What is DECA? Why should I join?
DECA=Distributive Education Clubs of America DECA is an association of marketing students that provides for leadership and personal development. DECA was organized in 1946. DECA consists of Four Regions Central (Lindbergh) Southern North Atlantic Western
DECA’s 9th District Lindbergh 9. Lafayette 2. Webster Groves 10. Hancock Place 3. Eureka 11. Mehlville 4. Bayless 12. Northwest 5. Oakville 13. Rockwood Marquette 6. Desoto 14. Rockwood Summit 7. Fox 15. Seckman 8. Kirkwood 16. Affton
Image and Purpose of DECA Color - Blue 2013 Theme: Make it Count Mission Statement – DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management Magazine - New Dimensions Symbol-Diamond Four points inside represent the first set of guiding principles while the outer four represent to second set.
Guiding Principles 1st Set 2nd Set Integrates into classroom instruction Applies learning Connects to Business Promotes competition 2nd Set Academically prepared Community oriented Professionally responsible Experienced leaders
DECA Activities Leadership Conferences Marketing Trips DECA Fundraising Competition at District, State, and National Co-Curricular Activities Social Events Orlando, Sports and Entertainment Conference Feb 5-9 DECA 2013
DECA Competitive Events Marketing Research Events Chapter Team Events Business Ownership and Management Events Participating Events Management Team Decision Making Pilot Events Ex. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Individual Series Events Ex. Food Marketing Series
DECA After High School Collegiate DECA is the college version of DECA. Columbia College Lincoln University Lindenwood University Missouri Southern State University North Central Missouri College Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri University of Missouri William Woods University Compete in the same events and meet lots of new friends.
DECA Officials District Competitive Events Advisor District Advisor Amanda Breznay(Fox) District Advisor Angie Spitznagel(Mehlville) State DECA Advisor Chrissy Bashore Central Region Vice-President Christine O’Neil National Director Dr. Ed Davis
Your Chapter Advisors Mrs. Stortzum Mrs. Girard
Opportunities Available Through DECA Attend Conferences Compete for trophies, medallions, and scholarships Local Scholarships Meet Business People Career Information and Job Opportunities Develop your leadership skills Junior Leadership delegate program State, District, and Local officer positions Social Activities
Conferences State Officer Election & Fall Leadership Conf. - Lake of the Ozarks Central Region Leader. Conf.-Detroit, MI District CDC - South County Mall State CDC - Lake of the Ozarks National CDC – Atlanta,GA