Dear Florida DECA,

It is our pleasure to introduce you to the 2009-2010 Florida DECA Program of Work. During this golden year your State Action Team encourages you to live with purpose, learn as a way of life, and lead to make a difference. As you continue to “Live, Learn and Lead” this year, we encourage you to complete the goals set forth in the Program of Work. Each objective is designed to increase participation, membership, community, and school involvement.

The following pages contain the goals for executing your DECA experience. Once again, each chapter’s requirements are based on the four points of the DECA diamond: civic consciousness, social intelligence, leadership development, and vocational understanding. These categories will not only represent your chapter’s achievements, but will also instill the philosophies that our organization was founded upon.

In an effort to increase participation awards will be presented at the State CDC in recognition of your endeavors to reach the different levels of achievement. To claim the “Bronze Recognition”, a chapter must complete a minimum of one goal from each of the four points. To attain “Silver Recognition”, a chapter must complete at least two goals from each point. In order to receive a plaque on stage and the title of “Gold Recognition”, a chapter must complete at least three of the goals from each point.

As state officers, we challenge you to express your enthusiasm as you work towards making a difference in your chapters and communities. With the added incentive of exaltation, we expect chapters to exude excellence.

Sincerely,

Your State Action Team

_________________________ President Alejandro Lozano

_________________________ Vice President Aramis Betts

_________________________ Vice President Kasey Layton

_________________________ Vice President Joshua Rose

_________________________ Vice President Michelle Venezia

PROGRAM OF WORK2009-2010

Civic Consciousness Goals Canned Food Drive Pet Food Drive Toy Store MDA Donate to a Charity DECA Gives Back

Social Intelligence Attend a Local Civic Club Meeting Business Dress Day Chapter Social Event Joint Chapter Activities DECA Week Competitive Event Tutoring Create and Maintain a Chapter Website

Leadership Development Goals Attend a DECA Leadership Conference Member of the Month Give a DECA Presentation at your school State Officer Visit Organize a School-Wide Event Chapter Orientation

Vocational Understanding Business Speaker at School Chapter Tour of a Business Donate Money to the Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship Form a Business Partnership Operate a school-based enterprise DECA Career Day

DECA chapters can attain one of the following three levels of achievement at the State CDC. To achieve “Bronze Recognition,” a chapter must complete at least one goal from each level. To receive “Silver Status,” a chapter must complete at least two goals from each of the four points. “Gold Membership” will be given to the chapters that complete at least three goals from each level. Goals can be completed anytime from the close of the 2009 State CDC until February 1, 2010.

A completed copy of the Program of Work Verification Form is due to Dr. Levenhagen no later than February 2, 2010. Mail your verification to:

Lynore LevenhagenFlorida DECA

632 Boniview LaneAltamonte Springs, FL 32714

Civic Consciousness

Canned Food Drive

Each member of Chapter X is required to bring in a minimum of one non-perishable canned good. After the drive is completed, the chapter may donate the cans to any selected non-profit organization of its choice.

Pet Food Drive

Each member of Chapter X is required to bring in a minimum of one animal canned/bagged goods or any other animal supplies (i.e. blankets, towels, kitty litter, etc). After the drive is completed the chapter may donate the collected items to any selected non-profit organization of their choice.

Toy Drive

Each member of Chapter X is required to bring in toys for a needy family/child, or make a contribution to a major toy purchase. Once the drive is completed, the chapter may donate its items to any selected non-profit organization of its choice.

MDA

Chapter X is required to participate in any fundraising activity that supports the efforts of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (i.e. selling shamrocks or footballs). Each member of Chapter X is required to collect a minimum of $1.

Donate to Charity

Chapter X is required to donate a minimum of five dollars to a charity per registered members. It has to be a creditable charity (Make a Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society). For example, Chapter Membership x $5.00= Required Amount.

DECA Gives Back

Each member of Chapter X must perform a minimum of two hours of community service or its equivalent to achieve this goal. Qualifying hours must be preformed to benefit a charitable or not-for-profit organization.

Completing these events will provide the chapter members with a greater sense of civic consciousness. By taking an active role in helping their communities and helping established organizations that complete these activities on an annual basis the members will gain personal insight and understanding of the growing needs in their immediate surroundings.

Social Intelligence Goals

Attend a Local Civic Club Meeting

To remain active in the community, Chapter X will be represented at local civic club meetings. Possible civic clubs include the Rotary club, Kiwanis club, Lion’s club, City Council Meetings, Chamber of Commerce, etc. This will give DECA members the chance to participate in social networks outside of school.

Business Dress Day

Chapter X will hold a professional business dress day at least once during the school year. Students will be required to dress as if they were at a DECA conference. By dressing professionally, students will promote DECA to other clubs and classes throughout their school and become familiar with proper business attire.

Chapter Social Event

Chapter X will be recognized for holding any type of social event. These functions can include a business luncheon, officer initiation, club trip, or end of the year banquet. This provides a social setting for all of the chapter’s members to interact with one another.

Joint-Chapter Activities

To increase communication among chapters, Chapter X will participate in a joint activity with Chapter Y. For example, the chapters could hold a picnic, softball game, beach day, etc. It would allow different members from various chapters to interact and learn about the similarities between them.

DECA Week

Participate in at least three DECA week activities during October 11th – 17th. These are special activities to promote your DECA chapter and encourage all of your marketing students in your school to become members of DECA.

Competitive Event Tutoring

Over the course of the fiscal period the chapter officers of Chapter X will host at least 5 tutoring sessions. Two chapter officers must be present at all tutoring sessions.

Create and Maintain a Chapter Website

Chapter X must start and maintain a chapter website. This website should include important dates of activities, chapter officer contact, and links for the Florida DECA and National DECA websites. Once site has been established Florida DECA officers must be notified for verification purposes.

Completing these goals will increase social intelligence. Being able to interact in a communal manner will strengthen relations among members and advisors, while also instilling an increased sense of pride within districts.

Leadership Development Goals

Attend a DECA Leadership Conference

Chapter X is required to have representation at a minimum of one DECA conference: Fall Leadership Conference, Southern Region Leadership Development Conference or Senior Management, Leadership Development Academy or Officer Leadership Development Academy at the International Career Development Conference.

Member of the Month

Chapter X will recognize one member per month who has demonstrated strong leadership skills through participation in a leadership role in their chapter (i.e. chairing a committee, planning a DECA event, or organizing a DECA fundraiser).

Give a DECA Presentation at your school

Chapter X is required to have a minimum of one presentation during school promoting your DECA chapter (i.e. assembly, video presentation, announcement, etc.)

State Officer Visit

Chapter X will host at least one member of the state action team to visit the chapter and address the ongoing activities of Florida DECA.

Organize a School-Wide Event

Chapter X will organize an event (i.e. a fashion show, talent show, charity event) that will involve the entire school without help from other clubs or organizations. This will help develop leaders because of the responsibilities involved in organizing and implementing an event this large.

Chapter Orientation Chapter X will organize a web or phone conference with the State Action Team. Chapter X will have to contact a state officer to arrange a web or phone conference. This will help chapters establish direct lines of communication and develop a sense of collaboration with their State Action Team

Completing these activities will allow members to develop better leadership skills by participating in events that encourage them to demonstrate their abilities to lead effectively and observe skills necessary to inspire leadership, in others.

Vocational Understanding Goals

DECA Career Day

Chapter X must contact a local colligate or professional sports team and arrange a career day. This must entail a lecture from an employee, as well as a tour of the stadium or venue.

Business Speaker at School

Chapter X will have a speaker visit its chapter at school to discuss marketing, careers, or institutions of higher education. This will allow DECA members to gain practical insight into beyond high school.

Chapter Tour of a Business

Chapter X will tour a business of its choice to gain an insider perspective of the daily tasks and components involved in running a business.

Donate Money to the Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship

Chapter X will be required to donate a minimum of $1 per DECA member in its chapter to the Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship. This donation will allow for more scholarships to be given at the State CDC. To claim this goal, money must be received by Dr. Levenhagen at Lyman High School by February 1, 2010. The chapter that donates the most to the scholarship will receive a plaque to be awarded at the State CDC.

Form a Business Partnership

Forming a business partnership encompasses the development of a bond between your chapter and a business. These relationships allow students to network with local businesses and create public relations. Forming a business partnership with your chapter is beneficial for students by teaching them communication and networking skills.

Operate a School-Based Enterprise

Chapter X is required to be involved in a school-based enterprise that will demonstrate its business and marketing skills. For example: operating the school store, concession stand, blood drive, etc.

The goal of vocational understanding can be accomplished by completing these tasks. Implementation of these goals can help members to further their understanding of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

2009-2010 Florida DECA Program of WorkVerification Form

Please verify the achievement of a goal by recording the date that each goal has been completed. In addition, attach a brief description of each goal attained, creating a one page

summary for each point represented in the DECA diamond from the Program of Work. Please include a copy of your Chapters membership roster. This is due to Dr. Levenhagen

by February 2, 2010.

Civic Consciousness Goals Date CompletedCanned food drive. __________Pet food drive.. __________Toy drive. __________ MDA. __________Donate to a Charity. __________DECA Gives Back. __________

Social Intelligence GoalsAttend a local civic-club meeting. __________Business dress day. __________Chapter social event. __________Joint-chapter activities.. __________DECA Week. __________Competitive Event Tutoring. __________Create & Maintain a Chapter Website __________

Leadership Development GoalsAttend a DECA leadership conference. __________Member of the Month. __________Give a DECA presentation at your school. __________State officer visit. __________Organize a school-wide event. __________Chapter Orientation. __________

Vocational UnderstandingDECA Career Day. __________Business speaker at school. __________Chapter tour of a business. __________Donate money to the Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship. __________Form a business partnership. __________Operate a school based enterprise. _________

Membership IncreasePaid membership for 2008-2009:__________Paid membership for 2009-2010:__________ Increase:________

_____________________ _____________________ Chapter Name Chapter President

____________________ _________________ Chapter Advisor Signature School Principal Signature