DECA Is Proud To Support
Lifetime's
Future Frontrunners Contest
For Young Women
Summary:
As part of Lifetime's award-winning, nonpartisan Every Woman Counts
campaign, to encourage women to get more involved in the political process
as voters and candidates, Lifetime has launched "The Future Frontrunners"
Contest, http://www.mylifetime.com/community/my-lifetime-commitment/ewc/future-frontrunners.
Partners in this effort include CosmoGIRL! And Declare Yourself.
Eligible women may enter by submitting a registration
form online at, http://www.mylifetime.com/community/my-lifetime-commitment/ewc/future-frontrunners,
along with either a) a written essay or b) a one (1) minute video of
the entrant speaking to the camera as set out below.
Your Video or Essay must begin with the words, "If I were president,
I would." One (1) "National Prize" will be awarded from
among all Essays received and one (1) National Prize will be awarded
from among all Videos received. Additionally, seven (7) "Regional
Prizes" will be awarded from among all of the entrants who live
within a one-hundred (100) mile radius of Denver, CO and seven (7) Regional
Prizes will be awarded from among all eligible entrants who live within
a one-hundred mile radius of St. Paul, MN. The Contest runs from May
1, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and continues through
June 16, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Winners of the Contest will be announced
on the Website and in the press on or about August 1, 2008.
Eligibility:
The Contest is open to women who are legal residents of the United States
(excluding Alaska and Hawaii) or the District of Columbia and who as
of the date of entry are between 16 and 22 years of age. Any entrant
who is under the legal age of majority in his/her state of residence
(a "minor") should get his or her parent or legal guardian's
permission to enter. Employees of Lifetime Entertainment Services, The
Walt Disney Company, The Hearst Corporation, CosmoGIRL! and Declare
Yourself and each of their respective parent, affiliated and subsidiary
companies (collectively, the "Promotion Entities") and/or
immediate family members and/or those residing in the same household
of such persons are not eligible to enter or win. Void in Alaska, Hawaii
and where prohibited by law.
How to Enter:
Go to the Website, http://www.mylifetime.com/community/my-lifetime-commitment/ewc/future-frontrunners,
read and indicate your acceptance to the Official Rules, complete the
Registration Form found on the Contest page, and follow the prompts
to upload and submit your Video or Essay.
Piper/DECA Spring Teen
Opinion Survey
http://www.deca.org/nab_piperjaffray.html
Through your support of this important partnership, Piper
and DECA are able to deliver this very valuable market research model/tool
to your local DECA chapters. We are also able to provide exclusive opportunities,
like the Association Officers¹ Banquet, to reward your student
leaders.
Our goal for the Spring Survey is 4,000 DECA responses
- less than 75 per Association!
In the spirit of this election year, let's show Piper
how much we appreciate their partnership and reply early and often to
the Spring Teen Opinion
Survey!
You can reach the survey from Piper's page on the DECA
web site at,
http://www.deca.org/nab_piperjaffray.html
student
activities related to marketing and marketing education. Membership in
DECA is open to all students who are enrolled in a state approved, career-technical
marketing education program, including business and management pathway
students. DECA provides opportunities for students to develop skills in
the areas of vocational understanding, leadership development, civic consciousness,
and social intelligence.