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State Officers’
Strategic Plan 2010-2011
(1) To increase membership of all existing chap-
ters by 20 %, and
(2) To obtain 100% participation by all local chap-
ters in the fall food drive.
The chapter with the most membership and food
drive participation will receive recognition! The
state officers look forward to seeing all chapters
do well in this year’s competitions.
Upcoming
Events
Fall Leadership Conference
November 19-21
Atlanta
Collegiate DECA Career
Conference
February 13-16
International Collegiate DECA
Career Conference
April 13-16
Orlando, Florida
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Edited by :
Henrick Drummond
Carol Blue, President
Thomas John is currently
attending Albany Technical
College.
Carol Blue attends Atlanta Technical College and is majoring in Marketing Management. She
joined Collegiate DECA in 2008. Carol has never met a stranger, is a very sociable person, and
is a consummate team player. She currently serves as an intern with the Georgia Minority Sup-
plier Development Council and is a Work Study Student for the Department Chair of the Mar-
keting Management Program at Atlanta Tech. Carol also has a catering business. She placed
first in the “Management Institute for Business” category at the DEX International Competition
in 2010 and earned second place in “Hospitality Business Management” at the state conference.
She intends to pursue a B.B.A. in Hospitality Business Management at Georgia State Univer-
sity.
Michelle Coronado has been a member of Collegiate DECA since fall 2009 and has served as
secretary for the Moultrie Technical College chapter. Her goal for Collegiate DECA is to reach
out to as many students as possible and tell them of the great opportunities that await them as a
member. She hopes to increase state membership as well as increase community service activi-
ties on a state and local level. She also wants to help Georgia bring home more awards from
the Collegiate DECA International Career Conference in April 2011 in sunny Orlando, Florida.
Thomas John, Vice-President
Michelle Coronado, Secretary
Henrick Drummond, Reporter
Henrick Drummond is 23 years old and currently attends DeKalb Technical College in the Market-
ing Management program. He began classes in spring 2009 and has maintained a 4.0/4.0 GPA.
Henrick is a very friendly person, who enjoys working in a group setting. He currently works as an
intern and assistant to the Director of Marketing at DeKalb Tech. Henrick is very involved with
student activities at DeKalb Tech, and is on the DTC Alumni Association Advisory Board. He
placed first in the “Business to Business Marketing” category at the DEX Statewide Competition in
2010 and was a finalist at the International Conference. He intends to pursue a B.B.A. in Marketing
at Georgia State University. Henrick sees a future for himself marketing computers and computer-
related products. In his spare time he enjoys reading.
Meet Your
State
Officers
International Career Develop-
ment Conference in Louisville,
Kentucky
Atlanta Tech Collegiate DECA
students take a break from the
competitions to enjoy local fes-
tivities. Food, fun, and fellowship!
Awards Banquet fall 2010
Students from all organizations at Atlanta Techni-
cal College received recognition at a banquet
hosted by SGA. Collegiate DECA received the
most awards.
Collegiate DECA Week Oc-
tober 11-16 Students were challenged to
compete in a Quiz Bowl. The
35 participants answered ques-
tions pertaining to marketing
and other aspects of business.
“Wrap Our Ride” Design
Competition
Collegiate DECA members
created advertising material for
a design competition promoting
“Green Technology.” The win-
ning design will be used as a
“wrap” for a trailer that was
donated to DeKalb Tech’s
Green Technologies Academy.
Clarkston High School Parade
Members showed support for a local
high school, Clarkston High School,
by participating in their homecoming
parade. Held October 9, 2010, the pa-
rade was a triumphant success and
really brought the community to-
gether. DECA members marched, ban-
ner in hand, along with other organiza-
tions from DeKalb Tech.
DTC Collegiate DECA at the 2010 International
Career Development Conference in Kentucky
Local Chapters in Action
Blanket Drive
Gwinnett Technical College DECA Stu-
dents after collecting over 500 coats for
people in need.
Collegiate DECA Fundraising Raf-
fle
The Moultrie Technical College chap-
ter of Collegiate DECA held a 50-50
raffle in March and a prepaid gift card
raffle in September. Community
members and fellow students always
await the announcement of the lucky
winners! Both raffles were successful
in raising funds for the local chapter.
Serenity House Drive
The Moultrie Technical College chap-
ter of Collegiate DECA held its annual
drive for the local battered women's
shelter. Through the support of Moul-
trie Tech faculty, staff, and students
we were able to donate over 800 items
including paper products, personal
care products, school supplies, and
cleaning products.
International Career Development
Conference
Eight students from Moultrie Techni-
cal College had a blast at the Interna-
tional Career Development Confer-
ence in Louisville, Kentucky. Connie
Cannon received a gold medal in the
semi-final round.
Let’s Stay Connected!
The events are held in the major career clusters of:
Business Simulations Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Financial Services
Hospitality
Restaurant & food Service Management
Retail Management
Travel & Tourism
Case Studies Business Ethics
Business Law
Business-to-Business Marketing
Human Resource Management
International Marketing
Marketing Management
Sales Management Meeting
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Prepared Business Presentations Advertising Campaign
Design Presentation
Entrepreneurship
Financial Statement Analysis
Sales Representative
Web Site Design
2010-2011 Competitive Events
Contact Information
State Officers
President
Carol Blue
404-839-3461
Vice President
Thomas John
229-418-3989
Secretary-Treasurer
Michelle Coronado
229-798-7774
Reporter
Henrick Drummond
678-491-3890
To submit pictures for the next newsletter contact: Henrick Drummond
678-491-3890
For Information regarding the State Conference contact: Sandy Weaver
706-355-5065
For Information regarding membership dues contact: Perry Hidalgo
678-226-6715
For Information regarding the International Conference contact: Karen Howard
404-297-9522 ext. 1194
