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! (:
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! (:
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)
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.
Hi! It’s Jonathan. I’m the mentor to the fantastic 10 men and women on the WRLC Public Relations team. They’re about to launch a flurry of videos at you. Please watch them all, then click the little “share” buttons to show them with your followers on Facebook and Twitter. The intern with the most clever, witty video wins. And the intern with the video that got shared the most wins.
Thanks!
Jonathan
Did we pick the brains of our peers?
We did.
Did we ask them about WRLC?
We did.
Did we use social media to do so?
You bet we did!
On Saturday, November 5th, we the Interns asked everyone we knew on our networks about topics concerning DECA or WRLC. We posted fill-in-the-blank questions on our Social Media sites for our peers to answer. Our mentor Jonathan Block assisted us by sharing an article regarding ways to spark engagement on a Facebook page, fill-in-the-blank questions were one of the ways. (Here’s the link http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/43887.aspx)
Brittany Lucero (a talented intern from AZ DECA) posted: “Let’s see what amazing things DECA has done for it’s members. Fill in the blank. DECA has given me __________.”
I replied with a simple one word answer that sums up what DECA has given me. DECA has given me everything. What has DECA given you?
I on the other hand received answers that ranged from the topics of school pride, professional development, fun in the sun, and just downright silly responses.
The question was: “I have a question for you. If I was at the San Diego DECA conference, I would ________”
“Represent my school with pride. Swag.” -Zac Dejovine
“rep goldwater! &hangout on the beach!(:” -Paige Centa
“show everyone how legit the BGHS DECA chapter is!” -Aaron Brussels
“improve my interview skills with practice competition and improve knowledge of marketing and entrepreneurship by being an intern.” -Rafael Barraza
“Go to the beach duhh ” -Kylee Roberts
“pwn everyone” -Emuhly Geremia
“Not know what is going on (idk anything about DECA)”-Emanuel Boderas
This message is to YOU, the future innovator; what are you going to do in San Diego for WRLC?
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This is Vince Velez reminding you to live for today and work for tomorrow.
As students attending these incredible conferences, sometimes we get lost in the excitement and forget about the people who make it possible– our sponsors! This year, Western Region DECA is extremely lucky to have 5 amazing companies supporting us, so lets show our appreciation and throw that support right back their way!
My challenge to you DECA members is to show your thanks through Social Media. Go and “like” these companies Facebook pages, follow them on Twitter and post or tweet to them your gratitude for being a vital part of our DECA family!
Our sponsors:
Safeway- www.facebook.com/Safeway
www.twitter.com/Safeway
TJ Maxx- www.facebook.com/tjmaxx
www.twitter.com/tjmaxx
FIDM- www.facebook.com/fidmcollege
www.twitter.com/fidm
Mens Wearhouse- www.facebook.com/menswearhouse
www.twitter.com/mens_wearhouse
POS Systems Group- They don’t have Facebook or Twitter pages yet but they will have an exhibit booth at WRLC so make sure you check them out there.
Among these 5, there will be many other companies with exhibits up at the conference. Make sure to drop by their booths and show them what DECA is all about!
Thanks guys! Be sure to add all of us interns on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and connect with us on LinkedIn. We’ll be posting a lot of exciting stuff leading up to and during the conference that you won’t want to miss. All of our info is in the posts below. See you soon!
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!
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.
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.
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WRLC is less than five days away! We’re looking forward to meeting all of you in San Diego next week!
-Victoria Cana
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
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!
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:
-Victoria Cana