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January 24, 2006
To all Delta Epsilon Chi Members and Potential Members!!!
Thank you to those of you, that stepped up and attended our first
organizational meeting on Tuesday, 1/24/06. We had a great turn out and
I am so thrilled to see so many leaders in one Room!
Please join us next Tuesday, 1/31 at 12:00 in Room 1130 (behind the
cafeteria). Here's a map of the first floor)
http://www.ccri.edu/floorplans/warwick/01.shtml
Highlights of the Meeting:
1. We will be known as the Knight Leaders - The Warwick Campus Chapters
of Delta Epsilon Chi and SkillsUSA work together.
2. Election of Officers will be held at our February 7th Meeting. At the
current time, we have approximately 10 leadership positions to fill - 6
for Delta and 4 for SkillsUSA - However, We need to elect a State
Representative for Delta (DEX) as soon as possible. Our next state
meeting is Monday 2/6/06 The State Representative will represent the
Warwick campus at State Association Meetings, and become a member of the
State Officer Team. Here's the state website:
http://dexri.com This individual must be available for monthly
meetings (usually the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 pm. The State
Officer Team chooses to meet more frequently according to everyone's
schedule
3. Regional Competition - Friday 2/10/06 - 8:00 - 2:00 pm. Johnson &
Wales University - Harborside Campus. . For directions follow this link:
http://jwu.edu/prov/dir_harb.htm We need to submit names to
the Program Chair next week. While many of you have never competed
before, I will set up a time to give you an overview and we can run a
few practice sessions.. There are many different categories to compete
in? Please see the attached poster. Business simulations include a role
play with a judge and a test. Case studies are analyzed by you and you
present your analysis and recommendations to a judge. (I will be judging
one of these activities). The Chapter will pay your registration Fee.
You get a free lunch as well!!!
4. National Conference - April 22 - 25, 2006, Dallas, TX. Approximate
cost is $650 per student (4 students per room). However, as a member the
Chapter you will only pay 25% ($150) of the cost. We will be traveling
on Thursday the 21st and Wednesday the 26th. There are competitive
events as well as a Management Institute. For more information about
this conference go to:
http://www.delta-hq.org/compevents.html The Knight leaders
will work with other chapters in the state to prepare you for
competition. Our deadline is coming up soon.
5. The State Association for SkillsUSA state competitions are held in
March, many during the Spring Break at CCRI campuses. Winners at the
State Level are eligible for the National Competitions held in June in
Kansas City. There are several competitive events available. More
details to follow.
6. Leaders present discussed the need to increase excitement and
participation at the campus level as well as at regional and national
conferences. Plan to bring some ideas about activities we could sponsor
that would benefit all students, recruitment and fundraising. We have
enough money to bring 10 students to Dallas in April, but would like to
bring more!!!!
Won't you join us next Tuesday- Room 1130 - 12:00 noon!!!
