Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Loss of a Loved One
Today the DECA and Delta Epsilon Chi family lost a loved one. Larry Lorenzi has been a part of our organization for so many years. I've had the great pleasure of sitting with him at the dinner table and over coffee at breakfast hearing all of his stories about the "early days" of Delta Epsilon Chi.
It was sitting at a high school conference last winter with Larry that he and I began hatching the ideas for this year's all "NEW" Collegiate Leadership Academy. Larry, a long time New York/New Jersey man used all of his contacts and ingenious efforts to flush out what is sure to be an incredible experience. For all of you who are able to join us - it is Larry's support and drive that really will have made your meetings with Madame Alexanders... behind the scenes at Madison Square Garden and Radio City... and a talk with the executive chef at Planet Hollywood - all possible! He's even the one who hatched the plan to get a bus tour of the city and a black-tie service networking reception together. Larry always has wanted to best for our members - and you lucky members... will get the best!
CLA 2008 will be a tribute to Larry. Hope you'll all come.
To Larry, old man, you taught me to be a better person. You patted me on the arm and told me I was doing good things for our students and I'll keep on working to do so. Thank you for everything Larry.
I'll miss you.
-Kyle
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Enthusiasm for Delta Epsilon Chi
There are many great experiences as a national officer, but so far one of the top experiences has been getting to see how truly dedicated and enthusiastic members can be. I have seen members who truly believe in the organization and want to help build it to its full potential.
One thing that I was truly amazed by was the willingness to help out. I was talking to some of the state officers in Rhode Island, as well as some of the leaders of the chapters in Rhode Island and they were more than willing to help out with chapters that were just opening in other states. They are not only willing to build their chapters and their own state, but they are willing to help the organization on a national level.
The dedication from the students from places like Post University and University of New Haven has really blown me away. They have worked their way up from nothing and they are doing really well. They have shown that Delta Epsilon Chi is worth the hard work of starting a chapter. These new chapters go through many periods of growth that require a lot of planning and action to get through.
Before I became a national officer, I knew that I wanted to help bring this organization to the next level with the help of my fellow national officers and the staff at DECA headquarters, but I never truly realized that the members have such a large part of the process. They are the main ingredient in the success and furthering of Delta Epsilon Chi and we couldn’t do anything without them. As we go into this year, I knew that we wanted to inspire everyone to become self-sufficient and engaged members, but I never truly realized the impact that doing this could have. I also realized that we have such great members, that it’s not hard to do this. They inspire themselves by seeing their own hard work pay off with the opening of new chapters and the astonishing accomplishments they are achieving in their own home towns.
If anyone has an ideas or is willing to help out with new chapter development contact your national officer. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Delta Epsilon Chi.
One thing that I was truly amazed by was the willingness to help out. I was talking to some of the state officers in Rhode Island, as well as some of the leaders of the chapters in Rhode Island and they were more than willing to help out with chapters that were just opening in other states. They are not only willing to build their chapters and their own state, but they are willing to help the organization on a national level.
The dedication from the students from places like Post University and University of New Haven has really blown me away. They have worked their way up from nothing and they are doing really well. They have shown that Delta Epsilon Chi is worth the hard work of starting a chapter. These new chapters go through many periods of growth that require a lot of planning and action to get through.
Before I became a national officer, I knew that I wanted to help bring this organization to the next level with the help of my fellow national officers and the staff at DECA headquarters, but I never truly realized that the members have such a large part of the process. They are the main ingredient in the success and furthering of Delta Epsilon Chi and we couldn’t do anything without them. As we go into this year, I knew that we wanted to inspire everyone to become self-sufficient and engaged members, but I never truly realized the impact that doing this could have. I also realized that we have such great members, that it’s not hard to do this. They inspire themselves by seeing their own hard work pay off with the opening of new chapters and the astonishing accomplishments they are achieving in their own home towns.
If anyone has an ideas or is willing to help out with new chapter development contact your national officer. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Delta Epsilon Chi.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Anaheim, California
Just a few weeks ago DECA inc. held the annual SAM (State Association Management) Conference in Anaheim California, and as tradition the National Presidents for the high school and college divisions were asked to attend. We were able to meet and network with everyone from Advisors to National Advisory Board members. We had a wonderful learning opportunity and the chance to build relationships and gather understanding from the knowledge of advisors, DECA staff, and the sponsors that truly care for the growth of Delta Epsilon Chi.
We were also able to have a ton of fun! We were able to visit the travel and tourism district of Anaheim, California and see the many hotels… and ride some rides at the theme parks. It was so much fun and I can’t wait for our International Career Development Conference and the chance to introduce all of you to the area. The thought came to me, as I was boarding the plane home, that this short trip was a wonderful experience and I asked myself what made this trip such a success. The answer was easy to point out … it was networking.
If I would have came to California and kept to myself I would have studied alone, ate alone, played alone, and wouldn’t have had that much fun, but I had a great time and it was directly connected to the great people I talked Delta Epsilon Chi with, ate with, and played at the theme parks with. I encourage everyone to network, network, and network not just of job opportunities but to build relationships of trust and understanding with the people around you. This will build strength in your life and build Delta Epsilon Chi in new and great ways.
Also start saving your money as my team, and many others students and business professionals are looking forward to meeting you and networking in April 2009. Lets Make our Mark.
We were also able to have a ton of fun! We were able to visit the travel and tourism district of Anaheim, California and see the many hotels… and ride some rides at the theme parks. It was so much fun and I can’t wait for our International Career Development Conference and the chance to introduce all of you to the area. The thought came to me, as I was boarding the plane home, that this short trip was a wonderful experience and I asked myself what made this trip such a success. The answer was easy to point out … it was networking.
If I would have came to California and kept to myself I would have studied alone, ate alone, played alone, and wouldn’t have had that much fun, but I had a great time and it was directly connected to the great people I talked Delta Epsilon Chi with, ate with, and played at the theme parks with. I encourage everyone to network, network, and network not just of job opportunities but to build relationships of trust and understanding with the people around you. This will build strength in your life and build Delta Epsilon Chi in new and great ways.
Also start saving your money as my team, and many others students and business professionals are looking forward to meeting you and networking in April 2009. Lets Make our Mark.
-Steve Hanson
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