When you truly make an impact on people or the surrounding community, the lasting effect is your legacy. The way you’re remembered and the difference you make can last a lifetime. Team Legacy is following in the footsteps of the leaders before them and building upon the lasting legacies of the past to ensure growth and success for Washington DECA in the future. Join Team Legacy today and make your impact on the future.

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NATE LUCEMarketing Program ManagerPuget Sound Energy: Board Secretary*

LISA TALLQUISTSenior Vice PresidentBank of America: Board Treasurer*

BILL ANDERSONChange Management Manager, Boeing*

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KANDICE HERNDONVice President, Banner Bank*

LANCE WRZESINSKIBusiness & Marketing SupervisorCTE OSPI, ex-officio member*

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Dr. Coyte Cooper is a keynote speaker, executive coach and best-selling author who is one of the premier experts in the areas of personal leadership and high performance. This session is designed to introduce four simple profound habits that proactive people can implement to radically enhance theirpersonal leadership, productivity

and potential. Dr. Cooper outlines a unique process to “flip the script” on common barriers such as distractions, low energy and self-doubt, resulting in the ability to be more balanced, focused, ENERGIZED, motivated, passionate, and intentional on a consistent daily basis.

Jack Smith is a Sr. Program Manager specializing in transportation and reverse logistics at Amazon. Jack’s love of marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship started 20+ years ago when he found himself joining a new collegiate ‘business club’ leading to multiple appearances at the state and national level and a tour as a State Officer. Since that humble beginning, Jack has focused on software consulting and technology startups in roles from Founder to VP with companies like Linkedin, Google, Pixar, and Twitter. And while you won’t find Jack’s name in Forbes or

What inspires you? Why does it matter? What will it cost? Shannon will share the value of finding your core inspiration, ways to bring that inspiration to various parts of your life, and the influence it has on yourself and others. Shannon’s career has been driven by social change and global human rights, where she works to prevent human traffickingand child exploitation in Thailand with the SOLD Project and coordinates initiatives at the Nike Foundation. For the last 4 years,

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Shannon has been a strategist at brew advisors, a consulting firm in Portland. She works at the intersection of brand and social change and has led projects for clients, such as creating the Webby-nominated website: TheLifeStory.org, as well as contributing to thought-leadership in the social impact space by helping to launch the book, Inspired, INC. Shannon attended the University of Arizona, where she played lacrosse and graduated magna cum laude before pursuing her Master’s in International Relations in London.

GQ, that doesn’t mean he’ll ever quit trying to get on the cover! In his free time, you can find Jack cheering on his alma mater, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, exploring PNW with his Aussie, or volunteering with organizations like TEDx.

TELL YOUR STORY LIKE A BOSS: EVERGREEN E-FMASTERING THE ART OF THE ELEVATOR SPEECHLeah Bender, NordstromAn elevator speech is a clear, brief message or “commercial” about you. It communicates who you are, what you do, and how you can benefit a company or organization. Having a great elevator speech helps you to be prepared to share meaningfulinformation with anyone, at any time (even in an elevator). In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn a proven method to create an elevator speech that grabs people’sattention and says a lot in only a few words. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be well on your way to impressing potential clients, hiring managers, and recruiters anytime theopportunity arises.

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CEDARLEAVE YOUR DECA LEGACY – REGISTERED DELEGATES ONLYTeam Legacy, the Washington DECA State Officer TeamHistory shows the way memorable empires have been built. In this packed three-hour session, you will LAY your foundation, LAUNCH your plan and leave a LEGACY within your chapter that is sure to be timeless. Join us for the upcoming year, 2020, as a newly elected or aspiring Chapter Officer to clear a 20/20 vision for your own empire.

A CAREER IN THE MARRIOTT HOSPITALITY WORLD EVERGREEN CMarriott Hotel Partners What is hospitality all about? Who is Marriott? An opportunity to gain perspective on the life in the hotel industry from a panel of Marriott managers in the Seattle area.

SMART CREDIT MOVES AND FINANCIAL SAFETY EVERGREEN A-B Bank of America, Sarah Frauenholtz, John Gusu, Karen Skelly Start building your financial future with Smart Credit Moves. At this workshop, you will learn the importance of building credit; using it wisely; and how to protect your privacy by gaining an understanding of identity theft, online and data security.

LET’S TALK ABOUT WEALTH, THE FREE MARKET, AUDITORIUMAND INEQUALITY Oliver Wu, M.A., Whole Systems Design The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. The US has the 6th-highest degree of wealth inequality, trailing only Kazakhstan, Egypt, Namibia, Ukraine, and South Africa. Is it fair that some people make millions every year while others make minimum wage? Should the rich get tax breaks because they are supposed to bethe job creators? Join this highly interactive session and share your views, listen to views different from yours, and participate in a dialogue about the kind of societyyou want to live in.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR BUSINESS REGENCYKrista Patterson, NW Paddleboarding, AlumniLearn how to use social media to drive growth for events, products and services. We will go over what platforms to use, what content to post and how to increase conversion! Krista Patterson is an entrepreneur who has grown her personal brand as well as her business through social media and other forms of digital marketing.

LEARNING HOW TO COMMUNICATE EVERGREEN E-FYOUR VALUE: RESUME BUILDING FOR TEENSLeah Bender, Nordstrom A resume is integral to marketing yourself, but have you ever wondered how to create a good resume when you’ve never had a job? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to tap into your strengths, skills, and life experiences to create a visually appealing resume that will help you communicate who you are and the value you can contribute to acompany or organization’s success.

REALITY CHECK AUDITORIUMRuth Kaneko, BECUBudgeting is the foundation of personal financial planning. It allows us to manage our money by tracking our income and expenses. In this workshop, create a budget that caters to your own needs. Students put this into practice via Reality Check, a simulation requiring students to live within their monthly salary while creating a realisticbudget based on a series of choices such as housing, transportation, clothing and food.

ACE THE INTERVIEW EVERGREEN C Marriott Hotel Partners As you begin your journey in the workforce, the first step is preparing for the interview. Join this panel discussion with Marriott managers and find out what to expect from the interview and how can you best prepare for a successful step in securing a job with Marriott.

SPONSORSHIP IN SPORTS EVERGREEN A-BKevin Williams, Seattle Mariners/Bonneville Media GroupLearn about securing sponsorships for major sports and entertainments events.Participants will learn to identify relevant sponsors, recommend sponsorship levels,develop sponsorship packages and make a pitch to potential sponsors. The workshop will help to build knowledge for the 2019-2020 Professional Selling and Consulting Event.

SOCIAL MEDIA & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REGENCYKrista Patterson, NW Paddleboarding, AlumniIn this interactive workshop you will learn to leverage social media to positively influence and empower people. #ownyourfuture. An entrepreneur, Krista Patterson has grown her personal brand and her business through social media and other forms of digital marketing.

THE LOCKBOX CHALLENGE EVERGREEN H-ISuzanne Clenk, Washington State Employees Credit UnionReady for an escape room challenge? This 90-minute session is a fun, interactive team-based escape room activity. Will you make it out? Will you need a hint to make it through? Put your skills to the test in this puzzle conundrum!

SBE BEST PRACTICES – ADVISORS ONLY LARCHJodi Jacobs, Cascade HS Everett, Brad Charvet, Grandview HSDECA’s School-based Enterprise (SBE) Program has several educational activities designed to connect classroom curriculum with hands-on learning experiences by working in the SBE learning lab. Join the workshop and Learn best practices of award winning SBEs from across the state. SBE programs are designed to:

• Establish greater understanding of selected career cluster knowledge statements and performance indicators while preparing students for higher learning and future careers.

• Provide experiences to develop 21st century skills including communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

KAHOOT CHALLENGE & EVERGREEN A-B DISTRACTED DRIVING RAP VIDEO VIEWING Wendy Menchu-Lopez, Washington DECA, and State OfficersWashington DECA members had an epic first night at FLC at the Distracted Driving Summit. But it doesn’t stop there! Take what you learned and continue to grow in your knowledge and awareness. Join us in this session to engage in a trivia game around Distracted Driving and also view some of the Rap Videos that were submitted for the Distracted Driving Rap Contest!

COMPETITION GAME SHOW CHALLENGE REGENCYKim Frahm, Washington DECA, Competition UniversityTest your marketing and competitive event skills in this interactive workshop of DECA Game Shows! Are YOU up to the challenge?

MARKETING FAIR POWER HOUR 1ST & 2NDMarketing Fair Vendors, Washington DECA FLOOR FOYERLooking for that special product and/or service that will put your SBE over the top? Curious about some potential college options? Want to explore a different career? Come visit vendors during this year’s Marketing Fair “Power Hour” between 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for a special prize. The winner of the drawing will be announced via social media, so make sure you are following @wadeca on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

WAME LUNCHEON – PRE-REGISTERED ADVISORS ONLY JUNIPERWashington Association of Marketing Educators Officer Team

Upon exiting Opening Session, Marketing Fair Pocket Folios will be available for each student, Advisor, and chaperone. The Pocket Folio includes a complete list of vendors, colleges, and universities present at the Marketing Fair. Remember, all of our vendors are here specifically for you!

Students who visit the vendors, complete their Pocket Folios, and turn them in at the Help Desk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, will be eligibleto win some awesome raffle prizes. Winners will be contacted via social media prior to the end of the conference, so don’t forget to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages!

All advisors who wish to receive clock hours will need to complete their Pocket Folio and bring it to the Help Desk no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.

FRONT OFFICE HUDDLE - REGISTERED TEAMS ONLY BEGINS 1:30 PMChris Lindauer, Sports Career Consulting CEDARSports Career Consulting’s “Front Office Huddle” is an interactive team-building experience simulating the sports business challenges professional sports executives face every day. Ten teams will compete in a series of challenges as they launch a professional football expansion franchise. Winning the game will require creative problem solving, teamwork, and effective sports business decision-making for the chance to be crowned champions!

LET’S GET ETHICAL EVERGREEN A-BTyler Russell, Better Business BureauIn this session, we will touch on real-world business scenarios and what solutions the groups can come up with. This fun and interactive session will stretch the limit of what you should or should not do when ethical situations come up. After the solutions created by each team are presented to the group, there will be a group discussion on what could be the solution to these ethical business questions.

FIVE STEPS TO PAYING FOR COLLEGE EVERGREEN E-FEmma Decarreau, Program Manager, Wells Fargo At WorkKnowing how you’re going to pay for college is one of the most powerful ways you can set yourself up for success. We will discuss the financial aid process, how to estimate your education costs, and the different options available to help you pay for them.

MY COLLEGE TOUR – ONE TABLE AT A TIME EVERGREEN H-IBrent Mason, Washington DECAThink ‘Speed Dating’ but without the ‘Dating.’ Take the opportunity to meet with a representative from a handful of colleges/universities, face to face, one recruiter at a time. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or even a senior who thinks they know where they are going next year, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to expand your college horizons and ask the all-important question, “Is there an In-N-Out Burger near campus?” All in a setting and speed that’s just your style. Seating will be limited.

DISCOVER YOUR LEADERSHIP: DESIGN YOUR SUCCESS REGENCYDonna Davis, Engaged ConsultingDo you know what drives you towards success? Do you want to increase your leadership skill? Participants will learn how to identify their strengths and increase their self-awareness in this fast-paced, interactive session. Learn how to:

PUPPY- PROJECT MANAGEMENT UTILIZED AUDITORIUM FOR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL YOUSam Jo, Anju Come learn about the introductory principles of project management, how it applies to personal life and future professional careers, and discuss the fundamental practices of project management. Learn about my experiences as a project manager in my career and how those principles are applied in my personal life.

THE WEIRD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER, EVERGREEN CYOUR NEIGHBOR, YOUR BEST FRIEND AND YOUSamyak Sawale, Western Region Vice-President, DECA Inc.Learn how to balance the different relationships in your life and assess the importance of different types of networking. Through activities, we will explore the intricacies of how to network, who to network with and why we network in the first place.

• Enhance your leadership strengths and skills through increased self-awareness.

• Facilitate better communication and boost team motivation.• Gain confidence in your leadership strengths and abilities.

THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE EVERGREEN A-BTyler Russell, Better Business BureauThis session will touch on customer experience within businesses. We will use real-world examples of how businesses engage with their customers who have both good and bad experiences. Through a discussion, we will talk about how these experiences are handled. Engagement and participation are encouraged in this fun and interactive session. PERSONAL FINANCE 101 AUDITORIUMKatrina Roy, Department of Financial InstitutionsPersonal finance as a young adult can be intimidating but understanding money will set you up for success in life. In today’s workshop, we will be discussing credit and how to use it, student loans, budgeting and saving. You will also be given trusted resources to use to learn even more about personal finance on your own.

HOW TO STAND OUT AND GET HIRED EVERGREEN E-FKathleen Bennion, AmazonIt’s never too early to start thinking about a future job and how to prepare. Get an industry insider’s tips on how to land that internship, how to make the best of it, and what you should be thinking about after the internship is over. This session will go over high-level basics, from resume review, preparing for the interview, avoiding intern pitfalls, to how to get over the new hire jitters in your first job.

CREATING YOUR CONTENT ON LINKEDIN EVERGREEN GColette Keough, FIDM39 million students are on LinkedIn; are you one of those savvy students? Join us to create a LinkedIn headline in this interactive workshop. Also, you will learn how to connect with business professionals and prospective colleges using your dynamic profile!

VISIT BELLEVUE 101: REGENCYBELLEVUE’S GROWING TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SCENE Justin Lynch, Director of Marketing + Communications, Visit BellevueTravel and tourism generates millions of dollars in economic impact and supports millions of jobs throughout the world. Enjoy a Q&A with Justin Lynch from Visit Bellevue, and learn more about all the different sectors within the evolving hospitality industry.

FUNDRAISING IS FUNDAMENTAL EVERGREEN CD’Andre Vasquez, Executive President, DECA Inc.Whether it is paying the way to ICDC or donating to a local cause, fundraising is fundamental to DECA! In this workshop, learn how to host a successful fundraiser, share ideas, collaborate with members, and walk away with a game plan on how to make money!

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM – ADVISORS ONLYTanya Torres-Steen, Marc Hillestad LARCHTrying to bring projects into the classroom but struggling with a consistent structure to manage those projects? Project Management tools, techniques and templates can help bring structure to constructive chaos. Come for an overview in project management and leave with access to project management resources to take students to a higher level of learning.

CONVERSATIONS WITH KIM - ADVISORS ONLY EVERGREEN H-IKim Frahm, Washington DECAKim will come prepared with handouts and information on numerous topics - every 10 minutes, rotate in and out as the topic peaks your interest. Topics include: Area Competition FAQ’s, How to Empower Your Leadership Team, Help With Integrating DECA In The Classroom (using the Weekly Planner), Open Discussion - You Choose the DECA Topic.

RUNNING FOR STATE OFFICE EVERGREEN GWashington DECA State Officer TeamHave you ever considered running for a Washington DECA State Officer position? Ever wondered what the Officer Team experiences during their first year of service? Learn about what it means to be a State Officer, discover the opportunities to you as a student leader, and learn about the campaign process.

PERSONAL BRANDING EVERGREEN E-FSteven McKinnon, Renton Technical College In this workshop you will learn how to separate yourself from the competition by identifying your personal strengths and weaknesses and learning how to sell and market yourself. Steve will guide you in describing and explaining what your leadership looks like.

GROW WITH SEATTLE: REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT North Seattle College & Property Management Industry Professionals AUDITORIUMReal estate is being developed every day and there is a shortage of professionals to lease, market, manage, and develop new buildings. Use your transferrable business skills in marketing, financial management, and customer service to elevate your career, build wealth, and do something different every day. Join us to hear from industry professionals on how they started their career in Real Estate. Your potential is uncapped, and you too can become a successful property management professional.

FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES REGENCYGreg Condon, Macy’sHistory is full of tales of daring entrepreneurs who launched small-scale businesses that grew and evolved over time through their owner’s industriousness and creativity. But few enterprises reflect their creator’s inventive spirit, perseverance and willingness to learn from past mistakes. Do you have the skill set needed to compete in the evolving retail environment? Greg will share the future of retail and department stores and how having an open mind set helps you in your future career.

BUILDING LEAN: STARTING SUCCESSFUL STARTUP WITH FEW RESOURCESMichael Wong, Peeka, Alumni EVERGREEN A-BIn this fun and interactive workshop, entrepreneur and DECA alum Michael Wong will share his experiences and best practices he used to build successful startups like Peeka VR. You’ll learn how to create snappy pitch decks, find and build networks of investors, how to raise money, and how to make sure your business doesn’t fail before it even begins.

THE ROAD TO MUSIC CITY! EVERGREEN CD’Andre Vasquez, Samyak Sawale, Executive Officers, DECA Inc.Want an insider’s scoop on all things DECA? Join your DECA Inc. Executive President D’Andre Vasquez and Western Region Vice President Samyak Sawale, to chat about their experience as international officers, running for office, and their road map to this year’s International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee!

TEACH DECA DEEP DIVE – ADVISORS ONLY EVERGREEN H-IThis workshop will do more than skim the surface of Teach DECA. It will go deep into the units and resources and take a close look at what is right there at your fingertips!

RETAIL IS MY JAM! – REGISTERED DELEGATES ONLY BEGINS 7:30 PMGreg Condon, General Manager, Macy’s MACY’S BELLEVUE SQUAREGet an inside look at careers in retail/customer service. Participants have the opportunity to win gift cards and participate in a shopping event which provides discounts for DECA members only. Registered participants will report to the 1st floor mall entrance of Macy’s.

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MOCK COMPETITION GRAND BALLROOMSponsored by North Seattle CollegeStudents will participate in a mock competition role play on Principles of Hospitality and/or Personal Financial Literacy. Over 160 volunteer judges are recruited to evaluate student performance and provide them with immediate feedback. Mock Competition allows DECA members to experience competition in a low-stress environment and to hone their competition skills. Registration for mock competition will take place during conference check-in. If you didn’t receive a time, advisors can pick up times from the Washington DECA Help Desk on the First Floor.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 10-PAGE PROJECTS EVERGREEN A-BJill Zawatski, Woodinville High SchoolJill will share insights and ideas to improve your 10-page project, which applies to both Start-up Business Plan and the Innovation Plan. Come prepared with questions.

ROLEPLAY 101 EVERGREEN E-FKim Frahm, Washington DECAFor newer DECA members – learn from an expert how to “hit the P.I.s” and then analyze and practice a role play yourself!

FORECASTS OF GLASS EVERGREEN H-ITeam Legacy, the Washington DECA State Officer TeamNothing compares to the feeling of standing on stage and receiving an award under the bright lights in front of a huge crowd... Except the feeling of being a leader and watching this happen for your chapter members. Seeing your members receive recognition and inspiration, confidence, and empowerment, is one of the most rewarding experiences for a leader. Come learn how to use DECA’s Super Success System to set your chapter up for a year full of triumph and glass.

IMPROVING YOUR DECA 20-PAGE PROJECT EVERGREEN A-BExecutive Officers, Washington DECAPlanning on completing a Project Management, Business Operations Research or Entrepreneurship Written Event? See the big changes happening this year and how to make your written project dynamic along with hints so you have a project that stands out from the rest.

FROM INITIATE TO CELEBRATE: GET ON STAGE EVERGREEN E-FWITH YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EVENT! Kim Frahm, Washington DECAThis workshop will bring clarity to Project Management Event categories, go over each element of the written portion, and explain requirements for the event and how it is scored.

ROCK THE MOCK! EVERGREEN H-ITeam Legacy, the Washington DECA State Officer TeamWhat better way to prepare your chapter for competition than to host your own? Mock competitions are a great way to give members the experience and confidence they need to be successful. To help with logistics, Washington DECA has created a new, comprehensive mock competition toolkit for you. Come discover this wealth of resources and learn how to propose, organize, implement, and evaluate a mock competition. Your chapter will be more prepared than ever when you “rock the mock!”

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CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS: EVERGREEN FOYER “COAT CLOSET”

NAME BADGES Your name badge is your ticket to all seminars, general sessions, competition, and special activities. Due to the security at the hotel, you must always wear your name badge during the conference.

LOST NAME BADGESLost badges may only be replaced at the conference headquarters. The cost is $1.00 for a new lanyard.

VALUABLESKeep your valuables with you. The hotel and Washington DECA are not responsible for valuables left, lost, or stolen.

ELEVATORSPlease do not delay the elevators. Use stairs where provided.

TELEPHONE CALLSEach call from your room will cost $$. Only in-house phone calls may be made from student rooms. Phone calls to outside of the hotel must be made by using a cell phone.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/EMERGENCIESIn an instance where medical attention is required, contact the front desk of the hotel and your chapter advisor, a chaperone, or conference staff person. Medical consent forms should be in the possession of each chapter advisor. In case of an emergency, follow the procedures provided in your hotel room. Overlake Hospital is the nearest medical facility to the Hyatt Hotel. The address is 1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. In an emergency, call 911.

HOTEL ETIQUETTERooms should be kept in an orderly fashion during the conference. If you have excess trash (pizza boxes, boxes, etc.) please look for a trash can outside of your room to dispose. Rooms left with damage will be reported to conference headquarters and your school will be billed. Please help us maintain the excellent reputation DECA has with the hotels.

GRATUITIESWhen dining in the hotel or neighboring restaurants, please consider these guidelines for gratuities: 15% of bill for “good” service 20% of bill for “exceptional” service

It is standard to tip a minimum of $1 per bag for luggage service. It is also appreciated to tip housekeeping roughly $5 per day, especially if you leave a messy room for housekeeping to clean. Split the tip with your roommates.

Delegates shall always abide by the rules and practices of WA DECA and school district policies. The following shall be regarded as severe violations of the WA DECA Conduct Code: Should a conduct code violation occur for items 1 through 6 below, the violating delegate (s) will be sent home and will not be eligible to attend any other state, regional, or national conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be at the discretion of the State Management Team and/or Washington DECA Executive Director. 1. Alcohol and Drugs: a delegate shall not possess, use, transmit, be under the influence of, or show evidence of having used any alcoholic beverage or other drugs or substances. Nor shall the delegate possess, use, sell or transmit paraphernalia associated with drugs, alcohol, or chemical substances in any form, at any time, or under any circumstances, on public or private properties. Any delegate attending a Washington DECA sponsored conference or activity who is suspected of the use of alcohol consents to undertaking a breathalyzer test at the discretion of Washington DECA;2. Willful Companionship: Being in the willful companionship of someone who violates the conduct code, or failing to report any direct knowledge (other than hearsay) of the conduct code violations;3. Personal Conduct: Participating in social activities other than those with conference participants; conducting acts and/or possession of weapons capable of causing bodily harm or fear of life; defacing or stealing any public or private property; other serious violations of personal conduct regulations outlined in item 11 below; 4. Serious Violations of the delegate conduct code of the school district or school that the delegate represents;5. Private Transportation: Delegates are to be housed at the conference site and are not allowed to drive or ride in a private automobile unless they are not staying overnight because they live within proximity (20 miles) of the conference site; 6. Abusive Behavior and Lewd Conduct: A delegate shall not engage in any lewd, indecent, sexual, or obscene act or expression; The following shall be other violations of the WA DECA Conduct Code: Should a conduct code violation occur for items 7 through 11 below, regardless of when exposed, the violating delegate (s) may be sent home and may not be eligible to attend any other state, regional or national conference during that school year. Determination of penalties for violations will be at the discretion of the State Management Team, and/or Washington DECA Executive Director. 7. Conference Conduct: Failing to wear the supplied conference ID badge at all times from arrival at the conference until departure at the end of the conference; failing to attend all general sessions and assigned activities for which a delegate is registered (unless engaged in a specific assignment taking place at the same time); Using the hotel pool or hot tub without a chaperone present;

8. Curfew: Failing to be in your assigned hotel room from 11 pm until 5 am;9. Dress: Failing to abide by the dress code established for the conference;10. Personal Conduct: Failing to keep adult advisors always informed of activities and whereabouts; using tobacco products outside of local school district policies and state law; having a member of the opposite sex in a room if no adult chaperone is present;11. Hotel Conduct: Failing to meet the professional standards of housing facilities.

FOR LEGAL PROTECTION, THE PERMISSION AND RELEASE FORM MUST BE IN THE CHAPTER ADVISOR’S POSSESSION FOR EACH STUDENT AT EACH CONFERENCE OR ACTIVITY.

The following guidelines are the dress code for the Washington DECA 2019 Fall Leadership Conference.

(When appearing before judges, General Sessions)

Females:Dresses (professional business, no shorter than knee length), dress slacks, skirts (no shorter than knee length), button-up blouses or collared shirts, and dress shoes.

Males: Business suit or sport coat with dress slacks, collared dress shirt and necktie; dress shoes and socks.

(Travel to/from conferences, Distracted Driving Summit, and non-conference activities such as shopping, sightseeing, or going out for meals)

Females:Slacks, skirts (no shorter than knee length), blouses, sports shirts, knee-length walking shorts, and DECA t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Males: Slacks, knee length walking shorts, sport shirts, and DECA t-shirts and sweatshirts.

The following are unacceptable during DECA activities:

Delegates are not allowed to wear pajama pants, shorts, swimwear or any attire besides DECA Professional or Business Casual, outside of their hotel room or immediate area.

• Jeans and denimn of any kind• Short skirts or shorts that are shorter than knee length• Leggings or graphic designed hosiery/tights• Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene, or promotes

illegal substances• Skin-tight or revealing clothing• Midriff-baring clothing• Swimwear• Hats