Who can be members of North Dakota DECA?

4. Who can be members of North Dakota DECA?

5. North Dakota DECA • 19 Chapters in North Dakota • 1,000 + DECA members in North Dakota • Chapter Officers – elected locally to lead the chapter • Team Members – dedication to success

6. Minot Chapter Officers • Chapter President • Senior and Junior Vice President • Social Media Specialist • Senior & Junior Event Coordinator • Secretary • Reporter • 7 Class Representatives will be elected

7. Professional Points • Volunteering for projects & activities posted on the bulletin board (Pancake bkf and Trick or Treat for cans) • Attending socials & meetings – Sept 19 • Participating in Dress Days – • First on Sept. 10 • Fundraising Projects - Pancake bkf. • Community service projects – • Become Involved and earn your 20 Professional Points for State Conference

8. Chapter Opportunities • Monthly meetings and socials • To be Determined • Socials will be decided • One Per Quarter • First is September 19

9. Statewide Opportunities Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast • October 26, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • Fundraiser for student scholarships and local chapter funding • Start Selling tickets now for “Three Chances to Win” (Pick up tickets starting Wednesday) • Chapter Goal = 250 tickets • If we meet this goal, the class with the most tickets sold wins a root beer float social • One Professional Point per 3 tickets sold (max. of 5pts) • For every ticket you sell, get your name in a drawing to win a $15.00 Magi Money Market to use in the store or concessions • $5.00 per ticket

10. Trick or Treat For Cans • On Halloween • Costume optional • Collect Canned Goods • Given to Local Food Shelters • Last year: Collected enough to feed 3 families for a week

11. Statewide Opportunities • DECA Month - November • promote DECA in community, get members involved, social activities • Raking Leaves, Supply Drives, Store Promotions, etc. • Officer team and Class Reps will organize the activities

12. Pretty for Pink Dress • Looking at January • $10 Consignment fee • Sell you used prom dress • $10 fee goes to Fight Cancer

13. Business Dress • Men: • Business suit • Slacks with a collared shirt & tie • Black socks with dark pants • No sports shoes • Women • Business suit or dress • Slacks or skirt with coordinated blouse or sweater • Shirts must have sleeves and no bare mid drift. • Skirts must be at least finger tip length from top of knee • Not allowed: Denim, athletic shoes, sweat and T-shirts, shorts, hat or yoga pants.

14. Membership Benefits • Attend Conferences • Learn About Career Opportunities • Competitive Spirit • Scholarships • Social Activities • Community Service Learning Projects • Leadership Opportunities

15. 2013-2014 DECA Conferences • Fall Leadership Conference - Fargo, October 13 -14 • Central Region Leadership Conference – Detroit, MI, December 6-9 (Officers and possible Class reps) • Area Competition – January Role Play Competition in Minot, Bis., Fargo, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Valley City ICDC 2013 FLC 2012

16. 2013-2014 DECA Conferences • State Career Development Conference – for qualified competitors – Ramkota Bismarck March 9-11 • National Career Development Conference – for qualified competitors – Atlanta Georgia, May 3 - 6

17. Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) • Cost $75.00 • Deadline Sept. 20 • Oct. 13 & 14 • Includes two meals (dinner & Breakfast) • Color Walk and T-shirt

18. Central Region (CRLC) • Cost & inclusions TBD • Milwaukee, WI • Cost appr. $600 • Deadline to note interest is Sept. 20 • December 6 - 9

19. Keys to Success…. • Developing Leadership Skills • Developing Team Work Skills • Preparing and Following a Complete Program of Work • Implementing community service, career preparation, and social activities • Chapter Management

20. State Conference Events & Activities • Role Play Events (test + role play) • Individual and Team Written Events • Chapter Written Projects • Virtual Business & Stock Market Game • DECA Quiz Bowl • Running for State Office for Next Year