November 6, 2008 at 9:21 a.m.
Chisago Lakes DECA students attend fall leadership conference
Chisago Lakes DECA students attend fall leadership conference
The annual leadership conference gives students an opportunity to learn from professional speakers about the benefits of strong leadership, communication, teambuilding, and business skills. The conference was attended by over 1,000 students from more than 25 high school DECA chapters throughout the state of Minnesota.
The conference started Sunday with the opening session featuring guest speaker John Beede. He spoke about life's challenges and making the most of your opportunities.
Later in the evening, students attended a two hour leadership academy with students splitting into first or second year DECA experience levels. Professional speakers led the format with interactive topics ranging from challenge management skills, teamwork, creativity, communication, and empowerment in a fun and interactive format for the student attendees.
The highlight of the evening for most students was the conference dance in the ballroom with a sound, video, and light show.
The second day featured one more leadership academy workshop in the morning followed by the closing session in which the six newly elected 2008-9 State DECA officers were announced. Chisago Lakes also received a nice trophy for finishing second in the radio ad contest between all of the schools.
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