Welcome to West Mecklenburg

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. 2010

Founded in 1946, DECA is 501(c) not ‐ for ‐ profit student organization with more than 200,000 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 International Theme: DECA... THRIVE

The DECA organization: Local District State International

The Divisions of DECA : Alumni  Professional  High School  Delta Epsilon Chi

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

Officer Qualifications: Interest Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

 President  Vice President of Competition  Vice President of PR & Community Service  Secretary  Historian  Treasurer Chapter Officers Applications available from Mrs. Reynolds Applications due Friday 9/17 Positions Available:

Travel Opportunities Metrolina Competitive Events Conference November 14 th, 2012 Myers Park High School North Carolina Career Development Conference March 3-5, 2013 Greensboro, North Carolina International Career Development Conference April 24 – 27, 2013 Anaheim, California

International Career Development Conference Anaheim, CA!! April 24th – April 27th, 2013 Anaheim Welcomes DECA! You must qualify to attend this conference… WILL YOU BE THERE?

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?