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Volume 41 , Issue 1 Spring 2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi - DECA State Newsletter DECA HORIZONS 2007-2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi - DECA State Action Team (right to left) President Will Quinn Vice President Anna Heredia Reporter Josh Hurd Parliamentarian Thomas Pinkton Chairperson Antonio Mullins Inside this issue: Will Quinn, State President State Action Team Greetings & E-mail Addresses 1—4 2007 State Career Development Conference 5-11 Local Chapter Reports 12-16 Website Information 16 2007 International Career Development Conference Winners 17 Mississippi DECA Alumni & Mississippi DECA Foundation 18 Delta Epsilon Chi –DECA Creed 20 Greetings, Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi. This year has been rewarding, and it has been my pleasure to serve as your State President. Your State Action Team has worked hard planning worthy conferences and other endeavors to enhance your opportunities to [X]perience the Difference that Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi DECA can make in your life. Delta Epsilon Chi is a great association. The more we as chapters and members put into this association, the more [X]periences that we can share to allow our association to grow, to work on community service projects, to network with business and community leaders, and also (Continued on page 3) Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 2 2007-2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Action Team President State Staff: Will Quinn Pearl River Community College State Delta Epsilon Chi Advisor yune8_06@yahoo.com & Conference Coordinator Tim Gilmore Vice President Northeast MS Community College Anna Heredia 101 Cunningham Blvd. Box 1545 MS Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Booneville, MS 38829 dianas_lotus@yahoo.com 662-720-7233 Fax: 662-720-7307 Reporter tdgilmore@nemcc.edu Josh Hurd Northeast MS Community College State Officer Coordinator joshuadhurd@yahoo.com Delana Foster Pearl River Community College Parliamentarian dfoster@prcc.edu Thomas Pinkton Coahoma Community College State Department of Education thomas_pinkton@yahoo.com State Coordinator Chairperson Antonio Mullins Northeast MS Community College redtonyran@yahoo.com State DECA & Delta Epsilon Chi Advisor Dr. Leon Bracey Office of Student Organizations P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 601-354-6879 Fax: 601-354-7788 lbracey@mdek12.ms.us [X]perience the Difference with Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi - DECA Volume 41 , Issue 1 Will Quinn, State President (Continued from page 1) to build our resumes for our future careers. I wish everyone the best in their competitive events at our State Career Development Conference in Hattiesburg and hope you are able to qualify to attend our International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in April. Anna Heredia, State Vice President Hello, everyone! As Vice President, I'd just like to say have a happy semester and a great time in Delta Epsilon Chi. Although it may seem to some as only an extra curricular activity, Delta Epsilon Chi is a wonderful organization with many benefits. It can help you in improving not only your business skills, but also your social skills. It helps you become a better all around person! As part of the State Action Team, I can vouch for this. I hope to see everyone at all of our conferences, and good luck in competition! Josh Hurd, State Reporter Welcome to the 2008 MS Delta Epsilon Chi State Conference. I hope you learn and enjoy everything that the State Career Development Conference has to offer. I am really excited about the opportunities we have to “[X]perience the Differences” that Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi can make in our lives. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your State Reporter and good luck in your competitive events. I hope to see all of you at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Thomas Pinkton, State Parliamentarian Hello and welcome to the 2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi -DECA State Career Development Conference. I pray that everyone is prepared for the [X]perience of competition and networking at our conference. Thank you for your participation in this year’s conference. I hope we all do well so we can let our Delta Epsilon Chi knowledge and skills shine. Thank you for allowing me to represent you as your 2007-2008 State Parliamentarian. I hope to see you all in Atlanta for the International Career Development Conference. Antonio Mullins, State Chairperson Hello and welcome to the 2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Career Development Conference. I hope everyone is ready for the challenge of competition. I want to take this time to thank all of you for your participation in this year’s conference and to wish all of you the best of luck in your event(s). If you need any (Continued on page 4) Page 3 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 4 (Continued from page 3) assistance, feel free to contact me. Thank you for allowing me, Antonio Mullins, to represent you as your 2007-2008 State Chairperson. I hope to see all of you at the 2008 Delta Epsilon Chi International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. Remember, we can all [X]perience the Difference with Delta Epsilon Chi. Tim Gilmore, State Advisor & Conference Coordinator Delta Epsilon Chi has many opportunities for your involvement and growth as an individual and as a chapter. The only way you can gain from these opportunities is by participating in them. This is your organization, and we are attempting to assist in providing you with various leadership, community service, networking, and professional development activities in Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi. We are always open to suggestions on how we can assist you in making Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi even more worthwhile as part of your educational efforts. Please let me know how we can improve our association at tdgilmore@nemcc.edu. Please support your State Action Team as they represent your interests and lead our State Association into the future. Delana Foster, State Officer Coordinator Hello, everyone!!! Please allow me to welcome you to the 2008 State Career Development Conference. I hope that all of you are ready to continue “[X]periencing that Difference” with Delta Epsilon Chi. This year’s conference is hosted in the “Hub” City and I encourage all of you to take time to enjoy some of the city’s many great landmarks. Please allow me to take a moment in thanking the 2007-2008 State Action Team. These individuals have done an amazing job of representing the entire Mississippi delegation and their individual local chapters. Being a state officer takes hours of hard work and dedication, and this group committed an incredible amount of time and effort to ensure the continual success of the State Association. As your State Officer Coordinator, I want to say thank you to them for making my job so enjoyable. I encourage anyone who is thinking of becoming a state officer to take that step and allow yourself to “[X]perience the Difference” as an officer for this great organization. As a former member and state officer and now State Officer Coordinator and local chapter advisor, I know first hand the difference this organization can make in one’s personal and professional life. It can aid in developing leadership and career essential skills while making connections with those in the business world. I want to wish all of you the very best of luck in your competitive events, and I hope to see you in Atlanta in April for the International Career Development Conference. Volume 41 , Issue 1 2007 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Career Development Conference Winners Honorary Life Member Mark Chandler Meridian Community College Teacher of the Year Barbara Nielsen Coahoma Community College 100% Membership Coahoma Community College Hinds Community College—Rankin Itawamba Community College Northeast MS Community College Pin/T-shirt Design Thomas Pinkton Coahoma Community College Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Supports the Educational Endeavors of Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi! Banner/Program Design East Mississippi Community College Newsletter/Web Page Award Coahoma CC Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez East MS CC Hinds CC Rankin Hind CC Raymond Itawamba CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Northeast MS CC Pearl River CC State Charity – Autism $680.00 Coahoma CC East MS CC Hinds CC Jackson MS Gulf Coast CC JC Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Raymond Itawamba CC Northeast MS CC Pearl River CC Auto Service Center 105 North Road - P.O. Box 148 Booneville, MS 38829 (662) 728-3830 Page 5 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 6 2007 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Career Development Conference Winners Continued: Business Simulations: AAML APPAREL & ACCESSORIES First Name Tessa Lori Kristina Conchetta Last Name Piersky Jeffery Dorcik Thomas College Northeast MS CC Hinds CC Jackson MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Pearl River CC FSMM FINANCIAL SERVICES First Name Molly Cassandra Alice Last Name Burcham Eggleston Hampton HMM HOSPITALITY First Name Melissa April Michele Deneatta Lamario Roseayn Last Name Davis Simon Schifano King Latham Rorie RFSM RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE First Name Amanda Megan Dana Barbara Michael Lamesha Last Name Diller Edmonds Guest Young Grant Patton RMML College Northeast MS CC East MS CC East MS CC Rank 1 2 3 4 Rank 1 2 3 College Northeast MS CC East MS CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Raymond Northeast MS CC College Northwest MS CC Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Hinds CC Jackson MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Hinds CC Jackson Northeast MS CC Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 RETAIL First Name Todd Shelvy Crystal Robert Brittany Luke Last Name Barnett Coleman Beard Harris Chedotal Podskarby College Itawamba CC Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Raymond Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Jackson Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Volume 41 , Issue 1 Business Simulations Continued: TTMM TRAVEL & TOURISM First Name Torie Justin Jamill Kristi Antonio Last Name Sampson Courson Gilliam Nielsen Mullins College Meridian CC Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Jackson University of Mississippi Northeast MS CC Rank 1 2 3 4 5 2007 Outstanding Local Chapter Member 1st CAMPUS BOOK MART Brittany Edmond Hind CC-Raymond Finalists: Thomas Pinkton Todd Barnett Jamie Nylander Antonio Mullins Coahoma CC Itawamba CC Hinds CC Rankin Northeast MS CC ...books, and so much MORE! www.campusbookmart.com Chapter of the Year Northeast MS CC Pearl River CC Hinds CC Rankin Coahoma CC TAILGATING SUPPLIES! 1 2 3 4 L ARE APP R THE ! 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A 2906 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS (601)261 – 9690 Since 1995 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 8 2007 STATE CDC PREPARED BUSINESS PRESENTATION WINNERS: ADC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN First Name Last Name College Tyler Davidson Meridian CC Tony Hopkins Meridian CC Brittany Harris Meridian CC Jamie Nylander Hinds CC Rankin Heather Walls Hinds CC Rankin Julian Ingalls University of Southern Mississippi DES DESIGN PRESENTATION First Name Megan Darby Sarah Jeremy ENP First Name Roger Britney Kristen John Sara Lionel Shane Ryan Casey Last Name Edmonds Fayard Taylor Wilkins ENTREPRENEURSHIP Last Name Brown Edmond Carrington Clarkson Gordon Land Carlson Ericksen Crabb SALES REPRESENTATIVE First Name Stephanie Molly Cherry Amanda Jessica Lauren Last Name Brauchle Burcham Johnson Diller DeVaughn Clark WEBD WEB DESIGN First Name Lucretia Elisha Jason Antonio Brandy Joey Last Name Langford Dozier Parker Mullins Moss Beloate College Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez MS Gulf Coast CC Jackson County East MS CC Northwest MS CC College Itawamba CC Hinds CC Raymond Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Meridian CC Northwest MS CC Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC SRP Rank 1 1 1 2 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 College MS Gulf Coast CC Jackson County Northeast MS CC East MS CC Northwest MS CC Itawamba CC Hinds CC Rankin College Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC East MS CC Northwest MS CC Rank 1 2 3 4 Rank 1 1 2 2 3 4 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Volume 41 , Issue 1 2007 STATE CDC CASE STUDY EVENT WINNERS: BETH BUSINESS ETHICS First Name Amy Melissa Christin Mary Tronshetta Charles Daniel Josh Lucretia Elisha Timothy Justin Last Name Andrews Rea Nettles Manning McTiller Brumfield Connors Buckingham Langford Dozier Bounds Martin BLAW BUSINESS LAW First Name Seaira Gleniece Jodi Pacensica Varsha S. Chris Last Name Kendrick Robinson Wilemon Roman Berry Dumal College Itawamba CC Itawamba CC Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Jackson Hinds CC Raymond Hinds CC Raymond Northwest MS CC Northwest MS CC Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Pearl River CC Pearl River CC College Hinds CC Raymond Hinds CC Raymond Itawamba CC Itawamba CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis BBM BUSINESS TO BUSINESS First Name Casey Anthony Darby Stephanie Kristen Sara Ben Chris Mitchell Ricardo Erica Mandy Last Name Wigginton Barton Fayard Brauchle Carrington Gordon Basden Jones Evans Harrington Lawhorn Sides ECOM E-Commerce First Name Harmony Paula Last Name Raffeo Bristow Rank College Itawamba CC Itawamba CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jackson County MS Gulf Coast CC Jackson County Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC East MS CC East MS CC Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC College MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Northeast MS CC Page 9 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Rank 1 1 2 2 3 3 Rank 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Rank 1 2 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 10 2007 STATE CDC CASE STUDY EVENT WINNERS CONTINUED: MDHR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING First Name Thomas Cherie Marilyn Lauren Ryan Dana Last Name Pinkton Peterson Peterson Clark Ericksen Johnston College Coahoma CC Pearl River CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Hinds CC Rankin Northeast MS CC Hinds CC Jackson INT INTERNATIONAL MARKETING First Name Regina Mona LaQuita Sarah MM Last Name College Rank Rambus East MS CC 1 Thomas East MS CC 1 Green East MS CC 2 Taylor East MS CC 2 Marketing Management First Name Rashell Julian Enda Britney Casey Christopher SMM First Name Will Katie Anna Stephanie Christina Casey Last Name Reese-Davis Ingalls Huff Edmond Crabb McGowan Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 College Pearl River CC University of Southern Mississippi Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Hinds CC Raymond Northeast MS CC Hinds CC Jackson Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 SALES MANAGER MEETING Last Name Quinn Ellis Heredia Hardin Ott Oaks College Pearl River CC MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis MS Gulf Coast CC Jackson County Hinds CC Raymond Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Northeast MS CC Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Volume 41 , Issue 1 SUPPORT $$$$SAVE SAVEMONEY MONEY $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ BY PURCHASING YOUR DECA IMAGES MERCHANDISE HERE AT THE STATE CONFERENCE, YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS! 2007 STATE CDC CASE STUDY EVENT WINNERS CONTINUED: SEM SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING First Name Chris Michael Joe Darron Heather Jamie Chad Jerri D'Von Matt Jason Zach Last Name McLuckie Sigafoose Swayzer Milsap Walls Nylander Wactor Proby Williams Wilbanks Parker Brownlee College MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis MS Gulf Coast CC Jeff Davis Hinds CC Raymond Hinds CC Raymond Hinds CC Rankin Hinds CC Rankin Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC Page 11 Rank 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 12 Pearl River CC Delta Epsilon Chi Chapter Travels to Fall Leadership Pearl River Community College’s Delta Epsilon Chi Chapter got their year started by attending the Fall Leadership Conference in Raymond, Mississippi. Fall Leadership is designed to introduce new members to the world of ΔΕΧ and to enhance their marketing and business skills. At the conference, students got to learn valuable lessons about how to be successful in the business world. Students also got a chance to use their creative minds and compete for the opportunity to design the state pin and poster that will be used at the state and international conferences. The state officers gave students an inside look on what it takes to be successful in a role play event and students got to test their skills by participating in mock role play events while at the conference. Brandi Chuter of Picayune, MS said that the conference gave her the boost of motivation that she was looking for and felt even more driven to participate in the state and, hopefully, international conferences. The entire Mississippi delegation enjoyed lunch together and got the opportunity to meet other students from chapters across the state. Front Row L-R: Rashell Reese, Sonja Baker, and Brandi Chuter Middle Row: Teresa Smith Back Row L-R: Carol Williams and Delana Foster Pearl River CC Students Take a Lesson from the “Big Apple” Over the holiday break nine students from the Business Marketing Program at Pearl River Community College took a trip to New York City in order to gain “real world” knowledge from some of the business industry’s best. The two instructors from the program, Carol Williams and Delana Foster, also accompanied the group. The group arrived in New York City to find themselves in a true “winter wonderland.” A major ice and snow storm had covered the city making the trip all the more special. After gathering their luggage and taxiing to their hotel, the group decided to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at one of the city’s many great restaurants and made a visit to the infamous Times Square. “There is just something about standing in the middle of Times Square that is special. It makes you feel like you are in a movie,” said Allie Stockstill of Picayune. The trip would have not been complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building which gave the group a view like no other. Retailing is just one of the many courses that the students must take in order to complete their degree at Pearl River. There is no better time or place to experience the world of retailing than New York during the Christmas season. Famous retailers like Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf and Goodman spend large amounts of time and efforts with regards to visual merchandising in hopes (Continued on page 13) Volume 41 , Issue 1 (Continued from page 12) to draw consumers into their stores. The trip also included a visit to Central Park and The Natural History Museum. Students that attended the trip were: Angel Thiac - Columbia, Chase CallahanCovington, LA, Tyler Lee- Purvis, Allie StockstillPicayune, Rashell Reese - Picayune, Teresa Smith Hancock, Heather Williams - Natchez, Jessica Burch Picayune, and Brandi Chuter - Picayune. PRCC Painting the Town Pink The month of October has been dedicated by the American Cancer Society as the month to remember those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pearl River Community College’s Delta Epsilon Chi Chapter decided to get involved and show their support by designing a breast cancer awareness shirt and selling them, with the proceeds going towards research, awareness, and support of victims of the disease. The group raised and donated $500 to the charity. Oooh La La Boutique Oxford’s Ultimate Accessory Shop Charlotte Withrow, Owner 265 N Lamar Blvd Ste V Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-4620 Delta Epsilon Chi Gets Jazzed Up Mississippi’s State President Will Quinn from Pearl River Community College and Advisor for Pearl River Community College and State Officer Coordinator Delana Foster attended the Collegiate Leadership Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 24. The conference was held at the New Orleans Marriott and is designed to further advance student’s leadership and career skills. Those who attended the conference received a first hand look inside the thriving Mardi Gras industry with a tour of Mardi Gras World, a business dedicated to creating new and preserving past pieces from the celebrations. The group also got to meet other delegates from across the nation where ideas about fundraising and increasing chapter membership were discussed. Page 13 A trip to New Orleans would not be complete without getting to enjoy some of the local cuisine. Part of the Mississippi delegation sat down for dinner at the Redfish Grill where they enjoyed local classics like jambalaya and gumbo. Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 14 Northeast MS Community College [X]perience The Northeast Chapter is actively [X]periencing the Difference this year under the leadership of Chapter President Antonio Mullins and Chapter Vice President Josh Hurd. We have been very active this year with many activities. Several of our members participated in the Fall Leadership Conference at the C.M. Brewer Conference Center in Raymond, MS. From there, we went to the Collegiate Leadership Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana. The atmosphere was amazing, and the Peak Performance Leadership Program was very informative. On the local level our chapter has been busy with fundraisers and community service projects . During DECA week we had our annual Pot Luck Luncheon which, as always, was greatly supported by the faculty, staff, and administration of Northeast. We also had a fundraiser with a prize drawing for donations received, which raised money to assist us with some of our community service and conference expenses. We also had our fourth annual Battle of the Bands. The concert was once again held on campus. Ten bands Participated, ending the night with Mind Set Mello taking home the prize. Our annual Family and Friend Night was a great success. There were nearly 50 in attendance. This event is held once a year for our chapter and division Officer Installation Ceremony, and it gives us an opportunity to let our family and friends know about Delta Epsilon Chi. At Christmas, we chose two Angels from the local Angel Tree and in February we are spreading the love by making and decorating heart-shaped Valentine cakes for a fundraising project. We are excited to see what the new year will bring us at the State Conference and encourage everyone to do their best in each of their competitive events. [X]perience the Difference with Northeast Mississippi Community College Delta Epsilon Chi DECA Volume 41 , Issue 1 Northwest MS Community College Delta Epsilon Chi The Northwest Mississippi Community College Chapter had an exciting and successful Fall 2007 semester. From Bake Sales to Toys for Tots, our chapter put into action this year’s theme of [X]periencing the Difference! Our first big event was the Fall Leadership Conference in Raymond, Mississippi on October 2, 2007. While there, we practiced our role playing skills and enjoyed networking with other fellow members. Mr. Michael Armstrong’s speech on planning and setting goals for the future was outstanding! Our chapter was the only Mississippi Chapter to attend the 2007 Collegiate Leadership Academy in New York at the Fashion Institute of Technology. We would like to give a big thank you to Finish Line for sponsoring the event. Todd Gehrmann’s speech on “Achieving Excellence through Understanding and Action” was phenomenal. While we were in New York, we had a chance to network with many different chapters from all over the United States. During our four day stay, we enjoyed all aspects of the city. The Rockettes did a wonderful performance. Even though Broadway Show stage hands were on strike, that did not keep us from the theater - we saw an Off-Broadway play, “The Perfect Crime.” We were able to meet the actors, and the star actress gave us front row seats. We had a luncheon at Tavern on the Green in Central Park and also experienced fine dining in a multitude of international restaurants. Overall, the trip to New York was a wonderful, educational experience. Our chapter has already started preparing for a fantastic 2008! We have a large number of students interested in attending the Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Career Development Conference in Hattiesburg. We look forward to reconnecting with our fellow state members! Tavern on the Green: From left to right: Jeremy Wilkins, Melissa Browder-Forrestor, Ann Todd, Katherine Mistilis, Kayla Bridgewater, & Daniel Conners Hampton Hotel: From left to right: Jeremy Wilkins, Daniel Conners, Tim Gilmore, Kayla Bridgewater, Melissa Browder-Forrestor, & Katherine Mistilis Page 15 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 16 Directions to Delta Epsilon Chi Websites Type address www.msdeltaepsilonchi.org YOU’RE THERE!!!! We hope you enjoy the pictures and information that can be found on our website!! East Mississippi Community College East Mississippi Community College-Golden Triangle Campus Delta Epsilon Chi (ΔΕΧ) Chapter hosted the High School Northern District DECA Competition on January 18, 2008. EMCC-GT ΔΕΧ consists of students in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business & Marketing Management, and Banking & Finance. Mr. Robin Niles, Marketing Instructor at West Point Career Technology Center, planned the event for approximately 150 students. EMCC Business and Marketing Management students and advisor, Mrs. Lori Smith, welcomed high school participants and registered them in their respective events. Mrs. Janet Gullett, advisor, and the Banking & Finance students arranged parking and escorted participants to their events. Dr. Linda Farrar, advisor, and the Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM) students prepared and served a continental breakfast for judges and high school advisors. The HRM students also prepared box lunches for everyone. DECA students competed in 15 events and represented 12 school districts throughout northeast Mississippi. Page 17 Nielsen, Barbara Mullins, Antonio Nielsen, Kristi Pinkton, Thomas & Peterson, Majeana McGaughy, TJ & Parker, Jason Coahoma CC & Northeast MS CC Other Honors Burcham, Molly Davidson, Tyler & Harris, Brittany & Hopkins, Tony Huff, Enda Ingalls, Julian McLuckie, Chris & Sigafoose, Michael Pinkton, Thomas Sampson, Torie Competitive Event Certificate of Competence Piersky, Tessa Exam Event Winner Buckingham, Josh & Connors, Daniel Diller, Amanda (Role-Play Winner) Kendtick, Seaira & Robinson, Gleniece Raffeo, Harmony Roman, Pacensia & Wilemon, Jodi Advisor of the Year State Leadership Award State Leadership Award Chapter Leadership Awards Chapter Leadership Awards Community Service Awards Sales Representative Advertising Campaign Marketing Management Marketing Management Sports and Entertainment Marketing Human Resource Management Decision Making Travel & Tourism Apparel & Accessories Business Ethics Restaurant and Food Service Business Law E-commerce Decision Making Business Law Business Ethics Retail Management Design Presentation Sales Manager Meeting Web Page Design Sports & Entertainment Marketing Sales Manager Meeting Andrews, Amy & Rea, Melissa Barnett, Todd (Role-Play Winner) Edmonds, Megan Heredia, Anna McGaughy, TJ & Parker, Jason Milsap, Darron & Swayzer, Joe Quinn, Will FINALISTS MS Delta Epsilon Chi 2007 ICDC Winners Coahoma CC Northeast MS CC University of Mississippi Coahoma CC Northeast MS CC Northeast MS CC Meridian CC Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez University of Southern Mississippi MS Gulf Coast CC JD Coahoma CC Meridian CC Northeast MS CC Northwest MS CC Northwest MS CC Hinds CC Raymond MS Gulf Coast CC JD Itawamba CC Itawamba CC Itawamba CC Copiah Lincoln CC Natchez MS Gulf Coast CC JC Northeast MS CC Hinds CC Raymond Pearl River CC Orlando, FL Volume 41 , Issue 1 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Mississippi DECA Alumni Division 2007-08 Page 18 2007-08 State Delta Epsilon Chi Sponsorships • State Officers: President Robin Niles Vice PresidentLisa Wilbourn SecretaryVacant ReporterKristi Nielsen CoordinatorTim Gilmore Chairman of the Board- Jim Bowers Short Term Goals: -To manage a sponsorship drive to get $250.00 sponsorships for the High School Division and a $250.00 sponsorships for the Delta Epsilon Chi Division. (Alumni Goal: 4 DECA & 3 DELTA) -To raise funds for a $250.00 scholarship for the High School Division and a $250.00 scholarship for the Delta Epsilon Chi Division. Barbara Nielsen Memorial • Jim Bowers • MS DECA Alumni Division - 3 • MS ΔΕΧ State Action Team - 2 • MS Hospitality and Restaurant Association - 2 • Northeast HRM ΔΕΧ−DECA Alumni Chapter • NEMCC Tiger Bed & Breakfast • Oooh La La Boutique • Post-Secondary MS Association of Marketing Educators - 2 We thank these individuals and groups for sponsoring 14 of our competitive events, which will allow the Alumni Division to award travel scholarships to the International Delta Epsilon Chi Conference in Atlanta, Georgia for our State Career Development Conference Winners. -To organize the communication efforts within the Alumni Division. (e-mail database & web-site) -To increase active membership in the Alumni Division and participation at conferences. (Recruit Retiree Participation) Mississippi Jim Bowers DECA Foundation The DECA Foundation was started to help provide financial security to DECA and Delta Epsilon Chi in Mississippi. We accept tax exempt contributions and then use the interest from these funds to assist both divisions of DECA in Mississippi. This year we are awarding travel scholarship to the top three winners in each division in the amount of $25.00 per event and place. These funds are available only to those chapters that have contributed to the MS DECA Foundation in the current year in an amount of at least $100.00. Many chapters get a lot more back in travel scholarships than their contributions each year. The funds are invested and allow our organizations to have funds to assist us when needed to keep our organizations strong. Volume 41 , Issue 1 • • • • Basic Newsletter Guidelines Articles need to typed. Articles must be read and approved by Chapter Advisor Articles may be submitted via mail or email along with name, address, and phone number of a contact person for each article submitted. Photos are welcomed. Please identify people in pictures. Chapter of the Year “Scrapbook” Guidelines • • • Newsletter/Web Design Award Judging Guidelines 15 Meets submission guidelines 10 Neatness, article title, grammatically correct 10 Pictures, including names of all persons 5 Length Evaluation of articles 10 Articles submitted to Newsletter & Web-site 15 Chapter involvement activities 10 Community Service activities 5 Leadership development activities 15 Membership development activities Professional development activities 5 100 points Send photo(s) and articles to: ΔΕΧ State Reporter c/o Tim Gilmore Northeast MS Community College Hotel and Restaurant Management NEMCC Box 1545 Booneville, MS 38829 or Fax: 662-720-7307 Email: tdgilmore@nemcc.edu • • • • Table of Contents Required Conference Attendance 20 2007 State 2007 International 2007 Fall Conference 2007 Collegiate Leadership Academy Leadership/Professional Development 20 Professional Conference Seminars/Workshops Officer Elections/Program of Work Misc. Projects Public Relations/Membership Development 20 Each Documented Activity Chapter Roster Submitted by Due dates Promotion of ΔEX-DECA Week Submit Articles to State Newsletter Community/College Service Activities 25 Each documented Activity Support of the State Designated Charity Fundraiser and Other Chapter Activities 15 Each documented Activity Recruit Full State Sponsorship ($250.00) Scrapbook Design 25 Cover and Scrapbook Creativity Neatness Captions, Section Titles, Pictures Labeled Organization Overall Impression Total 125 (max) (The first 100 points are judged with Scrapbook Chairperson present) Support your Mississippi DECA Alumni Division and the Mississippi Jim Bowers DECA Foundation because they support YOU! Page 19 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi – DECA State Newsletter Page 20 I believe in the future which I am planning for myself in the field of marketing and management, and in the opportunities which my vocation offers. I believe in fulfilling the highest measure of service to my vocation, my fellow beings, my country, and my God-that by so doing, I will be rewarded with personal satisfaction and material wealth. I believe in the democratic philosophies of private enterprise and competition, and in the freedoms of this nation-that these philosophies allow for the fullest development of my individual abilities. I believe that by doing my best to live according to these high principles, I will be of greater service to both myself and mankind.
