Working in partnership with Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN), Gahanna DECA helped bring holiday gifts to fourteen families in our school district this week. Our Chapter planned and organized the event through sophomore homerooms and the vocal music program. It was one of those events where our Chapter members “received” more in good feelings than we gave out in presents!
The Paw Print will be open once again this Thursday, December 17 from 4 to 7 pm for your holiday shopping needs! Come get your Gahanna Lions spirit wear for holiday gifts! We are also open every weekday during school hours (7 am-2 pm).
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Five Gahanna DECA students competed Tuesday at the Ohio DECA Fall Leadership Conference. Emily Barnett and Cathlene Beck made the top ten in the Parliamentary Law event. Daniel Rajczyk came in third place for Male Public Relations and Miranda Hritz achieved second place for the Female Public Relations position. Shahmeer Azmat ran for President, but was unable to pull off a win in a very close race. Congratulations to all of you!
Earlier this week, Melvin & Dodie Miller from Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) came to speak with students about the important impact their organization has in our community. GRIN provides families with necessities such as school supplies, holiday presents, emergency home repairs, and much more.
Autumn Burton, Erin Law, and Julie King are leading our chapter’s public relations project and invited GRIN into our classroom after receiving a tip from another teacher about the great things they do for people in Gahanna. After hearing GRIN’s “story” our chapter decided to make the organization the centerpiece for our community service activities this year. Our chapter also looks forward to conducting a public relations campaign to help gain community awareness for GRIN.
Ms. Karen Blickley, Nationwide’s Foundation Director spoke to DECA students this morning about her career in public relations and corporate philanthropy. During her visit she also provided insight into the important role Nationwide places on community service.
Erin Law, Autumn Burton, and Julie King contacted Blickley in relation to their DECA public relations project in which they will be creating a program to benefit Gahanna students. Blickley, an Ohio DECA alumni, also shared insight on competitions, and provided tips for projects.
Gahanna DECA’s own President, Shahmeer Azmat, was selected as one of two finalists for Ohio DECA President! Our chapter is currently working on creating a marketing campaign for Shahmeer. Elections will take place at the Ohio DECA Fall Leadership Conference on Novemeber 3rd at the Convention Center in Columbus. Good luck Shahmeer!
