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DECA IS… 2014-2015

DECA IS… 2014-2015. Session Topics. General DECA Updates for 2014-2015 Chapter Campaigns Competitive Event Changes for 2014-2015 Texas DECA State and District Changes Texas DECA Board Policy Changes. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS 2014-2015. DECA Is … a. To Membership Success in 2014-2015.

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DECA IS… 2014-2015

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  1. DECA IS… 2014-2015

  2. Session Topics • General DECA Updates for 2014-2015 • Chapter Campaigns • Competitive Event Changes for 2014-2015 • Texas DECA State and District Changes • Texas DECA Board Policy Changes

  3. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS 2014-2015

  4. DECA Is … a To Membership Success in 2014-2015 • Increase membership by 8 more members than last year – this can be any combination (students, alumni, or professional) • Submit roster and payment documentation by 10/17/14 and receive: • Business DECA/Texas Tie/Scarf for 5 chapter officers (more maybe ordered at chapter expense) • Preferred Seating for your DECA District at State CDC(based on goals of each District)

  5. Texas DECA Membership Campaign • Minimum of 8 more members earns 5 chapter officers business DECA ties/scarves • First DECA District to reach it’s goal BEFORE December 15th receives preferred seating at State CDC Opening Session

  6. Scholarships • Scholarship Deadlines • Students | January 16, 2015 • Advisors | March 2, 2015 • Over $300,000 in scholarships awarded at ICDC • Check the website www.deca.org/scholarships/

  7. 2014-2015 Calendar of Events Professional Development Fall Leadership and Staff Development DECA Dues – National DECA Month November 2014 • Conference Dates Southern Region – November 21-23, 2014, Washington, D.C. “The Ultimate DECA Power Trip” State CDC – February 25-27, 2015 Dallas, Texas ICDC– April 25-25, 2015, Orlando, Florida www.deca.org/events/

  8. Check the Texas DECA website on a regular basis for updates!

  9. DECA Is… COMPETITIVE EVENTS CHANGES AND UPDATES

  10. New for 2014-2015 • Personal Financial Literacy Event Financial Literacy Exam and 1 Role Play • Financial Consulting Event Similar to Professional Selling – Cluster Exam & Presentation Meet with client – they want to purchase a New home in 12-18 months.- discuss credit score and financial situation to advise them how to proceed.

  11. New for 2014-2015 • 8 finalists • Entrepreneurship Participating • (combination of Independent and Franchising)

  12. Professional Selling Events • Professional Selling Topic: -Sales rep for a major electronics company. A large hospital is searching for wearable technology(ies) to help its workforce be and stay healthy. Participants will have a scheduled meeting with the hospital’s human resources manager to pitch the company’s products and price points.

  13. Professional Selling Events • Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling Event topic -Assume the role of a relationship manager for an international educational tourism company. A school system has requested a RFP to send 50 teachers and students to Costa Rica in the summer to learn about the ecosystem in Central America. You have a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent to present your company’s packages and price points.

  14. Business Operations Research Events • 2014-2015 Topic -Develop a plan to better serve a generational group. Work with an existing business/organization to research the business and its current relations with various generational demographic groups. Develop a plan to better reach one underserved group through a revised marketing mix or human relations strategy.

  15. State CDC - 2015 Dallas, Texas February 25-27, 2014 • Same as last year – Sheraton and Marriott Hotels • Will register for the hotel when you register for State (similar to ICDC) -Firm • Payment for registration and hotel will be made out to Texas DECA –Deadline Feb. 3rd

  16. Begin on WEDNESDAY… End on FRIDAY NEW this YearState CDC • NEW - Opening session begins at 8:00 pm Wednesday night • New -All competitive events will take place Thursday from 7:30 am -5:30 pm • New – Business session and Awards Session take place Friday (Voting Delegate seating begins at 8:30 am and ENDS at 9:00 am)

  17. State CDC • CONTINUEOn-line testing for all events requiring an exam – minimum score – 70 to advance • CONTINUE - All Written Events will be BROUGHT TO STATE REGISTRATION - (not mailed in 2 weeks in advance) • CONTINUEPENALTY POINTING will take place at State CDC • CONTINUE – LABELING OF FOLIO’S AND INSERTING EVALUATION SHEETS

  18. State CDC • Entertainment Thursday night Casino Night and Photo Booths • Business Session and Closing Session Friday morning and conference will end around 3:00 pm Friday • Newly elected and current officers Will have Leadership Training session Friday evening and conclude by 3:00 pm Saturday

  19. Officer Elections DECA Is… Leadership • Officer candidates will run at large at State CDC • 6 Positions will be filled • The candidate with the most points will be elected President and the remaining 5 winning candidates will be named Vice President • Specific duties and titles for each Vice President will be decided during the training session that will follow on Friday and Saturday immediately following State CDC awards session (ex: Vice President of Operations; Vice President of Social Media)

  20. DECA District Changes New Directors coming on the Board • District III – Allene Pennington Deer Park High School, Deer Park • District VII – Lisa Greco Birdville Center of Advanced Learning and Technology, Birdville

  21. DECA District Changes New Directors coming on the Board • District X – Araceli Garcia Eastwood High School, El Paso • District XI – Kim Adams North Garland High School, Garland

  22. Board Policy • Minimum Test Scores at State The minimum test score at District will remain at 50 in order to advance BUT the minimum test score at STATE will remain at 70 in order to advance to ICDC. We must begin to expect more of our students if they are going to compete at the national level.

  23. Board Policy • State CDC Registration - The advisor for each chapter MUST pick up their own individual school registration packet and sign a form verifying they have read and understand the board policies governing the State CDC and competitive events. (no exceptions unless the advisor is not attending State CDC)

  24. Business Operations Research Events This year/last year

  25. Marketing Representative Events This year/last year

  26. Business Management & Entrepreneurship This year/last year

  27. Chapter Team Events This year/last year

  28. Principles;Series Events; and Professional Selling

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