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Meet the Social Media Team!

Hello everyone!

Let’s take a minute to meet the interns who will be working around the clock during WRLC (and beforehand) to make sure everything social media related goes smoothly.

Saurabh Mahajan: “Saurabh Mahajan is a State President, Youth Governor, and small business owner among other things — but most importantly, he’s a friend.”

You can connect with Saurabh by following him on Twitter (@SawRubMahajan), adding him on Facebook (facebook.com/SaurabhMahajan12) and becoming friends with him on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=101593043&trk=tab_pro).

Victoria Cana:“Want to know Victoria’s secret? Twitter, Facebook, Yammer, LinkedIn. You name it, Victoria’s got it. Victoria Cana is Nevada DECA’s social media savvy VP of Publicity and an aspiring news anchor or PR Manager. She’s passionate about public relations, journalism, and all things DECA.”

You can connect with Victoria by following her on Twitter (@victoriaccret), adding her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/victoriacana), and becoming friends with her on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-cana/2b/76b/ab7).

Dallas Davis: “Hey Western Region DECA, My name is Dallas Davis. I’m the New Mexico DECA Vice President of Membership and I look forward to the opportunities that await us at WRLC 2011. See y’all in Sunny San Diego.”

You can connect with Dallas by following him on Twitter (@DECAdallasdavis), adding him on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/decadallasdavis) and becoming friends with him on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=118607695&trk=tab_pro).

Tyler Dyer: “My name is Tyler Dyer I’m a member of WA DECA and the current VP of my DECA chapter. I am really excited to network with everyone at the conference and post about WRLC!”

You can connect with Tyler by following him on Twitter (@thenameistyler), adding him on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/tjdyer) and becoming friends with him on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tyler-dyer/41/891/75a).

Kyungna Kim: “Hey! My name is Kyungna Kim. I’m currently VP of my DECA chapter, and I’m looking forward to working with you all at WRLC DECA 2011!”

You can connect with Kyungna by following her on Twitter (@kkim_jqn), adding her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kim.kyungna) and becoming friends with her on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=83297992).

Brittany Lucero: “I have been a DECA member for 4 years now and am currently “Aspiring Higher” by communicating with and leading others as an Arizona DECA State Representative.”

You can connect with Brittany by following her on Twitter (@brittanynlucero), adding her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/brittanylucero16), and becoming friends with her on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top).

Kavya Methukupally: “Hey Everyone! I’m Kavya Methukupally and I’m currently the Vice President at Foothill DECA. DECA has been an amazing experience for me. I can’t wait to meet all of you at WRLC!”

You can connect with Kavya by following her on Twitter (@kavyametro), and by adding her on Facebook (Facebook.com/KavyaMetro).

Ross Snyder: “Hey Everyone! My name is Ross Snyder and I am the Public Relations officer for the Pinnacle DECA Chapter in sunny Phoenix, AZ.”

You can connect with Ross by following him on Twitter (@rosssnyder), adding him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rosssnyder21), and becoming friends with him on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/rosssnyder21).

Vincent Velez: “I’m from Arizona DECA, Barry Goldwater High School. I want to be an innovative entrepreneur. I enjoy staying fit: Competitive swimming, cross training, lifting.”

You can connect with Vincent by following him on Twitter (@v3velez), adding him on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=669817413), and becoming friends with him on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?report%2Esuccess=88GfZh25oYpGMv_ncXhqwkk2axsD1cOiNrQErX7HNxy7raoMejQEhfBsYJTYoZpJLJh9oM).

Ling Zeng: “Hey! My name is Ling. I’m currently a member of Rancho Bernardo DECA and part of the Social Media Intern Team at WRLC DECA 2011. I’m so excited to get to interact with everyone and expand my network!”

You can connect with Ling by following her on Twitter (@linglingglinggg), adding her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1506174112), and becoming friends with her on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ling-zeng/41/b17/2b2).

Make sure to connect with all of us, and always make sure to GET DECA!

Meet the 2011 Social Media Team

Dear DECA innovators,

The following information is about your 2011 WRLC Social Media Team. We are all on board into publicizing this year’s conference and contributing our work into making this one unforgettable. Check out each person’s short bio and make sure to follow them on twitter and friend them on Facebook.

Let’s start with our Social Media Coach who will be our (intern’s) mentor in this chapter of our lives, Jonathan Block.

Jonathan Block

http://www.facebook.com/jonathanfblock

@JonathanFBlock

I help organizations communicate with strategy & clarity. I’m a consultant w/Accenture. Former Ass’t Press Sec to First Lady & political appointee at Dep’t of Justice

Victoria Cana

http://www.facebook.com/victoriacana?ref=pb

@victoriaccret

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-cana/2b/76b/ab7

Want to know Victoria’s secret? Twitter, Facebook, Yammer, LinkedIn. You name it, Victoria’s got it. Victoria Cana is Nevada DECA’s social media savvy VP of Publicity and an aspiring news anchor or PR Manager. She’s passionate about public relations, journalism, and all things DECA.

Dallas Davis

http://www.facebook.com/decadallasdavis?ref=pb

@DECAdallas

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=118607695&trk=tab_pro

Hey Western Region DECA, My name is Dallas Davis. I’m the New Mexico DECA Vice President of Membership and I look forward to the opportunities that await us at WRLC 2011. See y’all in Sunny San Diego.

Tyler Dyer

http://www.facebook.com/tjdyer?ref=pb

@thenameistyler

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tyler-dyer/41/891/75a

My name is Tyler Dyer I’m a member of WA DECA and the current VP of my DECA chapter. I am really excited to network with everyone at the conference and post about WRLC!

Kyunga Kim

http://www.facebook.com/kim.kyungna?ref=pb

@kkim_jqn

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=83297992

Hey! My name is Kyungna Kim. I’m currently VP of my DECA chapter, and I’m looking forward to working with you all at WRLC DECA 2011!

Brittany Lucero

http://www.facebook.com/brittanylucero16?ref=pb

@britannynlucero

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

I have been a DECA member for 4 years now and am currently “Aspiring Higher” by communicating with and leading others as an Arizona DECA State Representative.

Saurabh Mahajan

http://www.facebook.com/SaurabhMahajan12?ref=pb

@SawrubMahajan

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=101593043&trk=tab_pro

Saurabh Mahajan is a State President, Youth Governor, and small business owner among other things — but most importantly, he’s a friend.

Kavya Methukupally

http://www.facebook.com/KavyaMetro?ref=pb

@kavyametro

Hey Everyone! I’m Kavya Methukupally and I’m currently the Vice President at Foothill DECA. DECA has been an amazing experience for me. I can’t wait to meet all of you at WRLC!

Ross Snyder

http://www.facebook.com/rosssnyder21?ref=pb

@rossnyder

www.linkedin.com/in/rosssnyder21

Hey Everyone! My name is Ross Snyder and I am the Public Relations officer for the Pinnacle DECA Chapter in sunny Phoenix, AZ.

Ling Zeng

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1506174112&ref=pb

@linglingglinggg

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ling-zeng/41/b17/2b2

Hey! My name is Ling. I’m currently a member of Rancho Bernardo DECA and part of the Social Media Intern Team at WRLC DECA 2011. I’m so excited to get to interact with everyone and expand my network!

Vincent Velez (me)

http://www.facebook.com/v3velez

@v3velez

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?report%2Esuccess=88GfZh25oYpGMv_ncXhqwkk2axsD1cOiNrQErX7HNxy7raoMejQEhfBsYJTYoZpJLJh9oM

I’m from Arizona DECA, Barry Goldwater High School. I want to be an innovative entrepreneur. I enjoy staying fit: Competitive swimming, cross training, lifting.

 

Vince Velez reminding you to live for today and work for tomorrow.

Meet the 2011 Social Media Interns

Western Region DECA is excited for its first ever Social Media Internship program at WRLC–The goal is to help the world GET DECA through social media channels.

The following information is about your 2011 WRLC Social Media Team. The Social Media Team is working with public relations experts who have advised communications and media for organizations ranging from The White House to large non-profits to Fortune 500 corporations. We will be learning how to really do social media by reporting all the happenings of WRLC!

We encourage all of you to check out our bios and GET CONNECTED with us on twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for updates, reports, and live coverage of the conference. If you see one of us at WRLC, don’t be afraid to say hello and share what you are learning and experiencing at WRLC. We promise we’re friendly, sociable people who don’t bite!

 

Victoria Cana

Want to know Victoria’s secret? Twitter, Facebook, Yammer, LinkedIn. You name it, Victoria’s got it. Victoria Cana is Nevada DECA’s social media savvy VP of Publicity and an aspiring news anchor or PR Manager. She’s passionate about public relations, journalism, and all things DECA.

Twitter: @victoriaccret

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/victoriacana

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-cana/2b/76b/ab7

Dallas Davis

Hey Western Region DECA, My name is Dallas Davis. I’m the New Mexico DECA Vice President of Membership and I look forward to the opportunities that await us at WRLC 2011. See y’all in Sunny San Diego.

Twitter: @DECADallas

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/decadallasdavis

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dallas-davis/33/87a/867

Tyler Dyer

My name is Tyler Dyer I’m a member of WA DECA and the current VP of my DECA chapter. I am really excited to network with everyone at the conference and post about WRLC!

Twitter: @thenameistyler

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tjdyer

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tyler-dyer/41/891/75a

Kyungna Kim 

Hey! My name is Kyungna Kim. I’m currently VP of my DECA chapter, and I’m looking forward to working with you all at WRLC DECA 2011!

Twitter: kkim_jqn

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kim.kyungna

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kyungna-kim/23/a90/a34

Brittany Lucero

I have been a DECA member for 4 years now and am currently “Aspiring Higher” by communicating with and leading others as an Arizona DECA State Representative.

Twitter: @brittanynlucero

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brittanylucero16

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brittany-lucero/23/978/2a3

Saurabh Mahajan

Saurabh Mahajan is a State President, Youth Governor, and small business owner among other things — but most importantly, he’s a friend

Twitter: @sawrubmahajan

Facebook: facebook.com/SaurabhMahajan12

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/saurabh-mahajan/2a/34/32b

Kavya Methukupally

Hey Everyone! I’m Kavya Methukupally and I’m currently the Vice President at Foothill DECA. DECA has been an amazing experience for me. I can’t wait to meet all of you at WRLC!

Twitter: @kavyametro

Facebook: Facebook.com/KavyaMetro

LinkedIn: -

Ross Snyder

Hey Everyone! My name is Ross Snyder and I am the Public Relations officer for the Pinnacle DECA Chapter in sunny Phoenix, AZ.

Twitter: @rosssnyder

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosssnyder21

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssnyder21

Vincent Velez

I’m from Arizona DECA, Barry Goldwater High School. I want to be an innovative entrepreneur. I enjoy staying fit: Competitive swimming, cross training, lifting.

Twitter: @v3velez

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=669817413

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vincent-velez/41/b37/6aa

Ling Zeng

Hey! My name is Ling. I’m currently a member of Rancho Bernardo DECA and part of the Social Media Intern Team at WRLC DECA 2011. I’m so excited to get to interact with everyone and expand my network!

Twitter:  @linglingglinggg

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1506174112

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ling-zeng/41/b17/2b2

 

And last but not least, we can’t forget our amazing Social Media Coach:

Jonathan Block

http://www.facebook.com/jonathanfblock

@JonathanFBlock

I help organizations communicate with strategy & clarity. I’m a consultant w/Accenture. Former Ass’t Press Sec to First Lady & political appointee at Dep’t of Justice.

WRLC is less than five days away! We’re looking forward to meeting all of you in San Diego next week!

-Victoria Cana

Get READY!

Hey everyone! WRLC is in less than a week and I’m sure we’re all totally pumped for it! I know I am, so Get READY! for the an amazing 4 days full of interaction, experience, and FUN.

Highlights

  • Get ENERGIZED!: Featured speakers Bill Cordes, Kelly Barnes, Phil Boyte, and national DECA president Claire Coker will be delivering invigorating speeches to get you pumped and ready to be the aspiring leaders you are
  • Get TRAINED! at our Leadership Sessions and DECA University for an awesome opportunity to further develop your leadership skills with advice from business experts
  • Get INSIGHT! at our DECA Industry Panel and get the chance to hear from a variety of industries about their successes and how they achieved it
  • Get PREPARED! at our Competition Workshops to become pros at competition
  • Get EXPLORING! and enjoy a tour of beautiful San Diego

Don’t forget to Get CONNECTED by checking up on our blog and following us on twitter!

Follow me and the rest of the social media team on twitter and facebook to get the inside scoop at WRLC. We’ll be uploading videos and pictures, so make sure to check those out!

I’ll see you in sunny SD in less than a week. Get EXCITED and Get DECA!

Countdown to WRLC: 5 days!

 

GET CONNECTED at the Western Region Leadership Conference!

   At this year’s Western Region Leadership Conference, Western Region DECA is doing some really awesome things it has never done before. And while I can’t share all of the surprises, I can share a couple. For starters, ten social media interns–including myself–were chosen from across the West to report all of the happenings at WRLC. On behalf of the Social Media Team (yes, we’re cool and have an official team name), I would like to say that we are extremely excited to enhance DECA members’ conference experience by helping them GET CONNECTED at WRLC!

Now… You might be wondering “How do I ‘GET CONNECTED’ at WRLC? What does that even mean?” Follow these five simple steps to GET CONNECTED at WRLC:

Victoria’s 5 Simple Steps to GET CONNECTED at WRLC: 

  1. “LIKE” Western Region DECA and join the WRLC 2011 group on Facebook
  2. Follow @WRLC2011 and the Social Media Interns on twitter
  3. Subscribe to the WRLC2011 youtube account
  4. View my USTREAM starting Thursday, November 10, 2011 for live coverage of WRLC
  5. Check these networking mediums regularly for everything from tweets to pictures to live coverage of WRLC! Look out for the Social Media Team at the conference because we might want to feature YOU in one of our news broadcasts, blog posts, Facebook posts, or tweets!
I can share one more secret before WRLC: there’s another reason you should look out for the Social Media Team. We’ll be giving out special tickets you can use in the WRLC raffles for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Spot us by looking for the DECA members with “ALL ACCESS PASSES” dangling on their lanyards.

More exciting news on WRLC will be coming your way soon! Stay tuned!

 

-Victoria Cana

WRLC Program

Good morning/afternoon/evening fellow DECA innovators,

Check out the official WRLC 2011 Program at http://wrlc2011.org/program.html

The program touches on anything and everything you all need to know about the conference. It breaks down the dress code, the workshops, the featured events, hotel information, and much more. Also, I love that it introduces the speakers.

The four main speakers are National DECA president Claire Coker, Opening Sessions Speaker Bill Cordes, Mega Message Speaker Kelly Barnes, and Closing Session Speaker Phil Boyte.

Claire Coker is a talented leader who’s mission is to “ignite the DECA spark in members by keeping energized at all times – in and out of the DECA blazer.” Her mission is very inspiring because energy and enthusiasm fuel success in all our lives. You can follow her on twitter @clairecoker.

Bill Cordes is the author of The YOGOWYPI Factor and his programs have been featured in 47 states, to well over 2 million participants. His commitment goes further than just his career, it also carries over to his faith, his marriage, and his parenting. Follow him on twitter @billcordes

It doesn’t matter who Kelly Barnes is working with, whether it’s the United States President, or a High School Student, Kelly Barnes aspires to inspire society so everyone can discover their true potential. You can keep up with him on twitter @kellybarnes

Last but certainly not least, Phil Boyte and his passion for living and impacting others continues to stir people in a way that helps them find meaning in their lives. Follow our closing speaker on twitter @philboyte

I’m personally so excited for WRLC this year that I think about it probably once every ten seconds. I’m hoping everyone out there, from Guam to Washington, to California to Nevada, is ready to have a blast and aspire higher this year. I’m waiting to see all of your smiling faces.

Vince Velez reminding you to live for today and work for tomorrow.