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“DEFYGRAVITYWITH#PADECA”
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NON-DISCRIMINATIONCLAUSE The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, oremploymentpractices, basedon race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry,unionmembership,oranyotherlegallyprotectedcategory.AnnouncementofthispolicyisinaccordancewithStatelaw,includingthePennsylvaniaHumanRelationsAct,andwithFederallaw,includingTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthispublication,orforadditionalcopies,contactthefollowingpartieswhohavebeendesignatedtohandleinquiriesregardingthenon-discriminationpolicies:Complaintsregardingdiscriminationinschools:HumanRelationsRepresentativeIntakeDivisionPennsylvaniaHumanRelationsCommissionHarrisburgRegionalOffice:(717)787-9780PittsburghRegionalOffice:(412)565-5395PhiladelphiaRegionalOffice:(215)560-2496ComplaintsagainstaPennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationemployeeorPADECArepresentative:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationEqualOpportunityRepresentativeBureauofHumanResources11thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:717)787-4417Fax:(717)783-9348TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445InformationonaccommodationswithintheDepartmentofEducationforpersonswithdisabilities:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationEqualOpportunityRepresentativeBureauofHumanResources11thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:(717)787-4417Fax:(717)783-9348TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445Generalquestionsregardingeducationallaworissues:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationDirectorSchoolServicesUnit5thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:(717)783-3750Fax:(717)783-6802TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445
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CompetitiveEvents–GeneralInformation
GeneralCompetitiveEventInformation………………………………………………………………………………………………….4PennsylvaniaDECADressCode………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10NationalDECADressCode……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11ChapterAllotment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12GeneralInformationChart……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14
TestsUsedforEvents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21CompetitiveEvents–StateEvents
ChapterAwards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24ChapterBannerEvent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36JobInterview…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38Modeling……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41PublicSpeaking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43SchoolStoreBasedEnterpriseEvent…………………………………………………………………………………………………….46TransportationWrittenEvent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47
Ads&PatronsBusinessCardAdList…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….54PatronList…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….55
CompetitiveEvents–NationalEventsNationalGuidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………57
Scholarship/Award
SchoolSpecificScholarshipListing………………………………………………………………………………………………………..60PennsylvaniaDECAScholarships…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..63StudentoftheYearScholarship……………………………………………………………………………………………………………71AdvisoroftheYearAward……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………75
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ForchangesconcerningthePADECAStateCareerDevelopmentConference,pleaseseepage13withinthispublication.ChangesregardingtheInternationalCompetitiveEventsisprovidedwithinthispublicationandyoumayrefertothe2017-2018DECAGuide.Anoverviewoftheimportantguidelinesforthecurrentyearislistedbelow.Itemsareforyourquickreference.Pleasereviewallitemsthoroughly.Adistrictcannotcreateapolicythatwillviolatethestateconstitution,by-lawsandpoliciesofPADECA.Thesechangesdealwith:
STATELEVELPARTICIPATIONINEVENTS:StudentsmayenterjustonecompetitiveeventattheSCDC.Pleasenotethatthefollowingeventsareopentoallstudents.NoneoftheseeventsqualifyastudenttoattendtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Studentswhoareapplyingforscholarshipswillhaveinterviewsattheconference.Therefore,theywillneedtoregisterinanadditionalarea. ScholarshipInterview StudentoftheYearScholarshipEvent StateBusinessPartnershipScholarship DECAand/orFoodMerchants’Scholarships
TheMarketingClusterexamMUSTbetakenbystudentsattendingtheconferenceandnotparticipatinginanyotherformofcompetitionattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Thisincludesthefollowingdelegates:
Modeling ChapterBannerVotingDelegate SchoolStoreEvent
Pleasebesuretoregisterthesedelegatesforthetest,aswellastheirareaofparticipation.PlanofActionrepresentativesmustalsoberegisteredasvotingdelegates.Disqualificationaffectsonlytheportionoftheeventinwhichtheviolationoccurred.Forexample,astudentcompetinginfoodmarketingfailstoshowupforRolePlayA,butcompletestheotherrole-playandtest.He/shereceivesazero(0)scoreforRolePlayA,buthis/herotherscorescountatfullvalue.Incidentally,therehavebeenstudentswhohavequalifiedfornationalcompetitionunderthistypeofcondition.Nevergiveup!
Differentjudgesmayhavedifferentperceptionsofanappropriatebusinesslikeappearance.Therefore,astudentmaybepenalizedinoneportionofaneventandnotinanothereventeventhoughtheirappearancehasnotbeenchanged.
INTERNATIONALLEVELPARTICIPATIONINEVENTS:TheInternationalDECACareerDevelopmentConferenceregistrationfeeforPennsylvania’sfirstplacewinnersinnationalevents,includingteamevents,willbepaidbyPennsylvaniaDECA.Firstplacewinnersofstate-onlyeventswillbeconsideredtoattendtheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConferenceasvotingdelegatesorinaleadershipacademy.TheirregistrationfeewillnotbepaidbyPennsylvaniaDECA.
INDIVIDUALSERIESEVENTS:Refertotheregistrationcodesincludedonthegeneralinformationchartstoregisteryourstudentsforstatecompetition.Theymaybedifferentthanyoumightexpect,buttheycorrespondwiththoseusedbyNationalDECA.Improperregistrationcanleadtodisqualification.Everyyear,studentsaredisqualifiedorforcedtocompeteinanincorrectareabecausetheirteacherusedthewrongabbreviation,andtheywereregisteredforthewrongevent.Avoiddisappointmentandfrustrationbyreferringoftentothechartinthisguide.Besuretoverifyyourstateconference
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registrationinthestateconferenceconfirmationpacketyoureceivefromtheofficefollowingthereceiptofyourpaperwork.Participantswillcompeteintwooralrole-playsandaonehundredquestionwrittenexam.Participantsmaytakeonlyasimplecalculatorandpencilsintotheexamandrole-playpreparationareas.Notecardsarenotpermitted.Notesmaybemadeduringthepreparationperiodandreferredtoduringtherole-playinterviewwiththejudge.
Asimplecalculatorisdefinedasonewithfour(basic)functionsonly.Thisincludesaddition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivision.Programming/scientificcalculatorswillnotbeallowedunderanycircumstances.Calculatorswillnotbesupplied.
TEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS:EightTeamDecisionMakingEventsareoffered.Theeventsarecomprisedofawrittentestsegmentandacasestudypresentation.Thecasestudyisweightedattwicethevalueoftheexam.Allteamsmustconsistoftwomembers.Inextremecircumstances,ateammembermaybereplacedwithasubstitute.Atleastonememberoftheoriginalteammustcompete,ortheteamwillbedisqualified.Substitutionsmustberegisteredproperly.Bothteammemberswillcompleteawrittentest.Thetopwinningteamswillbedeterminedbyaveragingthetwowrittentestscoresandaddingittotheweightedscoreforthecasestudypresentation.
WRITTENEVENTS:ThisincludesallBusinessOperationsResearchEvents,EntrepreneurshipEvents,ChapterTeamEvents,MarketingRepresentativeEvents,andProfessionalSellingandConsultingEvents.Pleasenotethatstateguidelinesforallwritteneventsrequirethatoneoriginalplus2copiesofeachwrittenentrybesubmittedforcompetition.Thisincludestheoriginalplus2photocopies.AnautomaticfivepenaltypointsWILLBEDEDUCTEDonentriesthataresubmittedwithfewerthantheoriginalandtwophotocopies.Studentsmaywishtoduplicateoneadditionalcopyastheirreferencecopyfortheinterviewportionoftheevent.Competitorsarealsorequiredtosubmitanelectroniccopy.Theuseofsoundwillnowbepermittedintheabovementionedwrittenevents,butthevolumemustbekeptataconversationallevel.Photocopiesshouldbestapledandplacedinsidethefrontcoveroftheoriginaldocument.OnlytheoriginalshouldbeplacedinanofficialDECAwritteneventfolio.Theparticipantswillbringallvisualaidstotheeventbriefing.Onlyapprovedvisualaidsmaybeusedduringthepresentation.Acopyofthewrittenentryornotecardsmaybeusedduringthepresentation.Uptothreestandardsizeposters(nottoexceed22½”x30½”)and/oronestandardsizedpresentationboard(nottoexceed36½”x48½”)maybeused.Thesizeoftheposters(foamcore,etc.)ismaximuminchestoconformtothesizesofmaterialsreadilyavailable.Studentscanusebothsidesoftheposters,butallattachmentsmustfitwithintheposterdimensions.
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Ifstudentsmakeuseofapersonalcomputer,theymustbringtheirownbatterypowerpackaselectricalpowerwillnotbeprovided.Hand-helddigitalorganizersmaybeused.Noset-uptimewillbeallowed.Desktoppresentationflipcharts(12”x10”)maybeused.OnlytheDECAwritteneventfolios(blueorwhite,withthecurrentlogo),asshownonpage161ofthecurrentDECAGuide,areacceptable.Allwrittenentriesmustbesubmittedtotheaddressstated.ThisincludesthewrittenportionfortheEntrepreneurshipParticipating,AdvertisingCampaignandFashionMerchandisingPromotionPlaneventseventhoughtheydonotreceiveaseparateratingfortheirwrittenportion.Allmanualswillbescreenedandjudgedpriortothestateconference.AllmanualsmustbepostmarkedbytheStateConferencedeadlinedatetotheaddressbelowtobeconsideredeligibleforcompetition.
Mailallentriesto:JerryDiGiovanni
920WoodlandAvenueNorristown,PA19403
Registeredwritteneventparticipantswhosemanualsdonotarrivebythedeadlinewillbecontactedpriortodisqualification.Ifregisteredstudentsdonotcompletetheirproject,theadvisorisrequestedtomakeacourtesycallnotifyingtheofficeofthedrop.Judgeswillbeinstructedtolimittheirnotestothephotocopiesofthedocument.
Acommitteeofboardmemberswillbeassignedtohearquestionsofplagiarismand/orstatementsofassuranceviolations.Thecommittee’sdecisionwillbefinal.Thestudent(s)andtheiradvisormaybeaskedtoattendthecommittee’smeetingwhenappropriate.Mostwritteneventsarenowconsideredteamevents.TeamsMAYconsistof1to3members.Allmembersmustbepresentandparticipateintheinterview.Dropsonlyareacceptableattheconference.Nosubstitutionsarepermitted.
Alltrophiesandplaqueswillbeawardedregardlessoftheparticipant’sscore.However,studentswhoplacebelowthirdplacewillnotbepermittedtomove-upandbeeligibleforthenationalconferenceunlesstheyscoreaminimumofthelowestadequatelydonescorefortheirevent.Winningentriesofteameventswillreceiveonetrophyregardlessofthenumberofteamparticipants.Eachparticipantwillreceiveamedallion.AdditionaltrophiesmaybepurchaseddirectlythroughGrimmTrophy,phone717-767-4760or1-800-745-4699.Studentsparticipatingineventswherevisualsand/orequipmentmaybeusedmustfallwithintheguidelinesoftheevent.Allitemsmustbecarriedandsetupbytheeventparticipant(s).Participantsmustutilizetheguidelineofusingnomoreitemsintheirpresentationthancanbecarriedinonetripbytheparticipant(s).
MISCELLANEOUSCOMPETITIVEEVENTINFORMATION:
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1. TheMarketingClusterexamistakenbyallvotingdelegates,schoolstoreeventparticipants,chapterbanner
teamsandmodelingcontestants.
2. Alleventswithawrittentestwillbemachinescored.Studentsmustbringtwo#2leadpencilstotheirorientationortestingsession.Teachersareaskedtobringalargesupplyofsharpened#2pencilstotheconference.StudentsareresponsibleformakingsurethattheirownScantronformsarefilledincompletelyandaccurately.Formsthatarerejectedbytheequipmentwillreceiveazeroscore.
STATE-ONLYEVENTS:
1. TheMODELINGEVENTfashionshowisopentospectators.However,thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorallpersonswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartoinfluencethecontestants. ♦ModelingcontestantsnotcompetinginanothereventwilltaketheMarketingClusterexam.
♦Competitorswillmodelbusinessattireandformalwear. ♦EachchaptermayenteronemaleANDonefemaleincompetition.
2. ThePUBLICSPEAKINGEVENTisopentospectators.Thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorall
personswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartoinfluencethecontestants.Eachchaptermaysubmittwoentriesinthisevent.
► Thisyear’stopicforthepublicspeakingeventis“LIMITLESS”.ThespeechshouldbedesignedtomotivateotherstudentstoenrollinmarketingeducationandjoinDECA.Participantsmustsubmitonecopyoftheirmanuscriptattheeventorientation.Speecheswillbefiled.
3. TheJOBINTERVIEWeventisanotherpopularstateonlyevent.Theapplicationwillbecompletedduring
orientationonthefirstnightoftheconference.Competitorsmustsubmitanoriginalresume,plustwocopies,duringtheorientationportionoftheevent.Participantscompletetwointerviews.Twoentriesfromeachchapterarenowpermitted.Medallionswillbeawardedtothetopparticipantsfortheapplicationandeachofthetwointerviews.Allscoreswillbetotaledtodeterminetheoverallwinners.
4. TRANSPORTATIONWrittenEvent5. LOGISTICSIndividualSeriesEvent(writtentestandtworoleplays)willcoverbothmaterialhandlingand
transportation.6. SCHOOLSTOREBASEDENTERPRISEEVENTisateameventconsistingoftwoparticipants.Eachmemberofthe
teamwillbegiventheMarketingClusterexamandeachteamwillbegivenacasestudy.Oneteamperschoolmaybeentered.
7. DECAQUIZBOWL.PennsylvaniaDECAwillhostastate-levelcompetitionfortheDECAQuizBowlEvent.Eachschoolisencouragedtosendoneteamofuptofourmembersforthisevent.Theeventisopentospectators.However,thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorallpersonswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartotrytoinfluencethecontestants.Spectatorsmaybeaskedtoleaveanytimeduringthecompetition.
AwrittenMarketingClusterexamwillbegiventoallteamsforbracketingpurposes.Competitorsshouldcomepreparedtoberetainedinaholdingareawhiletheteamisadvancinginthecompetition.Quietgames,studymaterialsandsnacksarepermittedintheholdingarea.
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8. CHAPTERBANNEREVENTisateameventconsistingof1-3participants.Eachmemberoftheteamwillbegiven
theMarketingClusterexam.Oneteamperschoolmaybeentered.
SCHOLARSHIPEVENTS:
STUDENTOFTHEYEARcompetitionisconsideredascholarshipevent.Participantsmustenteranotherareaofcompetition.ThetimeframeforwhichpointsmaybeclaimedshallbefromthecloseofthelastStateCDCtothecloseofthecurrentyear’sInternationalCDC.Thewinnerofthiseventwillbetherecipientofa$1,000PADECAscholarship.Thesecond-placewinnerreceivesa$750PADECAscholarship.Thirdplacereceivesa$500DECAscholarship.EntriesmustbebroughttotheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceregistrationpriorto4:00p.m.onthefirstdayoftheconference.Participantsarerequiredtosubmittheoriginalentryplusonephotocopy.Entriesnotincludingthephotocopywillbedisqualified.
DRESSCODE:
1. ThoroughlyreviewthePennsylvaniaDECADressCodewithyourstudents.
NOTE:Studentsshouldbeawarethatpointsmaybedeductedatwhatthejudgeconsiderstobeinappropriateornon-businesslikeappearance.(Examplesofthismayincludevisibletattoos,excessiveorfacialpiercing,hairstylesorcolors,etc.)
2. Thedresscodehasspecificrequirements.Thebestruletofollowisthatifyouhaveanyquestionspertainingtotheappropriatenessofyourdress;donotweartheitem(s)inquestion.
3. PleasenotethatthedresscodeforthestateconferencerequiresstudentstowearthecurrentPennsylvaniaDECAconferenceshirt(issuedatregistration)withbusinessskirtorslacks,dressshoes,stockingsorsocksfortheopeningsessionandthewrittentestingand/ororientationmeetings.Nodenim,jeansorsneakerswillbeallowed.Blazersorsuitsarerequiredforboththeinterviewportionsofcompetitionandallothergeneralsessions.Thiswillbethecodeforthestateconferenceonly.AttheInternationalConference,businessattirewillberequiredfortheorientation/manualsubmissionmeetingandanofficialDECAblazerisrequiredforinteractionwiththejudges.
5. JudgeswillbegivenacopyofthePennsylvaniaDECADressCode.Theywillmakethefinaldecisiononwhetherdressisappropriateandfollowsourstandards.Iftheyconsiderastudent’sdressnottobewithintheguidelines,theywilldeducttenpointsfromthestudent’sscore.Studentswillnotbedisqualified;however,theywillreceivepenaltypoints.
6. AcopyofboththePennsylvaniaDECADressCodeandtheInternationalDECADressCodefollowthispage.Pleasereviewthemcarefullywithyourstudentsandfeelfreetocalltheofficewithanyquestionsyoumayhave.
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WrittenEventStatementofAssurancesResearchandreportwritingareimportantelementsofmodernbusinessactivities.Greatcaremustbetakentoassurethatthehighestethicalstandardsismaintainedbythoseengaginginresearchandreportwriting.Toreinforcetheimportanceofthesestandards,allwrittenentriesinDECA’sCompetitiveEventsProgrammustsubmitthisstatementaspartoftheentry.ThestatementmustbesignedbytheDECAmember(s)andthechapteradvisor.IunderstandthefollowingrequirementsaresetforthbyDECAInc.forallCompetitiveEvententriescontainingawrittencomponent.TheserequirementsareadditionaltothegeneralrulesandregulationspublishedbyDECAInc.Bysigningthisstatement,Icertifythatallaretrueandaccurateastheyrelatetothisentry.
1. Thecontentsofthisentryaretheresultsofmyworkor,inthecaseofateamproject,theworkofcurrentmembersofthisDECAchapter.
2. Nopartofthisentryhaspreviouslybeenenteredincompetition.
3. ThisentryhasnotbeensubmittedinanotherDECACompetitiveEvent.
4. Creditforallsecondaryresearchhasbeengiventotheoriginalauthorthroughtheproject’sbibliography,
footnotesorendnotes.
5. Allactivitiesororiginalresearchproceduresdescribedinthisentryareaccuratedepictionsofmyefforts,orinthecaseofteamprojects,theeffortsofmyteam.
6. Allactivitiesororiginalresearchdescribedinthisentrytookplaceduringthisschoolyearorthetimeline
specifiedintheEventGuidelines.
7. IunderstandthatDECAhastherighttopublishallorpartofthisentry.ShouldDECAelecttopublishtheentireentry,IwillreceiveanhonorariumfromDECA.Chaptersorindividualswithextenuatingcircumstancesmayappealtherighttopublishtheentrytotheexecutivecommitteeoftheboardofdirectorspriortosubmissionoftheprojectforcompetition.
Thisstatementofassurancesmustbesignedandsubmittedwiththeentry,ortheentrywillbegiven15penaltypoints.__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant’sName Participant’sName Participant’sName__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Print/TypeName(s)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CompetitiveEventName/School/StateTothebestofmyknowledge,Iverifythattheabovestatementsaretrueandthatthestudent’s(students’)workdoesnotconstituteplagiarism. ____________________________________ ChapterAdvisor
Holepunchandplaceinfrontofthewrittenentry.Donotcountasapage.
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ChapterAdvisorResponsibility:Advisorsareresponsibleforreviewingthefollowingdresscodewithstudentsanddiscussingtheconsequencesofinfractions. FEMALES: a.Businesssuitwithblouse,shellorturtleneckOR b.Blazerwithskirtordressslacksandwithblouse,shellorturtleneckOR c.Businessdresswithjacket,dressshoesandstockings MALES: a.BusinesssuitwithcollareddressshirtandnecktieOR b.Sportcoat/dressslacks,collaredshirtandnecktie,dressshoesandsocks
NOTE:Noshorts,jeans,denim,cut-offs,sweatshirts,sneakers,mini-skirt,mini-dressorT-shirtclothingwillbepermittedduringtheworkshops,generalsessions,meetings,andcompetitiveeventsandmealfunctions.
StateCDCwrittentestingandorientation:
• StudentsarerequiredtowearthecurrentPennsylvaniaDECAconferenceshirtwithbusinessskirtorslacks—Nodenimorjeansorsneakerswillbepermitted.
• Casualwearwillbeacceptableonlyduringcertainsocialfunctionsorwhereotherwisespecified.• Dresscodeattireisrequiredfortheawardsessions.Studentsdressedimproperlyorcarryinganyitemswillnotbe
permittedonstage.• Dresscodeattireisrequiredforallmealfunctions.Anystudentwhodoesnotweartheproperattirewillbe
turnedawayatthedoor.• ADECAblazerisappropriateforalloccasions.
NOTE:Studentsshouldbeawarethatpointsmaybedeductedbecausethejudgeconsiderstheirdresstobeinappropriateornon-businesslikeinappearance.(Examplesofthismayincludevisibletattoos,excessiveorfacialpiercing,hairstylesorcolors,etc.)
Wehopethisinformationwillmakeiteasierforyoutohelpyourstudent(s)preventbeingpenalized.Thefollowingpointsofthoughtweretakenintoconsiderationfordevelopmentofthedresscodepolicy:
*Currentfashiontrends *Impressionsofjudgesandsponsors*Timeconstraints *OtherCTSOdresscodes*Cost *Fairnessbetweenmalesandfemales
______________________________________________ _______________________________________Studentsignature/date Parent/guardiansignature/date
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DECA’sBoardofDirectorshasdevelopedthefollowingofficialdressstandardsfortheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConference.Students,advisors,andchaperonesmustfollowthedresscode.
AnofficialDECAblazerisrequiredtoreceiverecognition/anawardonstage.
DECAGeneralSessions,MealFunctions:
FEMALES: Businesssuitorblazerwithdressblouseanddressskirtordressslacksor
businessdress;dressshoesandhosiery/trousersocks.
MALES: Businesssuitorsportcoatwithdressslacks,collareddressshirtandnecktie;dressshoesandsocks.
WhenAppearingBeforeJudges:
FEMALES: OfficialDECAblazerwithdressskirtordressslacksandadressblouseorofficialblazerwithadress; dressshoesandhosiery/trousersocks.MALES: OfficialDECAblazerwithdressslacks,collareddressshirtandnecktie;dressshoesanddresssocks.
EventBriefing,ManualRegistrationandTesting,LeadershipActivities/Institutes
FEMALES: Dressblouseordresssweaterwithdressskirtofdressslacks(blazeroptional)orbusinessdress,with dressshoes,hosiery/trousersocks.
MALES: Collareddressshirtandnecktiewithdressslacks(blazeroptional);dressshoesanddresssocks.
DECABusinessCasualCasualslacks(e.g.,Dockers),blouseorshirt,socksandcasualshoes.Jeans,t-shirtsandathleticshoesarenotincludedinbusinesscasualattire.
DanceAttireCasualslacksorjeanswithblouse,shirtort-shirt.Shoesarerequired.
ThefollowingisunacceptableduringDECAactivities:
• Clothingwithprintingthatissuggestive,obsceneorpromotesillegalsubstances• Skin-tightorrevealingclothing• Midriff-baringclothing• Athleticclothing• Swimwear
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ChaptersmustadheretotheestablishedratioslistedbelowwhensubmittingcompetitiveeventregistrationfortheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.
§ Thechartbelowwasdevelopedtohelpyouindeterminingthenumberofcompetitorsallowedforyourchapter.UtilizethechartforalleventsontheCompetitiveEventsGeneralInformationpagesthatrefertotheChapterAllotmentchart.
§ AllallotmentsarebasedonstudentmembershipreceivedbyNovember15ofthecurrentyear.ThemembershipnumberusedtodeterminechapterallotmentisthenumberofstudentsjoiningbothstateandnationalDECA.
NUMBEROFCHAPTERMEMBERS
COMPETITORSALLOWED
1-26 1
27-52 2
53-122 3
123-157 4
158-192 5
193-227 6
228-262 7
AllotmentswererevisedandadoptedbytheBoardofTrusteesinJuly1999.
As you use the DECA Guide, please note the changes for the 2017-2018 school year; as follows:
ChapterCampaigns:GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeekCampaign.Theentrepreneursshouldbesuccessstoriesoflocalentrepreneurs,andalthoughwe’dlikethemtobeDECAalumni,thatisnolongerarequirement.Thegoalwiththischangeistofosterrelationshipswithstrongentrepreneursinyourcommunity.
DECAChallenges:TheFIDMChallengehasanewtopicthisyear,andtheStudentSocialMediahasbeenadded.
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• ThepreviouslyschedulednewEntrepreneurshipTeamDecisionMakingandEntrepreneurshipIndividualSerieseventswillbeadded.Theseeventswillusetheentrepreneurshipperformanceindicatorlistandnewentrepreneurshipexam.Sampleresourcesareavailablehere.
• Pleasereviewtheevaluationformsforallwrittenevents.Evaluationformsforallcompetitiveeventswithawrittenentrymayhavemorepointsallocatedtowardtheexecutivesummaryonthewrittenevaluation.EvaluationformsforthepresentationofChapterTeamEventsandevaluationformsforAdvertisingCampaign,FashionMerchandisingPromotionPlanandSportsandEntertainmentPromotionPlanhavebeenrevised.
• TheStartUpBusinessPlancannowbecomprisedofonetothreemembersoftheDECAchapter.
• Forthe2017-2018VirtualBusinessChallenge,teamshaveaccesstoalmostallthefullsimulationcapabilitiesversusselectsimulationactionsinpreviousyears’competitions.Inaddition,thisyear’sVBCwillintroduceshorteronlinequalifyingrounds.EachVBConlinequalifyingroundwillbe11-daysinlength.TheVirtualBusinessChallenge–Accountinghasmini-challengesduringeachqualifyinground.Clickhereforcompletedetails.
• TheVirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashioneventwillbeadded.
n Formoreinformationaboutcompetitiveeventchangesforyear2017-18visitDECADirectat:http://www.decadirect.org/2017/07/17/get-ready-limitless-year-2017-2018-deca-guide/
n KeeptheDECAGuideeasilyaccessiblethroughouttheyearasareferenceforallyourDECA-
relatedquestions.DECAGuidelink: https://www.deca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017_DECA_Guide.pdf
TheMaterialsHandlingWrittenEvent(MHE)hasbeendeletedasanoptionforcompetition. Follow DECA on Twitter @ DECAInc. Follow PA DECA at www.padeca.org
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PRINCIPLESOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONEVENTS
REGISTRATIONCODE
SPECIFICNAMEORTYPEOFEVENT
PARTICIPANTSINEVENT
DISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
PBM PrinciplesofBusinessManagement&Administration 1 YES YES Oneper100district
members YES 4
PFN PrinciplesofFinance 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
PHTPrinciplesofHospitalityand
Tourism 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
PMK PrinciplesofMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
ENTREPRENEURSHIPEVENTSREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
ESB Start-UpBusinessPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
EIB EntrepreneurshipWrittenEvent 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
IBP InternationalBusinessPlanEvent 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
EIP InnovationPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
EBG BusinessGrowthPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
EFB FranchiseBusinessPlan 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
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WRITTENCHAPTERTEAMEVENTSREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
CSP CommunityServiceProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
CMP CreativeMarketingProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
EPP
EntrepreneurshipPromotionProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart
plusone YES 4
FLPP FinancialLiteracyPromotionProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
LEP Learn&EarnProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
PRP PublicRelationsProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
BUSINESSOPERATIONSRESEARCHEVENTSREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
BOR BusinessServicesOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart
plusone YES 4
BMOR BuyingandMerchandisingOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart
plusone YES 4
FOR FinanceOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4
HOR HospitalityandTourismOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart
plusone YES 4
SEOR SportsandEntertainmentMarketingOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart
plusone YES 4
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INDIVIDUALSERIESEVENTS
REGISTRATIONCODE
SPECIFICNAMEORTYPEOFEVENT
PARTICIPANTSINEVENT
DISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
ACT AccountingApplications 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
AAM Apparel&Acc.Marketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
ASM AutomotiveServicesMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
BFS BusinessFinanceSeries 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
BSM BusinessServicesMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
ENT Entrepreneurship 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
FMS FoodMarketingSeries 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
HLM Hotel&LodgingManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
HRM HumanResourcesManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
MCS MarketingCommunications 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
QSRMQuickServeRestaurantManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
RFSM Restaurant&FoodServiceManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
RMS RetailMerchandising 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
SEMSports&EntertainmentMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
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TEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS
REGISTRATIONCODE
SPECIFICNAMEORTYPEOFEVENT
PARTICIPANTSINEVENT
DISTRICTLEVEL STATELEVEL
DISTRICTENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
BLTDMBusinessLaw&EthicsTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
BTDMBuying&MerchandisingTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
ETDMEntrepreneurship
TeamDecisionMaking2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
FTDMFinancialServices
TeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
HTDM HospitalityServicesTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
MTDM
MarketingManagementTeamDecisionMaking
2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2 YES 4
STDM Sports&EntertainmentMarketingTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
TTDM Travel&TourismMarketingTeamDecisionMakingEvent 2 YES YES
1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2
YES 4
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PERSONALFINANCIALLITERARCYEVENTREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
PFL PersonalFinancialLiteracy 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4
MARKETINGREPRESENTATIVEEVENTS
REGISTRATIONCODE
SPECIFICNAMEORTYPEOFEVENT
PARTICIPANTSINEVENT
DISTRICTLEVEL STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
ADC AdvertisingCampaignEvent–Team 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
FMP FashionMerchandisingPromotionPlan–Team 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
SEPP SportsandEntertainmentPromotionPlan 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
PROFESSIONALSELLING&CONSULTINGEVENTSREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL STATE
LEVELCHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
FCE FinancialConsulting 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
HTPSHospitalityandTourismProfessional
Selling1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
PSE ProfessionalSellingEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3
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ONLINEEVENTSREGISTRATION
CODESPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATELEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFOR
STATECONFERENCE
INTER-NATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIESFORICDC
SMG StockMarketGame 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
VBCFA VirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashion 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
VBCPF VirtualBusinessChallengePersonalFinance 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
VBCRS VirtualBusinessChallengeRestaurant 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/AVBCRT VirtualBusinessChallengeRetail 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/AVBCSP VirtualBusinessChallengeSports 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
VBCAC VirtualBusinessChallengeAccounting(Pilot) 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
VBCHMVirtualBusinessChallengeHotel
Management 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A
STATEONLYEVENTS
REGISTRATION
CODE
SPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENT
PARTICIPANTS
INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL
STATE
LEVEL
CHAPTERENTRIESFOR
STATECONFERENCENATIONALLEVEL
PAENTRIES
FORICDC
CAP ChapterAwardsProject 1-3 NO YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
CBE ChapterBannerEvent 1-3 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
DQB DECAQuizBowl 1-4 NO YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
JOB JobInterview 2 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
LOG LogisticsSeriesEvent 1 SOME YES Chapterallotmentchart NO ---
MODB Modeling–Male 1 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
MODG Modeling–Female 1 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---
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PSPK PublicSpeaking 1 NO YES 2entriesperchapter NO ---
SBE School-BasedEnterprise 2 NO YES 1teamperchapter NO ---
SOY StudentoftheYearScholarshipEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart NO ---
TWE TransportationWrittenEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone NO ---
MISCELLANEOUSREGISTRATIONS
REGISTRATION
CODE
SPECIFICNAME
ORTYPEOFEVENT
PERMITTEDTO
REGISTERATSCDC
CHAPTERVOTESFOR
STATECONFERENCE
NATIONAL
LEVEL
PAVOTES
FORICDC
CP
ChapterPresident(OnlySCDCregisteredpresidentswillreceive
theirchapterpresident’splaque.)
Mustberegisteredinanotherarea
N/A
N/A
N/A
MCE
MarketingClusterExam
Votingdelegates,schoolstoreevent,
chapterbannerevent,andmodeling
N/A
N/A
N/A
PSCH
PADECAScholarshipApplicant/StateBusinessPartnership
ScholarshipApplicant/FoodMerchants’Scholarship
Mustberegisteredinanotherarea
N/A
N/A
N/A
NSCH
NationalDECAScholarshipApplicant
Mustberegisteredinanotherarea
N/A
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N/A
OC
StateOfficerCandidate
Mustberegisteredinanotherarea
N/A
N/A
N/A
CSO
StateOfficer–Current
Currentofficers
N/A
YES
N/A
ISO
StateRepresentative–Incoming
Mustberegisteredinanotherarea
N/A
YES
N/A
VOTE
VotingDelegate
(Mustalsoregisterandtakethefreeenterprisetest)
1only
1voteperchapterplusonevote
per10membersormajorfraction
thereof(maximumof11)
YES
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ADV
DECAAdvisorsasregisteredonmembershipreports
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CHAP
OtherTeachersorChaperones
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
GUEST
JudgesorOtherPeoplewhoarenotchaperones
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PENNSYLVANIADECA—2017-2018COMPETITIVEEVENTS
EVENT DISTRICTTEST STATETEST
PrinciplesofBusinessManagement&Admin. BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamPrinciplesofFinance BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExam
PrinciplesofHospitalityandTourism BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamPrinciplesofMarketing BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamAccountingApplications FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExam
AdvertisingCampaignEvent N/A MarketingClusterExamApparel&AccessoriesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamAutomotiveServicesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
BusinessFinance FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExamBusinessLaw/Ethics-Team BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExamBusinessServicesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
BuyingandMerchandising-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamFashionMerchandisingPromotionPlan MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
FinancialServices-Team FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExamFoodMarketingSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
Hospitality&TourismProfessionalSelling N/A HospitalityandTourismClusterExamHospitalityServices-Team HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExam
Hotel&LodgingManagementSeries HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamHumanResourcesManagement BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam
MarketingCommunications-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamMarketingManagementSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
QuickServeRestaurantManagementSeries HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamQuizBowl N/A MarketingClusterExam/StateDECAQuizBowl
Restaurant&FoodServiceEvent HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamRetailMerchandising MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
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Sports&EntertainmentIndividualSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamSports&EntertainmentMarketing-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamSports&EntertainmentPromotionPlan MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam
ProfessionalSelling N/A MarketingClusterExamTravel&TourismMarketingTeamDecisionMaking HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExam
Modeling,VotingDelegates,ChapterBannerEvent&SSBE N/A MarketingClusterExamPersonalFinancialLiteracy N/A FinancialLiteracyClusterExam
FinancialConsulting N/A FinanceClusterNEWCOMETITIVEEVENTSFORYEAR2017-18
Entrepreneurship EntrepreneurshipClusterExam EntrepreneurshipClusterExamEntrepreneurshipTeamDecisionMaking EntrepreneurshipClusterExam EntrepreneurshipClusterExamVirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashion N/A N/A
Thecolor“RED”denotesnewcompetitiveeventforyear2017-18.
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“DEFYGRAVITYWITH#PADECA”
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ProjectFormatandGuidelinesFiveGoalsofCAP(ChapterAwardsProject)
1. Toencouragechapterstoconductactivities2. Tobuildmemberinvolvement.3. Toencouragemembershipinlocal,stateandDECA,Inc.4. TobuildschoolandcommunityrecognitionfortheMarketingEducationprogramandDECAChapter.5. Toholdactivitieswhichstrengthenthelocalchapter.
*************************************************************************************************AnyDECAChaptermaycompletetheChapterAwardsProject.Chapterswillclaimcreditforactivitiesbysubmittinganotebookconsistingofactivityreportsandvisualdocumentation.Thefollowingpageslisttherequirementsfortheseactivities.ParticipatingchaptersthatmeettheCAPrequirementswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.AdvisorswillsubmittheirChapterAwardsProjecttotheregistrationtableuponarrivalatthePADECACareerDevelopmentConference.Onetothreerepresentativesmayattendthestateconferenceforeachproject.Representativeswillberequiredtopresenttoajudge(s)duringtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Thispresentationisademonstrationoftherepresentatives’leadershipandcommunicationskills,knowledgeoftheproject,andoralpresentationskills.AllGoldLevelprojectswillbedisplayedatthewritteneventdisplaysession—exactdetailswillbeinthePADECACareerDevelopmentConferenceguidelines.ThreerepresentativesforeachofthesetopprojectswillhavetheopportunitytoattendtheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConference.ICDC:Participantsmayattendoneofthefollowingleadershipdevelopmentacademies:Ignite,Elevate,orAspireChapterAwardsProjectOverviewofProject
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1. Project Dates: The project must include activities conducted after Feb. 24, 2017 and before the submission deadline on February 21, 2018.
2.DueDate:ThisprojectistobesubmittedbythechapteradvisoratthetimeofregistrationatthePADECACareerDevelopmentConference.3.Binder:Youmustsubmittheoriginalprojectinawhite3-ringbinder(NOTtheBlueDECAfolioortheDECAlogoedbinder).Thethree-ringbindermusthaveaninsidepocketandclearprotective“view”cover.4.CoverandSpine:Createacoverpageandaspinetoplaceinsidetheclearfrontcoverofthebinder.Thecoverpageandthespinemustfollowthesameguidelinesandhavethesameinformationasthetitlepage.5.SheetProtectors:Sheetprotectorsmustbeusedonallpages,includingthesectionDividers6.Handwriting:Nohandwritingisallowedintheproject.(Handwritingisonlyacceptableintheformoforiginaldocumentationthatwashandwritten,i.e.athankyounote,cards,etc.7.PageLimit:Theprojectislimitedto90pages.TheStatementofAuthenticity,titlepage,tableofcontentsandsectiondividersarenotincludedinthetotalnumberofpagesandshouldnothavepagenumbers.8Content:Theprojectconsistsofsixsections.Pleasemakesureyouincludeallrequireditemsforeachsectionaccordingtotheguidelines.9.SectionDividers:Eachsectionmusthaveasectiondividerthatincludesthefullsectiontitlenameandtypedtab.Attachthetabtotheoutsideofthesheetprotectorsoitextendsbeyondthepagesofdocumentationandcaneasilybeseen.Makesurethetabsaresecure.10.Documentation:Eachactivitymusthavedetailedvisualdocumentationasevidenceoftheprojectcompletion.Allvisualdocumentation,includingphotos,mustbefromactivitiesthatoccurredduringtheprojectdates.Donotusephotosfrompastyears.Note:Documentationmayberesizedtobetterfitthelayoutofapage(i.e.:shrinkinglettersofrecognitionorthank-youletters).Evidenceshouldtellastory,notconfuseit.Thewriteupsshouldsupportthestorytoldbytheevidence.11.UniqueInformation:Eachactivityintheprojectcanbeusedonlyonetime.12.Creativity:AhighqualityChapterAwardsProjectwilllooklikeaprofessionalmarketingtooltoshowcaseyourchapter.Useyourcreativitywhencreatingyourdocumentationandsectionheadingpages.CAPisabookthatyoushouldwanttoshowofftofuturemarketingclassestoexplainandshowwhatyourDECAyearshouldberememberedfor.12.StatementofAuthenticity:ThefirstpageoftheprojectMUSTbetheWrittenStatementofAuthenticity;thisislocatedintheDECAGuideandisalsoavailableonlineatwww.deca.orgDonotnumberthispage.13.TitlePage:ThesecondpageoftheprojectistheTitlePage.Donotnumberthispage.Listthefollowingonthetitlepageinthelistedorder:ChapterAwardsProjectNameofDECAChapterand/orSchool
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SchoolAddressCity/State/ZipCodeDateofSubmissionName(s)ofPresentationTeam14.TableofContents:ThethirdpageistheTableofContents.Thismustlisteveryactivityandsection.Thepagenumberforeachmustalsobelisted.Anexampleisbelow.Section1:MembershipMembershipRosterPage1PictureofChapterMembersPage2Section2:ChapterStandardsChapterMeetingsandMinutesPage5ChapterProgramofWorkPage6ChapterConstitutionPage7ChapterElectionsPage8MarketingAdvisoryCommitteePage915.BodyofEntry:Thebodyoftheentrystartswith“Section1:Membership”andcontinuesinthesequenceoutlinedbelow.ThefirstpageoftheMembershipcontent(notsectiondivider)isnumbered“Page1”andallfollowingpagesarenumberedinsequence.Section1:MembershipSection2:ChapterStandardsSection3:Promotion/PublicRelationsSection4:CommunityServiceSection5:ChapterActivitiesSection6:DECAMonth16.SectionHeadings:Everyactivityineachsectionmustincludethefollowingheadingitems:SectionNameNameofActivityDescriptionofActivity*Youmayaddothercategoriestothesectionheading,buteachsectionheadingmustbethesame.Donotaddacategoryforjustonesection.Sample:*Yourdescriptiondoesnothavetobeformattedinthisexactway.Section:Promotion/PublicRelationsNameofActivity:Oktoberfest2017DescriptionofActivity:OurchapterhadaboothatourlocalOktoberfest.AttheboothwedistributedinformationonDECAandspeakwithcommunitymembers.Weencouragedcommunitymemberstobeclassroomspeakers,judgesforourAreaCompetitionPrepDay,andtosignupforourchapter’sDECAnewsletter.OktoberfestwasheldalldayonFridayandSaturdayandwehadseveralshiftsofDECAmemberstostaffthebooththroughoutthetime.WedecidedtowearournewDECAsweatshirtssocommunitymemberswouldknowwhototalktoaboutDECA.Weallhadagreattimewiththisactivity.ItwasagoodchancetogettoknowotherDECAmembersasweallmadeposters,set-upandtookdownthebootheach
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night.AnaddedbenefitoftheeventwasthatwealsolearnedaboutothercommunityorganizationsthathadboothsandhowourDECAchaptercanworkwiththeminthefuture(Usepictures,flyers,orotherdocumentstorepresenttheactivity)ProjectGuidelines:I.Section1-Membership:TheMembershipsectionshouldprovethatyouhaveaworkingDECAchapter.*ItemsRequired:
a. OfficialMembershipRoster:ThisisprintedfromtheNationalDECAregistrationwebsite.b. PictureofChapterMembers:Picturecanbeacollageofmembersinthechapterorapictureoftheentire
chapter.
ItemsRecommended/Optional:a. ChapterPictureb. ClassroomPicture
II.Section2-ChapterStandards:TheChapterStandardssectionshowsthestrengthandcommunitybackingofyourDECAchapter.*ItemsRequired:
a. ChapterMeetingsandMinutes:Includewhenmeetingswereheldandvisualdocumentationofatleastonemeetingtakingplace.ApictureofthoselisteningtotheChapterPresidentspeakissuggestedvisualdocumentation.Includetheminutesfromyourmeetingsinsidethesheetprotector,behindyourdocumentation.Theminutesshouldbestapledforeasyremovalandreview.
b. ChapterProgramofWork:ThisisyourChapter’sgoalsfortheyear.Decidewhatyouwanttoaccomplishandwhy.
c. Constitution:EachDECAChaptermusthaveaconstitution.AskyouradvisorforanexistingconstitutionorcontactPADECAifyouareworkingtocreateanewchapter.Thismaybemultiplepagesandthereforecanbestapledandplacedinsideasheetprotector,countingasjustonepage.
d. ChapterElections:EachyearyourChaptershouldelectanofficerteam.Youmayuseanymodeltostructureyourofficerpositions.Documentationshouldincludeatleastoneofthefollowing:votingballot,photosofcandidates,candidatesgivingspeeches,photoofelectedofficerteam.
e. MarketingProgramAdvisoryCommittee:EveryPDEapprovedmarketingprogrammusthaveanAdvisoryCommittee.Thisisabodyofcommunitymemberswhosupportyourprogram.Documentationshouldincludeatleastoneofthefollowing:pictureofeachmemberandwhotheyare,pictureofanAdvisoryCommitteemeeting,rosterofAdvisoryCommitteemembers,detaileddescriptionofhoweachAdvisoryCommitteememberhasassistedthechapterduringtheyear,orotherevidencethecommitteemeetsduringtheschoolyear.
III.Section3-Promotion/PublicRelations:ThePromotions/PRsectionisabouthowyoupromotedthebrand“DECA”throughanumberofactivitiesinyourschoolandcommunity.
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*ItemsRequired:
a. Activities:AminimumofsixPromotions/PRactivities.InordertobeconsideredaPromotion/PRactivityDECAneedstobementionedinthedescriptionANDthenameorlogoofDECAshouldappearsomewhereinthedocumentation.
b. PrintMaterial:Thiscanbeinaschool,district,local,regionalnewspaper/publication.Youmayhaveamaximumoftwonewspaperarticlesiftheyareindifferenttypesofpublications(i.e.schoolandlocalnewspaper)andondifferenttopics.
Ideas:*Eachofthebelowitemscannotbecombinedinoneactivitytocountasmultipleactivities.a. NewsarticleonDECAmemberswhoqualifiedforthestateornationalconferenceb. MediacoverageonalocalTVbroadcast.c. SchoolvisitationpromotingDECAtostudentsnotintheprogram,gradeschoolstudentsormiddleschool
students.d. HandingoutDECAflyersduringafreshmanorientationoratschoolevents.e. HavingaparentnighttotellDECAparentsaboutwhatmembersareinvolvedinandopportunitiesforthemto
becomeinvolved.f. Teacherappreciationday(forallteachersintheschool-notjustyourDECAAdvisor).g. DECAstoregive-a-wayday(i.e.GiveawaycookiesforanyonewhowantstolearnmoreaboutDECA,etc.).h. BulletinBoardinyourschool.i. DECApromotionalposters.j. PAAnnouncements(allannouncementscountasonlyoneactivity).k. Marqueemessageonyourschool/communityreaderboard.l. HaveadesignateddaytowearDECAapparel.m. DECAdisplays.n. Participatinginafair,paradeorfestival.o. PresentationtoaRotaryCluborothercivicorganization.p. Billboardinyourcommunity.q. SocialMediaPosts:Twitter,Facebook,Snapchat
IV.Section4-CommunityService:OneofthemostimportantpointsinDECAisCommunityService.DECAteachesthatgivingbacktothecommunityisvitaltothesuccessofabusiness.Thissectionfocusesoncommunityresponsibilityandinvolvement.*ItemsRequired:
a. Activities:Aminimumoffouractivitiesarerequiredinthissection.TheseactivitiesmustbeuniquetothissectionandexhibitwhatyourDECAChapterhasdonetopromotecommunityservice.Theactivitiesmaypromotethesameorganization(suchastheMake-a-WishFoundation)butmustoccuratfourdifferenttimesduringtheyearandbeunique.
b. UniqueActivities:ThefourcommunityserviceactivitiesmayalsobeincludedinthePromotionsection*iftherewasanewsarticleornewscoverageaboutwhatyourDECAChapterwasdoingforthecivicorganization.DECAandtheactivitymustbementionedinthearticle.
c. *Thisisanexceptiontotherulethateachactivitymaybeusedonlyonce.
Ideas:a. ActivityforMuscularDystrophyAssociation.
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b. BlooddriveforRedCross.c. ActivityforPADECAPlanofActionChosenCharityd. GeneralfundraisingfortheMake-a-WishFoundation,MDA,etc.e. Holidaygiftgivingfortheneedy.f. Localparkorcommunityclean-up.g. Brochurecreationforanon-profit.h. Drivesforneedycauses:(i.e.Fooddriveforthelocalfoodbank,Blanketcollectionforbabycarecenters,
clothingdrive.)i. OthercommunityserviceprojectsapprovedbyDECAadvisorwithdocumentation
V.Section5-ChapterActivities:ChapterActivitiesareanyactivitythatyourChapterorChapterMembersparticipateinthatdoesnotdirectlypromoteDECA.Theseneedtobeorganizedactivities,notimpromptugatherings.*ItemsRequired:
a. Activities:Aminimumofsixactivitiesarerequiredinthissection.b. Leadership:Atleastoneactivitymustcenteronleadershipdevelopment,trainingorteambuilding.
Ideas:*Eachtypeofactivitymaybeusedonlyonce.
a. Attendingadistrict,stateornationalconference.b. Attendingaleadershipconference.c. Guestspeaker.d. StateOfficerVisitatione. Holidaygiftwrapping.f. Operatingaschoolstoreduringtheschoolyear.g. Activitieswithalumni.h. Salesprojects.i. Membersonlypizzaandfunday.j. Organizingaschool-wideevent.k. kMembersonlysocialeventl. Other
VI. Section 6-DECA Month: DECA Month occurs during the month of November and is designed to intensively promote DECA to your school and community. DECA Inc. publishes activities and ideas on their website with themes and ideas for promoting DECA. You are encouraged to conduct at least five activities during DECA Month.
*ItemsRequired:
a. Activities:Aminimumoffiveactivitiesmustbecompletedduringtheweek.b. Heading:Thesectionheading/dividerpagemuststatethedatesofyourDECAWeek.
Ideas:a. Proclamation(fromagovernmentagencyonly).b. OpenHouse.a. Guestspeaker.b. Mediaappearance/newsarticle.
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c. Lunchtimegamesandpromotions.d. Fundraisers.e. Teacherappreciation.f. Schoolmarqueeorlocalbusinessmarqueeg. DECAnightatalocalrestaurant.h. SocialMediaPosts,Twitter,Facebook,Snapchat
ChapterAwardsProject-StateCareerDevelopmentConferenceRequirements*Competitors:AmaximumofthreeCAPparticipantspresenttoajudgeattheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceinFebruary.*Activities/Events:Activitiesandeventsmustbecurrent(March2016-February2017).Onceanactivityoreventhasbeenusedinasection,itmaynotbeusedagaininanothersection.*Orientation:ThefirstnightoftheconferenceCAPparticipantsattendanorientation.Duringthisorientationparticipantsbegiventheirpresentationtime,visualswillbecheckedandpaperworkfortheeventwillbecompleted.*PresentationLength:Thepresentationshouldbeatotalof15minutes:10minutestopresentand5minutesforquestions.*Purpose:ThepurposeofthepresentationistosharewiththejudgewhatyourDECAChapterachievedduringtheyear;whatwaslearnedandwhatwasmostenjoyed.*Materials:TherearenosetrequirementsfortheCAPpresentation.YouwillhaveyourCAP(binder)toshowthejudges.Useyourcreativity!*Scoring:EachCAPteamwillreceiveascoreontheirprojectandoralpresentation.Theprojectisworth170pointsandtheoralpresentationisworth80points.Penaltypointswillbedeductedfromthecombinedproject/oralscoretodeterminetheoverallscore.Reportwritingisanimportantelementofmodernbusinessactivities.Greatcaremustbetakentoassurethatthehighestethicalstandardsaremaintained.Toreinforcetheimportanceofthesestandards,allChapterAwardsProjectsmustsubmitthisstatementaspartoftheentry.ThefirstpageofthisdocumentistheWrittenStatementofAssurances(seep.34),itmustbesignedbytheparticipantsfromthechapterandthechapteradvisormustalsosignthedocument.
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PADECACHAPTERAWARDSPROJECTRATINGSHEETSchool:___________________________________________________Participant1:_______________________________________________Participant2:_______________________________________________Participant3:_______________________________________________
GeneralGuidelines:20pointspossibleActivity
Max.Score
Score
Projectpresentedina3-ringbinderoraDECAScrapbook
5points
Materialsinsheetprotectorsorlaminated
5points
Pagesarenumbered
5points
StatementofWrittenAssurancesisincluded
5points
Subtotal
OrganizationalInformation:10pointspossibleActivity
Max.Score
Score
Titlepage
5points
Tableofcontents
5points
Subtotal
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MembershipDevelopment:10pointspossible♦ PrintortypethepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefoundActivity,PageNumber
Max.Score
Score
DECAMembershipRoster
5points
PictureofChapterMembers 5points
Subtotal
ChapterStandards:25pointspossible♦ PrintortypethepagenumberinthebookwhereeachofthestandardscanbefoundStandard,PageNumber
Max.Score
Score
ChapterMeetingsandMinutes
5points
ChapterProgramofWork
5points
ChapterConstitution
5points
ChapterElections
5points
MarketingAdvisoryCommittee
5points
Subtotal
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Promotions/PublicRelations:30pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameofsixpromotions/publicrelationsactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlysixactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestsixActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score
5points
5points
5points
5points
5points
5points
Subtotal
CommunityService:20pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameoffourcommunityserviceactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlyfouractivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestsixActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score
5points
5points
5points
5points
Subtotal
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ChapterActivities:30pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameofsixchapteractivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlysixactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.Choosewhatyouconsideryourbestsix
Activity,PageNumber Max.Score Score
5points
5points
5points
5points
5points
5points
Subtotal
DECAMonth:25pointspossible♦ PrintortypethenameoffiveDECAMonthactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlyfiveactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestfiveActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score
5points
5points
5points
5points
5points
Subtotal
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OverallImpressionofthePresentation40pointspossibleCategory
Max.Score
Score
PresentationofSelectedActivities
20points
Overallimpressionofthestudent’spresentation
20points
Responsetoquestions 20points PresentationVisualsandSupportMaterials 20points Subtotal
EventScoreTallySection
Max.Score
Score
GeneralGuidelines
20points
OrganizationalInformation
10points
MembershipDevelopment
10points
ChapterStandards
25points
Promotions/PublicRelations
30points
CommunityService
20points
ChapterActivities
30points
DECAMonthActivities
25points
OverallImpressionofPresentation
80points
TotalScore(250Possible)
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The Chapter Banner Contest is a two to four member team event. Members participating in this
event take the Marketing Cluster Exam. Students registered for this event cannot participate in other
competitions at the conference. This contest is a State only competition—winners in this event are
not eligible to move onto the DECA International Career Development Conference in this event. First
Place Team will qualify for a leadership academy at DECA ICDC.
Contest Guidelines: 1. The theme for the contest this year is “Defying Gravity with Pennsylvania DECA.”
2. Each team will be provided with one white banner that is 8ft long and 3ft wide.
3. Teams will prepare the rough draft of their banner design in advance of the competition and
bring it to the conference. It will be submitted to the event coordinator to be checked before the
team begins working on their banner.
4. Each team will be responsible for bringing their own supply kit to contest. The supply list must
be checked in at the start of the competition. The table at the bottom of the page has a list of
supplies that can be used for the competition. These are the only supplies that can be used to
construct and create the banner. No other materials can be used to prepare the banner. 5. Teams must utilize the theme of the contest, have PA DECA on the banner, and can only use
the materials that are listed in supply section for the creation of the banner.
6. Pre-made and pre-printed materials CANNOT be used in the creation or construction of the
banner.
7. Each team will be provided with a set of PA DECA pre-cut 4 inch letters at the start of the
contest.
8. Each team will be given 90 minutes to create their banner.
9. Have fun, be creative, and good luck.
Supply List for Chapter Banner Contest Markers—thin and thick Chalk--pastels
Pencils—regular and colored pencils Construction paper
Adhesive—glue, rubber cement, clear
tape and masking tape
Scissors, rulers, measuring tape
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Chapter Banner Contest Evaluation Sheet Chapter Name: ______________________
Content Possible Point Values
Points Awarded
Team prepared a rough draft and submitted it to the event coordinator when the team checked in with the event coordinator.
Yes: 20 points No: 0 points
Team banner supplies met the contest guidelines
Yes: 10 points
Team creatively implemented the Banner Theme
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Team creatively implemented color in the Banner
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Team utilized the supplies for the Banner in a creative manner
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Members of the Team worked together to complete the banner
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Creativity utilized in the layout of banner
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Final banner appearance is neat and clean.
Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3
Team cleaned up their banner area and checked out with the event coordinator at the completion of their banner.
Yes: 10 points No: 0 points
Total possible points is 100
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Sponsor: PennsylvaniaDECABoardofTrusteesEligibility: Eachchaptermayentertwoparticipants.Judging: Competitorswillbejudgedonappearance,communicationskillsandknowledgeofmarketing.Theoveralltopwinnerswillbeselectedbytotalingtheirscoresforallthreesegments(application,interviewAandinterviewB)ofthecompetition.Awards: TheoveralltopsixwinnerswillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Thetopwinnerwillbeconsideredforaleadershipacademyorvotingdelegatepositiontoattendthenationalconference.Specifications:
• Everyparticipantmustcompleteajobapplicationduringthescheduledwrittentesting/orientationonthefirstdayoftheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.
• Everyparticipantmustbringapentocompletehis/herapplication.
• Everyparticipantmustsubmitarésuméplustwocopiesatthescheduledwritten
testing/orientationonthefirstdayoftheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Participantsmaytakeanadditionalcopyoftheirrésumétotheinterviews.
• Thepositionbeingappliedforwillbeasalesassociateinaconveniencestore.Thestoresells
gasoline,ice,snackfoodsandlimitedgroceries.Italsohasself-servicebeveragesandlimitedsandwichitems.ItissimilartoaTurkeyHill,7-11,SheetzorWawastore.
• Eachparticipantwillcompletetwojobinterviews
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JobInterview(JOB) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
EvaluationForm-InterviewA Excellent VeryGood
Good Fair JudgedScore
InterestsandAttitude:1.Chosencareerfieldandinterests
10-9 8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
Presentation:1.Expressedselfclearly2.Propervocabulary3.Properjudgment
15-14-13
12-11-10
9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Appearance:1.Grooming2.Businesslikeappearance
15-14-13
12-11-10
9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Self-Confidence:1.Honesty2.Poise3.Tact4.Maturity
15-14-13
12-11-10
9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Non-VerbalBehavior:1.Posture2.Activelistening3.Eyecontact4.Smile
20-19-18-17-16
15-14-13-12-11
10-9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
LeadershipSkills:1.Abilitytobeateamplayer2.Demonstratesmaturebehavior
10-9
8-7
6-5-4
3-2-1
CommunicationsSkills:1.Meaningisclearlyunderstood2.Abilitytorelateideaseffectively
15-14-13
12-11-10
9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
TotalScore(100pts.)
Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Judge’sInitials:
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JobInterview(JOB) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
EvaluationForm-InterviewB
Excellent
VeryGood
Good
Fair
JudgedScore
Preparation:1. Understandingofposition
10-9
8-7
6-5-4
3-2-1
Leadership:1.Self-assurance2.Leadershippotential3.Resourcefulness4. Practicality
20-19-18-17-16
15-14-13-12-11
10-9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Self-Confidence:1.Sociability 5.Poise2.Enthusiasm6.Maturity3.Sincerity7.Personality4.Tact
20-19-18-17-16
15-14-13-12-11
10-9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Stability:1.Teamwork2. Understandinghumannature3. Loyalty
10-9
8-7
6-5-4
3-2-1
CommunicationSkills:1.Abilitytoexpressselfeffectively2.Articulation3.Propergrammar4.Mentalalertness
20-19-18-17-16
15-14-13-12-11
10-9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
Problemsolvingskills:1.Identifiedproblemsanddevelopedsolutions
20-19-18-17-16
15-14-13-12-11
10-9-8-7-6
5-4-3-2-1
TotalScore(100pts.)
Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Sponsor: PennsylvaniaDECABoardofTrusteesEligibility: Eachchaptermayenteratotaloftwoparticipants-onemaleand/oronefemale. Judging: Theeventwillbedividedintotwocategories-maleandfemale.Bothcategorieswillbejudgedseparately.Competitorswillbejudgedonthepresentationandoveralllookofeachoutfit,aswellasmodelingtechniques(i.e.turns,walk,poses),eyecontact,confidence,groomingandoriginality.Theeventcoordinatorisresponsibleforthedetailsandformatoftheevent.Additionally,he/shereservestherighttolimitthenumberofoutfitsmodeled.Thismaybenecessarytoremainwithinthetimeconstraintsoftheconference.Awards: ThetopsixwinnersineachcategorywillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Specifications:• Allcompetitorsmustreportfororientationandarehearsalthefirsteveningoftheconference.• Clothingrequired:
1) Jobinterview/businesslikeattire
2) FormalAttire• Propsmaybeusedifdesired(i.e.pocketbooks,briefcases,tennisrackets,etc.)• Eachcompetitormustbringonescriptforhis/herjobinterviewoutfitandonescriptforhis/hercasualattireoutfit.
Scriptmustdescribeoutfitandaccessories.Scriptsmustbetyped,double-spaced,ona5”x8”indexcardandmaynotexceedonecardperoutfit.Thenameandschoolofthecompetitormustbeplacedonthebackofeachcardandwillbecollectedattherehearsal.
• Pleasenote:Themodelingeventisnotonlyacompetitiveevent,butalsoafashionshowaswell.Thefashionshow
isopentospectators.• Themodelingeventinvolvesrehearsaltimeaswellasthefashionshow.Refertoyourconferenceprogramforexact
timesandlocationsofallrelatedactivities.
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Modeling-GirlorBoy(MODGorMODB) Participants’Name:RatingSheets I.D.Number:
EvaluationCategoriesJobInterviewAttire
DecadeAttire
TotalScore(200max.)
1.Presentationandappropriateness(20)
2.Appearance,groomingandstyle(20)
3.Eyecontactandconfidence(20)
4.Originalityandclothingselection(20)
5.Modelingtechniques(20)
TOTALS(100) Comments:Judge’sInitials:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Modeling-GirlorBoy(MODGorMODB) Participants’Name:RatingSheets I.D.Number:
EvaluationCategoriesJobInterviewAttire
DecadeAttire
TotalScore(200max.)
1.Presentationandappropriateness(20)
2.Appearance,groomingandstyle(20)
3.Eyecontactandconfidence(20)
4.Originalityandclothingselection(20)
5.Modelingtechniques(20)
TOTALS(100) Comments:Judge’sInitials:
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Purpose: Toencouragedevelopmentofthestudent’sabilitytoorganizeandpresentinformationclearlyand
effectivelyonaspecifiedtopicrelatedtothefieldofmarketing.Topic: “LIMITLESS”Eligibility: Eachchaptermayentertwoparticipants. Judging: Participants’speecheswillbeevaluatedbyapanelofjudges.Alldecisionsofthejudgesarefinal.The
winnerswillbethosewhohavethehighestfinalscores.Awards: ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopment
Conference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.
Specifications:
• Thelengthofthespeechmustbefiveminutes.Timewillbeginwhentheparticipantspeaksthefirstwordofthespeech.Fivepointsperfullhalfminuteoverorunderwillbedeductedfromthefinalscore.Nodeductionswillbemadeforspeechesbetween4:31and5:29.
• Theuseofnoteswillbepermittedwhilespeaking.• Participantswillbeallowedtheuseofpersonalwatches.Timewarningsignalswillnotbeusedduring
competition.• Participantsmustsubmitonecopyoftheirmanuscriptattheeventorientation.Thesewillbecomethe
propertyofPennsylvaniaDECAandwillnotbereturned.Thefirst-placewinnermaybeduplicatedandsenttochaptersforpromotionalpurposes.
FormatandOrganizationoftheManuscript1.CoverPage:Nameoftheevent Titleofspeech Nameoftheparticipant Datepresented2.Anoutline(topicorsentenceformat)ofthemanuscriptmustbeincludedasthesecondpage.Thisoutlinemustnotexceedonepage.3.Manuscriptmustbetypedonwhitepaper,double-spaced,with1"margins.Staplemanuscriptintheupperlefthandcornerandsubmitwithoutanytypeoffolderorcovering.4.Lastpage:Abibliographymustbeincludedlistingalluseofreferencebooks,printedmaterial,quotes,phrases,etc.Itmaybesingle-spaced.NOTE:Each participant’s speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source. The speeches must be prepared by student members, not by advisors. Local advisors should serve as consultants to ensure that the speeches are well organized, contain substantiated statements and are written in a business style.Novisualaidsmaybeused.
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SpeechSpecifications
1. Participantsmustreportfororientationandwillbeassignedspeakingtimespriortothedayofthecompetition.
2. Atthetimeofthespeech,theeventadministratorwillintroduceeachparticipantbynameonlyandwillannouncethetitleofhis/herspeech.
3. Whenthespeakerisfinished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeusedbytheparticipant.
4. Allconferencedelegatesmayobservetheevent,exceptindividualsregisteredasparticipants.
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PublicSpeaking(PSPK) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
EvaluationForm Excellent VeryGood
Good Fair JudgedScore
Content(50points) Points Points Points Points PointsSpeechDevelopment(structure,organization,supportmaterial,topicadequatelydeveloped)
20
14-19
9-13
0-8
Effectiveness(achievementofpurpose,interestreception)
15
11-14
6-10
0-5
SpeechValue(ideas,logic,originalthought)
15
11-14
6-10
0-5
Delivery(30points) uPhysical(appearance,bodylanguage,eyecontact,gestures)
10
7-9
4-6
0-3
Voice(quality,volume,diction)
10
7-9
4-6
0-3
Manner(directness,assurance,enthusiasm)
10
7-9
4-6
0-3
Language(20points) uAppropriateness(tospeechpurpose,audience,sincerity,understandable)
10
7-9
4-6
0-3
Correctness(grammar,pronunciation,wordselection,clearlanguage)
10
7-9
4-6
0-3
Subtotal(100pts.) uMinusTimePenaltyPoints(Deduct5pointsperfullhalfminuteoverorunderfive(5)minutes.Nodeductionforspeechesbetween4:31and5:29)
TIME
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FinalScore
u
Comments:Judge’sInitials:
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Teams will be assigned a presentation topic for a school based enterprise. In advance the students will prepare a presentation on the assigned topic in one of the following areas: financial analysis, operations, market planning, product/service management, human resources, promotion, pricing, selling, marketing information management. The assigned topic and specific rubric for the competition will be sent out to advisors by October 30th 2017 via email from the PA DECA Executive Director. This event consists of one major part: the oral presentation. • Each event entry will be composed of one to three members of a DECA chapter. All participants must present the project to the judge. • The participant(s) will organize appropriate information to explain how their school-based enterprise achieves the instructional area and performance indicators. • The participant(s) may bring all visual aids to the event briefing. Only approved visual aids may be used during the presentation. • The oral presentation may be a maximum of 10 minutes in length. • The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking, the quality of visuals or other supplemental materials, and how well the participants address the performance indicators. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES • The competition consists of an oral presentation during which the participants will explain how their school-based enterprise achieves the instructional area and performance indicators. • The participants will present to the judge in a 10-minute presentation worth 100 points. (See Presentation Judging.) • The presentation begins immediately after the introduction of the participants to the judge by the adult assistant. Each participant must take part in the presentation. • Each participant may bring note cards pertaining to the project to use as reference during the presentation. • The participants may use the following items during the oral presentation: – not more than three (3) standard-sized posters not to exceed 221 /2 inches by 301 /2 inches each. The participant may use both sides of the posters, but all attachments must fit within the poster dimensions. – one (1) standard-sized presentation display board not to exceed 361 /2 inches by 481 /2 inches. – one (1) desktop flip chart presentation easel 12 inches by 10 inches (dimensions of the page). – one (1) personal laptop computer. – cell phones/smartphones, iPods/MP3 players, iPads/tablets or any type of a hand-held, information sharing device will be allowed in written events IF applicable to the presentation. – sound, as long as the volume is kept at a conversational level. • Only visual aids that can be easily carried to the presentation by the actual participant will be permitted, and the participant himself/herself must set up the visuals. No set-up time will be allowed. The participant must furnish his/her own materials and equipment. No electrical power or Internet connection will be supplied.
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• Materials appropriate to the situation may be handed to or left with judges in all competitive events. Items of monetary value may be handed to but may not be left with judges. Items such as flyers, brochures, pamphlets and business cards may be handed to or left with the judge. No food or drinks allowed. This includes examples of products in the presentation. Empty wrappers may be utilized but no actual food or drink are permitted in any capacity. • If any of these rules are violated, the adult assistant must be notified by the judge. PRESENTATION JUDGING The participants will be evaluated according to the Presentation Evaluation Form. After introductions, the participants will make a 10-minute presentation to a judge. At the conclusion of the presentation, the judge will thank the participants. Then the judge will complete the Presentation Evaluation Form, making sure to record a score for all categories. The maximum score for the evaluation is 100 points. PRESENTATION EVALUATION FORM SAMPLE Didtheparticipants? Little/
NoValue
BelowExpectations
MeetsExpectations
ExceedsExpectations
JudgedScore
1.ExplainhowtheSBEplanspromotionalstrategy?
0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16
2.Explaintheuseofvisualmerchandising?
0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16
3.Planspecialevents? 0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16
4.Usecross-merchandisingtechniques?
0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16
5.Measuresuccessofpromotionalefforts?
0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16
6.Usevisualsthatareappropriateandenhancethepresentation?
0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10
Overallimpressionofstudent(s)skillandperformance
0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10
TotalScore
This is an example from DECA Inc.
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Purpose: Tocreateanawarenessofthetransportationindustry.Thiseventwillawakenstudentstothewiderangeofcareeropportunitiesinthisindustry.Eligibility: ThecompetitionisopentoanyPennsylvaniaDECAmember.Eachchaptermaysubmittheirchapterallotmentplusoneperchapter.Judging: Theprojectwillconsistoftwomajorparts:
1. Thewrittenentrywillbeamarketresearchproject.2. Aparticipantrole-playwillbeheld.
Thewrittenentrieswillbejudgedandallparticipantswillqualifyfortherole-play.Theparticipantrole-playwillbeheldduringtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Duringtherole-play,eachparticipantwillbeaskedtomeetwithapanelofjudgesanddemonstrateoccupationalproficiencyinthetransportationanddistributionarea.Awards: ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Specifications:
1. Yourentrymustfollowthesespecificationsexactly.Formoredetailsrefertothechecklistandthewrittenevaluationform.
2. AllentriesmustincludeasignedStatementofAssurances.ThiscanbefoundintheDECAGuide.
3. Maximumlengthofthewrittenentrymustnotexceedeighttypewrittenpages,excludingthetitle
pageandbibliography.FormatandOrganizationoftheWrittenDocumentation:1. TitlePage:Thefirstpageofthewrittenentryisthetitlepageandisnotnumbered.Itmustlistthefollowinginformationinthisexactorder:
a. Nameoftheeventb. NameofDECAchapterc. Schooladdress(includeZIPcode)d. Participant’snamee. Participant’shomeaddress(includeZIP)f. Date
2. BodyoftheWrittenEntry:Thebodyoftheentrybeginswithanintroductionfollowedbyresearchonthethreedifferentareasoftransportationandcontinuesinthesequenceoutlinedhere.Thefirstpageofthebodyisnumberedoneandallfollowingpagesarenumberedinsequence.Followthegivenoutlinewhencomposingyourwrittenentry.Pointsawardedforeachsectionareshownonthewrittenentryevaluationform.
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ResearchProject
I. Introduction:Listthetypesoftransportationstudied.IncludeabriefdescriptionofthesourcesofInformationused.Notespecificcareerareaswithineachtransportationmode.
II. Interviews:Youwillberequiredtointerviewoneprofessionalfromthreeofthesixareasof
transportationforatotalofthreeinterviews.Withineachtransportationareaincludeanexplanationoftheorigin,developmentandfutureoutlookofthecareerareaswithinthetransportationareasselected.
TransportationModes:
• Air• Water• Rail• Motor• Pipeline• E-Commerce
Youwillberesponsibletocontactlocalassociationsofthesponsorgroupstoconducttheinterviewportionoftheeventandtodocumenttheinformationlearned.Youwillbeevaluatedonhowwellyouhaveutilizedandappliedtheinformationgatheredfromyourpersonalinterviewstothecasestudypresentedintherole-play.Youwillbeevaluatedonhowwellyouutilizetheterminologyofthetransportationindustrythroughoutthewrittencomponentoftheproject.Bibliography:Inthebibliographyincludedasthelastpageofyourwrittenentry,youmustlistthenamesofeachpersoncontacted,theareaoftransportationtheyrepresentandthecompanyoftheiremployment.GuidelinesfortheParticipantRolePlay:
• Therole-playwillbelimitedtotenminutes.• Therole-playwillbeworth60points.• Tokeepcompetitiononanevenbasis,theparticipantmaynotbringanythingmoretotherole-playthana
photocopyofthewrittendocument.Judge’sInstructions:Thepurposeoftheindividualwritteneventistoprovideanopportunitytoparticipantstodemonstrateanawarenessandknowledgeofthetransportationindustry.
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JudgingtheWrittenEntry:Pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwithalltheguidelinesbeforestartingtoevaluatethewrittenentry.Penaltypoints(seewrittenentrychecklist)mustfirstbeassessed.Thencompletethewrittenentryevaluationform.Asyouevaluatethewrittenentry,pleasebesureto:
1. PlacetheParticipant’snameandidentificationstickerintheupper,right-handcorneroftheevaluationform.
2. Circletheappropriatescoreforeachsection.3. Writethescoregiveninthespaceprovidedintheright-handmargin.4. Doublechecktoensurethatyouhavescoredeverycategory.5. Totalyourscoreanddoublecheckalladdition.6. Makesuretoinitialthebottomoftheevaluationform.
Amaximumscore(“ExceptionallyDone”)meansthat,inyouropinion,theinformationispresentedinaneffectivewayandimaginativefashion;nothingmorecouldbeexpected.A“WellDone”ratingmeansthattheinformationispresentedwell.Thoughtheremaybeafewminorproblemsoromissions,theyarenotsignificant.An“AdequatelyDone”scoremeansthattheinformationispresentedadequately.Itmeetsminimumstandardsofacceptability.A“LittleValue”scoremeansthatsomemajorflawhasbeennotedwhichdamagestheeffectivenessoftheinformation.Thismaybeamajoromission,aseriousmisstatement,poorwritingoranyothermajorflaw.Itmayhelptogothroughseveralentriesbeforeactuallystartingtoscoretheentries.Ifyouwishtoasktheparticipantaboutspecificareasofthewrittenentryduringtheinterview,pleasetakenotesonaseparatepieceofpaper.JudgingtheInterview:Eachparticipantwillappearforaten-minuterole-playwithyou.Followthesameguidelinesinyourevaluationasnumbered1-6forjudgingthewrittenentry.Duringthetenminutes,youmayquestiontheparticipant.Toinsurefairness,youmustaskeachparticipantthesamequestion.
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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant’sName:RatingSheets I.D.Number:PleaserefertoFormatGuidelinesforWrittenEntryforamoredetailedexplanationoftheseitems.
WrittenEntryChecklist Checked PenaltyPointsAssessed PageNumber
1.TheWrittenEventStatementofAssurancesmustbesignedandsubmittedwiththeentry
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2.EntriessubmittedinanofficialDECAwritteneventfolio
5
3.Sheetprotectorsmaynotbeused 5
4.Limitedtothenumberofpagesspecifiedintheguidelines(plusthetitlepageandthetableofcontents).
5(perpage)
5.Allpagesarenumberedinsequencestartingwiththeexecutivesummary
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6.Majorcontentmustbeatleastdouble-spaced(notspace-and-a-half).Titlepage,tableofcontents,executivesummary,bibliography,appendix,footnotes,longquotes,materialintables,figures,exhibits,lists,headings,sampleletters,forms,etc.,maybesingle-spaced.
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7.Entrymustbetyped/wordprocessed.Handwrittencorrectionswillbepenalized.Chartsandgraphsmaybehandwritten.
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8.Paperis81/2inchesX11inches.Nofold-outs,attachments,tabsused
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9.Entryfollowsthesequenceoutlinedintheguidelines.Additionalsubsectionsarepermitted.
5
TotalPenaltyPointsAssessed
Acheckindicatesthattheitemhasbeenexamined.Acirclednumberindicatesthataninfractionhasbeennoted.Apagenumberindicatesthelocationoftheinfraction.
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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant'sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:PleaserefertoIndividualWrittenGuidelinesforamoredetailedexplanationoftheseitems.
WrittenEntryEvaluationForm
ExceptionallyDone
WellDone
AdequatelyDone
LittleValue
JudgedScore
ResearchProjectIntroduction 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1
TransportationModeA________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1
TransportationModeB________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1
TransportationModeC________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1
WrittenEntryTotalPoints(maximum40points)
Judge'sInitials:Judge'sInitials:
Summary:
Points
PointsScored
Writtenentry
40
Roleplay
60
Subtotal
100
Minuspenaltypoints
--
TotalScore
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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant'sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
RolePlayEvaluationForm
ExceptionallyDone
WellDone
AdequatelyDone
LittleValue JudgedScore
1.Awarenessofthetransportationindustry 12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
2.Specificfactsaboutthetransportationindustry
12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
3.Specifictrendsofthetransportationindustry 12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
4.Careeropportunitiesinthetransportation/industry
12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
5.Otherquestionstobepreparedbypanelofjudges
12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1
InterviewTotalPoints(maximum60points)
Judge'sInitialsJudge'sInitials:
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AlladswillbeprintedintheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceprogram. Procedures:
1. Solicitbusinesscardadsfromfriends,parents,relatives,businesses,etc.2. Programspacewillbelimitedtothesizeofabusinesscard.3. Typeallinformationorattachanactualbusinesscardtoavoidanyerrors.4. Minimumdonationof$25.00perad.5. Makecheckspayableto“PADECA.”
Name DonationAmount DatePaid
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Submittedby:DECAChapter:Mailthisformwithbusinesscardsandpaymentto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAve.Norristown,PA19403DEADLINEDATE:PostmarkedbyJanuary19,2018
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AllnameswillbeprintedintheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceprogram.Procedures:
1. Solicitpatronsfromfriends,parents,relatives,businesses,etc.2. Programspacewillbelimitedtonameofsponsoronly.3. Typeallpatronnamestoavoidanymisspellings.4. Minimumdonationof$5.00perpatron.5. Makecheckspayableto“PADECA.”
Name DonationAmount DatePaid
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Submittedby:DECAChapter:Mailthisformwithpaymentto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAve.Norristown,PA19403 DEADLINEDATE:PostmarkedbyJanuary19,2018
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PennsylvaniaDECAoffersitsmemberstheopportunitytocompeteatthestatelevelinalleventsprovidedbyNationalDECA.TheseguidelinesarefoundintheDECAGuide.Pleasereviewallguidelinesandchangescarefully.
TheDECAGuidealsoprovidesacompletelistingofthepurposesofthecompetitiveeventsprogram,nationalsponsorsandanofficiallistofnationalevents.ThisCompetitiveEventsSupplementalGuide,togetherwiththeDECAGuide;provideacompletesourceofguidelinesandregulationsforallcompetitiveeventsofferedinPennsylvania.Anoverviewoftheimportantguidelinesforthecurrentyearislistedbelow.GENERALINFORMATION:EveryeventindicatesprominentlyinboldprinthowmanyDECAmembersmayparticipate.ThisinformationisalsoincludedontheGeneralInformationChartlocatedinthefirstsectionofthisSupplementalGuide.MANAGEMENTTEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS:Allteamsmustconsistoftwomembers.Intheeventoftheabsenceofapartner,ateammembermaybereplacedwithasubstitute.Atleastonememberoforiginalteammustcompeteortheteamwillbedisqualified.Substitutionsmustberegisteredproperly.
Bothteammemberswillcompleteawrittentest.Thetopwinningteamswillbedeterminedbyaveragingthetwowrittentestscoresandaddingittotheweightedscoreforthecasestudypresentation.Thecasestudyisweightedattwicethevalueoftheexam.Therefore,theaveragedtestscoreaccountsforonethirdofthetotalscore,andthecasestudyscoreamountstotwothirdsofthetotalscore.Laptopcomputersorhand-helddigitalorganizerswillnotbeallowedineventpreparationorpresentation.WRITTENEVENTS:PLEASENOTE:Thestateguidelinesrequireallwritteneventcompetitorstosubmitoneoriginalplustwocopiesoftheirwrittenentry.Thisisonlyastaterule.Studentsdonotneedtosubmitanyextracopiesofthedocumentfornationalcompetition.However,theymaywishtokeeponecopyfortheiruseduringtheinterviewportionoftheevent.Allwrittenmanualsgoingtonationalcompetitionwillberegisteredatthenationalconference.Theydonothavetobesentinadvance.Writtendocumentsandtheirratingsarereturnedtoyouafterthestateconference.Itisexpectedthatthedocumentwillbeupdatedandcorrectedduringthetimepriortothenationalconference.Pleaseutilizethetimetoimprovethemanualfornationalcompetition.Generallyspeaking,visualaidssuchasposters,photographs,mountedchartsandtablesareallowed.Onlytheparticipant(s)ispermittedtosetuphis/hervisuals,andnoseparateset-uptimeisgiven.Theuseofnotecardsispermitted.Personallaptopcomputersmayalsobeused,butstudentsmustbringtheirownbatterypowerpack.An
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electricaloutletwillnotbeprovided.Computersmaynotusesoundandmustberunonbatterypower.Noothervisualsotherthanthosementionedmaybeused.Nomaterialsmaybepassedtothejudges.Interviewnotesmadeinthemarginoronthebackofthereportpagesareacceptableontheparticipants’copiesonly.INDIVIDUALSERIES&PRINCIPLESOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONWRITTENTESTS:Theserequireparticipantstotakea100-question,multiple-choiceexam.Therewillbesevendifferentexams.DRESSCODE:1.Attheinternationalconference,businessattirewillberequiredfortheorientation/manualsubmissionmeetingsandanofficialDECAblazerisrequiredforinteractionwiththejudges.ThisdoesdifferwiththerequirementsforthePennsylvaniaStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Besuretoadviseyourstudentsproperlytoavoidanyconflictsordisqualifications.
2.AcopyofboththePennsylvaniaDECADressCodeandtheInternationalDECADressCodeareincludedinthisguide.Pleasereviewthemcarefullywithyourstudentsandfeelfreetocalltheofficewithanyquestionsyoumayhave.3.TheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConferencedresscodeisalsointheDECAGuide.
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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE $1,000.00 scholarship
At least two years of DECA involvement, including senior year. Contact Kelly Fox in Admissions at 1-800-759-2727 or kellyfox@centralpenn.edu
------------------------------------------------------------- THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL AT WALNUT HILL COLLEGE
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Restaurant & Food Service Management 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Quick Serve Restaurant Management
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Hospitality Services Team Management
1st place receives a $3000 scholarship; 2nd place receives a $1800 scholarship and;
3rd place receives a $1200 scholarship Contact Kristen Taylor ktaylor@walnuthillcollege.edu
DUBOIS BUSINESS COLLEGE Four one-quarter total tuition scholarships to be awarded at each DBC campus (DuBois Campus, Huntingdon Campus, and Oil City Campus). The amount awarded will depend upon the program of study in which the student is enrolled. The
scholarships awarded could range between $5,640 and $6,580. DECA members must submit a letter requesting a
scholarship application. Students can contact the DBC Admissions Department, Financial Aid Department, or Gail Urban,
Student Services Director, at (814)371-6920 or 1-800-692-6213, or urbangs@dbcollege.edu to request an application.
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PTC awards three (3) partial tuition scholarships, valued at $3,000 each, to high school seniors who are active in DECA.
This scholarship can be renewed for the student’s second year at PTC if a 3.0 grade average is maintained. Deadline for
submission is March 5, 2018. Contact Vince Gratteri at 1-800-644-7784, ext. 5323 or 412-809-5323, or email
gratteri.vince@pti.edu.
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Membership Scholarships are available to any student who is a past or present member of DECA. The scholarship
awards are based upon the level of participation as well as high school transcript(s). The scholarship amounts (between $1,000 and $10,000) may be awarded through an ongoing enrollment basis. However, applications submitted prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition. Scholarships awarded to students are renewable for up to 4 years. Application Process: Apply for admission to JWU and indicate membership association with PA DECA organization. Questions on
membership scholarships may be directed to the National Student Organizations office at 401-598-2345. For information
about Johnson and Wales University, visit the website at www.admissions.jwu.edu or email Sharon.Macko@jwu.edu.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT The Temple University Fox School of Business and Management will offer a $1,500 scholarship to an incoming freshmen student (with admission to Temple University and the Fox School). Candidates interested in the scholarship opportunity must submit GPA and SAT scores along with a short essay stating their career aspirations and how they feel the Fox School of Business will help the student achieve their goals. The scholarship application materials must be submitted to David Kaiser, Director of Enrollment Management via email: Kaiser@temple.edu, no later than April 15, 2018.
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Lindenwood University staff is presently revising the DECA scholarship guidelines— Revised information is forthcoming.
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RIDER UNIVERSITY To learn more about Rider University's Scholarship opportunities your may contact the university via phone at: (609) 896-5000 or visit website: https://www.rider.edu/offices-services/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships-grants/scholarships-and-financial-aid-freshmen
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TheChaplinSchoolofHospitalityandTourismManagementoffersthree$2,000awardstoincomingnewstudentsthatareaffiliatedwithDECA.Ourdegreeprogramscanbecompletedon—campus-siteorfullyonline(fullyonlinetuitionisdiscountedforout-of-statestudents).Pleasereviewourwebsiteatwww.hospitality.fiu.edu..
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ColoradoStateUniversityhasanextensivelistofscholarshipsopportunitiesthatareavailableforitsstudents.Formoreinformationand/ortoscheduleacampustour,contacttheundergraduateadmissionsofficeviaemailat:admissions@colostate.eduorbyphone:(970)491-6909.
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TheH.WayneHuizengaCollegeofBusinessandEntrepreneurshipatNSUofferstheHighSchoolBusinessClubAward.Itisaone-timeawardof$1,000forfirsttime,undergraduate,freshmandaystudentsthatenrollinabusinessprogramatNSU.MustshowconfirmedmembershipinDistributiveEducationClubofAmerica(DECA).FormoreinformationcontactKatelynnGrafviaphoneat(952)262-5090oremail:kg777@nova.edu
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY DECANationalChampion:$12,500annual/$50,000forfouryears(minimum3.0overallGPA;competitive;application).DECANationalTop10Finisher:$6,000annual/$24,000forfouryears(minimum3.00overallGPA).DECAStateChampion:$4,000annual/$16,000forfouryears(minimum3.00overallGPA).DECAStateCompetitionParticipant:$3,000annual/$12,000forfouryears(minimum2.50overallGPA).DECARegionalCompetitionParticipant:$2,000annual/$8,000forfouryears(minimum2.00overallGPA).Forapplicationcontact:LucianLeonePhD;ExecutiveDirectorofHighSchoolAdmissionsandCorporatePartnerships;Email:lleone@davenport.edu
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BERKLEY COLLEGE Here’showtogetstarted:Fillouttheapplicationontherightandmailtothecorrespondingaddress,ordownloadandcompletetheDECAScholarshipApplication(BerkeleyCollege.edu/DECA/index.htm).SubmitaletterofrecommendationfromyourDECAadvisor.Submityourhighschooltranscript.ScholarshipsarerenewableyearlybasedonGPAandconsecutivefull-timeenrollment*.Formoreinformation,call800-446-5400ext.GDGoremailinfo@BerkeleyCollege.edu
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THE ART INSTITUTE DECAscholarshipopportunitiesareavailableforhighschoolseniorsgraduatingin2018whoareDECAmembers.TherearevaryingnumbersofDECAscholarshipsavailablenationwideandinvariouscategories.Belowareexamplesofawards.Formoreinformationemail:scholarships@aii.edu.
DECAmembershipscholarship:upto$1,000DECAstatescholarship:upto$1,500DECAnationalscholarship:upto$5,000
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FYI: The color “GREEN” denotes new scholarship opportunity.
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THEFOLLOWINGSCHOLARSHIPSAREFORTHEPOST-SECONDARYSCHOOLOFYOURCHOICE:PENNSYLVANIADECASCHOLARSHIPSAmountoftheawardsvary.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.PENNSYLVANIASTATEBUSINESSPARTNERSHIPSCHOLARSHIPSAmountoftheawardsvary.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.PENNSYLVANIAFOODMERCHANTSASSOCIATIONOne$1,000.00scholarship.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.ContactDavidMcCorkleat717.731.0600.STUDENTOFTHEYEARSCHOLARSHIPS1stplace-$1,000;2ndplace-$750;3rdplace-$500.SeeenclosedStudentoftheYearApplication.WHATAREPENNSYLVANIADECASCHOLARSHIPS?ScholarshipsarefinancialawardsmadetoworthymembersofthePennsylvaniaAssociationofDECA.Awardshelpstudentscontinuetheirpreparationforacareerinbusiness,marketingormarketingeducation.HOWMANYAWARDSAREMADE?Thenumberofawardsprovideddependsentirelyontheamountofavailablefunds.Normally,severalawardswillbegivenannually.However,theBoardofTrusteesreservestherighttodeterminetheannualnumber.TheBoardofTrusteesalsoreservestherighttomakechangesineligibilitycriteriawhennecessary.WHOISELIGIBLE?AnyDECAmemberiseligiblewho:1. Isaseniorcurrentlyenrolledinmarketingeducation.2. Intendstocompleteacourseofstudyinthefieldofbusiness,marketingormarketingeducation.3. Canshowevidenceofscholasticability.HOWARETHEAWARDSPAID?Theseareone-yearawards.Yourawardwillbepaiddirectlytothecollegeofyourchoice.Uponreceiptofanofficialletterofacceptancefromthecollegeandtherequestedpersonalinformation,thefundswillbeforwardedtoyourcollegeaccountthatyoumaydrawuponforexpensesasapprovedbyschoolofficials.
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DOAWARDSVARYINAMOUNT?Yes.Theamountofyourawardwilldependonthefollowingitems:1. Thequalityofyourapplication.2. Thecostsattheschoolyouselect.3. Theamountofyourfinancialneed.4. Theamountofscholarshipmoneyavailable.HOWAREAWARDSDETERMINED?Allapplicationportfoliosarereviewedandscored.Thosethatscore80%orabove(basedonamaximumscoreof150points)willbeeligibleforaninterviewattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Finalawardsaremadebasedonthetoptotalscores.WHATDOIINCLUDEINMYAPPLICATIONPORTFOLIO?Applicationportfoliosmustincludeallthedocumentstobeconsidered(aslistedbelow).Thedocumentsmustbesubmittedinastandardmanilafolderandshouldfollowtheorderlistedbelow.Donotusefancyfoldersorbinders.Donotmailpartialportfolios.Wheneverpossible,submittheportfoliothroughyourguidanceofficesothatyourtranscriptcanbemailedwiththeotherrequireddocuments.1. ThePennsylvaniaDECAScholarshipCommonApplication.2. YourPersonalStatementin200wordsorlessastowhyyoudeserveascholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECA
and/oritspartners.3. PortfolioofYourParticipationinDECAActivities.Includeyourspecificinvolvementwiththestateprogram
ofwork,officesheld,levelsofcompetitionandactivitiesthroughoutyourcareerinDECA.Thisportionoftheapplicationportfolioislimitedtotenpages.Only8½X11paperispermitted.Nofold-outs,tabsorattachmentsmaybeusedtoextendthesizeofthepaper.Useofphotos,documentsandlettersarepermitted.Creativityisencouraged.Thissectionmustbestapledtogetherandincludedinyourmanilafolder.
4. YourScholasticRecord.YoumustfurnishanofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscriptandSATscoresorequivalent.Anacademicaverageof2.5orbetterisrequired.Highlightallmarketingeducationandbusinessorvocationalclassesyouhavecompleted.
5. YourParticipationinOtherSchooland/orCommunityOrganizations.6. RecommendationLetterfromaSchoolAdministratorandyourDECAAdvisor.7. YourEmploymentExperience.8. Estimateofyourcollegeexpenses–tuition,roomandboard,fees,books,etc.WHEREANDWHENDOISENDMYAPPLICATION?Completeapplicationsmailedto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAvenueNorristown,PA19403PostmarkedbyStateConferencedeadlinedate.WHENAREAWARDSPRESENTED?AllawardswillbepresentedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.
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Note: Students completing this application will be considered for Pennsylvania DECA Scholarships, State Business Partnership Scholarships, and the Food Merchants Scholarship.
Name:_____________________________________________ PhoneNumber:________________________________FullAddress:_______________________________________________________________________________________DateofBirth:_______________________________________ SocialSecurityNumber__________________________E-MailAddress:____________________________________________________________________________________SchoolName:_______________________________________ DECAAdvisor’sName:___________________________Ifyouareattendingacomprehensivehighschool,pleaselistallmarketingand/ormarketing-relatedorbusiness-relatedcoursestakenduringhighschool:_______________________________________________________________________Ifyouareattendingavocationalschool,pleaselistyourcourseofstudy: Pleaseindicatethenumberofyearsbeenenrolledintheprogramlistabove: ____1year____2years____3years____4years Explainhowmarketingeducationhasassistedyouinprogressingtowardyourcareerobjective:____________________PlannedPost-SecondarySchool:_______________________________________________________________________Haveyoubeenaccepted?___Yes___No___NotatthistimeWhatmajorfieldofstudydoyouplantopursue?_________________________________________________________Areyoupresentlyemployed?___Yes___NoPositionheld:__________________________________________Business:__________________________________________ DatesofEmployment:__________________________Address:__________________________________________ PhoneNumber:________________________________Ifnotpresentlyemployed,explainwhy:_________________________________________________________________
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STUDENTNAME:DECAPARTICIPATION
1YEAR
2YEARS
3YEARS
WINNERNOTATION/MISC.NOTES
Pleaselisteventnameandplacement.
CHAPTER: ACTIVEMEMBER
CHAPTER: CHAPTEROFFICER
CHAPTER: PROGRAMOFWORKPARTICIPATION
DISTRICT: ATTENDED
DISTRICT: DISTRICTOFFICER
DISTRICT: COMPETED
STATE: ATTENDED
STATE: COMPETED
STATE: STATEOFFICER
NATIONAL: ATTENDED
NATIONAL: COMPETED
Icertifythattheinformationgivenonthisapplicationiscorrect.ShouldIbeawardedascholarship,Iagreetofollowallprocedurestoactivatemyscholarship.Iagreetogivestrictattentiontomystudiesandtheregulationsofthecollege.IfIshouldfailtomakesatisfactorygrades inmycollegework,changemycourseobjectivefrommarketing,management,distribution,ormarketingeducationorwillfullyviolatecollegeregulations,Iagreetosurrenderallrightsofownershiptotheunusedportionofthescholarship.Signed:___________________________________________________ Date:__________________
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CATEGORY POSSIBLEPOINTS POINTSAWARDED
APPLICATION&PERSONALSTATEMENT Neatness/Accuracy
0-3errors5
4-6errors 4 7-10errors 3
11-12errors 2 13-15errors 1
CareerObjective:enteringacourseofstudyina…FieldofMarketing
5
Non-MarketingField 0 SUBTOTAL 10
DECAPARTICIPATION PortfolioofActivities
Overallinvolvementanddocumentationofactivities
10
ProgramofWorkparticipationfor3years 10 ProgramofWorkparticipationfor2years 8 ProgramofWorkparticipationfor1year 5
SUBTOTAL 20 ChapterInvolvement
Activememberfor3years
10
Activememberfor2years 8 Activememberfor1year 5
ChapterOfficer 10 SUBTOTAL 20
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DECAPARTICIPATION(continued)
DistrictCompetitorDistrictcompetitorfor3years
10
Districtcompetitorfor2years 8 Districtcompetitorfor1year 2
SUBTOTAL 10 StateParticipation(Pleasenotethatstateparticipationpointsmayonlybeclaimedforattendingorcompeting,notboth.Officerpointsareclaimedinadditiontotheabovepoints.)
Attended2stateconferences 5 Attended1stateconference 2
Statecompetitorfor3conferences 10 Statecompetitorfor2conferences 8 Statecompetitorfor1conference 5
Stateofficerfor2years 10 Stateofficerfor1year 5
SUBTOTAL 20 NationalCompetitor 5
SUBTOTAL 5 MARKETINGEDUCATIONCLASSES
3marketingclassestaken 15 2marketingclassestaken 10 1marketingclasstaken 5
0marketingclassestaken 0 SUBTOTAL 15
OTHERBUSINESS/VOCATIONALCLASSES 2business/vocationalclassestaken 10 1business/vocationalclasstaken 5
0business/vocationalclassestaken 0 SUBTOTAL 10
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SCHOLASTICABILITY
OverallScholasticAverage(basedona4.0scale)3.5&above
5
3.0to3.4 4 2.5to2.9 3 2.3to2.4 2 2.0to2.2 1
MarketingEducationAverage(basedona4.0scale)3.5to4.0for2yearsinmarketing
5
3.5to4.0for1yearinmarketing 4 3.0to3.4 3 2.5to2.9 2 2.3to2.4 1
SUBTOTAL 10 OTHERSCHOOL/COMMUNITYPARTICIPATION
(notincludingDECA)Otherorganizationmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:band,sports,communitygroups,churchgroups,boyscouts,girlscouts,chorus,juniorachievement,FBLA,SkillsUSA,FFA,FCCLA,TSA,HOSA,volunteering,studentcouncil,honorsociety.
Memberorofficerof3otherorganizations 15 Memberorofficerof2otherorganizations 10 Memberorofficerof1otherorganization 5
SUBTOTAL 15 SCHOOLADMINISTRATOR’SSTATEMENT
Strong/personal/outstandingletter 5 Non-personal/form-typeletter 2
SUBTOTAL 5 DECAADVISOR’SSTATEMENT
Strong/personal/outstandingletter 5 Non-personal/form-typeletter 2
SUBTOTAL 5
EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE 2ormoreyears 5
1fullyear 4 lessthan1year 3
SUBTOTAL 5
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COMMONAPPLICATIONTOTALSCORESHEET
STUDENTNAME:
CATEGORY POSSIBLEPOINTS POINTSAWARDED
Application&PersonalStatement 10
DECAParticipation
PortfolioofActivities 20
ChapterInvolvement 20
DistrictCompetitor 10
StateParticipation 20
NationalCompetitor 5
MarketingEducationClasses 15
OtherBusiness/VocationalClasses 10
ScholasticAbility 10
OtherSchool/CommunityParticipation 15
SchoolAdministrator’sStatement 5
DECAAdvisor’sStatement 5
EmploymentExperience 5
APPLICATIONWORKSHEETTOTAL 150
Applicantsmustscore80%or120pointsorhighertoreceiveaninterview.
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Purpose:Toencouragethehighestdegreeofparticipation,involvementandachievementbyanindividualstudentinmarketingeducation,school,communityandworkactivities.Eligibility:ThecompetitionisopentoallPennsylvaniaDECAmembers.Eachchaptermaysubmittheirchapterallotmentplusoneperchapter.Awards:ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Scholarshipswillbeawardedaslisted: Firstplace:$1,000.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice. Secondplace:$750.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice. Thirdplace:$500.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice.Specifications:
• Competitorswillberatedonthebasisofobjectivestandardsthatcarrypointvalues.• PointsforDECAactivities,honorsandawardsmayonlybeclaimedfromthecloseofthelastStateCareer
DevelopmentConferencetotheopeningofthecurrentyear’sStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Failuretoadheretothisrequirementwillresultindisqualification.
• Thewrittendocumentationmustbesubmittedinanofficialthree-ringDECAnotebook.• TheStudent-of-the-YearEntry/RatingSheetmustbeinsertedinsidethefrontcoverofthenotebook.Failureto
meetthisrequirementwillresultindisqualification.• Eachofthethreesections(ChapterandStateDECAActivities,DECAHonorsandAwards,andScholastic
Standing)ofthewrittendocumentmustbeindexedusinganumberedtabonthefirstpageofeachsection.Eachsectionmustbeginwithanewpage.
• Allsectionsmustbepresentedintheexactsequenceasidentifiedontheofficialratingsheet.• TheevidencepresentedinthewrittendocumentationislimitedtotheitemslistedontheStudentoftheYear
Entry/RatingSheet.• Allsupportingevidence(photos,illustrations,lettersanddocuments)pertainingtoasectionmustbeproperly
identifiedandincludedinthecorrespondingsection.• Thewrittendocumentationislimitedto25,single-sidedpages.Onlythefrontsideofthesheetprotectormay
beused.Thebacksidemustbeblank.• Materials(two-sided,pull-outs,foldedorstapled)whichwouldincreasethenumberofpagesorneedtobe
openedareprohibited.• EntriesmustbebroughttotheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceRegistrationpriorto4:00p.m.onthefirst
dayoftheconference.• Participantsarerequiredtosubmittheoriginaldocumentplusoneblackandwhitephotocopy.Thecopymust
bestapledandincludedinsidethefrontcoveroftheoriginal.Entriesnotincludingthephotocopywillbedisqualified.
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StudentoftheYear Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
ChapterandStateDECAActivities-45pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedonattendance,degreeofparticipation,displayofleadershipabilityandfulfillmentofassignedresponsibilities.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreChapter,district,stateandotherbusinessandprofessionalmeetings.
10points
Chapter,district,stateandotherpromotionalactivities.
10points
Chapter,district,stateandothersocial,benevolentandrecreationalactivities.
10points
PersonalparticipationinthechapteractivitiesfortheStateProgramofWork
15points
Subtotal
DECAHonorsandAwards-10pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedondegreeofparticipationandlevelofachievement.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreDistrict,stateandnationalcompetition.
5points
Chapter,districtandstateofficesheld.
5points
Subtotal
ScholasticStanding-30pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedonthestudent’sgradesfortheprevioustwocompletesemestersortheequivalentthereof.A“4.0”or“A”averagewillreceive30points.♦Nopointswillbeawardedunlessanofficialhighschooltranscriptandanexplanationoftheschool’sgradingprocedureissubmitted.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreScholasticstanding.
30points
Subtotal
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StudentoftheYear Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:
PersonalInterview-55pointspossiblePointswillbebasedonapersonalinterviewbeforeagroupofjudgesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.FactorstobejudgedarefoundonthePersonalInterviewRatingSheet.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudgesandaddedtothescoresforthewrittendocumentandthepublicspeakingsegment.
Category Max.Score ScoreBusinessConductDidtheparticipant........
Greetthejudgespromptlyandproperly?Introducehimself/herselfcorrectly?Remainstandinguntilinvitedtobeseated?Volunteerappropriateinformation?Makeagood,businesslikeimpression?UsecorrectEnglishandshowgooduseofwords?Speakdistinctlyandanswerquestionsclearly?Expressproperamountofenthusiasm?Exhibitsufficientself-confidence? 15points
PersonalAppearanceDidtheparticipanthave........
Hairneatandclean?Apositiveattitude?Aconfidentstride?Asocially“atease”appearance?Accessoriescleanandsuitable?Footwearcleanandneat?
10points
UnderstandingofBusinessandEconomicConceptsDidtheparticipanthave…….
Knowledgeoffreeenterprise?Anunderstandingofcompetition?Anappreciationofprofitmotives?AnunderstandingoftherelationshipoftheaboveitemstotheDECACreedanditsphilosophy?
15points
PersonalGrowthandDevelopmentHasthestudenttakenfulladvantageofthebenefitsofferedbymarketingeducationandDECAinworkingtowardacareerobjective?Arethefutureplansforachievingacareerobjectiverealistic?
15points
Subtotal
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StudentoftheYearEntry/RatingSheetInstructions:1. Completethisentry/ratingformandinsertitinsidethefrontcoverofyourwrittendocumentation.Besuretoincludeacopyofallratingsheets.2. Secureallnecessarysignaturesonthisform.Incompleteentrieswillnotbejudged.Nameofparticipant:SchoolName:Advisor’sName:Weherebywitnessthatallofthecontentsofthisdocumentareaccuratedepictionsofthestudent’sworkandfallwithinthetimelinesspecifiedinthespecificationsforthiscompetitiveevent.________________________________ ________________________________Participant’sSignature Advisor’sSignature________________________________ ________________________________SchoolOfficial’sSignature ChapterPresident’sSignature
StudentoftheYearTallyForm-140pointspossible
Category
Subtotals
Max.Score
Score
WrittenDocumentation
85points
ChapterandStateDECAActivities
45points
DECAHonorsandAwards
10points
ScholasticStanding
30points
PersonalInterview
55points
TOTALSCORE
140points
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Purpose: TorecognizeoutstandingeffortsbyacurrentPADECAAdvisor.Judging: ApplicationswillbejudgesbyacommitteeofBoardMembers.Award: OnePADECAAdvisoroftheYearAwardwillbepresentedattheOpeningCeremonyat
theStateCDC.
Deadline: Applicationtobesubmittedtojerry@padeca.orgbyStateConferenceDeadline.ApplicationSpecifications:Anystudent,advisor,orprofessionalmaynominateanadvisor.Theawardapplicationpacketmustincludethefollowingdocumentation:
•One-pagebiographythathighlightskeycontributionsandachievementsthathaveadvancedthemissionofDECAandmarketingorbusinesseducationattheschool.
•ThreelettersofrecommendationinsupportofthecandidateasaDECAawardrecipient.
•Ahigh-resolutionelectronicportrait(executiveheadshot).
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