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    Tewksbury students get fashionable for a cause  Nov 21, 2009
    Tewksbury Memorial High Schools DECA students walked the catwalk on Thursday, Nov. 19, for their annual fashion show, raising money for the Jimmy Fund ... This was the scene as students from the school s DECA program walked the catwalk on Thursday, Nov. 19, for their annual fashion show, raising money for charity ... Despite being diagnosed during her freshman year of high school, McCarthy continued to be an active member of the school community, participating in basketball, field hockey, and... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    Tewksbury DECA program to hold fashion show  Nov 17, 2009
    On Thursday Nov. 19, the Tewksbury Memorial High School DECA program will be putting on its annual fashion show to benefit the Jimmy Fund. DECA is an association of marketing students, which is student-centered and whose program of leadership and personal development is designed specifically for students enrolled in marketing, accounting, economics, and e-commerce/Web-design courses ... DECA attracts individuals interested in pursuing education and careers in marketing, management, and... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    City Council Meets Monday  Nov 15, 2009
    The DECA chapter at the high school is sponsoring a program on the subject next month. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    MSU announces initial November baseball signees  Nov 13, 2009
    DECA state finalist (marketing) and recipient of the 2008 Epic Award (U.S. History). Played two seasons of summer league baseball with Team Elite, coached by Brad Bouras. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Casper briefs  Nov 11, 2009
    KWHS DECA raises vaccine funds. The Kelly Walsh High School DECA Chapter recently partnered with the 5 Trails Rotary Club to promote World Polio Day, according to a media release ... DECA members, joined by representatives from the 5 Trails Rotary Club, also visited Casper's elementary schools during parent/teacher conference times in this humanitarian effort to end polio worldwide. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Rotary recognizes Centennial students  Nov 11, 2009
    He is involved in cross country (Captain), track (Captain), National Honors Society and DECA. Camerons awards include 2008 district runner-up in cross country and district runner up in the 2009 track season in 1600m and 3200m runs. He also volunteers for Clothe a Child and is a member of Young Life. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Valley students get DWT lesson  Nov 6, 2009
    ROANOKE RAPIDS Roanoke Rapids High School students Jessica Robinson, Ashton Jordan and Jaime Pearcey, as part of their membership in DECA, thought putting on a demonstration illustrating the dangers of driving while texting would be a good idea. Their faculty advisor, Jan Tugwell, phoned a Roanoke Rapids High School graduate at the State Police Highway Patrol and the idea came to fruition. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    CHS DECA to Youth Summit  Nov 5, 2009
    Students from the Cameron High School DECA chapter were in attendance ... 14 students from the Cameron High School DECA chapter will be attending the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES) this Thursday in Chillicothe ... DECA chapter advisor Stephanie Williams said this is the fourth year for the summit for students from schools in northern Missouri, "The purpose of the conference is to help young people understand the job opportunities or the career opportunities for them if they want to own... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    DECA wins big in Neb.  Nov 4, 2009
    DECA wins big in Neb ... Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 12:35 PM MST The Campbell County High School DECA students were at the top of their games at the Wyo-Braska Regional Conference in Scottsbluff, Neb ... Suzan Newberry, the Campbell County High School DECA coach, said the team is doing exceptionally well for a group with only five returning competitors. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    City to discuss web site  Nov 1, 2009
    Students from the Cameron High School DECA Chapter will be attending a program in Chillicothe on Nov. 5. The council is also scheduled to have a discussion on issues involving parking in the parkway. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Practice makes perfect  Nov 1, 2009
    Armando Angel spent a few hours Thursday evening giving business pitches to practice for an upcoming DECA competition ... Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:49 PM MDT On Thursday night, 21 Campbell County High School DECA students transformed into sales associates for Animal Needs, a large pet store that specializes in selling pet supplies ... A sincere yes, sir doesnt cut it in a classroom where students are surrounded by hundreds of DECA awards. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    BCHS DECA Career Development State Finalists (2)  Oct 28, 2009
    The Jackson County Banner - BCHS DECA Career Development State Finalists. BCHS DECA Career Development State Finalists Posted at Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:12 AM CDT ... Brownstown Central DECA Business Law and Ethics team of Karlei Trueblood and Lindsey Harris placed as state finalists in Indiana DECA State Career Development Conference at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 1-3. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    Saturday Thumbs  Oct 24, 2009
    Thumbs up to Kelso High School s DECA program, which organized And to the nearly 100 volunteers who turned out to collect all manner of litter ... They picked up more than enough litter to fill a Dumpster, according to Kaiti Wood, a Kelso High School senior and president of the school s DECA program. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    WHSs Johnson is athlete and student leader  Oct 24, 2009
    Johnson was a member of the homecoming court at WHS this year and hes active with the schools DECA and Multicultural Awareness organizations. Hes also an honor roll student. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    DECA team raises funds for wounded veteran  Oct 22, 2009
    Over the summer, Michael Canty, Michael Allan, Christina Ratte, Mitch Kurker, Kristin Abramo and Connor Elmore laid the groundwork for their DECA project, a series of fundraisers for U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Downing of Middleborough ... Part of a family with a strong military history, Canty has always supported those in the Armed Forces, and went to DECA advisor John Magliozzi to ask if this could be their project ... DECA is an educational organization created for students interested in careers... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Four teachers leave district  Oct 8, 2009
    Received a check from Douglas High School DECA for 17,000 to DHS for purchase of electronic marquee ... Gilbert Rojas, Maria Figueroa, and DHS DECA students to attend the 2009 ... DECA Western Region Leadership Conference in Reno, NV on November. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    CHS DECA MOCK Crash  Oct 5, 2009
    CHS DECA presented a MOCK crash at the high school Oct. 1 ... Cameron High School DECA presented a MOCK crash Oct. 1 at the high school. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight  Oct 1, 2009
    mil/getfit/ or the Defense Commissary Agency, http://www. commissaries. (The Dolphin, CT)

    DECA to host mock crash  Sep 30, 2009
    This will be the third year that CHS DECA will host a mock crash, to show their peers the dangers of drinking and driving ... The Cameron High School DECA will, once again, be helping to educate teens about the dangers of drinking and driving with a mock crash ... The first year s mock crash was at the high school, last year it was at the middle school, and this year DECA will once again do the mock crash for high school students. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Pacific Students React to Changed Cell Phone Policy  Sep 19, 2009
    " "School's a professional setting," says Nancy Pfeiffer, a marketing teacher and DECA adviser at Pacific. "It's like a workplace and, as such, phones shouldn't be allowed (during class). " Being able to use their phones during lunch seems to be a big hit with students. "It's a cool thing that we can use them during lunch," said Nickerson. "I like the fact that you can use it during lunch," Smith added. Teneyuca agreed on that point as well, but added, "They (school officials) should lighten up... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Window on the World: Jump for Joy at Tailgate Party  Sep 12, 2009
    Hunter Parrish, left, and Tim Wallace, right, jump during a tailgate party sponsored by the DECA marketing club at Washington High School Sept. 4. The tailgating event was held before the Blue Jays first home football game against Warrenton. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Politics, seduction in 'Leon Morin, Priest'  Sep 11, 2009
    Some of the shadowy images (the great Henri Deca. shot the movie) and the religious soul-searching recall Ingmar Bergman. (Boston Globe)

    VIDEO: WHS Deca Club Holds Washers Games  Sep 9, 2009
    Washington Missouri 2009. Submit your comment now. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    R-1 School District Sets Tax Levy at $3.90  Sep 3, 2009
    Class), Fruit (FFA), Intermediate School-Great American, Band, DECA and Sophomore class (candy). Contact the school for each fundraisers individual dates on the events. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Blackburn Ventures Corp. Announces Proposed Qualification Transaction  Aug 28, 2009
    Eric Szustak, C.A. - Mr. Szustak has been President of Deca Global Advisors Inc. since July 2007. Mr. Szustak is a Chartered Accountant with over 24 years of experience including 14 years experience at national brokerage firms holding various positions in sales, management and securities compliance. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Here comes the fall video game release rush  Aug 18, 2009
    Deca Sports 2Publisher: HudsonPlatform(s): Wii. Gran TurismoPublisher: SonyPlatform(s): PSP. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Obituaries in the news  Aug 16, 2009
    Jim Dickinson, a musician and producer who helped shape the Memphis sound in an influential career that spanned more than four deca 00004000 des, has died ... Jim Dickinson, a musician and producer who helped shape the Memphis sound in a career that spanned more than four decades, died Saturday ... (AP) - Jim Dickinson, a musician and producer who helped shape the Memphis sound in an influential career that spanned more than four decades, died Saturday. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Small firms will tout goods at food show  Aug 16, 2009
    Each year, buyers from the Defense Commissary Agency attend the show to sample and select products for sale in more than 260 commissaries and exchanges in Hawai'i as well as across the world. At last year's show, 251 items were selected for placement in military commissaries. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Hudson Entertainment Brings DECA SPORTS to Nintendo DS  Aug 11, 2009
    Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, will release DECA SPORTS DS in Spring 2010. Following the landmark success of the original DECA SPORTS and the upcoming release of the sequel DECA SPORTS 2, DECA SPORTS DS is an all-new sports compilation title with ten new games that can now be played on the go ... With the original DECA SPORTS title shipping two million copies worldwide, we felt strongly that the franchise would translate to Nintendo DS,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hudson Entertainment Scores with Wii Players by Dropping the DECA SPORTS Price  Aug 4, 2009
    To Celebrate the Sequels Fall Release, DECA SPORTS Now Retails at $19 ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--To commemorate the ongoing popularity of DECA SPORTS and the upcoming release of DECA SPORTS 2, Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, has lowered the games retail price from $29 ... With 2 million units shipped to date, gamers around the world have been enjoying the fun and exciting games in DECA SPORTS for Wii. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Local school board member takes two teachers to court  Jul 31, 2009
    According to the court report, Adam attended a meeting at the beginning of the year for business and marketing groups, FBLA and DECA. Miller is the adviser for FBLA and Nachtigall is the adviser for DECA. At the meeting he signed a sheet to be a member of the two clubs that also stated fees were 10 each. His student account was charged 20. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    Holstein Younger Members Recognized (2)  Jul 26, 2009
    Amber is a freshman at Highland High School and enjoys participating in high school rodeo, basketball, DECA and dance. Amber also enjoys showing her Holsteins at the county, district, and state levels, and is a member of the Iowa County dairy judging and dairy bowl teams. (Agri-View, WI)

    Reserve Muster Set For Temple VA  Jul 17, 2009
    Multiple informational booths will be available for the participants in the Primary Care Clinic including Family Assistance, the Defense Commissary Agency, Military OneSource, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as VA representatives, who will enroll Veterans for health care. VA social workers, Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom transitional patient advocates and case workers will also provide information. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Other News Sources  Jul 5, 2009
    Secretary of Defense. Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131 Public contact: or +1 (703) 428-0711. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)

    > Business still bustling in Scotts city within a city  Jul 5, 2009
    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) operates the store as part of its worldwide chain. Neither AAFES nor DeCA are government contractors. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    DGASA crowns3 champions  Jul 2, 2009
    In juniors play Sunday the regular season champions the DECA Den Dawgs lost two games (including the if game) to Ely s S.W.A.T. 6-5 and 6-2 as Ely s came away tournament champions. The tournament hadn t been over 90 minutes when rain began to fall again and another potential delay was averted. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    BADEA approves US$55m for new development projects2010 WC/CAN: Ghana beat Sudan 2-0Southern Sudan: Attack on food barges disrupts operationsDarfur rebel leader pledges ceasefire Kenya's Kibaki appeals for AU intervention in SomaliaKenya pushes for peace in SomaliaPirates to release seized Belgian Tugboat SundayKenya rules out military intervention in Somalia FIFA organises seminar for referees, coaches in DRCDR Congo's defence minister in BelgiumHealth ministry warns against counterfeit quinine in DRCBADEA gives DR Congo US$6m loan for school project Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE African crises escalate as AU leaders meet in LibyaSirte, Libya (PANA) - As African leaders gather here Wednesday for a summit aimed at discussing peace and security across the continent, British humanitarian group Oxfam International said over 1.4 millionpeople have been forced to flee their homes so far this year as a result of significantly increasing violence in DRCongo, Sudan and Somalia.    01/07/2009   Full Text...  Jul 1, 2009
    Peace and security in Africa have made great strides forward over the past deca de there are now fewer conflicts across the continent, and African peacekeepers have intervened to protect civilians. However, the ongoing humanitarian suffering and conflicts in these three countries are delivering a fatal blow to the hopes of a peaceful and prosperous future for Africa. (Panapress.com)

    WCTV announces sholarship winners  Jun 24, 2009
    Pantano was an Honor Roll student from 2007-2009, and a member of the Wilmington High School Drama Club, DECA Club, High School Band, Youth Soccer and the United States Figure Skating Association. Serino, who aspires to a career in communications or broadcasting, was a Wilmington High School Office Aide, a member of the One Minute Too Many comedy group, and the Improvisation Humor Troupe, a WCTV member and intern student and has volunteered to videotape many town and school events including The... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Nigerian media highlight Nigeria/Tunisia World Cup qualifierLagos, Nigeria (PANA) - The 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup qualifier betweenNigeria and Tunisia, scheduled to take place Saturday in Rades, outside Tunis,stole the show in almost all the Nigerian media.    20/06/2009   Full Text...  Jun 21, 2009
    According to the paper, Nigeria and Tunisia have both forged one of the fiercest rivalries in continental football, having met 15 times over the past three deca d es with the latter enjoying a fair share of the balance with six victories compa r ed to Nigerias four. The Tunisians have six points, two more than Nigeria in Group B and will despera tely hope to flaunt the home card before a partisan Rades capacity crowd. (Panapress.com)

    Recruit reminds some of Duke's Grant Hill  Jun 19, 2009
    He is a member of a group called DECA that provides training in marketing and management at his high school. During his senior year, he will sing in the school choir, and he might try to win a state championship in the high jump in the spring after he attempts to help Ames defend its basketball state title. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Bomberman Touch 2 Arrives  Jun 19, 2009
    Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness, and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Florida State Soccer Announces 2009 Signing Class  Jun 19, 2009
    member of the yearbook staff, student government, science honors and DECA. PERSONAL - Daughter of Rick and Sheri Mullen. plans on majoring in communications. (Seminoles.com)

    DUSD OKs hires for coming year  Jun 17, 2009
    Hired parent liaison Blanca T. Rojas, and student worker (DECA store) Hector Rosales. Reviewed current bond status from Mark Reader of Stone and Youngberg, bond counsel. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Billerica High Class of 2009 looks back on a memorable four years  Jun 16, 2009
    The graduating class has members that were the first in school history to place at the National DECA competition. DECA is a marketing/business club for high school students and the class also won the first Spirit Year, a school-wide spirit competition meant to bring the classes together that was instituted by Billerica Memorial High School administration last fall. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Top PWSH students accomplish many firsts  Jun 6, 2009
    While attending PWSH, Lu was involved in Future Business Leaders of America, science fairs and DECA. She was a girl scout for 12 years, president of the model UN and a National Honor Society officer. She said one of her favorite hobbies is doing fossil digs on the weekends. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Class of 2009: Kevin Grover following his zoo dream  Jun 5, 2009
    He will graduate as valedictorian and president of the student body, the local chapter of the business club DECA, and the National Honor Society at Sentinel ... He also joined DECA, a business organization for students who want to pursue a career in marketing, management or entrepreneurship, said Hartman, DECA adviser at Sentinel ... This year, Grover was a semifinalist in advertising at the international DECA conference. (Missoulian, MT)

    Klamath Falls selected for Main Street programThe program aims to revitalize Oregon downtowns  Jun 3, 2009
    Dennis Y. wrote on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 AM:" Thanks jr for recongizing that real things need to be done., not just talk. I did an extensive study of this and found 17 advantages to having main street go the other way with Klamath av. becoming a two way. This converts into 17 disadvantages that now face our downtown businesses, that we know that they can not obsorb. Most people have blogged that they still want a two way main street, and businesses want it too." Parking", our one way connector... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Scio High forestry, FFA at risk  Jun 2, 2009
    The Student Leadership Development Center in Salem manages the two programs along with others such as DECA and FBLA, said Mike Stebbins, a spokesman for the agency. This year s 700,000 agency budget was down 10 percent from the previous year, he said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Neb. educator receives honor at DECA International Career Development conference  Jun 1, 2009
    educator receives honor at DECA International Career Development conference ... educator receives honor at DECA International Career Development conference ... Gregg Christensen of Lincoln has been selected as an honorary life member of DECA, an international marketing and entrepreneurship club. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Athens Banner-Herald Best & Brightest Scholarship finalists  May 31, 2009
    School Activities: Beta Club, CSHS Dance Line, DECA, Cheerleader, Student Council. Awards: Honor Roll, MBA pageant first-place essay, MBA pageant first-place academic achievement. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    DECA students take home sole Massachusetts trophy  May 30, 2009
    (Left to right) Tyler Stoffers and Scott Cotreau, seniors at Billerica Memorial High School, were the only Massachusetts students to take home a trophy from the DECA national competition ... In DECA, he gets to see what that world looks like ... Cotreau and his teammate Tyler Stoffers took home the third place trophy for General Marketing and Research in the DECA s national competition. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009  May 29, 2009
    Corrie Bellamy: SCHS Outstanding Student (home economics), ACSI Distinguished Student (fine arts, athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Johnson and Wales University DECA Scholarship, University of Oregon Dean s Access and Resident Dean s Scholar, Pacific Lutheran University Dean s and Q Club Scholarships ... Christopher Hebert: SCHS Outstanding Student (AP calculus, physics), ACSI Distinguished Student (fine arts), Johnson University DECA Scholarship, Cal... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Seattle Pre and Post Alaska Cruise ...  May 25, 2009
    Cruise Ship Deal Hotel Deca. Hotel Deca is located in the University District, which is a totally different part of town ... Deca breakfast included. (Suite101.com)

    Students garner $46K in scholarships  May 22, 2009
    The Defense Commissary Agency will award its scholars May 29 ... Glennie Morris-Klubek, Fort Leavenworth Commissary director, announced local winners of Defense Commissary Agency scholarships. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)

    Brown Football Class of 2013  May 21, 2009
    6'4" 210 Highland Park, IL Phillips Exeter Academy, NH Athletic: Team Captain, 1st Team All-New England, 1st Team All-Sectional, 1st Team All-Conference Football and Basketball, Giant Award, School Record for Single Game Receiving Yards 237, 9 TDs Senior Year, 4-Year Three-Sport Athlete Award; Coached by Bill Glennon. Academics: Honor Society, State Finalist Deca Personal: Born September 20th, 1990. Son of Jessica Lundevall and Torjus Lundevall. Nathaniel Charles Meyer P/K 6'2" 190 ... 6'0" 188... (Brownbears.com)

    No comments posted.  May 18, 2009
    Kartchner is a member of the DECA Club, the Students of Service club, the National Honor Society, senior class president, student body treasurer, former sophomore and freshmen class vice president. On top of meeting that criteria, Kartchner had to also submit a portfolio that was to be reviewed by the committee before she could be named an All-American. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Message from LEHS Principal Gerry Talley  May 16, 2009
    "The recent loss of Kara Taylor has made a tremendous impact on our school- both students and staff. She will be remembered as a fun-loving member of DECA and consummate fan of all of our school's activities. This week we are struggling to find a student or staff members' life she did not touch with her unbridled spirit and passion for life. She will be missed by us all, and remembered for always.". Gerry Talley. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Friends remember 16-year-old Kara Taylor's smile, sense of humor.  May 16, 2009
    She was especially active with DECA, the business and marketing group at Little Elm High School. She was one of the major organizers of the DECA fashion show held annually in early April. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Meet the valedictorians  May 15, 2009
    Science Olympiad, DECA and Wyoming Academic Challenge are his favorites ... - State DECA First-place team, championship round, first place, advanced selling techniques ... He had to back out of the international DECA competition in order to keep from burning out. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Watertown High School names top 10  May 15, 2009
    Smith, the son of Des and Deenie Smith, has been active in football, basketball, math team, student council, National Honors Society, FBLA, DECA, European Culture and Society Club, Weight Lifting Club, Peer Helpers, and independent film writer and producer ... Ryan, the daughter of Brian and Nancy Ryan, has been active in tennis, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Pledge of Excellence, WAIT Club, FBLA, DECA, show choirs, fall musicals, solo and ensemble and Bread and Roses. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    DECA students win 11 medals  May 15, 2009
    Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:29 PM MDT Thirteen DECA students from Campbell County High School took home 11 medals at the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, Calif ... DECA is an association of marketing and management students ... Only four DECA students returned this year but their coach, Suzan Newberry said next year, the six returners should collect some trophies. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    High School Students Pitch to Strengthen Marriages and Families Takes Top Award at 2009 DECA International Competition  May 15, 2009
    The top award at the 2009 annual DECA conference in Anaheim went to an internet business plan for strengthening marriages and families ... Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2009 -- The top award at this year's annual DECA meeting in Anaheim went to an internet business plan for strengthening marriages and families ... DECA is the Delta Epsilon Chi international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Devils Lake Public School Board recognizes employees, addresses year-end issues  May 14, 2009
    Students from the Skills USA program, from the orchestra who competed in the state music contest and DECA students were all given a round of applause. Superintendent Steve Swiontek provided the board with a legislative update, which proved to be the longest and most spendy session ever. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)

    Exchanges pull Hydroxycut diet supplement from shelves  May 13, 2009
    Patrons of Defense Commissary Agency grocery stores needn't worry about Hydroxycut, said Ronald Kelly, chief of DeCA's public affairs directorate based at Fort Lee, Va. "We do not carry the product in our inventory," he said. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Chad threatens to cut relations with SudanUN Security Council condemns renewed military incursion in ChadUN chief hails Chad-Sudan talksUS calls on Sudan, Chad to stop aiding violence in Darfur Egypt to host anti-piracy conference in MayUNICEF scales up distribution of mosquito nets in SomaliaSomalian president in working visit to BrusselsNo contact with hijacked Pompei Kadhafi receives UN, AU emissaries to DRCCentral African countries meet 11 May over swine fluJapan grants DR Congo US$7 million food aidUN Radio: Boeing 727 crashes in southwestern DR Congo Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Namibias founding president, Nujoma, turns 80Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Namibian companies, state-owned institutions and ordinary citizens from all walks of life showered former Namibian president Sam Nujoma with praises Tuesday morning as the veteran of Namibian politics turned 80.    12/05/2009   Full Text...  May 12, 2009
    Nujoma led Namibia for more than a decade since it attained independence from So uth Africas apartheid government. His political career as head of the ruling Swapo party spans more than four deca des. (Panapress.com)

    Brookfield BOE Works Numbers  May 9, 2009
    "There is a totally different cost factor between being a member of DECA and being a member of the band," school board member Rob Gianazza said. "The sports cost significantly more to run than the co-curriculars," school district Business Manager Art Colley said in response to comments by Mr. Shaker on whether the fees should be closer in cost. (New Milford Times, CT)

    Wilmington students get down to business at DECA conference  May 9, 2009
    on April 28 to represent the state of Massachusetts at DECA s International Career Development Conference. DECA is an international association of Business Students ... DECA s programs and activities are tailored to the specific career interest of students and include technical skills, basic scholastic and communication skills, human relations and employability skills, and a strong emphasis on economics and free enterprise. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    New Tipton School Board members sworn in  May 2, 2009
    Superintendent Robert Brinkley recognized the State DECA finalists who will be advancing to international competition ... Kyle Renfro received the DECA Diamond Award. (California Democrat, MO)

    More than 40 students suspended following protest  May 1, 2009
    We were stuck between State DECA and band solo contest, or State Basketball playoffs and another event, or Track Districts or a national competition for DECA. These things happen, and no one can be blamed for that. Do I think there should be a compromise. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Hawaii companies invited to DeCA expo  Apr 28, 2009
    Of the nearly 1,000 products showed last year, just over 200 were chosen to be included in the commissary system on Oahu, including products from 17 companies that previously had never done business with DeCA, the association said. For more information contact Sharon Zambo-Fan, sharonzambofan@hawaii. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    Princess Maddy Phillips (11)  Apr 28, 2009
    She is a member of DECA, a marketing association, is secretary of the National Honor Society, and plays golf. She has golfed on the LHS team for four years. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    And the nominees are: Katharine M. Church nominees are announced  Apr 17, 2009
    Willis has been active in ACES, where she is secretary/historian, the Keyser Krazies, Hi-Y, Student Council, DECA, Students for Change Tolerance Club, the Going Green Club, and the Debate Club. She currently serves as editor-in-chief of the Hi-Times student newspaper. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    NMHS Students Have Faith In the Future of Business  Apr 11, 2009
    Bryan Melo and Sonny Parson, who are seniors at New Milford High School in the DECA marketing program, believe that opportunity still out there and they remain steadfast in their desire to aim for a future in the business world. "Basically, I knew I was interested in business by eighth grade and I looked at business courses when I was a freshman," said Bryan, 17, who is interested in the marketing field. (Brookfield Journal, CT)

    SPOTTED: The focus is on you!  Apr 11, 2009
    DECA CHAMPS: Cedar Shoals High School DECA members participated in a state competition held in Atlanta March 6-7. Several students qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference including DaNadia Johnson and Chloe Winston who won sixth in the same category ... DECA CHAMPS: Cedar Shoals High School DECA members participated in a state competition held in Atlanta March 6-7. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Kelso gymnast Ashlee Bonahoom heads to national competition  Apr 10, 2009
    When she s not participating in gymnastics, swimming and diving, track, water polo and DECA activities at school, Bonahoom likes to let her hair down and simply be a teenager. I like to hang out with friends, and lay out in the sun and tan, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Chi-Hi students compete in state DECA  Apr 10, 2009
    Nine Chippewa Falls High School students participated March 17-19 in Lake Geneva at the Wisconsin DECA State Competition ... Chi-Hi students Josh Michal and Colin Schindler placed fifth and will be advancing to Anaheim California for the ICDC International DECA Competition. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Onalaska run/walk dedicated to benefit three  Apr 3, 2009
    ORGANIZERS: Student organizations include the O Club, Students Against Dangerous Decisions, Teen AIDS Prevention Program, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and DECA.. BENEFICIARIES: Teri Faulkner, Mike Kabat and Chris Lezpona. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Cruz named a national scholar  Mar 27, 2009
    0 grade point average, has been involved in the Starfish Club, DECA and has played soccer all four years and was a member of this year s state champion. Cruz has already been accepted to the University of Arizona and has received a full tuition scholarship. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Student medals are all business  Mar 26, 2009
    At Niles High School, the Marketing Education Program which partners with the DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi) Organization, goes beyond the fundamentals of business to give students a chance to get ahead of that competition, which is growing, as high school students compete to get into college and face increasing competition in local, state and national business markets ... And Nashaira Verrier, a second year DECA student, first year marketing student and senior at Niles High School, will advance to... (Niles Star, MI)

    Staggers new W.Va. DECA president  Mar 24, 2009
    DECA president - Keyser, WV - Mineral Daily News-Tribune ... For the News-Tribune KEYSER Mineral County Technical Center student Bryan Staggers was elected president of West Virginia DECA at the recent WV DECA Career Development Conference held Feb. 28-March 2 at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston ... DECA is a national association of marketing students. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    RRHS DECA students go to state conference  Mar 21, 2009
    Jan Tugwell, Roanoke Rapids High School advisor to the group, took them to the North Carolina DECA conference March 4-7 in Greensboro ... Several students are eligible to attend the National DECA Conference in California ... Hunter Coyne won fourth place in the state in advertising campaign; and Dale Strickland, Matt Duncan, Kiana Fleming and LaToya Pierce received the highest level of Chapters of Distinction and are now qualified to attend the National DECA Conference in April. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Tourism Director Unveils Marketing Plan for 2009  Mar 14, 2009
    Also in 2009, he plans to utilize East Central College and high school DECA students for tourism research, as well as work with area colleges to develop a tourism market intern program. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    A Remarkable Career: Mraule retires after 26 seasons  Mar 13, 2009
    Until he accepted the activities director position in 1985, he taught business and consumer education classes and sponsored the DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) program, in addition to coaching freshman football and JV boys basketball. When girls basketball was added for the 1975-76 season, Mraule took over the program as its first head coach, posting a 9-9 record for the season, his only non-winning season. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Commissaries no longer able to accept CertifiChecks  Mar 12, 2009
    "What has happened to CertifiChecks is similar to what is going on today with many businesses being adversely affected by the current economic downturn," said Philip E. Sakowitz Jr., DeCA's director and chief executive officer ... "However, as an appropriated fund entity, in accordance with federal law we can no longer accept these certificates at this time. We are, however, looking for an alternative solution to fulfill our customers' requests for commissary gift certificates." DeCA entered... (The Dolphin, CT)

    Funding school sports  Mar 8, 2009
    Taxpayer wrote on Mar 7, 2009 7:59 AM:" I think they should be cut if that's what needs to be done. Some people say that students wouldn't bother with school if it wasn't for sports. Well these types turn out to adults who can't deal with life without sports. They're called couch potatoes. Sports shouldn't be any more important than music, FFA, VICA, DECA, or any other student activity.Priorities folks...... ". Submit a Comment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

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