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Greetings!
 With so many opportunities that integrate into classroom instruction and apply learning, DECA is your companion to an energized year of teaching and learning. DECA Week is an excellent opportunity to showcase how DECA is an important part of classroom learning as well as extend membership to all members, alumni and business partners. Make plans now for your chapter to participate in the new DECA Week Promotional Campaign and earn awesome rewards for you, your members and your chapter. Don't forget about DECA's Membership Campaign and Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign.
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Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom
Registration materials are now available for this fall's DECA conferences.
Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference, Chicago, IL | November 3-5, 2011
Western Region Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA | November 10-12, 2011
Southern Region Leadership Conference, Little Rock, AR | November 11-13, 2011
North Atlantic Region Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA | November 18-20, 2011
Central Region Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE | December 2-4, 2011
Watch for details on DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference | February 1-5 at Disney's All Star Resort in Orlando.
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Product of the Month:
 Chapter Management Products |
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Blazer Patch Exchange
The new DECA blazer patch and the new DECA blazers have arrived at DECA Images. Blazers on back order will be shipping early this week. Blazer patches, for exchange, have been mailed out via USPS. For more information about the blazer patch exchange, please visit DECA Images. Participate in DECA's campaigns to earn complimentary blazer patch exchange cards for your chapter. |
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Aspire Higher in Salt Lake City
DECA members will aspire higher in the areas of leadership, competition and networking at the 2012 International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 28-May 1. DECA is excited to announce that the Eli Young Band will perform at a DECA-clusive concert along with the return of the popular DECA Dash with the Diamonds 5K Walk/Run and a Salt Lake City Bees baseball game. Start planning now at http://www.deca.org/events/icdc.
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Advisor Webinars Offer Professional Development
Sharpen your skills by participating in DECA's free webinar meetings for advisors. The following are scheduled for October.
- October 4, 3pm EDT |The 2011-2012 Business Operations Research Event Topic: Customer Loyalty Programs
- October 18, 3pm EDT | Raising the Standard for Retail Education: New Resources for Instructors and Students
 To sign up for these webinars and for a complete schedule, visit http://www.deca.org/page/advisorwebinars/
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Piper Jaffray
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The Piper Jaffray Teen Opinion Survey measures teen opinions toward brands/spending going back-to-school and into the holidays. The survey and survey report are great classroom learning activities that demonstrate how market research is conducted, analyzed and consumed by industry. Hopefully, you had the opportunity to lead your class through the Fall Survey this month. If not, you can still obtain a copy of the Survey Report and we encourage you to participate in the Spring Survey, in March
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MDA
A student led "Movement" is the latest example of how DECA members continually impact their communities. The Movement aims to raise DECA's annual contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to $1,000,000! The Movement is Program of Work Goal for the current National Officer Team, as well as, many Association Action Teams. If your Chapter Officer Team would like to join The Movement, please have them contact their Association or National Officers.
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Corporate Partners Provide Opportunities for Your Chapter
Candle Cottage joins DECA's Sales & Marketing (vendor) program. Their premium candles are long burning-more than 80 hours-and premium scented. At the Candle Cottage, they have been building premium candles for over 35 years.
The program delivers you 50 percent of the gross. They handle all shipping charges and best of all pack all orders by seller saving you time. For more information, contact Doug Knox at (239) 980-2158 or visit them at www.candlecottage.com
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have a strong partnership with DECA and want to expand it even more by connecting with your local DECA chapter. T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have contacted all of their stores about the opportunities including:
- Hiring your DECA members
- Hosting a store tour for DECA members
- Volunteering as a guest speaker in your classroom
- Serving on your local advisory committee
- Hosting a job shadow day
- Conducting a mock job interview session for members
Click here to see how you can connect.
Depending on where your school is located and proximity to a Men's Wearhouse Store, they have many things to offer, from the classroom to the district, state and regional conferences.
- Dress for Success Presentations - This can be done in the classroom, auditoriums (for mulitple class attendance) and/or as workshops for large events and conferences.
- Judging - They have store management available to serve as judges at your conference events.
- Fashion Shows - Learn how to dress, for both men and women, in the corporate world as well as formal events (suits and tuxedos).
- Part-time positions are available in most areas during seasonal times.
- Interview Skills - Dress for the Interview for the seniors and interviewing skills are covered in this presentation.
For more information and/or to schedule a time, contact Mike Sins or by phone (866)247-4697.
Increase your business building skills with the Otis Spunkmeyer fresh-baked cookie program. We'll provide everything you need to bake and sell profitable, irresistible cookies; including a safe, easy to use oven, eye catching POS and product displays. Your chapter can earn up to 50% profit on every cookie transaction. To learn more call 1.888.ASK.OTIS and get your chapter started today!
DECA announces an exciting new partnership with the financial services company Wall St. Training (WST). WST is a market leader in corporate finance and valuation training. This partnership broadens DECA's educational and competitive offerings in the area of finance and provides members and advisors free access to WST's online self-study materials. To start accessing these valuable resources, go to: www.wallst-training.com/deca, clicking on the "Register Now" button, and entering the passphrase "DECAWST."
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H&R Block Dollars & Sense Challenge Registration Information
Team registration for H&R Block Dollars & Sense Challenge will begin at 10 a.m. EST on October 11! Be sure to have your members visit http://www.knowledgematters.com/vbc/ before October 24, the starting date of the challenge if they want to participate in this totally interactive technological competition.
DECA members use highly visual simulation software to manage personal finances (bank accounts, credit and debit cards, bills, credit scores, taxes and more). All of the qualifying rounds for this event take place via the Internet on the Knowledge Matters website. Teams that qualify will then compete at the ICDC for scholarship money.
The dates for this year's qualifying rounds are:
Challenge 1: October 24, 10:00AM EST - November 18, 5:00PM EST
Challenge 2: January 2, 10:00AM EST - January 27, 5:00PM EST |
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Virtual Business Challenge Registration Information
Team registration for the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) will begin at 10 a.m. EST on October 11! Be sure to have your members visit http://www.knowledgematters.com/vbc/ before October 24, the starting date of the challenge if they want to participate in this totally interactive technological competition.
The DECA VBC is an official DECA competitive event sponsored by Knowledge Matters and DECA. DECA members use highly visual simulation software to manage either a retail business or a football franchise. All of the qualifying rounds for this event take place via the Internet on the Knowledge Matters website. Teams that qualify will then compete at the ICDC for scholarship money.
The dates for this year's qualifying rounds are:
Challenge 1: October 24, 10:00AM EST - November 18, 5:00PM EST
Challenge 2: January 2, 10:00AM EST - January 27, 5:00PM EST |
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DECA and Corporate Partners Announce 2011-2012 Opportunities
DeVry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
Participants in the DeVry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge will present ideas to launch innovative business concepts. Business concepts should enhance the lives of the North American consumer and must be related to one of the following themes: technology, environmental sustainability, personal health, or tourism. Challenge participants will make presentations to DeVry University faculty, administrators and executives via videos posted on YouTube.
Submission Deadline = October 3, 2011
Grand Prize = 1.) Travel stipend to attend ICDC in Salt Lake City, Utah. 2.) Trip to Chicago, Illinois, to meet with executives from DeVry University.
More Information =http://www.deca.org/events/entrepreneurshipchallenge
Finish Line Challenge
Participants in the Finish Line Challenge will conduct research studies at Finish Line retail stores to help Finish Line evaluate how it is perceived by its core consumers. Participants will develop unique, real-world improvement strategies based on opportunities discovered during the research. Challenge participants will make presentations to Finish Line executives via videos posted on YouTube.
Submission Deadline = December 19, 2011
Grand Prize = Travel stipend to attend ICDC in Salt Lake City, Utah.
More Information = http://www.deca.org/events/finishlinechallenge
FIDM Challenge
Participants in The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge will help to further the awareness and understanding of sustainability in textile related products by creating a runway worthy garment using previously used fabrics or garments. Challenge participants will make presentations to FIDM faculty and staff via videos posted on YouTube.
Submission Deadline = February 10, 2012
Grand Prize = Travel stipend to attend ICDC in Salt Lake City, Utah.
More Information =http://www.deca.org/events/fidmchallenge
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