DECA students Aspire Higher

As last school year wrapped up, 2011 graduate - Brian Singer completed his term as an Arizona DECA state officer, competed at the International Career Development Conference, and was the recipient of DECA scholarships including a $1,000 scholarship from Arizona DECA and a $1,000 scholarship from national DECA partner Safeway, Inc. Though he has graduated, he continues to give back to the DECA organization through encouraging students to get involved and serving as an active alumnus at DECA events and conferences.

The next wave of DECA students is setting their aspirations high this year. As the new officer team began to plan for this year, Boulder Creek DECA chapter officers participated in the Deer Valley Unified School District’s officer training for Career and Technical Student Organizations. Through this, students received training on how to fulfill the expectations of being an officer and the various duties of leading their chapter throughout the year.

To further develop their skills in team building, communication, and problem solving challenges, Boulder Creek DECA officers and leaders attended the DECA-lympics Leadership Camp. During the two day camp, students went through a variety of activities designed to help strengthen their understanding of what it takes to be effective leaders. The camp was also an opportunity for Chapter Officers to strengthen their bond as a team and to network with fellow leaders throughout Arizona DECA.

The students are looking forward to Arizona DECA’s Fall Leadership Conference open to all DECA students on Tuesday, Oct. 18th at Glendale’s Westgate City Center. The Fall Leadership Conference will feature four individualized leadership tracks specifically designed to meet the specific needs of each level of DECA experience. From rookie freshman and novice sophomores to experienced juniors and veteran seniors, each workshop will be packed with fun, entertaining and valuable workshops that will entertain and engage students in leadership, team building, communication and fun!

Congratulations to the Boulder Creek DECA officers for the 2011-2012 school year:

Tanner Bennetts, 11 – President

Kayley Palmer, 9 – VP of Communication & Operations

Lisa Alexander, 12- VP of Community Outreach

Christian Jennings, 11 – VP of Competition & Conferences

Giselle Melendez, 11 – VP of Finance & Membership

Andra Hullinger, 11 – VP of Promotion & Public Relations

To follow DECA’s journey this year, go on facebook and like facebook.com/BoulderCreekDECA or email deca@bcjaguars.org.