2. CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSO)
What is DECA?
CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSO)
Premiere student marketing association
NC Members 7,070 (8% increase)
Need to be in OR have successfully completed at least one Marketing Education course and complete an application and interview

3. What are the goals of DECA?
To prepare marketing education students for the business world
To develop leadership characteristics
To develop self-confidence and self- acceptance
To develop a greater understanding of our competitive, free enterprise system

4. Motivational involvement Competitive involvement
Why should I join DECA?
Sense of belonging
Group participation
Motivational involvement
Competitive involvement
Personal growth and development

5. 4 Points of the DECA Emblem
DECA FACTS
Publications
National - DECA Dimensions
State - The North Carolina DECA Connection
DECA Colors
Blue and Gold
4 Points of the DECA Emblem
Leadership Development
Vocational Understanding
Civic Consciousness
Social Intelligence
National headquarters – Reston, VA
NC headquarters – Raleigh, NC

6. Developing Leaders for Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship
DECA Tagline
Developing Leaders for Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship

7. National Regions Divisions State Regions Organization of DECA
Central
North Atlantic
Southern
Western
Divisions
High school
Delta Epsilon Chi
Collegiate
Alumni
Professional
State Regions
Blue Ridge Metrolina
Cornucopia Triad
Dixie Pines

8. What do you do in DECA? Competitive Events:
Individual and team written events
Individual series events
Management team decision making events
Chapter written events and projects

9. What COULD you do in DECA? (con’t)
Conferences
Marketing Leadership Conference (MLC)
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
Southern Region Conference (SRC)
Marketing Competitive Events Conference (MCEC)
State Career Development Conference (CDC)
International Career Development Conference (ICDC)

10. What do you do in DECA? (con’t)
Scholarships
Leadership development
Social interaction
Civic involvement
Marketing competency enrichment

11. What NEXT? Fee to join - $20 (Cash or check – JHS)
MONTHLY meetings during school year – you must participate!
Let Ms. Draime know if you are interested and complete an application and 2 teacher recommendations!

12. ANY QueSTIONS?