to make this orientation, sex or disability, be excluded year incredible. from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, during any program, activity or in employment. Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 1 The DECA Diamond Brook Stubelt Vice President of Leadership Development
What is the first thing that in a team building activ- ity, they all contribute to benefit from volunteering; through volunteering, local comes to mind when you think develop the skill of leadership. business will support and assist you when you need help. about a diamond? Maybe you The next point of the DECA dia- One of the things that DECA requires at all confer- think how shiny and pretty it is, or mond is civic con- sciousness. DECA ences is professional dress, which is an example of social maybe just about the price and val- encourages chapters to intelligence. Other examples that you can learn are ethi- ue? But when we really dig down volunteer in their com- cal behavior and professional conversation. Social intel- deep, and think of the importance munities as well as ligence is commonly learned over time, but DECA gives of a diamond, some words that raise mon- members a head start. Knowing what is socially right and come to mind are commitment, e y f o r wrong can get you ahead in your future. meaning, and promise. DECA also possesses a diamond The final point of the DECA diamond is vocational that represents some important characteristics. Although understanding. DECA allows its members to develop this diamond is not big or shiny, it does not mean it does this skill through competition. By competing in different not have any value. The DECA diamond stands for fields of marketing, members have the opportunity to the basic beliefs and goals that DECA holds. The practice and learn about the aspects of marketing. diamond can be seen on every logo and graphic, The three different levels of competition are dis- so what does it really symbolize? The four points trict, state, and international. By incorporating the on the diamond are: leadership development, civic different levels enables the members to strive to do consciousness, social intelligence, and vocational under- there best and move on to the next level of competition. standing. Each point is something all members should not Competing is one of the best things DECA has to offer; overlook, but instead strive to achieve. I encourage every member to participate so that you can Through out the year DECA hosts many leadership the develop vocational understanding. conferences such as the State Leadership Conference and Mus- cular Even though each point is extremely different, they the Central Region Leadership Conference. This confer- D y s - trophy all share a common bond: DECA. By being apart of ences are specifically made for members to grow and ac- Associa- tion. Many DECA, we have made it our goal to improve our skills quire the skill of leadership. Activities that FOCUS train- chapters fund- raise by hold- of leadership development, civic consciousness, social in- ing and others put on for us at this conferences help us ing dances and do- ing miracle min- telligence, and vocational understanding. Remember, our in all aspects of becoming an excellent leader. Whether utes (For more ideas on fundraising visit diamond isn’t an ordinary diamond, it is unique diamond it would be practicing public speaking or participating www.mideca.org). You and your chapter will that carries much significance.
Product Placement, Mmm… What’s That Where Is It? Delectable Smell? Kyle Hagan Charmaine Williams Vice President of Career Development Vice President of Communication Hey DECA members, did you know that In Marketing, Martin Lawrence, their characters and near the Hyatt Regency, where the State con- you learn about the movie endorse several products. The ference is held, is Fairlane Mall? That’s right! product placement, Pepsi-Cola Company was shown. Did But did you also know that inside Fairlane Mall but where are the you notice? During a scene when Mike there is a food court with different restaurants real life examples? and Marcus are trying to collect evidence where you may choose to eat? The restaurants In its purest form against the drug dealer Johnny Tapia, a include: Subway (for those who want to eat product placement Pepsi-Cola truck is shown as the two main fresh), The Great Steak and Potato, A&W, sev- is advertising you characters are rounding the corner right eral Chinese, and Taco Bell. don’t notice in before the big cadaver chase scene. Even Also, for those of you who just want some sugar for that popular culture. It could be anything from Dan Marino, the Dolphins former quar- sweet tooth of yours, you have a choice between Cinnabun, Breslers, the name on a truck in the background terback, endorses the brand New Cadillac and Dairy Queen. A couple of other scrumptious sweet and salty good- to the name brand logo on a character’s CTS as General Motors provided most of ies on the go are pretzels from Aunty Annie’s and cookies from Ms. hat. After completing an assignment in the vehicles to be used. Would you have Field’s. my marketing class about product place- noticed? Remember DECA members it would be a great idea if you ment, it has been something that I look for Sometimes there are movies that get some nourishment for your system to keep you focused during the subconsciously. A couple basic examples endorse a cause or event. When Johnny competition, and if you feel the little hunger monster trying to reach are in James Bond 007: Die Another Day, Knoxville came out with the movie, The out, stop on over at the Fairlane food court to satisfy your hunger. the vehicles Bond drives are all Ford Mo- Ringer, it brought a different kind of at- tor Company vehicles. Bond drove the tention to the Special Olympics. The film brand new Aston Martin Vanquish. Halle was not meant to disrespect Special Olym- Berry’s character, Jinx, unveiled the 2002 pians, but bring a new way how people model of the redesigned Thunderbird. In look at these athletes. To incorporate an the 2003 version of The Italian Job, with organization like the Special Olympics, Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron, they representatives of the group worked di- Shopping at SCDC drive the Mini Coopers as the main vehicle rectly with the filmmakers to make sure driven to steal back the gold bars. they were shown in a positive light. Brook Stubelt Product Placement doesn’t only ap- Products are showcased in movies ply to cars. When The Benchwarmers and television shows all the time in hopes Vice President of Leadership Development premiered, advertisers saw it as a gold- that viewers will purchase that product. mine in order to place ads. Pizza Hut was Sometimes products are launched with the Did you know that at the State Career where Gus, Richie and Clark hung out release of a movie to boost sales and pub- Development Conference there is a three-story after baseball games. Net Zero provided licity. Product placement can be seen in shopping mall in walking distance from the ho- internet access for the live web-casts of movies from the very early 90s like Pepsi tel? It is a great place to spend your free time. the benchwarmers’ games. Sony had ad- in Wayne’s World, to McDonalds in Big There are so many stores ranging from athletic vertisements for PlayStation on the cen- Daddy and of course movies today, like wear to health and beauty supplies. Two stores terfield wall. References to other products Under Armor in Shooter. Next time you that have recently arrived at the Fairlane Town and business’ were made but did not call see a movie, check out the home video Center are Hot Topic and Hallmark. This mall them directly by brand name. The video camera, is it a Sony? What about the car has everything you could ever need, plus if you store Richie works at is called Video Spot, they’re driving is it a Ford or General Mo- do not feel like shopping you can enjoy a movie at the AMC Star The- but inside it is supposed to represent a tors? Does Burger King or McDonalds atre. Just as a reminder: it is Fairlane’s policy that anyone under the Blockbuster video store. From the movie appear in the next comedy? Advertising age of 18 must be accompanied by a person of 21 years of age or older racks to the smocks that are worn inside, is no longer just in commercials or on bill after five o’clock. For a full list of the stores Fairlane has to offer, it’s obviously modeling the company after boards. So, turn on your favorite flick and please visit www.shopfairland.com. that well known video rental store. see if you can spot an ad. In Bad Boys II with Will Smith and FAIRLANE TOWN CENTER Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 2
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Graduating from high school and moving on to college is Chi’s competitive events feature categories such as food service and culinary, informa- an important and exciting time in our lives. Your school, ad- tion technology, design, and small business management that aren’t available in DECA. dress, level of homework, and involvement in sports and orga- Members can also compete in marketing and sales, management, hospitality and travel, nizations all change. The good news is that your involvement in and finance and accounting. DEX competitive events feature over 20 career areas. This DECA doesn’t have to. Delta Epsilon Chi is the college division year, Delta Epsilon Chi featured two leadership conferences in New York City and New of DECA. This is an excellent opportunity to further your DECA Orleans and will be hosting its own International Career Development Conference in [X]perience. You will find many of the things that you love about Atlanta, Georgia. To find out if the college you plan on attending has a DEX chapter, DECA in Delta Epsilon Chi, such as the opportunity to network visit www.deltaepsilonchi.org/states/index.php and click on the state where the college is with a diverse group of students and professionals, leadership de- located. With so much change in our futures, we can always count on one thing: DECA velopment conferences, a comprehensive program of competitive events, and community and Delta Epsilon Chi provide their members with [X]periences to prepare them for a involvement. successful future in marketing, managements, and entrepreneurship and to develop es- However, no one wants to have the exact same [X]perience twice. Delta Epsilon sential leadership, civic consciousness, and professional skills.
Life after DECA Give the Best Week of the Entire Year Kellie Morrison Kellie Morrison V.P. of Public Relations V.P. of Public Relations
DECA fills our four years As the summer sun begins to shine, less physical activities like arts and crafts of high school with amazing kids with neuromuscular disease begin to and talent shows. Not only are the camp- experiences, incredible friend- glimmer with excitement. It is the time ers able to take part in these fun activi- ships, and lasting memories. of the year they all dream about. It is a ties, but they are also able to meet a lot of So how do we continue our fa- life changing experience that most name new friends. During this week at summer vorite times when high school as the best week of the entire year. It is a camp barriers are broke because every- ends? The answer is simple, join week spent at MDA summer camp. one lives with the same challenge. All of DECA Alumni and you won’t Since 1955, the Muscular Dystrophy the campers have a connection because have to let go of these much Association has provided over 90 sum- they have all been faced with the neuro- loved moments. mer camps across the country for chil- muscular disorder. I encourage all of you to stay involved with DECA dren with neuromuscular disease. The MDA would not be able to provide after high school, and to join Alumni. As an alumni camp was created to give these children this experience to kids if it weren’t for member you will receive many great benefits. You will an experience of being normal. Each the help of organizations like DECA. get to enjoy fun, social activities like a summer picnic, camp provides a wide range of activities Each year, Michigan DECA challenges as well as help out at conferences like the State Lead- designed for youth with limited mobil- all of you to take part in the MDA Chal- ership Conference and the State Career Development ity or use a wheelchair. In addition to the lenge. As a state, our goal is to raise Conference. At these conferences, you will get to help specialized environment, the camp also $70,000 for the MDA this year. The cost with judging, awards, dance security, and sessions. provides experienced medical personnel, of sending one child to summer camp is However, alumni doesn’t include just working con- along with one-on-one volunteers for $600. If we accomplish our goal we will ferences, it also involves getting together with former each camper. be able to give this amazing experience DECA members, having fun, and meeting new people. Through the experience of summer to 116 kids throughout the country. Ev- I hope everyone will consider becoming an alumni camp, kids with neuromuscular disease ery penny counts, so I encourage all of member after graduation so you are able to give back are given the feeling of being normal. you to step into the MDA Challenge and to the organization that gave you so much preparation They are able to experience activities raise money to help send kids to summer for your future. For more information, go to the alumni like swimming, boating, baseball, foot- camp. For ideas on raising money, visit section on www.mideca.org. ball, and horseback riding, along with www.mideca.org/students/mda.html. Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 4
2008 Michigan DECA Career Development Conference Tentative Program
Friday, March 14, 2008
Time Activity Location
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Written Event Judges Marquis Ballroom
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Conference Registration Behind Elevators
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. T-Shirt Pickup and Sales Alumni Booth
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Thomas Suite
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. State Officer Candidates’ Meeting Stanley Suite
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Adult Assistants Meeting Desoto Foyer Business Services Marketing DECA Quiz Bowl Food Marketing Hotel and Lodging Written Events
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Adult Assistants Meeting Desoto Foyer Business Law and Ethics MDM Buying and Merchandising MDM Internet Marketing MDM Financial Analysis MDM Hospitality Services MDM Sports & Entertainment MDM Travel & Tourism MDM
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Written Event Orientation Advertising Campaign Bistro on 2 Business & Financial Services Regency Ballroom A Chapter Awards Program Bugatti Royale Suite Community Service Project Marquis Ballroom Creative Marketing Marquis Ballroom Internet Marketing Business Plan Marquis Ballroom Entrepreneurship Participating Bistro on 2 Entrepreneurship Promo. MarquisProj. Ballroom Entrepreneurship Written Regency Ballroom A Fashion Merchandising Bistro on 2 General Marketing Regency Ballroom A Gold Merit Awards Program Bugatti Royale Suite Hospitality & Recreation Regency Ballroom A International Business Plan Marquis Ballroom Learn & Earn Project Marquis Ballroom Public Relations Project Marquis Ballroom Retail Marketing Regency Ballroom A Technical Sales Event Bistro on 2
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DECA Quiz Bowl Orientation & Exam Regency Ballroom E - J
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Event Orientation and Occupational Examinations Food Marketing Pierce Arrow Suite Hotel and Lodging Rolls Royce Suite Business Services Stearns Knight Suite Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 5
Friday, March 14, 2008
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adult Assistants Meeting Desoto Foyer Automotive Services Marketing Management Quick Serve Restaurant Mgt. Restaurant & Food Service Mgt. Sports and Entertianment Series
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MDM Event Orientation and Occupational Examination Internet Marketing Marquis Ballroom Financial Analysis Marquis Ballroom Sports & Entertainment Desoto Suite Buying and Merchandising Bistro on 2
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Written Event - Interviews Hubbard Ballroom All competitors are to report according to their assigned time.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Vendor & Career Exposition Second Level Atrium
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Event Orientation and Occupational Examination Automotive Services Rolls Royce Suite Marketing Management Stanley Steamer Suite Quick Serve Restaurant Mgt. Pierce Arrow Suite Restaurant & Food Service Mgt. Stearns Knight Suite Sports & Entertainment Series Bugatti Royale Suite
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adult Assistants Meeting Desoto Foyer Accounting Applications Apparel & Accessories Retail Merchandising Team Decision Making
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Officer Candidates’ Campaign Booths Pool Terrace
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. MDM Orientation and Occupational Examination Business Law & Ethics Marquis Ballroom Hospitality Services Marquis Ballroom Travel & Tourism Bistro on 2 Distinctive. Practical. Real.
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Friday, March 14, 2008
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner Regency Ballroom Business attire & meal ticket are required. Enter by pool
4:30 p.m. Posting DECA Quiz Bowl Marquis Foyer Competition Schedule
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. DECA Quiz Bowl Preliminary Rounds
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Event Orientation and Occupational Examination Accounting Applications Pierce Arrow Suite Apparel & Accessories Stearns Knight Suite Retail Merchandising Rolls Royce Suite Team Decision Making Desoto Suite
7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chapter Advisors’ Meeting Marquis Ballroom
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Chapter Meetings Your Advisor’s Room For Chapters in Districts
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Opening Session Great Lakes Center For Chapters in Districts
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Opening Session Great Lakes Center For Chapters in Districts
10:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Chapter Meetings Your Advisor’s Room For Chapters in Districts
11:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Alumni Meeting Bugatti Royale Suite
11:30 p.m. Curfew - Delegates in own room/room check by advisor. No food deliveries are allowed after this time. Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 7
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Proper attire & meal ticket are required. Enter by pool
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Morning Judges’ Orientation Marquis Ballroom
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Management Team Decision Making Events Business Law & Ethics Desoto Foyer Buying and Merchandising Great Lakes Center Internet Marketing Cord Suite Financial Analysis Franklin Suite Hospitality Services Great Lakes Center Sports & Entertainment Great Lakes Center Travel & Tourism Great Lakes Center Team Decision Making Doubletree Hotel (Superior Room)
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Thomas Suite
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Vendor & Career Exposition Second Level Atrium
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Series Events - Participatory Activities Apparel & Accessories Stearns Suite Food Marketing Knight Suite Automotive Services Stutz Suite Hotel & Lodging Royce Suite Marketing Management Arrow Suite Retail Merchandising Pierce Suite Sports and Ent. Series Rolls Suite
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Economics and Math Evaluations Regency Ballroom
Open to all delegates
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Occupational Examinations Marquis Ballroom Advertising Campaign Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Technical Sales Event
10:00 a.m. - Noon DECA Quiz Bowl Quarter-Finals Regency Ballroom A
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Judges’ Orientation Marquis Ballroom
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Competitive Events Accounting Applications Knight Suite Business Services Marketing Pierce Suite Quick Serve Restaurant Rolls Suite Restaurant & Food Service Mgt. Royce Suite Technical Sales Sterns Suite
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DECA Quiz Bowl Final Rounds Regency Ballroom A Spectators will only be seated between rounds.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Election of State Officers Baugatti Royal Suite
Voting Delegates may vote as their schedule permits.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Awards Session Great Lakes Center Chapter Awards Program DECA Quiz Bowl Economics & Math Evaluations Leadership Development Academies Merit Award Program School Based Enterprise Sunkist Challenge Stock Market Game Virtual Business Challenge Written Events
9:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. Dance Hubbard Ballroom You must wear your wristband and name tag for admission.
9:00 p.m.- 11:15 p.m. Karaoke Rotunda
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. MME General Membership Meeting Marquis Ballroom & DECA Advisor Recognition
11:00 p.m. Written Event Return Model T Suite Chapter Advisors Only
11:30 p.m. Alumni Meeting Great Lakes Center Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 8
Saturday, March 15, 2008
11:30 p.m. Chapter Meetings Your Advisor’s Room
Midnight Curfew - Delegates in own room/room check by dvisor. a Create the Future No food deliveries are allowed after this time.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 At Michigan Tech, it’s not
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Regency Ballroom business as usual... Proper attire & meal ticket are required. Enter by pool
9:00 a.m. Doors open for session Great Lakes Center Business attire is required.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. First Awards Session Great Lakes Center
Management Team Decision Making Events New State Officers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Award Session Waiting Room Regency Ballroom
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Second Awards Session Great Lakes Center
Series Events Technical Sales Event
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2008 Officer Candidates
Presidential Candidate Presidential Candidate Vice President Candidate Kyle Studebaker Tarah Zdunic Sabrina Ford
Senior at Jenison High School Junior at Perry High School Junior at Belleville High School Activities/Organization Activities/Organization Activities/Organization • National Honor Society • President of DECA Chapter • FCCLA • Varsity Golf • Vice President of BPA • In charge of school based enterprise • Marketing Team for Magic of Music • Member of National Honor Society • Student Council • Chamber singers • Cross Country and Track • Youth Counselor I have I want to be a State Of- enjoyed I want to be ficer because I feel I can make being in state officer for a difference in DECA. I am a DECA for many reasons. My person who becomes dedicat- the past biggest reason for ed to things that I believe in, three years, running for state and I believe in what DECA and I don’t office would be wants to provide for its mem- want it to to represent such bers. DECA wants to provide end. I love a respected and opportunities for its members to learn and advance going to the conferences and be- wonderful organization. Some of my their business abilities. I feel that I had not learned ing involved. I love to meet new other reasons are I enjoy leading and much about the real business world until I joined people from around the state and challenges. Being a state officer would DECA. I never knew that there was an association nation. I also would love to learn also allow my knowledge of business to that focused on marketing. As a DECA State Officer I the professionalism, leadership and grow, making me a great future leader in want to enlarge DECA’s membership by marketing it communication skills involved in the business world. In addition to leader- to a greater scale of people. There are large amounts being a DECA officer, and I really ship, I would like to experience once in a of people who are unaware that there is an association don’t want to pass up this opportu- lifetime opportunities that a state officer out there for mature business minded high school and nity. position would open me up to, such as speaking and traveling. Plus, being sur- college students. I want to make them aware, so they can enjoy all of the benefits and incomparable memo- I am a very hard worker. When rounded by a team of equally motivated, ries that come from being a DECA member. I set my mind to something I try to like-minded individuals would inspire accomplish it the best I can. I love me to really work hard. I feel that my best personal characteristics are to challenge myself -- to continu- that I am imaginative and willing to put myself on the ously get better at whatever I do. A few of my best personal charac- line for things that I believe in. I am an open minded I would consider myself a people teristics are my enthusiastic nature and person, which allows me to relate to most people, person. I enjoy meeting new people my hardworking attitude. I am not afraid no matter who they are or what their background is. and communicating with them. I of taking on new challenges and I work Most of all, I feel that my determination is my best am also a good communicator, and I hard to find solutions to those challenges. personal characteristic. I do not like to give up and enjoy speaking in front of crowds. I also love meeting new people and talk- ing with them. very rarely do. Spotlight On DECA Spring 2008 Page 10
Vice President Candidate District Five Candidate District Five Candidate Michael Parr Ramsey Thomas A’Ve Rosalind Dixon
Senior at Lincoln Park High School Senior at Advanced Technology Academy Junior at Woodhaven High School Activities/Organization Activities/Organization Activities/Organization • Freshman mentoring program • Culture and Diversity club • Track • Varsity Soccer Captain • President of Student Activities Club • President of the College Club • Class Vice President • Senior Class President • President of Youth Ushers Board • National Honor Society Vice President • Student Selection Board I want to be a State Officer because I want to be state officer Being a State Of- I feel I can bring a great deal to Michi- because I feel that I have ex- ficer would allow me to gan DECA. I want to accept the Gimmie cellent leadership skills and give back to an organi- 5 challenge posed to all members at the would like to see them put to zation that has provid- 61st State Career Development Confer- use on a much larger scale. I ed me with future op- ence. While President for two years at feel that this will help prepare portunities, skills and Lincoln Park High School, DECA mem- me even more for my future knowledge. This State bership rose 400% to an all time high. roles in society. I have learned Officer position would During that same period, DECA went the importance of being a enable me to provide a from an unknown, uninvolved, unrepresented chapter to a large DECA student and would like to graduate to the next voice for local chapters and to introduce new and powerful organization. Today students now recognize the level in DECA leadership. ideas to fellow board members for consider- role of DECA and the benefit to members. If elected State Of- ation. ficer, I would hope to continue with the progress made at Lincoln I feel my best personal characteristics are my Park High School and to redevelop and proceed with the ideas abilities to lead, manage and communicate effectively. My best personal characteristics are my and goals to meet that of Michigan DECA. My leadership skills were brought out of my in fifth honesty, dedication and my pride in performing grade when I first ran for class president and won con- to the best of my ability. I believe that everyone My best personal characteristic is determination. The will- tinuously up to tenth grade. I have found you can’t is unique in their own way and has something ingness to identify a problem, develop a plan to correct the prob- lead until you have accurately learned how to follow. different to offer. DECA has shown me the lem and implementation of the plan no matter what obstacles or I also have excellent communication skills which I put greater aspects of marketing and has taught me hurdles come my way. to use daily at work and reporting school news. time management.
Remember to vote on Saturday March 15, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
District Three Candidate District Three Candidate District One Candidate Ashley Bublick Hannah Lilly Sarah LaBean Junior at Lakeshore High School Junior at Gull Lake High School Junior at Perry High School Activities/Organization Activities/Organization Activities/Organization • Student Council • Spanish Club • Tutoring • March of Dimes • Bereaverment Meetings • National Honor Society • Church Youth Leader • Citizenship Awards • Church • Relay for Life • Participated in Relay for Life • YAC Ever since I have been in DECA, I I would like to I want to be a State have felt that it is the best organization a improve my own cur- Officer because I want high school student can be involved in. I rent level of leadership to help people the way have also been a leader, and I love leader- and social skills and I DECA has and still is ship positions. I feel that being a State Of- believe being a mem- helping me. DECA has ficer will allow me to do much more with ber of the State Action helped me learn to bring DECA. I would like to get more schools, Team will do that. I my confidence forward and, even more members involved with would also like to im- and not be afraid. I DECA. Ever since my first district com- prove my knowledge was shy, and I wanted petition when I saw the State Officers up on stage, I have said, about the world of business, marketing, our to crack that shell. So, I want my chance to “wow, I really want to do that.” I feel that being a state officer free enterprise system and international stud- help my fellow students and show them that will allow my ideas for what DECA can do to be put into action. ies. As to being a State Officer, I would like to you do have confidence; you just have to show I would like to meet more members from different schools. bring back to my district and the state the latest it. I also want to get more kids involved and development and interest in the field of busi- excited about DECA, and what it has to offer. My best personal characteristics are responsibility, leader- ness and marketing. Communication is a very DECA can offer much more than medals and ship, honesty, motivation and ethics. Whenever I am assigned important aspect of marketing and DECA. I scholarships, it can help with your confidence, a task, I go above and beyond to do that task. I do the task in a have the ability to communicate or bring back personality and how you present yourself dai- timely manner and thoroughly. People know that they can count all of the knowledge, ideas and information to ly. This is way I want my chance to be a State on me to get the task done. I will not stop until the task has been our region. I want to increase DECA mem- Officer and bring everything I have to offer to finished. I have always been a leader. Whenever I am in a group, bership. To do this it will be necessary to be Michigan DECA. I am assigned to be in charge right away. I am very organized and involved with local chapters, advisors and of- that’s why I am appointed to be the leader a lot. Plus, the other ficers. My best personal characteristic is my de- members know that whatever we are working on will be high termination. I am determined in anything that quality because I always go above and beyond. I have always Working with groups is my strongest char- I do. I want to do above average, and I push been honest. I will tell somebody the truth. I will say the truth to acteristic. Listening to other peoples’ ideas myself everyday to make it above that line. people but in polite way. You can count on me not lying about brings out my creativity and polishes my ideas. I feel that, with determination, you can have something. I am one of the most motivated people you will ever The ability to have other people understand my success. This has helped me when it comes to meet. When I want something, I will not give up until I get it. I point of view is another strength. People have my grades and education. I am honest and ded- know what I want in life and I will do whatever it I need to get a tendency to follow my suggestions and ex- icated to my family, school work and all my what I want. pand upon them. other commitments.
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