Size of CTSOs CTSO Total Membership in Enrollment

Size of CTSO’s CTSO Total Membership in Enrollment DECA 190, 000 high school members FBLA 215, 000 high school members Skills. USA 300, 000 high school members HOSA 165, 000 high school members FCCLA 200, 000 high school members

North Carolina DECA • Over 7, 700 members in DECA • 150 chapters in the state • 4 th Lagest Chapter in the state 1. 2. 3. 4. Panther Creek Hough School Myers Park Ardrey Kell – – – 2014 -2015 2013 – 2014 2012 -2013 2011 – 2012 2010 – 2011 459 members 309 members 293 members 260 members 314 members 287 members 217 members 172 members 130 members

What is DECA • CTE Student Organization designed to attract students interested in: – – – – Marketing Entrepreneurship Finance Hospitality Management Community Service Leadership

• What is DECA? – DECA is a student organization that focuses on the following: • Career Development – Focus is on business related careers but assists with all future endeavors – DECA partners with a variety of companies to offer students scholarships, internships, & awards. • Leadership Development – Attend leadership workshops – Pursue leadership positions at school & state level • Travel – In-State & Out-of-State travel opportunities – This Year’s Hot Spot: Nashville, Tennessee • Fun – Meet new people – Do new things

DECA Members Can…. • Win Scholarships • Win Awards • Gain Recognition • Build Social, Career, & Leadership Skills • Awesome Resume Builder

Conference Date Cost District Conference Nov. 18, 2016 Myers Park Included in your membership dues State Leadership March 9 - 11, 2017 Greensboro, NC TBD ~$185. 00/ea ICDC: Nationals April 25 – April 30, 2017 Anaheim, CA Must qualify to attend Last year we took 28 students qualify

DECA Competitions Events Designed for the Following Grade Level’s Principal Events *First Time DECA Members Team Events 11 th Graders Individual Events 12 th Graders Written Events Anyone & Honors Marketing Presentation Events Upperclassmen Online Events Any grade level

Principle Individual Team (2) Written Presentation Business Admin Accounting & Business Finance Business Law & Ethics Financial Literacy Financial Consulting Hospitality Apparel Buying & Merchandising Community Service Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Automotive Financial Services Business Operations Professional Selling Finance Retail Hospitality Services Entrepreneurship Business Services Marketing Communications Public Relations Food Sports & Entertainment Learn & Earn Hotel Travel & Tourism International Business Plan Stock Market Human Resources & Mgmt. Ad Campaign Virtual Business Restaurant Fashion Merch. Sports & Ent. Online Challenges

Requirements for DECA • In order to join DECA students should do the following: – Attend the info meeting on Tuesday, October 11 – Pay $45. 00 membership fee by October 14 – Be active at meetings & events • $45. 00 membership fee covers: – AK DECA t-shirt – State & National Membership – Registration & Testing fees for District Conference

Want to know more……. • www. ncdeca. org or www. akdeca. weebly. com

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