What is DECA?
• Conferences  non-competitive; all welcome
• Competitions  Regionals, Provincials, Internationals
• Career Exploration  Pathways
• Networking  Sponsors and students
• Reach Ahead Opportunity (SHSM)  Funding
available
- Regional
Qualifiers
- Professional
Selling Events
- Online Events
- Written Events
- Leadership
Development
Academy
International
- Principle
Events
- Individual
Series Events
- Team Decision
Making Events
Provincial
Regional
Competition Overview
- Provincial
Qualifiers
- Leadership
Development
Academy
Principles Events
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PBM Principles of Business Administration and Management: 1st year DECA students; ANY
grade
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PFN
Principles of Finance: 1st year DECA students; ANY grade
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PHT
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism: 1st year DECA students; ANY grade
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PMK
Principles of Marketing: Grade 9 only
Part 1
Part 2
Business administration core
exam
2 (1-Regionals) Cases
Studies/Content Interviews
100 MC Questions
10 minutes to prepare
10 minutes to discuss designated
concepts with judge
Individual Oral Events
 13 events in total
 Compete individually
Part 1
Part 2
Cluster Exams
2 (1-Regionals) Cases Studies
100 MC Questions
10 minutes to prepare
10 minutes to discuss designated
concepts with judge
Team Oral Events
 7 events in total
 2 students per team
Part 1
Part 2
Cluster Exams; Written
Individually; Average Score
1 Case Study; Prepare and
Present in Pairs
100 MC Questions
30 minutes to prepare
15 minutes to discuss designated
concepts with judge
Professional Selling Events
 2 events in total
 Compete individually
Part 1
Part 2
Cluster Exams
Advance preparation for sales
scenario; Case released online in
January
100 MC Questions
20 minutes to discuss designated
concepts with judge
Online Events
Virtual Business
Challenge ( Restaurant,
Retail, or Sports)
H&R Block
Dollars & Sense
• Computerized
simulation
• 1 to 3 per team
• Goal: Manage
marketing concepts and
strategies to maximize
profits
• Scores posted and
viewed online
• Oct. 22nd, Jan. 7th
• Computerized
simulation (also a VBC)
• 1 to 3 per team
• Goal: Optimize personal
net worth through
personal finance
decision making
• Scores posted and
viewed online
• Oct. 22nd, Jan. 7th
NEW!
Stock Market Game
• Consists of written
document and oral
presentation
• 1 to 3 per team
• Goal: increase value of
beginning stock portfolio
• Sept.4th – Dec. 14th with
3 trades by Oct. 28th
Written Events
Business Operations
Research Events
& Chapter Team
Events
Business
Management &
Entrepreneurship
Events
Marketing
Representative
Events
• 1-3 Participants
• 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no exam
• Teams: 1-3 Participants, 30 page submission, 15 minute presentation, no
exam
• NEW! Entrepreneurship – Growing Your Business
• Independents: 1 Participant, 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, no
exam
• NEW! Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan (1-3, 5 pages, 20 minutes, no exam)
• 1-3 Participants
• 11 page submission, 20 minute presentation, Marketing Cluster Exam
- Regional
Qualifiers
- Professional
Selling Events
- Online Events
- Written Events
- Leadership
Development
Academy
International
- Principle
Events
- Individual
Series Events
- Team Decision
Making Events
Provincial
Regional
Competition Overview
- Provincial
Qualifiers
- Leadership
Development
Academy
Competitive Events
 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
Starting a Chapter
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• Fall Symposium - Today
• Register Chapter - Tomorrow
• Recruitment Activities – 3 weeks (aim for 2 weeks)
• Student & Regional Registration – Closes Oct. 12th
Registration Process &
Fees
Chapter
Regional
Provincial
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$30 (once a year for returning chapters)
$35 per student
One complete cheque per chapter
Chapter Advisor Commitment Form
Mail to DECA Ontario
• Online via Advisor Control Panel
• No fee
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Online via Advisor Control Panel
$35 per student
One complete cheque per chapter
Mail to DECA Ontario
Staying Informed
1. Weekly DECA Ontario emails
2. Advisor Control Panel
3. Your Executive Team
Chapter Management
 Establishing an Executive Team
 Interviews if necessary
 Position titles  Hierarchical or Horizontal structure
 Program of Work = Plan for the Year
 Marketing  Promotional DVD, Dress Up days, DECA
Day, buttons, posters, etc.
 Fundraisers  Bake sales, dress down day, concerts,
school store/spirit merchandise, etc.
 Training  Organized and/or individual
Resources
 Fall Symposium Resource USB
 www.deca.ca
 www.deca.org
 www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/
Training
 Case Preparation
 Practice old cases
 Performance indicator familiarization
 Test Preparation
 Practice old tests
 Glossary of terms from relevant texts
 Mock Competition
 Case only
Contacts
Immediate Concerns: olga@deca.ca
Other Concerns: shalina@deca.ca