Congratulations to the September 2013 Recipients of $500 worth in FREE Promotional Products!

The Minnesota DECA is an association of students who are planning careers in marketing, management and/or entrepreneurship. There are over 3,000 members in 50+ chapters in the state. Their goal is to promote leadership development, civic consciousness, social intelligence and vocational understanding.

The DECA is a program that prepares emerging leaders in high schools and colleges around the world. The program enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. The students learn how to be academically prepared, community oriented, and professionally responsible individuals. Other benefits that students develop from this program include...

• Personal Growth and Development
• New problem solving skills
• Increased creativity, maturity, self-reliance and originality
• Development of organizational techniques and time management skills
• Increased enthusiasm, self-confidence & self-image
• Growth in responsibility and follow through
• Learn how to be team player and how to build a team, as well as how to have a winning edge
• How to survive, succeed, involve and motivate others, and communication and relationship skills

To learn more about the successful students who are part of this organization and the wonderful work MN DECA does for over 3,000 Minnesota teens every year, check out their website.
www.mndeca.org

America On Track (DBA Orange County On Track) is an award-winning non-profit organization with extensive experience in the fields of mentoring, violence and drug prevention, health & fitness, youth leadership development, and community collaboration. Their vision is to create a safe and compassionate society by providing hope, creating opportunities, and promoting non-violence and respect for people of all cultures. Their work involves providing families and children with support systems and life-transforming programs. To help promote health equality and justice, children and adults can get involved with mentoring, youth asset building, academic achievement, health and fitness, gang and drug prevention, and leadership development. Specific programs that help America on Track to meet their goals include...

1. The Kids On Track...through Mentoring & Fitness Program
2. Physical Education & Nutrition Program for schools and communities
3. Adult Mentoring Program for Children of Prisoners
4. The On Track Adult & Youth Leadership Development Program
5. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Prevention Education Programs
6. Parent Education Classes & Health Seminars
7. Science-based Evaluations
8. Community Service Projects

For additional information on this inspiring and proactive group, please see their website.
www.ocontrack.org

Dress for Success Triangle promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Over 99% of their services are volunteer lead! This NC branch was founded by Pat Nathan.

Dress for Success helps low-income women acquire jobs, retain those positions, and succeed in mainstream workplaces. An individual can receive everything from a business suit, to shoes, accessories and a career handbag or briefcase to help even the playing field during their next interview. Monthly meetings help women adjust to the workplace.

The Professional Women's Group (PWG) provides support and guidance on workplace communication, corporate culture, ideas on how to balance life and work, financial literacy, workshops with experts, as well as networking opportunities. The Career Center has volunteer coaches who help assist with resumes, technical skills, mock interviews, and provide moral support. There is a library of educational and financial literature on career development and budgeting success.
www.dressforsuccess.org/trianglenc

Christa McAuliffe Middle School was recently ranked in the 96th percentile of all NYC Schools! The students that attend this great school are gifted learners and come from a variety of economic backgrounds-as many as 65% receive free or reduced lunch. The school's mission statement is to "Encourage and foster high standards in areas of academics and social growth."

The City of New York has rising rates for bullying and suicides among children and young adults. As many as 20% of high school children said they have been bullied while at school and 16% said they have been cyber bullied through emails, instant messaging, chats, social media or texting. Studies show 1 in 12 teens has attempted suicide. The staff and students at Christa McAuliffe middle school want to help prevent this from occurring by focusing on an "Anti-Bullying" campaign in October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month. They have asked MARCO to provide promotional products to be used as a reminder for all students to take action! Their slogan is "Take Action Against Bullying"
www.is187.com