What is DECA?

• Conferences  non-competitive; all welcome • Competitions  Regionals, Provincials, Internationals • Career Exploration  Pathways • Networking  Sponsors and students • Reach Ahead Opportunity (SHSM)  available Funding

Competition Overview

- Principle Events - Individual Series Events - Team Decision Making Events - Regional Qualifiers - Professional Selling Events - Online Events - Written Events - Leadership Development Academy - Provincial Qualifiers - Leadership Development Academy

Principles Events

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PBM

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Principles of Business Administration and Management:

1 st year DECA students; ANY 

PFN Principles of Finance:

1 st year DECA students; ANY grade 

PHT

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PMK Principles of Hospitality and Tourism:

1 st year DECA students; ANY grade

Principles of Marketing:

Grade 9 only

Part 1 Part 2

Business administration core exam 2 (1-Regionals) Cases Studies/Content Interviews 100 MC Questions 10 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

Individual Oral Events

 13 events in total  Compete individually

Part 1

Cluster Exams 100 MC Questions

Part 2

2 (1-Regionals) Cases Studies 10 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

Team Oral Events

 7 events in total  2 students per team

Part 1

Cluster Exams; Written Individually; Average Score 100 MC Questions

Part 2

1 Case Study; Prepare and Present in Pairs 30 minutes to prepare 15 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

Professional Selling Events

 2 events in total  Compete individually

Part 1

Cluster Exams 100 MC Questions

Part 2

Advance preparation for sales scenario; Case released online in January 20 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

Online Events

Virtual Business Challenge ( NEW!

Restaurant, Retail, or Sports) • Computerized simulation • 1 to 3 per team • Goal: Manage marketing concepts and strategies to maximize profits • Scores posted and viewed online • Oct. 22 nd , Jan. 7 th H&R Block Dollars & Sense • Computerized simulation (also a VBC) • 1 to 3 per team • Goal: Optimize personal net worth through personal finance decision making • Scores posted and viewed online • Oct. 22 nd , Jan. 7 th Stock Market Game • Consists of written document and oral presentation • 1 to 3 per team • Goal: increase value of beginning stock portfolio • Sept.4

th – Dec. 14 th with 3 trades by Oct. 28 th

Written Events Business Operations Research Events & Chapter Team Events

• 1-3 Participants • 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no exam

Business Management & Entrepreneurship Events

• Teams: 1-3 Participants, 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no • exam • NEW!

exam NEW! Entrepreneurship – Growing Your Business • Independents: 1 Participant, 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, no Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan (1-3, 5 pages, 20 minutes, no exam)

Marketing Representative Events

• 1-3 Participants • 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, Marketing Cluster Exam

Competition Overview

- Principle Events - Individual Series Events - Team Decision Making Events - Regional Qualifiers - Professional Selling Events - Online Events - Written Events - Leadership Development Academy - Provincial Qualifiers - Leadership Development Academy

Competitive Events

 Program Overview Poster  Reference/Reminder of all events’ requirements  DECA Guide  Photocopy specific sections for students once they choose an event  Deca.ca

 Competitive Events Listing  Deca.org

 Chapter Resources, High School

Starting a Chapter

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• Fall Symposium - Today

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• Register Chapter - Tomorrow

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• Recruitment Activities – 3 weeks (aim for 2 weeks)

4

• Student & Regional Registration – Closes Oct. 12 th

Registration Process & Fees

Chapter • $30 (once a year for returning chapters) • $35 per student • One complete cheque per chapter • Chapter Advisor Commitment Form • Mail to DECA Ontario Regional • Online via Advisor Control Panel • No fee Provincial • Online via Advisor Control Panel • $35 per student • One complete cheque per chapter • Mail to DECA Ontario

Staying Informed

1. Weekly DECA Ontario emails 2. Advisor Control Panel 3. Your Executive Team

Chapter Management

 Establishing an Executive Team  Interviews if necessary  Position titles  Hierarchical or Horizontal structure  Program of Work = Plan for the Year    Marketing  Promotional DVD, Dress Up days, DECA Day, buttons, posters, etc.

Fundraisers  Bake sales, dress down day, concerts, school store/spirit merchandise, etc.

Training  Organized and/or individual

Resources

 Fall Symposium Resource USB  www.deca.ca

 www.deca.org

 www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/

Training

 Case Preparation   Practice old cases Performance indicator familiarization  Test Preparation  Practice old tests  Glossary of terms from relevant texts  Mock Competition  Case only

Contacts

Immediate Concerns: [email protected]

Other Concerns: [email protected]