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Team 73! #OwnYourFuture
Your State Action Team!
The North Carolina DECA State Action Team is in full swing and ready to make this year one for the win!  We have been working hard to produce some prize worthy new programs, such as the DECA Diamond Chapter of the Year, and goals for North Carolina DECA.  To further understand all of this and who we are, here are some quick summaries about each of your state officers.

Reed Conner: State President
  • " I tend to find myself always desiring to be outside doing either fly fishing, backpacking, or simply being with friends.  Most of these friends I mentioned are ones I have made through my involvement in Student Council, Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Swimming, and of course, DECA.  Having the privilege to be a leader in all of these activities has helped shape who I am.  I greatly appreciate everything I have been blessed with and all that I have come to learn from my busy yet priceless life.  As NC DECA President, I hope to produce other leaders within our amazing state so that they can taste a piece of the pie that I eat everyday.  As Uncle Ben from Spiderman once said, "With great power comes great responsibility."  I could not agree more and encourage all of NC DECA to take that as a challenge. Keep moving forward, make a difference, and always look for an adventure."
Chapter of the Year is Back!

North Carolina DECA is excited to announce a new program the State Action Team has created to help chapters become more active, engaged, and well-rounded. DECA encompasses more than just competition, and it is important to remind members of DECA's Guiding Principles.
  • There are five categories: one for each point of the DECA Diamond - Academically Prepared, Professionally Responsible, Community Oriented, and Experienced Leaders - and Social Media.
  • On December 1, 2016 a Google Form will be released on ncdeca.org for advisors to complete.
  • In order for us to document all the ways your chapter is owning their future this year, photos of tasks and activities MUST be posted to social media using #NCDECADiamond. This is the only way we can verify your participation.
  • DEADLINE: January 20th, 2017.
  • Impressive participation in NC DECA Diamond Chapter of the Year will culminate in the presentation of the Diamond Cup at the 2017 NC DECA CDC to the top scoring chapter. The big winners from each of the five regions will be recognized.

We encourage all NC DECA chapters to be "In It to Win It" by competing to become the 2017 NC DECA Diamond Chapter of the Year and Own Your Future!
Your State Action Team!
Sloane Yates: Triad Region VP
  • "I am so excited to work with the Triad Region this year by improving communication and increasing involvement for every chapter member.  When I am not devoting my time to DECA, I enjoy doing gymnastics and pole vaulting.  In the future, I hope to be an anesthesiologist in the United States Navy.  I cannot wait to meet and get to know all of the NC DECA members this year, and help them to be In it to Win it!"

 

Josh Scott: Blue Ridge Region VP

 

  • " I always look for the adventure, I have never enjoyed sitting idle inside or doing nothing. I enjoy traveling, photography, studying history, and being with family and friends. My friends and I share a passion for photography, we have traveled all across the United States photographing many different things. The people in my life have influenced who I am today, I was raised on the ideology of "To those whom much is given, much is expected." I am honored to be North Carolina's Blue Ridge Region Vice-President, I love to hear about the success of North Carolina DECA members.  I know that North Carolina DECA has the ability to do amazing things, I cannot wait to see what this state is capable of."
Follow NC DECA on Social Media

Hey, you, yes you, reading this right now, are you following NC DECA on all of our social media platforms?? If not, then you are missing out! Stop reading this, grab your phone, log onto all social media sites that your chapter uses, and follow NC DECA, specific account names are listed below. NC DECA uses social media to facilitate important reminders and fun news updates, straight from Team 73, to all of our chapters.
  • Twitter: @NC_DECA
  • Instagram: nc_deca
  • Snapchat: ncdeca
  • Facebook: @NCDECA
Your State Action Team!


 

Andrew Weatherman: Dixie Pines Region VP
  • "I am defined by my hair - the "fro" as people call it.  Just like it sounds, the fro is a big, floppy mess of...well, mess. Enough about my hair. I live by the motto "work hard, play hard" (not really, I just googled some clique quote): I put in full effort in the classroom, school community, and soccer field. I hold various leadership positions throughout my school, and I am a member of several honor societies. An avid Charlotte 49ers fan, I spend a chunk of my free time cheering on the Niners, on the court, and on the field. As a first-year DECA member last year, I competed and placed in PMK and the Start-up Business Plan event. As an NC DECA state officer, my goal is for members to realize that potential is just an abstract thought - an idea that beckons to be invalidated and rewritten. The sky is not the limit, it has never been, the limit is what you say it is. Pioneer a new beginning by starting at the end."
2016-2017 Membership Goals
DEADLINE: February 2, 2017

Are you wanting to reach your membership goals? North Carolina DECA has the ability to grow exponentially, and you can help.  This year's members can risk it all and go for the highest membership levels.
  • Bronze- Lowest Membership Level- Increase of 11 student members.
  • Silver- Middle Membership Level- Increase of 12 student members and a combination of 12 professional and alumni members.
  • Gold- Highest Membership Level- Increase of 13 that includes 13 professional and 13 alumni members.

North Carolina DECA encourages everyone to defy the odds and take all or nothing in the 2016-1017 membership campaign, we wish you the best of luck. The links to the membership campaigns are listed below:  



Your State Action Team!
 Jamison Koch: Coastal Region VP
  • "In my free time I love doing  pottery, volunteering in my community, and looking for new opportunities for my passion of photography. As an officer in DECA, I enjoy socializing and meeting members who are as eager to learn as I was. Through DECA, I hope to inspire our members just as past state officers have inspired me."

 

Haylee Hicks: Metrolina Region VP

 

  • "Aside from my passion for DECA, I am a Varsity Cheerleading Captain, involved in multiple clubs and honor societies and am a leader in my church and community. I love to travel, drink coffee and spend time with my friends and family. I have been dedicated to DECA since my freshman year and I am so fortunate to spend my last year as a high school division member, serving as a NC DECA State Officer. It is important that members know what it means to be a well-rounded DECA student and get the most out of their DECA career and I look forward to leading NC DECA through a "winning" year!"
 
We hope that these brief introductions help NC DECA members truly understand what we are all about.  This year, we would love to make as many visits to NC DECA chapters as possible so that we can work hand-in-hand with our members on topics such as competition, leadership, and community service.  Please feel free to contact any of the State Action Team and make sure to follow all of us on social media.  Let's make this DECA year a show worthy one!