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Welcome to Foothill

DECA is a career-technical student organization preparing leaders in marketing, finance, and management for high school and college careers. Founded in 1946, DECA emphasizes learning through competitions and real-world experiences. Join us for travel opportunities and development conferences!

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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

  4. Founded in 1946, DECA is 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 200,000members (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: • Local • District • State • International

  12. High School Delta Epsilon Chi The Divisions of DECA : Alumni Professional

  13. Web Sites www.deca.org www.cadeca.org www.wrdeca.org www.foothillfalcons.org

  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. Interest Officer Qualifications: Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

  16. Positions Available: Vice President, Civic Consciousness & Social Intelligence * Vice President, PR & Corporate Development * (*One must be in 5th Period - 1 VP per period) Chapter Officers Jason Abranches Anna Zhang Applications online at foothill falcons.org Applications due Friday 9/10 Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistants - 1 per period)

  17. Co-Presidents Anna Zhang Jason Abranches VP – 2nd Period Vivian Tsai Leadership Development & Vocational Understanding VP –4th Period Pete Huang Chapter Management, CDC Coordinator/Trainer VP – 5th Period OPEN Focus: _______________ Open: VP, PR & Corporate Development VP, Civic Consciousness & Vocational Understanding Chief Operations Officer, CAPE Mgr ShrutiThundiyil Technology Manager OPEN VP – Lunch OPEN Focus: _____________ 2010-2011 Foothill DECA Officers

  18. Travel Opportunities Nor Cal Leadership Development Conference (LDC) Oct. 22nd & 23rd San Ramon Tri Valley ROP Mini Conference November 9th, 2010 Livermore Valley High School The LA Experience Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference December 10th – 12th, 2010 Southern California Northern California Career Development Conference January 14th – 16th, 2010San Ramon California State Career Development Conference March 3rd – 6th, 2010 Santa Clara, CA Registration Online

  19. Orlando Welcomes DECA! International Career Development Conference Orlando, Florida!! April 30th – May 3rd, 2010 You must qualify to attend this conference… WILL YOU BE THERE?

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

  21. 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

  22. Make new friends...

  23. Have fun…

  24. Develop new skills

  25. Open the doors to new opportunities…

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

  27. What will YOU do with this opportunity?

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