1. 1.02Understand the value of DECA as an integral part of the Marketing course

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Developing Leaders for Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship

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

7. 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

8. What do 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)

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