Thanks to the generosity of the Medtronic Foundation, the Diabetes Education and
Camping Association is pleased to announce the creation of the Diabetes Camp
Leadership Development Council (D-Lead). "D-Lead" is a coalition that develops
leadership training initiatives for diabetes camps internationally in concert with the
mission of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association.

Applications from young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 were accepted and
reviewed anonymously by the Board of Directors of DECA, with the final
recommendations made by a subcommittee of the Board. Considerations were made
regarding geographical representation and having one representative per camp. The
Board was impressed by every applicant. Each one is a passionate young adult who is
already an active leader in diabetes camping; a role model for others to follow. We
encourage all the applicants to stay involved as the D-Lead initiative progresses.

The nine enthusastic, committed young people chosen for the D-Lead Council are: Please join us in congratulating these enthusiastic individuals. The DECA Board is
confident that each of those selected are talented and motivated leaders in diabetes
camping, who will together serve as an effective team to enhance youth leadership.