Why DECA? Connects to business Builds insight into business industry Applies learning Enhances skills of professionalism Integrates into classroom.

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Why DECA?

Connects to

business Builds insight

into business industry

Applies learning Enhances skills of

professionalism

Integrates into classroom instruction

Both extra- and co-curricular

Promotes competiti

on Drives

members to strive

for personal

goals

DECA

Networking opportunitie

s

Professional developmen

t

Competitive excellence

Recognition and

exposure

DECA promotes free enterprise and entrepreneurship

DECA Ontario has over 7 000 members in over 165 high schools

DECA offers various levels of competitive recognition in over 30 occupational areas

Why DECA?

1

•Fall Symposium - Today

2

•Register Chapter - Tomorrow

3

•Recruitment Activities – 2 weeks

4

•Student Registration – Closes October 15th

Starting a Chapter

Conferences & Competitions

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION

NARCON Registration Deadline Oct. 1, 2010 DECA Ontario Office

DECA Membership Fees Deadline

Oct. 15, 2010 DECA Ontario Office

York Regionals Oct. 28, 2010 Seneca College

Online Testing for Marketing & Business Administration Cluster

Nov. 2, 2010

Online at schoolOnline Testing for Finance & Hospitality Cluster

Nov. 3, 2010

Online Testing for Principles Categories

Nov. 4, 2010

TDSB & TCDSB & Nor-Eastern Regionals

Nov. 6, 2010 Ryerson University

Hamilton & Private Regionals Nov. 9, 2010 Hamilton Convention Centre

NARCON Nov. 10-14,

2010Washington DC, USA

Waterloo Regionals Nov. 18, 2010 BingemansPeel & Dufferin-Peel Regionals Nov. 20, 2010 St. Roche CSS

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION

Additional Membership Dues Nov. 30, 2010 DECA Ontario Office

Provincial Registration Fees Due Dec. 10, 2010 DECA Ontario Office

Toronto Sheraton Hotel Registration Fees Deadline

Dec. 15, 2010 DECA Ontario Office

Written Event Papers Due Jan. 14, 2011 DECA Ontario Office

Advisor Training Jan. 27, 2011 Capitol Banquet Hall

London/Windsor Training Jan. 29, 2011 AB Lucas, London

DECA ProvincialsFeb. 13 to 15,

2011Toronto Sheraton Centre

Conferences & Competitions

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION

ICDC Registration Due Mar. 1, 2011 DECA Ontario Office

ICDC Advisor Meeting Mar. 30, 2011 Capitol Banquet Hall

65th DECA ICDCApr. 28 - May 5,

2011Orlando, FL, USA

DECA Ontario 2011-2012 Exec Applications Due

May. 10, 2011 Parkside HS

DECA Ontario 2011-2012 Exec Interviews

May. 14, 2011 Toronto Sheraton Centre

Bowl Blast Registration May. 20, 2011 DECA Ontario Office

Bowl Blast May. 28, 2011 Play Time Bowl

Conferences & Competitions

Program Overview Poster Reference/Reminder of all events’ requirements

DECA Guide Photocopy specific sections for students once

they choose an event

Deca.ca Competitive Events Listing

Deca.org Chapter Resources, High School

Competitive Events

Event Overview

Must qualify at Regional Competition

• Principle Events• Individual Series Events• Team Decision Making

Events• Quiz Bowl

Completely open, not a

qualifier

• Online Events• DECA Ontario’s Special

Events (UG and UW)• Written Business

Proposals

PBM Principles of Business Administration and Management: 1st year DECA students; ANY grade

PFN Principles of Finance: 1st year DECA students; ANY grade 

PHT Principles of Hospitality and Tourism: 1st year DECA students; ANY grade

PMK Principles of Marketing: Grade 9 only

Part 1Business administration

core exam

100 MC questions

Principles Events

11 events in total

Compete individually

Individual Oral Events

Part 1

Cluster Exams

100 MC questions

7 events in total

2 students per team

New Category: Marketing Communications (MCDM)

Team Oral Events

Part 1Cluster Exams; Written

Individually; Average Score

100 MC questions

Virtual Business Challenge (Retail)

•Computerized simulation of retail environment•1 to 3 per team•Goal: Manage marketing concepts and strategies to maximize profits•Scores posted and viewed online

Virtual Business Challenge (Sports)

•Computerized simulation of sports franchise•1 to 3 per team•Goal: Manage marketing concepts and strategies to maximize profits•Scores posted and viewed online

Stock Market Game

•Consists of written document and oral presentation•1 to 3 per team•Goal: increase value of beginning stock portfolio

H&R Block Dollars and Sense

•Run through the Virtual Business – Personal Finance software•1 to 3 per team•Goal: manage personal finance (e.g. credit cards, bills, bank accounts, etc.)

Online Events

University of Guelph Event•2 per team•Grade 11 and 12 students only•Business case (by Guelph Management and Economics) 2 to 5 pages will be posted on website•10 minute presentation for judge•Laptops and other visuals allowed

University of Waterloo Event•Individual event•Grade 11 and 12 students only•Business case (by Waterloo Accounting and Finance) 2 to 5 pages will be posted on website•10 minute presentation for judge•Laptops and other visuals allowed

Leadership Development

Academy•A number of students can attend this event at Provincials •Allowed registrants based on chapter membership, 1:10 ratio

*Finalist can compete at ICDC in SMI event

*Finalist can compete at ICDC in ACT event

Ontario Special Events – Provincials Only

Establishing an Executive Team

Program of Work = Plan for the Year Marketing Fundraisers Training

Chapter Management

Case Preparation Practice old cases Performance indicators familiarization

Test Preparation Practice old tests Glossary of terms from relevant texts

Training

Resources

Fall Symposium Resource CD

www.deca.ca

www.deca.org

www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/

QUESTIONS?