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 WE HAVE FUN! –Group participation WE HAVE FUN! –Motivational involvement WE HAVE FUN! –Competitive involvement WE HAVE FUN! –Personal growth and development WE HAVE FUN! http://www.deca.org/ http://www.deca.org/

4. Publications National - DECA Dimensions State - The North Carolina DECA Connection DECA Colors Blue and Gold 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) Compete at Conferences –Marketing Competitive Events Conference (MCEC) (Myers Park High School in November) –State Career Development Conference (CDC) (Greensboro, NC in March) –International Career Development Conference (ICDC) (Orlando Florida in May) Continued on next slide

9. What do you do in DECA? (con’t) Scholarships: over $300,000.00/year Leadership development: student lead club Social interaction: pizza parties/cupcake parties Civic involvement: Shoe Drive/Blanket Drive/Car Wash/help others in our community and the world! Marketing competency enrichment: (Compete for medals and trophies and AK school pride) End of slides