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So many that are ready to GetDECA!(Get Psyched/Get Entertained)

     I’m currently sitting in the middle of the ballroom where there are tons of DECA members hustlin’ and bustlin’ to win challenge after challenge. Everyone is running to the next post like there’s nothing else in this world and that their lives depends on solving the next puzzle. At this moment, I can think of one man out of the many speakers that could’ve inspired such drive. bill Cordes.

     Bill Cordes seemed to move all 1200 DECA members with his opening speech. He highlighted the value of being involved and giving anything you do everything you have. He truly drove home the point that what you get is what you give. What you do in these next few years significantly affects the rest of your life.

I learned a few things from Mr. Cordes:

  • Don’t be bored, only boring people are bored.
  • If you can’t have fun in Hawaii, you have no chance in Kansas.
  • Parents say dumb things.
  • When you make a mistake,it’s time to say “NEXT!”

I then decided to have with the man of the night himself.
Bill, what did you struggle with in High School?

“Grades, I made the honor roll once in High School.”

How was everything besides grades?

“I did real well socially and I was an athlete…. I played football, basketball, and I ran track.”

What do you think of everything so far?

“It’s rockin’ ”

 

With that, I’d say WRLC so far is a success and I hope that It’ll only get better. As always, this is Vince Velez reminding you to GetDECA.

Get Stranded, Then Get DECA!!

Wednesday night at about 4 P.M. two DECA chapters from Arizona, Pinnacle (My Chapter) and Desert Mountain, headed out on our bus for San Diego. After reaching the half way point the driver noticed that the bus was performing strange. After a pit stop the driver decided that the bus could make it so we chugged on. By this time it was about 8 P.M. If you have ever driven the route from Phoenix to San Diego you know that about 90 miles outside of San Diego the road begins to go over mountains. Well the bus reached the bottom of the first hill and began to climb. Shorly after starting the climb the engine sputtered out and died. From there it was a series of unfortunate events. Our group remained in that position, 90 miles outside of San Diego, for about one and a half hours. Upon the arrival of a mechanic the bus was able to continue on at about 15 mph. About one mile later the bus stopped again. The mechanic quickly made some adjustments and we continued on at a very slow pace. This cycle continued for about 30 miles until a replacement bus arrived. At this point it was about 12:30 A.M. After moving the luggage in the freezing cold wind we were back on the road and arrived at our hotel shortly after. “It was quite an experience,” said Pinnacle DECA chapter member Zack Usie. Overall everyone was just happy to reach San Diego and are now very ready to Get DECA!!

Excited!

 

Hey Everyone!

The day we’ve all been looking forward to is finally here.

Make sure you make the most of this conference and have fun!

See you all soon!

 

Check this video out!

How to Get DECA and Get SAN DIEGO!

How to Get DECA and Get SAN DIEGO!

Hey Western Region DECA! WRLC in San Diego is just around the corner, and what better way to get ready than getting tips from 2 San Diegans themselves! Check out this video brought to you by Kyungna and me, laugh, and get into the spirit! Don’t forget to share it on facebook, twitter, and LIKE it.

That’s all for now: I’ll see you in sunny San Diego in less than 1 day! Get EXCITED!

 

The Final Countdown!

Hello members and advisors! I hope you all are ready for WRLC. Check out this short message, and see you all at WRLC!

Get Ready, Get Excited, Get DECA!

As the 2011 Western Region Leadership Conference quickly approaches, it is important to realize that first impressions mean a lot! It takes maybe three seconds for a person meeting you for the first time to make a decision about you. First impressions are based on the way you present yourself. A firm handshake, the way you introduce yourself to and greet the person, and your physical appearance can all effect the way a person will think of you. With that being said, dressing properly for the occasion is rather important. Check out a video by clicking on the link below to learn some basic information in reference to attire at this year’s conference. If you enjoy this video, please share it on your Facebook walls and Tweet it to all your friends by clicking the buttons above!

How To Not Dress Like A Slob

For A Better Quality Version – YouTube: http://youtu.be/NJQ4p3-AqkI

As Always Remember to “Get DECA!”

 

30 Awesome Things About WRLC in 30 Seconds

 

 

 

Hey DECA members,

The final Social Media Intern Challenge was to create a 30-second video on WRLC. Check out my “WRLC Pop-Up Ad” for 30 awesome things about WRLC in 30 seconds!

WRLC Pop-Up Ad

 

 

Be sure to share “LIKE” this video on Facebook and share it on twitter by hitting the Facebook “LIKE” button and twitter “tweet” button above! Thanks!

 

Matercard WRLC- DECA is Priceless

So as you all may know WRLC is fast approaching. As a social media intern I have been asked to make a video about WRLC. What do you need to wear who are the coolest kids to party with. FIND OUT HERE! DECA Rules <>! Make sure to press The “Tweet” and “Like” Buttons above if you like my video!!!!
WRLC 2011- Mastercard Ad (Youtube)

WRLC 2011- Mastercard Ad (Facebook)

 

Get Ready to GET DECA!

For those of you out there getting ready for San Diego…heres a little help. Id really appreciate if afterwards, you’d share the video by clicking on the little Twitter and Facebook symbols. Please and thank you! (:

Watch and Share on YouTube

Watch and Share on Facebook

 

Look Professional, Look Sharp

Wanna look smart? Wanna look like a pro? Wanna laugh at a kid from AZ(me)? Check this video out. Then like it, tweet it, or share it.

Look Like a Pro(youtube)

Look Like a Pro(facebook)

It might help if you’ve seen any EpicMealTime videos before.

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