Hello Everyone!
It’s official! We have been home from training for a little over a week now and working hard to get things running smoothly.
I was looking back at journal entries I made right before, during, and after training and realized that the experiences I had at training were the most valuable and amazing experiences I have ever had. I was challenged to do things that I had never even thought of doing, such as speak to congressmen and women telling them about Delta Epsilon Chi and DECA. I was also taken out of my comfort zone when put into a room full of business people who were part of our National Advisory Board. But you know what? I did all of these things. I did all of these with the confidence that the members of my team and the DECA staff instilled in me.
After leaving training I found that this was the only team experience that I had had that was “textbook”. Going to a business school I had always been taught that “Teams go through six stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.” This had never happened to me before and thought that this was something that the management professor’s had made up as something that they thought should happen, but never did. This does happen. This happens when you get a team of reliable and truly devoted members together. When we were adjourning, we looked back at the week and the Program of Work we created, and all agreed that this was, so far, the best team that we had ever been a part of, because for once we did not feel as if we had to check up on each other to make sure that we were doing work, but rather focus on making this the best and most productive year possible. We can't wait to see what happens in the upcoming year!
One of the most rewarding experiences after getting back from training was hearing all of the great things that chapters, states, and provinces are doing all over. I came into contact with so many members who were just as enthusiastic and passionate about the organization as I am. These people are coming up with the most inventive and helpful ideas to do things like community service, fundraising, and building supportive and strong teams.
I can’t wait to get out and meet everyone who I have talked to so far and see the great things that their chapters are doing, especially during CARE month (October 1st-November 1st). Check out the CARE page on the website at www.deltaepsilonchi.org/care.html.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Introducing...
Introducing the 2008-2009 Delta Epsilon Chi National Officer Team!
It was my pleasure and honor to conduct national officer training this past week at our headquarters in Reston, VA. Among the notable activities that bring polish to your dedicated leaders and prepare them to get out and do the challenging job of leading our organization, be proud of Team 48 (the 48th Delta Epsilon Chi national officer team on record) for their representation of you, the members.
On Monday, July 14th Stephen, Jamie & Samantha along with their high school DECA counterparts (Uzo, Shelby, Issac and Mike) visited over 30 congressional representatives to lobby for support of career and technical education and to issue an invitation to join our Congressional Advisory Board. Stephen and Issac found great success by signing Rep. Bishop (Utah-R) on the spot! The officers will continue to solicit this critical support in follow-up communications. However, you can rest assured that no door went untapped as these teams worked together to bring more recognition of our DECA & Delta Epsilon Chi organization.
On Tuesday, July 15th the teams were back out again with members of our National Advisory Board (the companies that want to hire you!). They visited with Mr. Bill Shaw, COO of Marriott International and hosted a prestigious luncheon at the Washington Arts Club with many more of our NAB members. Gaining critical support of our corporate partners is what facilitates high-quality programs at our conferences, finds jobs for our graduating members, AND contributes dollars to our generous scholarship fund. The teams capped the day with a visit to the Assistant Secretary of Education, Troy Justesen, stumping once again for continued support of career and technical education.
They hopped on the planes heading home on Friday afternoon but already my email inbox is teeming with articles, assignments and new ideas to bring value to YOUR coming membership year.
Here at HQ we continue to prepare to launch 2008-09 by finalizing the Guide to Competitive Events & Programs, updating the Passport Program, planning the Collegiate Leadership Academy, and of course- updating our website with new and vital information.
Advising the National Officer Team, along with interacting with all of our student members is what drives my passion for this organization. I wish Team 48 and all of our student leaders an incredible year as you prepare to Make Your Mark. If there is any way that I can support your efforts - please email me!
All of our contact information:
Stephen Hanson: steve_president@deltaepsilonchi.org
Samantha Desjarlais: samantha_narvp@deltaepsilonchi.org
Jamie Hillen: jamie_wrvp@deltaepsilonchi.org
Kyle Walton: kyle_walton@deca.org
It was my pleasure and honor to conduct national officer training this past week at our headquarters in Reston, VA. Among the notable activities that bring polish to your dedicated leaders and prepare them to get out and do the challenging job of leading our organization, be proud of Team 48 (the 48th Delta Epsilon Chi national officer team on record) for their representation of you, the members.
On Monday, July 14th Stephen, Jamie & Samantha along with their high school DECA counterparts (Uzo, Shelby, Issac and Mike) visited over 30 congressional representatives to lobby for support of career and technical education and to issue an invitation to join our Congressional Advisory Board. Stephen and Issac found great success by signing Rep. Bishop (Utah-R) on the spot! The officers will continue to solicit this critical support in follow-up communications. However, you can rest assured that no door went untapped as these teams worked together to bring more recognition of our DECA & Delta Epsilon Chi organization.
On Tuesday, July 15th the teams were back out again with members of our National Advisory Board (the companies that want to hire you!). They visited with Mr. Bill Shaw, COO of Marriott International and hosted a prestigious luncheon at the Washington Arts Club with many more of our NAB members. Gaining critical support of our corporate partners is what facilitates high-quality programs at our conferences, finds jobs for our graduating members, AND contributes dollars to our generous scholarship fund. The teams capped the day with a visit to the Assistant Secretary of Education, Troy Justesen, stumping once again for continued support of career and technical education.
They hopped on the planes heading home on Friday afternoon but already my email inbox is teeming with articles, assignments and new ideas to bring value to YOUR coming membership year.
Here at HQ we continue to prepare to launch 2008-09 by finalizing the Guide to Competitive Events & Programs, updating the Passport Program, planning the Collegiate Leadership Academy, and of course- updating our website with new and vital information.
Advising the National Officer Team, along with interacting with all of our student members is what drives my passion for this organization. I wish Team 48 and all of our student leaders an incredible year as you prepare to Make Your Mark. If there is any way that I can support your efforts - please email me!
All of our contact information:
Stephen Hanson: steve_president@deltaepsilonchi.org
Samantha Desjarlais: samantha_narvp@deltaepsilonchi.org
Jamie Hillen: jamie_wrvp@deltaepsilonchi.org
Kyle Walton: kyle_walton@deca.org
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