2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Newsletter

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2008 Mississippi Delta Epsilon Chi State Newsletter
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
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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
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Will Quinn, State President
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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
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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.
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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
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Hinds CC Jackson
MS Gulf Coast CC JC
Hinds CC Rankin
Hinds CC Raymond
Itawamba CC
Northeast MS CC
Pearl River CC
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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
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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!
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4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rank
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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2007-08 State Delta Epsilon Chi
Sponsorships
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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