King Philip DECA Students Participate in Leadership Conferences and Programs
KP DECA officers pose for a photo with State Rep. Marcus Vaughn, who presented the group with a certificate.
The King Philip Distributive Education Clubs Of America (KP DECA) team has participated in many leadership programs and conferences throughout the fall semester, including the Fall State Leadership Conference, Massachusetts DECA Day on the Hill and the Difference Maker event.
KP DECA chapter officers attended the Fall State Leadership Conference at Bentley University on Oct. 22. They participated in various workshops about vital leadership skills, success in written projects, and fundraising tactics. The officer team enjoyed a lunch provided by Bentley and a session by DECA expert Kim Carman. The conference provided skills and knowledge to set the chapter up for future success.
King Philip DECA officers on the Bentley Main Campus at the Fall State Leadership Conference on Oct. 22. (Photos courtesy King Philip Regional School District)
The KP DECA team participated in Massachusetts DECA Day on the Hill on Nov. 7. From left to right, (back row) Emily Heslin, Madison Asprelli, Addison Lewis, Gavin Hickey; (front row) Caitlin O’Brien, Charlie Morris and Shelby Konosky.
On Nov. 7, the officers attended the Massachusetts DECA Day on the Hill. In addition to meeting the local senator and congressman, the officers and KP DECA Advisor James Dow had the privilege of touring the Massachusetts State House. They learned about the background and workings of the Massachusetts government, specifically about the life of senators while in office. Officials also discussed the results of the most recent election and its impact on the student population. The officers wish to thank Massachusetts DECA and the legislators for organizing the insightful and impactful events.
Some officers attended the Difference Maker event at the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Nov. 20. There, the officers proposed a five-minute pitch for a new product idea in a competitive style against other teams, placing third overall. Difference Maker is an event where Massachusetts DECA invites chapters from across the state to compete in an entrepreneurship-style presentation. Participants compete to create the best innovative product and present it to a panel of judges from various business fields. It is also a program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where students do the same thing on a more significant, collegiate level.
About DECA Inc.
DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their experience to become academically prepared, community-orientated, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 240,000 members in 3,600 high school and college chapters in nearly all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Germany. For more information about DECA, visit deca.org.
