My Personal Experience at ICDC
INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
DECA PUERTO RICO ORLANDO, APRIL 27, 30, 2019
“The best way to believe in yourself, is to believe in your self, and make it happened� - Ed Sanabria
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Day 1 – April 26, 2019 First day in Orlando. Puerto Rico went to the Luis Muùoz Marin Airport to prepare themselves for ICDC. They got their hats that they ordered and like always, taking pictures and selfies before they leave, and they made a prayer chain. After that, they went security check, wait for boarding and the plane was preparing for takeoff. People were excited and screaming when the plane took off and landed, it was like an accomplishment for them.
Day 1 – April 26, 2019 Puerto Rico landed in the Orlando International Airport, they took their luggage, got on to the bus to go their hotel and finally arrived at the Holiday Inn Blvd. Disney Springs. The Executive Officers, Regional Advisors and State Chair were preparing the member’s DECA bag, ID’s and ICDC Guides to help them with the process of this Education Trip. Puerto Rico was divided in 2 groups for the airport, Group A got earlier than Group B and while Group waits for Group B, they walked from the hotel to a Food Center for lunch and after that, they returned to their hotel. When Group B arrived, everyone gathered around for a short reunion and the State Chair (José Jiménez) was giving instructions to members and advisors about the upcoming next days. After that, the members were introducing themselves to get to know each other better.
Day 2 – April 27, 2019 Second day in Orlando and first for ICDC. One of the members of Puerto Rico (Edwin Sanabria) got up early to photograph every moment of ICDC since he was selected for the #DECAICDC 2019 Social Media Team. Then the rest of the delegation got up for breakfast. Puerto Rico took a 15-20-minute walk to Disney Springs, they arrived, and Edwin Sanabria took a group photo of all Puerto Rico’s delegation. After that they had a small meeting, listening to instructions and they went to their separate ways, walking around the area and shopping in the stores, and then the delegation had lunch and went back to the hotel to prepare for the Open Ceremony of ICDC. Angel Gonzalez (State President), Gabriela Victoria (Humacao Region’s VP of Marketing), Edwin Sanabria (Southern Region DECA Direct Reporter and DECA ICDC Social Media Team) and Evelyn Cardona (State Coordinator) went early to the Orange County Convention Center for the Flag Parade. Edwin Sanabria picked up his Social Media Team gifts and he loved it. The rest of the delegation made it to the Convention Center. Angel Gonzalez finally meet the National President (Andrew Weatherman) and he gave him the Puerto Rico frog (Coqui) Pin as a gift.
“There are no shortcuts to any okace worth going” “Don’t let whay yoy canot do, interfere with what you can do” “Strive to progress, not perfection”
Puerto Rico at Orlando ICDC
Amazing experience with DECA Puerto Rico
Ready for It Ready for It was the main theme 2018-201 that phrase changed it all at once. Puerto Rico continues meeting other People from all over USA States. Our Best part is the “Exchange for Pins�.
Dreams and Dedication is a powerful combination
ICDC is the culmination of DECA Year. Advisers, Educators, Professionals, Students, Administrators, are all in one spot here. “CELEBRATION” “Involvement” ‘TEACHING” “Learn”
Puerto Rico was so excited screaming and very loud when they saw their pictures on Instagram, through The Social Media Team, Ed Sanabria and DECA PUR
Day 2 – April 27, 2019
It was an intense moment when the rest of the states and countries saw Puerto Rico. There was a traffic of people trading pins, hats, lanyards and even selling some of their stuffs. Puerto Rico finally made inside of the Open Ceremony Event and Edwin Sanabria was in front of the stage to photograph every special moment. Everything went dark, “Ready for It” started playing and the biggest moment begin. The National Officers were presenting themselves and recognizing members and advisors for their hard work, the Flag Parade began, and it was beautiful each state and country. Ben Nemtin was the Keynote speaker of the event that night. He was talking his experiences and how he started his own show with his friends, how he meets Barack Obama and his story was impressive. Everyone got excited when the Blue Man started performing on stage. The Open Ceremony was finished, and traffic began once again. But Puerto Rico made it to the bus and went to their hotel and they rest.
It has been an honor for 2 consecutive years to be accepted and recognize as the Puerto Rico ICDC Social Media Team “Ed Sanabria�
Emerging Leaders
Day 3 – April 28, 2019 Third day in Orlando and second for ICDC. This is one of the biggest days of ICDC, the Academies and Competitive Events. Competitors prepare to take exams while members prepare for their respective academies: Aspire, Empower and Ignite. Melissa Goltra, Liz Poeschl and AJ Watson were the Aspire Presenters. One of the rules for the academies were to not sit with your state in the same table. The academy has started, and the presenters were introducing themselves and talking about their experiences in DECA and ICDC. There was one fun activity where 4 members came up front, they all they said: “Who are, who are, who are, you?” and the rest of the members answered: “We are, we are, we are, DECA”. After that, they presenters brought mentors where members asked them specific and personal questions about College, since most of the members were seniors and everyone interacted with each other. Everyone had a break and went for lunch, after that, some members went to Shop DECA, exhibitors and others went back to the academies waiting for the time for the second part to come. The second part of the academy was members that needed a plan to build a machine and talk about the benefits, prices and where to buy them. Some smart fridges, vacuum cleaners, sofas, beagle machines and many more creative ideas. After the academies and competitive events were finished, everyone went to their hotels and prepared themselves to go to Magic Kingdom. After everyone arrived at Magic Kingdom, they went to their separate ways and got onto many rides and had fun. At night, the fireworks show started and it was one of the most beautiful moments of Magic Kingdom. Many colorful lights, the castle lit up and even Tinker Bell appeared. Everyone loved the fireworks, after that, the delegation went to the hotel to rest for another day.
The best way to find yourself , is to loose yourself in the servie of others. It’s being an honor to serve my Enchanted Island, Puerto Rico and my Southern Region.
Don’t be a parrot in life, be an Eagle. A parrot talks way too much but can’t fly high, but an Eagle is silent and has the power to touch the sky.