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State Officer Information
Why Should I? · What are the Qualifications? · What are the offices?

How much time is involved? · How much will it cost?

How much will my local advisor be involved?

If I am elected, How much training will I receive?

Where do I go to prepare for the interview?· I am interested, what do I do now?


WHY SHOULD I?

Running for and holding a State Office is exciting and challenging. The rewards are many:
  • Development of Life Long leadership skills
  • Learn how to work as part of a team
  • Personal satisfaction and growth
  • Travel to new places and meet exciting people
  • Plan and execute the New Hampshire Leadership and State Career Development Conference.
  • Visit and work with many high schools
  • Recognition for Chapter community work

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS?

The qualifications to run for a State Office are:
  • Active paid membership in an affiliated New Hampshire DECA high school division chapter
  • Has held a responsible position at one time at the chapter level
  • Is recommended by the chapter and school.
  • >Can manage priorities due to conflicting activities.

WHAT ARE THE OFFICES?

There are no office position at this time in New Hampshire DECA. The State Officer is considered part of the "State Officer Team" They will all be recognized as equals.

HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?

State Officers are required to attend the following meetings:
  • State Officer Training at the International Conference held after you are elected
  • NH CTSO State Officer Training held in August
  • State Officer Meetings held about twice a month could be more, depending on time of year
  • State Leadership Conference held in October
  • North Atlantic Regional Conference in November
  • CTSO day held in February
  • State Career Development Conference in March
  • Visits to schools and other organizations as requested by the State Advisor

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

The State Association does reimburse some expenses for carrying out an officer's duties: At a minimum each officer should expect the following expenses:
  • Coordinated clothing to match with the DECA Blazer (provided by chapter)
  • North Atlantic Regional Conference. New Hampshire DECA will cover up to $200.00 in expenses
  • State Career Development Conference. New Hampshire DECA will cover the Hotel. State Officer is responsible for registration.
  • International Career Development Conference.
  • State Officers are encouraged to seek financial support from their Local Chapter whenever possible.

HOW MUCH WILL MY LOCAL ADVISOR BE INVOLVED?

Your local advisors role will be to:
  • Act as a consultant for you
  • Provide references and information
  • Follow up with you on your responsibilities
  • Guide you in your year as a State Officer

IF I AM ELECTED, WHAT TRAINING WILL I RECEIVE?

Training for State Officers begins at the International Conference and will continue in the summer at the CTSO training.
The areas of training will be:
  • Public speaking
  • Meeting and greeting people
  • Leadership and Management
  • Presenting

WHERE DO I GO FOR INFORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCREENING INTERVIEW?

Resources:

I AM INTERESTED, WHAT DO I DO NOW?

You Should:
  • Talk to your parents, advisor, vocational director or principal, and employer to discuss the responsibilities and activities.
  • Obtain permission for possible absences from school and family activities.
  • Obtain application from advisor or on the website
  • Complete the application and mail it to the State Advisor along with your letters of recommendation.
  • Plan to attend the State Officer screening Interview.



Past Officer Presidents
2005-06 Cullen Madden- MST

2004-05

2003-04 Anthony Scarelli- Pinkerton Academy

2002-03 Corey Szepan- Concord High School

2001-02 Crystal Rousseau- Manchester West High

2000-01 Rob Arel- Manchester Center High

1999-00 Josh Trielle- Alivirne High School

1998-99 Kathleen Bolton- Manchester West High

1997-98 Danielle Yarmo- Alvirne High School

1996-97 Ryan Szepan- Concord High School

1995-96 Aimee LeShane- Alvirne High School

1994-95 Taya Chulack- Pinkerton Academy

1993-94 Stacey Dudley- Kennett High School

1992-93 Samatha Hicks- Concord High School

1991-92 Nicole Morin- Kennett High School

1990-91 Vicky Wilber- Laconia High School

1989-90 Katrina Flick- Somersworth High School

1988-89 Kristie Krecklow- Dover High School

1987-88 Jeff Leonard- Merrimack High School

1986-87 Melissa Harney- Exeter High School

1985-86 Cary St. Onge- Concord High School

1984-85 Gretchen Foret- Merrimack High School

1983-84 Debbie Cheney- Milford High School

1982-83 William Linehan- Manchester Central High

1981-82 Janice Woods- Dover High School

1980-81 Cathy Stimpson- Milford High School

1979-80 Kim Lord- Dover High School

1978-79 Rhonda Reinholtz- Laconia High School

1977-78 Diane Tibbetts- Kennett High School

1976-77 Denise Buckley- Manchester Central High

1975-76 Dwayne Gould- Dover High School

1974-75 Ralph Largy- Milford High School

New Hampshire DECA Past National Officers

1987-88 Suzanne Demers- NARVP
1997-98 Ryan Szepan- NARVP Elect
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