Welcome to Foothill Before proceeding with this powerpoint, show the promotional DVD - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pjuBDXVTKw

What is DECA? Answer: DECA is a career-technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA originally stood for Distributive Education Clubs of America but we decided to drop that and keep the acronym, “DECA.”

New Logo DECA’s logo embraces the organization’s affinity for the diamond while displaying a bold, modern design. 2010 Unveiled at ICDC in Louisville, KY

Founded in 1946, DECA is a 501(c) not‐for‐profit student organization with more than 185,000 members (in 5,000 schools) in all of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The United States Congress, The United States Department of Education and state, and district & international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.

Mission Statement DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Guiding Principles The guiding principles are designed to explain how DECA fulfills our mission in two distinct statements: 1.what we do 2. result

DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program Integrates into Classroom Instruction An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Applies Learning DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Connects to Business Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Promotes Competition As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Inner Four Points

DECA prepares the next generation to be: Academically Prepared DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations. Community Oriented Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities. Professionally Responsible DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards. Experienced Leaders DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation. Outer Four Points

CORE ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES Attributes and values describe the organization’s priorities and standards. They are used as a part of a description of what DECA’s brand represents. We stand for: Competence Innovation Integrity Teamwork

State/National Theme 2012-2013

The DECA Organization: Chapter State Regional International

The Divisions of DECA : Alumni High School Collegiate Professional

Web Sites www.deca.org www.cadeca.org www.wrdeca.org www.foothillfalcons.org Foothill DECA CA DECA DECA Western Region DECA

SALES PROJECTS Talent Show DECA The Halls Fashion Show? Golf Tournament? Murder Mystery Dessert? Do YOU have any ideas?! Chevy’s Night (or other)

2012-2013 Chapter Officer Team Sahil Wadhwa President VP, Project Management Byron Lo Chief Operations Officer Emma Longridge Director of Hospitality & Career Exploration Priyanka Walimbe JR DECA Bkr Anmol Gupta Jr DECA Director Davin Bokaie Jr DECA Admin/ Mktg Neha Nirkondar VP, Community Outreach Ayesha Omarali VP, Communications & Public Relations Sahib Bathla Video Productions Manager Rameen Mashoon VP, Chapter Management Rohan Punamia Administrative Assistant Christian Still Chief Financial Officer Kyle Wiest Sales Project Manager Chandler Raun Webmaster OPEN Chapter Officer Team 2012-2013

Officer Qualifications: Interest Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment

Travel Opportunities DECA University * September 8, 2012 San Francisco, CA Nor Cal CDC January18-20, 2013 San Ramon Marriott State CDC February 28-March 3 2013 Santa Clara Marriott   Nor Cal Leadership Conference October 19-20 San Ramon info coming soon! ICDC April 28- May 2, 2012 Anaheim * Officers only

OK, so now I know a little bit about DECA but… Selling your ideas is challenging. First, you must get your listeners to agree with you in principle. Then, you must move them to action. Use the Dale Carnegie Training® Evidence – Action – Benefit formula, and you will deliver a motivational, action-oriented presentation. WHY ME?!?!

DECA Has Money For YOU! DECA's co-curricular Competitive Events Program awards more than $40,000 in cash annually to international competitive event winners! Scholarships in excess of $250,000 annually for students and teachers

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Have fun… Next, state the action step. Make your action step specific, clear and brief. Be sure you can visualize your audience taking the action. If you can’t, they can’t either. Be confident when you state the action step, and you will be more likely to motivate the audience to action.

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Open the doors to new opportunities… To complete the Dale Carnegie Training® Evidence – Action – Benefit formula, follow the action step with the benefits to the audience. Consider their interests, needs, and preferences. Support the benefits with evidence; i.e., statistics, demonstrations, testimonials, incidents, analogies, and exhibits and you will build credibility.

D E C A is just like every thing else in life… You get OUT of it, What you put INTO it!!!!

What will YOU do with this opportunity?