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“DEFYGRAVITYWITH#PADECA”

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NON-DISCRIMINATIONCLAUSE The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, oremploymentpractices, basedon race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry,unionmembership,oranyotherlegallyprotectedcategory.AnnouncementofthispolicyisinaccordancewithStatelaw,includingthePennsylvaniaHumanRelationsAct,andwithFederallaw,includingTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthispublication,orforadditionalcopies,contactthefollowingpartieswhohavebeendesignatedtohandleinquiriesregardingthenon-discriminationpolicies:Complaintsregardingdiscriminationinschools:HumanRelationsRepresentativeIntakeDivisionPennsylvaniaHumanRelationsCommissionHarrisburgRegionalOffice:(717)787-9780PittsburghRegionalOffice:(412)565-5395PhiladelphiaRegionalOffice:(215)560-2496ComplaintsagainstaPennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationemployeeorPADECArepresentative:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationEqualOpportunityRepresentativeBureauofHumanResources11thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:717)787-4417Fax:(717)783-9348TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445InformationonaccommodationswithintheDepartmentofEducationforpersonswithdisabilities:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationEqualOpportunityRepresentativeBureauofHumanResources11thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:(717)787-4417Fax:(717)783-9348TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445Generalquestionsregardingeducationallaworissues:PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationDirectorSchoolServicesUnit5thFloor,333MarketStreetHarrisburg,PA17126-0333VoiceTelephone:(717)783-3750Fax:(717)783-6802TextTelephoneTTY:(717)783-8445

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CompetitiveEvents–GeneralInformation

GeneralCompetitiveEventInformation………………………………………………………………………………………………….4PennsylvaniaDECADressCode………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10NationalDECADressCode……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11ChapterAllotment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12GeneralInformationChart……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14

TestsUsedforEvents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21CompetitiveEvents–StateEvents

ChapterAwards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24ChapterBannerEvent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36JobInterview…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38Modeling……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41PublicSpeaking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43SchoolStoreBasedEnterpriseEvent…………………………………………………………………………………………………….46TransportationWrittenEvent……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47

Ads&PatronsBusinessCardAdList…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….54PatronList…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….55

CompetitiveEvents–NationalEventsNationalGuidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………57

Scholarship/Award

SchoolSpecificScholarshipListing………………………………………………………………………………………………………..60PennsylvaniaDECAScholarships…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..63StudentoftheYearScholarship……………………………………………………………………………………………………………71AdvisoroftheYearAward……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………75

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ForchangesconcerningthePADECAStateCareerDevelopmentConference,pleaseseepage13withinthispublication.ChangesregardingtheInternationalCompetitiveEventsisprovidedwithinthispublicationandyoumayrefertothe2017-2018DECAGuide.Anoverviewoftheimportantguidelinesforthecurrentyearislistedbelow.Itemsareforyourquickreference.Pleasereviewallitemsthoroughly.Adistrictcannotcreateapolicythatwillviolatethestateconstitution,by-lawsandpoliciesofPADECA.Thesechangesdealwith:

STATELEVELPARTICIPATIONINEVENTS:StudentsmayenterjustonecompetitiveeventattheSCDC.Pleasenotethatthefollowingeventsareopentoallstudents.NoneoftheseeventsqualifyastudenttoattendtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Studentswhoareapplyingforscholarshipswillhaveinterviewsattheconference.Therefore,theywillneedtoregisterinanadditionalarea. ScholarshipInterview StudentoftheYearScholarshipEvent StateBusinessPartnershipScholarship DECAand/orFoodMerchants’Scholarships

TheMarketingClusterexamMUSTbetakenbystudentsattendingtheconferenceandnotparticipatinginanyotherformofcompetitionattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Thisincludesthefollowingdelegates:

Modeling ChapterBannerVotingDelegate SchoolStoreEvent

Pleasebesuretoregisterthesedelegatesforthetest,aswellastheirareaofparticipation.PlanofActionrepresentativesmustalsoberegisteredasvotingdelegates.Disqualificationaffectsonlytheportionoftheeventinwhichtheviolationoccurred.Forexample,astudentcompetinginfoodmarketingfailstoshowupforRolePlayA,butcompletestheotherrole-playandtest.He/shereceivesazero(0)scoreforRolePlayA,buthis/herotherscorescountatfullvalue.Incidentally,therehavebeenstudentswhohavequalifiedfornationalcompetitionunderthistypeofcondition.Nevergiveup!

Differentjudgesmayhavedifferentperceptionsofanappropriatebusinesslikeappearance.Therefore,astudentmaybepenalizedinoneportionofaneventandnotinanothereventeventhoughtheirappearancehasnotbeenchanged.

INTERNATIONALLEVELPARTICIPATIONINEVENTS:TheInternationalDECACareerDevelopmentConferenceregistrationfeeforPennsylvania’sfirstplacewinnersinnationalevents,includingteamevents,willbepaidbyPennsylvaniaDECA.Firstplacewinnersofstate-onlyeventswillbeconsideredtoattendtheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConferenceasvotingdelegatesorinaleadershipacademy.TheirregistrationfeewillnotbepaidbyPennsylvaniaDECA.

INDIVIDUALSERIESEVENTS:Refertotheregistrationcodesincludedonthegeneralinformationchartstoregisteryourstudentsforstatecompetition.Theymaybedifferentthanyoumightexpect,buttheycorrespondwiththoseusedbyNationalDECA.Improperregistrationcanleadtodisqualification.Everyyear,studentsaredisqualifiedorforcedtocompeteinanincorrectareabecausetheirteacherusedthewrongabbreviation,andtheywereregisteredforthewrongevent.Avoiddisappointmentandfrustrationbyreferringoftentothechartinthisguide.Besuretoverifyyourstateconference

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registrationinthestateconferenceconfirmationpacketyoureceivefromtheofficefollowingthereceiptofyourpaperwork.Participantswillcompeteintwooralrole-playsandaonehundredquestionwrittenexam.Participantsmaytakeonlyasimplecalculatorandpencilsintotheexamandrole-playpreparationareas.Notecardsarenotpermitted.Notesmaybemadeduringthepreparationperiodandreferredtoduringtherole-playinterviewwiththejudge.

Asimplecalculatorisdefinedasonewithfour(basic)functionsonly.Thisincludesaddition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivision.Programming/scientificcalculatorswillnotbeallowedunderanycircumstances.Calculatorswillnotbesupplied.

TEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS:EightTeamDecisionMakingEventsareoffered.Theeventsarecomprisedofawrittentestsegmentandacasestudypresentation.Thecasestudyisweightedattwicethevalueoftheexam.Allteamsmustconsistoftwomembers.Inextremecircumstances,ateammembermaybereplacedwithasubstitute.Atleastonememberoftheoriginalteammustcompete,ortheteamwillbedisqualified.Substitutionsmustberegisteredproperly.Bothteammemberswillcompleteawrittentest.Thetopwinningteamswillbedeterminedbyaveragingthetwowrittentestscoresandaddingittotheweightedscoreforthecasestudypresentation.

WRITTENEVENTS:ThisincludesallBusinessOperationsResearchEvents,EntrepreneurshipEvents,ChapterTeamEvents,MarketingRepresentativeEvents,andProfessionalSellingandConsultingEvents.Pleasenotethatstateguidelinesforallwritteneventsrequirethatoneoriginalplus2copiesofeachwrittenentrybesubmittedforcompetition.Thisincludestheoriginalplus2photocopies.AnautomaticfivepenaltypointsWILLBEDEDUCTEDonentriesthataresubmittedwithfewerthantheoriginalandtwophotocopies.Studentsmaywishtoduplicateoneadditionalcopyastheirreferencecopyfortheinterviewportionoftheevent.Competitorsarealsorequiredtosubmitanelectroniccopy.Theuseofsoundwillnowbepermittedintheabovementionedwrittenevents,butthevolumemustbekeptataconversationallevel.Photocopiesshouldbestapledandplacedinsidethefrontcoveroftheoriginaldocument.OnlytheoriginalshouldbeplacedinanofficialDECAwritteneventfolio.Theparticipantswillbringallvisualaidstotheeventbriefing.Onlyapprovedvisualaidsmaybeusedduringthepresentation.Acopyofthewrittenentryornotecardsmaybeusedduringthepresentation.Uptothreestandardsizeposters(nottoexceed22½”x30½”)and/oronestandardsizedpresentationboard(nottoexceed36½”x48½”)maybeused.Thesizeoftheposters(foamcore,etc.)ismaximuminchestoconformtothesizesofmaterialsreadilyavailable.Studentscanusebothsidesoftheposters,butallattachmentsmustfitwithintheposterdimensions.

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Ifstudentsmakeuseofapersonalcomputer,theymustbringtheirownbatterypowerpackaselectricalpowerwillnotbeprovided.Hand-helddigitalorganizersmaybeused.Noset-uptimewillbeallowed.Desktoppresentationflipcharts(12”x10”)maybeused.OnlytheDECAwritteneventfolios(blueorwhite,withthecurrentlogo),asshownonpage161ofthecurrentDECAGuide,areacceptable.Allwrittenentriesmustbesubmittedtotheaddressstated.ThisincludesthewrittenportionfortheEntrepreneurshipParticipating,AdvertisingCampaignandFashionMerchandisingPromotionPlaneventseventhoughtheydonotreceiveaseparateratingfortheirwrittenportion.Allmanualswillbescreenedandjudgedpriortothestateconference.AllmanualsmustbepostmarkedbytheStateConferencedeadlinedatetotheaddressbelowtobeconsideredeligibleforcompetition.

Mailallentriesto:JerryDiGiovanni

920WoodlandAvenueNorristown,PA19403

Registeredwritteneventparticipantswhosemanualsdonotarrivebythedeadlinewillbecontactedpriortodisqualification.Ifregisteredstudentsdonotcompletetheirproject,theadvisorisrequestedtomakeacourtesycallnotifyingtheofficeofthedrop.Judgeswillbeinstructedtolimittheirnotestothephotocopiesofthedocument.

Acommitteeofboardmemberswillbeassignedtohearquestionsofplagiarismand/orstatementsofassuranceviolations.Thecommittee’sdecisionwillbefinal.Thestudent(s)andtheiradvisormaybeaskedtoattendthecommittee’smeetingwhenappropriate.Mostwritteneventsarenowconsideredteamevents.TeamsMAYconsistof1to3members.Allmembersmustbepresentandparticipateintheinterview.Dropsonlyareacceptableattheconference.Nosubstitutionsarepermitted.

Alltrophiesandplaqueswillbeawardedregardlessoftheparticipant’sscore.However,studentswhoplacebelowthirdplacewillnotbepermittedtomove-upandbeeligibleforthenationalconferenceunlesstheyscoreaminimumofthelowestadequatelydonescorefortheirevent.Winningentriesofteameventswillreceiveonetrophyregardlessofthenumberofteamparticipants.Eachparticipantwillreceiveamedallion.AdditionaltrophiesmaybepurchaseddirectlythroughGrimmTrophy,phone717-767-4760or1-800-745-4699.Studentsparticipatingineventswherevisualsand/orequipmentmaybeusedmustfallwithintheguidelinesoftheevent.Allitemsmustbecarriedandsetupbytheeventparticipant(s).Participantsmustutilizetheguidelineofusingnomoreitemsintheirpresentationthancanbecarriedinonetripbytheparticipant(s).

MISCELLANEOUSCOMPETITIVEEVENTINFORMATION:

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1. TheMarketingClusterexamistakenbyallvotingdelegates,schoolstoreeventparticipants,chapterbanner

teamsandmodelingcontestants.

2. Alleventswithawrittentestwillbemachinescored.Studentsmustbringtwo#2leadpencilstotheirorientationortestingsession.Teachersareaskedtobringalargesupplyofsharpened#2pencilstotheconference.StudentsareresponsibleformakingsurethattheirownScantronformsarefilledincompletelyandaccurately.Formsthatarerejectedbytheequipmentwillreceiveazeroscore.

STATE-ONLYEVENTS:

1. TheMODELINGEVENTfashionshowisopentospectators.However,thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorallpersonswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartoinfluencethecontestants. ♦ModelingcontestantsnotcompetinginanothereventwilltaketheMarketingClusterexam.

♦Competitorswillmodelbusinessattireandformalwear. ♦EachchaptermayenteronemaleANDonefemaleincompetition.

2. ThePUBLICSPEAKINGEVENTisopentospectators.Thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorall

personswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartoinfluencethecontestants.Eachchaptermaysubmittwoentriesinthisevent.

► Thisyear’stopicforthepublicspeakingeventis“LIMITLESS”.ThespeechshouldbedesignedtomotivateotherstudentstoenrollinmarketingeducationandjoinDECA.Participantsmustsubmitonecopyoftheirmanuscriptattheeventorientation.Speecheswillbefiled.

3. TheJOBINTERVIEWeventisanotherpopularstateonlyevent.Theapplicationwillbecompletedduring

orientationonthefirstnightoftheconference.Competitorsmustsubmitanoriginalresume,plustwocopies,duringtheorientationportionoftheevent.Participantscompletetwointerviews.Twoentriesfromeachchapterarenowpermitted.Medallionswillbeawardedtothetopparticipantsfortheapplicationandeachofthetwointerviews.Allscoreswillbetotaledtodeterminetheoverallwinners.

4. TRANSPORTATIONWrittenEvent5. LOGISTICSIndividualSeriesEvent(writtentestandtworoleplays)willcoverbothmaterialhandlingand

transportation.6. SCHOOLSTOREBASEDENTERPRISEEVENTisateameventconsistingoftwoparticipants.Eachmemberofthe

teamwillbegiventheMarketingClusterexamandeachteamwillbegivenacasestudy.Oneteamperschoolmaybeentered.

7. DECAQUIZBOWL.PennsylvaniaDECAwillhostastate-levelcompetitionfortheDECAQuizBowlEvent.Eachschoolisencouragedtosendoneteamofuptofourmembersforthisevent.Theeventisopentospectators.However,thejudgesreservetherighttodenyaccesstoanyorallpersonswhomaybedisruptiveorwhoappeartotrytoinfluencethecontestants.Spectatorsmaybeaskedtoleaveanytimeduringthecompetition.

AwrittenMarketingClusterexamwillbegiventoallteamsforbracketingpurposes.Competitorsshouldcomepreparedtoberetainedinaholdingareawhiletheteamisadvancinginthecompetition.Quietgames,studymaterialsandsnacksarepermittedintheholdingarea.

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8. CHAPTERBANNEREVENTisateameventconsistingof1-3participants.Eachmemberoftheteamwillbegiven

theMarketingClusterexam.Oneteamperschoolmaybeentered.

SCHOLARSHIPEVENTS:

STUDENTOFTHEYEARcompetitionisconsideredascholarshipevent.Participantsmustenteranotherareaofcompetition.ThetimeframeforwhichpointsmaybeclaimedshallbefromthecloseofthelastStateCDCtothecloseofthecurrentyear’sInternationalCDC.Thewinnerofthiseventwillbetherecipientofa$1,000PADECAscholarship.Thesecond-placewinnerreceivesa$750PADECAscholarship.Thirdplacereceivesa$500DECAscholarship.EntriesmustbebroughttotheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceregistrationpriorto4:00p.m.onthefirstdayoftheconference.Participantsarerequiredtosubmittheoriginalentryplusonephotocopy.Entriesnotincludingthephotocopywillbedisqualified.

DRESSCODE:

1. ThoroughlyreviewthePennsylvaniaDECADressCodewithyourstudents.

NOTE:Studentsshouldbeawarethatpointsmaybedeductedatwhatthejudgeconsiderstobeinappropriateornon-businesslikeappearance.(Examplesofthismayincludevisibletattoos,excessiveorfacialpiercing,hairstylesorcolors,etc.)

2. Thedresscodehasspecificrequirements.Thebestruletofollowisthatifyouhaveanyquestionspertainingtotheappropriatenessofyourdress;donotweartheitem(s)inquestion.

3. PleasenotethatthedresscodeforthestateconferencerequiresstudentstowearthecurrentPennsylvaniaDECAconferenceshirt(issuedatregistration)withbusinessskirtorslacks,dressshoes,stockingsorsocksfortheopeningsessionandthewrittentestingand/ororientationmeetings.Nodenim,jeansorsneakerswillbeallowed.Blazersorsuitsarerequiredforboththeinterviewportionsofcompetitionandallothergeneralsessions.Thiswillbethecodeforthestateconferenceonly.AttheInternationalConference,businessattirewillberequiredfortheorientation/manualsubmissionmeetingandanofficialDECAblazerisrequiredforinteractionwiththejudges.

5. JudgeswillbegivenacopyofthePennsylvaniaDECADressCode.Theywillmakethefinaldecisiononwhetherdressisappropriateandfollowsourstandards.Iftheyconsiderastudent’sdressnottobewithintheguidelines,theywilldeducttenpointsfromthestudent’sscore.Studentswillnotbedisqualified;however,theywillreceivepenaltypoints.

6. AcopyofboththePennsylvaniaDECADressCodeandtheInternationalDECADressCodefollowthispage.Pleasereviewthemcarefullywithyourstudentsandfeelfreetocalltheofficewithanyquestionsyoumayhave.

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WrittenEventStatementofAssurancesResearchandreportwritingareimportantelementsofmodernbusinessactivities.Greatcaremustbetakentoassurethatthehighestethicalstandardsismaintainedbythoseengaginginresearchandreportwriting.Toreinforcetheimportanceofthesestandards,allwrittenentriesinDECA’sCompetitiveEventsProgrammustsubmitthisstatementaspartoftheentry.ThestatementmustbesignedbytheDECAmember(s)andthechapteradvisor.IunderstandthefollowingrequirementsaresetforthbyDECAInc.forallCompetitiveEvententriescontainingawrittencomponent.TheserequirementsareadditionaltothegeneralrulesandregulationspublishedbyDECAInc.Bysigningthisstatement,Icertifythatallaretrueandaccurateastheyrelatetothisentry.

1. Thecontentsofthisentryaretheresultsofmyworkor,inthecaseofateamproject,theworkofcurrentmembersofthisDECAchapter.

2. Nopartofthisentryhaspreviouslybeenenteredincompetition.

3. ThisentryhasnotbeensubmittedinanotherDECACompetitiveEvent.

4. Creditforallsecondaryresearchhasbeengiventotheoriginalauthorthroughtheproject’sbibliography,

footnotesorendnotes.

5. Allactivitiesororiginalresearchproceduresdescribedinthisentryareaccuratedepictionsofmyefforts,orinthecaseofteamprojects,theeffortsofmyteam.

6. Allactivitiesororiginalresearchdescribedinthisentrytookplaceduringthisschoolyearorthetimeline

specifiedintheEventGuidelines.

7. IunderstandthatDECAhastherighttopublishallorpartofthisentry.ShouldDECAelecttopublishtheentireentry,IwillreceiveanhonorariumfromDECA.Chaptersorindividualswithextenuatingcircumstancesmayappealtherighttopublishtheentrytotheexecutivecommitteeoftheboardofdirectorspriortosubmissionoftheprojectforcompetition.

Thisstatementofassurancesmustbesignedandsubmittedwiththeentry,ortheentrywillbegiven15penaltypoints.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Participant’sName Participant’sName Participant’sName__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Print/TypeName(s)__________________________________________________________________________________________________

CompetitiveEventName/School/StateTothebestofmyknowledge,Iverifythattheabovestatementsaretrueandthatthestudent’s(students’)workdoesnotconstituteplagiarism. ____________________________________ ChapterAdvisor

Holepunchandplaceinfrontofthewrittenentry.Donotcountasapage.

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ChapterAdvisorResponsibility:Advisorsareresponsibleforreviewingthefollowingdresscodewithstudentsanddiscussingtheconsequencesofinfractions. FEMALES: a.Businesssuitwithblouse,shellorturtleneckOR b.Blazerwithskirtordressslacksandwithblouse,shellorturtleneckOR c.Businessdresswithjacket,dressshoesandstockings MALES: a.BusinesssuitwithcollareddressshirtandnecktieOR b.Sportcoat/dressslacks,collaredshirtandnecktie,dressshoesandsocks

NOTE:Noshorts,jeans,denim,cut-offs,sweatshirts,sneakers,mini-skirt,mini-dressorT-shirtclothingwillbepermittedduringtheworkshops,generalsessions,meetings,andcompetitiveeventsandmealfunctions.

StateCDCwrittentestingandorientation:

• StudentsarerequiredtowearthecurrentPennsylvaniaDECAconferenceshirtwithbusinessskirtorslacks—Nodenimorjeansorsneakerswillbepermitted.

• Casualwearwillbeacceptableonlyduringcertainsocialfunctionsorwhereotherwisespecified.• Dresscodeattireisrequiredfortheawardsessions.Studentsdressedimproperlyorcarryinganyitemswillnotbe

permittedonstage.• Dresscodeattireisrequiredforallmealfunctions.Anystudentwhodoesnotweartheproperattirewillbe

turnedawayatthedoor.• ADECAblazerisappropriateforalloccasions.

NOTE:Studentsshouldbeawarethatpointsmaybedeductedbecausethejudgeconsiderstheirdresstobeinappropriateornon-businesslikeinappearance.(Examplesofthismayincludevisibletattoos,excessiveorfacialpiercing,hairstylesorcolors,etc.)

Wehopethisinformationwillmakeiteasierforyoutohelpyourstudent(s)preventbeingpenalized.Thefollowingpointsofthoughtweretakenintoconsiderationfordevelopmentofthedresscodepolicy:

*Currentfashiontrends *Impressionsofjudgesandsponsors*Timeconstraints *OtherCTSOdresscodes*Cost *Fairnessbetweenmalesandfemales

______________________________________________ _______________________________________Studentsignature/date Parent/guardiansignature/date

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DECA’sBoardofDirectorshasdevelopedthefollowingofficialdressstandardsfortheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConference.Students,advisors,andchaperonesmustfollowthedresscode.

AnofficialDECAblazerisrequiredtoreceiverecognition/anawardonstage.

DECAGeneralSessions,MealFunctions:

FEMALES: Businesssuitorblazerwithdressblouseanddressskirtordressslacksor

businessdress;dressshoesandhosiery/trousersocks.

MALES: Businesssuitorsportcoatwithdressslacks,collareddressshirtandnecktie;dressshoesandsocks.

WhenAppearingBeforeJudges:

FEMALES: OfficialDECAblazerwithdressskirtordressslacksandadressblouseorofficialblazerwithadress; dressshoesandhosiery/trousersocks.MALES: OfficialDECAblazerwithdressslacks,collareddressshirtandnecktie;dressshoesanddresssocks.

EventBriefing,ManualRegistrationandTesting,LeadershipActivities/Institutes

FEMALES: Dressblouseordresssweaterwithdressskirtofdressslacks(blazeroptional)orbusinessdress,with dressshoes,hosiery/trousersocks.

MALES: Collareddressshirtandnecktiewithdressslacks(blazeroptional);dressshoesanddresssocks.

DECABusinessCasualCasualslacks(e.g.,Dockers),blouseorshirt,socksandcasualshoes.Jeans,t-shirtsandathleticshoesarenotincludedinbusinesscasualattire.

DanceAttireCasualslacksorjeanswithblouse,shirtort-shirt.Shoesarerequired.

ThefollowingisunacceptableduringDECAactivities:

• Clothingwithprintingthatissuggestive,obsceneorpromotesillegalsubstances• Skin-tightorrevealingclothing• Midriff-baringclothing• Athleticclothing• Swimwear

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ChaptersmustadheretotheestablishedratioslistedbelowwhensubmittingcompetitiveeventregistrationfortheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.

§ Thechartbelowwasdevelopedtohelpyouindeterminingthenumberofcompetitorsallowedforyourchapter.UtilizethechartforalleventsontheCompetitiveEventsGeneralInformationpagesthatrefertotheChapterAllotmentchart.

§ AllallotmentsarebasedonstudentmembershipreceivedbyNovember15ofthecurrentyear.ThemembershipnumberusedtodeterminechapterallotmentisthenumberofstudentsjoiningbothstateandnationalDECA.

NUMBEROFCHAPTERMEMBERS

COMPETITORSALLOWED

1-26 1

27-52 2

53-122 3

123-157 4

158-192 5

193-227 6

228-262 7

AllotmentswererevisedandadoptedbytheBoardofTrusteesinJuly1999.

As you use the DECA Guide, please note the changes for the 2017-2018 school year; as follows:

ChapterCampaigns:GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeekCampaign.Theentrepreneursshouldbesuccessstoriesoflocalentrepreneurs,andalthoughwe’dlikethemtobeDECAalumni,thatisnolongerarequirement.Thegoalwiththischangeistofosterrelationshipswithstrongentrepreneursinyourcommunity.

DECAChallenges:TheFIDMChallengehasanewtopicthisyear,andtheStudentSocialMediahasbeenadded.

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• ThepreviouslyschedulednewEntrepreneurshipTeamDecisionMakingandEntrepreneurshipIndividualSerieseventswillbeadded.Theseeventswillusetheentrepreneurshipperformanceindicatorlistandnewentrepreneurshipexam.Sampleresourcesareavailablehere.

• Pleasereviewtheevaluationformsforallwrittenevents.Evaluationformsforallcompetitiveeventswithawrittenentrymayhavemorepointsallocatedtowardtheexecutivesummaryonthewrittenevaluation.EvaluationformsforthepresentationofChapterTeamEventsandevaluationformsforAdvertisingCampaign,FashionMerchandisingPromotionPlanandSportsandEntertainmentPromotionPlanhavebeenrevised.

• TheStartUpBusinessPlancannowbecomprisedofonetothreemembersoftheDECAchapter.

• Forthe2017-2018VirtualBusinessChallenge,teamshaveaccesstoalmostallthefullsimulationcapabilitiesversusselectsimulationactionsinpreviousyears’competitions.Inaddition,thisyear’sVBCwillintroduceshorteronlinequalifyingrounds.EachVBConlinequalifyingroundwillbe11-daysinlength.TheVirtualBusinessChallenge–Accountinghasmini-challengesduringeachqualifyinground.Clickhereforcompletedetails.

• TheVirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashioneventwillbeadded.

n Formoreinformationaboutcompetitiveeventchangesforyear2017-18visitDECADirectat:http://www.decadirect.org/2017/07/17/get-ready-limitless-year-2017-2018-deca-guide/

n KeeptheDECAGuideeasilyaccessiblethroughouttheyearasareferenceforallyourDECA-

relatedquestions.DECAGuidelink: https://www.deca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017_DECA_Guide.pdf

TheMaterialsHandlingWrittenEvent(MHE)hasbeendeletedasanoptionforcompetition. Follow DECA on Twitter @ DECAInc. Follow PA DECA at www.padeca.org

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PRINCIPLESOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONEVENTS

REGISTRATIONCODE

SPECIFICNAMEORTYPEOFEVENT

PARTICIPANTSINEVENT

DISTRICTLEVEL

STATELEVEL

CHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE

INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

PBM PrinciplesofBusinessManagement&Administration 1 YES YES Oneper100district

members YES 4

PFN PrinciplesofFinance 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

PHTPrinciplesofHospitalityand

Tourism 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

PMK PrinciplesofMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

ENTREPRENEURSHIPEVENTSREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME

ORTYPEOFEVENTPARTICIPANTS

INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL

STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

ESB Start-UpBusinessPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

EIB EntrepreneurshipWrittenEvent 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

IBP InternationalBusinessPlanEvent 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

EIP InnovationPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

EBG BusinessGrowthPlan 1-3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

EFB FranchiseBusinessPlan 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

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WRITTENCHAPTERTEAMEVENTSREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME



STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

CSP CommunityServiceProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

CMP CreativeMarketingProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

EPP

EntrepreneurshipPromotionProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart

plusone YES 4

FLPP FinancialLiteracyPromotionProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

LEP Learn&EarnProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

PRP PublicRelationsProject 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

BUSINESSOPERATIONSRESEARCHEVENTSREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME



STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

BOR BusinessServicesOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart

plusone YES 4

BMOR BuyingandMerchandisingOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart

plusone YES 4

FOR FinanceOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone YES 4

HOR HospitalityandTourismOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart

plusone YES 4

SEOR SportsandEntertainmentMarketingOperationsResearch 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart

plusone YES 4

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INDIVIDUALSERIESEVENTS

REGISTRATIONCODE


PARTICIPANTSINEVENT

DISTRICTLEVEL

STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

ACT AccountingApplications 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

AAM Apparel&Acc.Marketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

ASM AutomotiveServicesMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

BFS BusinessFinanceSeries 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

BSM BusinessServicesMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

ENT Entrepreneurship 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

FMS FoodMarketingSeries 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

HLM Hotel&LodgingManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

HRM HumanResourcesManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

MCS MarketingCommunications 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

QSRMQuickServeRestaurantManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

RFSM Restaurant&FoodServiceManagement 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

RMS RetailMerchandising 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

SEMSports&EntertainmentMarketing 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

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TEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS

REGISTRATIONCODE


PARTICIPANTSINEVENT

DISTRICTLEVEL STATELEVEL

DISTRICTENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE

INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

BLTDMBusinessLaw&EthicsTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES

1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2

YES 4

BTDMBuying&MerchandisingTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES


YES 4

ETDMEntrepreneurship

TeamDecisionMaking2 YES YES


YES 4

FTDMFinancialServices

TeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2

YES 4

HTDM HospitalityServicesTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES


YES 4

MTDM

MarketingManagementTeamDecisionMaking

2 YES YES

1perdistrictplus1forevery150districtmembersormajorfractionthereof;minimumof2 YES 4

STDM Sports&EntertainmentMarketingTeamDecisionMaking 2 YES YES


YES 4

TTDM Travel&TourismMarketingTeamDecisionMakingEvent 2 YES YES


YES 4

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PERSONALFINANCIALLITERARCYEVENTREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME



STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

PFL PersonalFinancialLiteracy 1 YES YES Oneper100districtmembers YES 4

MARKETINGREPRESENTATIVEEVENTS

REGISTRATIONCODE


PARTICIPANTSINEVENT

DISTRICTLEVEL STATELEVEL


INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

ADC AdvertisingCampaignEvent–Team 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

FMP FashionMerchandisingPromotionPlan–Team 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

SEPP SportsandEntertainmentPromotionPlan 1–3 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

PROFESSIONALSELLING&CONSULTINGEVENTSREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME


INEVENTDISTRICTLEVEL STATE

LEVELCHAPTERENTRIESFORSTATECONFERENCE

INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

FCE FinancialConsulting 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

HTPSHospitalityandTourismProfessional

Selling1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

PSE ProfessionalSellingEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart YES 3

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ONLINEEVENTSREGISTRATION

CODESPECIFICNAME



STATELEVEL

CHAPTERENTRIESFOR

STATECONFERENCE

INTER-NATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIESFORICDC

SMG StockMarketGame 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

VBCFA VirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashion 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

VBCPF VirtualBusinessChallengePersonalFinance 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

VBCRS VirtualBusinessChallengeRestaurant 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/AVBCRT VirtualBusinessChallengeRetail 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/AVBCSP VirtualBusinessChallengeSports 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

VBCAC VirtualBusinessChallengeAccounting(Pilot) 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

VBCHMVirtualBusinessChallengeHotel

Management 1-3 NO NO N/A YES N/A

STATEONLYEVENTS

REGISTRATION

CODE

SPECIFICNAME

ORTYPEOFEVENT

PARTICIPANTS


STATE

LEVEL

CHAPTERENTRIESFOR

STATECONFERENCENATIONALLEVEL

PAENTRIES

FORICDC

CAP ChapterAwardsProject 1-3 NO YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

CBE ChapterBannerEvent 1-3 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

DQB DECAQuizBowl 1-4 NO YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

JOB JobInterview 2 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

LOG LogisticsSeriesEvent 1 SOME YES Chapterallotmentchart NO ---

MODB Modeling–Male 1 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

MODG Modeling–Female 1 SOME YES 1entryperchapter NO ---

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PSPK PublicSpeaking 1 NO YES 2entriesperchapter NO ---

SBE School-BasedEnterprise 2 NO YES 1teamperchapter NO ---

SOY StudentoftheYearScholarshipEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchart NO ---

TWE TransportationWrittenEvent 1 NO YES Chapterallotmentchartplusone NO ---

MISCELLANEOUSREGISTRATIONS

REGISTRATION

CODE

SPECIFICNAME

ORTYPEOFEVENT

PERMITTEDTO

REGISTERATSCDC

CHAPTERVOTESFOR

STATECONFERENCE

NATIONAL

LEVEL

PAVOTES

FORICDC

CP

ChapterPresident(OnlySCDCregisteredpresidentswillreceive

theirchapterpresident’splaque.)

Mustberegisteredinanotherarea

N/A

N/A

N/A

MCE

MarketingClusterExam

Votingdelegates,schoolstoreevent,

chapterbannerevent,andmodeling

N/A

N/A

N/A

PSCH

PADECAScholarshipApplicant/StateBusinessPartnership

ScholarshipApplicant/FoodMerchants’Scholarship


N/A

N/A

N/A

NSCH

NationalDECAScholarshipApplicant


N/A

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N/A

OC

StateOfficerCandidate


N/A

N/A

N/A

CSO

StateOfficer–Current

Currentofficers

N/A

YES

N/A

ISO

StateRepresentative–Incoming


N/A

YES

N/A

VOTE

VotingDelegate

(Mustalsoregisterandtakethefreeenterprisetest)

1only

1voteperchapterplusonevote

per10membersormajorfraction

thereof(maximumof11)

YES

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ADV

DECAAdvisorsasregisteredonmembershipreports

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

CHAP

OtherTeachersorChaperones

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

GUEST

JudgesorOtherPeoplewhoarenotchaperones

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PENNSYLVANIADECA—2017-2018COMPETITIVEEVENTS

EVENT DISTRICTTEST STATETEST

PrinciplesofBusinessManagement&Admin. BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamPrinciplesofFinance BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExam

PrinciplesofHospitalityandTourism BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamPrinciplesofMarketing BusinessAdministrationCoreExam BusinessAdministrationCoreExamAccountingApplications FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExam

AdvertisingCampaignEvent N/A MarketingClusterExamApparel&AccessoriesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamAutomotiveServicesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

BusinessFinance FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExamBusinessLaw/Ethics-Team BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExamBusinessServicesMarketing MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

BuyingandMerchandising-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamFashionMerchandisingPromotionPlan MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

FinancialServices-Team FinanceClusterExam FinanceClusterExamFoodMarketingSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

Hospitality&TourismProfessionalSelling N/A HospitalityandTourismClusterExamHospitalityServices-Team HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExam

Hotel&LodgingManagementSeries HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamHumanResourcesManagement BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam BusinessManagement&Admin.ClusterExam

MarketingCommunications-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamMarketingManagementSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

QuickServeRestaurantManagementSeries HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamQuizBowl N/A MarketingClusterExam/StateDECAQuizBowl

Restaurant&FoodServiceEvent HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExamRetailMerchandising MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

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Sports&EntertainmentIndividualSeries MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamSports&EntertainmentMarketing-Team MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExamSports&EntertainmentPromotionPlan MarketingClusterExam MarketingClusterExam

ProfessionalSelling N/A MarketingClusterExamTravel&TourismMarketingTeamDecisionMaking HospitalityandTourismClusterExam HospitalityandTourismClusterExam

Modeling,VotingDelegates,ChapterBannerEvent&SSBE N/A MarketingClusterExamPersonalFinancialLiteracy N/A FinancialLiteracyClusterExam

FinancialConsulting N/A FinanceClusterNEWCOMETITIVEEVENTSFORYEAR2017-18

Entrepreneurship EntrepreneurshipClusterExam EntrepreneurshipClusterExamEntrepreneurshipTeamDecisionMaking EntrepreneurshipClusterExam EntrepreneurshipClusterExamVirtualBusinessChallenge–Fashion N/A N/A

Thecolor“RED”denotesnewcompetitiveeventforyear2017-18.

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ProjectFormatandGuidelinesFiveGoalsofCAP(ChapterAwardsProject)

1. Toencouragechapterstoconductactivities2. Tobuildmemberinvolvement.3. Toencouragemembershipinlocal,stateandDECA,Inc.4. TobuildschoolandcommunityrecognitionfortheMarketingEducationprogramandDECAChapter.5. Toholdactivitieswhichstrengthenthelocalchapter.

*************************************************************************************************AnyDECAChaptermaycompletetheChapterAwardsProject.Chapterswillclaimcreditforactivitiesbysubmittinganotebookconsistingofactivityreportsandvisualdocumentation.Thefollowingpageslisttherequirementsfortheseactivities.ParticipatingchaptersthatmeettheCAPrequirementswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.AdvisorswillsubmittheirChapterAwardsProjecttotheregistrationtableuponarrivalatthePADECACareerDevelopmentConference.Onetothreerepresentativesmayattendthestateconferenceforeachproject.Representativeswillberequiredtopresenttoajudge(s)duringtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Thispresentationisademonstrationoftherepresentatives’leadershipandcommunicationskills,knowledgeoftheproject,andoralpresentationskills.AllGoldLevelprojectswillbedisplayedatthewritteneventdisplaysession—exactdetailswillbeinthePADECACareerDevelopmentConferenceguidelines.ThreerepresentativesforeachofthesetopprojectswillhavetheopportunitytoattendtheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConference.ICDC:Participantsmayattendoneofthefollowingleadershipdevelopmentacademies:Ignite,Elevate,orAspireChapterAwardsProjectOverviewofProject

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1. Project Dates: The project must include activities conducted after Feb. 24, 2017 and before the submission deadline on February 21, 2018.

2.DueDate:ThisprojectistobesubmittedbythechapteradvisoratthetimeofregistrationatthePADECACareerDevelopmentConference.3.Binder:Youmustsubmittheoriginalprojectinawhite3-ringbinder(NOTtheBlueDECAfolioortheDECAlogoedbinder).Thethree-ringbindermusthaveaninsidepocketandclearprotective“view”cover.4.CoverandSpine:Createacoverpageandaspinetoplaceinsidetheclearfrontcoverofthebinder.Thecoverpageandthespinemustfollowthesameguidelinesandhavethesameinformationasthetitlepage.5.SheetProtectors:Sheetprotectorsmustbeusedonallpages,includingthesectionDividers6.Handwriting:Nohandwritingisallowedintheproject.(Handwritingisonlyacceptableintheformoforiginaldocumentationthatwashandwritten,i.e.athankyounote,cards,etc.7.PageLimit:Theprojectislimitedto90pages.TheStatementofAuthenticity,titlepage,tableofcontentsandsectiondividersarenotincludedinthetotalnumberofpagesandshouldnothavepagenumbers.8Content:Theprojectconsistsofsixsections.Pleasemakesureyouincludeallrequireditemsforeachsectionaccordingtotheguidelines.9.SectionDividers:Eachsectionmusthaveasectiondividerthatincludesthefullsectiontitlenameandtypedtab.Attachthetabtotheoutsideofthesheetprotectorsoitextendsbeyondthepagesofdocumentationandcaneasilybeseen.Makesurethetabsaresecure.10.Documentation:Eachactivitymusthavedetailedvisualdocumentationasevidenceoftheprojectcompletion.Allvisualdocumentation,includingphotos,mustbefromactivitiesthatoccurredduringtheprojectdates.Donotusephotosfrompastyears.Note:Documentationmayberesizedtobetterfitthelayoutofapage(i.e.:shrinkinglettersofrecognitionorthank-youletters).Evidenceshouldtellastory,notconfuseit.Thewriteupsshouldsupportthestorytoldbytheevidence.11.UniqueInformation:Eachactivityintheprojectcanbeusedonlyonetime.12.Creativity:AhighqualityChapterAwardsProjectwilllooklikeaprofessionalmarketingtooltoshowcaseyourchapter.Useyourcreativitywhencreatingyourdocumentationandsectionheadingpages.CAPisabookthatyoushouldwanttoshowofftofuturemarketingclassestoexplainandshowwhatyourDECAyearshouldberememberedfor.12.StatementofAuthenticity:ThefirstpageoftheprojectMUSTbetheWrittenStatementofAuthenticity;thisislocatedintheDECAGuideandisalsoavailableonlineatwww.deca.orgDonotnumberthispage.13.TitlePage:ThesecondpageoftheprojectistheTitlePage.Donotnumberthispage.Listthefollowingonthetitlepageinthelistedorder:ChapterAwardsProjectNameofDECAChapterand/orSchool

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SchoolAddressCity/State/ZipCodeDateofSubmissionName(s)ofPresentationTeam14.TableofContents:ThethirdpageistheTableofContents.Thismustlisteveryactivityandsection.Thepagenumberforeachmustalsobelisted.Anexampleisbelow.Section1:MembershipMembershipRosterPage1PictureofChapterMembersPage2Section2:ChapterStandardsChapterMeetingsandMinutesPage5ChapterProgramofWorkPage6ChapterConstitutionPage7ChapterElectionsPage8MarketingAdvisoryCommitteePage915.BodyofEntry:Thebodyoftheentrystartswith“Section1:Membership”andcontinuesinthesequenceoutlinedbelow.ThefirstpageoftheMembershipcontent(notsectiondivider)isnumbered“Page1”andallfollowingpagesarenumberedinsequence.Section1:MembershipSection2:ChapterStandardsSection3:Promotion/PublicRelationsSection4:CommunityServiceSection5:ChapterActivitiesSection6:DECAMonth16.SectionHeadings:Everyactivityineachsectionmustincludethefollowingheadingitems:SectionNameNameofActivityDescriptionofActivity*Youmayaddothercategoriestothesectionheading,buteachsectionheadingmustbethesame.Donotaddacategoryforjustonesection.Sample:*Yourdescriptiondoesnothavetobeformattedinthisexactway.Section:Promotion/PublicRelationsNameofActivity:Oktoberfest2017DescriptionofActivity:OurchapterhadaboothatourlocalOktoberfest.AttheboothwedistributedinformationonDECAandspeakwithcommunitymembers.Weencouragedcommunitymemberstobeclassroomspeakers,judgesforourAreaCompetitionPrepDay,andtosignupforourchapter’sDECAnewsletter.OktoberfestwasheldalldayonFridayandSaturdayandwehadseveralshiftsofDECAmemberstostaffthebooththroughoutthetime.WedecidedtowearournewDECAsweatshirtssocommunitymemberswouldknowwhototalktoaboutDECA.Weallhadagreattimewiththisactivity.ItwasagoodchancetogettoknowotherDECAmembersasweallmadeposters,set-upandtookdownthebootheach

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night.AnaddedbenefitoftheeventwasthatwealsolearnedaboutothercommunityorganizationsthathadboothsandhowourDECAchaptercanworkwiththeminthefuture(Usepictures,flyers,orotherdocumentstorepresenttheactivity)ProjectGuidelines:I.Section1-Membership:TheMembershipsectionshouldprovethatyouhaveaworkingDECAchapter.*ItemsRequired:

a. OfficialMembershipRoster:ThisisprintedfromtheNationalDECAregistrationwebsite.b. PictureofChapterMembers:Picturecanbeacollageofmembersinthechapterorapictureoftheentire

chapter.

ItemsRecommended/Optional:a. ChapterPictureb. ClassroomPicture

II.Section2-ChapterStandards:TheChapterStandardssectionshowsthestrengthandcommunitybackingofyourDECAchapter.*ItemsRequired:

a. ChapterMeetingsandMinutes:Includewhenmeetingswereheldandvisualdocumentationofatleastonemeetingtakingplace.ApictureofthoselisteningtotheChapterPresidentspeakissuggestedvisualdocumentation.Includetheminutesfromyourmeetingsinsidethesheetprotector,behindyourdocumentation.Theminutesshouldbestapledforeasyremovalandreview.

b. ChapterProgramofWork:ThisisyourChapter’sgoalsfortheyear.Decidewhatyouwanttoaccomplishandwhy.

c. Constitution:EachDECAChaptermusthaveaconstitution.AskyouradvisorforanexistingconstitutionorcontactPADECAifyouareworkingtocreateanewchapter.Thismaybemultiplepagesandthereforecanbestapledandplacedinsideasheetprotector,countingasjustonepage.

d. ChapterElections:EachyearyourChaptershouldelectanofficerteam.Youmayuseanymodeltostructureyourofficerpositions.Documentationshouldincludeatleastoneofthefollowing:votingballot,photosofcandidates,candidatesgivingspeeches,photoofelectedofficerteam.

e. MarketingProgramAdvisoryCommittee:EveryPDEapprovedmarketingprogrammusthaveanAdvisoryCommittee.Thisisabodyofcommunitymemberswhosupportyourprogram.Documentationshouldincludeatleastoneofthefollowing:pictureofeachmemberandwhotheyare,pictureofanAdvisoryCommitteemeeting,rosterofAdvisoryCommitteemembers,detaileddescriptionofhoweachAdvisoryCommitteememberhasassistedthechapterduringtheyear,orotherevidencethecommitteemeetsduringtheschoolyear.

III.Section3-Promotion/PublicRelations:ThePromotions/PRsectionisabouthowyoupromotedthebrand“DECA”throughanumberofactivitiesinyourschoolandcommunity.

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*ItemsRequired:

a. Activities:AminimumofsixPromotions/PRactivities.InordertobeconsideredaPromotion/PRactivityDECAneedstobementionedinthedescriptionANDthenameorlogoofDECAshouldappearsomewhereinthedocumentation.

b. PrintMaterial:Thiscanbeinaschool,district,local,regionalnewspaper/publication.Youmayhaveamaximumoftwonewspaperarticlesiftheyareindifferenttypesofpublications(i.e.schoolandlocalnewspaper)andondifferenttopics.

Ideas:*Eachofthebelowitemscannotbecombinedinoneactivitytocountasmultipleactivities.a. NewsarticleonDECAmemberswhoqualifiedforthestateornationalconferenceb. MediacoverageonalocalTVbroadcast.c. SchoolvisitationpromotingDECAtostudentsnotintheprogram,gradeschoolstudentsormiddleschool

students.d. HandingoutDECAflyersduringafreshmanorientationoratschoolevents.e. HavingaparentnighttotellDECAparentsaboutwhatmembersareinvolvedinandopportunitiesforthemto

becomeinvolved.f. Teacherappreciationday(forallteachersintheschool-notjustyourDECAAdvisor).g. DECAstoregive-a-wayday(i.e.GiveawaycookiesforanyonewhowantstolearnmoreaboutDECA,etc.).h. BulletinBoardinyourschool.i. DECApromotionalposters.j. PAAnnouncements(allannouncementscountasonlyoneactivity).k. Marqueemessageonyourschool/communityreaderboard.l. HaveadesignateddaytowearDECAapparel.m. DECAdisplays.n. Participatinginafair,paradeorfestival.o. PresentationtoaRotaryCluborothercivicorganization.p. Billboardinyourcommunity.q. SocialMediaPosts:Twitter,Facebook,Snapchat

IV.Section4-CommunityService:OneofthemostimportantpointsinDECAisCommunityService.DECAteachesthatgivingbacktothecommunityisvitaltothesuccessofabusiness.Thissectionfocusesoncommunityresponsibilityandinvolvement.*ItemsRequired:

a. Activities:Aminimumoffouractivitiesarerequiredinthissection.TheseactivitiesmustbeuniquetothissectionandexhibitwhatyourDECAChapterhasdonetopromotecommunityservice.Theactivitiesmaypromotethesameorganization(suchastheMake-a-WishFoundation)butmustoccuratfourdifferenttimesduringtheyearandbeunique.

b. UniqueActivities:ThefourcommunityserviceactivitiesmayalsobeincludedinthePromotionsection*iftherewasanewsarticleornewscoverageaboutwhatyourDECAChapterwasdoingforthecivicorganization.DECAandtheactivitymustbementionedinthearticle.

c. *Thisisanexceptiontotherulethateachactivitymaybeusedonlyonce.

Ideas:a. ActivityforMuscularDystrophyAssociation.

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b. BlooddriveforRedCross.c. ActivityforPADECAPlanofActionChosenCharityd. GeneralfundraisingfortheMake-a-WishFoundation,MDA,etc.e. Holidaygiftgivingfortheneedy.f. Localparkorcommunityclean-up.g. Brochurecreationforanon-profit.h. Drivesforneedycauses:(i.e.Fooddriveforthelocalfoodbank,Blanketcollectionforbabycarecenters,

clothingdrive.)i. OthercommunityserviceprojectsapprovedbyDECAadvisorwithdocumentation

V.Section5-ChapterActivities:ChapterActivitiesareanyactivitythatyourChapterorChapterMembersparticipateinthatdoesnotdirectlypromoteDECA.Theseneedtobeorganizedactivities,notimpromptugatherings.*ItemsRequired:

a. Activities:Aminimumofsixactivitiesarerequiredinthissection.b. Leadership:Atleastoneactivitymustcenteronleadershipdevelopment,trainingorteambuilding.

Ideas:*Eachtypeofactivitymaybeusedonlyonce.

a. Attendingadistrict,stateornationalconference.b. Attendingaleadershipconference.c. Guestspeaker.d. StateOfficerVisitatione. Holidaygiftwrapping.f. Operatingaschoolstoreduringtheschoolyear.g. Activitieswithalumni.h. Salesprojects.i. Membersonlypizzaandfunday.j. Organizingaschool-wideevent.k. kMembersonlysocialeventl. Other

VI. Section 6-DECA Month: DECA Month occurs during the month of November and is designed to intensively promote DECA to your school and community. DECA Inc. publishes activities and ideas on their website with themes and ideas for promoting DECA. You are encouraged to conduct at least five activities during DECA Month.

*ItemsRequired:

a. Activities:Aminimumoffiveactivitiesmustbecompletedduringtheweek.b. Heading:Thesectionheading/dividerpagemuststatethedatesofyourDECAWeek.

Ideas:a. Proclamation(fromagovernmentagencyonly).b. OpenHouse.a. Guestspeaker.b. Mediaappearance/newsarticle.

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c. Lunchtimegamesandpromotions.d. Fundraisers.e. Teacherappreciation.f. Schoolmarqueeorlocalbusinessmarqueeg. DECAnightatalocalrestaurant.h. SocialMediaPosts,Twitter,Facebook,Snapchat

ChapterAwardsProject-StateCareerDevelopmentConferenceRequirements*Competitors:AmaximumofthreeCAPparticipantspresenttoajudgeattheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceinFebruary.*Activities/Events:Activitiesandeventsmustbecurrent(March2016-February2017).Onceanactivityoreventhasbeenusedinasection,itmaynotbeusedagaininanothersection.*Orientation:ThefirstnightoftheconferenceCAPparticipantsattendanorientation.Duringthisorientationparticipantsbegiventheirpresentationtime,visualswillbecheckedandpaperworkfortheeventwillbecompleted.*PresentationLength:Thepresentationshouldbeatotalof15minutes:10minutestopresentand5minutesforquestions.*Purpose:ThepurposeofthepresentationistosharewiththejudgewhatyourDECAChapterachievedduringtheyear;whatwaslearnedandwhatwasmostenjoyed.*Materials:TherearenosetrequirementsfortheCAPpresentation.YouwillhaveyourCAP(binder)toshowthejudges.Useyourcreativity!*Scoring:EachCAPteamwillreceiveascoreontheirprojectandoralpresentation.Theprojectisworth170pointsandtheoralpresentationisworth80points.Penaltypointswillbedeductedfromthecombinedproject/oralscoretodeterminetheoverallscore.Reportwritingisanimportantelementofmodernbusinessactivities.Greatcaremustbetakentoassurethatthehighestethicalstandardsaremaintained.Toreinforcetheimportanceofthesestandards,allChapterAwardsProjectsmustsubmitthisstatementaspartoftheentry.ThefirstpageofthisdocumentistheWrittenStatementofAssurances(seep.34),itmustbesignedbytheparticipantsfromthechapterandthechapteradvisormustalsosignthedocument.

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PADECACHAPTERAWARDSPROJECTRATINGSHEETSchool:___________________________________________________Participant1:_______________________________________________Participant2:_______________________________________________Participant3:_______________________________________________

GeneralGuidelines:20pointspossibleActivity

Max.Score

Score

Projectpresentedina3-ringbinderoraDECAScrapbook

5points

Materialsinsheetprotectorsorlaminated

5points

Pagesarenumbered

5points

StatementofWrittenAssurancesisincluded

5points

Subtotal

OrganizationalInformation:10pointspossibleActivity

Max.Score

Score

Titlepage

5points

Tableofcontents

5points

Subtotal

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MembershipDevelopment:10pointspossible♦ PrintortypethepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefoundActivity,PageNumber

Max.Score

Score

DECAMembershipRoster

5points

PictureofChapterMembers 5points

Subtotal

ChapterStandards:25pointspossible♦ PrintortypethepagenumberinthebookwhereeachofthestandardscanbefoundStandard,PageNumber

Max.Score

Score

ChapterMeetingsandMinutes

5points

ChapterProgramofWork

5points

ChapterConstitution

5points

ChapterElections

5points

MarketingAdvisoryCommittee

5points

Subtotal

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Promotions/PublicRelations:30pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameofsixpromotions/publicrelationsactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlysixactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestsixActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score

5points

5points

5points

5points

5points

5points

Subtotal

CommunityService:20pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameoffourcommunityserviceactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlyfouractivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestsixActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score

5points

5points

5points

5points

Subtotal

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ChapterActivities:30pointspossible♦ Printortypethenameofsixchapteractivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlysixactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.Choosewhatyouconsideryourbestsix

Activity,PageNumber Max.Score Score

5points

5points

5points

5points

5points

5points

Subtotal

DECAMonth:25pointspossible♦ PrintortypethenameoffiveDECAMonthactivitiesintheappropriateboxes,alongwiththepagenumberinthebookwheretheactivitycanbefound♦ Includeonlyfiveactivities,nomatterhowmanyactivitiesyouhavedocumentedinthissection.ChoosewhatyouconsideryourbestfiveActivity,PageNumber Max.Score Score

5points

5points

5points

5points

5points

Subtotal

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OverallImpressionofthePresentation40pointspossibleCategory

Max.Score

Score

PresentationofSelectedActivities

20points

Overallimpressionofthestudent’spresentation

20points

Responsetoquestions 20points PresentationVisualsandSupportMaterials 20points Subtotal

EventScoreTallySection

Max.Score

Score

GeneralGuidelines

20points

OrganizationalInformation

10points

MembershipDevelopment

10points

ChapterStandards

25points

Promotions/PublicRelations

30points

CommunityService

20points

ChapterActivities

30points

DECAMonthActivities

25points

OverallImpressionofPresentation

80points

TotalScore(250Possible)

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The Chapter Banner Contest is a two to four member team event. Members participating in this

event take the Marketing Cluster Exam. Students registered for this event cannot participate in other

competitions at the conference. This contest is a State only competition—winners in this event are

not eligible to move onto the DECA International Career Development Conference in this event. First

Place Team will qualify for a leadership academy at DECA ICDC.

Contest Guidelines: 1. The theme for the contest this year is “Defying Gravity with Pennsylvania DECA.”

2. Each team will be provided with one white banner that is 8ft long and 3ft wide.

3. Teams will prepare the rough draft of their banner design in advance of the competition and

bring it to the conference. It will be submitted to the event coordinator to be checked before the

team begins working on their banner.

4. Each team will be responsible for bringing their own supply kit to contest. The supply list must

be checked in at the start of the competition. The table at the bottom of the page has a list of

supplies that can be used for the competition. These are the only supplies that can be used to

construct and create the banner. No other materials can be used to prepare the banner. 5. Teams must utilize the theme of the contest, have PA DECA on the banner, and can only use

the materials that are listed in supply section for the creation of the banner.

6. Pre-made and pre-printed materials CANNOT be used in the creation or construction of the

banner.

7. Each team will be provided with a set of PA DECA pre-cut 4 inch letters at the start of the

contest.

8. Each team will be given 90 minutes to create their banner.

9. Have fun, be creative, and good luck.

Supply List for Chapter Banner Contest Markers—thin and thick Chalk--pastels

Pencils—regular and colored pencils Construction paper

Adhesive—glue, rubber cement, clear

tape and masking tape

Scissors, rulers, measuring tape

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Chapter Banner Contest Evaluation Sheet Chapter Name: ______________________

Content Possible Point Values

Points Awarded

Team prepared a rough draft and submitted it to the event coordinator when the team checked in with the event coordinator.

Yes: 20 points No: 0 points

Team banner supplies met the contest guidelines

Yes: 10 points

Team creatively implemented the Banner Theme

Excellent 10; Very Good 7-9; Good 4-6; Fair 0-3

Team creatively implemented color in the Banner


Team utilized the supplies for the Banner in a creative manner


Members of the Team worked together to complete the banner


Creativity utilized in the layout of banner


Final banner appearance is neat and clean.


Team cleaned up their banner area and checked out with the event coordinator at the completion of their banner.

Yes: 10 points No: 0 points

Total possible points is 100

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Sponsor: PennsylvaniaDECABoardofTrusteesEligibility: Eachchaptermayentertwoparticipants.Judging: Competitorswillbejudgedonappearance,communicationskillsandknowledgeofmarketing.Theoveralltopwinnerswillbeselectedbytotalingtheirscoresforallthreesegments(application,interviewAandinterviewB)ofthecompetition.Awards: TheoveralltopsixwinnerswillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Thetopwinnerwillbeconsideredforaleadershipacademyorvotingdelegatepositiontoattendthenationalconference.Specifications:

• Everyparticipantmustcompleteajobapplicationduringthescheduledwrittentesting/orientationonthefirstdayoftheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.

• Everyparticipantmustbringapentocompletehis/herapplication.

• Everyparticipantmustsubmitarésuméplustwocopiesatthescheduledwritten

testing/orientationonthefirstdayoftheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Participantsmaytakeanadditionalcopyoftheirrésumétotheinterviews.

• Thepositionbeingappliedforwillbeasalesassociateinaconveniencestore.Thestoresells

gasoline,ice,snackfoodsandlimitedgroceries.Italsohasself-servicebeveragesandlimitedsandwichitems.ItissimilartoaTurkeyHill,7-11,SheetzorWawastore.

• Eachparticipantwillcompletetwojobinterviews

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JobInterview(JOB) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

EvaluationForm-InterviewA Excellent VeryGood

Good Fair JudgedScore

InterestsandAttitude:1.Chosencareerfieldandinterests

10-9 8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

Presentation:1.Expressedselfclearly2.Propervocabulary3.Properjudgment

15-14-13

12-11-10

9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Appearance:1.Grooming2.Businesslikeappearance

15-14-13

12-11-10

9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Self-Confidence:1.Honesty2.Poise3.Tact4.Maturity

15-14-13

12-11-10

9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Non-VerbalBehavior:1.Posture2.Activelistening3.Eyecontact4.Smile

20-19-18-17-16

15-14-13-12-11

10-9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

LeadershipSkills:1.Abilitytobeateamplayer2.Demonstratesmaturebehavior

10-9

8-7

6-5-4

3-2-1

CommunicationsSkills:1.Meaningisclearlyunderstood2.Abilitytorelateideaseffectively

15-14-13

12-11-10

9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

TotalScore(100pts.)

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Judge’sInitials:

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JobInterview(JOB) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

EvaluationForm-InterviewB

Excellent

VeryGood

Good

Fair

JudgedScore

Preparation:1. Understandingofposition

10-9

8-7

6-5-4

3-2-1

Leadership:1.Self-assurance2.Leadershippotential3.Resourcefulness4. Practicality

20-19-18-17-16

15-14-13-12-11

10-9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Self-Confidence:1.Sociability 5.Poise2.Enthusiasm6.Maturity3.Sincerity7.Personality4.Tact

20-19-18-17-16

15-14-13-12-11

10-9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Stability:1.Teamwork2. Understandinghumannature3. Loyalty

10-9

8-7

6-5-4

3-2-1

CommunicationSkills:1.Abilitytoexpressselfeffectively2.Articulation3.Propergrammar4.Mentalalertness

20-19-18-17-16

15-14-13-12-11

10-9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

Problemsolvingskills:1.Identifiedproblemsanddevelopedsolutions

20-19-18-17-16

15-14-13-12-11

10-9-8-7-6

5-4-3-2-1

TotalScore(100pts.)

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Sponsor: PennsylvaniaDECABoardofTrusteesEligibility: Eachchaptermayenteratotaloftwoparticipants-onemaleand/oronefemale. Judging: Theeventwillbedividedintotwocategories-maleandfemale.Bothcategorieswillbejudgedseparately.Competitorswillbejudgedonthepresentationandoveralllookofeachoutfit,aswellasmodelingtechniques(i.e.turns,walk,poses),eyecontact,confidence,groomingandoriginality.Theeventcoordinatorisresponsibleforthedetailsandformatoftheevent.Additionally,he/shereservestherighttolimitthenumberofoutfitsmodeled.Thismaybenecessarytoremainwithinthetimeconstraintsoftheconference.Awards: ThetopsixwinnersineachcategorywillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Specifications:• Allcompetitorsmustreportfororientationandarehearsalthefirsteveningoftheconference.• Clothingrequired:

1) Jobinterview/businesslikeattire

2) FormalAttire• Propsmaybeusedifdesired(i.e.pocketbooks,briefcases,tennisrackets,etc.)• Eachcompetitormustbringonescriptforhis/herjobinterviewoutfitandonescriptforhis/hercasualattireoutfit.

Scriptmustdescribeoutfitandaccessories.Scriptsmustbetyped,double-spaced,ona5”x8”indexcardandmaynotexceedonecardperoutfit.Thenameandschoolofthecompetitormustbeplacedonthebackofeachcardandwillbecollectedattherehearsal.

• Pleasenote:Themodelingeventisnotonlyacompetitiveevent,butalsoafashionshowaswell.Thefashionshow

isopentospectators.• Themodelingeventinvolvesrehearsaltimeaswellasthefashionshow.Refertoyourconferenceprogramforexact

timesandlocationsofallrelatedactivities.

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Modeling-GirlorBoy(MODGorMODB) Participants’Name:RatingSheets I.D.Number:

EvaluationCategoriesJobInterviewAttire

DecadeAttire

TotalScore(200max.)

1.Presentationandappropriateness(20)

2.Appearance,groomingandstyle(20)

3.Eyecontactandconfidence(20)

4.Originalityandclothingselection(20)

5.Modelingtechniques(20)

TOTALS(100) Comments:Judge’sInitials:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Modeling-GirlorBoy(MODGorMODB) Participants’Name:RatingSheets I.D.Number:

EvaluationCategoriesJobInterviewAttire

DecadeAttire

TotalScore(200max.)

1.Presentationandappropriateness(20)

2.Appearance,groomingandstyle(20)

3.Eyecontactandconfidence(20)

4.Originalityandclothingselection(20)

5.Modelingtechniques(20)

TOTALS(100) Comments:Judge’sInitials:

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Purpose: Toencouragedevelopmentofthestudent’sabilitytoorganizeandpresentinformationclearlyand

effectivelyonaspecifiedtopicrelatedtothefieldofmarketing.Topic: “LIMITLESS”Eligibility: Eachchaptermayentertwoparticipants. Judging: Participants’speecheswillbeevaluatedbyapanelofjudges.Alldecisionsofthejudgesarefinal.The

winnerswillbethosewhohavethehighestfinalscores.Awards: ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedduringtheawardsceremoniesattheStateCareerDevelopment

Conference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.

Specifications:

• Thelengthofthespeechmustbefiveminutes.Timewillbeginwhentheparticipantspeaksthefirstwordofthespeech.Fivepointsperfullhalfminuteoverorunderwillbedeductedfromthefinalscore.Nodeductionswillbemadeforspeechesbetween4:31and5:29.

• Theuseofnoteswillbepermittedwhilespeaking.• Participantswillbeallowedtheuseofpersonalwatches.Timewarningsignalswillnotbeusedduring

competition.• Participantsmustsubmitonecopyoftheirmanuscriptattheeventorientation.Thesewillbecomethe

propertyofPennsylvaniaDECAandwillnotbereturned.Thefirst-placewinnermaybeduplicatedandsenttochaptersforpromotionalpurposes.

FormatandOrganizationoftheManuscript1.CoverPage:Nameoftheevent Titleofspeech Nameoftheparticipant Datepresented2.Anoutline(topicorsentenceformat)ofthemanuscriptmustbeincludedasthesecondpage.Thisoutlinemustnotexceedonepage.3.Manuscriptmustbetypedonwhitepaper,double-spaced,with1"margins.Staplemanuscriptintheupperlefthandcornerandsubmitwithoutanytypeoffolderorcovering.4.Lastpage:Abibliographymustbeincludedlistingalluseofreferencebooks,printedmaterial,quotes,phrases,etc.Itmaybesingle-spaced.NOTE:Each participant’s speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source. The speeches must be prepared by student members, not by advisors. Local advisors should serve as consultants to ensure that the speeches are well organized, contain substantiated statements and are written in a business style.Novisualaidsmaybeused.

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SpeechSpecifications

1. Participantsmustreportfororientationandwillbeassignedspeakingtimespriortothedayofthecompetition.

2. Atthetimeofthespeech,theeventadministratorwillintroduceeachparticipantbynameonlyandwillannouncethetitleofhis/herspeech.

3. Whenthespeakerisfinished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeusedbytheparticipant.

4. Allconferencedelegatesmayobservetheevent,exceptindividualsregisteredasparticipants.

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PublicSpeaking(PSPK) Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

EvaluationForm Excellent VeryGood

Good Fair JudgedScore

Content(50points) Points Points Points Points PointsSpeechDevelopment(structure,organization,supportmaterial,topicadequatelydeveloped)

20

14-19

9-13

0-8

Effectiveness(achievementofpurpose,interestreception)

15

11-14

6-10

0-5

SpeechValue(ideas,logic,originalthought)

15

11-14

6-10

0-5

Delivery(30points) uPhysical(appearance,bodylanguage,eyecontact,gestures)

10

7-9

4-6

0-3

Voice(quality,volume,diction)

10

7-9

4-6

0-3

Manner(directness,assurance,enthusiasm)

10

7-9

4-6

0-3

Language(20points) uAppropriateness(tospeechpurpose,audience,sincerity,understandable)

10

7-9

4-6

0-3

Correctness(grammar,pronunciation,wordselection,clearlanguage)

10

7-9

4-6

0-3

Subtotal(100pts.) uMinusTimePenaltyPoints(Deduct5pointsperfullhalfminuteoverorunderfive(5)minutes.Nodeductionforspeechesbetween4:31and5:29)

TIME

___

FinalScore

u

Comments:Judge’sInitials:

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Teams will be assigned a presentation topic for a school based enterprise. In advance the students will prepare a presentation on the assigned topic in one of the following areas: financial analysis, operations, market planning, product/service management, human resources, promotion, pricing, selling, marketing information management. The assigned topic and specific rubric for the competition will be sent out to advisors by October 30th 2017 via email from the PA DECA Executive Director. This event consists of one major part: the oral presentation. • Each event entry will be composed of one to three members of a DECA chapter. All participants must present the project to the judge. • The participant(s) will organize appropriate information to explain how their school-based enterprise achieves the instructional area and performance indicators. • The participant(s) may bring all visual aids to the event briefing. Only approved visual aids may be used during the presentation. • The oral presentation may be a maximum of 10 minutes in length. • The judge will evaluate the presentation, focusing on the effectiveness of public speaking, the quality of visuals or other supplemental materials, and how well the participants address the performance indicators. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES • The competition consists of an oral presentation during which the participants will explain how their school-based enterprise achieves the instructional area and performance indicators. • The participants will present to the judge in a 10-minute presentation worth 100 points. (See Presentation Judging.) • The presentation begins immediately after the introduction of the participants to the judge by the adult assistant. Each participant must take part in the presentation. • Each participant may bring note cards pertaining to the project to use as reference during the presentation. • The participants may use the following items during the oral presentation: – not more than three (3) standard-sized posters not to exceed 221 /2 inches by 301 /2 inches each. The participant may use both sides of the posters, but all attachments must fit within the poster dimensions. – one (1) standard-sized presentation display board not to exceed 361 /2 inches by 481 /2 inches. – one (1) desktop flip chart presentation easel 12 inches by 10 inches (dimensions of the page). – one (1) personal laptop computer. – cell phones/smartphones, iPods/MP3 players, iPads/tablets or any type of a hand-held, information sharing device will be allowed in written events IF applicable to the presentation. – sound, as long as the volume is kept at a conversational level. • Only visual aids that can be easily carried to the presentation by the actual participant will be permitted, and the participant himself/herself must set up the visuals. No set-up time will be allowed. The participant must furnish his/her own materials and equipment. No electrical power or Internet connection will be supplied.

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• Materials appropriate to the situation may be handed to or left with judges in all competitive events. Items of monetary value may be handed to but may not be left with judges. Items such as flyers, brochures, pamphlets and business cards may be handed to or left with the judge. No food or drinks allowed. This includes examples of products in the presentation. Empty wrappers may be utilized but no actual food or drink are permitted in any capacity. • If any of these rules are violated, the adult assistant must be notified by the judge. PRESENTATION JUDGING The participants will be evaluated according to the Presentation Evaluation Form. After introductions, the participants will make a 10-minute presentation to a judge. At the conclusion of the presentation, the judge will thank the participants. Then the judge will complete the Presentation Evaluation Form, making sure to record a score for all categories. The maximum score for the evaluation is 100 points. PRESENTATION EVALUATION FORM SAMPLE Didtheparticipants? Little/

NoValue

BelowExpectations

MeetsExpectations

ExceedsExpectations

JudgedScore

1.ExplainhowtheSBEplanspromotionalstrategy?

0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16

2.Explaintheuseofvisualmerchandising?

0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16

3.Planspecialevents? 0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16

4.Usecross-merchandisingtechniques?

0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16

5.Measuresuccessofpromotionalefforts?

0-3 4-7 8-12 13-16

6.Usevisualsthatareappropriateandenhancethepresentation?

0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10

Overallimpressionofstudent(s)skillandperformance

0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10

TotalScore

This is an example from DECA Inc.

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Purpose: Tocreateanawarenessofthetransportationindustry.Thiseventwillawakenstudentstothewiderangeofcareeropportunitiesinthisindustry.Eligibility: ThecompetitionisopentoanyPennsylvaniaDECAmember.Eachchaptermaysubmittheirchapterallotmentplusoneperchapter.Judging: Theprojectwillconsistoftwomajorparts:

1. Thewrittenentrywillbeamarketresearchproject.2. Aparticipantrole-playwillbeheld.

Thewrittenentrieswillbejudgedandallparticipantswillqualifyfortherole-play.Theparticipantrole-playwillbeheldduringtheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Duringtherole-play,eachparticipantwillbeaskedtomeetwithapanelofjudgesanddemonstrateoccupationalproficiencyinthetransportationanddistributionarea.Awards: ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Specifications:

1. Yourentrymustfollowthesespecificationsexactly.Formoredetailsrefertothechecklistandthewrittenevaluationform.

2. AllentriesmustincludeasignedStatementofAssurances.ThiscanbefoundintheDECAGuide.

3. Maximumlengthofthewrittenentrymustnotexceedeighttypewrittenpages,excludingthetitle

pageandbibliography.FormatandOrganizationoftheWrittenDocumentation:1. TitlePage:Thefirstpageofthewrittenentryisthetitlepageandisnotnumbered.Itmustlistthefollowinginformationinthisexactorder:

a. Nameoftheeventb. NameofDECAchapterc. Schooladdress(includeZIPcode)d. Participant’snamee. Participant’shomeaddress(includeZIP)f. Date

2. BodyoftheWrittenEntry:Thebodyoftheentrybeginswithanintroductionfollowedbyresearchonthethreedifferentareasoftransportationandcontinuesinthesequenceoutlinedhere.Thefirstpageofthebodyisnumberedoneandallfollowingpagesarenumberedinsequence.Followthegivenoutlinewhencomposingyourwrittenentry.Pointsawardedforeachsectionareshownonthewrittenentryevaluationform.

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ResearchProject

I. Introduction:Listthetypesoftransportationstudied.IncludeabriefdescriptionofthesourcesofInformationused.Notespecificcareerareaswithineachtransportationmode.

II. Interviews:Youwillberequiredtointerviewoneprofessionalfromthreeofthesixareasof

transportationforatotalofthreeinterviews.Withineachtransportationareaincludeanexplanationoftheorigin,developmentandfutureoutlookofthecareerareaswithinthetransportationareasselected.

TransportationModes:

• Air• Water• Rail• Motor• Pipeline• E-Commerce

Youwillberesponsibletocontactlocalassociationsofthesponsorgroupstoconducttheinterviewportionoftheeventandtodocumenttheinformationlearned.Youwillbeevaluatedonhowwellyouhaveutilizedandappliedtheinformationgatheredfromyourpersonalinterviewstothecasestudypresentedintherole-play.Youwillbeevaluatedonhowwellyouutilizetheterminologyofthetransportationindustrythroughoutthewrittencomponentoftheproject.Bibliography:Inthebibliographyincludedasthelastpageofyourwrittenentry,youmustlistthenamesofeachpersoncontacted,theareaoftransportationtheyrepresentandthecompanyoftheiremployment.GuidelinesfortheParticipantRolePlay:

• Therole-playwillbelimitedtotenminutes.• Therole-playwillbeworth60points.• Tokeepcompetitiononanevenbasis,theparticipantmaynotbringanythingmoretotherole-playthana

photocopyofthewrittendocument.Judge’sInstructions:Thepurposeoftheindividualwritteneventistoprovideanopportunitytoparticipantstodemonstrateanawarenessandknowledgeofthetransportationindustry.

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JudgingtheWrittenEntry:Pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwithalltheguidelinesbeforestartingtoevaluatethewrittenentry.Penaltypoints(seewrittenentrychecklist)mustfirstbeassessed.Thencompletethewrittenentryevaluationform.Asyouevaluatethewrittenentry,pleasebesureto:

1. PlacetheParticipant’snameandidentificationstickerintheupper,right-handcorneroftheevaluationform.

2. Circletheappropriatescoreforeachsection.3. Writethescoregiveninthespaceprovidedintheright-handmargin.4. Doublechecktoensurethatyouhavescoredeverycategory.5. Totalyourscoreanddoublecheckalladdition.6. Makesuretoinitialthebottomoftheevaluationform.

Amaximumscore(“ExceptionallyDone”)meansthat,inyouropinion,theinformationispresentedinaneffectivewayandimaginativefashion;nothingmorecouldbeexpected.A“WellDone”ratingmeansthattheinformationispresentedwell.Thoughtheremaybeafewminorproblemsoromissions,theyarenotsignificant.An“AdequatelyDone”scoremeansthattheinformationispresentedadequately.Itmeetsminimumstandardsofacceptability.A“LittleValue”scoremeansthatsomemajorflawhasbeennotedwhichdamagestheeffectivenessoftheinformation.Thismaybeamajoromission,aseriousmisstatement,poorwritingoranyothermajorflaw.Itmayhelptogothroughseveralentriesbeforeactuallystartingtoscoretheentries.Ifyouwishtoasktheparticipantaboutspecificareasofthewrittenentryduringtheinterview,pleasetakenotesonaseparatepieceofpaper.JudgingtheInterview:Eachparticipantwillappearforaten-minuterole-playwithyou.Followthesameguidelinesinyourevaluationasnumbered1-6forjudgingthewrittenentry.Duringthetenminutes,youmayquestiontheparticipant.Toinsurefairness,youmustaskeachparticipantthesamequestion.

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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant’sName:RatingSheets I.D.Number:PleaserefertoFormatGuidelinesforWrittenEntryforamoredetailedexplanationoftheseitems.

WrittenEntryChecklist Checked PenaltyPointsAssessed PageNumber

1.TheWrittenEventStatementofAssurancesmustbesignedandsubmittedwiththeentry

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2.EntriessubmittedinanofficialDECAwritteneventfolio

5

3.Sheetprotectorsmaynotbeused 5

4.Limitedtothenumberofpagesspecifiedintheguidelines(plusthetitlepageandthetableofcontents).

5(perpage)

5.Allpagesarenumberedinsequencestartingwiththeexecutivesummary

5

6.Majorcontentmustbeatleastdouble-spaced(notspace-and-a-half).Titlepage,tableofcontents,executivesummary,bibliography,appendix,footnotes,longquotes,materialintables,figures,exhibits,lists,headings,sampleletters,forms,etc.,maybesingle-spaced.

5

7.Entrymustbetyped/wordprocessed.Handwrittencorrectionswillbepenalized.Chartsandgraphsmaybehandwritten.

5

8.Paperis81/2inchesX11inches.Nofold-outs,attachments,tabsused

5

9.Entryfollowsthesequenceoutlinedintheguidelines.Additionalsubsectionsarepermitted.

5

TotalPenaltyPointsAssessed

Acheckindicatesthattheitemhasbeenexamined.Acirclednumberindicatesthataninfractionhasbeennoted.Apagenumberindicatesthelocationoftheinfraction.

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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant'sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:PleaserefertoIndividualWrittenGuidelinesforamoredetailedexplanationoftheseitems.

WrittenEntryEvaluationForm

ExceptionallyDone

WellDone

AdequatelyDone

LittleValue

JudgedScore

ResearchProjectIntroduction 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1

TransportationModeA________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1

TransportationModeB________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1

TransportationModeC________________ 10-8 7-5 4-3 2-1

WrittenEntryTotalPoints(maximum40points)

Judge'sInitials:Judge'sInitials:

Summary:

Points

PointsScored

Writtenentry

40

Roleplay

60

Subtotal

100

Minuspenaltypoints

--

TotalScore

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TransportationWrittenEvent(TWE) Participant'sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

RolePlayEvaluationForm

ExceptionallyDone

WellDone

AdequatelyDone

LittleValue JudgedScore

1.Awarenessofthetransportationindustry 12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

2.Specificfactsaboutthetransportationindustry

12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

3.Specifictrendsofthetransportationindustry 12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

4.Careeropportunitiesinthetransportation/industry

12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

5.Otherquestionstobepreparedbypanelofjudges

12-11-10 9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1

InterviewTotalPoints(maximum60points)

Judge'sInitialsJudge'sInitials:

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AlladswillbeprintedintheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceprogram. Procedures:

1. Solicitbusinesscardadsfromfriends,parents,relatives,businesses,etc.2. Programspacewillbelimitedtothesizeofabusinesscard.3. Typeallinformationorattachanactualbusinesscardtoavoidanyerrors.4. Minimumdonationof$25.00perad.5. Makecheckspayableto“PADECA.”

Name DonationAmount DatePaid

1.

$

2.

$

3.

$

4.

$

5.

$

6.

$

7.

$

8.

$

9.

$

10.

$

PAGETOTAL

$

Submittedby:DECAChapter:Mailthisformwithbusinesscardsandpaymentto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAve.Norristown,PA19403DEADLINEDATE:PostmarkedbyJanuary19,2018

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AllnameswillbeprintedintheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceprogram.Procedures:

1. Solicitpatronsfromfriends,parents,relatives,businesses,etc.2. Programspacewillbelimitedtonameofsponsoronly.3. Typeallpatronnamestoavoidanymisspellings.4. Minimumdonationof$5.00perpatron.5. Makecheckspayableto“PADECA.”

Name DonationAmount DatePaid

1.

$

2.

$

3.

$

4.

$

5.

$

6.

$

7.

$

8.

$

9.

$

10.

$

PAGETOTAL

$

Submittedby:DECAChapter:Mailthisformwithpaymentto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAve.Norristown,PA19403 DEADLINEDATE:PostmarkedbyJanuary19,2018

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PennsylvaniaDECAoffersitsmemberstheopportunitytocompeteatthestatelevelinalleventsprovidedbyNationalDECA.TheseguidelinesarefoundintheDECAGuide.Pleasereviewallguidelinesandchangescarefully.

TheDECAGuidealsoprovidesacompletelistingofthepurposesofthecompetitiveeventsprogram,nationalsponsorsandanofficiallistofnationalevents.ThisCompetitiveEventsSupplementalGuide,togetherwiththeDECAGuide;provideacompletesourceofguidelinesandregulationsforallcompetitiveeventsofferedinPennsylvania.Anoverviewoftheimportantguidelinesforthecurrentyearislistedbelow.GENERALINFORMATION:EveryeventindicatesprominentlyinboldprinthowmanyDECAmembersmayparticipate.ThisinformationisalsoincludedontheGeneralInformationChartlocatedinthefirstsectionofthisSupplementalGuide.MANAGEMENTTEAMDECISIONMAKINGEVENTS:Allteamsmustconsistoftwomembers.Intheeventoftheabsenceofapartner,ateammembermaybereplacedwithasubstitute.Atleastonememberoforiginalteammustcompeteortheteamwillbedisqualified.Substitutionsmustberegisteredproperly.

Bothteammemberswillcompleteawrittentest.Thetopwinningteamswillbedeterminedbyaveragingthetwowrittentestscoresandaddingittotheweightedscoreforthecasestudypresentation.Thecasestudyisweightedattwicethevalueoftheexam.Therefore,theaveragedtestscoreaccountsforonethirdofthetotalscore,andthecasestudyscoreamountstotwothirdsofthetotalscore.Laptopcomputersorhand-helddigitalorganizerswillnotbeallowedineventpreparationorpresentation.WRITTENEVENTS:PLEASENOTE:Thestateguidelinesrequireallwritteneventcompetitorstosubmitoneoriginalplustwocopiesoftheirwrittenentry.Thisisonlyastaterule.Studentsdonotneedtosubmitanyextracopiesofthedocumentfornationalcompetition.However,theymaywishtokeeponecopyfortheiruseduringtheinterviewportionoftheevent.Allwrittenmanualsgoingtonationalcompetitionwillberegisteredatthenationalconference.Theydonothavetobesentinadvance.Writtendocumentsandtheirratingsarereturnedtoyouafterthestateconference.Itisexpectedthatthedocumentwillbeupdatedandcorrectedduringthetimepriortothenationalconference.Pleaseutilizethetimetoimprovethemanualfornationalcompetition.Generallyspeaking,visualaidssuchasposters,photographs,mountedchartsandtablesareallowed.Onlytheparticipant(s)ispermittedtosetuphis/hervisuals,andnoseparateset-uptimeisgiven.Theuseofnotecardsispermitted.Personallaptopcomputersmayalsobeused,butstudentsmustbringtheirownbatterypowerpack.An

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electricaloutletwillnotbeprovided.Computersmaynotusesoundandmustberunonbatterypower.Noothervisualsotherthanthosementionedmaybeused.Nomaterialsmaybepassedtothejudges.Interviewnotesmadeinthemarginoronthebackofthereportpagesareacceptableontheparticipants’copiesonly.INDIVIDUALSERIES&PRINCIPLESOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONWRITTENTESTS:Theserequireparticipantstotakea100-question,multiple-choiceexam.Therewillbesevendifferentexams.DRESSCODE:1.Attheinternationalconference,businessattirewillberequiredfortheorientation/manualsubmissionmeetingsandanofficialDECAblazerisrequiredforinteractionwiththejudges.ThisdoesdifferwiththerequirementsforthePennsylvaniaStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Besuretoadviseyourstudentsproperlytoavoidanyconflictsordisqualifications.

2.AcopyofboththePennsylvaniaDECADressCodeandtheInternationalDECADressCodeareincludedinthisguide.Pleasereviewthemcarefullywithyourstudentsandfeelfreetocalltheofficewithanyquestionsyoumayhave.3.TheInternationalCareerDevelopmentConferencedresscodeisalsointheDECAGuide.

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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE $1,000.00 scholarship

At least two years of DECA involvement, including senior year. Contact Kelly Fox in Admissions at 1-800-759-2727 or [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------- THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL AT WALNUT HILL COLLEGE

1st, 2nd and 3rd place Restaurant & Food Service Management 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Quick Serve Restaurant Management

1st, 2nd and 3rd place Hospitality Services Team Management

1st place receives a $3000 scholarship; 2nd place receives a $1800 scholarship and;

3rd place receives a $1200 scholarship Contact Kristen Taylor [email protected]

DUBOIS BUSINESS COLLEGE Four one-quarter total tuition scholarships to be awarded at each DBC campus (DuBois Campus, Huntingdon Campus, and Oil City Campus). The amount awarded will depend upon the program of study in which the student is enrolled. The

scholarships awarded could range between $5,640 and $6,580. DECA members must submit a letter requesting a

scholarship application. Students can contact the DBC Admissions Department, Financial Aid Department, or Gail Urban,

Student Services Director, at (814)371-6920 or 1-800-692-6213, or [email protected] to request an application.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PTC awards three (3) partial tuition scholarships, valued at $3,000 each, to high school seniors who are active in DECA.

This scholarship can be renewed for the student’s second year at PTC if a 3.0 grade average is maintained. Deadline for

submission is March 5, 2018. Contact Vince Gratteri at 1-800-644-7784, ext. 5323 or 412-809-5323, or email

[email protected].

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JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

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Membership Scholarships are available to any student who is a past or present member of DECA. The scholarship

awards are based upon the level of participation as well as high school transcript(s). The scholarship amounts (between $1,000 and $10,000) may be awarded through an ongoing enrollment basis. However, applications submitted prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition. Scholarships awarded to students are renewable for up to 4 years. Application Process: Apply for admission to JWU and indicate membership association with PA DECA organization. Questions on

membership scholarships may be directed to the National Student Organizations office at 401-598-2345. For information

about Johnson and Wales University, visit the website at www.admissions.jwu.edu or email [email protected].

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT The Temple University Fox School of Business and Management will offer a $1,500 scholarship to an incoming freshmen student (with admission to Temple University and the Fox School). Candidates interested in the scholarship opportunity must submit GPA and SAT scores along with a short essay stating their career aspirations and how they feel the Fox School of Business will help the student achieve their goals. The scholarship application materials must be submitted to David Kaiser, Director of Enrollment Management via email: [email protected], no later than April 15, 2018.

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Lindenwood University staff is presently revising the DECA scholarship guidelines— Revised information is forthcoming.

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RIDER UNIVERSITY To learn more about Rider University's Scholarship opportunities your may contact the university via phone at: (609) 896-5000 or visit website: https://www.rider.edu/offices-services/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships-grants/scholarships-and-financial-aid-freshmen

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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TheChaplinSchoolofHospitalityandTourismManagementoffersthree$2,000awardstoincomingnewstudentsthatareaffiliatedwithDECA.Ourdegreeprogramscanbecompletedon—campus-siteorfullyonline(fullyonlinetuitionisdiscountedforout-of-statestudents).Pleasereviewourwebsiteatwww.hospitality.fiu.edu..

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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ColoradoStateUniversityhasanextensivelistofscholarshipsopportunitiesthatareavailableforitsstudents.Formoreinformationand/ortoscheduleacampustour,contacttheundergraduateadmissionsofficeviaemailat:[email protected]:(970)491-6909.

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TheH.WayneHuizengaCollegeofBusinessandEntrepreneurshipatNSUofferstheHighSchoolBusinessClubAward.Itisaone-timeawardof$1,000forfirsttime,undergraduate,freshmandaystudentsthatenrollinabusinessprogramatNSU.MustshowconfirmedmembershipinDistributiveEducationClubofAmerica(DECA).FormoreinformationcontactKatelynnGrafviaphoneat(952)262-5090oremail:[email protected]

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY DECANationalChampion:$12,500annual/$50,000forfouryears(minimum3.0overallGPA;competitive;application).DECANationalTop10Finisher:$6,000annual/$24,000forfouryears(minimum3.00overallGPA).DECAStateChampion:$4,000annual/$16,000forfouryears(minimum3.00overallGPA).DECAStateCompetitionParticipant:$3,000annual/$12,000forfouryears(minimum2.50overallGPA).DECARegionalCompetitionParticipant:$2,000annual/$8,000forfouryears(minimum2.00overallGPA).Forapplicationcontact:LucianLeonePhD;ExecutiveDirectorofHighSchoolAdmissionsandCorporatePartnerships;Email:[email protected]

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BERKLEY COLLEGE Here’showtogetstarted:Fillouttheapplicationontherightandmailtothecorrespondingaddress,ordownloadandcompletetheDECAScholarshipApplication(BerkeleyCollege.edu/DECA/index.htm).SubmitaletterofrecommendationfromyourDECAadvisor.Submityourhighschooltranscript.ScholarshipsarerenewableyearlybasedonGPAandconsecutivefull-timeenrollment*.Formoreinformation,[email protected]

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THE ART INSTITUTE DECAscholarshipopportunitiesareavailableforhighschoolseniorsgraduatingin2018whoareDECAmembers.TherearevaryingnumbersofDECAscholarshipsavailablenationwideandinvariouscategories.Belowareexamplesofawards.Formoreinformationemail:[email protected].

DECAmembershipscholarship:upto$1,000DECAstatescholarship:upto$1,500DECAnationalscholarship:upto$5,000

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FYI: The color “GREEN” denotes new scholarship opportunity.

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THEFOLLOWINGSCHOLARSHIPSAREFORTHEPOST-SECONDARYSCHOOLOFYOURCHOICE:PENNSYLVANIADECASCHOLARSHIPSAmountoftheawardsvary.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.PENNSYLVANIASTATEBUSINESSPARTNERSHIPSCHOLARSHIPSAmountoftheawardsvary.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.PENNSYLVANIAFOODMERCHANTSASSOCIATIONOne$1,000.00scholarship.SeeenclosedPennsylvaniaDECACommonApplication.ContactDavidMcCorkleat717.731.0600.STUDENTOFTHEYEARSCHOLARSHIPS1stplace-$1,000;2ndplace-$750;3rdplace-$500.SeeenclosedStudentoftheYearApplication.WHATAREPENNSYLVANIADECASCHOLARSHIPS?ScholarshipsarefinancialawardsmadetoworthymembersofthePennsylvaniaAssociationofDECA.Awardshelpstudentscontinuetheirpreparationforacareerinbusiness,marketingormarketingeducation.HOWMANYAWARDSAREMADE?Thenumberofawardsprovideddependsentirelyontheamountofavailablefunds.Normally,severalawardswillbegivenannually.However,theBoardofTrusteesreservestherighttodeterminetheannualnumber.TheBoardofTrusteesalsoreservestherighttomakechangesineligibilitycriteriawhennecessary.WHOISELIGIBLE?AnyDECAmemberiseligiblewho:1. Isaseniorcurrentlyenrolledinmarketingeducation.2. Intendstocompleteacourseofstudyinthefieldofbusiness,marketingormarketingeducation.3. Canshowevidenceofscholasticability.HOWARETHEAWARDSPAID?Theseareone-yearawards.Yourawardwillbepaiddirectlytothecollegeofyourchoice.Uponreceiptofanofficialletterofacceptancefromthecollegeandtherequestedpersonalinformation,thefundswillbeforwardedtoyourcollegeaccountthatyoumaydrawuponforexpensesasapprovedbyschoolofficials.

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DOAWARDSVARYINAMOUNT?Yes.Theamountofyourawardwilldependonthefollowingitems:1. Thequalityofyourapplication.2. Thecostsattheschoolyouselect.3. Theamountofyourfinancialneed.4. Theamountofscholarshipmoneyavailable.HOWAREAWARDSDETERMINED?Allapplicationportfoliosarereviewedandscored.Thosethatscore80%orabove(basedonamaximumscoreof150points)willbeeligibleforaninterviewattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Finalawardsaremadebasedonthetoptotalscores.WHATDOIINCLUDEINMYAPPLICATIONPORTFOLIO?Applicationportfoliosmustincludeallthedocumentstobeconsidered(aslistedbelow).Thedocumentsmustbesubmittedinastandardmanilafolderandshouldfollowtheorderlistedbelow.Donotusefancyfoldersorbinders.Donotmailpartialportfolios.Wheneverpossible,submittheportfoliothroughyourguidanceofficesothatyourtranscriptcanbemailedwiththeotherrequireddocuments.1. ThePennsylvaniaDECAScholarshipCommonApplication.2. YourPersonalStatementin200wordsorlessastowhyyoudeserveascholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECA

and/oritspartners.3. PortfolioofYourParticipationinDECAActivities.Includeyourspecificinvolvementwiththestateprogram

ofwork,officesheld,levelsofcompetitionandactivitiesthroughoutyourcareerinDECA.Thisportionoftheapplicationportfolioislimitedtotenpages.Only8½X11paperispermitted.Nofold-outs,tabsorattachmentsmaybeusedtoextendthesizeofthepaper.Useofphotos,documentsandlettersarepermitted.Creativityisencouraged.Thissectionmustbestapledtogetherandincludedinyourmanilafolder.

4. YourScholasticRecord.YoumustfurnishanofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscriptandSATscoresorequivalent.Anacademicaverageof2.5orbetterisrequired.Highlightallmarketingeducationandbusinessorvocationalclassesyouhavecompleted.

5. YourParticipationinOtherSchooland/orCommunityOrganizations.6. RecommendationLetterfromaSchoolAdministratorandyourDECAAdvisor.7. YourEmploymentExperience.8. Estimateofyourcollegeexpenses–tuition,roomandboard,fees,books,etc.WHEREANDWHENDOISENDMYAPPLICATION?Completeapplicationsmailedto:JerryDiGiovanni920WoodlandAvenueNorristown,PA19403PostmarkedbyStateConferencedeadlinedate.WHENAREAWARDSPRESENTED?AllawardswillbepresentedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.

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Note: Students completing this application will be considered for Pennsylvania DECA Scholarships, State Business Partnership Scholarships, and the Food Merchants Scholarship.

Name:_____________________________________________ PhoneNumber:________________________________FullAddress:_______________________________________________________________________________________DateofBirth:_______________________________________ SocialSecurityNumber__________________________E-MailAddress:____________________________________________________________________________________SchoolName:_______________________________________ DECAAdvisor’sName:___________________________Ifyouareattendingacomprehensivehighschool,pleaselistallmarketingand/ormarketing-relatedorbusiness-relatedcoursestakenduringhighschool:_______________________________________________________________________Ifyouareattendingavocationalschool,pleaselistyourcourseofstudy: Pleaseindicatethenumberofyearsbeenenrolledintheprogramlistabove: ____1year____2years____3years____4years Explainhowmarketingeducationhasassistedyouinprogressingtowardyourcareerobjective:____________________PlannedPost-SecondarySchool:_______________________________________________________________________Haveyoubeenaccepted?___Yes___No___NotatthistimeWhatmajorfieldofstudydoyouplantopursue?_________________________________________________________Areyoupresentlyemployed?___Yes___NoPositionheld:__________________________________________Business:__________________________________________ DatesofEmployment:__________________________Address:__________________________________________ PhoneNumber:________________________________Ifnotpresentlyemployed,explainwhy:_________________________________________________________________

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STUDENTNAME:DECAPARTICIPATION

1YEAR

2YEARS

3YEARS

WINNERNOTATION/MISC.NOTES

Pleaselisteventnameandplacement.

CHAPTER: ACTIVEMEMBER

CHAPTER: CHAPTEROFFICER

CHAPTER: PROGRAMOFWORKPARTICIPATION

DISTRICT: ATTENDED

DISTRICT: DISTRICTOFFICER

DISTRICT: COMPETED

STATE: ATTENDED

STATE: COMPETED

STATE: STATEOFFICER

NATIONAL: ATTENDED

NATIONAL: COMPETED

Icertifythattheinformationgivenonthisapplicationiscorrect.ShouldIbeawardedascholarship,Iagreetofollowallprocedurestoactivatemyscholarship.Iagreetogivestrictattentiontomystudiesandtheregulationsofthecollege.IfIshouldfailtomakesatisfactorygrades inmycollegework,changemycourseobjectivefrommarketing,management,distribution,ormarketingeducationorwillfullyviolatecollegeregulations,Iagreetosurrenderallrightsofownershiptotheunusedportionofthescholarship.Signed:___________________________________________________ Date:__________________

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CATEGORY POSSIBLEPOINTS POINTSAWARDED

APPLICATION&PERSONALSTATEMENT Neatness/Accuracy

0-3errors5

4-6errors 4 7-10errors 3

11-12errors 2 13-15errors 1

CareerObjective:enteringacourseofstudyina…FieldofMarketing

5

Non-MarketingField 0 SUBTOTAL 10

DECAPARTICIPATION PortfolioofActivities

Overallinvolvementanddocumentationofactivities

10

ProgramofWorkparticipationfor3years 10 ProgramofWorkparticipationfor2years 8 ProgramofWorkparticipationfor1year 5

SUBTOTAL 20 ChapterInvolvement

Activememberfor3years

10

Activememberfor2years 8 Activememberfor1year 5

ChapterOfficer 10 SUBTOTAL 20

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DECAPARTICIPATION(continued)

DistrictCompetitorDistrictcompetitorfor3years

10

Districtcompetitorfor2years 8 Districtcompetitorfor1year 2

SUBTOTAL 10 StateParticipation(Pleasenotethatstateparticipationpointsmayonlybeclaimedforattendingorcompeting,notboth.Officerpointsareclaimedinadditiontotheabovepoints.)

Attended2stateconferences 5 Attended1stateconference 2

Statecompetitorfor3conferences 10 Statecompetitorfor2conferences 8 Statecompetitorfor1conference 5

Stateofficerfor2years 10 Stateofficerfor1year 5

SUBTOTAL 20 NationalCompetitor 5

SUBTOTAL 5 MARKETINGEDUCATIONCLASSES

3marketingclassestaken 15 2marketingclassestaken 10 1marketingclasstaken 5

0marketingclassestaken 0 SUBTOTAL 15

OTHERBUSINESS/VOCATIONALCLASSES 2business/vocationalclassestaken 10 1business/vocationalclasstaken 5

0business/vocationalclassestaken 0 SUBTOTAL 10

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SCHOLASTICABILITY

OverallScholasticAverage(basedona4.0scale)3.5&above

5

3.0to3.4 4 2.5to2.9 3 2.3to2.4 2 2.0to2.2 1

MarketingEducationAverage(basedona4.0scale)3.5to4.0for2yearsinmarketing

5

3.5to4.0for1yearinmarketing 4 3.0to3.4 3 2.5to2.9 2 2.3to2.4 1

SUBTOTAL 10 OTHERSCHOOL/COMMUNITYPARTICIPATION

(notincludingDECA)Otherorganizationmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:band,sports,communitygroups,churchgroups,boyscouts,girlscouts,chorus,juniorachievement,FBLA,SkillsUSA,FFA,FCCLA,TSA,HOSA,volunteering,studentcouncil,honorsociety.

Memberorofficerof3otherorganizations 15 Memberorofficerof2otherorganizations 10 Memberorofficerof1otherorganization 5

SUBTOTAL 15 SCHOOLADMINISTRATOR’SSTATEMENT

Strong/personal/outstandingletter 5 Non-personal/form-typeletter 2

SUBTOTAL 5 DECAADVISOR’SSTATEMENT

Strong/personal/outstandingletter 5 Non-personal/form-typeletter 2

SUBTOTAL 5

EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE 2ormoreyears 5

1fullyear 4 lessthan1year 3

SUBTOTAL 5

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COMMONAPPLICATIONTOTALSCORESHEET

STUDENTNAME:

CATEGORY POSSIBLEPOINTS POINTSAWARDED

Application&PersonalStatement 10

DECAParticipation

PortfolioofActivities 20

ChapterInvolvement 20

DistrictCompetitor 10

StateParticipation 20

NationalCompetitor 5

MarketingEducationClasses 15

OtherBusiness/VocationalClasses 10

ScholasticAbility 10

OtherSchool/CommunityParticipation 15

SchoolAdministrator’sStatement 5

DECAAdvisor’sStatement 5

EmploymentExperience 5

APPLICATIONWORKSHEETTOTAL 150

Applicantsmustscore80%or120pointsorhighertoreceiveaninterview.

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Purpose:Toencouragethehighestdegreeofparticipation,involvementandachievementbyanindividualstudentinmarketingeducation,school,communityandworkactivities.Eligibility:ThecompetitionisopentoallPennsylvaniaDECAmembers.Eachchaptermaysubmittheirchapterallotmentplusoneperchapter.Awards:ThetopsixwinnerswillberecognizedattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.First,secondandthirdplacewinnerswillreceivetrophiesindicatingtheirplacement.Theremainingwinnerswillreceivefinalisttrophies.Scholarshipswillbeawardedaslisted: Firstplace:$1,000.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice. Secondplace:$750.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice. Thirdplace:$500.00scholarshipfromPennsylvaniaDECAtothecollegeofyourchoice.Specifications:

• Competitorswillberatedonthebasisofobjectivestandardsthatcarrypointvalues.• PointsforDECAactivities,honorsandawardsmayonlybeclaimedfromthecloseofthelastStateCareer

DevelopmentConferencetotheopeningofthecurrentyear’sStateCareerDevelopmentConference.Failuretoadheretothisrequirementwillresultindisqualification.

• Thewrittendocumentationmustbesubmittedinanofficialthree-ringDECAnotebook.• TheStudent-of-the-YearEntry/RatingSheetmustbeinsertedinsidethefrontcoverofthenotebook.Failureto

meetthisrequirementwillresultindisqualification.• Eachofthethreesections(ChapterandStateDECAActivities,DECAHonorsandAwards,andScholastic

Standing)ofthewrittendocumentmustbeindexedusinganumberedtabonthefirstpageofeachsection.Eachsectionmustbeginwithanewpage.

• Allsectionsmustbepresentedintheexactsequenceasidentifiedontheofficialratingsheet.• TheevidencepresentedinthewrittendocumentationislimitedtotheitemslistedontheStudentoftheYear

Entry/RatingSheet.• Allsupportingevidence(photos,illustrations,lettersanddocuments)pertainingtoasectionmustbeproperly

identifiedandincludedinthecorrespondingsection.• Thewrittendocumentationislimitedto25,single-sidedpages.Onlythefrontsideofthesheetprotectormay

beused.Thebacksidemustbeblank.• Materials(two-sided,pull-outs,foldedorstapled)whichwouldincreasethenumberofpagesorneedtobe

openedareprohibited.• EntriesmustbebroughttotheStateCareerDevelopmentConferenceRegistrationpriorto4:00p.m.onthefirst

dayoftheconference.• Participantsarerequiredtosubmittheoriginaldocumentplusoneblackandwhitephotocopy.Thecopymust

bestapledandincludedinsidethefrontcoveroftheoriginal.Entriesnotincludingthephotocopywillbedisqualified.

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StudentoftheYear Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

ChapterandStateDECAActivities-45pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedonattendance,degreeofparticipation,displayofleadershipabilityandfulfillmentofassignedresponsibilities.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreChapter,district,stateandotherbusinessandprofessionalmeetings.

10points

Chapter,district,stateandotherpromotionalactivities.

10points

Chapter,district,stateandothersocial,benevolentandrecreationalactivities.

10points

PersonalparticipationinthechapteractivitiesfortheStateProgramofWork

15points

Subtotal

DECAHonorsandAwards-10pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedondegreeofparticipationandlevelofachievement.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreDistrict,stateandnationalcompetition.

5points

Chapter,districtandstateofficesheld.

5points

Subtotal

ScholasticStanding-30pointspossible♦Pointswillbebasedonthestudent’sgradesfortheprevioustwocompletesemestersortheequivalentthereof.A“4.0”or“A”averagewillreceive30points.♦Nopointswillbeawardedunlessanofficialhighschooltranscriptandanexplanationoftheschool’sgradingprocedureissubmitted.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudges.Category Max.Score ScoreScholasticstanding.

30points

Subtotal

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StudentoftheYear Participant’sName:RatingSheet I.D.Number:

PersonalInterview-55pointspossiblePointswillbebasedonapersonalinterviewbeforeagroupofjudgesattheStateCareerDevelopmentConference.FactorstobejudgedarefoundonthePersonalInterviewRatingSheet.Totalpointsgivenwillbedeterminedbythejudgesandaddedtothescoresforthewrittendocumentandthepublicspeakingsegment.

Category Max.Score ScoreBusinessConductDidtheparticipant........

Greetthejudgespromptlyandproperly?Introducehimself/herselfcorrectly?Remainstandinguntilinvitedtobeseated?Volunteerappropriateinformation?Makeagood,businesslikeimpression?UsecorrectEnglishandshowgooduseofwords?Speakdistinctlyandanswerquestionsclearly?Expressproperamountofenthusiasm?Exhibitsufficientself-confidence? 15points

PersonalAppearanceDidtheparticipanthave........

Hairneatandclean?Apositiveattitude?Aconfidentstride?Asocially“atease”appearance?Accessoriescleanandsuitable?Footwearcleanandneat?

10points

UnderstandingofBusinessandEconomicConceptsDidtheparticipanthave…….

Knowledgeoffreeenterprise?Anunderstandingofcompetition?Anappreciationofprofitmotives?AnunderstandingoftherelationshipoftheaboveitemstotheDECACreedanditsphilosophy?

15points

PersonalGrowthandDevelopmentHasthestudenttakenfulladvantageofthebenefitsofferedbymarketingeducationandDECAinworkingtowardacareerobjective?Arethefutureplansforachievingacareerobjectiverealistic?

15points

Subtotal

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StudentoftheYearEntry/RatingSheetInstructions:1. Completethisentry/ratingformandinsertitinsidethefrontcoverofyourwrittendocumentation.Besuretoincludeacopyofallratingsheets.2. Secureallnecessarysignaturesonthisform.Incompleteentrieswillnotbejudged.Nameofparticipant:SchoolName:Advisor’sName:Weherebywitnessthatallofthecontentsofthisdocumentareaccuratedepictionsofthestudent’sworkandfallwithinthetimelinesspecifiedinthespecificationsforthiscompetitiveevent.________________________________ ________________________________Participant’sSignature Advisor’sSignature________________________________ ________________________________SchoolOfficial’sSignature ChapterPresident’sSignature

StudentoftheYearTallyForm-140pointspossible

Category

Subtotals

Max.Score

Score

WrittenDocumentation

85points

ChapterandStateDECAActivities

45points

DECAHonorsandAwards

10points

ScholasticStanding

30points

PersonalInterview

55points

TOTALSCORE

140points

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Purpose: TorecognizeoutstandingeffortsbyacurrentPADECAAdvisor.Judging: ApplicationswillbejudgesbyacommitteeofBoardMembers.Award: OnePADECAAdvisoroftheYearAwardwillbepresentedattheOpeningCeremonyat

theStateCDC.

Deadline: Applicationtobesubmittedtojerry@padeca.orgbyStateConferenceDeadline.ApplicationSpecifications:Anystudent,advisor,orprofessionalmaynominateanadvisor.Theawardapplicationpacketmustincludethefollowingdocumentation:

•One-pagebiographythathighlightskeycontributionsandachievementsthathaveadvancedthemissionofDECAandmarketingorbusinesseducationattheschool.

•ThreelettersofrecommendationinsupportofthecandidateasaDECAawardrecipient.

•Ahigh-resolutionelectronicportrait(executiveheadshot).

Documents

“DEFY GRAVITY WITH #PA DECA” · PDF file“DEFY GRAVITY WITH # ... Participants will compete in two oral role-plays and a one hundred question ... The participants will bring all