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Welcome to Foothill

Welcome to Foothill. What is DECA?. Answer: DECA is a career-technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance , hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

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Welcome to Foothill

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  1. Welcome to Foothill

  2. What is DECA? Answer:DECA is a career-technicalstudent organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA originally stood for Distributive Education Clubs of America but we decided to drop that and keep the Acronym DECA.

  3. New Logo • DECA’s logo embraces the organization’s affinity for the diamondwhile displaying a bold, modern design. 2010 Unveiled at ICDC in Louisville, KY

  4. Founded in 1946, DECA is 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 185,000members (in 5,000 schools) 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 & international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.

  5. Mission Statement DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

  6. Guiding Principles The guiding principles are designed to explain how DECA fulfills our mission in two distinct statements – the first addresses what we do and the second addresses the result.

  7. DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program Inner Four Points Integrates into Classroom Instruction • An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Applies Learning • DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Connects to Business • Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Promotes Competition • As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.

  8. DECA prepares the next generation to be: • Academically Prepared • DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations. • Community Oriented • Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities. • Professionally Responsible • DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards. • Experienced Leaders • DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation. Outer Four Points

  9. CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Attributes and values describe the organization’s priorities and standards. They are used as a part of a description of what DECA’s brand represents. We stand for: • Competence • Innovation • Integrity • Teamwork

  10. State/ National Theme

  11. The DECA organization: • Chapter • State • Region • International

  12. High School The Divisions of DECA : Collegiate Alumni Professional

  13. Web Sites www.deca.org www.cadeca.org www.wrdeca.org www.foothillfalcons.org Foothill DECA CA DECA DECA Western Region DECA

  14. Talent Show DECA The Halls SALES PROJECTS Fashion Show? Golf Tournament? Murder Mystery Dessert? Do YOU have any ideas?! Chevy’s Night (or other)

  15. Chapter Officer Team 2011-2012 Application online on Mrs. Raaker’s website under DECA Applications due Friday 9/2

  16. Interest Officer Qualifications: Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

  17. Travel Opportunities DECA University * September 10, 2011 San Francisco, CA Nor Cal CDC January 13-15, 2012 San Ramon Marriott State CDC February 23-26th, 2012 Irvine Marriott Western Regional Leadership Conference Nov 10-13, 2011 San Diego, Ca Registration info coming soon! ICDC April 28- May 2, 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah * Officers only

  18. OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but… WHY ME?!?!

  19. DECA Has Money For YOU! DECA's co-curricular Competitive Events Program awards more than $40,000 in cash annually to international competitive event winners! Scholarships in excess of $250,000 annually for students and teachers

  20. Make new friends...

  21. Have fun…

  22. Develop new skills

  23. Open the doors to new opportunities…

  24. is just like every thing else in life… DECA You get OUT of it, What you put INTO it!!!!

  25. What will YOU do with this opportunity?

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