MASSACHUSETTS STATE ONLY EVENTS

MASSACHUSETTS STATE ONLY EVENTS

STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE COVER DESIGN EVENT PURPOSE: To create a design to be used on our program cover and on the conference app at the State Career and Development Conference that successfully and creatively uses this year s theme in a professional manner. The following must be included in the artwork submitted to MASS-DECA: - 59th Massachusetts DECA or MASS-DECA Career Development Conference - The DECA logo - Dates & location of conference. (March 8-10, 2018 and Boston, MA) - Theme: Build Your Legacy - Name of chapter and student s name, e-mail address, and phone number should be included on the back of entry. *Artwork must be on disc or emailed as an attachment in a recognizable format in order to be reproduced for media purposes at the SCDC, if an electronic version is not provided there is no guarantee that it can be used on the big screen at the SCDC. A hard copy in color is also needed for voting purposes. See below. Do not fold hard copy entry. Do not use copyrighted logos or graphics. Sports logos are copyright protected, which means we cannot use them. All entries must be 8.5 X 11 All entries must be CAMERA READY It is recommended that artwork be computer generated or drawn in marker. Pencil does not copy well and may not be accepted. The winner will be selected by the MA DECA State Action Team. All entries must be received by the due date at: MASS-DECA Bunker Hill Community College Box 101 250 New Rutherford Ave Boston, MA 02129 Winner earns one spot to attend ICDC in IGNITE, ELEVATE or ASPIRE

. LARGEST CHAPTER PERCENTAGE INCREASE AWARD DESCRIPTION To recognize a chapter that has had the largest percentage increase in membership from the previous DECA school year. SPECIFICATIONS This award will be given to the chapter that has had the largest percentage increase in membership from the previous DECA year. Numbers will be taken from the final roster submitted for the 16-17 school year and compared to the final roster for the 17-18 school year. The chapter having the largest percentage increase will receive recognition at the State Career Development Conference with a recognition award and will also be recognized at the ICDC Leadership Reception. LARGEST CHAPTER AWARD DESCRIPTION To recognize a chapter for their successful efforts in recruitment. SPECIFICATIONS This award will be given to the chapter that has the largest high school student membership in MASS-DECA. Numbers will be taken from the final roster for the 17-18 school year. The largest chapter will receive recognition at the State Career Development Conference with a recognition award and will also be recognized at the ICDC Leadership Reception..

Massachusetts DECA Video Challenge Massachusetts DECA is looking for a new state promotional video. This video should be made with the purpose of promoting DECA and recruiting new members. The video should show why you think individuals should join DECA and what it means to be a DECA member. Specifications: Teams may be 1-2 members Filming actual DECA exams, role plays, or presentations is forbidden Videos must be posted to Youtube set to private (be sure that private mode is turned on) with a link emailed to the dmcfadden@bhcc.mass.edu Massachusetts DECA retains the rights on any submissions Videos should be a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 4 minutes in length Videos must be submitted by February 2, 2018 Hints: Do not focus solely on your chapter Showcase various DECA events throughout the year Try to attend as many DECA events as possible ( FSLC, Power Trip, Social events, MDA Events, Districts, & States). However, you will not be penalized for missing any number of these. Film a fake role play, test or project presentation (don t forget proper dress attire) Use catchy, upbeat music Convey what you love about DECA in your video Incentive: The winning video will be selected by the 2017-18 State Action Team The winners will receive 1-2 IGNITE, ELEVATE or ASPIRE spots for their chapter The video link will be distributed to all Massachusetts DECA advisors to use at their discretion and posted on the MA DECA website Last year s winning video from King Philip Regional DECA is on www.madeca.org

T-SHIRT DESIGN AWARD PURPOSE: To create a design to be used on our T-shirt at the State Career Development Conference. The following must be included in the design: Massachusetts DECA or MASS-DECA The State Conference theme: Build Your Legacy Name of student and chapter should also be included on the back of entry A hard copy of the entry and an electronic version (flash drive or email) of the same entry must be received. All hard copy entries must be actual size of how it will be on the shirt. Entries must be computer generated (clip art, print shop). All artwork must be accompanied with a flash drive or sent as an attachment to an email to dmcfadden@bhcc.mass.edu. Do not use copyrighted logos or graphics The winner will be selected by the State Action Team. Recognition of the winner will be at the 2018 State Conference All entries must be received by the due date at: MASS-DECA Bunker Hill Community College Box 101 250 New Rutherford Ave Boston, MA 02129 Winner earns one spot at the ICDC in the IGNITE, ELEVATE or ASPIRE Academy

PIN DESIGN AWARD PURPOSE: To create a design to be used as a trading pin at DECA s International Conference The following are suggested ideas for the design: Massachusetts DECA or MASS-DECA Something that is significant or represents Massachusetts. Name of student and chapter should also be included on the back of entry A hard copy of the entry and an electronic version of the same entry must be received. Preferable that entries be computer generated (clip art, print shop) but if drawn, please note that the design will be modified to be compatible in a digital pin format by the chosen pin design company. All artwork must be accompanied with a disc or sent as an attachment to an email to dmcfadden@bhcc.mass.edu. All entries must be: large and clear enough to scan, although the pin will be 1 ¼ in diameter. The winner will be selected by the State Action Team, who also reserves the right to not choose any artwork submitted for the pin design. Recognition of the winner will be at the State Career Development Conference All entries must be received by the due date at: MASS-DECA Bunker Hill Community College Box 101 250 New Rutherford Ave Boston, MA 02129 Winner earns one spot at the ICDC in the IGNITE, ELEVATE or ASPIRE Academy

Wear do you DECA? Purpose: Think you have what it takes to be MASS-DECA s number one fan? Massachusetts DECA would like to see its most spirited members step up! Starting in October, you and a group of DECA members can submit a photo of yourselves wearing your favorite DECA attire/gear in a creative setting. The State Action Team will then choose their favorite and announce the winners at the State Career Development Conference in Boston. Take a photo of yourself (or with other DECA members) wearing your favorite DECA attire/gear. If using the DECA diamond logo, be sure you are following the copyright rules (no distortion of logo, nothing inside the diamond, correct colors, etc) Email the photo to dmcfadden@bhcc.mass.edu More than 2 members may be in the photo, however only 2 ASPIRE, IGNITE or ELEVATE spots will be given Must be appropriate; proper school dress-code applies Be creative : The winning team will earn two spots at the ICDC in the IGNITE, ELEVATE or ASPIRE Academy. The winners will be recognized at the opening session at the State Conference and have their winning photo featured on Massachusetts DECA social media.

MASS-DECA STATE ONLY EVENT STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE GEOFILTER DESIGN PURPOSE: To create a geofilter design that attendees can use at the 2018 State Career Development Conference. The design must conform to Snapchat s design requirements The design must not use copyrighted logos however you may want to include the DECA or Massachusetts DECA logo You may want to use DECA Inc. s Snapchat geofilter templates The following are suggestions that you can include in your design: o 59th State Career Development Conference or SCDC o Massachusetts DECA, MASS DECA, MA DECA o A DECA Logo o Dates of the conference: March 8-10 o Boston, MA The design can mention the 2017-2018 theme: Build Your Legacy The design must be appropriate and not use any profanity or offensive material The design must be Snapchat submission ready The winning design will be chosen by State Action Team 59 The entry should be submitted as a.png and emailed to MassachusettsDECA@gmail.com by the due date Do NOT submit the entry to Snapchat. The winning design will be submitted by State Action Team 59 : Winner earns one spot to ICDC in the ASPIRE, ELEVATE, OR IGNITE leadership academy.