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THE CONNECTICUT DECA STATE OFFICER TEAM

WELCOMES YOU!

PRESIDENTEMILY SOCHA

ACTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT• Leads meetings

– Composing agendas– Schedule meetings

• Compose reports and letters

• Contribute to all events– Fall Leadership Conference– State Career Development

Conference ***Need to prioritize!

VICE-PRESIDENTSTEPHANIE ORSER

ACTIONS OF THE VP

• Offers assistance to the President

•Assumes The president’s responsibilities if he/she is absent

•Offers assistance to fellow officers

• Minutes

– Take notes during DECA meetings– Distribute minutes to DECA officers

• Correspondence

– Communicate with chapter leaders and schooladministrators– Correspond with community members

• Attendance

– Participate at all DECA functions

SECRETARYAMBER KOUNTZ

ACTIONS OF THE SECRETARY

TREASURERNICK PEREZ

• keeps track of expenses• budgets• collecting money

I joined DECA for the great travelopportunities. When I attended my firstICDC in 2009, I realized that DECA wasmore than just a way to have fun, but as away to gain leadership and business skills.

ACTIONS OF THE SECRETARY

REPORTERJASON KELLY

•Newsletter

•Reporting to local chapters

•Helps out the team with anything needed

ACTIONS OF THE REPORTER

* “failure to plan is planning to fail”

HISTORIANGABRIELLE GANGI

ACTIONS OF THE HISTORIAN

• Taking photos at meetings

• Keeping true to DECA

•Saving materials for the Records

• Updating the Facebook page

Why DECA?

-passionate members-enthusiasm-direction for students-real world experience-confidence-pride

SCHOOL SIZE

It’s true, historically many of our state officers have come from the larger schools, Danbury, Hamden, Windham

etc.

BUT WHAT ABOUT SMALL SCHOOLS?

• My school, The Gilbert School has had 3 State Officers in the past 5 years!

• Population: about 400 students

Is being an officer right for you?

• Passion & dedication• Make a time commitment• Be a leader• Be a team player• Desire to learn new skills• LOVE DECA

Why be an officer?

• Great experience• Meet many people• Learn new skills• Use your skills• Self accomplishment• Amazing Opportunities for Travel• Planning for your future( many jobs as well as colleges love seeing further involvement on your application!)

Responsibilities?

• OTC – POW, Charitable Org.• Monthly meetings• 5th of the month reports• FLC, SCDC• Events• Fundraising• Keeping on Task!

Tips to becoming an officer • Be prepared

Materials early, on time, bring a smile and positive attitude

• StudyWritten test, practice interview questions

• Be yourselfGenuine, realistic, “smart”Honest with yourself and your abilities

• BE A LEADERDon’t forget 5000 members will be looking up to you!!

• Have fun with the interview!

• BE PASSIONATE

THANK YOU!ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DAY!