Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency
What is DECA? DECA is a co-curricular organization of students enrolled in a marketing class. Students learn to apply classroom instruction in everyday business settings through real experience. DECA is about: leadership, networking and friendship! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
All about DECA DECAs colors are BLUE and GOLD DECAs slogan is Developing Future Leaders in Marketing and Management. The four points of the DECA Diamond stand for: Vocational Understanding Civic Consciousness Leadership Development Social Intelligence UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA consists of four regions: North Atlantic, Southern, Central & Western Texas is located in the Southern Region along with Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands & Virginia Divisions of DECA UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Texas DECA Texas is organized into 10 districts Each district has its own officers who are elected annually at the District Career Development Conferences UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Who Should Join? College bound students thinking of majoring in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, or similar Students thinking of possibly owning their own business Students that want to prepare for college and the real world Students interested in learning leadership, management and networking skills UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA Facts Founded in 1946 DECA used to stand for Distributive Education Clubs of America Today DECA is An association of marketing students. Has over 5,000 HS chapters Activities relevant to your coursework and always relate to the fields of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA Mission The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA Creed I believe in the future which I am planning for myself in the field of marketing and management, and in the opportunities which my vocation offers. I believe in fulfilling the highest measure of service to my vocation, my fellow beings, my country and my God -- that by so doing, I will be rewarded with personal satisfaction and material wealth. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA Creed I believe in the democratic philosophies of private enterprise and competition, and in the freedoms of this nation -- that these philosophies allow for the fullest development of my individual abilities. I believe that by doing my best to live according to these high principles, I will be of greater service both to myself and to mankind. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Organizing a Chapter 1.Marketing teacher serves as Chapter Advisor & starts chapter with at least 4 members. Within 3 years chapter must grow to at least 10 members. 2.Marketing students join the chapter and become Members which are inducted with an official ceremony. 3.Members elect Chapter Officers. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Suggested Activities Leadership Fundraising Community Service Social All 10 Districts offer leadership training for officers and members. Lock-ins and officer training. Corporate executives and top management offer their expertise. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Suggested Activities Leadership Fundraising Community Service Social School Store Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Data Match Hershey Chocolates Frozen Pizza and Pies UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Suggested Activities Leadership Fundraising Community Service Social Philanthropy MDA – National Service Project Food drives Safety campaigns Recycling efforts Teacher Breakfast Red Ribbon Week UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Suggested Activities Leadership Fundraising Community Service Social DECA Day with Sport Team Member socials Member Induction Holiday Party Spring Banquet UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Conferences District State ICDC Takes place in January or February and are close to home so they allow you to meet individuals who you will most likely interact with throughout the year. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Conferences District State ICDC Approximately 2,500 students from schools across the state come together to compete for the privilege to represent Texas DECA at the International Conference. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Conferences District State ICDC At ICDC over15,000 top competitors, corporate sponsors, business professionals, advisors and members from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico and Germany participate. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Individual and team events: Motivate students to assume responsibility Helps prepare students for real-world situations and events in their personal life as well as the job market UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Individual Series Management Team Decision Making Marketing Research Special Activity Written Chapter team Marketing Representative Business Management & Entrepreneurship UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Individual Series EventsChapter Team Events Accounting Applications Community Service Project Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series Creative Marketing Project Automotive Services Marketing Series Entrepreneurship Promotion Project Business Services Marketing Learn & Earn Project Food Marketing, AL Public Relations Project Food Marketing, ML Hotel and Lodging Management SeriesMarketing Representative Events Marketing Management Advertising Campaign Event Quick Serve Restaurant Management Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Restaurant & Food Service Management Technical Sales Event Retail Merchandising Series Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Management Team EventsBusiness Management & Entrepreneurship Business Law & Ethics E-commerce Business Plan Buying and Merchandising Entrepreneurship Written E-commerce International Business Plan Financial Analysis Entrepreneurship Participating-Independent Hospitality Services Entrepreneurship Participating-Franchising Sports & Entertainment Marketing Travel & Tourism Marketing Special Activity DECA Quiz Bowl Marketing Research Events Virtual Business Challenge Business & Financial Services VBC Online General Marketing Stock Market Game Hospitality & Recreation Retail Marketing UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
DECA Publications DECA Guide – contains all of the instructions, rules, and guidelines for competition DECA Images – contains DECA supplies including blazers and jewelry DECA Dimensions – the official magazine of DECA UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
State Advisor Gay Sabom Texas DECA Memorial Drive #216 Houston, TX Phone: UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Helpful Websites DECA Week is second week in October Chapter Management UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
QUESTION #1 DECA is an organization for ______________ students. A. MathC. Management B. ScienceD. Marketing UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #2 Which is not a point on the DECA diamond? A. Social ActivitiesC. Leadership Development B. Social IntelligenceD. Civic Consciousness UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #3 Texas is in the _________________ region? A. North AtlanticC. Southern B. CentralD. Western UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #4 You should join DECA if ____________? A. Thinking of a major in Marketing B. Want to own your own business C. Interested in leadership skills D. all the above UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #5 DECA was founded in __________? A. 1996C B. 1946D UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #6 There are over _________ high school chapters in the US? A. 6000C B. 7000D UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #7 There are four areas of activities involved in a DECA chapter; which is NOT? A. SocialC. Leadership B. ExtracurricularD. Community UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #8 How many levels of competitions exist? A. 1C. 2 B. 3D. 4 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #9 There are no TEAM events. A. TRUE B. FALSE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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QUESTION #10 What is the highest level of competition? A. AreaC. ICDC B. StateD. District UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Results 8-10 correct: You are a DECA Champion! 6-8 correct: Get a friend to join with you! 5 or less: Review the presentation & retake! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved