Size of CTSO’sCTSO Total Membership in

Enrollment

DECA 190,000 high school members

FBLA 215,000 high school members

SkillsUSA 300,000 high school members

HOSA 165,000 high school members

FCCLA 200,000 high school members

North Carolina DECA

• Over 5,000 members in DECA

• 150 chapters in the state

• Top three chapters in the state

1. Hough 439 members

2. Panther Creek 337 members

3. Ardrey Kell 282 members• 2012-2013 217 members • Increased by 65 students

What is DECA

• CTE Student Organization designed to attract students interested in:

– Marketing– Entrepreneurship– Finance– Hospitality– Management– Community Service– Leadership

• What is DECA?– DECA is a student organization that focuses on the following:

• Career Development – Focus is on business related careers but assists with all future endeavors– DECA partners with a variety of companies to offer students scholarships,

internships, & awards.

• Leadership Development– Attend leadership workshops– Pursue leadership positions at school & state level

• Travel – In-State & Out-of-State travel opportunities– This Year’s Hot Spots: Washington DC, Greensboro, NC & Orlando, FL

• Fun– Meet new people– Do new things

DECA Members Can….• Win Scholarships

• Win Awards

• Gain Recognition

• Build Social, Career, & Leadership Skills

• Awesome Resume Builder

2014-2015 Theme & Logo

Conference Date Cost

District Conference

Nov. 18, 19, or 20UNCC

Included in your membership dues

State Leadership February 26 – 28, 2015TBD

~$175.00/ea

ICDC: NationalsApril 24 – April 29, 2015

Orlando, FL Must qualify to attend

DECA Competitions

Events Designed for the Following Grade Level’s

Principal Events *First Time DECA Members

Team Events 11th Graders

Individual Events 12th Graders

Written Events Anyone & Honors Marketing

Presentation Events Upperclassmen

Online Events Any grade level

Principle Individual Team (2) Written Presentation

Business Admin

Accounting & Business Finance

Business Law & Ethics

Financial Literacy Financial Consulting

Hospitality Apparel Buying & Merchandising

Community Service

Hospitality & Tourism

Marketing Automotive Financial Services Business Operations

Professional Selling

Finance Retail Hospitality Services Entrepreneurship

Business Services Marketing Communications

Public Relations

Food Sports & Entertainment

Learn & Earn Online Challenges

Hotel Travel & Tourism International Business Plan

Stock Market

Human Resources & Mgmt.

Ad Campaign Virtual Business

Restaurant Fashion Merch.

Sports & Ent. Sports & Ent.

Requirements for DECA• In order to join DECA students should do the following:

– Attend the info meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2– Pay $40.00 membership fee by Sept. 26– Be active at meetings & events

• $40.00 membership fee covers:– AK DECA t-shirt– State & National Membership – Registration & Testing fees for District Conference

Want to know more……. www.ncdeca.org

DECA at Ardrey Kell

• Officers– President: Tony Menachery– Vice Pres. of PR: Chris Edwards– Vice Pres. Of Finance: Saheli Parekh– Secretary Sydney DiMartino– Historian: Anabelle Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNYVhF_3iZs

Info. Meeting September 2, 2014

in the Auditorium