Student Leader Resource Guide

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

February

REGIONS OF DECA

Chartered Associations comprise four regions: Western, Central, Southern, North Atlantic. Each region has 13 or more Chartered Associations.

QUORUM

One plus 50% of the members are present and eligible to vote.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

The largest division of DECA; membership is available to high school students enrolled in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, financial literacy, hospitality and management courses.

DECA DIRECT MAGAZINE

The official high school and collegiate DECA membership magazine filled with business and association news.

CORRECT WAY TO MAKE A MOTION

"I move that" followed by a statement of the proposal.

FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW

1. To do one thing at a time 2. Courtesy to everyone 3. The rule of the majority must prevail 4. The rights of the minority must be protected

DECA INC. HEADQUARTERS

1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191

DECA IDEA CHALLENGE

A competition that challenges K-12 and college student teams around the globe to find a new use for a common, everyday item in eight days. This challenge occurs in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

A support division established to provide teachers of Career and Technical Education, businesspersons, parents and administrators a means of membership in DECA.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

An instructional program that is delivered through comprehensive programs of study to help students succeed in education and careers.

HS Executive President

Donald LeCompte

North Atlantic Region VP

Emily Fraser

STANDARD ORDER OF BUSINESS

I. Reading and Approval of the MinutesII. Reports of Officers III. Boards and Standing Committees IV. Reports of Special Committees V. Special OrdersVI. Unfinished Business and General OrdersVII. New Business

DECA MONTH

November

CORPORATE PARTNER CHALLENGES

Offer DECA members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through innovative challenges. Each challenge has a unique focus. Challenges include the FIDM Challenge and Finish Line Challenge.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

Offers a variety of academies for those members who are not participating in competitive events at the International Career Development Conference. Currently there are six: IGNITE, ELEVATE, EMPOWER, ASPIRE, THRIVE and School-Based Enterprise Academy.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Paul Wardinski

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Sarah Williams

ACTE

The Association of Career and Technical Education is the professional association for career and technical educators and students.

DECA GUIDE

The annual publication for DECA's programs, including competitive events guidelines and DECA Images products.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CORE

The foundation for all of DECA's competitive events, it includes the following instructional areas: business law, communication skills, customer relations, economics, emotional intelligence, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, professional development, and strategic management.

DELEGATES

The term which refers to any DECA member, including advisors, attending DECA approved activities.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

There are nine: DECA, BPA, Educators Rising, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA.

DECA INC. MEMBERSHIP FEES

Used to support approximately one third of the total operational cost of DECA - $8 for high school members and $10 for collegiate members

Southern Region VP

Victoria Meng

DECA PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE...

1)ACADEMICALLY PREPARED2)COMMUNITY ORIENTED3)PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE 4)EXPERIENCED LEADERS

DECA Inc. is a ...

501 (c) (3) not-for-profit student organization. The United States Congress, The United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA's programs.

ALUMNI DIVISION

A support division to provide a means by which former members can maintain an association with DECA; encourage support for DECA on the local, state/provincial or national/ international level; and promote the purposes of DECA.

PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP

A well-rounded plan of student activities and budget developed by the local, chartered association, and organization officers and members.

ADVISORS

Adults charged with the responsibility of giving guidance to the chapter and chartered associations.

Collegiate Executive President

Allyssa Duncan

SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE (SBE)

An entrepreneurial operation managed by members as a hands-on learning laboratory used to supplement, reinforce and enhance the knowledge and skills required for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. The SBE Certification Program provides guidelines that reinforce the integration of National Curriculum Standards. The level of certification awarded to an SBE - gold, silver, or bronze - is determined by the number of standards successfully documented. Gold level certified and Gold Level Recertified SBEs are eligible to participate in the SBE Academy at ICDC.

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES

Annual regional leadership conferences are held to promote leadership development activities, introduce competitive events and provide a forum for industry topics. They are the Central Region Leadership Conference, Western Region Leadership Conference, and The Ultimate Power Trip representing Southern and North Atlantic regions. The DECA Emerging Leader Summit is designed for association officers, chapter officers and leaders, and chapter, association and executive officer hopefuls to help prepare these members to effectively lead their chapters and associations.

Central Region VP

Brandon Allen

INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS

Broad areas of content knowledge that are comprised of many performance indicators.

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD (NAB)

Business representatives from donor companies who lend financial and personal support to DECA and serve in an advisory capacity to the DECA Board of Directors. Chairperson is Ken DiSaia.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION DIRECTOR

Christopher Young

CHARTERED ASSOCIATIONS

Consist of local school chapters within a state, province, territory, or equivalent geographic unit and perform four (4) major functions. 1. Act as a unifying body by providing an opportunity for the chapters to work and plan together on an association-wide basis. 2. Set standards which local chapters must meet before a charter can be granted.3. Act as a clearinghouse for information and ideas that will benefit DECA locally, association wide, and nationally/internationally. 4. Act as a liaison between DECA Inc. and chapters in carrying out programs and projects.

CONGRESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD (CAB)

Consists of members of Congress who support DECA Inc.

DECA INC. BOARD

DECA Inc. Board of Directors: A twelve member board directs the affairs of DECA Inc. to include setting DECA policies and guidelines. Eight directors are members elected (two from each region) from the DECA Inc. representatives appointed by the chartered associations. One director is the chair of the National Advisory Board. Three directors are ex-o icio (non- voting) and include the Executive Director of DECA Inc., the Vice-President of the Marketing Education Division of ACTE and a representative from the State Directors of Career and Technical Education.

DECA INSIGHT

DECA newsletter sent four times throughout the school year to the local chapter advisors.

DECA LEADERSHIP TOOLS

DECA provides leadership tools to equip chapter leaders to effectively perform their duties and develop a strong chapter. • Diamond Fundraising Model • Strategic Communications • Competitive Events Super Success System • Chapter Accountability and Productivity Tools • I AM DECA: How to Share Your DECA Story

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA)

DECA's most important social-business partner, MDA has served on the National Advisory Board since 1981. This partnership helps fund research to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy and other muscle diseases. It also helps utilize community service as a learning opportunity that supports classroom teaching and student learning.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DECA's scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through this program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based.

DECA DIRECT WEEKLY

Delivered directly to students' and advisors' email inbox each Tuesday to inform of the latest DECA happenings and share articles on classroom and chapter strategies.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTS

Designed for first-year DECA members, these events measure the student's proficiency in those knowledge and skills identified by career practitioners as common academic and technical content across marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management and administration. Participant will complete an exam and roleplay.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS

Designed for students interested in operating their own business. Teams of 1 to 3 members submit a written entry and complete an oral presentation.

PROFESSIONAL SELLING AND CONSULTING EVENTS

Designed for students to demonstrate their selling abilities. One (1) participant only. New products/services are selected each year. Participants complete a written exam and conduct an oral presentation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMPAIGN

Designed to help chapters earn recognition for their support of charitable organizations.

PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Designed to help chapters promote DECA within their school and community. Includes school outreach activities, community outreach activities and alumni success stories.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK CAMPAIGN

Designed to promote awareness of DECA's connection to the career area of entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is held annually each November. Includes school and community outreach activities, alumni success stories and the DECA Idea Challenge.

MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Designed to recognize those chapters that recruit student, alumni and professional members and grow their chapter.

ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

Designed to recognize those chapters who advocate for DECA during Career and Technical Education Month in February. Includes school outreach activities, community outreach activities and public policymakers outreach activities.

COLLEGIATE DIVISION

Division offering membership to students enrolled in post-secondary institutions and in a variety of academic programs with a strong focus on business-related fields. This division offers members the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through chapter activities, individual projects, and a competitive events program.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Each career cluster contains several career pathways, or specialized career areas.

DECA RELATED MATERIALS (DRM)

Educational materials for advisors to use with DECA members; a product line of DECA Images.

NATIONAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS

Educational standards that provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn within a specific curriculum. DECA aligns the Competitive Events Program with National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER TEAMS

Elected representatives for the Collegiate and High School Divisions; act as liaisons between DECA Inc. and the student membership and serve as ambassadors for DECA programs and membership development. Offices available for the high school division include president and a vice president representing each of the four regions.

TYPES OF AMENDMENTS

First order - an amendment to the motion & Second order - an amendment to the amendment

SOCIAL MEDIA CORRESPONDENT PROGRAM

Invites members to be part of DECA Direct's conversation. Participants write short articles and share their news with DECA members globally.

NAB Chairperson

Ken DiSaia

DECA INC. Board President

Kevin Reisenauer

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Made up of the executive student officers of the High School and Collegiate Divisions, this council makes recommendations to DECA staff and to the Board of Directors of DECA Inc. regarding student programs and services.

TYPES OF MOTIONS

Main, Subsidiary, Incidental,Privileged,Motions that bring a question again before the assembly

INDIVIDUAL SERIES EVENTS

Measure students' proficiency in the knowledge and skills identified by occupational practitioners as essential to success in a given career. Participant will complete a written exam and two roleplays. Career areas include accounting, apparel and accessories, automotive services, business finance, business services marketing, food marketing, hotel and lodging management, human resources management, marketing management, quick serve restaurant management, restaurant and food service management, retail merchandising, and sports and entertainment marketing.

SECONDARY PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL

Members are appointed by the Board of Directors with the responsibility to develop recommendations relating to the operation of DECA programs, including competitive events, and to submit those recommendations to the Board of Directors for consideration.

ADVANCE CTE

Members of Advance CTE represent the state and territory heads of secondary, postsecondary and adult career technical education across the nation.

Formation of DECA INC.

Memphis TN (1947)

MEMBERSHIP

More than 215,000 members globally join DECA on an annual basis. Student, advisor, alumni and professional members join through the local chapters

NCCCTSO

National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations. The council identifies and coordinates activities that are mutually beneficial to career and technical student organizations and their members. They share information that will enhance the development of career and technical education students, and to strengthen career and technical education.

DECA'S COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAM

OUTER POINTS! 1) INTEGRATES INTO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION 2) APPLIES LEARNING 3) CONNECTS TO BUSINESS 4)PROMOTES COMPETITION

CAREER CLUSTERS

Provide a way for schools to organize instruction and students experiences around 16 broad categories that encompass virtually all occupations from entry through professional levels. Career clusters relating to DECA are: marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.

TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENTS

Provide an opportunity for participants to analyze one or a combination of elements essential to the effective operation of a business in the specific career area. The business situation to be analyzed is presented as a case study. Career areas include business law and ethics, buying and merchandising, financial services, hospitality services, marketing communications, sports and entertainment marketing, and travel and tourism. Participants (2 per team) will each complete a written exam independently and a roleplay as a team.

TRANSCRIPTS

Provide feedback to chapter advisors.

CAREER PATHWAYS CONFERENCES

Provide members with the opportunity to gain professional development in specific career areas. DECA hosts three career pathways conferences: Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference, New York Experience, and Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference. Check deca.org for dates and locations.

CHAPTER TEAM EVENTS

Provide opportunities for chapters to engage all chapter members in large events or projects. Teams of 1 to 3 members submit a written entry and complete an oral presentation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTS

Provide opportunities for participants to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed by management personnel. A new topic is provided each year. Teams of 1 to 3 members submit a written entry and complete an oral presentation. Career areas include business services operations, buying and merchandising operations, finance operations, hospitality and tourism operations, and sports and entertainment marketing operations.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES (CDC)

Provides a venue for DECA's competitive events program as well as additional career and leadership development programs. Chartered associations host their own CDCs to determine which members earn the right to represent them at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). ICDC is the highlight of the DECA year for 17,000 high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni, and includes leadership and career academies and competitive events.

personal financial literacy event

Provides an opportunity for participants to apply reliable information to make personal financial decisions. Participants will be assessed on their knowledge and skills in the areas of financial responsibility and decision making, planning and money management, risk management and insurance, income and careers, credit and debt, and saving and investing.

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE EVENTS

Provides an opportunity for participants to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed by management personnel. Teams of 1 to 3 members complete a written exam, submit a written report and complete an oral presentation.

EMERGING LEADER HONOR AWARD

Provides recognition of students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. Members must be a senior to receive this award.

Western Region VP

Rohan Ghiya​

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Specific knowledge/skills categorized by instructional area used in DECA's Competitive Events Program.

INITIAL CHARTERED STATES

The 17 states which adopted the national constitution and the official name in 1948: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Act, (Perkins) was reauthorized in 2006. The purpose of Perkins is to provide individuals with the academic and technical skills needed to succeed in a knowledge and skills-based economy through career and technical education. Perkins also focuses on documenting the rigor of academic and technical courses, improving curriculum alignment among secondary and postsecondary schools, and streamlining the transition process for students moving from one level to another.

DECA INC. CONSTITUTION

The DECA Inc. Constitution includes the major categories presented below: I. Name and Purpose II. Organization III. Membership IV. Voting V. Meetings VI. National Officers VII. Advisors VIII. Finances IX. Emblem and Colors X. Amendments

PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP

The DECA Program of Leadership brings together the leadership team, DECA goals and action items for the year into one strategic leadership plan. The program of leadership provides a comprehensive plan of the chapter's goals and activities for the school year. Each goal is aligned with a mission area, assigns overall responsibility to a leader and indicates the key project initiatives, success criteria, time frame and project leaders.

BYLAWS

The High School and Collegiate Divisions each have their own set of bylaws (rules for internal governance of an organization) that complement the DECA Inc. Constitution.

DECA Diamond

The four points inside the diamond represent the first set of DECA's guiding principles, while the four outer points represent the second set of DECA's guiding principles and the polished leaders DECA prepares.

DECA IMAGES

The organization within DECA that sells student-related materials, awards, and supplies for DECA members and advisors.

ONLINE EVENTS

These events challenge members in electronic business simulations in the stock market, retail outlet, sports franchise, and restaurant and financial industries.

DECA DIRECT ONLINE

This digital platform provides DECA advisors and members with news, publications and content. decadirect.org

SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook.com/decainc twitter.com/decainc linkd.in/decainc pinterest.com/decainc instagram.com/decainc

PRINCIPLES of Parliamentary Procedure

• Only one main motion may be considered at a time. • Each member's rights are equal to those of his/her fellow members. • The majority has the right to work its will and its decisions must be followed. • The minority has the right to be heard.