2. 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 competition  Drives members to strive for personal goals DECA

3. Networking opportunities Professional development 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?

4. 1 Fall Symposium - Today 2 Register Chapter - Tomorrow 3 Recruitment Activities – 2 weeks 4 Student Registration – Closes October 15th Starting a Chapter

5. Conferences & Competitions E VENT N AME D ATE L OCATION NARCON Registration DeadlineOct. 1, 2010DECA Ontario Office DECA Membership Fees DeadlineOct. 15, 2010DECA Ontario Office York RegionalsOct. 28, 2010Seneca College Online Testing for Marketing & Business Administration Cluster Nov. 2, 2010 Online at school Online Testing for Finance & Hospitality Cluster Nov. 3, 2010 Online Testing for Principles Categories Nov. 4, 2010 TDSB & TCDSB & Nor-Eastern Regionals Nov. 6, 2010Ryerson University Hamilton & Private RegionalsNov. 9, 2010Hamilton Convention Centre NARCON Nov. 10-14, 2010 Washington DC, USA Waterloo RegionalsNov. 18, 2010Bingemans Peel & Dufferin-Peel RegionalsNov. 20, 2010St. Roche CSS

6. E VENT N AME D ATE L OCATION Additional Membership DuesNov. 30, 2010DECA Ontario Office Provincial Registration Fees DueDec. 10, 2010DECA Ontario Office Toronto Sheraton Hotel Registration Fees Deadline Dec. 15, 2010DECA Ontario Office Written Event Papers DueJan. 14, 2011DECA Ontario Office Advisor TrainingJan. 27, 2011Capitol Banquet Hall London/Windsor TrainingJan. 29, 2011AB Lucas, London DECA Provincials Feb. 13 to 15, 2011 Toronto Sheraton Centre Conferences & Competitions

7. E VENT N AME D ATE L OCATION ICDC Registration DueMar. 1, 2011DECA Ontario Office ICDC Advisor MeetingMar. 30, 2011Capitol Banquet Hall 65th DECA ICDCApr. 28 - May 5, 2011Orlando, FL, USA DECA Ontario 2011-2012 Exec Applications Due May. 10, 2011Parkside HS DECA Ontario 2011-2012 Exec Interviews May. 14, 2011Toronto Sheraton Centre Bowl Blast RegistrationMay. 20, 2011DECA Ontario Office Bowl BlastMay. 28, 2011Play Time Bowl Conferences & Competitions

8.  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

9. Event Overview Principle Events Individual Series Events Team Decision Making Events Quiz Bowl Must qualify at Regional Competition Online Events DECA Ontario’s Special Events (UG and UW) Written Business Proposals Completely open, not a qualifier

10.  PBMPrinciples of Business Administration and Management: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PFNPrinciples of Finance: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PFNPrinciples of Finance: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PHTPrinciples of Hospitality and Tourism: 1 st year DECA students; ANY grade  PMKPrinciples of Marketing: Grade 9 only Part 1 Business administration core exam 100 MC questions Part 2 Content interview 10 minutes to review a given assignment/case 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge Principles Events

11.  11 events in total  Compete individually Individual Oral Events Part 1 Cluster Exams 100 MC questions Part 2 2 Cases Studies 10 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

12.  7 events in total  2 students per team  New Category: Marketing Communications (MCDM) Team Oral Events Part 1 Cluster Exams; Written Individually; Average Score 100 MC questions Part 2 1 Case Study; Prepare and Present in Pairs 30 minutes to prepare 15 minutes to discuss designated concepts with judge

13. 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

14. 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

15.  Establishing an Executive Team  Program of Work = Plan for the Year  Marketing  Fundraisers  Training Chapter Management

16.  Case Preparation  Practice old cases  Performance indicators familiarization  Test Preparation  Practice old tests  Glossary of terms from relevant texts Training

17. Resources  Fall Symposium Resource CD  www.deca.ca  www.deca.org  www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/

18. QUESTIONS?