issue #3 - area 6 newsletter
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This is the November edition of the Area 6 DECA Newsletter!TRANSCRIPT
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As WRLC and Area Competition approaches, have you looked through your
closet to see if you have the appropriate clothing? Washington DECA has a
much more strict dress code than any other state association and that’s
because we hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Ladies; remember to always wear closed toed shoes, nylons, and your skirts
at knee length! Gentlemen; ties always go great with a button up shirt and
pair of slacks!
At WRLC you will see kids from other states walking around in denim, but
remember for Washington DECA members, NO DENIM. That’s a must. If an
advisor, Washington DECA Staff or State Officer sees you in denim, you will
be asked to changed. So take a look at these pictures to help you in your
packing process!
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AREA 6 CHAPTERS:
Chiawana
Grandview
Hanford
Kahlotus
Kamiakin
Kennewick
Pasco
Richland
Southridge
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Dress Code - 1
Spirit Award - 2
Member of the Month - 3
DECA Month - 4
Hurricane Sandy Miracle Minute - 5
Chapter Visitations - 6
Calendar - 7
Trivia - 7
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Other ways to get points...
Inside Story Headline
Spirit Award! The purpose of the Area Spirit Award is to get members, advisors, and chapters as a whole more involved in activities. A chapter wins by having the most points in their spirit award “account” at the end of the DECA year. Points can be obtained in multiple ways such as; attending an Area event, “liking” the Area 6 FB Page, sending Britany a picture of your
DECA Chapter, having a chapter visitation, or being the fastest email reply to any email updates Britany sends out. The winning chapter is given the trophy, shown at the left, to keep in their DECA classroom for the following school year. The trophy will be engraved with the school name and winning year. My hope is that future Area 6
President’s will continue the Area 6 Spirit Award, therefore the trophy will be a “traveling” trophy and have many different school names on it. The points for each chapter will be shown in each newsletter. If you ever have any questions about how your chapter got its points, ask Britany!
Spirit Award Points:
Chiawana - 160
Grandview - 3
Hanford - 203
Kahlotus - 0
Kamiakin – 238
Kennewick - 240
Pasco – 235
Richland - 280
Southridge - 241
**The Area President’s home chapter can only earn points for events that do not require the Area President’s attendance.
Area 6 Spirit Award!
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Area 6 October Member of the Month
Jasmin Garcia, Pasco High School
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Why did you join DECA?
I joined DECA my junior year—I remember my older cousins, Ruben and Eric Garcia,
telling me before I even got into high school, “Join DECA!” I wanted to join because I
was interested in marketing, unfortunately, things didn’t work out, and the timing
wasn’t right. It wasn’t until my junior year when I joined 0 Hour School Store that I got
involved with DECA. Looking back at the short time I have been in DECA, I regret not
joining sooner, and if I had the chance to go back in time, I would have joined DECA as a
freshman.
How has DECA benefited you?
I find myself remembering things I learned in DECA and
applying it my other classes, especially at my internship
at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center in the business
department. The skills that DECA gives to you can be
applied in anything else you do.
How has DECA influenced the rest of your life?
DECA has influenced me to be active in the things that go
on in Pasco High School, which is something I didn’t do
before I joined. It has also influenced me to become a
great leader, delegator, and competitor, and to continue
with my goal in having a career that intertwines with
marketing.
What do you contribute to Pasco DECA?
I contribute to Pasco DECA by creating events for people to get interested and involved
in DECA, coming up with fundraising ideas and developing community service projects.
In addition, I support our chapter by helping sell apparel at the football games and
volunteering. I find I am able to manage the many DECA activities we have planned by
splitting up big tasks into smaller ones to try and make things run efficiently.
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Have you taken part in DECA Month? Take the Instagram
Photo a Day Challenge, use hash tag on Twitter & stay up
to date by “liking” Area 6 DECA on Facebook.
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With DECA Month coming full speed ahead, Hanford DECA was anxious to organize an event
to get our members excited about community service and kick off the year on a good note.
Our chapter focuses on leading with love, servitude being a high priority. Unfortunately, there
hadn’t been any opportunities in the community that specifically stood out to the team.
Then, at Wednesday’s officer meeting an idea of helping victims Hurricane Sandy was
interjected and the team instantly decided it was an excellent fit for a DECA month event.
The death toll reached 74 people as of November 1st due to this horrific natural disaster. Power
outages have been reported from 5.6 million businesses and homes. These shocking numbers
are what encouraged our team not only to do our part, but to invite all of Area 6 to take part
despite the late notice.
The plan is to conduct a Miracle Minute, a method that was brought to our attention at last
year’s Area 6 Competition. During lunches on Wednesday, November 7th and Thursday,
November 8th. Officers and sixteen members will introduce the concept to the cafeteria. Then,
upbeat music will blast through the speakers, and for 60 seconds DECA members will run
around the cafeteria collecting as much change from the student body as possible. We chose
to operate the event for two days, in hopes that Thursday will bring students prepared to do
their part. Along with the Miracle Minute, Hanford DECA will be accepting donations all week
long. After all calculations have been made, the funds will be
mailed directly to the Red Cross with a letter specifying that they
be used specifically for those individuals in need.
The energy at Hanford DECA is at all-time high. We are looking
forward to making an impact in some lives before heading to
WRLC to be impacted ourselves, by the propitious conference that Western Region DECA has
in store for us.
Holly Fritts Hanford DECA President
Hurricane Sandy Miracle Minute, Hanford DECA
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Chapter Visitations
Having Britany (President), Ashley (VP) Amy Rosi (State
President), or Mr. Cooper (WA DECA Staff) attend any
chapter event gives your chapter 50 points towards the
Spirit Award! Thanks for letting me visit your chapter and
welcoming me with such open arms!
Here’s how you can schedule a visitation:
1. Consult with your advisor about having a speaker attend
2. Contact the speaker via Facebook or email
3. Figure out a date that works for both parties
4. Earn 50 points towards your Spirit Award account!
“Do not follow
where the path
may lead. Go
instead where
there is no path
and leave a
trail.”
- Harold R.
McAlindon
“Like" Area 6 DECA to stay connected! facebook.com/area6DECA
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Trivia Question: The first five people to email Britany the completed
sentence gets 15 points towards their Spirit Award!
More than _______ DECA members are in _____
high school chapters in all ____ states and ____
countries.
Save the date!
November 8th - Area Officer Meeting @ KeHS 3:30
November 15, 16, 17, 18 - WRLC in Seattle!
November 22nd - Thanksgiving
December 13th - Area 6 Competition, Convention Center
December 20th - Winter Kids Carnival, Pasco HS
Welcome to Area 6, Kahlotus DECA and
advisor Mr. Cory Bartlett!