CHAPTER SUCCESS GUIDE

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1 CHAPTER SUCCESS GUIDE

2 CHAPTER SUCCESS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter... 4 About DECA... 5 What is DECA?... 5 DECA's Mission and Values... 5 DECA's Guiding Principles... 5 DECA Facts... 7 Contact Information... 9 State Management Team... 9 Website Address... 9 State Office Board of Trustees DECA, Inc Key National Contacts DECA Images Contact Information State Officer Team State Officer Contact Information State Officer Biographies Running for State Office Running for National Office Social Media What is Social Media? How Nevada DECA Will Use Social Media Calendar Key Deadlines Complete Calendar Membership Information Frequently Asked Questions About Membership New and Reactivated Chapters... 28

3 Theme for the Year DECA Guide National Membership Campaign Chapter Grants New Chapter Starter Grants Programs DECA Month Global Entrepreneurship Week DECA Knowledge Test Special Recognition Awards Scholarships National Scholarships Conferences ICDC Winners Competitive Events Competitive Events Outline Competitive Event Information Competitive Events Update Table of Events Summary Chapter Awards Program Dress Code Code of Conduct Policies Nevada DECA Chapter Registration/Membership/Payment Policy Governance Constitution Bylaws... 53

4 WELCOME LETTER Welcome back Nevada DECA, Although the Summer of DECA has come to an end, your State Officer Team is eager to kickoff this school year. We have been working diligently this summer towards making this year Limitless for you and all of Nevada DECA's members. We can't wait for Nevada to see the work we have been doing. This year will begin with the Chapter Officer Academy and Advisor Conference taking place this September, offering resources to help advisors and members improve their DECA experiences in their chapters. Shortly after, Nevada members will have the opportunity to join us at the Western Region Leadership Conference in Phoenix where there will be able to connect with members all across the region and learn valuable leadership skills that they can take back to their schools and communities. Throughout the year, we will be hosting Chapter Leadership Council calls which will provide information to Chapter Officers on how each member can contribute to their chapter in different ways. These calls are a great way for chapter leaders to get new ideas and network with each other. We also post videos on our YouTube channel and informative blogs on our website, NevadaDECA.org, that are meant to help members with everything from competition skills to community service. With these tools, Nevada DECA can be better than ever and be more prepared for this years State and International Career and Development conferences. With school starting again, things can get a bit busy and hectic. We hope that this Chapter Success Guide will make it easier to succeed and achieve all your goals. Remember: what you can do is INFINITE! All the best, Aria Khiabani, State President 4 PAGE

5 ABOUT DECA WHAT IS DECA? Founded in 1946, DECA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 200,000 high school members, 4,500 advisors, and 15,000 postsecondary collegiate division members around the world. The student members of DECA are smart, dedicated individuals already actively involved in preparing for successful careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Nevada DECA is a member association of DECA, Inc. with nearly 2,000 members. DECA'S MISSION AND VALUES Mission Statement: DECA s mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Values: DECA s core values and attributes are competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. These values are central to DECA s mission and purpose in classrooms around the world. DECA'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES DECA s eight guiding principles are organized around the organization s emblem, the DECA Diamond. The inner four points of the DECA Diamond represent the guiding principles which address the purpose of DECA s comprehensive learning program: Integrates into Classroom Instruction Applies Learning Connects to Business Promotes Competition 5 PAGE

6 The outer four points of the DECA Diamond address the results of DECA s comprehensive learning program. DECA prepares the next generation to be: Academically Prepared Community Oriented Professionally Responsible Experienced Leaders Descriptor: DECA s mission and guiding principles are concisely described by its official descriptor. DECA Inc. encourages the use of the descriptor in written documents such as press releases, Web sites, fliers and brochures. The descriptor reads: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. DECA s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. DECA Inc. is as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 200,000 members in all 50 U.S. 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, district and international departments of education authorize DECA s programs. For more information, visit 6 PAGE

7 DECA FACTS Governance: DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It was founded in Purposes: DECA Inc. has three primary purposes: to assist chartered associations in the growth and development of DECA; to further develop education in marketing and distribution which will contribute to occupational competence; and to promote understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive, enterprise system. Membership: DECA has chartered associations in all 50 states, as well as members in the District of Columbia, the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Student membership includes over 200,000 high school members in 5,000 chapters, as well as over 15,000 members attending over 200 colleges and universities in Collegiate DECA. Headquarters: 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA Main: (703) Fax: (703) Emblem: DECA s official emblem is the DECA Diamond. Mission Statement: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. 7 PAGE

8 Tagline and Identifier: DECA no longer uses a tagline or identifier. DECA should be described using its mission statement. Color: DECA s official color is blue. Executive Directors: Frank Peterson & John Fistolera Regions of DECA: Western Region (13 states plus Guam) Central Region (13 states and Manitoba, Canada) North Atlantic Region (12 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada) Southern Region (12 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) Divisions of DECA: High School Division, Collegiate Division, Alumni Division and Professional Division. 8 PAGE

9 CONTACT INFORMATION STATE MANAGEMENT TEAM Nevada DECA State Director Curtis Haley Phone: (541) Fax: (702) Nevada DECA Executive Director Brycen Woodley Phone: (503) Fax: (702) Nevada DECA State Officer Coach Stephen Perkins WEBSITE ADDRESS Nevada DECA: DECA: SOCIAL MEDIA ADDRESSES Facebook: YouTube: 9 PAGE

10 STATE OFFICE Nevada DECA State Office P.O. Box 912 Jacksonville, OR Fax: (702) Main Line: Web: BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alan Fulks Retired, Fairway Chevrolet Aria Khiabani State Officer Representative State President Christine Nelson Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - Nevada Department of Education Terry Ertman Advisor Representative Basic Academy NATIONAL OFFICE Hazeer Razack Wells Fargo Bank Gilma Rivera State Officer Representative State VP of Marketing Melissa Scott Education Programs Professional - Nevada Department of Education Brycen Woodley Executive Director, Nevada DECA, Inc. Bonito Sahagun Creative Collaboration Cariela Santana The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Gabe Silva Advisor Representative East CTA Ryan Underwood Senior Director DECA Inc Association Drive Reston, VA T (703) F (703) info@deca.org 10 PAGE

11 KEY NATIONAL CONTACTS Frank Peterson & John Fistolera Co-Interim Executive Directors Christopher Young Director, High School Division Michael Mount Director of Data Management/Membership Ryan Witzig Director of Learning and Assessment DECA IMAGES CONTACT INFORMATION DECA IMAGES 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA Phone: Fax: Julie Kandik Director Jackie Crichton Customer Service Representative 11 PAGE

12 STATE OFFICER TEAM STATE OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION Aria Khiabani, Ed. W. Clark High School State President Morgan Heath-Powers, Davidson Academy Vice President of Leadership Amanda Jiang, West Career and Technical Academy Vice President of Finance Gilma Rivera, Arbor View High School Vice President of Marketing D Nasia Thompson, Arbor View High School Vice President of Hospitality Adam Esrig, West Career & Technical Academy Vice President of Career Development 12 PAGE

13 STATE OFFICER BIOGRAPHIES Aria Khiabani State President Aria Khiabani is a sophomore at Ed. W. Clark High School in the Academy of Math Science Arts and Technology who has been a member of DECA for two years now. He is excited this year to serve as the State President of Nevada DECA. Before becoming a State Officer, he was the Executive Director of Clark DECA, a position in which he helped introduce many innovations to his local chapter. Aria likes to play on the varsity tennis team and guitar in his free time. He also plays violin in the Clark High School Orchestra and loves to record jazz and hip hop in his recording studio. After high school, he plans to attend a school on the east coast to attain a law and business degree. He has a strong passion for DECA and is proud to serve the members of Nevada. He cannot wait to begin working on making the next DECA year amazing! Aria loves public speaking and meeting new people, especially DECA friends who share the same love for this organization. He believes DECA does not only prepare students for careers in business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship, but it also prepares them to become future leaders. Morgan Heath-Powers Vice President of Leadership Honored and excited to serve as your very first Nevada DECA Vice President of Leadership, Morgan Heath-Powers is eager to continue broadening the scope of this life-changing organization to further enhance lasting leadership experiences for all members. Morgan is a sophomore at Davidson Academy in Reno, and has been an active member in her school s chapter since freshman year. With a recent win in Human Resources Management, Morgan is thrilled to be traveling to ICDC for the second year in a row. It 13 PAGE

14 is through these experiences that Morgan has come to understand just the kind of energy and empowerment the organization exudes through its competitive atmosphere. But furthermore, she has developed a deep passion for the DECA story she tells, through which she feels she continues to become an even stronger leader, far outlasting her time as part of this incredible organization. When Morgan isn t DECA-cating herself to the efforts of her chapter and State Officer Team, she also spends much of her time serving fellow students as a Peer Advising Liaison at Davidson Academy. With a passion for fitness and wellness, Morgan plays an active role as co-founder and president of the Davidson Academy Running Club, bringing health initiatives to a small school that previously had no sports or athletic teams. In her free time, Morgan volunteers regularly at the Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum in Reno and works as an assistant tennis coach at Caughlin Athletic Club. Entering this new position, Morgan is excited to collaborate with such an incredible team of fellow state officers to make this year in Nevada DECA the best this state has seen. With a vision to provide even more readily available resources on life-long leadership development to DECA members, Morgan is thrilled to begin this new journey in her high school career one she is confident will bring success to Nevada DECA as a whole. Gilma Rivera Vice President of Marketing Gilma Rivera is honored to serve as your Nevada DECA Vice President of Marketing. She is eager to strengthen the unification of Nevada DECA by using the power of social media and conquering challenges along the way. As a senior at Arbor View High School, Gilma is enrolled in the Marketing Program of Study. A dedicated member of DECA since her freshman year, Gilma has had the privilege to serve three different officer positions including as chapter president. She has gained great knowledge by attending the Western Region Leadership Conference in California, the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Texas, and the Western Region Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. With this experience, Gilma has a clear 14 PAGE

15 understanding of how crucial networking and social media is throughout Nevada s delegation of emerging leaders. Although DECA is Gilma s true devotion, she finds time to dedicate to other passions and extracurricular activities. She has played the violin since the age of eight and is also a performer in her school s top orchestra. Along with the violin, she also plays the ukulele, guitar, viola, and piano. Gilma is also a member of Arbor View s Student Organization of Latinos, Cultural Diversity Committee, and Interclub Council. It has been Gilma s dream since her freshman year to serve as a Nevada DECA State Officer. DECA has instilled great qualities in Gilma and has taught her many useful things. She cannot wait for the amazing networking opportunities we will have for the year. Amanda Jiang Vice President of Finance Amanda Jiang, a junior in the business program at West Career and Technical Academy, is honored and proud to serve Nevada DECA as the first Vice President of Finance! Amanda is truly eager to embark on this journey in expanding and working for the better of DECA and its members. Ever since joining DECA her freshman year, Amanda knew that DECA was her passion and devotion. Not only did Amanda gain the skills to interact and connect with members, she was taught invaluable lessons including teamwork, public speaking, and most importantly, confidence. Because DECA has significantly impacted Amanda s life, she is eternally grateful for such a great privilege. Amanda has had a passion for music ever since she was young and has been recognized for her ability to play the viola and the piano. Her musical accomplishments resulted in several superior awards. In addition to music, Amanda also loves to dance. Her dedication results in hours of practice a week. In her spare time, she likes to volunteer for her church, police station, and St. Baldricks. Because Amanda is trilingual, she uses that to help the children that she babysits, encouraging them to speak their native language. 15 PAGE

16 A former teacher once told Amanda a quote from Napoleon Hill: What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve, which inspired Amanda to become more confident in herself. Not only does Amanda want the best for DECA, but she also wants to connect with every member. Amanda is so fortunate to start her journey with every member into a new wonderful year! D Nasia Thompson Vice President of Hospitality As an incoming senior at Arbor View High School for the school year, D Nasia Thompson is beyond excited and honored to serve Nevada DECA as the first Vice President of Hospitality. Joining her sophomore year, D Nasia had no idea DECA would offer so many opportunities to learn crucial leadership skills and build amazing relationships within the organization. She looks forward to fulfilling her potential as a leader and bringing Nevada DECA to new heights. Her passion for creating positive change and engaging herself in educational organizations drove her to serve as Arbor View DECA s Vice President of Hospitality and the secretary of Arbor View s Black Student Union for the school year. As an active member of her high school s National Honor Society for three years, she has volunteered over 200 hours of community service. Her love for reading inspired her to volunteer at her local library and she was presented the Volunteer Appreciation Award by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation in Thoroughly involved in her academics, D Nasia was awarded the Arbor View Academic Letter Award in In the quest to expand her knowledge, D Nasia plans to earn a degree and pursue a career in Business Administration. The skills she has obtained from experiences in DECA have motivated her to pursue her dreams. Her favorite quote, by Walt Disney, is If you can dream it, you can do it! 16 PAGE

17 Adam Esrig State Secretary Originally from New York, but now a proud Las Vegan, Adam is proud to serve as Nevada DECA s Vice President of Career Development! He has actively pursued a successful school and social life at West Career & Technical Academy, where he will be a junior in the school year. Adam has been an active member of his school s DECA chapter for two years, where he is the VP of Corporate Outreach. During the first year of his DECA career, he won first place in the Principle of Business Management event at the 2016 Nevada DECA State Career Development Conference, and attended the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN. Outside of DECA, Adam is part of the WCTA Student Council as the Sophomore Class Treasurer, and was also the captain of the WCTA Science Bowl team at the 2017 Nevada Science Bowl. In addition to curricular activities, Adam also enjoys swimming, travelling, and, although he has a fairly modest fear of heights, zip-lining. After high school, Adam plans on attending college, but has not yet decided on which college to attend. He plans on earning a Master s degree in business, as he believes it will lead to a variety of careers in the business field. Outside of business, Adam is also avid about science, especially chemistry, and has considered a career in the pharmaceutical industry as well. Being a member of DECA has changed his life significantly, and he is proud to call Nevada DECA his family. 17 PAGE

18 RUNNING FOR STATE OFFICE Students interested in running for State Office can download the State Officer Candidate Packet at the following URL under Running for Office Resources : RUNNING FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE Students interested in running for National Office can download the International Executive Officer Candidacy Procedures at the following URL under Running for Office Resources : 18 PAGE

19 WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA? SOCIAL MEDIA Social media is online content created by people using highly accessible and scalable publishing technologies. Social media is a shift in how people discover, read and share news, information and content; it supports the human need for social interaction with technology, transforming broadcast media monologues (one to many) into social media dialogues (many to many). Social media has become extremely popular because it allows people to connect in the online world to form relationships. Social media is also commonly referred to as social networking. A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most social network services are web based and provide a variety of ways for users to interact, such as and instant messaging services. Social networking has encouraged new ways to communicate and share information. For DECA s guide to social media usage, visit HOW NEVADA DECA WILL USE SOCIAL MEDIA Nevada DECA is on Twitter ( where we regularly post quick updates and announcements about events, activities, programs, and key accomplishments. Because twitter updates are limited to 140 characters these postings are brief and often written in a more casual style in keeping with the intended style and format of Twitter. Visit us on Twitter and sign up to follow Nevada DECA to stay up to date on what s new and happening with Nevada DECA! Nevada DECA is on Facebook ( where we post more detailed updates, pictures, and videos that allow us to report on key accomplishments, events, activities, chapter accomplishments, and more. Nevada DECA members are also able to leave comments, share information, and more. Visit us on Facebook and become a fan of Nevada DECA! 19 PAGE

20 Nevada DECA is on Instagram ( where we post pictures of conferences, meetings and other awesome Nevada DECA happenings. Visit us on Instagram and become a follower! Nevada DECA has a YouTube Page ( where we post videos that show our accomplishments, promote upcoming events, and present information about our programs and initiatives. Visit us on YouTube to see some exciting videos! 20 PAGE

21 KEY DEADLINES CALENDAR October 6th: November 1st: November 17th: December 1st: December 1st: January 8th: January 8th: March 2nd: March 3rd: 5:00 p.m. March 1st: March 15th: April 6th: Western Region Leadership Conference Registration Deadline Deadline for National DECA Honorary Life Membership Award and Outstanding Service Awards CTSO Leadership Rally Registration Deadline National Membership Campaign Deadline Executive Officer Candidate Notification Deadline SCDC 2018 Registration Deadline DECA Membership Deadline for Eligibility for SCDC ICDC Intent to Compete Forms Due by 5:00 p.m. for SCDC Competitive Event Finishers Leadership Academy and Voting Delegate Applications Due by HS Additions Rosters Due (Last Eligibility for ICDC Competitors) ICDC Forms (including registration worksheet and rooming list) and Deposit Due by 5:00 p.m. Balance Due Deadline for ICDC by 5:00 p.m. COMPLETE CALENDAR Date Event Location September 5 Stock Market Game Begins Local Chapters September 7 September 7-9 September 9 September 23 Nevada DECA Board of Trustees Meeting 3pm to 5pm Nevada CTSO State Officer Fall Leadership Retreat Nevada DECA Advisor Conference and Chapter Officer Academy Northern Nevada DECA Competition Training Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas UNR Campus, Reno, NV 21 PAGE

22 October 6 Western Region Leadership Conference (WRLC) Registration Deadline See Registration Packet for details Payment and copy of registration form to Nevada DECA. See Packet October 6-9 MBAResearch Conclave Vancouver, WA October 24 Virtual Business Challenge I Begins Local Chapters November 1-30 DECA Month Local Chapters November 1 November 3 Deadline for Honorary Life Membership Award and Outstanding Service Award Candidate Nomination Virtual Business Challenge I - Ends DECA Inc. DECA Inc., Reston, VA November 13 DECA Idea Challenge Begins Local Chapters November Global Entrepreneurship Week Local Chapters November 15 Initial Membership Roster and Dues deadline DECA Inc., Reston, VA November Western Region Leadership Conference Chapters travel to Phoenix via plane from Las Vegas on November 16 and return on November 19 Phoenix, AZ November 20 DECA Idea Challenge Entries Due Local Chapters Nov. 29 Dec. 1 New York Experience I New York City, NY December 1 December 1 December 1 Deadline for DECA Inc. Honorary Life Membership Award and Outstanding Service Award Application Promotion Campaign Due Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign Due DECA Inc., Reston, VA DECA Inc., Reston, VA DECA Inc., Reston, VA 22 PAGE

23 December 1 December 1 December 1 December 3 Community Service Campaign Due Membership Campaign Due Executive Officer Candidate Notification Deadline Any NV DECA member interested in running for DECA National Office must notify Nevada DECA by 6:00PM Nevada DECA Las Vegas Competition Academy DECA Inc., Reston, VA DECA Inc., Reston, VA Nevada DECA UNLV Campus December 6-9 ACTE CareerTech VISION Nashville, TN December 6-9 New York Experience II New York City, NY December 7 Las Vegas CTSO Leadership Rally Las Vegas, NV December 14 DECA Stock Market Game Ends Local Chapters January 8 SCDC Registration Deadline NO DROPS AFTER THIS DATE Membership due for SCDC competitors Competitor Names due for State State Officer Applications Due Registration Due for State Full Payment Due for State Registrations/Changes after this date will incur a late penalty charge Nevada DECA January 9 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 Begins Local Chapters January January 19 January 19 Nevada DECA State Officer Winter Leadership Retreat Nevada DECA Board of Trustees and Advisors Meetings School-Based Enterprise Certification Documentation Due Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas DECA Inc. January 19 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 Ends Local Chapters 23 PAGE

24 January 23 January 23 January 30 Outstanding New DECA Chapter Advisor and New Chapter Award Recipients Due DECA Idea Challenge Global Winners Announced DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award Applications Postmark Deadline DECA Inc. Local Chapters DECA Inc. February 1-28 Career and Technical Education Month Local Chapters February February 26 March 1 DECA State Career Development Conference State Competition Campaign Speeches, Candidate Interviews, Testing for State Officer Candidates Piper Jaffray Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey Begins Association Administrator of the Year and Chapter Advisor of the Year Awards Due Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas Local Chapters DECA Inc. March 1 Advocacy Campaign Due DECA Inc. March 1 ICDC Competitors Final Membership Eligibility DECA Inc. March 2 Intent to Compete forms due for SCDC Competitive Event Finishers (Top Ten Finishers in ALL Events must report their intent to compete at ICDC) by 5:00PM Nevada DECA Leadership Academy and Voting Delegate Applications Due by 5:00PM March 5 Advisor Scholarship Applications Postmark Deadline DECA Inc. 24 PAGE

25 Notification of Drop-Downs for ICDC (List of students eligible to compete at ICDC sent to chapters) by 5:00PM March 5 Notification of Leadership Academy and Voting Delegate Selections Via to Chapters (List of students selected to fill these slots at ICDC sent to chapters) by 5:00PM March 5 Executive Officer Candidate Applications Due DECA Inc. March 15 ICDC Registration and Deposit Due Final Registration Materials and Non- Refundable Deposit for ICDC by 5:00PM NO DROPS AFTER THIS DATE Nevada DECA March Washoe County SD Spring Break Reno, NV March Clark County SD Spring Break Las Vegas, NV March TBD New State Officer Orientation Retreat Balance Due Deadline for ICDC Flamingo Casino & Hotel Las Vegas April 6 April ICDC Balance Due Non-Refundable Final Deadline for Substitutions/Changes Changes/Substitutions after this date will incur a change fee (no drops allowed) DECA International Career Development Conference Chapters travel to Anaheim on April 20 and travel home on April 25 Nevada DECA Atlanta, GA 25 PAGE

26 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION DECA members can begin their experience by enrolling in a marketing, finance, hospitality, business management, entrepreneurship, or other DECA-associated course. As part of a high school chapter, DECA members can take full advantage of DECA activities while preparing themselves to be college and career ready upon graduation. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MEMBERSHIP Who can be a DECA member? DECA membership is available to students with career interests in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and management. DECA membership is also open to DECA advisors, alumni and professional members. Students who are in college may join Collegiate DECA. 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. What are membership dues? DECA Inc. membership dues are $8 per person (student, advisor, alumni and professional) plus $9 for state dues (Total of $17). What is included in DECA membership? In addition to an official membership card and pin, DECA members receive DECA Direct content, 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. 26 PAGE

27 What is the deadline for submitting membership? DECA membership is open year-round; 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 competitions is the respective registration deadline for that conference. 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. 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 DECA Direct (if a current address is provided) and the value of supporting an organization that has impacted them and additional emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. 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 DECA Direct (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. Where do I login to submit my members? The site can be accessed through our website at or the direct link is 27 PAGE

28 How do I change a student s name? Once a name is submitted it cannot be deleted or changed unless it is misspelled. Please submit any misspellings to Michael Mount at michael_mount@deca.org showing the incorrect spelling and the correct spelling. Many of my students use nicknames. Should their full name or nickname appear on the roster? When submitting names, use full names rather than nicknames. The name should appear the same on ALL documents (conference registration, competition, etc.) throughout the year. How do I submit names of new members once my initial membership has been submitted? Simply go back into the online membership system and enter new members the same way you entered the initial members. Double check to make sure your chapter information is still correct. NEW AND REACTIVATED CHAPTERS DECA works with you to make your job easier and your curriculum more interesting by providing programs, projects and classroom activities that help develop students leadership, career and social skills. The following is a suggested sequence for organizing a new chapter: 1. Recruit interested students: A group of interested students and one advisor are all that you need to start a chapter. 2. Meet with the appropriate school administrator: After determining student interest, meet with the appropriate administrator from your school to make your DECA presentation. Include the following key points: DECA is a co-curricular program. DECA enhances students learning experiences. DECA helps provide skills they will need for life. DECA is an international student association. 28 PAGE

29 DECA activities provide opportunities to develop career interests and practical job skills, develop leadership abilities, understand and appreciate civic responsibility and ethical values. DECA provides opportunities for student and school recognition through its Competitive Events Program, leadership development programs, and extensive scholarship program. 3. Contact Nevada DECA by sending an to our State Director, Curtis Haley Please include all relevant contact details (e.g. school name, chapter advisor name, mailing address, address, phone number, fax number, and any other relevant contact information). Nevada DECA will follow up with information and materials to help assist you and will also ensure that DECA Headquarters sends along materials and information. 4. Nevada DECA will then schedule a time to visit on the phone about next steps, answer questions, and assist as you get your chapter going. Your name and address will also be sent to Chris Young, Director of the High School Division, at DECA Headquarters. Chris sends out regular s with helpful tips and pointers for new chapter advisors. 5. Start planning meetings and activities. 29 PAGE

30 THEME FOR THE YEAR DECA Inc. is pleased to announce that Limitless will be the theme. The DECA experience isn t just for one kind of member with one specific set of goals. The DECA experience is about exploring your options, discovering new paths and experiencing opportunities you never knew existed. With DECA, the possibilities for success are limitless. From DECA s competitive events and leadership opportunities, to career pathway conferencesand chapter programs, there is a unique event, program, conference and campaign for every member to participate in. Being a DECA member allows you to discover your true ambition, realize your college and career goals and begin a journey of self-discovery. When you utilize DECA s endless resources, there is no limit to what you can achieve. So ignore your fear and push aside your uncertainty, because you re about to embark on an incredible journey. With DECA, your knowledge, skills, achievements and experiences will truly be limitless. 30 PAGE

31 DECA GUIDE The DECA Guide is the official annual publication of competitive event guidelines. The DECA Guide also includes the DECA Images catalog. The DECA Guide is mailed to all registered chapters just prior to the start of each school year. The guide is also available for download at NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN To download the membership campaign, visit 31 PAGE

32 CHAPTER GRANTS NEW CHAPTER STARTER GRANTS Purpose: The purpose of chapter starter grants is to assist chapters with costs associated with getting their DECA chapter up and running. Amount: $ Criteria for funding: Once a DECA chapter has been officially registered with National DECA and attends its first DECA event, they are eligible to request one-time funding for their chapter in an amount up to $ Eligibility: Any active Nevada DECA chapter that has been officially chartered for three (3) or less years is eligible to apply for a new chapter starter grant. Directions: If you are eligible for a chapter starter grant and would like to receive assistance, please send an to curtis@nevadadeca.org. CHAPTER SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS Purpose: The purpose in the Nevada DECA Chapter Grant program is to support local members and chapters in creating sustainable operations that will assist in future chapter successes. Amount: Up to $2,000 per chapter. Criteria for funding: Funding is designed and available to assist chapters in reaching a situation of sustainability. The intent is to plant seeds which would aid in both solving a current need and developing future resources. For example, grant funding could be requested to purchase an espresso machine so that a chapter could use that espresso machine for future fundraising efforts. Another example could be to support the purchase of marketing materials such as a chapter banner for school events such as Freshman Orientation. Funding preference will be given to chapters requesting assistance to develop local sustainability. Eligibility: Any active Nevada DECA chapter in good standing with at least five members may request funding assistance. If you are eligible and would like to receive assistance, please refer to the sustainability grant application available at 32 PAGE

33 PROGRAMS DECA MONTH November 1-30 DECA Week is now DECA Month! We shouldn t have to celebrate DECA s awesomeness in just one week, so now November is DECA Month. This allows chapters flexibility in choosing a DECA Week that best suits their schedules, or allows celebrating DECA for the entire month! When conducting your activities, don't forget to encourage business partners, community members, administrators, counselors and alumni to join DECA to help your chapter meet the goals of DECA's Membership Campaign. SCHOOL OUTREACH ACTIVITY IDEAS Host a breakfast for administrators, counselors and teachers. Ask DECA members to select underclassmen and invite them to donuts or pizza and show a slideshow of activities and the DECA promotional DVD. Hold a chapter or school-wide dress for success day. Create a diamond scavenger hunt throughout the school. Put DECA diamonds on members lockers. Write freshmen names on diamonds that they redeem for candy. Hold a tie day to see who can wear the most and invite the principal to demonstrate how to tie a tie. Wear as many diamonds as you can on diamond day. Hold a contest for DECA Week/Month king and queen. Create a diamond trivia game where students find and match questions and answers. Read advertising slogans each day on the announcements, and the first class to buzz in with the correct answer gets a prize such as candy. Distribute coupons to redeem at your school-based enterprise. 33 PAGE

34 SUCCESS STORIES OF ALUMNI Find successful DECA alumni in your community or from your chapter and write up a success story. Submit the success story and photo. Consider asking a local Collegiate DECA member as well! COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITY IDEAS Connect with your local chamber of commerce or similar organization. Host a community service activity and call it DECA Serve Day. Make a visit with your chapter officers to your local National Advisory Board partners and share information about DECA. Request a proclamation signing from the mayor. The chapter officer team delivers presentations about DECA at a business or community meeting. Ask a business partner to give an industry expert presentation as a guest speaker. Invite business partners to participate actively on your advisory committee. Schedule appointments with elected officials for visits with your chapter members. Conduct a letter writing campaign where your chapter members write letters supporting and explaining DECA. Provide recognition for business partner participation. Promote business partners in publications, school activities, etc. Invite partners to breakfast, lunch, or coffee with students, parents and/or administrators. Work with local media to place a public service announcement on the air or in the newspaper. GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK November 13-19, 2017 For one week, millions of young people around the world join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people, to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Countries across six continents come together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. 34 PAGE

35 For more information about DECA s GEW activities, contact DECA Inc, at (703) DECA KNOWLEDGE TEST The DECA Knowledge Test is a comprehensive exam covering several critical areas of the state and international levels of DECA. The test is updated every year and traditionally contains questions related to topics such as competitive events, important people and events in the DECA world, and DECA's history, branding, and guiding principles. Accompanying the Knowledge Test is a study guide that serves as a valuable study resource for the exam. Students wishing to excel on the DECA Knowledge Test are strongly encouraged to use the study guide as their primary study resource, but are also encouraged to research other information sources, including the state and international DECA websites. The DECA Knowledge Test is a central part of the State Officer candidate application process and must be taken by all students wishing to be elected to a position. Scores on the DECA Knowledge Test comprise 1/3 of the overall points used to determine winners for State Office. 35 PAGE

36 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Continuing with Nevada DECA s tradition of recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our students and advisors, we are encouraging submissions for the awards listed below. Please take a moment to consider the accomplishments of your students and fellow advisors to Nevada DECA. If you feel special recognition is due, fill out the appropriate online form on the Nevada DECA website. The awards are: Nevada DECA Advisor of the Year Nevada DECA Student of the Year 36 PAGE

37 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS DECA's scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based. Examples of companies or organizations that partner with DECA to provide scholarships to DECA members include: The Don DeBolt scholarship provides two (2) $2,000 scholarships, awarded to DECA members who have an interest in pursuing franchising and entrepreneurship course of study. Journeys is offering seven (7) scholarships of $1,000 each to DECA members who are leaders in their peer groups and communities. Marriott International provides ten (10) $2,000 scholarships to DECA members who have hospitality experience or interest. NAPA provides five (5) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are NAPA associates or have an interest in careers in the automotive industry. In addition, NAPA provides five (5) $1,500 scholarships to Collegiate DECA members who are enrolled in an Automotive Marketing and/or Aftermarket Management, Marketing, Sales, or Business Ownership / Entrepreneurship program. NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are also members of NTHS. Otis Spunkmeyer provides ten (10) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who work in their school stores and sell Otis Spunkmeyer products. Walgreens provides four (4) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA/Collegiate DECA members who can show evidence of DECA activities, leadership ability, community involvement. Western Region - two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members in the Western Region who are in good standing and who participated in the regional conference. For a complete list of scholarships and to apply visit: 37 PAGE

38 CONFERENCES Conference registration packets are available online, and will have more detailed registration information. Please see the website link under each conference to obtain a registration packet. Western Region Leadership Conference November 16-19, 2017 Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ Join students and advisors from across the Western Region on a quest that will awaken your thirst for knowledge in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring Learning Labs, competition preparation, and sessions preparing you for college and your career, this conference cannot be missed! Nevada CTSO Leadership Rally December 7, 2017 Las Vegas, NV Nevada DECA and the Nevada Department of Education have partnered with Nevada FBLA, Nevada FCCLA and Nevada HOSA to present the Nevada CTSO Leadership Rally! Join us for a day of chapter success, personal leadership, and etiquette training for members and advisers. It is the must attend state experience of the winter! State Career Development Conference February 11-13, 2018 Flamingo Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV The pinnacle of Nevada DECA is the State Career Development Conference. Nearly 1,000 students from all over Nevada come to compete for an opportunity to advance to the International Career Development Conference. Aside from competition, this three-day conference includes many networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and a chance to create lasting friendships among chapter members. International Career Development Conference April 20-25, 2018 Atlanta, GA The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Over 20,000 high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA's competitive events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In addition to the competitive events, many students and advisors participate in a variety of leadership and career advancing academies. 38 PAGE

39 ICDC WINNERS 2017 NAME CHAPTER EVENT/AWARD Derek von Hake Vivek Yanamadula Morgan Heath-Powers Omar Haneefzai, Connor Murphy Darion Homayoon, Sky Noh Raj Patel Camden Burford Jonah Gaytan, Louis Guzman, Roberto Villavicencio Bryanna Castaneda, Cyryl Pabaira Faith Lutheran Middle and High School Davidson Academy Davidson Academy Liberty High School Davidson Academy West CTA Palo Verde High School East CTA East CTA Business Finance Services (Overall Finalist) Business Services Marketing (Overall Finalist) Human Resources Management (Top 10 Finalist) Business Law & Ethic TDM (Overall Finalists) Advertising Campaign (Overall Finalist) Principles of Finance (Top 10 Finalist) Independent Business Plan (Top 10 Finalist) International Business Plan (Overall Finalists) Financial Literacy promotion Project (Overall Finalists) 39 PAGE

40 COMPETITIVE EVENTS COMPETITIVE EVENTS OUTLINE DECA offers a wide variety of competitive events for participants. Participants may choose from topics in marketing, finance, hospitality, tourism, sports and entertainment, sales, business law and ethics, retail operations, management, or community involvement. At the state-level, students generally compete in two events, but may compete in as many as four. At the international-level, students who advance from the state-level may only compete in one event. Participants compete in events in various ways. Some require participants to compete only at the Career Development Conference, while others require projects that are done during the year leading up to the Career Development Conference. Some events are a mix of both, and require work before the conference, but are presented at the Career Development Conference. PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTS These events are for first year DECA participants only, and are done by one participant individually. Participants may choose from Business Management and Administration, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, or Marketing. Participants will be given a 100- question, multiple-choice exam covering business administration. They are then given a written case study, and have 10 minutes to read it and prepare for a 10 minute presentation of the case study. The case study will ask participants to tackle a business challenge in a creative, thoughtful, and knowledgeable way. TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENTS Team Decision Making Events are done in teams of two. A team will choose from Business Law and Ethics, Buying and Merchandising, Financial Services, Hospitality Services, Marketing Communications, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, or Travel and Tourism. Each participant on the team will individually take a 100-question, multiple-choice exam. The individual score from each teammate will be averaged to produce a team score on the exam. Teams are then given a written case study and have 30 minutes to read it, talk with each other, and prepare for a 15 minute 40 PAGE