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Welcome to Foothill

Welcome to Foothill

What is DECA? Answer: DECA is a career-technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders

What is DECA? Answer: DECA is a career-technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA originally stood for Distributive Education Clubs of America but we decided to drop that and keep the acronym, “DECA. ”

New Logo • DECA’s logo embraces the organization’s affinity for the diamond while displaying

New Logo • DECA’s logo embraces the organization’s affinity for the diamond while displaying a bold, modern design. 2010 Unveiled at ICDC in Louisville, KY

Founded in 1946, DECA is a 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 185,

Founded in 1946, DECA is a 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 185, 000 members (in 5, 000 schools) in all of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The United States Congress, The United States Department of Education and state, and district & international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.

Mission Statement DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Mission Statement DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Guiding Principles The guiding principles are designed to explain how DECA fulfills our mission

Guiding Principles The guiding principles are designed to explain how DECA fulfills our mission in two distinct statements: 1. what we do 2. result

DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program Integrates into Classroom Instruction • Inner Four Points An integral

DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program Integrates into Classroom Instruction • Inner Four Points An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Applies Learning • DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Connects to Business • Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Promotes Competition • As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.

DECA prepares the next generation to be: • Academically Prepared Outer DECA members are

DECA prepares the next generation to be: • Academically Prepared Outer DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders Four equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations. Points • Community Oriented Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities. • Professionally Responsible DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards. • Experienced Leaders DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.

CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Attributes and values describe the organization’s priorities and standards. They

CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Attributes and values describe the organization’s priorities and standards. They are used as a part of a description of what DECA’s brand represents. We stand for: • Competence • Innovation • Integrity • Teamwork

State/National Theme 2012 -2013

State/National Theme 2012 -2013

The DECA Organization: • Chapter • State • Regional • International

The DECA Organization: • Chapter • State • Regional • International

The Divisions of DECA : High School Collegiate Alumni Professional

The Divisions of DECA : High School Collegiate Alumni Professional

Web Sites www. deca. org www. cadeca. org www. wrdeca. org www. foothillfalcons. org

Web Sites www. deca. org www. cadeca. org www. wrdeca. org www. foothillfalcons. org Foothill DECA CA DECA Western Region DECA

SALES PROJECTS Talent Show DECA The Halls Fashion Show? Golf Tournament? Murder Mystery Dessert?

SALES PROJECTS Talent Show DECA The Halls Fashion Show? Golf Tournament? Murder Mystery Dessert? Do YOU have any ideas? ! Chevy’s Night (or other)

2012 -2013 Sahil Wadhwa President Byron Lo VP, Project Management Emma Longridge Chief Operations

2012 -2013 Sahil Wadhwa President Byron Lo VP, Project Management Emma Longridge Chief Operations Officer Ayesha Omarali VP, Community Outreach Priyanka Walimbe Director of Hospitality & Career Exploration Sahib Bathla VP, Communications & Public Relations Rohan Punamia VP, Chapter Management Chief Financial Officer Rameen Mashoon Video Productions Manager Christian Still Administrative Assistant Chandler Raun Sales Project Manager Davin Bokaie Jr DECA Director Anmol Gupta JR DECA Bkr OPEN Webmaster Neha Nirkondar Jr DECA Admin/ Mktg Chapter Officer Team Kyle Wiest

Officer Qualifications: Interest Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

Officer Qualifications: Interest Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

Travel Opportunities DECA University * September 8, 2012 San Francisco, CA Nor Cal CDC

Travel Opportunities DECA University * September 8, 2012 San Francisco, CA Nor Cal CDC January 18 -20, 2013 San Ramon Marriott Nor Cal Leadership Conference October 19 -20 San Ramon info coming soon! ICDC April 28 - May 2, 2012 Anaheim State CDC February 28 -March 3 2013 Santa Clara Marriott * Officers only

OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but… WHY ME? !?

OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but… WHY ME? !? !

DECA Has Money For YOU! DECA's co-curricular Competitive Events Program awards more than $40,

DECA Has Money For YOU! DECA's co-curricular Competitive Events Program awards more than $40, 000 in cash annually to international competitive event winners! Scholarships in excess of $250, 000 annually for students and teachers

Make new friends. . .

Make new friends. . .

Have fun…

Have fun…

Develop new skills

Develop new skills

Open the doors to new opportunities…

Open the doors to new opportunities…

D E C A You get OUT of it, What you put INTO it!!!!

D E C A You get OUT of it, What you put INTO it!!!! is just like every thing else in life…

What will YOU do with this opportunity?

What will YOU do with this opportunity?