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Greetings!
Happy New Year! If you haven't made your new year's resolution, consider this one: In 2011, I will resolve to increase my DECA chapter's membership by 10 percent! The start of the year is the perfect time to double-check to make sure all of your students are on a paid DECA roster, especially as we are in the midst of competition season. Challenge each current DECA member to recruit at least one more member - whether it's a classmate, business professional or alum - and watch your membership double.
With so much excitement about the new DECA, we want to make sure this is our best year for you and our members. Enter your members at http://www.decaregistration.com/hs/.
Best wishes for a prosperous 2011!
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Dates and Deadlines
Virtual Business Challenge - Round 2: January 3-28, 2011
DECA members can apply their knowledge in retailing, sports franchise management and financial literacy. Compete at http://www.knowledgematters.com/vbc/.
School-based Enterprise Certification Deadline:
January 14, 2011
For those who plan to certify or re-certify your school based enterprise this year, download the guidelines at http://www.schoolbasedenterprises.org.
Student Scholarship Applications Online Deadline: January 21, 2011
More than $300,000 in scholarships are available for DECA members. Encourage your members to apply today at http://www.deca.org/scholarships/.
FIDM Runway Challenge Deadline: January 21, 2011
Put your sustainable fashion on the runway! Upload your video to YouTube and send in your registration form. http://www.deca.org/events/fidmchallenge/.
Emerging Leader Honor Award Deadline: February 1, 2011
Recognize your outstanding graduating seniors with this prestigious award. Download the application at http://www.deca.org/events/honoraward/.
National Officer Intent to Run Deadline: February 1, 2011
Potential candidates for 2011-2012 DECA National Office can get an advantage by turning in the "Intent to Run" form found at http://www.deca.org/events/officercandidate/.
Career and Technical Education Month: February 2011
Promote the value of DECA during CTE Month. For ideas, visit http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth.aspx.
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| Product of the Month:
Prepare for district/regional competition with Competitive Event Materials available through DECA Images.
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| Dimensions Worksheet
Download the worksheet to complement the sports marketing issue - featuring articles on the Super Bowl!
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DECA Images Announces ICDC T-Shirt Design Contest
Deadline: February 14, 2011
Imagine what it would be like to see your design on the official DECA ICDC T-Shirt available through DECA Images. For more information visit DECA Images.
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Attend DECA Advisor Professional Development
Mark your calendar to attend one of DECA's professional development opportunities for DECA advisors. Information details including session topics will be available soon!
- Advisor Academy at ICDC in Orlando: May 1-2, 2011
- Train-the-Trainer Certification Course in Reston, Va.: June 9-11, 2011
- Chapter Advisor Summer Institute in Charlotte, N.C.: June 27-30, 2011
- Chapter Advisor Summer Institute in Miami, Fla.: July 18-21, 2011
Johnson & Wales University and Sears Holdings Corporation provide support of DECA's Advisor Professional Development Series.
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Competitive Events Rule Change Clarification
The Board of Directors approved a new rule for competitive events which reads "Materials appropriate to the situations may be handed to or left with judges in all competitive events." DECA has received questions regarding the intent of this rule change and would like to provide some general guidelines to assist students and advisors preparing for competition. General Guidelines: Items of monetary value can be handed to but cannot be left with judges. Items such as flyers, brochures, pamphlets and business cards may be handed to or left with the judge. Food items may not be handed to nor left with judges.
For participants in the Principles of Business Administration Events, Team Decision Making Events and Individual Series Events, the materials handed to the judge must be created using the materials provided during the designated preparation period. |
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Competition University
Advisors and thousands of DECA competitors are taking advantage of Competition University, the new e-learning site by Custom Resources for competitive event preparation! It's not too late. Enroll your competitors today. Here's what one student had to say about it:
"Competition University is a valuable resource for any desiring DECA student. This website gives me all the tools needed to excel on both the tests and the role-plays. The easy to understand material lays out all I need to be able to prepare for and feel confident about the upcoming competitions. Overall, Competition University has done a great job in preparing me for the challenges ahead."
- Carter Ellston, Student of Mrs. Marci Boland
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Take DECA To College
As your graduating seniors are already planning their departure to college, encourage them to look at Collegiate DECA. They can sign up now and see other DECA members who will be attending the same school. http://www.decacollegeconnection.org
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DECA welcomes new partners to the National Advisory Board
Fordham University - The Gabelli School of Business is the undergraduate business school of  Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York. They employ a portfolio-based education, which approaches business education like a financial investment. Students invest in a broad range of career assets and learn to manage their highly diversified portfolios to ensure career success. The Gabelli School is committed to providing a comprehensive program that empowers students to meet the challenging business environment they encounter, now and in the future.
 Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is the premier publisher for Technical, Trades, and Technology; Family & Consumer Sciences; and Business, Marketing & Career Education. Since 1921, they have been devoted to publishing a variety of exciting products including innovative textbooks, useful supplements, and inviting multimedia resources for school, industry, and individual training. Their experience, combined with true dedication to the field, supports their position as a leading publisher in the market.
 Ohio Northern University, James F. Dicke College of Business Administration founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University is a competitive, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist church. ONU is one of the few private universities to offer a distinctive blend of nationally ranked liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges: Arts & Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law. |
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