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 Regional - Principle Events - Individual Series Events - Team Decision Making Events Provincial - Regional Qualifiers - Professional Selling Events - Online Events - Written Events - Leadership Development Academy International - Provincial Qualifiers - Leadership Development Academy

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 Part 1 Business administration core exam 100 MC questions Part 2 Content interview 10 minutes to review a given assignment/case 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge Principles Events

5.  13 events in total  NEW! BFM & HRM  Compete individually Individual Oral Events Part 1 Cluster Exams 100 MC questions Part 2 2 Cases Studies 10 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

6.  7 events in total  2 students per team Team Oral Events Part 1 Cluster Exams; Written Individually; Average Score 100 MC questions Part 2 1 Case Study; Prepare and Present in Pairs 30 minutes to prepare 15 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

7.  2 events in total  NEW! Hospitality & Tourism PS  Compete individually Professional Selling Events Part 1 Cluster Exams; Written Individually; Average Score 100 MC questions Part 2 Advance preparation for sales scenario 20 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

8. Virtual Business Challenge (Retail) Computerized simulation of retail environment 1 to 3 per team Goal: Manage marketing concepts and strategies to maximize profits Scores posted and viewed online Virtual Business Challenge (Sports) Computerized simulation of sports franchise 1 to 3 per team Goal: Manage marketing concepts and strategies to maximize profits Scores posted and viewed online Stock Market Game Consists of written document and oral presentation 1 to 3 per team Goal: increase value of beginning stock portfolio Online Events

9. Written Events 1-3 Participants 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no exam Business Operations Research Events & Chapter Team Events Teams: 1-3 Participants, 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no exam Independents: 1 Participant, 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, no exam Business Management & Entrepreneurship Events 1-3 Participants 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, Marketing exam Marketing Representative Events

10. Competition Overview Regional - Principle Events - Individual Series Events - Team Decision Making Events Provincial - Regional Qualifiers - Professional Selling Events - Online Events - Written Events - Leadership Development Academy International - Provincial Qualifiers - Leadership Development Academy

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

12.  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

13. 1 Fall Symposium - Today 2 Register Chapter - Tomorrow 3 Recruitment Activities – 3 weeks 4 Student Registration – Closes October 14th Starting a Chapter

14. Chapter $30 (once a year for returning chapters) $35 per student One complete cheque per chapter Chapter Advisor Commitment Form Mail to DECA Ontario Regional Online via Advisor Control Panel No fee Provincial Online via Advisor Control Panel $35 per student One complete cheque per chapter Mail to DECA Ontario Registration Process & Fees

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

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

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

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

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