2. What is DECA? Conferences  non-competitive; all welcomeConferences  non-competitive; all welcome Competitions  Regionals, Provincials, InternationalsCompetitions  Regionals, Provincials, Internationals Career Exploration  PathwaysCareer Exploration  Pathways Networking  Sponsors and studentsNetworking  Sponsors and students Reach Ahead Opportunity (SHSM)  Funding availableReach Ahead Opportunity (SHSM)  Funding available

3. Competition Overview

4.  PBMPrinciples of Business Administration and Management: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PFNPrinciples of Finance: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PFNPrinciples of Finance: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PHTPrinciples of Hospitality and Tourism: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PMKPrinciples of Marketing: Grade 9 only Principles Events

5.  13 events in total  Compete individually Individual Oral Events

6.  7 events in total  2 students per team Team Oral Events

7.  2 events in total  Compete individually Professional Selling Events

8. Online Events

9. Written Events

10. Competition Overview

11.  Program Overview Poster  Reference/Reminder of all events’ requirements  DECA Guide  Photocopy specific sections for students once they choose an event  Deca.ca  Competitive Events Listing  Deca.org  Chapter Resources, High School Competitive Events

13. Starting a Chapter

14. Registration Process & Fees

15. Staying Informed 1.Weekly DECA Ontario emails 2.Advisor Control Panel 3.Your Executive Team

16.  Establishing an Executive Team  Interviews if necessary  Position titles  Hierarchical or Horizontal structure  Program of Work = Plan for the Year  Marketing  Promotional DVD, Dress Up days, DECA Day, buttons, posters, etc.  Fundraisers  Bake sales, dress down day, concerts, school store/spirit merchandise, etc.  Training  Organized and/or individual Chapter Management

17. Resources  Fall Symposium Resource USB  www.deca.ca  www.deca.org  www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/

18.  Case Preparation  Practice old cases  Performance indicator familiarization  Test Preparation  Practice old tests  Glossary of terms from relevant texts  Mock Competition  Case only Training

19. Contacts Immediate Concerns: olga@deca.ca Other Concerns: shalina@deca.ca