DECA What is DECA Why should I join

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DECA What is DECA? Why should I join? 1

DECA What is DECA? Why should I join? 1

DECA=Distributive Education Clubs of America • DECA is an association of marketing students that

DECA=Distributive Education Clubs of America • DECA is an association of marketing students that provides for leadership and personal development. • DECA was organized in 1946. • DECA consists of Four Regions • • Central (Lindbergh) Southern North Atlantic Western 2

DECA’s 9 th District 1. Lindbergh 9. Lafayette 2. Webster Groves 10. Hancock Place

DECA’s 9 th District 1. Lindbergh 9. Lafayette 2. Webster Groves 10. Hancock Place 3. Eureka 11. Mehlville 4. Bayless 12. Northwest 5. Oakville 13. Rockwood Marquette 6. Desoto 14. Rockwood Summit 7. Fox 15. Seckman 8. Kirkwood 16. Affton 3

Image and Purpose of DECA • Color - Blue • 2013 Theme: Make it

Image and Purpose of DECA • Color - Blue • 2013 Theme: Make it Count • Mission Statement – DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management • Magazine - New Dimensions • Symbol-Diamond – Four points inside represent the first set of guiding principles while the outer four represent to second set. 4

Guiding Principles • 1 st Set – – Integrates into classroom instruction Applies learning

Guiding Principles • 1 st Set – – Integrates into classroom instruction Applies learning Connects to Business Promotes competition • 2 nd Set – – Academically prepared Community oriented Professionally responsible Experienced leaders 5

DECA Activities • • Leadership Conferences Marketing Trips DECA Fundraising Competition at District, State,

DECA Activities • • Leadership Conferences Marketing Trips DECA Fundraising Competition at District, State, and National Co-Curricular Activities Social Events Orlando, Sports and Entertainment Conference Feb 5 -9 • DECA 2013 6

DECA Competitive Events • • • Marketing Research Events Chapter Team Events Business Ownership

DECA Competitive Events • • • Marketing Research Events Chapter Team Events Business Ownership and Management Events Participating Events Management Team Decision Making Pilot Events – Ex. Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Individual Series Events – Ex. Food Marketing Series 7

DECA After High School • Collegiate DECA is the college version of DECA. •

DECA After High School • Collegiate DECA is the college version of DECA. • • • Columbia College Lincoln University Lindenwood University Missouri Southern State University North Central Missouri College Southeast Missouri State University of Central Missouri University of Missouri William Woods University • Compete in the same events and meet lots of new friends. 8

DECA Officials • District Competitive Events Advisor – Amanda Breznay(Fox) • District Advisor –

DECA Officials • District Competitive Events Advisor – Amanda Breznay(Fox) • District Advisor – Angie Spitznagel(Mehlville) • State DECA Advisor – Chrissy Bashore • Central Region Vice-President – Christine O’Neil • National Director – Dr. Ed Davis 9

Your Chapter Advisors • • Mrs. Stortzum Mrs. Girard 10

Your Chapter Advisors • • Mrs. Stortzum Mrs. Girard 10

Opportunities Available Through DECA • • • Attend Conferences Compete for trophies, medallions, and

Opportunities Available Through DECA • • • Attend Conferences Compete for trophies, medallions, and scholarships Local Scholarships Meet Business People Career Information and Job Opportunities Develop your leadership skills Junior Leadership delegate program State, District, and Local officer positions Social Activities 11

Conferences • State Officer Election & Fall Leadership Conf. - Lake of the Ozarks

Conferences • State Officer Election & Fall Leadership Conf. - Lake of the Ozarks • Central Region Leader. Conf. -Detroit, MI • District CDC - South County Mall • State CDC - Lake of the Ozarks • National CDC – Atlanta, GA 12