Collegiate DECA ENGAGE Registration Guide...The conference registration fee applies to Collegiate...
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CLASSROOM CONNECTIONThis conference reinforces concepts taught
in the academic cluster areas supported by
Collegiate DECA programs.
• Use networking techniques to identify
employment opportunities
• Identify skills needed to enhance career
progression
• Utilize resources that can contribute to
professional development
• Discuss opportunities for building
professional relationships in finance
• Explain employment opportunities in
business
• Explain career opportunities in
entrepreneurship
• Discuss employment opportunities in the
finance industry
• Explain employment opportunities in
marketing
GET ENGAGEDDECA’s ENGAGE Conference will challenge Collegiate
DECA members to understand their career interests,
skills and experiences and empower them to stand
out among the competition. A blend of career and
leadership coaching, industry presentations and site
visits in Chicago, ENGAGE will connect Collegiate
DECA members to business professionals. Finally,
attendees will work in a small team to develop and
present a solution to a case study.
The conference will offer educational presentations
and off-site experiences in the following career fields:
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Marketing
• Sports & Entertainment Marketing
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Schedule subject to change. Check deca.org/power for the latest schedule.
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 22THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 21
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMGet ready to hit the city running! This itinerary is full of experiences that will keep you on the go!
Use this as a guide in planning your trip as specific agenda items will continuously be posted as
activities and speakers are confirmed.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM General Session
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Panel Discussion
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation
12:00 PM Lunch on your own
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EduTours
Evening Case Study Preparation
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Opening Session
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Networking Reception with DECA’s National Advisory Board and DECA Professional MembersSponsored by Intuit Education
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 23
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Case Study Presentations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Closing Session
Visit decadirect.org for previews and highlights.
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$175 per room night (One or two beds | 1-4 people)A $5 per room hotel processing fee will be added.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, River North
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 836-5000
Deadline: October 18, 2019Rooms are subject to availability according
to the reserved DECA room block.
After October 18, rooms are subject to
availability and room rates may increase.
$160* per attendeeRegistration must be received no later
than October 18. After October 18 new
registrations will be accepted on a space
available basis.
The conference registration fee applies to
Collegiate DECA members/advisors/head
of delegation and includes the following:
• Opening Session and
Networking Reception
• Industry Presentations
• Up to Two (2) EduTours
• Conference Gift
• Conference Insurance
• Certificate of Completion
• Mandatory porterage fee for carrying
one bag to the room
Deadline: October 18, 2019*Please note that availability for preferred
EduTours are not guaranteed.
**See page 5 for refund policyCLAUDIA VELASCO DECA INC.
CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
REGISTRATION ACCOMMODATIONS
REGISTRATION INFORMATIONJust get here! DECA has the ultimate engagement experience waiting for you. With off-site tours
and presentations from some of the world’s largest companies, you will learn how they build and
maintain their brand. Network with leaders from some of the top companies in their industry, and
with student and faculty leaders.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)16 miles from hotel
50 minutes via CTA Rail - Blue Line
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)11 miles from hotel
40 minutes via CTA Rail - Orange Line
AIR TRAVEL
TRAIN TRAVEL
Chicago Union Station225 S Canal Street
1.2 miles from hotel
15 minutes via CTA Rail - Brown Line
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HOTEL CANCELLATIONS: Guest room
cancellations less than 3 days (72 hours)
prior to arrival will result in a charge equal
to one night’s stay.
No-shows will result in the same penalty.
Reservations and cancellations must be
directed to DECA Inc in writing by the
advisor/head of delegation.
Any refunds will be processed through
DECA Inc. after the conclusion of the
conference, with payments distributed by
the end of December.
Advisors (or Head of Delegation) should
bring signed copies of the Conference
Delegate Practices and Procedures and
Dress Code for each participant. These
do not have to be submitted to DECA
Inc., but should be kept available by
the advisor or head of delegation for
reference. You can find the general DECA
dress code at www.deca.org/engage.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
DECA inc. is committed to creating and
maintaining a healthy and respectful
environment for all of our emerging
leaders and entrepreneurs. Our philosophy
is to ensure all members, regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-
economic status are treated equally and
respectfully. Any behavior in the form of
discrimination, harassment, or bullying will
not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of
all members to uphold and contribute to
this climate.
CONDUCT AND DRESS CODE
DECA reserves the right to cancel the conference 35 days prior to the start date if there are less than 100 participants.
To ensure your chapter’s attendance, send
to DECA Inc. as soon as possible before
the deadline date of October 18:
• Online registration and housing
materials
• $160 non-refundable registration fee
for each person
• Hotel deposit equal to one night’s
stay per room ($175 per room).
Please send payments to:
DECA Inc.ENGAGE1908 Association DriveReston, VA 20191
Acceptance of your conference
registration and rooming list will be
done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration commits those to attend
and obligates them to costs incurred by
DECA. Do not book your airfare without
notification from DECA that you are
registered for the conference.
Upon acceptance of the registration,
DECA will invoice you for the total balance
of your chapter’s registration and hotel
cost. Payment in full must be received at
DECA by October 25. Please do not send
registration forms or money to the hotel.
METHODS OF PAYMENT:
Check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or
American Express) are accepted.
Purchase orders will be accepted in
advance of the registration deadline as a
guarantee of payment, but all funds must
be received in full prior to event dates to
gain entry to the conference.
REFUND POLICY:
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: All
cancellations must be in writing by the
advisor/head of delegation. If notification
is received on or before October 18, the
chapter will be issued a full refund.
If notification is received between October
19 and November 15, the chapter will
be issued a $50 refund per canceled
registration. No refunds will be given to
cancellations made on or after November
15. Substitutions may be made at any time
without penalty.
REGISTER membership.decaregistration.com/deca
All student attendees must be on a
submitted DECA membership roster to
register. Collect the following information
from each attendee to complete the
registration process:
• First name
• Last name
• Insurance beneficiary information
• Birthdate
• EduTours preference
(Choose up to two tours) *Available on a first-come,basis
CONFIRMATION:
If you have not received a registration
confirmation email from DECA within
two days after submitting your online
registration, please email Claudia Velasco
CHANGES AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
All changes must be submitted to DECA
Inc. by e-mailing [email protected].
Conference participants must stay at the
conference hotel.
Included with rooms reservations:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Indoor Pool (5:00 AM-11:00 PM)
• Business Center
• 24 Hour Fitness Center
• In-Room Refrigerator
Make your hotel reservations in the online
registration system with DECA Inc. As a
service, there will be a $5 fee per room
reservation.
Rooms with triple or quad occupancy
will be given priority for rooms with two
beds. Once the hotel block has been filled,
attendance will be closed.
REGISTRATIONPROCEDURES
HOTEL RESERVATIONPROCEDURES
PAYMENTPROCEDURES
You must register your group on-site
on Thursday, November 21, between
4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the Holiday Inn
Chicago Mart Plaza, River North to receive
conference materials.
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All guest room and tax charges will have
been paid by DECA prior to check-out.
Each Head of Delegation is responsible
for payment of any outstanding incidental
charges (meals, parking, phone calls, etc.)
billed to their group’s hotel rooms prior to
check-out.
Each Head of Delegation should review
their guest rooms incidental charges with
the hotel the day prior to departure, and
make sure all accounts have been settled
before check-out.
Late check-outs (after 12:00 PM) may
result in additional charges. Any such
charges are the sole responsibility of the
Head of Delegation to resolve directly with
the hotel.
Keys will not be distributed until the
chapter’s invoice has been paid in full.
Head of Delegation is responsible for
verifying personnel assigned to specific
rooms. Hotel will assign rooms by group/
chapter whenever possible, but proximity
is not guaranteed.
No more than four (4) people may stay in
a room.
The hotel has been advised not to allow
incidental charges (meals, parking, phone
calls, etc.) to be billed to guest rooms
unless a credit/debit card is provided at
check-in to cover these costs. Any charges
billed to individual guest rooms in violation
of this policy are the sole responsibility of
the Head of Delegation to resolve directly
with the hotel.
HOTEL CHECK-IN AFTER 3:00 PM
HOTEL CHECK-OUT BEFORE 12:00 PM
DECA reserves the right to cancel the conference 35 days prior to the start date if there are less than 100 participants.
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