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1. WRITING A NEWS RELEASE by Paul Grethel

5. SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE Louisiana DECA ______________13967 J R Drive, Walker, LA 70785______________ RELEASE: October 5, 20011 CONTACT: Paul J. Grethel, State Adviser; 504-xxx-xxxx HIGH SCHOOL MARKETING STUDENTS BECOME BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Louisiana DECA held it’s annual Fall Leadership Conference in Houma, Louisiana on October 1-3. Officers from the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) from around the state were invited to participate in leadership workshops given by business professionals, teachers, and Louisiana DECA State Officers. The purpose of these workshops was to allow the local DECA chapter officers to build their leadership skills and then take what they learned back to their chapters. Workshop topics included Icebreakers, Dress for Success, Team Building, and Professional Development. Workshop presenters were DECA State Officer, teachers, and business professionals. One of the fun activities was the chance to take a Swamp Tour on Sunday before the conference’s opening --more-- Letterhead Release Date Contact Info Title 1-7 words Answer 5 W’s Type –more– to indicate another page

6. News Release—2 nd page HIGH SCHOOL MARKETING STUDENTS BECOME BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, page 2 “ We wanted to give each local leadership team training to improve their leadership abilities as well as some practical ideas about attire and managing their time,” state Brittany Bourgeois, State DECA President. A representative of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) also spoke to students. MDA is the national charity of DECA, Inc. Throughout the year, many chapters conduct activities to raise funds for research into the many neuromuscular diseases associated with Muscular Dystrophy. The Louisiana Retailer’s Association sent Ms. Dolly Jones to speak at the closing ceremony to the students about their roles as young business people and future entrepreneurs. Anyone interested in starting a DECA Chapter at their school can contact Louisiana DECA by calling 504-xxx-xxxx and speaking to Mr. Paul J. Grethel, State Advisor. ### Title and page # Less important info goes last Use ending symbol