1. DECA State Conference Parent Night February 4 th, 2014

2. General Info February 22–25 (missing 2 days of school) Over 3000 total competitors Conference held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs Staying at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

3. CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT Each suite has bathroom, 2 queen size beds,. 1 refrigerator, 1 TV Hot-tub (bring swimsuit) Students will be assigned to “small groups” Small group officers and chaperones are go-to people if you need anything Buses transport between the Cheyenne lobby and Broadmoor every 15 minutes

4. ITINERARY Saturday, February 22nd 3:00pm Meet at Monarch High School 3:30 pm Leave on buses EveningDinner at Fargo’s Pizza Arrive At Cheyenne 11:00 pmCURFEW (in your room)

5. Sunday-Monday, February 23-24 Scavenger Hunt Opening Session Written Event Presentations & Boards Check Role-Play Tests and Competitions

6. Tuesday, February 25th MorningFINALIST AND HONORABLE MENTION MINI AWARDS CEREMONY COMPETITIVE EVENT FINALS AfternoonGRAND AWARDS CEREMONY 5:30Buses leave Cheyenne for Monarch Approx 7:00 pm Arrive at Monarch High School

7. COMPETITION Role Play Events: Two role plays and one test Written Manual Events: One Presentation to judges *After the mini-award ceremony, students will know if they will compete in a 3 rd role play and/or a 2 nd manual presentation **Be 30 minutes early to event

8. DRESS CODE Business Formal

9. WHAT TO BRING: SEE PACKING LIST Make sure to bring pencils, pens, and school IDs Boards will be brought up by chaperone cars $80 for food. Possible more for your own personal spending. Food and snacks for your rooms Toiletries (only travel sizes) Business formal for three days Jeans and DECA t-shirt for the dance Other comfortable clothes for the bus home and when you are in the room Swimsuit (for hot-tub)

10. FOOD & MONEY Saturday (Feb 22 nd ) Dinner @ Fargos Pizza Sunday - Breakfast, lunch & dinner on your own Monday - Breakfast on your own, lunch provided w/ ticket, dinner on your own Tuesday - Breakfast on your own, lunch provided w/ ticket, bus will be back in time for dinner Bring around $80 for all the meals on your own Many students bring their own breakfast

11. RULES FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT No jeans or denim around the hotel Swimming is permitted Be Respectful of the hotel and other guests Quiet past 10:30

12. GENERAL RULES & SECURITY All medications must be handled by Mrs. Anderson (Forms available at end of this meeting) Chaperones will be able to drive students to restaurants/bring back takeout, but only students assigned to them by small groups. Boys and girls will not be allowed in each others rooms without permission from an advisor.

13. Parent Inspection Form

14. OPTIONAL BOARDS WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 11 AFTER SCHOOL MANDATORY MOCKS FOR ROLE PLAYS FEBRUARY 12 TH MANDATORY PRESENTATIONS FOR MANUALS FEBRUARY 19 TH OR 20 TH *Need Parents to help judge mock presentations. No experience required!

15. State Conference of 2013

16. State Conference of 2013!

17. Questions & Answers