Why I Chose To Become A DECA President

I would like to run to become the Calhoun DECA President for the 2016-2017 school year. DECA holds such a great place in my heart; I have established a huge connection with the club, and I feel like this is the right place for me. I chose to run for president because I always set the bar high for myself and I try to achieve greatness. I will put forth full devotion if I attain this role, and I understand that it is composed a multitude of responsibilities; I feel that my determined attitude and leadership qualities will result in success for the club if I am chosen. Through my actions the past two years, I feel that I have exemplified the qualities necessary for this leadership role. I was an ambitious sophomore in every way I could be, and this year I have taken my role as Vice President very seriously. I was able to work closely with the other officers to coordinate events and direct the meetings, both crucial aspects of our chapter’s success. Through my DECA experience thus far, I have realized that it is not just a club, and what we do in it does not just stay with us in high school. DECA has been instrumental in my life and I have been enamored of it so …show more content…
I want to increase our membership with hard working individuals that are passionate about business and will succeed in competitions. The second is, I want to try to incorporate more charity into this club through chapter campaigns and fundraisers. Lastly, I want to create more mock scenarios and practice for people who are going to compete. This is a vital component for success in competitions, whether one is writing and presenting a manual, or completing a roleplay. Practice makes perfect and if people are in mock competition setting, they will see how they will perform in the real event. I ensure that I will use all of my strengths and ideas to create maximum success for the club if I obtain this