CONNECTICUT

DECA

State

Officer

CANDIDATE

Application

Packet

2016-2017

Connecticut Association of DECA

State Officer Candidate Application Form

Please PRINT or TYPE all information requested on this form. Read all material carefully. Pay attention to due dates and location of activities.

NAME (As it will appear on all conference material):

Home Address:

CityZipHome Telephone:

Email address: Cell phone:

Parents/Guardians Name(s):

School:

School Address:

Chapter Advisor:

School Telephone:

Birth date:Current Age:

Are you a DECA officer at your school?______What Office?______

The DECA State Officer Nomination Committee will slate you in an office based on you performance on the examination, interview and this application. However, if you had a choice, which office would you seek and why? ______

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List the DECA activities that you feel were the most beneficial to you on the local and state levels.

List any organizations, teams, etc., other than DECA, of which you are a member of.

List any honors, awards, offices held, etc., that you have received during your high school career.

What characteristics do you have that make you a great leader?

Explain a few “changes or additions” you would try to make as a CT DECA Officer and why?

If elected, what would you want to accomplish to improve CT DECA?

Commitment to Professionalism

I, ______make a personal commitment to

Name (Printed)

professionalism with Connecticut DECA.

I commit to:

acting professionally at all DECA functions;

dressing professionally at all DECA functions;

attending all meetings called by the State Advisors, or State DECA President (monthly);

attending all State and National Conferences;

2016-2017 Schedule of Conferences

  • International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN for State Officer Training and support to CT DECA members at the opening session, award sessions (all of them), and the closing session—23-26-April 2016.
  • CT State Officer Training with State Advisors— May 2016
  • Fall Leadership Conference for CT DECA--October 2016.
  • North Atlantic Region Conference in for officer training and attending all opening and closing sessions. Nov. 2016.
  • CT State Officer Candidate Interviews and Slating--February 2017.
  • CT State Career Development Conference,March 2017.
  • International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA as voting delegates and support to CT DECA members at all opening, award sessions, and closing sessions—26 -29 April 2017.

attending all general sessions at any State and National Conference;

working as a team member within the executive council;

communicating with State Advisors (personally--no messages) if there is any reason the officer would not be able to attend any CT DECA sanctioned meetings, conferences, or functions;

communicating with State Advisors if I am unable to follow-through with any responsibilities assigned to my designated office or assigned responsibilities on the program of work; and

clearing all communications materials to be distributed to local chapters through the State Advisors prior to emailing or sending out any materials.

I understand that the lack of commitment on my part may lead to the elimination of my leadership role in CT DECA. If I unfortunately make an inappropriate choice in violation of my commitment, a State Advisor will provide a written warning. After three serious violations the State Advisor has the authority to eliminate my leadership position in CT DECA.

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SignatureDate

Candidate Signature Page

Instructions: Please read the previous page and each of these paragraphs carefully and have the appropriate person agree to and sign them.

State Officer Candidate Agreement:

As a candidate for State Officer for CT DECA, I understand the responsibilities and requirements of holding office. If elected I will attend all meetings, conferences, and workshops called by the State DECA Advisor/ Associate Advisor and carry out the tasks assigned to me in the annual Program of Work. If I fail to meet these obligations, I will be in danger of forfeiting any given benefits of the office, which include, but are not limited to: any financial compensation, representing CT DECA at conferences, and the possible loss of the office itself. I will always act in a professional manner, approach all situations with a positive attitude and promote DECA with dignity.

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Signature of CandidateDate

Chapter Advisor Agreement:

As Chapter Advisor for the above-signed candidate, I understand the responsibilities that he/she will assume, if elected. I will support the activities of state office and CT DECA and will encourage him/her to perform at peek level at all times. I will do what is necessary should my assistance be needed so that this state officer can carry out his/her duties. If my state officer should fail to meet the above obligations, my chapter will forfeit the ability to run any state officer candidates for the upcoming year.

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Signature of Chapter AdvisorDate

Parental Agreement:

As parent/guardian for the above signed candidate, I understand the responsibilities my son/daughter will assume if elected to State DECA Office. My son/daughter will accept these responsibilities and carry them out with my full support.

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Signature of Parent/GuardianDate

Administrative Agreement:

______has the school’s permission to run for CT DECA Office.

(Candidate name)

If elected, he/she will have the support of the school’s administration in the carrying out of his/her responsibilities. The administration will provide financial support and chaperones as needed.

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Signature of School Administrator

To apply for a State Officer Position Please prove the following:

Letter of intent:

Resume

Application

CT DECA Commitment form

2 letters of reference, one from your advisor and one from someone whom you have done work for.

The Interview process will consist of the following:

DECA exam

Team activity

Individual interview (conducted by Business Professionals and State Advisors)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED IN ITS ENTIRETY!!!

Then E-Mailed to: Scott Farrell at

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: JANUARY 31, 2016

OFFICER INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016

3:30 p.m.

SOUTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT:

MR. SCOTT FARRELL

CT DECA STATE OFFICER ADVISOR

203-313-9034

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