Mississippi Department of Education Office of Student Organizations Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Education Table of Contents

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3 Mississippi Department of Education Office of Student Organizations Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Education Table of Contents Page About DECA... 1 Welcome Memo... 2 Information Sheet... 3 Calendar of Events Calendar of Events MS... 4 Calendar of Events International... 7 State Action Team... 8 Mississippi Professional Educator Organizational Officers MAME Officers... 9 MS-CPEC Officers MBEA Officers Important Phone and Fax Information MS DECA Constitution and Bylaws Name Purposes Organization Membership Meetings Officers Voting Delegates Procedures for Nominating State Officers Finances Amendments Quorum Rules, Regulations and Bylaws MS DECA Themes State Theme State Officer Candidate Speech Theme International Theme MS DECA Code of Conduct/Medical Release/Dress Codes Medical Release Student Code of Conduct Form Advisor Code of Conduct Form International DECA Dress Code Suggested MS DECA Dress Code MS DECA Conference Information Online Registration Instructions... 24

4 Page Competitive Events Competitive Events listing Competitive Events Rules Changes for Apply Learning and Connect to Business Written Events Statement of Assurances ICDC Special Academies Application * NEW Written Entry Checklist Door Prize Registration Form for all conferences MUST USE Fall Leadership Conference Up Date Events/Contest Tentative Agenda Hotel Registration Form District Conferences State Career Development Conference Tentative Agenda Hotel Reservation Form & Policy State Program Advertisement Form Sponsorship and Awards Program Community Service/Charitable Giving MS DECA Chapters By District By Counties State Map with Chapter alignment Membership Information State Dues Alumni Dues International Dues Frequently Ask Questions Regarding Online Membership Registration DECA Logo Agreement MS DECA Advisor of the Year MS DECA Honorary Life Members Member List Nomination Form MS DECA Scholarships Clayton Marble Memorial Scholarship MAME Scholarship MS DECA Alumni Scholarship General Guidelines Application Form Portfolio Guidelines Interview Rating Sheet Cluster/Pathway Crosswalk with Performance Indicators Marketing Crosswalk Management Crosswalk Hotel and Restaurant Management Crosswalk Finance Crosswalk Entrepreneurship Crosswalk... 82

5 ABOUT US With over a 60 year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission. OUR MISSION DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our guiding principles explain how we fulfill our mission by addressing what we do and the outcomes we expect. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, applying learning in the context of business, connecting to business and the community and promoting competition. Our student members leverage their DECA experience to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Our attributes and values describe DECA's priorities and standards. We value competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 190,000 members in 3,500 schools. The Collegiate Division (formerly known as Delta Epsilon Chi) includes over 15,000 members in 200 colleges and universities. DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state and international departments of education authorize DECA s programs. 1

6 To: MS DECA Chapters and Advisors Welcome to a new school year with great DECA opportunities and DECA experiences! DECA is a way to make the classroom curriculum come alive. This year as we each proclaim I am DECA and I am Mississippi DECA, we are striving increase our overall membership and participation in DECA events. We are encouraging each Chapter to participate in the National Membership Campaign in an effort to increase membership in MS DECA. Each officer will be reaching out to their local chapter, as well as other chapters, to promote National DECA Month. We will also contact schools in an effort to start a new or reactivate a chapter. Each of you can personally help by recruiting at least five new members to your local chapter. Don t forget professional and alumni members are included in your total. Make sure your chapter participates in promoting National DECA Month (November) in your school and community. The State Action Team has chosen the Salvation Army as the state s Charity to assist tornado victims across the state. Each chapter is encouraged to begin their fundraising activities early. There is a NEW activity for Advisors that will take place on September 25, We will have an Advisor Academy at the CM Brewer (FFA) Center in Raymond, MS. The cabins are free, so you can stay overnight on September 24 th if wanted. There will be a.5 CEU credit for this event and will cover topics such as: Scholarships, How to run an effective meeting, Fundraising, Test taking, Registration, Changes in competitive events, and Professional Organizations. You will even be able to eat lunch on-site with no fees of any kind!!! Another exciting event to look forward to this year is the annual Fall Leadership Conference, November 8-10, The conference will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Gulfport, MS. Glad to be able to go back to the coast. It has been a while!!! Along with our fun activities we have competition, which is vastly approaching. The dates and locations for the District Competitions are as follows: District I HCC Rankin, Pearl, MS, January 23, 2015 District II Olive Branch High School, January 15, 2015 District III Itawamba Community College Bolden Campus, MS, January16, 2015 District IV JCJC, Ellisville, MS, January 29, 2015 District V JCJC, Ellisville, MS, January 29, 2015 We hope to see you at Fall Leadership, District Conference, as well as, the State CDC in Jackson, February 19-21, 2015, and ICDC in Orlando, Florida April 25-28, Good luck to each of you. Sincerely, Sam Murphree, President Sid Albritton, Vice-President Jordan Wesley, Secretary Marissa Brown, Reporter A.P. Mitchell, District I VP Catherine Sentak, District II VP Neely Brown, District III VP Logan Sears, District IV VP Carlie Lambert, District V VP Chris Griffin, Chairperson of the Board 2

7 Mississippi DECA High School Information Sheet Advisor Academy September 25 CM Brewer Center (FFA Center), Raymond, MS Fall Leadership Conference, November 9-10 Marriott Inn and Suites, Gulfport, MS National DECA Month November Ultimate DECA Power Trip Conference November 21-23, 2014 Washington DC District Conferences - District I HCC Rankin, Pearl, MS, January 23, 2015 District II Olive Branch High School, January 15, 2015 District III Itawamba Community College Bolden Campus, MS, January16, 2015 District IV JCJC, Ellisville, MS, January 29, 2015 District V JCJC, Ellisville, MS, January 29, 2015 State CDC February 19-21, 2015 Downtown Marriott, Jackson, MS International CDC April 25-28, 2015 (does not include travel dates) Orlando, Florida 3

8 Mississippi DECA/Collegiate DECA Calendar of Events May 21-23, 2014 May 25-27, 2014 June 3, 2014 July 28-29, 2014 August 13-16, 2014 August 22, 2014 September 4-5, 2014 Sept. 8-Dec. 12, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 25, 2014 September 26-28, 2014 SAT/ DECA Executive Council Meeting C.M. Brewer Center Raymond, MS Collegiate SAT/ DECA Executive Council Meeting C.M. Brewer Center Raymond, MS MAME Board Meeting C.M. Brewer Center Raymond, MS MS ACTE Conference HCC Rankin Campus, Pearl, MS Chapter Association Management Conference Orlando, FL MAME Board / DECA Alumni / DECA Foundation meetings C. M. Brewer Center, Raymond, MS Collegiate DECA Advisors Academy Oxford Conference Center, Oxford, MS Stock Market Game Free to all DECA members DEADLINE Collegiate DECA State Fall Leadership Registration Must be received by 4:00 pm at State DECA Office (Hotel reservations MUST be in to Malcolm by September 13, 2014 or rooms may not be available) Advisor Academy CM Brewer Center (FFA Center) Raymond, MS All high school advisors and those who would like to know more about deca may attend SAT/ DECA Executive Council Meeting C.M. Brewer Center Raymond, MS September 28, 2014 September 29-30, 2014 October 17, 2014 Oct. 20 Nov. 14, 2014 Collegiate SAT/ DECA Executive Council Meeting C.M. Brewer Center Raymond, MS Innovate MS Start-up Event & Collegiate DECA Fall Leadership Conference C.M. Brewer Center (FFA Center) Raymond DEADLINE High School DECA State Fall Leadership Registration Must be received by 4:00 pm at State DECA Office (Hotel reservations MUST be in to Courtyard by Marriott by October 17, 2014 or rooms may not be available at special rates) Virtual Business Challenge (retail, sports, restaurant, hotel and personal finance) Free for all DECA members 4

9 November 2014 November 21-23, 2014 INTERNATIONAL DECA MONTH I AM DECA Ultimate DECA Power Trip Conference Washington DC November 8-10, 2014 November 14, 2014 November 19-22, 2014 November 13-15, 2014 December 1, 2014 High School Fall Leadership Conference Courtyard by Marriott, Gulfport, MS DEADLINE Honorary Life Membership Applications NATIONAL DEADLINE - Initial Roster/Dues Idea Challenge 2014 begins Career/Tech VISION 2014 (ACTE Annual Conference) Nashville, TN Collegiate Leadership Academy New York, NY NATIONAL DEADLINE - Community Service Campaign NATIONAL DEADLINE - Promotional Campaign Due NATIONAL DEADLINE - Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign Due NATIONAL DEADLINE - Membership Campaign Due NATIONAL DEADLINE - Honorary Life Membership Award and Outstanding Service Award Application Packet December 3-7, 2014 New York Experience (Week 1) December 10-14, 2014 New York Experience (Week 2) December 12, 2014 DEADLINE High School State Officer Candidate Applications DEADLINE HS Initial roster and final dues deadline to International DECA DEADLINE High School District Conference Registrations Only submitted DECA members may participate. All members must be paid prior to the respective district conference. All of the above, except roster and final dues, must be received by 4:00 pm at State DECA Office December TBD, 2014 Collegiate DECA Winter Executive Council C.M. Brewer Center, Raymond, MS 2015 DISTRICT COMPETITIONS - PAID MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REQUIRED TO COMPETE Cost - $15 registration, Advisors and Chaperones FREE January 15, 2015 District II Competition, Olive Branch High School, Olive Branch, MS January 16, 2015 District III Competition, Itawamba CC, Belden Campus, Belden. MS January 23, 2015 District I Competition, Hinds CC Rankin Campus, Pearl, MS January 29, 2015 District IV & V Competition, JCJC, Ellisville, MS January 17, 2015 January 24, 2015 DECA Alumni Division Meeting Tupelo, MS (11:00 a.m.) DEADLINE HS Scholarship Applications. Must be received by 4:00 pm HS AND COLLEGIATE DEADLINE State Career Development Conference Registration & DECA Advertisements for the State Program/Sponsorships - MUST be received by 4:00 pm at State DECA Office HS and Collegiate DEADLINE Reservations for the Marriott Hotel for State CDC Jackson for HS and Natchez Grand for Collegiate 5

10 January 30, 2015 January TBD, 2015 February February 4-8, 2015 February 15, 2015 February 19-21, 2015 February 25-27, 2015 March 1, 2015 March 3, 2015 March 18, 2015 March TBD, 2015 April 18-21, 2015 April 25-28, 2015 DEADLINE Collegiate DECA Student of the year, State Officer Application, Scholarship Application If state officer application is not in by this date, the student may NOT run for the office of President Collegiate DECA Culinary Arts Academy Location TBD Career and Technical Education Month Sports and Entertainment Conference Orlando, Florida NATIONAL DEADLINE - Collegiate DECA Roster/Dues DECA State Career Development Conference PAID MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REQUIRED TO COMPETE - Cost - $60 registration, Advisors and Chaperones $30, Additional banquet tickets - $30; Marriott Hotel, Downtown Jackson, MS Collegiate DECA State CDC PAID MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REQUIRED TO COMPETE - Cost - $75 registration; $10 per additional event; Advisors and Chaperones $50; Additional Banquet tickets - $30 Natchez Grand Hotel, Natchez, MS NATIONAL DEADLINE - DECA Additions Roster Last Eligibility Date for ICDC Competitors NATIONAL DEADLINE - Advisor scholarship applications postmark ICDC Registration DUE to MS DECA High School State Officer Meeting C.M. Brewer Center, Raymond, MS Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference These dates do NOT include travel dates!!! Orlando, Florida DECA International Career Development Conference These dates do NOT include travel dates!!! Orlando, FL Please make arrangements for missed state CPAS test if at all possible. We cannot control the date of the International Career Development Conference, but with proper planning, you should be able to work this out with your district. All advisors and students MUST stay in conference hotel(s) for ALL DECA conferences if more than 60 miles away. The only exception is if a school states that NO student or advisor can stay overnight for a conference. This must be on school letterhead, signed by the director or principal of the school and verified by MDE. All outstanding balances MUST be paid prior to attending any DECA activities. All Dues must be paid prior to registering for any DECA competitive event. All registration and hotel fees MUST take place through MDE MS DECA to register for the International Career Development Conference and hotel rooms. 6

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12 STATE ACTION TEAM State President Sam Murphree Itawamba AHS Marketing Advisor: Sandy Prestage HWY 25 S Fulton, MS Phone: State Vice President Sid Albritton Advisor: Chira Slone mce_onetwo@yahoo.com 600 Goodyear Boulevard Picayune, MS Phone: State Secretary Jordan Wesley Columbia Academy Advisor: Roxanne Wallace rwallace8186@gmail.com 1548 Highway 98 East Columbia, MS Phone: State Reporter Marissa Brown Olive Branch High Advisor: Vicki Sullivan vicki.sullivan@dcsms.org 9366 E. Sandidge Road Olive Branch, MS Phone: District I Vice President A.P. Mitchell Pearl High School Advisor: Michelle Ergle mergle@pearl.k12.ms.us 500 Pirate Cove Pearl, MS Phone: District II Vice President Catherine Sentak Olive Branch High Advisor: Vicki Sullivan vicki.sullivan@dcsms.org 9366 E. Sandidge Road Olive Branch, MS Phone: District III Vice President Neely Brown Tupelo High School Advisor: Brookes Prince baprince@tupeloschools.com 4125 Cliff Gookin Blvd. Tupelo, MS Phone: District IV Vice President Logan Sears Columbia Academy Advisor: Roxanne Wallace rwallace8186@gmail.com 1548 Highway 98 East Columbia, MS Phone: District V Vice President Carlie Lambert Poplarville CDC Advisor: Hope Roberts HRoberts@poplarville.k12.ms.us #9 Career Center Circle Poplarville, MS Phone: State Advisor Tammie Brewer tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Phone: Fax: Angela Kitchens Marketing/Cooperative Education Coordinator P. O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Office: Fax: akitchens@mde.k12.ms.us Jim Bowers MS DECA Foundation Director 1441 Marwood Road Byram, MS Fax: (call first) Home: Cell: bowersjr3@aol.com 8

13 OFFICERS Kathy Dawkins President Millsaps Career & Technology Ctr. 803 Louisville Road Starkville, MS School: Fax: Jody Chaney President Elect Newton Co. Career & Technical Ctr Highway 15 North Decatur, MS School: Sandy Prestage Vice President Itawamba AHS Highway 25 South Fulton, MS School: Fax: Brookes Prince Secretary Tupelo High School Cliff Gookin Boulevard Tupelo, MS School: Fax: Lady Anne Bruce Treasurer Hancock Co. Vocational Center 7180 Stennis Airport Rd. Kiln, MS School: Fax: Cell: Brian Gaddie--District I Brandon High School 3090 Highway 18 Brandon, MS School: Fax: brian.gaddie@rcsd.ms briankgaddie@gmail.com Linda Gaulding District II Byhalia High School 278 Highway 309 North Byhalia, MS School: Fax: lgaulding@mcschools.us Patricia Ellison District III Houston School of Science & Tech. 634A Starkville Road Houston, MS School: Fax: pellison@houston.k12.ms.us Beth Hill District IV Ross Collins Career & Technical Center th Avenue Meridian, MS School: Fax: bhill@mpsdk12.net Hope Roberts District V Poplarville Career Development Ctr. 9 Career Center Circle Poplarville, MS School: Fax: Cell: hroberts@poplarville.k12.ms.us Chira Slone Member at Large Picayune Career & Technology Ctr. 600 Goodyear Boulevard Picayune, MS School: Fax: Cell: mce_onetwo@yahoo.com Angela Kitchens Business/Marketing/Career Pathway/Finance/Management and Hotel and Restaurant Management Coordinator P. O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Office: Fax: akitchens@mde.k12.ms.us Tammie Brewer State DECA/Collegiate DECA Advisor P. O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Office: Fax: tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us Jim Bowers MS DECA Foundation Director 1441 Marwood Road Byram, MS Fax: (call first) Home: bowersjr3@aol.com Donna Cook Past President Hinds Community College 755 Highway 27 South Vicksburg, MS Office: Fax: dkcook@hindscc.edu 9

14 Mississippi Career Pathways Experience Coordinators MS CPEC Board of Directors President Lisa Overby Tishomingo County Vocational Center 1421 Highway 25 North PO Box 890 Tishomingo, MS Phone: Fax: st Vice President Beverly Brent Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology 134 Highway 7 South Oxford, MS Office phone School phone ext. 14 Fax: bevbrent@gmail.com Secretary Jennifer Hansford Richardson Madison Career and Technical Center 142 Calhoun Parkway Madison, MS Phone: Fax: jrichardson@madison-schools.com Treasurer Sherrille Gooch Hinds Community College Rankin Campus Pearl Rankin Career & Technical Center 3805 Hwy 80 East Pearl, MS Phone: Fax: scgooch@hindscc.edu Northern District Representative Wendy Smith Horn Lake High School 3360 Church Road Horn Lake, MS Phone: Fax: wkaysmith@hotmail.com Central District Representative L. Carolyn Nunley-King Madison Career and Technical Center 142 Calhoun Parkway Madison, MS Phone: Fax: cking@madison-schools.com Southern District Representative Rachell Richards Long Beach High School 300 East Old Pass Road Long Beach, MS Phone: (228) Fax: (228) rachell.richards@lbsdk12.com Past President Lori Holland Itawamba AHS Marketing Highway 25 South Fulton, MS Phone: Fax: lholland@itawamba.k12.ms.us 10

15 Mississippi Business Education Association Executive Board Office Name School/Address Phone President Joyce Hill Choctaw Vocational Education Choctaw Manpower Training Center Choctaw, MS work cell President-Elect Nashandra James Madison County Schools 117 Fourth Street Flora, MS Vice President Joanna Alston MS Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus 2226 Switzer Road Gulfport, MS Secretary Vacant, replace officers Treasurer Eileen Sumlin Hattiesburg High School 301 Hutchinson Avenue Hattiesburg, MS Historian Lisa Courtney MS Gulf Coast Community College 1109 Ray Avenue Wiggins, MS Past President Carole Deere Biloxi High School 1845 Richard Drive Biloxi, MS State Membership Director Senior College Representative Jr./Community College Representative Jr./Community College Representative High/Middle School Representative High/Middle School Representative High/Middle School Representative Margaret Blue Connie Forde Deborah Brandon Elaine Eavenson Courtney Coleman Carol Jarvis Vacant, replace officers Biloxi High School 1845 Richard Drive Biloxi, MS Mississippi State University P.O. Box 9730 Mississippi State, MS MS Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus 226 Switzer Road Gulfport, MS Jones County Junior College 900 South Court Street Ellisville, MS Corinth Middle School 100 East Fifth Street Corinth, MS Choctaw Central High School 150 Recreation Road Choctaw, MS Student Member Brian Gaddie Mississippi State University 110 Lynn Lane Apt 13A Starkville, MS work cell cell work cell work home cell work cell Courtney work cell work cell

16 Important Phone and Fax Information Page State DECA Advisor Tammie Brewer Mississippi Department of Education 359 N. West Street, Suite 202 P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Phone: (601) Fax: (601) Website: Travel Agent Information We will no longer be using a travel agent for registration and hotel registration for ICDC. You may use any travel agent that you prefer for transportation. You may purchase any ICDC tickets through deca.org. MDE - DECA State DECA Advisor Tammie Brewer Mississippi Department of Education 359 N. West Street, Suite 202 P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS Phone: (601) Fax: (601) tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us Website: National DECA Headquarters Michael Mount, Membership 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA Phone: (703) Fax: (703) Michael_Mount@deca.org Website: 12

17 MISSISSIPPI DECA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AS AMENDED JUNE, 2007 ARTICLE I NAME The official name of this organization shall be the Mississippi DECA An Association of Marketing Students, High School Division. The letters DECA may be officially used to designate this association. The purposes of this organization are ARTICLE II PURPOSES 1. To assist national and local associations in the growth and development of DECA 2. To develop leadership and a respect for education in marketing and distribution which will contribute to vocational competence 3. To promote understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive enterprise system 4. To develop an appreciation for civic and social opportunities ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION Section A The Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, is an organization of local associations, each operating in accordance with a charter granted by Mississippi DECA--An Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, formerly the Mississippi Association of Distributive Education Clubs of America. Section B This Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, shall be composed of high school students only. This association shall have an Executive Council of officers who shall be elected annually by its voting delegates. The representation of the Executive Council shall be as follows: 1. All State Officers and their advisors. 2. The State DECA Coordinator, Office of Vocational Student Organizations. 3. The High School Division shall be divided into five districts. The High School Division shall be realigned at the discretion of the State Advisor based on geographic and membership shifts. 13

18 Section C The Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, shall have an Advisory Committee as an advisory group to the Executive Council and it shall be composed of the following: 1. The State DECA Coordinator 2. One coordinator from each district of the Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, to be selected by the State DECA Coordinator 3. A high school administrator, to be selected by the State DECA Coordinator 4. A representative from the area of marketing and distribution, to be selected by the State DECA Coordinator 5. Outstanding officer from previous year--if this person is called upon to attend a conference, it is his/her choice. ARTICLE IV--MEMBERSHIP Section A The classes of membership that shall be recognized are as follows: 1. Active members a. Cooperative Education students b. Marketing students c. Students enrolled in a Business or Entrepreneurship course 2. Honorary members Section B The qualifications for members shall be as follows: 1. Active members shall be students enrolled in a high school program of Marketing and Cooperative Education or any business or entrepreneurship course as approved by the State Plan for Marketing and Cooperative Education. Active members must pay dues as established by DECA and will be eligible to hold state or national offices and to participate in the State or National competitive activities. 2. An active member may serve as a voting delegate or may otherwise represent his/her chapter or state in any DECA affair within his/her own division. 3. High school active members shall be 9 th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students in the Marketing and Cooperative Education (MCE) classes or any business or entrepreneurship course. 4. Active members can also include students who have taken a Marketing, MCE, Business or Entrepreneurship class and achieved at least a C average with no disciplinary or attendance problems. High school students in this category would be a high school student in his/her junior or senior year. He/she would be able to serve as a voting delegate, compete in all levels of competition, or hold a state or national office of DECA. This option of active membership would be at the direction of each chapter. 5. Honorary members shall be any individual making a contribution to the field of marketing and distribution or to the Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division. Honorary members must be approved by the Executive Council of the High School Division. 14

19 ARTICLE V -- MEETINGS Section A Section B Section C A State Leadership Conference shall be held every year at the time and place selected by the State DECA Coordinator. This State Leadership Conference shall be the official annual meeting of the Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division. Special meetings and committee meeting shall be called by the State DECA Coordinator. Parliamentary procedures of all meetings will be governed by the Robert s Rule of Order, Revised. ARTICLE VI -- OFFICERS Section A The officers of the Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, shall consist of the following: 1. President 2. Vice-President 3. Secretary 4. Reporter 5. Vice-President from each of the 5 districts 6. Chairman of the Board Section B Section C Section D All officers, except District Vice-Presidents and Chairman of the Board, shall be elected by a majority of the voting delegates at the State Career Development Conference (CDC) of DECA. District Vice-Presidents shall be elected by a majority of the voting delegates of their respective districts at the State Career Development Conference. The Chairman of the Board shall be elected by the outgoing State officers.. All officers shall be elected by secret ballot. Each chapter shall be allowed voting delegates according to the following scale: Members Number of Delegates delegate delegates delegates 46 up 4 delegates A chapter with 100% paid membership will be allowed one additional voting delegate. Section E Section F The officers elected at the State Career Development Conference shall continue to hold office until the close of the next annual State CDC. A record shall be kept of the results. In case of resignation of a State Officer, the runnerup for the said office shall succeed to fill the said vacancy, except for the office of the president. If there is no runner-up, the State DECA Coordinator may choose to appoint a person to fill the vacancy. 15

20 ARTICLE VII-PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATING STATE OFFICERS Section A Section B Any local chapter proposing a candidate for State Office shall submit the student s name and credentials to the State Coordinator at least 20 days before the first District Conference begins. During the District Conference, all officer candidates will be interviewed and tested; and the approved slate will be announced during the State CDC. If a State Officer who is presently holding office chooses to run for a second-term (granted he/she is eligible), he/she must run for a higher office than the one presently serving. Speeches and/or demonstrations on behalf of approved candidates at the State CDC are limited to a maximum of three minutes. Each candidate for State Office shall have the following qualifications: 1. Be an active member of a local DECA Chapter 2. Be an active paid member of the State and National DECA organization 3. Show a working knowledge of how to conduct a meeting by passing a test on the essentials of good parliamentary procedures 4. Have a good speaking voice and make a good personal appearance 5. Have a working knowledge of the State Constitution and By-laws 6. Maintain a C average or better for the two semesters prior to running for office 7. Be a sophomore or junior in the year that he/she is a candidate for a State Office. ARTICLE VIII--FINANCE Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E Section F Local chapters shall be responsible for State and National dues according to the number of individual members. The dues for the Mississippi DECA Association of Marketing Students, High School Division, shall be six dollars ($6.00) for each succeeding year unless changed by a majority of the voting delegates at the State CDC. (National membership remain at $8.00) All membership dues shall be made payable to and received by National DECA. All organization funds shall be deposited in the Regions Bank of Jackson, Mississippi, by the State Department of Education, Office of Accounting. All funds shall be disbursed by check request(s) signed by the State DECA Coordinator. A financial statement shall be submitted to each local chapter prior to November 1 of each school year. 16

21 ARTICLE I--AMENDENTS Section A Section B To amend this constitution, the proposed amendment must be presented in writing by a local chapter through its voting delegates to the Executive Council for action. The Executive Council has the responsibility to correct the proposed amendment but must not alter its purpose. The Executive Council shall present the proposed amendments to the voting delegates prior to the State CDC. Proposed amendments must be voted on at the first scheduled business meeting at the next State CDC. All proposed amendments to be adopted require a three-fourths majority approval of the voting delegates present. ARTICLE --QUORUM Section A Section B A quorum shall constitute a majority of delegates representing the local chapters. Each chapter shall be allowed a minimum of one and a maximum of five voting delegates, the number being based on the voting. See delegates scale under Article VI, Section D. ARTICLE I--RULES, REGULATIONS AD BY-LAWS Section A Section B Section C No rules, regulations, or by-laws shall be adopted which are contrary to this constitution. Such rules, regulations, and by-laws as deemed necessary in the proper conduct of this organization shall be adopted. The Executive Council shall act as the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Any proposed rules regulations and by-laws shall be presented to the Executive Council through the voting delegates of the local chapter. The Executive Council has the responsibility to correct these proposals, but it must not alter their purposes. The Executive Council shall then present the rule, regulation, or by-law to the voting delegates prior to the State CDC. It shall then be presented for vote during the first scheduled business meeting at the State CDC. To be adopted, it will be required to have a threefourths majority approval. 17

22 DECA Themes State Theme I am Mississippi DECA State Officer Candidate Speech Theme What makes you Mississippi DECA? International Theme I am DECA 18

23 MEDICAL LIABILITY RELEASE & CONDUCT CODE FORM DIRECTIONS: Due to legal restrictions, it is necessary that all DECA and Collegiate DECA members, delegates, and guests complete this form to be eligible to attend any DECA and Collegiate DECA meetings, workshops, or conferences. This form must be on file with the local Advisor at all times. Each advisor is to sign the Permission Form validating that all members, delegates, guests and advisors have completed the Medical Liability Release & Conduct Form and that the advisors has that form on file. This release form covers all meetings from August 1, 2014 through July 31, PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION Member Name: Parent/Guardian Name: Home Address: Parent/Guardian Telephone Number (for all students under the age of 18 or in high school) Name: Home: Work: Student s Physician: Phone Number: Physician s Address: Alternate Contact: Phone Number: Local Advisor: School Name: Phone:. Student is covered by group or medical insurance: Yes No If yes, complete the following information: Name of Insured: Insurance Company: Group #: Policy # Please completely describe any medical condition which may occur or be a factor in medical treatment (N/A if not applicable): a. Allergy: e. Physical Handicap: b. Convulsions: f. Medicine Reactions: c. Blackouts: g. Disease of any Kind: d. Heart/Lung Problems h. Other (Be Specific): If currently taking medication, please provide the following information: Name of Medication(s): Prescribing Physician/Phone #: LIABILITY RELEASE: I certify that the information described above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that each individual is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage during all DECA/Collegiate DECA trips. I hereby release National, State, Local and designated individuals in charge of DECA/Collegiate DECA from any legal or financial responsibility with respect to my personal or my student/child s participation in or contract with any known element associated with an activity including competitive events. PARENT/GUARDIAN (if under the age of 18 or in high school): Please check one of the following and sign your name. I give my permission for immediate medical treatment as required in the judgment of the attending physician. Notify me and/or any persons listed above as soon as possible. I do not give permission for medical treatment until I have been contacted. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date Delegate s Signature: Date Advisor s Signature: Date Please read and sign this form 19

24 DECA/COLLEGIATE DECA CONDUCT CODE A good reputation enables members to take pride in their organization. DECA/Collegiate DECA members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at any DECA/Collegiate DECA function should make a positive contribution to the reputation that has been established. Any conduct less than positive will be dealt with in a timely manner. 1. Your behavior at all times should be such that it reflects credit to you, your parents, your school/college, your state, and DECA/Collegiate DECA. 2. Student conduct is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor. Students shall keep their advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. DECA/Collegiate DECA name badges should be worn at all times during conferences. 3. You are expected to attend all sessions and other scheduled conference activities. Please be prompt and show respect to others. 4. Members are to report any accidents, injuries, or illnesses to their local or state advisor immediately. 5. Members are expected to observe the designated curfew. (Curfew means being in your assigned room by a designated hour.) 6. If a student is responsible for stealing or vandalism, the student and his/her parents will be expected to pay any and all damages. 7. Members/participants attending any DECA/Collegiate DECA Conferences may not purchase, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time. Violators will be dealt stringent disciplinary actions. 8. Tobacco products are prohibited at DECA/Collegiate DECA functions and illegal for minors to possess or use them. 9. Students who disregard these rules will be subject to disciplinary actions and sent home at their own expense. The local or state advisor will notify parents. 10. Members are to abide by the DECA/Collegiate DECA dress code at all business sessions, competitive events, and other conference activities. Students must follow that dress code when outside of hotel room. 11. No loud music or loud talking in room. 12. Students of the opposite sex are not to be visiting in the same hotel room. They may visit in the lobby if curfew has not passed. My parent/guardian, advisor, and I have read the above Code of Conduct for DECA/Collegiate DECA conferences and agree to abide by these rules. Permission from Parent to Use Child s Photo/likeness/video/digital/on any DECA Collegiate DECA publication or display. Student is to sign initial release if over the age of 18 and not in high school. Please initial below: Yes No ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO INSURE STUDENT S SAFETY AND PRIVACY. Print Name of Parent/Guardian (if under 18 or enrolled in high school) Parent/Guardian Signature Date Print Name of Student Student Signature Date 20

25 CODE OF ETHICS FOR ADULT ADVISORS Name of Chapter/School: Marketing, Business and Hospitality Management education programs offer training to those students who have a career objective in the field of business, marketing, management or entrepreneurship. Individual conduct and appearance is a phase of this training. This phase of the education program becomes apparent at DECA s Fall Leadership, District Competitions and State Career Development Conferences. Since a good example is one method of teaching, and students participating in these conferences are impressionable, a Code of Ethics is set for adult advisors and chaperones. It becomes the responsibility of each and every participant to see that proper conduct is adhered to at all times. Violations of these practices and procedures will be referred to the State Advisor. Advisors shall conduct daily meetings with participants for progress reports, time schedules and other activities. Advisors shall keep an agenda for each student so that they may be reached at any time during the conference. Each advisor shall be responsible for seeing that participants adhere to all conduct practices and procedures. The rules as stated in the DECA/Collegiate DECA Conduct Code and the Dress Code are called to your attention for review and should govern the behavior of advisors, chaperones as well as students. Permission Form / Liability / Dress Code Fall Leadership/District/State Conferences I certify that a permission form, liability and dress code has been completed for each student attending Fall Leadership, District and State Conferences. I also certify that I will adhere to the Advisor Code of Conduct stated above. Date To be submitted by advisor and chaperone (if any) at first conference registration. 21

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27 SUGGESTED MISSISSIPPI DECA DISTRICT AND STATE DRESS GUIDELINES *All students and advisors MUST follow the National Dress Code * MISSISSIPPI DECA FEMALE DRESS CODE Trouser socks (or hosiery) for pants (must coordinate with pants color or neutral color-no sweat socks) Dress shoes Professional dress/skirt (skirt or dress length can be no more than 3 inches above the knee) Professional pants (simple lines-no cargo pants) Shirt/top (exposed cleavage and undergarment straps showing is not appropriate business attire; if shirt is made to be tucked, please do so) Accessories (simple earrings and jewelry suggested that NO more than one ring or bracelet per hand be worn) Clothing material (NO jeans cut or jeans material allowed) MISSISSIPPI DECA MALE DRESS CODE Socks (must coordinate with pants, shoes, or belt. NO white socks) Dress shoes (NO tennis shoes, flip-flops sandals, or slip-ons with no backs of any kind) Professional pants (simple lines-no cargo pants) Shirt (Button-up with collar only) Tie Official DECA Blazer/Sport Coat required when appearing in front of judges (Blazer/Sport Coat optional when testing) Accessories (business style watch acceptable, earrings are not appropriate business attire) Clothing material (NO jeans cut or jeans material allowed) DECA Blazer is always appropriate (but only required at ICDC) This is a checklist for Advisors to use. When in doubt, check the National Guidelines this is a checklist for advisors only The National Dress code supersedes this document. Mississippi DECA will adhere to International DECA Dress Code with the exception of the requirement of DECA Blazers. A Sports Jacket or Blazer is required for male students and professional business attire for female students who compete in District and State Competitions. The DECA Blazer is required for the International Career Development Conference. The new patch MUST be used for Mississippi DECA at ICDC. 23

28 DECA Online Conference Registration Instructions Multiple Contest Selection - Open System 1. In your web browser, go to the registration URL: 2. Click the REGISTRATION button to begin registration. You will be brought to the log in screen, but if you have never registered before, you ll notice text that says, If you have never registered this chapter before, please click here to add your school. Click the here link to add your school to the database. If you have registered before, please log in with your previous User Name and Password. If you add a duplicate school record to the database it will cause additional work and confusion for yourself and possibly your state advisor. If you have forgotten your user name and/or password, type in your address in the blank provided at the bottom of the screen, and click Submit. Your user name and password will be ed to you. 3. The first time in, you will be asked to verify your school information. Please look all of the information over and correct anything that needs to be corrected. Click Submit when you re finished, and you ll be presented with the registration screen. 4. The advisor may be automatically registered, depending on administrative settings. 5. Click the ADD NEW NAME button to add a new name to the list. Provide the participant s last name, first name, and select their status from the drop down list. You may also be asked to select a t-shirt size, or other information. Be sure to check all contests that this individual will participate in. Remember, you may need to select voting delegates (depending on administrative settings), so be sure to select the correct Status as you enter names. 24

29 6. To enter Team events, be sure to select the correct team number. Most team events only allow you to enter one team. However, some events allow you to enter more than one team after all events have been entered. In such cases, a separate team # should be designated for each team. The first team will be number 1, the second team will be #2, etc. Place the same team # on each team member for each contest as you enter them. For instance, if Billy and Suzy are on a team together, their team # will both be 1 for that contest. If you enter a second team in this event, and John and Phil are on that team, then the team # should be Continue adding names until you have entered all of your participants. As you add participants, if you attempt to enter more participants in an event than are allowed, you will be informed, and not allowed to exceed the event maximum. At any point, you may press the VIEW REGISTRATION button to get an idea of your total invoice amount, and a better understanding of who is registered for which events. 8. When you are finished, click the FINISHED REGISTERING button at the bottom. At this point, you may have several red messages at the top of the screen. Please read these carefully. Your registration will not be complete until these problems have been resolved. For instance, you may be informed that you must have 2 voting delegates. To correct this problem, click the Back To Registration link at the bottom, select the student(s) you want to be voting delegates and click the Edit link beside each student. Change the Status field to Voting Delegate and press Submit to save. You may also need to correct issues with contest entries (having too many, or not enough for a team). When you re finished making these changes, press the FINISHED REGISTERING button again. 9. If you get a message that states that you have not met the minimum requirements for a team event, then you must click the Back To Registration link, and either add students to those contests that are short, or remove students from those contests that may have too many. When you re finished making those changes, press the FINISHED REGISTERING button again. 10. After you have corrected any problems that may have appeared, and re-submitted your registration, be sure to Print a copy of this invoice to send in with your payment. Next, press the CONFIRM link at the bottom to confirm that the invoice is correct. A copy of the invoice will be ed to you, and to the site administrator. 11. If you need to edit your registration, you may come back to this location and make changes up until the registration close date. In order to make changes, click on the REGISTRATION button at the left and log in using your user name and password. The list of registered individuals will appear. Simply click the Edit link, and make any changes you need. When you do this, remember to click the FINISHED REGISTERING button to check for problems, and to resubmit the invoice. Be sure to also click the Confirm link to confirm that the changes are correct. 12. Once you are finished with your registration, be sure to either click the LOG OUT link to make sure that the connection is securely closed, or exit your browser. This will ensure that no one can get in and make changes to your registration. 25

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31 COMPETETIVE EVENTS RULES To compete Students who which to compete in any of the DECA Competitive events MUST be a paid member of DECA. This includes District, State and International Competitive events. Please refer to the MS DECA Guide or the MDE website on how to become a member. Dress - Students must wear official business attire. Refer to the National DECA Guide and the MS DECA Guide for the dress code. Students will be disqualified if they are not dressed properly. Replacing a Student Competitor You may replace one member of an original winning team between district, State conference, and ICDC. You may only replace ONE member of the team. Both members of the team cannot be replaced. One member must remain on all competitive event competitions. Example, team consist of Becky and John, Becky participated at district but, will not be able to participate at State due to a conflict in schedule. You can replace Becky but John must remain as the other team member. This rule applies to all events that require more than one competitor. No individual event replacements are allowed at any time. Students who choose not to advance If a student in any event chooses not to advance to international conference, it is the advisor s responsibility to notify the school with the next qualifying student, as well as the State DECA Advisor, so they may advance and attend the conference. A copy of the winners list will be posted on the MDE website as well as ed to every DECA Advisor who had students compete in the State Career Development Conference. Written Events All written events will be turned in at State conference registration table during the registration process ONLY. NO ECEPTIONS. One copy should be in an official DECA folio (for judge use, plus TWO stapled copies for penalty point determination. District Conference Advancement The top 6 in each event will be called on stage. The top 6 will receive a medallion. All 6 will advance to State Conference. There are some district exceptions made when a district is considerably larger than the other districts. State Conference Advancement The top 6 finalist in all events will be called on stage. The top three principal, individual, and team decision making events qualify to compete at the International Career Development Conference. The top 2 finalist in all other events will advance to International. The fourth through sixth place finalists qualify as alternates and qualify for admission to the various academies provided that the Academy Application is on file (see page 35 of the MS DECA Guide). Number participants per event For those chapters who have students competing in EVERY event offered, a second student or team may be entered. Maximum number of participants per chapter is two for individual events or two teams in a team event. The additional student or team MUST be submitted via e- mail to Tammie Brewer tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us so that verification of all events can take place. ***A chapter MUST have a student competing in every event BEFORE they may enter a second student or team in an event. The second student or team will be submitted via to Tammie Brewer at tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us to be entered manually.*** 27

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33 NEW DECA TOPICS AND EVENT DATES 2015 TOPIC FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENT The 2015 topic for each career category is the development of a plan to better serve a generational group. Working with an existing business/organization of their choice, participants will research the business and its current relations with various generational demographic groups. Students will then develop a plan to better reach one underserved generational group through a revised marketing mix or human resources strategy. Plans may include, but are not limited to, marketing mix revisions, customer service plans, employee training programs, workplace initiatives, or any combination of these elements. The goal of the strategies should be to better serve customers and/or strengthen the workplace environment for members of a specific generation PRODUCTS/SERVICES AND TARGET CUSTOMER DESCRIPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SELLING EVENTS New products, services, and target market customers (prospects) will be identified annually. The participant will research an actual company he/she represents and real product(s)/services(s) to be presented. The participant will also research the business/organization that the product/service will be presented to. Then the participant will present the product(s)/service(s) to meet the needs of the customer (prospect). FINANCIAL CONSULTING EVENT For you will assume the role of financial consultant. A client has scheduled a meeting with you because he/she is looking for advice on how to improve his/her credit score. The client recently checked his/her credit score and discovered that it is 680. The client wants to purchase a home within the next months and thinks a higher credit score may lead to lower interest rates on the mortgage. The client has a fair payment history, only making a few late payments in the past 24 months. The client has three credit cards and is carrying a collective balance of $6,200. You have a meeting scheduled with your client to present your advice. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROFESSIONAL SELLING EVENT For you will assume the role of a relationship manager for an international educational tourism company. A school system in your territory has sent you a request for proposal (RFP) because it wants to send 50 teachers and students to Costa Rica this summer to learn about the ecosystem in Central America. You have a meeting scheduled with the school system s assistant superintendent to present your company s packages and price points. PROFESSIONAL SELLING EVENT For you will assume the role of a sales representative of a major electronics company. A large hospital employing over 2,000 people is searching for wearable technology(ies) to help its workforce be and stay healthy. You have a meeting scheduled with the hospital s human resources manager to pitch your company s products and price points. VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE (VBC) VBC PERSONAL FINANCE, VBC RESTAURANT, VBC RETAIL, VBC SPORTS, Pilot - VBC Hotel Management The Virtual Business Challenge will contain two (2) ICDC qualifying events. Challenge 1: Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. EDT through Friday, November 14, 2014, 5:00 p.m. EST Challenge 2: Monday, January 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. EST through Friday, February 6, 2015, 5:00 p.m. EST THE STOCK MARKET GAME The Stock Market Game will contain one (1) ICDC qualifying event to take place from September 8 through December 12,

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36 ICDC Special Academies APPLICATION Leadership Development/Senior Management Institute/Chapter Management/Thrive Academies Each year the Mississippi DECA Association is allotted a certain number of participants for Special Events at the International CDC, April 25-28, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, based on the previous year s membership. The Membership awards and 4-6 th place winners of the events at State CDC are the first to be allowed to participate in the LDA. Each of these winners MUST complete this application. The remaining allocations are chosen only by application. The application must be completed and turned in at REGISTRATION at STATE CDC. Academy Participants will be announced by the week following State CDC. Applicants should be competitors at State CDC in order to be eligible for the academy positions. Name of Applicant: High School: Chapter Advisor: Grade Level in School: GPA: Describe your participation and involvement in DECA: Rank each Special Event 1 st choice 2 nd choice 3 rd choice Event competing in at Mississippi DECA CDC: (The information listed will be treated as confidential) I understand that if selected I will be representing the Mississippi DECA Association at the International Career Development Conference. I will devote the time and energy to represent Mississippi well. I will attend all sessions and activities designated for the Special Events and participate fully in the activities of the conference. Student s Signature / Date Chapter Advisor Signature / Date I understand that if a student is selected to represent Mississippi DECA Association and my school district at the International Career Development Conference in one of the Leadership Academies that they will not be competing in a competitive event. Our school district understands and supports the importance of leadership training and will allow this student to attend one of the leadership academies. School Official Signature/Title / Date This form MUST be brought to State CDC and turned in at REGISTRATION, February 19, 2014 for any competing student. 32

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38 Door Prize Name Sheet MUST use this form for all conferences Student Name Chapter Chapters wishing to participate must bring a door prize valued at $10-$12 (door prizes can be purchased on site from the Images Booth Jim Bowers) Please cut and place in box at registration table (This form can be duplicated and used for all conferences) 34

39 Please fill this out prior to conference. FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE UPDATE The conference will be held at the Gulfport Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Sunday, November 9 through Monday, November 10, 2014 (SEE AGENDA for activities) 1. Registration - Reservations should be made online at by Friday, October 17, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Mail a copy of the invoice with your check/money order to the address listed on the invoice by October 17, Registration fee is $50.00 per student participate and $15 for advisors. A DECA hat is included with each paid registration. A late fee of $5.00 per participant will be added after this date and may not include a hat. REMEMBER: You must submit your payment, PO or letter from the director/principal before the conference. No monies/checks will be accepted on the day of the conference! 2. Hotel Courtyard By Marriott RESERVATIONS must be faxed or ed to the hotel by noon, October 17, You must pay with a school check and have a copy of your school s tax exemption certificate for tax exemption purposes. Please bring a copy of tax exempt letter with you when checking in. You will not receive an exemption with cash or personal check/credit card. Room cost with tax exemption is: $83.00 for single, double, triple, or quad per night. (See hotel reservation form for additional information in the MS DECA Guide) 3. Door Prizes All chapters wishing to participate must bring a door prize valued at $10- $12. A door prize can be purchased at the DECA Alumni Booth for $10 off DECA Images apparel. Also please complete a door prize name sheet for your students that will be attending prior to arrival in order to help expedite the registration process (see MS DECA Guide). STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE POLICY Conference Registration and Payments For conference registration, a 1) check, 2) money order, or 3) purchase order must be mailed postmarked on or before the published deadline date. If one of these three cannot be provided, then a letter stating that the registration amount will be forthcoming must be included. This letter must be on school letterhead, state the specific amount that will be sent, and include the signature of the CT Director or Principal. If you do not mail, on or before the published deadline date, a 1) check, 2) money order, 3) purchase order, or 4) letter stating that the payment will be made, then your students will not be registered for the conference. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline date. 35

40 I am Mississippi DECA Fall Leadership Conference Contest 1. T-Shirt Contest (Back of shirt only) - Follow these guidelines * : One entry per chapter Must be submitted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch sheet of paper in clear holder with chapter name taped on the BACK of submission (Chapter name may NOT appear on the front) The word DECA as well as the Mississippi DECA theme must be used Design only no color for t-shirt will be chosen at this time Winning design will be used as the design for the State Conference T-Shirt (with modifications) 2. Display Contest Follow these guidelines *: One entry per chapter (can use trifold or painter s tape) Must measure no more than 4ft. by 6ft. including border and may be either landscape or portrait May have a border if desired, but NOT required Must include the DECA State theme. Make sure to include the word DECA on the front of the banner. The Chapter name and advisor name must appear on BACK ONLY. These items MAY NOT appear on the front of banner. The chapter name may be added for display for recruitment after FLC. Must be hung during registration period on Sunday, November 9, 2014 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Winning design may be used at International Competition to parade Mississippi s section during the Opening session. 3. Pin Contest Follow these guidelines * : One entry per chapter Must be submitted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch sheet of paper in clear holder with chapter name taped on the BACK of the submission (Chapter name may NOT appear on the front) Must utilize the national theme Must use the words Mississippi DECA on the design Winner will be announced at the State Career Development Conference Winning design will be used as the design for State Pins for ICDC (with modifications). International DECA Theme: I am DECA State DECA Theme: I am Mississippi DECA Note - Banners can be boards, wooden frame, etc. but cannot be hung on hotel/convention center walls unless painter s tape can hold them. Please adhere to Display guidelines. GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED PLEASE ADHERE TO THE NEW GUIDELINES. All entries not adhering to the above guidelines WILL be disqualified 36

41 AGENDA MISSISSIPPI DECA FALL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport, MS November 8-10, 2014 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, :00-10:00 P.M. DECA Headquarters Board Room State Officers Only 11:30 P.M. Curfew SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, :00-11:00 A.M. State Officers Meeting / Registration Ballroom Lobby Area 9:00-11:00 A.M. Turn in Contest Entries and Door Prizes. Don t forget Banners must be set up during the hours of registration 11:00 A.M. 1:00 PM Lunch on your own 1:00-2:10 P.M. Opening Session Ballroom (Business attire must be worn at all times unless otherwise indicated) Pledge of Allegiance Greetings from Mississippi DECA Foundation Greetings from Mississippi DECA Alumni Greetings from Collegiate DECA Keynote Speaker Rhett Laubach Announcements 2:10-4:00 P.M. Tri-Leadership Training Rhett Laubach Ballroom 4:10 5:30 P.M. I AM DECA Leadership Workshops (see matrix on next page) I am a Leader I am Professional I am Involved I am Prepared 37

42 Leadership Workshop Matrix The following workshops have been designed to give you a basic understanding of your options and opportunities with DECA this year. Name badges are color coordinated with the matrix. Please follow your color to demonstrate that I am DECA. TIME Harbor Ballroom 1 Ballroom 2 Ballroom 3 I am Professional I am Involved I am Prepared Catherine Sentak, Marissa Brown and A.P. Mitchell Sid Albritton, Logan Sears, and Jordan Wesley Sam Murphree, Neely Brown, and Carlie Lambert I am a Leader Continued Leadership Training Rhett Laubach 4:15-4:30 P.M. BLUE GREEN PURPLE RED 4:35-4:50 P.M. RED BLUE GREEN PURPLE 4:55-5:10 P.M. PURPLE RED BLUE GREEN 5:15-5:30 P.M. GREEN PURPLE RED BLUE 5:30-8:00P.M. Dinner (on your own) 8:30-11:00 P.M. DECA DANCE for the MAME Scholarship Account Ballroom $3.00 Entry Fee (Dress business attire or DECA t-shirts, with khaki pants or nice blue jeans. No Shorts or jeans revealing flesh i.e. holes) 11:15-11:30 P.M. Individual Chapter Meeting (see your advisor for details) 11:30 P.M. Mandatory Curfew Students must be in their rooms. Security will be present. Advisors are responsible for their students at all times. Students ARE NOT to exit their assigned rooms after 11:30 P.M. without the presence of their advisors for any reason. Extra security has been hired to escort students to the lobby to meet parents or guardians so they may be sent home at the time of the infraction. Students breaking rules will not be allowed to attend future DECA conferences. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :45-8:45 A.M. MAME Meeting Coastal Room One (Advisors only) 9:00-11:00 A.M. Second General session and Role-Play with Judges Ballroom All will be there for the session 9:00 a.m. Role Play as follows: Blue 9:15-9:40; Red 9:40-10:05; Purple 10:05-10:30; Green 10:30-10:55 - Please be present minutes prior to time in case we are running early - 11:15 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Closing Session Ballroom (Dress is business attire or DECA shirts with khaki pants or nice jeans no shorts or torn jeans) 38

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44 Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront 1600 East Beach Boulevard Gulfport, MS Phone (228) (228) Fax Group Name: Mississippi DECA Fall Leadership Conference November 8-10, Gulfport, Mississippi DEADLINE October 17, 2014 School: Contact Advisor: Address: Phone#: School Address: City/Zip: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Arrival Time: Mark payment Type Card CCheck C Credit Number of Buses or Vans: Credit Card#: Exp.: Room cost with tax exemption is: $83.00 for single, double, triple, or quad per night. Please indicate the name of the persons who will be occupying/sharing each room being reserved: REPRODUCE IF MORE ROOMS ARE NEEDED Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # *TOTAL Rooms Requested *Advance Deposit required 2 weeks prior to arrival date or credit card required to guarantee rooms and rates *PARKING Parking for hotel guest will be complimentary and for meeting participants. Please inform us if you will have buses or oversized vans. Checks should be made payable to Hilton Garden Inn and mailed to Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront 1600 East Beach Boulevard Gulfport, MS *A TA EEMPT CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE CHECK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE EEMPTION STATUS. 40

45 District Conferences Registration We will continue with online registration for all DECA events. Please complete the registration form online at and complete the registration for the District you are assigned. Your chapter must attend the correct district competition. Please refer to the MS DECA guide for a complete list of dates. Deadline for registration is December 12, Fee The registration fee is $15.00 per participant. Advisor registration fee is complimentary, this does not include lunch. A late fee of $5.00 per participant will be added after deadline. Attire All students must wear official business attire. Refer to the National DECA Guide for dress code. No blue jeans or blue jean material of any kind may be worn during this event. Students will be disqualified if they are not properly dressed. Any disqualifications will be done at the discretion of the State DECA Advisor or their designee. State Officer Candidate Information - Potential state officer candidates will qualify at district competition. The qualifying process includes the following: a written test on the Officer Candidate Booklet, an interview with the qualifying team, and a second qualifying speech on the topic What makes you Mississippi DECA? District Office Candidates - Officer Candidates seeking a District Office will be required to give a 2-3 minute campaign speech to the entire delegation during the awards session at district competition. This speech will be based on the candidate s campaign theme. So remember, ALL officer candidates will give one qualifying speech AND District candidates will give their campaign speech at the district conference while candidates vying for office of President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Reporter positions will give their campaign speech at the State CDC in February. District Advisor of the Year Teachers will be given an opportunity to vote for the District advisor of the year at this event. Please don t forget to vote. More detailed information will be provided to each Chapter in November. Please watch your mail/ for this information. 41

46 Mississippi DECA Career Development Conference AGENDA Wednesday, February 18, :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. State Officers Meeting Boardroom 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Curfew Thursday, February 19, :00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conference Registration Mezzanine 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opening Session Windsor I-IV 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Advisors Briefing for Preliminary Competition Warwick 2:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Advisor Briefing for Testing All advisors who are Windsor I-IV Working Individual, Principles, Team, Marketing Representative and Professional Selling Events MUST also assist with testing of their event 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Judges Hospitality & Prep Canteberry 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ALL Competitive Events Testing Windsor I - V Principles Events, Individual Events, Team Events Marketing Representative Events and Professional Selling Events 2:30 p.m. - Until Competition (Presentation only) Business Management & Entrepreneurship Winston I & II Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan (ENI) Entrepreneurship Growing Your Own Business (ENGB) Entrepreneurship Written (ENW) Creating an Independent Business (ENPI) Franchising Business (ENPF) International Business Plan (IBP) Business Operations Research Events Surrey I & II Business Services (BOR) Buying and Merchandising (BMOR) Finance (FOR) Hospitality and Tourism (HTOR) Sports and Entertainment (SEOR) Chapter Team Events Manchester Community Service Project (CSP) Creative Marketing Project (CMP) Entrepreneurship Promotion Project (EPP) Financial Literacy Promotion Project (FLPP) Learn and Earn Project (LEP) Public Relations Project (PRP) 4:00 P.M. Scholarship Testing and Interviews Canteberry 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Set Up for Candidates Rally Mezzanine 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Office Candidates Rally Mezzanine 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. State Officer Voting Session Churchill I & II 42

47 VOTING DELEGATES ONLY FOR VOTING DELEGATE SESSION!!! ALL VOTING DELEGATES MUST BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR. NO OFFICER CANDIDATES OR CANDIDATE ADVISORS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS HALL!!! 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner (on your own) 9:00-11:00 p.m. DECA Dance Windsor I ($3.00 Admission- sponsored by MAME, used for scholarships) Students MUST either dress in business attire or DECA shirts with khaki pants or nice blue jeans (knee length skirt also allowed for females). No shorts or short skirts! These are the only options for dress. 11:30 P.M. CURFEW (students in for the night) Friday, February 20, 2015 Advisors are responsible for their students. VIOLATORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM COMPETITION. 7:45 A.M. Advisors Briefing for Competitive Events Role Play Warwick 7:45 A.M. Judges Hospitality and Prep Canteberry 8:00 A.M. - Until Competency-Based Competitive Events Prep Area Windsor III Role Play Areas Individual Series Accounting Applications (ACT) Apparel and Accessories (AAM) Automotive Services (ASM) Business Finance Series (BFS) Business Services Marketing (BSM) Food Marketing Services (FMS) Hotel and Lodging (HLM) Human Resource Management (HRM) Marketing Management (MMS) Quick Serve Restaurant Management (QSRM) Restaurant and Food Service Management (RFSM) Retail Merchandising (RMS) Sports and Entertainment (SEM) Principles Events Principles of Business Management (PBM) Principles of Finance (PFN) Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (PHT) Principles of Marketing (PMK) Windsor II Windsor I 43

48 Team Events Business Law and Ethics (BLTDM) Buying & Merchandising Team (BTDM) Financial Services Team (FTDM) Hospitality Services Team (HTDM) Marketing Communications Team (MTDM) Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team (STDM) Travel & Tourism Team (TTDM) Marketing Representative Events Advertising Campaign Event (ADC) Fashion Merchandising Promotion (FMP) Sports & Entertainment Promotion (SEPP) Professional Selling Events Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling Event (HTPS) Professional Selling Event (PSE) Windsor I Windsor IV Windsor IV Windsor IV Windsor V Windsor V 2:00 P. M. DECA Advisor Meeting for ICDC Planning (Required if not going to breakfast on Saturday morning) Warwick 5:00 P.M. District IV and V Report for Seating Windsor I - III 5:20 P.M. District I Report for Seating 5:40 P.M. District II and III Report for Seating 6:00 P.M. Grand Awards Banquet Presentations of awards and scholarships to students and advisors 9:30 P.M. - 11:15 P.M. DECA Dance sponsored by the MS DECA Windsor I State Officer Team (Students may remain in banquet attire or change to DECA t-shirt and jeans/khakis/skirts) 11:30 P.M. CURFEW Saturday, February 21, :30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. State Action Team (outgoing and incoming officers and advisors) meeting to discuss changes in policies and new year s agenda 8:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. MAME Meeting and Required ICDC meeting (not required if you were at the meeting on February 20 at 2:00 p.m.) 9:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Continuation of new year s SAT Meeting - Working Breakfast at Bistro Restaurant - SAT) Breakfast covered for State Officer Team and Advisors. 44

49 Marriott Reservation and Policy Form Hotel Reservations Phone (Must call and make reservations first) THEN Fax List to Gloria Cooley at or to Deadline for reservations is January 30, 2015 Group Name: DECA Career Development Conference (CDC) February 19-21, Jackson, Mississippi School: Contact Advisor: Address: Phone#: School Address: City/Zip: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Arrival Time: Mark Payment Type Check Credit Card Number of Buses or Vans Credit Card#: *Room rate $109 per night +11% tax for Single, Double, Triple, or Quad Please indicate the name of the persons who will be occupying/sharing each room being reserved: REPRODUCE IF MORE ROOMS ARE NEEDED Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # Conf. # *TOTAL Rooms Requested *Advance Deposit required 3 weeks prior to arrival date or credit card required to guarantee rooms * Do not reserve rooms and hold them until the last minute. You will be charged one night reservation cost if you do not release rooms by February 5, 2015 and will be charged for all nights if not released prior to 72 hours in advance. *PARKING Parking for HOTEL GUESTS will be complimentary for advisors ONLY for meeting participants parking will be $8.00 per day with guest to pay. Parking is limited and subject to availability. The maximum height clearance for vehicles into the parking garage is 6 ft. 5 inches. For your vans and/or buses that exceed the parking availability, the City of Jackson makes street parking available at a fee. Please register your fan and/or bus when registering participants. *A TA EEMPT CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE CHECK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE EEMPTION STATUS. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: MARRIOTT 45

50 We would like to thank you for choosing the Marriott for your upcoming event! We are honored you chose to stay with us and we are confident your conference will be a remarkable one. We would like to do everything possible to ensure your stay here is exceptionally pleasant. The following information MUST be adhered to in order for the hotel to provide premiere service during your stay: 1. Chaperones: 1 will be required per every 5 rooms. Chaperones room will be assigned among the student rooms if available. 2. Key packets will be given to Chaperones only with the names of the students on each key packet. Room assignments must not be changed in order for the hotel to transfer incoming calls to the correct rooms. If advisor changes the student s rooms, then the advisor must let the hotel know of changes. 3. Check - in time is at 3:00pm 4. Upon arrival students should gather on the Mezzanine while chaperone(s) register(s) and keys are distributed. 5. Escalators will be turned off to prevent injury, unnecessary riding or damage. 6. Curfew is at 11:30pm. All students are required to be in their assigned room and noise to be kept at an appropriate level. 7. Chaperones are required to walk the rooms for their group at 11:30pm and at 12:30am. minimum. 8. Students are required to have their rooms in a neat and organized manner. If the house keeping staff is unable to gain access to room due to excessive clutter the room will not be cleaned that day. If additional towels are required they can exchange dirty towels for clean towels at the front desk. 9. Large trash bags will be given to chaperones upon check in and the students are required to place bag outside of room when full. Hotel will replace bag upon cleaning of room. 10. Pajamas and head coverings are not permitted in the lobby. Students are required to wear standard School clothing and shoes. 11. Elevators are not to be used for riding of floors. When entering the elevators a specific destination is to be pushed on elevator and the student must exit on the floor designated. 12. The Hotel check out time is 12:00 noon. The hotel will, however, store luggage after check-out and before youth leave the hotel. Please request this service at the front desk if needed. 13. Students are required to check out of their own rooms by 11:00 am in order for hotel to inspect rooms for damage to furnishings and to complete damage deposit refunds in a timely manner. 14. Students will not be able to re-enter rooms after 11:00 am. after checkout. If it is necessary for the student to re-enter a vacated room due to a forgotten item, the student with chaperone must come to the front desk and a guest service represent will escort them to the assigned room. 15. Telephone Service: For your convenience pay phones are located on the Lobby level of the Hotel. The telephones in your room are not set up to dial outside of the hotel. In order to obtain outside phone service a credit card or a deposit of $25.00 must be left with the front desk. Room to Room Calls: Simply dial 7 and the three digit room number. If your room number has 4 digits simply dial the room number. If the red light on your telephone is lit, you have a message. Press 41 on your phone and follow the instructions. 16. Students are required to be governed by advisor in charge of that school s group. The entire school group may be discharged if one or more student(s) from that school cannot be controlled. 1. First time, Student will be asked to refrain from the inappropriate behavior. 2. Second time, Student will be asked to refrain from the inappropriate behavior and the Chaperone will be contacted. 3. Third time, the hotel will escort the student to the general office (located in the lobby) and the parents will be called to pick up the student. There will not be a refund of room rental due to a dismissal. 17. No Students will be allowed to loiter in the lobby. 18. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed in The Marriott Exercise Room without the onsite supervision of a guardian. Any students found not adhering to the Hotel polices and standards will result in immediate dismissal from the Hotel. The student will be escorted to the general office (located in the lobby) and the parents will be called to pick up. If more than 1 student from the same school is found not adhering to the Hotel polices and standards the entire school group will be asked to leave hotel property. There will not be a refund of funds paid due to a dismissal. Signature of Chaperone: Date: Must be signed and returned to Hotel by January 30, 2015 with rooming list. 46

51 Mississippi DECA State Conference Program Advertisement Order Form Chapter Name: Advisor: Phone: Student Name: Company Name: Phone: Size Ad bought: Amount Paid: Balance Owed: Company, Representative Signature: Cost Size of Ads $ /8 of page (Business Card Size) $50.00 ¼ of page (one fourth) $ ½ page (half page) $ Full page ad ONLY $ Full page in high school and collegiate programs and includes the sponsorship of an event please designate whether for high school or collegiate event. (Please use letter below when approaching businesses for ads or sponsorships.) All advertisements should be camera ready, preferably in black and white. They must be received by January 23, 2015, to be included in the conference booklet. All ads should be mailed to Tammie Brewer, State Coordinator DECA/Collegiate DECA, Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Student Organization, P. O. Box 771, Jackson, MS Phone # (601) If possible, please mail all ads at one time. Checks should be made payable to Mississippi DECA or Mississippi Collegiate DECA. Please note these funds go to offset cost associated with State Conference (i.e., conference hotel, convention center, printing, food, audio visual, judges gifts, etc.). Ad will be listed in both High School and Collegiate Conference Booklets 47

52 Mississippi DECA/ Collegiate DECA Sponsorship and Awards Program The major objective of the Sponsorship and Awards Program of the Mississippi Association of DECA/ Collegiate DECA is to prepare high school and post-secondary students to become emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA/Collegiate DECA strives to develop maximum student participation, understanding, and participation of our free competitive enterprise system. Through classroom instruction of marketing and youth organization activities, DECA/Collegiate DECA promotes competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. We are asking businesses, individuals or friends of DECA/Collegiate DECA to contribute $ per event to the DECA Alumni Sponsorship and Awards Program. The contributions will be used to purchase trophies and medallions for the top contestants in each category. Trophies are awarded to the individual or first-place team. Medallions are given to the top six individuals or teams in each category. In addition, travel scholarships will be provided to the contestants in each category who will be advancing to the DECA/Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference. The contribution will be distributed as follows: Trophy and Medallions $75.00 Travel Scholarship 1 st Place $ Travel Scholarship 2 nd Place $50.00 Travel Scholarship 3 rd Place $25.00 Benefits to Contributors 1. The sponsor will be listed on the MS DECA State Officers website/newsletter. 2. Sponsors will be given the opportunity to act as judges for the events at the state conference. 3. The sponsor will be given the opportunity to visit classes and speak of career opportunities in their area. 4. The sponsor or a representative will be given the opportunity to attend the DECA/Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference Banquet and present the award for the event sponsored. Sponsors also will receive a full-page ad in both the high school and collegiate programs. 5. All contributions are 100% tax deductible. All checks are made payable to: Mississippi DECA / Collegiate DECA Attn: Tammie Brewer, State Coordinator P.O. Box 771 Suite 202 Jackson, MS Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter. If you have any questions you may contact Tammie Brewer at (601) Partial sponsorship ads are available and will receive the ad listed below in the State Conference Program: $25.00 Business Card Size $50.00 ¼ Page Ad $ ½ Page Ad $ Full Page Ad Please provide us with a camera-ready copy of your advertisement. 48

53 Community Service/Charitable Giving This year s Mississippi Charity is the Salvation Army to assist tornado victims with the National Theme being the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) It is the goal of the State Action Team to promote community service and charitable giving by the following: 1. Encouraging chapters to become involved in promoting MDA as Mississippi s statewide charity. Chapters who give documented $100 or more and/or 100 Community Service Hours will be recognized at the MS DECA Career Development Conference. Must submit documentation of hours and/or financial contribution by January 30, 2015 to MS DECA. 2. Each officer is responsible for ten or more service hours for personal involvement in this statewide charity. The total hours (100+ hours) will be announced at the State Conference to demonstrate their commitment to MDA. I am Service. 49

54 MISSISSIPPI DECA ALIGNMENT BY Chapters District I Brandon High School Callaway High School Canton Career Center Marketing Canton Career Center CPE Clinton High School Florence High School Forest Hill High School Forest-Scott County HCC Rankin Co-op HCC Rankin Marketing HCC Vicksburg Marketing Hinds Career Center Jackson CDC Travel & Tourism Jackson CDC Marketing I Jackson CDC Marketing II Madison Career and Technical Center Murrah High School Pearl High School Richland High School Ridgeland High School District II Byhalia High School Calhoun County CTC Carl Keen Center Hill High Cleveland Career Center DeSoto Central Grenada CTC Greenville Tech Hernando High School Holly Springs Vo-Tech Horn Lake Indianola Career Center Kosciusko-Attala Vo-Tech Lake Cormorant High Larry Summers Vo-Tech North Panola CTC Olive Branch High School Oxford-Lafayette Southaven High School Webster County CTC District III Alcorn CTC Amory Vo-Tech Baldwyn High Columbus High Itawamba High CPE Itawamba High Marketing Millsaps CTC Neshoba Central High Okolona Vo-Tech Pontotoc Ridge Career Center Tupelo High West Point CTC Winston-Louisville CTC District IV Carl Loftin Vo-Tech Columbia Academy Covington County Vo-Tech Laurel CTC Newton County CTC Newton High School Northeast Jones Northeast Lauderdale Ross Collins CTC Smith County CTC South Jones High Southeast Lauderdale Attendance Stringer Attendance Center McComb B & T Magee/Mendenhall North Pike High Tylertown High Wayne County District V Biloxi High CTC George County Gulfport High Hancock County CTC Harrison County CTC Hattiesburg High Moss Point CTC North Forrest Oak Grove HS Perry County Vo-Tech Picayune CTC Poplarville CTC Stone High School Vancleave High If your school is not listed, please contact Tammie Brewer at tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us for any corrections to the online guide. 50

55 MISSISSIPPI DECA ALIGNMENT BY COUNTIES District I Claiborne Hinds Madison Rankin Scott Warren District II Attala Bolivar Calhoun Carroll Choctaw Coahoma DeSoto Grenada Holmes Humphreys Issaquena Lafayette Leflore Marshall Montgomery Panola Quitman Sharkey Sunflower Tallahatchie Tate Tunica Washington Webster Yalobusha Yazoo District III Alcorn Benton Chickasaw Clay Itawamba Kemper Leake Lee Lowndes District III (continued) Monroe Neshoba Noxubee Oktibbeha Pontotoc Prentiss Tippah Tishomingo Union Winston District IV Adams Amite Clarke Copiah Covington Franklin Jasper Jefferson Jefferson Davis Jones Lauderdale Lawrence Lincoln Marion Newton Pike Simpson Smith Walthall Wayne Wilkinson District V Forrest George Greene Hancock Harrison Jackson Lamar Pearl River Perry Stone 51

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57 Membership Information Each chapter should receive a membership package from the National DECA office no later than September 15 th. If you do not receive a packet, notify Michael Mount, DECA Membership at All membership checks are to be sent to the National DECA Office with the proper forms included in the membership package in the On-Line Membership Process. The website to access Membership is: For further details and information, contact DECA Membership. The National DECA website provides additional membership information. Mississippi DECA Dues $ 6.00 International DECA Dues $ 8.00 Total Dues $14.00 per student, advisor or professional member* *Professional and Advisor Dues are the same as student dues. Alumni and Collegiate Dues should be mailed to National DECA. National DECA in return will send the funds to MS DECA / Collegiate DECA. Mississippi Alumni Dues $10.00 (for either division) International Alumni Dues $ 6.00 High School DECA $10.00 Collegiate DECA Total Dues $16.00 High School DECA $20.00 Collegiate DECA Exceptions to the rule: Mississippi Lifetime Alumni Dues $ (mail to Jim Bowers) An Alumnus needs to join both State and/or International DECA as we are a unified state. The only exception would be the Lifetime Alumni dues of $100. If you choose to join just MS DECA Alumni ($ lifetime dues), mail this directly to: Mr. Jim Bowers, 1441 Marwood Road, Byram, MS bowersjr3@aol.com please make checks payable to Mississippi DECA Alumni. Please also join the state membership to receive ALL benefits of Alumni DECA. 53

58 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DECA MEMBERSHIP Who can be a DECA member? DECA membership is available to students with career interests in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and management in grades nine through twelve. DECA membership is also open to DECA advisors, alumni and professional members. Students who are in college may join Collegiate DECA. Each state/provincial association may have additional membership guidelines. Who should join DECA? All students who participate in DECA activities at the local, district, state and/or international levels should pay state/provincial/territorial and DECA Inc. dues. These activities include, but are not limited to, conferences, competitive events, online challenges, scholarship applications and more. Board policy states that all members, including advisors, must pay membership dues. Who is a professional member? Professional members are individuals from the community (i.e., business leaders, judges, internship sponsors, counselors, administrators) who are active with the chapter. They must pay the appropriate DECA Inc. and state/provincial/territorial dues. Professional members receive a pin and card, one year subscription to Dimensions (if a current address is provided) and the value of supporting an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready. Who is an alumni member? Alumni members are individuals who have graduated and wish to remain involved with the program by paying the appropriate DECA Inc. and state/provincial/territorial dues. Alumni members receive a pin and card, one year subscription to Dimensions (if a current address is provided) and the value of supporting an organization that has impacted them and additional emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Where do I login to submit my members? The site can be accessed through our website at or the direct link is What is included in DECA membership? In addition to an official membership card and pin, DECA members receive four issues of Dimensions magazine, have opportunities to attend conferences designed to prepare them for college and careers, can earn recognition and prove their knowledge in DECA's Competitive Events Program, can earn their share of more than $300,000 in scholarships and more. DECA membership is for one school year. What is the deadline for submitting membership? DECA membership is open year around; however, DECA encourages all chapters to activate their chapter by submitting initial membership by November 15. This ensures that the chapter continues to receive communication, publications and services from DECA Inc. The deadline for members to be eligible to compete at the International Career Development Conference is March 1. Each state/provincial association may have additional membership deadlines. What is the minimum number of members needed on a roster? The minimum chapter size is ten (10) student members and one (1) advisor (or any combination of 11 paid members). The only exception is in the case of a new or reactivated chapter, which has two years to obtain the minimum chapter size. In this case, please contact Michael Mount at michael_mount@deca.org, 54

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60 MS DECA ADVISOR OF THE YEAR GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES Requirements 1. Must be a paid member of MAME (Mississippi Association of Marketing Educators), MBEA (Mississippi Business Educators Association) or MS-CPEC (Mississippi Career Pathway Experience Educators) by December 01, of the present school year. Submit Documentation for all areas. 2. DECA ADVISOR OF THE YEAR State Winner will not be eligible again for this award for five years. Guidelines 1. Attendance at Conferences (Max. 25 points) Submit Documentation Points a. Fall Leadership 5 pts. b. Southern Region 5 pts. c. District Conference 5 pts. d. State CDC 5 pts. e. International CDC 5 pts. 2. Membership in Professional Organization (max. 20 pts.) Submit Documentation Points a. MEA/ NBEA 5 pts. Points b. ACTE/MS ACTE 5 pts. Points c. MAME/MBEA/MS-CPEC (req.) 5 pts. Points d. Officer in Organization above 5 pts. Points 3. Outstanding Chapter Activity (max. 5 pts.) Submit Documentation Points 4. Officer Installation Ceremony (max. 5 pts.) Submit Documentation Points 5. DECA Chapter Community Involvement (max. 15 pts.) Submit Documentation Points (Examples: MDA, Salvation Army, St. Jude s, Great American Smoke-out, etc.) 5 points per activity, max. 15 points 6. DECA Conference Involvement (max. 70 pts.) Submit Documentation Points Remember that this is per event, NOT per participant. a. District events 1 pt. per event 15 pts. max. Current Year Points b. State events 1pt. per event, includes running a state officer and manuals 5 pts. max. Previous Year Points c. International 1 pt. per event, includes individual, team and manuals 5 pts. max. Previous Year Points d. National Officer campaigned at Nationals Points 5 pts. Previous Year e. State Officer Candidate 5 pts. Current Year Points f. State Chairperson or Co-Chair In charge of Competency Based Events role play, test, manuals, registration, tabulations, judges, etc. 10 pts. Current Year Points g. State Assistants 5 pts. Current Year Points h. National Chairperson or Co-Chair Competitive Events 15 pts. Previous Year Points i. National Adult Assistant 5 pts. Previous Year Points 7. Promotion of National DECA Month 1 pt. per activity (current year) Points Submit documentation for each activity 5 pts. max. Example: School announcement over P.A. System, local newspaper, billboards, bank marquees, or bulletin board, etc. 8. Outstanding Advisor Activity 5 pts. per activity Points Submit documentation 10 pts. max. Points Innovative new projects/presentations for civic groups, etc. Please complete your folio or scrapbook and attach this sheet with resume. Turn in at state conference registration. Portfolio MUST be submitted with this document. Maximum points that can be awarded 150 Total Points 56

61 Mr. Dewey Blackledge - Former Vocational Director and DECA Advisor, R. H. Watkins High School., Laurel Mr. James R. Bowers - Former State Supervisor of Cooperative and Marketing Education & State DECA Advisor Mr. Alex Box - Former DECA Advisor, R. H. Watkins High School, Laurel +Mrs. Jewel Burgess - Former State Supervisor of Marketing Education Mr. Rick Carpenter - National V.P. and Director of Retail Recruiting, Kinney Shoe Corp., New York +Mr. Jerry Clower - Entertainer, Liberty Honorable Thad Cochran - U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Nelda Davidson - DECA Advisor, Ross Collins Vo-Tech, Meridian +Mr. J. B. Elison - Former Store Manager, J.C. Penney, Gulfport Mrs. Juanita Guntharp - Former DECA Advisor, Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center, Pontotoc Mr. Lionel Hamrick - Former Vocational Director, Ross Collings Vo-Tech, Meridian Mrs. Mary Hairald - Former DECA Advisor, Nettleton High School., Nettleton +Mr. Moody Helms - Former DECA Advisor, Cleveland Dr. Charles Holladay - Former State Superintendent of Education, Newton Mr. Rick Huffman - Sales Director, WCPC Radio, Houston and former State DECA Vice President +Mr. Shade Ishee - Former DECA Advisor, Natchez +Dr. Garvin Johnston - Former State Superintendent of Education Mr. Roy Lawrence - Former Vocational Director, Madison County +Mr. S. H. Leech - Former Public Affairs Director, Chevron U.S.A., Jackson Honorable Trent Lott - U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. +Dr. James Patton - Former Marketing and Co-op Teacher and Collegiate DECA Advisor, Mississippi State University Mr. John Majure - Former DECA Advisor, Gulfport Mr. James Malone - Principal, Nettleton High School, Nettleton & former DECA Advisor, Aberdeen Mr. Robin Mathis - Owner, WCPC Radio Station, Houston Mr. B. C. Messer - Former Assistant State Director of Vocational Education, Jackson Mr. Don Milner - Former Deputy State Director, Vocational & Technical Education, Jackson +Mrs. W. E. Morris - Former DECA Advisor, Grenada Mr. William H. Pace - Former State Supervisor of Marketing Education, Hattiesburg Mr. Grady Palmer - Former DECA Advisor, Coahoma County High School, Clarksdale Mr. Al Propst - Former Marketing Manager, South Central Bell, Jackson Mrs. Kathy Quinn - Former State High School DECA Advisor & current DECA Advisor, Picayune Career & Technology Center, Picayune Mr. David Saliba - Former State Officer and DECA Advisor, Hattiesburg Mr. DeWayne Siegel - Former Chairman, DECA State Advisory Council, Brandon +Mr. Charles Smedley Former Vocational Counselor, Grenada Vocational Center, Grenada +Dr. B.W. Stehr - Former Professor of Business Education, Ole Miss 57

62 +Dr. Jerry Clay Stone - Former Superintendent of Schools, Iuka Mrs. Marion Stroud - Former DECA Advisor, Holly Springs and Jackson Mrs. Martha Cofer - Former DECA Advisor, Grenada Mrs. Maxine Thaggard - Former DECA Advisor, South Panola High School., Batesville +Mrs. Betty Toney - Former DECA Advisor, Hattiesburg Mr. Vickie Waggoner, Former Office Manager, MS DECA +Mr. Clyde Ware - Former Public Affairs Director, Sears, Roebuck & Co., Atlanta Mr. Tim Sides, Peop Loungers Mfg. Company, Inc., Nettleton +Mr. E. G. Wheat - Former Associate State Superintendent of Vocational & Technical Education Mrs. Peggy Webb - Former DECA Advisor, Bay St. Louis and Jackson Mr. Joe Lovisa - Former Vocational Director, Vicksburg-Warren Mrs. Penny Coleman, Former DECA Advisor, McKellar, Columbus Mrs. Pam Horton Former DECA Advisor, Oxford/Lafayette B & I Complex Mr. Henry Hill - Former DECA Advisor, Picayune Vocational Center Mrs. Barbara Williams - Former DECA Advisor, Alcorn County Vo-Tech Center Mr. James Treloar - Former Vocational Director, Oxford/Lafayette B & I Complex Mrs. Frances McCrory - Former DECA Advisor, Hattiesburg Ms. Sondra Luke - Former DECA Advisor, Carthage & Philadelphia High Schools and current Collegiate DECA Advisor Mr. Allen Anthony - Former DECA Advisor, South Panola High School, Batesville Dr. Linda Kay - Former State DECA Coordinator, Jackson Mrs. Sandy Cameron Former DECA Advisor, North Forrest High School Mrs. Mary Nell McAdams - Former DECA Advisor, Tupelo High School Mrs. Barbie Ferguson Former DECA Advisor, Clinton High School Mr. Don Pratt Former DECA Advisor, Neshoba Central High School Mr. Gary Hamm -Former DECA Advisor, Tupelo High School, and Vocational Director-Itawamba AHS Mrs. Sharon Collins - Ramada Inn Convention Center, Tupelo Mrs. Carole Armstrong - Former DECA Advisor, Clinton H. S. and former State Supervisor of Cooperative and Marketing Education Mrs. Lynn Holliday - Former DECA Advisor, HCC Rankin, Pearl Mrs. Lady Anne Bruce - DECA Advisor, Hancock County Mrs. Katherine Dulaney Former DECA Advisor, New Albany Mrs. Gwyn Cooper - Former DECA Advisor, Forest-Scott County Mrs. Dot Juneau Former DECA Advisor, Tylertown Mr. Ernie Moore - Former DECA Advisor, Winston-Louisville Mrs. Jan Huckaby - Former DECA Advisor, Southaven Mrs. Ruth Couch - Former DECA Advisor, Pascagoula Mr. Ricky McNeese Former DECA Advisor, Amory Mr. Stan Benson Former DECA Advisor, Oak Grove, and former State DECA Advisor Mrs. Donna Cook - DECA Advisor, HCC Vicksburg Mrs. Donna Grissom Former DECA Advisor, Leland Mr. Robin Niles - Former DECA Advisor, West Point Mrs. Sherry Bouler Former DECA Advisor, Callaway High School Mrs. Julie Williamson DECA Advisor, Harrison Central 58

63 Mrs. Tammie Brewer Former DECA Advisor, HCC Rankin, Pearl & Madison B&C and Current State DECA Advisor Mrs. Cindy Barrett Former DECA Advisor, Forest/Scott County Mrs. Carolyn Nunley-King DECA Advisor Madison Career and Technical Center, Former DECA Advisor, Madison Central Mrs. Nancy Bawcum DECA Advisor, Vancleave High School +Mr. Clayton Marble DECA Advisor, Oliver Branch High School Mrs. Lisa Wilbourn DECA Advisor, Grenada Career & Technical Center Mr. Darrell Rutland Former DECA Advisor, Pearl High School Mr. David Brinkley Former DECA Advisor, New Albany, Greenville, Hernando High School Mrs. Kathy Dawkins Former DECA Advisor, Millsaps Career and Technology Center Mrs. Sandra Gatlin Former DECA Advisor, McComb Career and Technical Center + Donates Deceased Member 59

64 Make a fellow DECA Advisor s year by nominating him or her for the Date of Nomination: Name of Nominee: Address: Phone: Nominee involvement with DECA: Total # of Years Involved with DECA: Reason Nominee is being considered for Award: Person making nomination: A current DECA Advisor must submit nomination form to state office by November 9, State office submits nominations to nominating committee. Nominating committee will submit up to two finalists to state office. A ballot is prepared and the current DECA state officers vote on winners during the Winter Executive Committee meeting. A letter of recommendation should accompany application. Mail, Fax, or (or bring to Fall Leadership) to: Tammie Brewer, Student Organizations, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, MS Fax: tbrewer@mde.k12.ms.us GENERAL GUIDELINES 60

65 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS CLAYTON MARBLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - SPONSORED BY STATE OFFICERS MAME SCHOLARSHIP MS DECA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (Same criteria and rating used for ALL Scholarship Applications) 1. The Scholarship shall be awarded to the student who shows outstanding scholastic ability as well as displays involvement in school and community affairs, regardless of major in college. 2. This scholarship shall be presented to the college of the recipient's choice in the case of the Clayton Marble Memorial Scholarship and directly to the student for the MAME and Alumni Scholarships. 3. The recipient must: A. be a senior in high school B. be a fully paid member of the Mississippi Association of DECA C. not be a current State Officer for the Clayton Marble Memorial Scholarship 4. The candidate chosen for each Scholarship shall submit the following in portfolio style: A. A letter of recommendation from his/her advisor B. An official sealed transcript showing at least a "B" average for all high school work through the previous fall semester, (school grading system must be included ) C. Items listed on the "Leadership Component" requirement (see attached rating sheet). 5. The recipient shall be chosen on the basis of a point system for the following categories: A. Written Test B. Interview C. Leadership Component 6. Selected judges will conduct the interview. Interviews shall be given by a minimum of three judges to include: The DECA Chairman of the Board, one MAME representative, and one MS DECA Alumni member. 7. Interviews shall be conducted at fifteen (15) minute intervals. Judges will be given equal opportunity to question each candidate. All interview questions for all Scholarships should be worded to bring out creativity and ingenuity of the candidate. 61

66 8. Each interviewing judge shall rate each candidate based on the scale as stated in A, B, and C. A points, personality B points, knowledge of marketing and management C points, the answer of overall questions 9. Interview scores shall be averaged to determine the overall interview score. 10. The written test will consist of 50 multiple choice questions on Marketing and Economic Fundamentals. Maximum points on test are The interview score will be added to the test and leadership component scores. The candidate with the highest overall score shall be awarded the Clayton Marble Memorial Scholarship, second place will be awarded the MS DECA Alumni Scholarship and third place will be awarded the MAME Scholarship. 12. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest interview score shall be named the recipient. 13. Any chapter that recommends a candidate for a Scholarship shall submit a minimum donation of $20.00 to the DECA scholarship fund for each nominee submitted. Chapters may submit a maximum of three candidates. Chapters not recommending a candidate are also encouraged to contribute to the fund. 14. Scholarship criterion is subject to change only under the supervision of the State Coordinator of Mississippi DECA and a two-thirds vote of the Executive Council. 15. The recipient shall receive the scholarship award check when an official letter of school admission from the registrar's office is received by the State Department. This letter must be received within one-year after the presentation of the scholarship award. 16. In the event that the recipient does not attend school within the one year period, the scholarship money allotted the recipient will remain the property of Mississippi DECA. 62

67 Scholarship Application $20 donation per applicant required - for all scholarships (one per student) Check payable to MS DECA (please type information) Name Home Address Phone School Name Address Phone Fax Advisor GPA Career Plans College you plan to attend Application should be the cover sheet for portfolio! Applications must be received in the State Office by January 24,

68 PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP COMPONENT PORTFOLIOS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: OFFICES HELD Local - 10 Points (Maximum of 30 Points) State - 10 Points Committee Chairperson - 5 Points (The above may include any organization) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENT - 5 Points Each (Maximum of 15 points) Description and/or documentation required ETRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT - 2 Points Each (Maximum of 10 points) INVOLVEMENT IN DECA COMPETITION - District - 5 Points for Entering; 3 Additional Points for placing among the Top 3; State Event - 5 points for entering NEWS ARTICLES WRITTEN AND PUBLISHED - 2 Points each (Maximum of 6 points must be submitted to the MS DECA Reporter for publication) Documentation Required LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Submit 2 letters (Maximum of 5 points each will be awarded total of 10 points) (This is in addition to chapter advisor's letter) 150 word Essay: "How can Education through DECA provide one with a Marketable Future?"." This should be double-spaced and hand written by the student. Creativity - 5 points Neatness - 5 points Completeness of thought - 5 points TOTAL POINTS NOTE: This should be submitted at registration at the State Career Development Conference in a portfolio along with the advisor's letter of recommendation and an official school transcript showing at least a "B" average for all high school work through the fall semester of the current year. Comments: : Judge Initials SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW COMPONENT 64

69 Student Name Mississippi High School DECA (INTERVIEW RATING SHEET) Personality and Leadership Qualities (Possible 35 points) Enthusiasm Interest Communication skills Confidence Knowledge of Marketing and Management (Possible 30 points) Free Enterprise concept Future career goals How Business/Marketing Education/Coop has assisted in career goal Overall General Questions (Possible 35 points) Involvement in DECA activities Civic Involvement - College major Other scholarship applied for Career objectives and ambitions TOTAL POINTS NOTE: Test and Leadership Component scores will be added to this score to determine total points. Comments: : Judge Initials 65

70 CROSSWALK Business / Marketing Program Units & Common Core State Standards With DECA Competitive Events Business Fundamentals Marketing and Economics Common Core Standards EVENTS Units Units Reading Writing Speaking & Language Media & Math Listening Technology Advertising Campaign 2, 3, 4 8, 10, 14 Account Applications 2, 3, 4, 6 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 Series Apparel & Accessories 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Marketing Series Automotive Services 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Marketing Series Business Finance Series 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Marketing Series Business Law and Ethics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Team Decision Making Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Operations Research Buying and 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Merchandising Operations Research Event Buying and 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Merchandising Management Team Decision Making Community Service 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Project Creative Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Project Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Innovation Plan Entrepreneurship Growing your Own Business 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 66

71 Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Participating Event- Franchise Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Participating Event- Independent Entrepreneurship 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Promotion Project Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Written Fashion Merchandising 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 Promotion Plan Financial Consulting 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 8, 9, 15 Event Financial Services Team 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 Decision Making Financial Literacy 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 Promotion Project Finance Operations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 Research Event Food Marketing Series 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Hotel and Lodging 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Management Hospitality Services 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Management Team Decision Making Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Operations Research Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Professional Selling Human Resource 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Management International Business 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Plan Learn & Earn Project 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Marketing Communications Team Decision Making 2, 3, 4 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 67

72 Marketing Management 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Personal Financial 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 Literacy Event Principles of Business 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Management & Administration Principles of Finance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 Principles of Hospitality 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and Tourism Principles of Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Professional Selling 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 Public Relations Project 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Quick Serve Restaurant 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Management Series Restaurant and Food 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Service Management Retail Merchandising 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Sports & Entertainment 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Sports and 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 Entertainment Marketing Series Sports and 1, 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 Entertainment Operations Research Event Sports and 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 Entertainment Promotion Plan Stock Market Game 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Travel & Tourism 2, 3, 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Marketing Management Team Decision Making 68

73 Virtual Business Challenge - Hotel Management Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant Virtual Business Challenge - Retail Virtual Business Challenge - Sports 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 69

74 CROSSWALK Business / Management Program Units & Common Core State Standards With DECA Competitive Events Business Fundamentals Management Common Core Standards EVENTS Units Units Reading Writing Speaking & Language Media & Math Listening Technology Advertising Campaign 2, 3, 4 8, 10, 12 Account Applications 2, 3, 4, 6 10, 12 Series Apparel & Accessories 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Marketing Series Automotive Services 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Marketing Series Business Finance Series 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 10, 12 Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4, Marketing Series Business Law and Ethics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Team Decision Making Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Operations Research Buying and 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Merchandising Operations Research Event Buying and 2, 3, 4, 5 10, 12 Merchandising Management Team Decision Making Community Service 1, 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Project Creative Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Project Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 70

75 Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Growing your Own Business Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Participating Event- Franchise Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Participating Event- Independent Entrepreneurship 2, 3, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Promotion Project Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Written Fashion Merchandising 2, 3, 4 8, 10, 12 Promotion Plan Financial Consulting 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 10, 12 Event Financial Services Team 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 10, 12 Decision Making Financial Literacy 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 8, 10, 12 Promotion Project Finance Operations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 9, 10, 12 Research Event Food Marketing Series 1, 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Hotel and Lodging 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Management Hospitality Services 2, 3, 4 10, 11, 12 Management Team Decision Making Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 11, 12 Operations Research Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10, 11, 12 Professional Selling Human Resource 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Management International Business 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 10, 11, 12 Plan Learn & Earn Project 1, 2, 3, 4 10, 12 71

76 Marketing 2, 3, 4 8, 10, 12 Communications Team Decision Making Marketing Management 2, 3, 4, 5 9, 10, 12 Personal Financial 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 10, 11, 12 Literacy Event Principles of Business 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Management & Administration 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Principles of Finance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 10, 11, 12 Principles of Hospitality 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10, 11, 12 and Tourism Principles of Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10, 11, 12 Professional Selling 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10, 12 Public Relations Project 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Quick Serve Restaurant 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Management Series Restaurant and Food 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Service Management Retail Merchandising 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Sports & Entertainment 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Sports and 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Entertainment Marketing Series Sports and 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 12 Entertainment Operations Research Event Sports and 2, 3, 4 10, 12 Entertainment Promotion Plan Stock Market Game 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 10, 12 Travel & Tourism 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 11 Marketing Management Team Decision Making 72

77 Virtual Business Challenge Hotel Management Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant Virtual Business Challenge - Retail Virtual Business Challenge - Sports 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 9, 10, 12 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 9, 10, 12 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 9, 10, 12 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 9, 10, 12 73

78 CROSSWALK Lodging, Hospitality and Tourism Program Units & Common Core State Standards With DECA Competitive Events Lodging, Hospitality and Tourism Management I Lodging, Hospitality and Tourism Management II Common Core Standards EVENTS Units Units Reading Writing Speaking & Language Media & Math Listening Technology Advertising Campaign 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 15, 16 Account Applications 3 10, 13, 16 Series Apparel & Accessories 3 10, 16 Marketing Series Automotive Services 3 10, 16 Marketing Series Business Finance Series 3 10, 13, 16 Business Services 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 16 Marketing Series Business Law and Ethics ALL ALL Team Decision Making Business Services 3, 7, 9 10, 12, 13, 16 Operations Research Buying and Merchandising Operations Research Event 3, 7, 9 10, 13, 16 Buying and Merchandising Management Team Decision Making Community Service Project Creative Marketing Project Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan 3 10, 11, 16 3, 7, 9 10, 16 3, 7, 9 10, 16 ALL ALL 74

79 Entrepreneurship ALL ALL Growing your Own Business Entrepreneurship ALL ALL Participating Event- Franchise Entrepreneurship ALL ALL Participating Event- Independent Entrepreneurship ALL ALL Promotion Project Entrepreneurship ALL ALL Written Fashion Merchandising 3 10, 15, 16 Promotion Plan Financial Consulting 3, 7 10, 16 Event Financial Services Team 3 10, 16 Decision Making Financial Literacy 3 10, 16 Promotion Project Finance Operations 3 10, 13, 16 Research Event Food Marketing Series ALL ALL Hotel and Lodging ALL ALL Management Hospitality Services ALL ALL Management Team Decision Making Hospitality and Tourism ALL ALL Operations Research Hospitality and Tourism ALL ALL Professional Selling Human Resource ALL 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 Management International Business 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 Plan Learn & Earn Project 1, 3, 7 10, 12, 16 75

80 Marketing 3, 7, 9 10, 15, 16 Communications Team Decision Making Marketing Management 3 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 Personal Financial 3 10, 16 Literacy Event Principles of Business 3, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 Management & Administration Principles of Finance 3 10, 13, 16 Principles of Hospitality ALL ALL and Tourism Principles of Marketing 3, 9 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 Professional Selling 3, 9 10, 15, 16 Public Relations Project 3, 7, 9 10, 16 Quick Serve Restaurant ALL ALL Management Series Restaurant and Food ALL ALL Service Management Retail Merchandising 3 10, 16 Sports & Entertainment 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 16 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Sports and 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 11, 12, 16 Entertainment Marketing Series Sports and 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 12, 13, 16 Entertainment Operations Research Event Sports and 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 12, 15, 16 Entertainment Promotion Plan Stock Market Game 3 10, 12, 16 Travel & Tourism ALL ALL Marketing Management Team Decision Making 76

81 Virtual Business Challenge Hotel Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant Virtual Business Challenge - Retail Virtual Business Challenge Sports & Entertainment ALL ALL 3 10, 13, 16 ALL ALL 3 10, 16 3, 7, 8, 9 10, 12, 16 77

82 CROSSWALK Business / Finance & Accounting Program Units & Common Core State Standards With DECA Competitive Events Business Fundamentals Finance and Accounting Common Core Standards EVENTS Units Units Reading Writing Speaking & Language Media & Math Listening Technology Advertising Campaign 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Account Applications 2, 3, 4, 6 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, 7 Series Apparel & Accessories 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Marketing Series Automotive Services 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Marketing Series Business Finance Series 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 7 Marketing Series Business Law and Ethics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Team Decision Making Business Services 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 7 Operations Research Buying and 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 7 Merchandising Operations Research Event Buying and 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 7 Merchandising Management Team Decision Making Community Service 1, 2, 3, 4 2 Project Creative Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Project Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 Innovation Plan Entrepreneurship Growing your Own Business 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 78

83 Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 Participating Event- Franchise Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 Participating Event- Independent Entrepreneurship 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 7 Promotion Project Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 Written Fashion Merchandising 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4. 7 Promotion Plan Financial Consulting 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Event Financial Services Team 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Decision Making Financial Literacy 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Promotion Project Finance Operations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Research Event Food Marketing Series 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Hotel and Lodging 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Management Hospitality Services 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Management Team Decision Making Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Operations Research Hospitality and Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 7 Professional Selling Human Resource 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 3, 6, 7 Management International Business 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Plan Learn & Earn Project 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 7 Marketing Communications Team Decision Making 2, 3, 4 2, 7 79

84 Marketing Management 2, 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 7 Personal Financial 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Literacy Event Principles of Business Management & Administration 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Principles of Finance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Principles of Hospitality 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 7 and Tourism Principles of Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 7 Professional Selling 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2 Public Relations Project 2, 3, 4 2 Quick Serve Restaurant 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Management Series Restaurant and Food 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Service Management Retail Merchandising 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Sports & Entertainment 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Sports and 2, 3, 4 2, 7 Entertainment Marketing Series Sports and 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 7 Entertainment Operations Research Event Sports and 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Entertainment Promotion Plan Stock Market Game 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Travel & Tourism 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 7 Marketing Management Team Decision Making 80

85 Virtual Business Challenge Hotel Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant Virtual Business Challenge - Retail Virtual Business Challenge - Sports 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 3, 7 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 3, 7 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 3, 7 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 3, 7 81

86 CROSSWALK Entrepreneurship Program Units & Common Core State Standards With DECA Competitive Events Entrepreneurship Common Core Standards EVENTS Units Reading Writing Speaking & Language Media & Math Listening Technology Advertising Campaign 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Account Applications 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Series Apparel & Accessories 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Marketing Series Automotive Services 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Marketing Series Business Finance Series 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Business Services 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Marketing Series Business Law and Ethics ALL Team Decision Making Business Services ALL Operations Research Buying and ALL Merchandising Operations Research Event Buying and 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Merchandising Management Team Decision Making Community Service ALL Project Creative Marketing ALL Project Entrepreneurship ALL Innovation Plan Entrepreneurship Growing your Own Business ALL 82

87 Entrepreneurship ALL Participating Event- Franchise Entrepreneurship ALL Participating Event- Independent Entrepreneurship ALL Promotion Project Entrepreneurship ALL Written Fashion Merchandising 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Promotion Plan Financial Consulting 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Event Financial Services Team 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Decision Making Financial Literacy 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Promotion Project Finance Operations ALL Research Event Food Marketing Series 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Hotel and Lodging 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Management Hospitality Services 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Management Team Decision Making Hospitality and Tourism ALL Operations Research Hospitality and Tourism ALL Professional Selling Human Resource 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9 Management International Business ALL Plan Learn & Earn Project ALL Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 Communications Team Decision Making Marketing Management 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 83

88 Personal Financial 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Literacy Event Principles of Business ALL Management & Administration Principles of Finance 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Principles of Hospitality 1, 2, 6, 9 and Tourism Principles of Marketing 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 Professional Selling ALL Public Relations Project 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Quick Serve Restaurant 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 Management Series Restaurant and Food 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 Service Management Retail Merchandising 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Sports & Entertainment 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Sports and 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 Entertainment Marketing Series Sports and ALL Entertainment Operations Research Event Sports and ALL Entertainment Promotion Plan Stock Market Game ALL Travel & Tourism 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 Marketing Management Team Decision Making Virtual Business 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 Challenge - Hotel Virtual Business 1, 5, 6, 7, 9 Challenge Personal Finance 84

89 Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant Virtual Business Challenge - Retail Virtual Business Challenge - Sports 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 85

90 Office of Student Organizations P.O. Box 771 Jackson, Mississippi msdeca.com The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the nondiscrimination policies of the Mississippi Department of Education. Director, Office of Human Resources Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 203 Jackson, Mississippi