Stone Bridge DECA Officer Application 16 17 · STONE BRIDGE DECA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY...

Note: this application can be found on the school webpage, visit: http://www.lcps.org/Page/83694. Please return this application and essay directly to Mr. Anderson and Ms. Guerrero by Friday, May 13, 2015.

STONE BRIDGE DECA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION AS LONG AS YOU ARE ENROLLED IN A MARKETING COURSE FOR NEXT YEAR.

STONE BRIDGE DECA OFFICER APPLICATION 2016-2017

Stone Bridge DECA officers are expected to work as a team to establish goals for community service, competition and fundraising as well as lead the chapter to achieve these goals. To be successful in this role DECA officers are expected to have certain qualifications and must be willing to commit the time, energy and enthusiasm required to be a successful DECA leader.

Qualities of a Great Officer Candidate will: • Work hard to provide leadership at all Stone Bridge DECA activities and events • Make arrangements to attend a majority of DECA activities • Attend all meetings and functions of DECA on time and be an active participant • Check in with the advisors at least twice a week regarding duties • Be enthusiastic and present a positive and motivational attitude • Demonstrate outstanding honesty and integrity • Have initiative to exceed expectations • Respect the advisors’ role • Provide support for other members in their activities • Have the courage to think outside the box

Stone Bridge DECA Officer Requirements: • Possess leadership skills or aspirations to become a leader • Attend officer meetings every Monday and/or Wednesday before school • Attend every chapter event and activity to the best of your ability • Must have at least one year of DECA experience to qualify for an officer position • Must be a junior or senior to apply for President or Executive Vice President • Attend Officer training and executive team activities that include and are not limited to:

o Officer training (June, August and FLC in September or October) o Officer meetings (weekly) o Chapter meetings (first Tuesday of each month) o Officer Installation Banquet (October)

Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Guerrero will select DECA officers for the 2016-2017 Action Team based on the following criteria:

1. Completed Application 100 points 2. DECA Advisor Interview 50 points 3. Teacher Recommendation(s) 50 points

TOTAL POINTS 200 points


NAME ___________________________________ Current Grade (circle) 9 10 11

1. APPLYING FOR (Give first and second choice) *See descriptions at the end of the application.

☐ President ☐ VP of Leadership ☐ VP of Communication ☐ VP of Marketing ☐ Executive VP ☐ VP of Media ☐ VP of Hospitality

PRESIDENT

Entrepreneur, Management Responsible for connecting with Chartered Association (Virginia DECA) Officers and establishing chapter vision, management, and organization that ensures each chapter officer has the training, support, accountability, and resources to deliver a powerful DECA experience for each member. Ideal candidates possess strong public speaking, organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrate initiative & follow through with chapter duties & tasks.

EXECUTIVE VP

Entrepreneur, Junior Management Responsible for assisting the President and advisors. The Executive VP will be responsible for attending Stone Bridge ICC meetings when president cannot attend. Executive VP needs to help plan, organize and implement VA DECA day activities and breakfast. Additionally, the Executive VP should co-organize the DECA member Initiation ceremony with President, attend all DECA Officer Team meetings, chapter meetings & DECA activities, and consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team.

VP OF LEADERSHIP

Emerging Leaders Responsible for all non-competitive event career and leadership activities. Oversees DECA Campaigns, community service, school service, conferences (field trips), recognition & scholarship, and leadership training. Ideal candidates possess strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills and are able to encourage and motivate chapter members. Responsible for assisting advisors and VPs to ensure that all Stone Bridge DECA Chapter events have ample volunteers and support from the chapter. The VP of Leadership will engage chapter members throughout the entire year to ensure maximum participation and support for chapter campaigns and guide officer team to ensure the chapter meets chapter campaign goals.

VP OF COMMUNICATION

Careers Responsible for chapter participation, preparation, and performance in Competitive Events. Oversees DECA Challenges in addition to working with committee leaders in preparation for competitive events. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong time management skills, and are able to motivate chapter members to compete.

VP OF MARKETING

Marketing Responsible for initial member recruitment, branding, and promotions. Oversees digital media, public relations, social media, website and chapter newsletter communications. Implements chapter social activities and assists the VP of Leadership with member recognition. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills and are able to bring chapter members together to foster a positive experience for all.

CEOChapter Advisors

Executive VP VP of Leadership VP of Communication VP of Marketing VP of Media VP of Hospitality

President


VP OF MEDIA

Media Specialist The VP of Media is responsible for creating and maintaining the marketing display case and promotional media. The VP of Media should be qualified and comfortable taking photos at DECA meetings and activities as well as collecting photos taken by members. Each day the VP of Media will need to maintain the DECA Twitter page and Instagram to promote the chapter.

VP OF HOSPITALITY

Hospitality Responsible for connecting members to a welcome, value-filled, fun educational experience. Oversees new member activities, chapter meetings and chapter events. Serves as the liaison for alumni and professional members and assists the VP of Leadership with member recognition. Ideal candidates possess strong verbal and written communication skills in addition to exhibiting interpersonal skills.

2. APPLYING FOR – Second Choice ☐ President ☐ VP of Leadership ☐ VP of Communication ☐ VP of Marketing ☐ Executive VP ☐ VP of Media ☐ VP of Hospitality

3. In which marketing course are you enrolled for the 2016 – 2017 school year?

☐ Intro to Business & Marketing ☐ Sports, Entertainment & Recreation Marketing ☐ Marketing Co-op / Non Co-op ☐ Advanced Marketing Co-op / Non Co-op 4. Have you held an officer position for DECA previously? Please list role and dates of service. Click here to enter text. 5. Describe your level of involvement with Stone Bridge DECA this year or in previous years, citing specific project, events, conferences and / or field trips in which you participated. Additionally, please check activities that apply.

DECA Participation Activities Check Campaigns Battle of the Burn Pink Week Entrepreneurship Project Financial Literacy Promotion Project Toy Drive

Participated in DLC (District Leadership Conference) Participated in SLC (State Leadership Conference) Participated in ICDC (International Career Development Conference) DECA Breakfast-VA DECA Day DECA Fall Leadership Conference

Please list any other DECA related activities you attended. 6. Please describe the talents, skills, and personality traits that you believe will help you become an outstanding leader in service of this student organization. Click here to enter text. 7. Identify specific examples of situations in which you have exhibited leadership skills – consider past DECA experiences, other high


school organizations, or team / class projects. Click here to enter text. 8. Identify an area of weakness that you hope to improve upon this year. How will this empower you to become a better leader? Click here to enter text. 9. Please list all other extracurricular activities, sports and community service positions to which you are committed in the coming year, including other leadership roles that you are seeking. Explain your strategy for balancing other commitments with DECA responsibilities. Click here to enter text. 10. Which aspect(s) of DECA represent your primary interests for improvement in the coming year? Share your goals and / or ideas for program development.

a) Competitive Events Click here to enter text.

b) Chapter Projects (DECA Campaigns) Click here to enter text.

c) Membership Recruitment & Involvement Click here to enter text.

d) Community Service Click here to enter text.

e) Fundraising Click here to enter text.

11. Please suggest NEW activities that you feel DECA could participate in or implement this coming year (i.e. field trips, fundraisers, community activities, etc.) Please be specific. Click here to enter text. 12. Finally, please summarize your motivation for seeking a Stone Bridge DECA officer position. Click here to enter text. 13. The international DECA theme for next year is OWN YOUR FUTURE. What suggestions do you have for our chapter that would coincide with that theme? Click here to enter text. 14. Describe DECA in one word and explain why. Click here to enter text. 13. Please explain how you would handle the following scenario:

You notice a young DECA member who regularly attends monthly meetings but does not seem to engage with other members. You perceive that s/he might want to get more involved but may be out of his / her comfort zone. How would you engage this member? Click here to enter text.

15. Sample Email All chapter officers will be responsible for communicating professionally to our members. Please provide a sample of an email you would send to our DECA chapter members on the following topic: JDRF One Walk DECA Community Service Activity. The purpose of the email is to identify what the event is, when & where it takes place, how members can participate, and why the cause is important. Click here to enter text.


If elected as a Stone Bridge DECA Officer, you will be expected to attend a scheduled officer training session in August prior to the start of school (date and time TBD). Return this completed form to Anderson and Guerrero by Friday, May 13, 2016. This form is confidential and responses should only be shared

with your DECA Advisor. This application must be returned to a DECA Advisor. I am committed to the success of the Stone Bridge DECA chapter and agree to represent the organization as an upstanding student and professional. I understand the responsibilities of leadership as they are described and will fulfill each obligation with enthusiasm and pride.

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE CONTACT (EMAIL ADDRESS)

I support my student in his / her commitment to become a Stone Bridge DECA officer, and I am in agreement of the mandatory attendance dates as well as the standards for conduct as they are described. I will support him / her in the commitments and responsibilities associated with this leadership position. My son / daughter has my permission to accept an officer position should s/he be appointed for the 2016 – 2017 school year.

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE CONTACT (PHONE OR EMAIL)


Please select two non-marketing teacher complete the recommendation form and have the teacher turn it into one of the advisors. See DECA officer recommendation form below.

Stone Bridge DECA Officer Application Teacher Recommendation Form 2016 – 2017 Due to Mr. Anderson and Ms. Guerrero’s mailbox by Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Student Name:

Seeking Position Of: [ DIRECTIONS ] Please complete this form confidentially, and return it to Ms. Guerrero’s or Mr. Anderson’s mailbox no later than Wed. May 18, 2016. Your feedback is critical to our evaluation process. Thank you for your time! [ RELATIONSHIP ] How long have you known this student, and in what capacity? [ EVALUATION ] Please rate the student in each of the following categories:

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR DEVELOPING N / A

Leadership Ability to prioritize tasks, to teach others, willingness to offer support

Teamwork Ability to work well with others, diversity awareness

Initiative Proactive communication, consistently meets & exceeds expectations

Reliability Strong attendance, demonstrates follow through with commitments

Attitude Exhibits a positive attitude, ability to motivate & encourage others

Self-Representation Demonstrates maturity, appropriate dress, and a positive image overall

Positive Use of Social Media Represents self & organizations positively, demonstrates consistent brand

Accepts Criticism Ability to accept constructive criticism, use feedback for improvement

[ RECOMMENDATION ] Overall, do you recommend this student for a leadership position? ☐ Yes ☐ No Teacher Signature:

[ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ]


Stone Bridge DECA Officer Application Teacher Recommendation Form 2016 – 2017 Due to Mr. Anderson and Ms. Guerrero’s mailbox by Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Student Name:

Seeking Position Of: [ DIRECTIONS ] Please complete this form confidentially, and return it to Mr. Anderson or Ms. Guerrero’s mailbox no later than Wednesday May 18, 2016. Your feedback is critical to our evaluation process. Thank you for your time! [ RELATIONSHIP ] How long have you known this student, and in what capacity? [ EVALUATION ] Please rate the student in each of the following categories:

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR DEVELOPING N / A

Leadership Ability to prioritize tasks, to teach others, willingness to offer support

Teamwork Ability to work well with others, diversity awareness

Initiative Proactive communication, consistently meets & exceeds expectations

Reliability Strong attendance, demonstrates follow through with commitments

Attitude Exhibits a positive attitude, ability to motivate & encourage others

Self-Representation Demonstrates maturity, appropriate dress, and a positive image overall

Positive Use of Social Media Represents self & organizations positively, demonstrates consistent brand

Accepts Criticism Ability to accept constructive criticism, use feedback for improvement

[ RECOMMENDATION ] Overall, do you recommend this student for a leadership position? ☐ Yes ☐ No Teacher Signature:

[ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]


DECA Officer DUTIES 2016-2017

President Skills needed: communication, professionalism, confidentiality, organized, motivated, initiative, leadership, teamwork, punctual, loyal, resourcefulness, ethical, enthusiasm

¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team ¨ aware of ALL DECA activities ¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team ¨ organize, write & type the agenda for each monthly meeting co-organizes the chapter initiation and induction ceremony with

VP ¨ schedule Officer Team meetings and chapter meetings ¨ preside at Officer Team and chapter meetings ¨ attend ICC meetings ¨ plan and implement International DECA week activities ¨ Plans end of the year chapter activity attend all DECA Officer Team meetings, chapter meetings & DECA activities

Executive Vice President Skills needed: communication, professionalism, confidentiality, organized, motivated, initiative, leadership, teamwork, punctual, loyal, resourcefulness, ethical, enthusiasm

¨ attend ICC meetings when president cannot attend ¨ plan, organize and implement VA DECA day activities and breakfast ¨ co-organize the DECA member Initiation ceremony with President ¨ attend all DECA Officer Team meetings, chapter meetings & DECA activities ¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team

VP Leadership Skills needed: communication, organization, teamwork, adhere to deadlines, responsible

¨ Help organize volunteers for all Chapter Campaigns (i.e. BOB, Toy Drive, Pink) ¨ Ensure that all Chapter Campaigns have ample volunteers for events leading up to and the day of ¨ Assist in determining community service and chapter project ideas ¨ Assist VP of Communications with information on chapter campaign dates and times to be promoted through Twitter and Remind ¨ Assist VP of Media with display case and promotional media for chapter campaigns ¨ assists advisors and VPs to ensure that all Stone Bridge DECA Chapter events have ample volunteers and support from the

chapter ¨ engages chapter members throughout the entire year to ensure maximum participation and support for chapter campaigns ¨ guides officer team to ensure the chapter meets chapter campaign goals

VP Communication Skills needed: data entry, knowledge of Google docs and excel, Microsoft word, ethical, professional, initiative, integrity, punctual, adhere to deadlines

¨ keep a OneNote or Google from all meetings in a class notebook to catalog information (share with Mr. Anderson and Ms. Guerrero)

¨ enter members and keep track of membership spreadsheet/data ¨ responsible for helping with the Annual Report – Due before Winter Break to Mr. Anderson and Ms. Guerrero via email. ¨ prepare and send out monthly meeting reminders via Twitter and Remind. ¨ message members about events, and activities through Twitter and Remind ¨ attend all DECA Officer Team meetings, chapter meetings & DECA activities


¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and chapter president ¨ write and submit DECA Morning Announcements and scroller announcements ¨ organize and maintain SB DECA website ¨ write all press releases/articles on chapter activities and projects for the Stone Bridge Times school newsletter, The Bulldog

Tribune school newspaper DECA Direct, LCPS webpage, VIVA Loudoun, Loudoun Times Mirror, Stone Bridge webpage. VP Marketing Skills needed: strong marketing content knowledge, creativity, professionalism, resourcefulness, personable, ethical, organized, and driven.

¨ responsible for initial member recruitment ¨ branding, and promotions ¨ oversees digital media, public relations, social media, website and chapter newsletter communications ¨ implements chapter social activities and assists the VP of Leadership with member recognition ¨ ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills and are able to bring chapter members

together to foster a positive experience for all

VP Media Skills needed: creativity, photography, printing, resourcefulness, integrity, professionalism, enthusiasm, technology skills, arts and crafts

¨ create and maintain display case and promotional media ¨ prepare DECA promotional board for use a various events (Due at end of August) ¨ take photos at DECA meetings and activities as well as collect photos taken by members and upload to cloud storage ¨ maintain DECA Twitter page and Instagram ¨ attend all DECA Officer Team and chapter meetings & DECA activities ¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team

VP Hospitality Skills needed: creativity, professionalism, resourcefulness, personable, ethical, organized, party planning skills

¨ assists VP with DECA breakfast ¨ assists president and VP with member initiation and induction ceremony ¨ plans and organizes social activities and snacks for chapter meetings ¨ assists president in planning end of the year chapter activity ¨ attend all DECA Officer Team and chapter meetings & DECA activities ¨ consistently communicates with DECA advisors and officer team

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