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What is DECA?Answer: DECA is a career-technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA originally stood for Distributive Education Clubs of America but we decided to drop that and keep the acronym, “DECA.”
New Logo• DECA’s logo embraces the organization’s
affinity for the diamond while displaying a bold, modern design.
2010
Unveiled at ICDC in Louisville, KY
Founded in 1946, DECA is a 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 185,000 members (in 5,000
schools) in all of the 50 United States,
the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
The United States Congress, The United States
Department of Education and state, and district &
international departments of education authorize DECA’s
programs.
Mission Statement
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
The guiding principles are
designed to explain how DECA fulfills our mission in two
distinct statements: 1.what we do
2. result
Guiding Principles
Integrates into Classroom Instruction• An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic,
experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers.
Applies Learning• DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based
activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
Connects to Business• Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members
realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.
Promotes Competition• As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel
and improve their performance.
DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program
Inner Four Points
DECA prepares the next generation to be:• Academically PreparedDECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.
• Community OrientedRecognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
• Professionally ResponsibleDECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.
• Experienced LeadersDECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.
Outer Four
Points
CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUESAttributes and values describe the organization’s priorities and standards. They are used as a part of a description of what DECA’s brand represents.
We stand for:
• Competence• Innovation• Integrity• Teamwork
State/National Theme
2012-2013
The DECA Organization:
• Chapter
• State
• Regional
• International
The Divisions of DECA :
High SchoolHigh School
ProfessionaProfessionall
AlumniAlumni
CollegiateCollegiate
Web Sites
www.deca.org
www.cadeca.org
www.wrdeca.org
www.foothillfalcons.org
Foothill DECACA DECADECAWestern Region DECA
SALES PROJECTS
Murder Mystery Dessert?Murder Mystery Dessert?
DECA The HallsDECA The Halls
Golf Tournament?Golf Tournament?
Do YOU Do YOU have any ideas?!have any ideas?!
Talent ShowTalent Show
Fashion Show?Fashion Show?
Chevy’s Night (or other)Chevy’s Night (or other)
2012-2013Chapter Officer Team
Officer Qualifications:
InterestInterestEnthusiasm Enthusiasm AttitudeAttitudeCommitment Commitment
Travel OpportunitiesDECA University * September 8, 2012San Francisco, CA
Nor Cal CDCJanuary18-20, 2013San Ramon Marriott
State CDCFebruary 28-March 3 2013 Santa Clara Marriott
ICDCApril 28- May 2, 2012Anaheim
* Officers only
Nor Cal Leadership ConferenceOctober 19-20San Ramon
info coming soon!
OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but…
WHY ME?!?!WHY ME?!?!
DECA Has Money For YOU!DECA's co-curricular Competitive Events Program awards more than $40,000 in cash annually to international competitive event winners!
Scholarships in excess of $250,000 annually for students and teachers
Make new friends...
Have
fun…
Develop new skills
Open the doors to new
opportunities…
DECA
You get OUT of it,
is just like every thing else in life…
What you put INTO it!!!!
What will YOU do with this opportunity?