August 31 and September 1 I will explain

August 31 and September 1 -I will explain the goals and purpose of student organizations and the benefits they provide its members. -You will understand the role of Student Organizations in the Business and Marketing programs and their benefits DECA & FBLA

DECA is a co-curricular organization for students enrolled in the Marketing Education program. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management

DECA members are… • Experienced Leaders – – We will make you a better leader! • Professionally Responsible – – We will prepare you for a career! • Academically Prepared – – We will equip you to conquer challenges! • Community Oriented – – We will give back to our community!

By giving students hands-on experiences in the fields of marketing, business and entrepreneurship, DECA enhances the classroom experience by providing conferences and competitions that mold high school students into character-driven leaders.

2016 -2017 Riverside DECA Officer Team President Vice President Corey Forst Nora Hamdan & Lexie Dunnington Secretary Blake Kinkoph Membership Madeline Mandanis & Aidan Kohl Social Media Alexis Deschamps Fundraising Sara Santamaria Social Activities Marissa Anderson School Store Managers Kyle Lambdin & Kai Ulloa Historian Kaitlyn Cole Reporter Ritika Reddy Treasurer Jack Lind

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BENEFITS OF JOINING DECA • Makes you marketable – college, resumes, etc. • Networking – meet people all over the country • Community Service – tons of opportunity to help others • Travel – Virginia Beach and Anaheim, California • Scholarships – over $250, 000 awarded annually to DECA members • Awards - $125, 000 is given away annually to ICDC winners • Social Activities – make new friends in your school & from other chapters • Leadership Training – get over your fear of public speaking and learn to be a leader!

DECA MEMBERSHIP GOAL: 150 STUDENT MEMBERS & 20 PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: TRAVEL AWARDS RECOGNITION COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP TEAMWORK SCHOLARSHIPS DUES: $35 (WITH A CHAPTER T-SHIRT) OR $25 (WITHOUT A T-SHIRT) )

DECA ACTIVITIES • • • Membership drive DECA Day at the State Fair DECA PINK Week DECA Day with the Washington Capitals Virginia DECA Day Entrepreneurship Project Financial Literacy Project Toy Drive District Leadership Conference (DLC), Potomac Falls High School State Leadership Conference (SLC), Virginia Beach International Career Development Conference (ICDC), Anaheim, CA • And much, much more!

DECA DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE WHAT: The district level of Virginia DECA competition is designed to allow a maximum number of paid student members the opportunity to test their marketing knowledge and skills. WHY: To earn recognition and awards with an opportunity to compete at the next level of competition-the State Leadership Conference WHEN: November 12, 2016 WHERE: Potomac Falls High School HOW: Each student will complete a series of evaluations, with tests and role play(s), where he/she will demonstrate his/her marketing knowledge, skills, and ability.

DECA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE WHAT: Second level of competition that includes winners from District Leadership Conference as well as written events, marketing representative events and team events. WHY: To earn recognition and awards with an opportunity compete at the top level of competition-the International Career Development Conference WHEN: March 3 -5, 2016 WHERE: Virginia Beach, VA to

INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WHAT: Top level of the competitive events series that includes the winners from the State Leadership conference as well as leadership/Thrive academy participants. WHY: With over 13, 000 participants ICDC is culmination of a lot of hard work with the opportunity to win trophies, medals and money. WHEN: April 24 -30, 2016 WHERE: Anaheim, CA Video 1 Video 2

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