Welcome to Foothill

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 Unveiled at ICDC in Louisville, KY

Founded in 1946, DECA is 501(c) not ‐ for ‐ profit student organization with more than 185,000 members (in 5,000 schools) in all 50 U.S. 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, 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 – the first addresses what we do and the second addresses the 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 Prepared DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations. Community Oriented Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities. Professionally Responsible DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards. Experienced Leaders DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation. Outer Four Points

CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Attributes 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

The DECA organization: Chapter State Region International

The Divisions of DECA :  High School  Professional Alumni  Collegiate

Web Sites Foothill DECA CA DECA DECA Western Region DECA

SALES PROJECTS Murder Mystery Dessert? DECA The Halls Golf Tournament? Do YOU have any ideas?! Talent Show Fashion Show? Chevy’s Night (or other)

Application online on Mrs. Raaker’s website under DECA Applications due Friday 9/2 Aditi Jhanwar President Kavya Methukupally VP, Project Management Atra Kermani Chief Operations Officer Dylan Gubersky Director of Hospitality & Career Exploration Byron Lo Junior DECA Officer OPEN VP, Communications & Public Relations Kyle Bettencourt Video Productions Manager Bridget Moran VP, Chapter Management Sahil Wadhwa Administrative Assistant OPEN Chief Financial Officer Winky Wong Sales Project Manager OPEN Webmaster Chapter Officer Team

Officer Qualifications: Interest Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

Travel Opportunities DECA University * September 10, 2011 San Francisco, CA Nor Cal CDC January 13-15, 2012 San Ramon Marriott State CDC February th, 2012 Irvine Marriott ICDC April 28- May 2, 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah * Officers only Western Regional Leadership Conference Nov 10-13, 2011 San Diego, Ca Registration info coming soon!

OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but… 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…

DECADECA 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?