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Theme: “I AM DECA” ALABAMA DECA ADVISOR MANUAL 2014-2015
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Theme:“I AM DECA”
ALABAMA DECA
ADVISOR MANUAL 2014-2015
ALABAMA DECA
DISTRICTS
2014-2015 DECA THEME:
“I AM DECA”
With over a 60 year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten
million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it
was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into
a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging
leaders and entrepreneurs.
DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest
technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained
consistent and is captured in our mission.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs in marketing, finance,
hospitality and management.
WHO CAN JOIN? Pictured: Demopolis DECA @ ICDC/Largest State Chapter 2013-2014
DECA members can begin their experience as early as the ninth grade by enrolling in a marketing, finance, hospitality, business management or entrepreneurship course. They can retain their membership in DECA as long as they are actively pursuing courses in one of the content areas. As part of a high school chapter, DECA members can take full advantage of DECA activities while preparing themselves to be college and career ready upon graduation.
High school students join DECA through their high school chapter, often advised by a faculty member responsible for course content in one of the related career areas. High school chapters are recognized and chartered by the state or provincial association.
DECA membership is open year-round; however, members and advisors should note eligibility deadlines to participate in conferences and competitive events. The deadline for all DECA International Career Development Conference competitors is March 1.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE TEACHER?
Simply, DECA brings your classroom to life and gives you the tools to promote your program, enrich your classroom using instructional tools, extend learning beyond the classroom and enhance your teaching skills.
DECA can help attract your ideal students. DECA brings visibility for your program. DECA connects you with a network of 5,000 teachers with similar interests and course
assignments. DECA's business partners provide local, state and international assistance.
ACTIVATE YOUR CHAPTER IN THREE EASY STEPS
JOIN > REQUEST TO CREATE A DECA CHAPTER Complete the
http://www.decaregistration.com/hs/NewChapter.aspxonline form to create a new DECA chapter. We’ll
automatically send to your school a chapter starter kit. Your contact information will also be shared with your state advisor, who
is a great resource to connect you with local and state activities, and
mailto:christopher_young%40deca.org?subject=DECA%20%7C%20New%20Chapter Christopher
Young with DECA, who works with new chapters and advisors.
> CONNECT WITH YOUR STATE ASSOCIATION Introduce yourself to your state advisor, who provides communication and
leadership in your state. Ask them to help you identify a DECA chapter advisor to mentor you.
> MEET WITH YOUR ADMINISTRATION During a meeting with your administration, discuss the benefits of DECA, creation
of a DECA account, travel requirements, acquiring transportation and funding, and including DECA activities on your school
calendar.
> ENROLL IN DECA’S ONLINE MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM Use your username and password to login to DECA’s
http://www.decaregistration.com/hs/online membership system. By November 15 and March 1, submit your
member names and http://www.deca.org/_docs/membership-attachments/DECA_Dues_List.pdfstate
and national dues on DECA’s http://www.decaregistration.com/hs/online membership system. Some
states/provinces have earlier membership deadlines for competitor eligibility.
ORGANIZE > IDENTIFY THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES YOU WILL USE IN YOUR CLASSROOM Review the
“http://www.deca.org/_docs/publications-attachments/DECA_ViewBook.pdfBring Your Classroom
To Life” viewbook for an overview of DECA’s learning programs and activities.
> DEVELOP A CHAPTER CONSTITUTION Visit the DECA website for a http://www.deca.org/_docs/chapter-
resources/DECA_Suggested_Constitution.docsample constitution that your chapter can amend as your chapter
grows.
> SELECT A STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM Your chapter constitution helps determine which leadership positions your
chapter will select and the process for selection.
> CREATE A PROGRAM OF WORK INCLUDING A BUDGET AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS Simply, a
http://www.deca.org/_docs/chapter-resources/DECA_POW_Template.docprogram of work lists all of
your chapter activities, including budget information, people involved and dates/deadlines. This guides your chapter for the year.
Download the http://www.deca.org/_docs/about-attachments/DECA_calendar.pdfcalendar of events
for 2010-2011.
PROMOTE > INTRODUCE DECA TO YOUR STUDENTS Use the “Introducing DECA” lesson plan that introduces DECA to your
members using the http://www.thinkcybis.com/media/player_wide.cfm?video=DECA2010-
7&title=DECA%20PROMOTEpromotional video, http://www.deca.org/website and other resources.
> ENGAGE MEMBERS BY PUBLICIZING CHAPTER EVENTS Involve your members in DECA chapter activities and
promote them to all of your students, teachers, administrators and community.
> BUILD YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Implement http://www.deca.org/_docs/chapter-
resources/DECA-Recruitment101.pdfstrategies for building your chapter membership.
2014-2015 STATE ACTION TEAM
STATE PRESIDENT
Krista Johnson [email protected]
Central High School of Clay County
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
STATE VICE PRESIDENT
Heidi Gonzales [email protected]
McAdory High School
4800 McAdory School Road
McCalla, AL 35111
DISTRICT 1 AND 2 VICE PRESIDENT
Jackson Wilson
McAdory High School
4800 McAdory School Road
McCalla, AL 35111
DISTRICT 3 AND 4 VICE PRESIDENT
John David Phillips
Central High School of Clay County
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
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August 2014
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September 2014
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shirt Design
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JLDC
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Officer
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Idea
Challenge
-Begins
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Virtual Business-
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Initial Online
Membership Dues
Deadline
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JLDC
Sheraton
Birmingham
JLDC
Sheraton
Birmingham
DECA
Idea
Challenge
Entries
Due
The Ultimate
Power Trip-
Washington,D.C.
Innovations and
Entreprenrship
Conference (21-23)
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Power Trip-
Washington,D.C
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Registration -
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NOVEMBER IS DECA MONTH
November 2014
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due
dates
below.
Online
voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
Online
voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
New York
Exp. I
Online
voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
New York
Exp. I
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
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voting: State
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voting: State
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voting: State
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voting: State
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
New York
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
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Online
voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
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Stock
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
Contest
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
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voting: State
CDC T-shirt
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Dec 1: Membership Campaign, Promotional Campaign, Community Service Campaign, Honorary
Life Membership Award and Outstanding Service Award Application Packet, and Global
Entrepreneurship Week Campaign - Due
December 2014
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Business
Challenge II -
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School-based
Enterprise
Documentation
and Student
Scholarship
Appl. - Due
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State CDC
Registration
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Outstanding
Advisor
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Advisor Hall
of Fame
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and State
Recognition Projects -
DUE
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Online Test
Training for
Proctors/Advisors
Deadline: State
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Participant
Substitutions
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Practice for
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Leader Honor
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Deadline: DECA Advisor Hall of Fame Application
January 2015
February 2015
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DECA State
Online Testing
DECA State
Online Testing
Submit State
Officer
Application(s)
State
Recognition
Projects
DECA State
Online Testing
Advisor Hall of
Fame
Applications –
Due
Sports and
Entertainment
Marketing
Conference
DECA State
Online Testing
Sports and
Entertainment
Marketing
Conference
DECA State
Online Testing
Sports and
Entertainment
Marketing
Conference
Sports and
Entertainment
Marketing
Conference
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FEBRUARY IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATON MONTH
March 2015
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Advocacy
Campaign and
Advisor
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Applications -
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Candidate
Applications -
Due
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and Rooming
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March 1: ICDC Competitor’s Final Membership Eligibility, Association Administrator of the Year Award
Recipients, Association Chapter Advisor of the Year Award Recipients –Due.
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“You know you're in DECA when subliminal advertising isn't subliminal anymore”
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Alabama DECA State Career Development Conference February 19-20, 2015
SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL
2101 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
EXHIBITS
ENTERTAINMENT
Important State Career Development Conference Facts & Deadlines:
Who: All Affiliated DECA Advisors & Student Members (Membership required for
registration)
When: February 19-20, 2015
Where: Sheraton Birmingham Hotel ($119.00 plus tax per room/per night)
Registration Cost: Student $50.00 / Advisor $45.00
Late Registration: Student $60.00 / Advisor $55.00
Chaperone and Non-Competitor Registration: $45.00
Housing Deadline: TBA
Written Events Deadline: February 10, 2014 (due in the state office)
COMPETITIVE EVENTS:
Principles of Business & Administration Events
Individual Series Events
Team Decision Making Events
Business Operations
Research Events
Chapter Team Events
Marketing Representative Events
Professional Selling Events
Business Management & Entrepreneurship Events
ONLINE EVENTS: Virtual Business Challenge Retail Virtual Business Challenge Sports
COMPREHENSIVE CONSENT FORM Alabama DECA Page 1 of 2 _____________________________________ __________________________________________ School Student Name _____________________________________ __________________________________________ Advisor Student: area code/phone number _____________________________________ __________________________________________ Name of Emergency Contact Emergency Contact: area code/phone number Information: Complete all information for each DECA member prior to attending any region, state, or international DECA conference. This form must be on file with each local chapter advisor and with the local school system administration within two weeks of paying membership dues and be retained for one calendar year. Additionally, the DECA advisor MUST bring a complete form for each participant to each region, state, and international conference. Completion and signing of this document indicates that the student, parent or guardian, and school administrator have read this form and approve its contents. Completing and signing of this document provides consent for: 1. Student travel, to and from, and attendance at conferences specified below
2. Emergency medical treatment
3. Student abiding by the Conference Code of Conduct and Dress Code
4. Waiver of Liability Philosophy: It is a privilege and honor for a student to attend local, region, state and international DECA conferences. As such, each student represents his/her school, community, and family as a young business professional. Students are expected to follow all Rules and Regulations stated herein. In cases of uncertainty, the student should confer with his/her advisor prior to acting, since ignorance of Alabama DECA rules is not an acceptable excuse. Advisors, chaperones, and state staff assume the responsibility of enforcing Rules and Regulations to ensure, to the greatest degree possible, the safety and wellbeing of the student. Conferences: Consent and approvals, indicated by the signing parties, are applicable to the following activities: 1. Alabama Career and Technical Student Organization Joint Leadership Development Conference;
2. National DECA Southern Region Leadership Development Conference (SRLC)
3. Alabama DECA State Career Development Conference
4. International DECA Career Development Conference Travel and Attendance: As indicated by my signature on the following page, I give my son/daughter permission to travel to/from and attend the conferences referenced on this form. Conduct and Dress Code: As indicated by our signatures on the following page, we have read and will abide by the Conference Code of Conduct and the Dress Code.
COMPREHENSIVE CONSENT FORM Alabama DECA Page 2 of 2 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Advisor Student Name As indicated by my signature below, I ______________________________, __________________________ (Name of parent/guardian) (Relationship)
of ______________________________________________, _____________, (Student) (age) of ______________________________________________________________________________________ (Complete home address)
hereby authorize in advance the advisor or State DECA Staff to secure the services of a physician or hospital and to render payment for the expenses connected to necessary services in the event of an accident or illness involving ______________________________________________________ Student Name while traveling to and from and while attending all DECA activities. Waiver of Liability: As indicated by our signatures below, we hereby, on behalf of ____________________________ Student Name absolve and release the school officials, the DECA chapter advisor(s) and the assigned State DECA Staff from any claims for personal injuries or illness which might be sustained while my son/daughter is in route to and from or while attending the DECA conference. _________________________________ ____________________________ Student Signature Date _________________________________ ____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date _________________________________ ____________________________ Advisor Date _________________________________ ____________________________ Administrator Date _________________________________ ____________________________ Insurance Company Name Policy Number
CONSENT AND RELEASE-MINOR ____________________________ (Print Student’s Name) I hereby grant consent, authority, and permission to ALABAMA DECA and to those acting with the authority of that organization, to use, reuse, publish, republish, the name, statements or comments, likeness, picture, photographic image, or videotape or electronic image, or videotape or electronic image of the minor (under the age of 19 years) below, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted, without restriction as to changes or alterations, without prior approval, in conjunction with original or reproductions in color or otherwise, in printed or electronic form, made though any medium or media, for illustration, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I understand and agree that I will not receive any compensation for the use consented to herein. I hereby release, and discharge all persons acting under the consent granted above from all liability, cause of action or claim civil or criminal, by virtue of any distorted or use, intentional or otherwise, that may occur or produced in the taking or subsequent processing or publication of my name, statements, comments, or the images covered herein. I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and have the right to contract, consent, or grant release for the minor in the above regard. I also warrant that I have read the above consent and release, prior to its execution, and that I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This consent and release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. _______________________________ _______________________________ SIGNATURE OF WITNESS PARENT/GUARDIAN/CUSTODIAN _______________________________ _______________________________ DATE SIGNATURE
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_______________________________ MINOR
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ALABAMA DECA STATE CONFERENCE
DRESS CODE
DECA’s Board of Directors has developed the following official dress standards for the Career Development
Conference. Students, advisors, and chaperones must follow the dress code.
Two (2) points for each dress code infraction will be deducted from participant’s total score.
Professional attire acceptable for official DECA activities include:
Males
Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or
Sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie or
Dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie
Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn
Dress shoes and socks
Females
Business suit with blouse or
Business pantsuit with blouse or
Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or
Business dress
Dress shoes
Nylons when wearing skirts and dress
Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:
Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears
Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or
bike shorts
Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut
blouses/tops/dresses/skirts
T-shirts, LycraTM, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits
Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-boots
Athletic wear, including sneakers
Hats or flannel fabric clothing
Bolo ties
Visible foundation garments
DECA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTS 1. Principles of Business Management and Administration—PBM
2. Principles of Finance—PFN
3. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism—PHT
4. Principles of Marketing—PMK
TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENTS 1. Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making—BLTDM
2. Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making—BTDM
3. Financial Services Team Decision Making—FTDM
4. Hospitality Services Team Decision Making—HTDM
5. Marketing Communications Team Decision Making—MTDM
6. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making—
STDM
7. Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making—TTDM
INDIVIDUAL SERIES EVENTS 1. Accounting Applications Series—ACT
2. Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series—AAM
3. Automotive Services Marketing Series—ASM
4. Business Finance Series—BFS
5. Business Services Marketing Series—BSM
6. Food Marketing Series—FMS
7. Hotel and Lodging Management Series—HLM
8. Human Resources Management Series—HRM
9. Marketing Management Series—MMS
10. Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series—QSRM
11. Restaurant and Food Service Management Series—RFSM
12. Retail Merchandising Series—RMS
13. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series—SEM
PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY EVENT 1. Personal Financial Literacy—PFL
BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTS
1. Business Services Operations Research—BOR
2. Buying and Merchandising Operations Research—BMOR
3. Finance Operations Research—FOR
4. Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research—HTOR
5. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research— SEOR
CHAPTER TEAM EVENTS 1. Community Service Project—CSP
2. Creative Marketing Project—CMP
3. Entrepreneurship Promotion Project—EPP
4. Financial Literacy Promotion Project—FLPP
5. Learn and Earn Project—LEP
6. Public Relations Project—PRP
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS
1. Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan—ENI
2. Entrepreneurship Participating (Creating an Independent
Business—ENPI or Franchising Business—ENPF)
3. Entrepreneurship Written—ENW
4. Entrepreneurship–Growing Your Business—ENGB
5. International Business Plan—IBP
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE EVENTS 1. Advertising Campaign—ADC
2. Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan—FMP
3. Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan—SEPP
PROFESSIONAL SELLING AND CONSULTING EVENTS
1. Financial Consulting—FCE
2. Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling—HTPS
3. Professional Selling—PSE
ONLINE EVENTS 1. Stock Market Game—SMG
2. Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance—VBCPF
3. Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant—VBCRS
4. Virtual Business Challenge Retail—VBCRT
5. Virtual Business Challenge Sports—VBCSP
See the DECA Guide for a complete description of details for each event:
http://www.deca.org/_docs/conferences-competitions/DECA_Guide.pdf
GUIDE FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Principles of Business Administration Events Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing- (State competition) Principles of Business Administration Events are designed for first-year DECA members who are enrolled in introductory-level principles of marketing/business courses. Advanced students with multiple course credits in this area are better served in more advanced competitive events. Students who were previously members of DECA are not eligible for these events. This event has two major parts: a business administration core exam and a content interview with a business executive. The business administration core exam items and the content interview situations are selected from a list of performance indicators identified in the National Curriculum Standards for Business Administration developed by MBAResearch for the Career Clusters® Framework and validated by industry representatives. The participant will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, business administration core exam. The participant will be given a written assignment to review. In the content interview the student is asked to explain or demonstrate mastery of a selected group of performance indicators in an interview with an industry representative. In the content interview portion of the event, participants must accomplish a task by translating what they have learned into effective, efficient and spontaneous action. A list of four performance indicators specific to the assignment is included in the participant’s instructions. These are distinct tasks the participant must accomplish during the interview. The judge will evaluate the participant’s performance on these tasks and on follow-up questions. Participants will have 10 minutes to review the assignment and to develop a professional approach to the interview. Participants may use notes made during the preparation time during the interview. Up to 10 minutes are then allowed for the participant to interact with a competent judge and explain the designated concepts.
Participants may not bring printed reference materials, visual aids, etc., to the competitive event. Participants may use a four-function calculator during the exam and preparation period. Scientific/graphing calculators, cell phones/smartphones, iPods/MP3 players, iPads/tablets may not be used. Materials appropriate for the situation may be handed to or left with the judge. Materials handed to the judge must be created using materials provided during the designated preparation period. If any of these rules are violated, the adult assistant must be notified by the judge.
The maximum score for the evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighed at twice (2 times) the value of the exam score. The exam score carries forward into the final round of competition.
GUIDE FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Team Decision Making Events Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing- (State competition) Each team must be composed of two members of the DECA chapter. Each team member will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, cluster exam. The scores will be averaged to produce a single team score. Team members will be given a decision-making case study situation involving a problem in a business in the occupational area. A list of seven performance indicators specific to the scenario is included in the participants’ instructions. These are distinct tasks the participants must accomplish during the role-play. Each team will have 30 minutes to study the situation and organize their analysis using a team decision making format. Participants may use notes made during the preparation time during the presentation. During the preparation period, teams may consult only with one another about the situation Participant teams will meet with the judge for a 15-minute interview. The team will spend not more than 10 minutes, at the beginning of the interview, describing the team’s analysis of the situation given. Both members of the team must participate in the presentation. The judge will spend the remaining 5 minutes questioning the participants. Each participant must respond to at least one question posed by the judge. Participants may not bring printed reference materials, audio or visual aids, etc., to the competitive event. Participants may use a four-function calculator during the exam and preparation period. Scientific/graphing calculators, cell phones/smartphones, iPods/MP3 players, iPads/tablets may not be used.• Materials appropriate for the situation may be handed to or left with the judge. Materials handed to the judge must be created using materials provided during the designated preparation period.• If any of these rules are violated, the adult assistant must be notified by the judge.• The maximum score for the evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighted at twice (2 times) the value of the exam scores. The exam score carries forward into the final round of competition.
Individual Series Events Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing- (State competition) An individual series event consists of two major parts: a written cluster exam and a role-playing events. The participant will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, cluster exam. The participant will be given a written scenario to review. It may indicate a product or service to sell; a merchandising decision; a situation involving communications, human relations, economics or professional development; or a business management consideration. Participants will have 10 minutes to review the situation and to develop a professional approach to solving the problem. Participants may use notes made during the preparation time during the presentation. Up to 10 minutes will then be allowed for the participant to interact with a judge.
GUIDE FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Business Operations Research Events Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing- (State competition) The Business Operations Research Events consist of two major parts: the written document and the oral presentation by the participants. The written document will account for 60 points and the oral presentation will account for the remaining 40 of the total 100 points. Each Business Operations Research entry will be composed of one to three members of the DECA chapter. All participants must present the project to the judges. All participants present must respond to questions. The body of the written entry must be limited to 30 numbered pages, including the appendix (if an appendix is attached), but excluding the title page and the table of contents. The Written Event Statement of Assurances must be signed and submitted with the entry. Do not include it in the page numbering. The participants 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 15 minutes in length. The first 10 minutes will include an explanation and description of the project followed by 5 minutes for the judge’s questions. For the presentation, the participants are to assume the role of management trainees in a single-unit or independent operation. The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking and presentation skills and how well the participants respond to questions that the judge may ask during the 5 minutes following the presentation.
Chapter Team Events
Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing- (State competition) The project consists of two major parts: the written document and the oral presentation by chapter representatives. The written document will account for 60 points and the oral presentation will account for the remaining 40 of the total 100 points. • This is a project for the entire DECA chapter. One to three chapter representatives may participate in the oral presentation. All chapter representatives must present the project to the judges. Each chapter representative must respond to questions. • The body of the written entry must be limited to 30 numbered pages, including an appendix (if an appendix is attached), but excluding the title page and the table of contents. • The Written Event Statement of Assurances must be signed and submitted with the entry. Do not include it in the page numbering. • The chapter representatives 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 15 minutes in length. The first 10 minutes will include an explanation and description of the project followed by 5 minutes for the judge’s questions. • The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking and presentation skills and how well the chapter representatives respond to questions that the judge may ask during the 5 minutes following the presentation.
Business Management and Entrepreneurship Events
Competition Levels- State, International Online Testing: No online testing The project consists of two major parts: the written document/prospectus and the oral presentation. These events allow members (individually or in teams of up to three) to explore entrepreneurship and develop proposals to start business ventures.
Marketing Representative Events
Competition Levels: State, International Online Testing: (State competition) This event consists of outlined fact sheets, the cluster exam and the oral presentation. The maximum score for the presentation evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighted at twice (2 times) the value of the exam score. Each event entry will be composed of one to three members of the DECA chapter. Each participant will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, cluster exam testing knowledge of the Business Administration Core performance indicators and the Marketing Cluster performance indicators. In the case of group entries, the scores of each participant will be averaged to produce a single team score. The body of the written entry must be limited to 11 numbered pages, not including the title page and table of contents. The oral presentation may be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. The first 15 minutes will include a presentation of and defense for the promotion followed by 5 minutes for the judge’s questions. The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking and presentation skills and how well the participants respond to questions that the judge may ask during the 5 minutes following the presentation.
Professional Selling Events Competition Levels: State, International Online Testing: (State competition) Professional Selling Events consist of two major parts: the cluster exam and the oral presentation. The maximum score for the presentation evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighted at twice (2 times) the value of the exam score. Professional Selling Events are for individual participants only. The participant will be given a 100-question, multiple-choice, cluster exam testing knowledge of the Business Administration Core performance indicators and the Cluster Core performance indicators. The participant will organize appropriate information and present and defend a sales presentation to a potential buyer/client. The oral presentation may be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. The first 15 minutes will include a sales presentation and will be followed by 5 minutes for the judge’s questions. The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking and presentation skills and how well the participant responds to questions that the judge may ask during the 5 minutes following the
presentation.
Online Events Competition Levels: International Online Testing: No online state testing NEW EVENTS FOR 2014–2015
Two new events will begin for the 2014-2015 school year.
1. Personal Financial Literacy Event This new event is designed for members taking courses related to financial literacy and is open to all DECA members. The event will include one role-play with a judge and requires students to take a new financial literacy comprehensive exam. Performance indicators for the Personal Financial Literacy Event will come from the Jump$tart National Standards in K–12 Personal Finance Education.
2. Financial Consulting Event This new event will be structured similarly to the Professional Selling Events and will include a prepared presentation with a judge and the finance cluster exam. A new topic/client will be provided annually in the DECA Guide.
PILOT EVENT FOR 2014–2015
DECA will pilot the Virtual Business Challenge-Hotel Management for the 2014–2015 school year. This new simulation was designed with grant funding from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The goal of the simulation and challenge is to help teach students hotel management and operations skills. Members will compete online and will be eligible to attend ICDC just like the other VBCs.
OUTSTANDING
CHAPTERS
HAVE
OUTSTANDING
ADVISORS
ALABAMA DECA OUTSTANDING ADVISOR
ALAB AMA DECA HALL OF FAME
(Applications are available.)
I AM DECA
ALABAMA DECA
2015 STATE CDC T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES
Alabama DECA student members are invited to unleash their creativity and participate in this year’s
State CDC t-shirt design competition. The winning design will be shown off at our State Career
Development Conference and worn by members and advisors across the state. The winning chapter entry
will receive one state conference registration at no charge and recognition during the conference.
1. Each chapter may submit one entry. (Suggested that a local competition determine a single
winner—great DECA month activity.)
2. Entry must be the work of a paid member of DECA.
3. Entry must represent Alabama DECA and include:
a. the Alabama DECA state logo
b. no more than three colors
c. computer-generated or hand drawn (scanned and saved)/formatted as a JPEG file (minimum
of 600 dpi)
d. this year’s theme: I AM DECA
4. Online voting will determine winner.
USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SUBMIT ENTRIES:
http://form.jotform.us/form/41343636606150
(SCHOOL NAME)
(DUE: OCT. 15, 2014 with CHAPTER STATUS REPORT ) BIC Quality Factor 4.2 (A)
Mission: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Goals:
PROGRAM COMPONENT: OBJECTIVE ACTION TARGET DATE PEOPLE
INVOLVED BUDGET CURRICULUM
CONNECTION
PROGRAM COMPONENT: OBJECTIVE ACTION TARGET DATE PEOPLE
INVOLVED BUDGET CURRICULUM
CONNECTION
PROGRAM COMPONENT: OBJECTIVE ACTION TARGET DATE PEOPLE
INVOLVED BUDGET CURRICULUM
CONNECTION
PROGRAM COMPONENT: OBJECTIVE ACTION TARGET DATE PEOPLE
INVOLVED BUDGET CURRICULUM
CONNECTION
We Are…
State Recognition Project
2014 - 2015
I AM DECA…WE ARE ALABAMA
DECA State Recognition Project 2014 – 2015
Diamond Level
Goals to Achieve
Increase membership by 20 or register 50 members in your DECA Chapter by
December 1, 2014.
Alumni membership or professional membership must be 10 or more by December
1, 2014.
Make a $200 donation to MDA.
Plan and participate in three promotional activities by November 28, 2014.
Ten or more members participate in JLDC and/or Ultimate Power Trip.
Ten or more members attend or compete at state DECA CDC.
Email/submit I am DECA Chapter pictures for
o I am a Volunteer
o I am Service Oriented
o I am a Business Leader
o I am a Competitor
o I am a Networker
State Awards:
One complimentary State CDC Registration
5 Additional Alabama State DECA pins at ICDC per national qualifier
Plaque
Recognition on stage at State CDC
Recognition on Alabama DECA website
I AM DECA…WE ARE ALABAMA
DECA State Recognition Project 2014 – 2015
SILVER Level
Goals to Achieve
Increase membership by 15 or register 40 members in your DECA Chapter by
December 1, 2014.
Alumni membership or professional membership must be 8 or more by December 1,
2014.
Make a $150 donation to MDA.
Plan and participate in three promotional activities by November 28, 2014.
Eight or more members participate in JLDC and/or Ultimate Power Trip.
Eight or more members attend or compete at state DECA CDC.
Email/submit I am DECA Chapter pictures for
o I am a Volunteer
o I am Service Oriented
o I am a Business Leader
o I am a Competitor
o I am a Networker
State Awards:
5 Additional Alabama State DECA pins at ICDC per national qualifier
Recognition Certificate
Recognition on stage at State CDC
Recognition on Alabama DECA website
I AM DECA…WE ARE ALABAMA
DECA State Recognition Project 2014 – 2015
BRONZE Level
Goals to Achieve
Increase membership by 10 or register 30 members in your DECA Chapter by
December 1, 2014.
Alumni membership or professional membership must be 5 or more by December 1,
2014.
Make a $100 donation to MDA.
Plan and participate in three promotional activities by November 28, 2014.
Five or more members participate in JLDC and/or Ultimate Power Trip.
Five or more members attend or compete at state DECA CDC.
Email/submit I am DECA Chapter pictures for
o I am a Volunteer
o I am Service Oriented
o I am a Business Leader
o I am a Competitor
o I am a Network
State Awards:
Recognition Certificate
Recognition on stage at State CDC
Recognition on Alabama DECA website
Alabama DECA State Recognition
2014 – 2015
Directions I AM DECA…WE ARE ALABAMA
1. Bold the level that you have achieved on the attached form.
2. Key the chapter name and the advisor name in the appropriate spaces.
3. Include one piece of documentation for each completed activity: photo, agenda
correspondence, registration form, etc.
4. I am DECA chapter pictures are simply pictures of your chapter engaged in
completing the word which follows I am a _______. For example, for I am a
Business Leader there might be a picture of your chapter engaged in a business
activity or with a local business leader. These pictures may be emailed to
[email protected] . Title each picture to include “I am a ________”.
5. Make MDA donation checks payable to MDA and send directly to MDA office.
6. Place completed materials in a folio.
7. Submit electronically or mail completed materials by State Conference
registration deadline, January, 23, 2015. **
**The following link can be used to submit projects and all documentation
electronically: http://form.jotform.us/form/41913574957163
Rochelle Seals, Alabama DECA State Advisor
Alabama State Department of Education
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
Phone: (334) 242-9566
Terri Wilson, Executive Director
Muscular Dystrophy Association
700 Century Park South, Suite 225
Birmingham, AL
Phone: (205) 823-8191 fax 205-823-1057
For national recognition,
access DECA’s five chapter
campaigns using the following
link:
http://www.deca.org/page/cam
paigns/
(FOR USE WITH MAILED COPIES ONLY)
Alabama DECA State Recognition Project 2014 – 2015
I AM DECA…WE ARE ALABAMA
Chapter:
Advisor:
My Chapter has completed the State Recognition Project at the
(bold the level you have achieved)
Diamond Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
I have attached the appropriate information to include one piece of
documentation from each completed activity.
______________________________________
Advisor Signature
(This form should be completed and submitted only with mailed entries.)
Alabama DECA High School Bylaws HS - Bylaw I -- Name
Section 1. The official name of this Association shall be the High School Division of Alabama DECA. HS - Bylaw II -- Organization Section 1. The administration of this Division shall be vested in the Executive Committee and a person designated by the Business/Marketing Education Administrator. Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the duly elected officers, the State DECA Advisor, and the Business/Marketing Education Administrator. Section 3. The Alabama Association of DECA is an organization of local Chapters each operating in accordance with and by the legal authority derived from a chapter granted by the State Association. Section 4. The State DECA Advisor shall be a person designated by the Business/Marketing Education Administrator. HS - Bylaw III -- Membership Section 1. Membership in the High School Division of Alabama DECA shall be limited to members in good standing of local chartered chapters. Section 2. The class of membership shall be: ACTIVE MEMBERS -- These shall be Business/Marketing Education students enrolled in Business/Marketing Education programs in secondary institutions who are in good standing in a local chartered DECA chapter. An Active Member shall pay dues as established to a state office, to participate in State and National competitive events or projects, to serve as a State or National Voting Delegate or to otherwise represent his/her chapter in State and National DECA affairs as may be approved by the State Association. Voting privileges shall be extended only to active members serving as voting delegates. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS -- These shall be persons associated with or participating in the professional development of DECA as approved by the Alabama Association of DECA. Such persons will pay dues as established by the High School Division and may include such persons as Teacher-Coordinators, Teacher Educators, Business/Marketing Education Supervisors, employers, school administrators, teachers, and others willing to contribute to the growth and development of DECA. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS -- These shall be leaders in the field of education and business, or in government, and must be approved by the Executive Committee of the High School Division of Alabama DECA.
HS - Bylaw IV -- Dues and Finances Section 1. The amount of membership dues shall be approved by the voting delegates of the Alabama Association of DECA. The amount of state membership dues for all membership classes except Honorary Life shall be $4.00 per member effective July 1, 1993. Section 2. Membership dues for each classification shall be paid in the amount as designated on or before November 1. Chapters which fail to submit a membership roster will not be eligible to participate in any officially organized DECA activity. Chapters may add members to roster submitted by November 1, provided that dues are paid on or before February 1. Section 3. National DECA shall furnish a receipt for each chapter for dues paid and send individual membership cards for paid members. Section 4. The records of the treasury shall be audited each year on or before July 30. HS - Bylaw V -- State Officers Section 1. The officers of this Division shall be the President, Vice-President, and District Vice-Presidents, hereafter known as the Executive Committee of the High School Division. Section 2. Only active members shall be eligible for office. Section 3. To be eligible for office in the High School Division of Alabama DECA, candidates shall be under twenty-one years of age, and active members of a local chapter in possession of an active charter. Office candidates shall have a written career objective in a marketing occupation. Section 4. Officer nominations shall be made for only those candidates whose qualifications have been submitted to and approved by the Qualifications Committee and who have been interviewed by this Committee. Section 5. Prospective officer candidates shall submit an application for office by the deadline determined by the State DECA Advisor. Each candidate will then be invited to attend an interview by the Executive Committee and a Committee appointed by the Advisory Committee not later than February 28 of each year. In the event no candidate qualifies, the Advisory Committee may opt to fill the position. Each candidate will be notified by the State DECA Advisor within 15 days after the interview as to whether they are qualified to run for office. Campaigning for office may begin upon receipt of the letter and may continue until the beginning of the business session at the State Career Development Conference to elect new officers. Section 6. Officer candidates shall be in their sophomore or junior year in school at the time they are elected to office. Section 7. Each affiliated chapter may nominate not more than one officer candidate for any one office and not more than a total of two nominees. Section 8. These officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting delegates at the annual State Career Development Conference and serve for one year.
Section 9. No individual may serve in the same office for two succeeding years but may be nominated for a different office. HS - Bylaw VI -- Duties of State Officers Section 1. PRESIDENT -- It shall be the duty of the President of the High School Division of Alabama DECA: To preside at all business meetings of the Division; To preside over the Executive Committee meetings of the Division; To make all necessary committee appointments including the designation of committee chairperson, in
cooperation with the State DECA Advisor; To develop with the Executive Committee a Program of Work for the Division; and To be available, as necessary, in promoting the objectives of DECA. Section 2. VICE-PRESIDENT -- It shall be the duty of the Vice-President of the High School Division of Alabama DECA: To serve in any capacity as directed by the President and the State DECA Advisor; To accept the responsibilities of the President as occasions may demand; To be available, as necessary, in promoting the objectives of DECA; and To serve as President of the Division in the event of a vacancy. Section 3. DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT -- It shall be the duty of each District Vice-President of the High School Division of Alabama DECA: To serve in any capacity as directed by the President and State DECA Advisor; To preside at all Region meetings, conferences, and activities; To be available, as necessary, in promoting the objectives of DECA; and To work with the adult advisors in publicizing the activities of local DECA chapters in their districts. HS - Bylaw VII -- Committees Section 1. Executive Committee duties shall be: To further the objectives of the State Chapters through a planned program of work for the High School Division of Alabama DECA; To manage and control the business of the High School Division of Alabama DECA and handle all routine business; To serve in the capacity of Conference and Program Committee for the annual State Career Development Conference; and To act in the capacity of consultant for other standing committees and/or special committees. Section 2. Special Services Committee shall be appointed as needed. HS - Bylaw VIII -- Competitive Events Section 1. Participation in competitive events shall be limited to active members in good standing. HS - Bylaw IX -- Voting Section 1. Voting shall be by duly elected voting delegates. Each local chapter shall have two (2) voting delegates plus one (1) voting delegate for each fifteen (15) members or major fraction thereof above thirty (30) chapter members.
Section 2. A voting delegate must be present at the State Career Development Conference to vote. Section 3. All voting delegates shall be active members. All voting delegates shall have paid local, state, and national dues and shall have received approval from their local advisor prior to the State Career Development Conference. HS - Bylaw X -- Parliamentary Authority Section 1. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be the authority on all questions of parliamentary procedure not covered by the Constitution and Bylaws for the High School Division of Alabama DECA. HS - Bylaw -- New Business Section 1. The Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the authorized voting delegates in attendance at any annual State Career Development Conference of the Alabama Association of DECA. All proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the State President of the High School Division of Alabama DECA, the Business/Marketing Education Administrator, and the State DECA Advisor not less than sixty (60) days prior to the Conference for review by the Executive Committee and the Advisory Committee. Copies of the proposed amendments approved by the State Executive Committee and Advisory Committee shall be sent by the State DECA Advisor to all affiliated chapters of the High School Division of Alabama DECA at least thirty (30) days prior to the Conference. Section 2. Only such amendments shall be made as are in keeping with the Constitution and the purposes of the State Association.
