1. PRE-ICDC MEETING #BeEPIC at ICDC

2. We’ve Got the Power  DECA Ontario 2015-2016:  260 Chapters (up by 35)  12 500 Students (up by 1500) IMPACT: $10 000 for Dreams Take Flight $8 900 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada  DECA Ontario @ ICDC 2015 compared to today!  407 Competitors to 594  61 Leadership Delegates to 62  79 Advisors to 91  Roll call CONGRATULATIONS!

3. Mission to #BeEPIC Beat last year’s achievement of: 532 Medals 33 Trophies 13 – 1 st, 12 – 2 nd, 8 – 3 rd 200 Event finalists and 143 top 10 finalists #BeEPIC – return stronger than ever before

4. Major Events Friday, April 21 Arrive in Nashville DECA Ontario Delegation Meeting and Training Traditional Western Dinner Saturday, April 22 DECA Ontario Training DECA Ontario Leadership Events Opening Ceremonies DECA Ontario Delegation Meeting Sunday, April 23 Testing Manual Submissions LDA/CMA/SMI DECA Ontario Delegation Meeting and Training Monday, April 24 Presentations and Competitions LDA/CMA/SMI DECA Ontario Delegation Meeting and Training Tuesday, April 25 Mini Awards Final Competition Grand Awards & Closing Ceremonies DECA Ontario Delegation Meeting Wednesday, April 26 Day of Activities by Chapter DECA Ontario Prom Depart for Toronto around midnight Buses will depart on Thursday, April 21 between 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

5. Path for Success Train Compete Leave Our Mark Celebrate 3 hrs today 350 hrs prior to 10 + hrs on route 20 hrs there 2 days of competition +1 for finalists Mini Awards Ceremony Grand Awards Ceremony Tours and activities on last day DECA Ontario Prom

6. Getting There  16 buses departing across Ontario; read times carefully  13 + hr bus ride  details are in control panel and also found on the deca.ca DECA.ca  Events  ICDC  Resources  Arrive 30 minutes before departure time  Wear DECA t-shirt  Put passport + picture ID in carry-on  ONE luggage and ONE carry-on  Label your possessions (i.e. luggage tags)

7. updated April 10, 2016 Tim Horton’s at Glendale Avenue exit 1 Brant St. exit (Indigo) 1250 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario L7P 1X8 2 North Park SS (905) 456-1906 10 North Park Drive, Brampton, ON L6S 3M1 John Fraser SS (905) 858-5910 2665 Erin Centre Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5M 5H6 3 The Woodlands Secondary School, (905) 279-0575, 3225 Erindale Station Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1Y5 4 Gordon Graydon MSS (905) 274-2391 1490 Ogden Ave, Mississauga, ON L5E 2H8 5 Westmount CI (905) 882-0277 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8G3 6 Bayview SS (905) 884-4453 10077 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2L4 7 Bayview SS (905) 884-4453 10077 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2L4 8 East York CI (416) 396-2355 650 Cosburn Avenue, Toronto, ON M4C 2V2 9 WL Mackenzie CI (416) 395-3330 20 Tillplain Rd, Toronto, ON M3H 5R2 Victoria Park CI (416) 395-3310 15 Wallingford Rd, Toronto, ON M3A 2V1 10 University of Toronto Schools (416) 978-3212 371 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 2R7 11 St. Francis Xavier SS (905) 507-6666 50 Bristol Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5R 3K3 Brant St. exit (Indigo) 12 Sir John A. Macdonald SS (519) 880-9979 650 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 2V1 401 & Highbury Road (Flying J Travel Plaza) 3700 Highbury Ave S, London, ON N6N 1P3 13 401 and Hwy 6 South (carpool) Tim Horton’s, 401 and Homer Watson Blvd 14 Lisgar CI (613) 239-2696 29 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B9 Coach Canada 1175 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, ON K7K 6C7 BROCK STREET exit, NORTH side. Exit immediately before is STEVENSON. 15 Richmond Hill HS (905) 884-2131 201 Yorkland St, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1A2 16 Innisdale SS (705) 726-2552 95 Little Ave, Barrie, ON L4N 2Z4 Country Day School (905) 833-1220 13415 Dufferin St, King City, ON L7B 1K5 Glenforest SS (905) 625-7731 3575 Fieldgate Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2J6

8. Getting There  No meals – pack nut-free snacks  Border conversations must be appropriate  Travel Documents (vs. Canadian Passport) – expect delays  Music/entertainment through headphones only  Advisors collect passports on bus once we cross the border TIP: Advisors photocopy student passports before traveling

9. Being Safe  Hotel Information: DoubleTree Nashville 315 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 United States  Health Insurance: Manulife Group Policy 1 (800) 387-2787 DECA Group – ENS0078070G MUST PRESENT ONTARIO HEALTH CARD

10. Map of the Area

11. Being Safe  Rule of 3  Except on hotel or convention property  Member-Advisor Communication  Text or sticky note system  Must indicate who, what, where, when  No Conference Shuttle  Camp Canada at convention centre  DECA Ontario information centre

12. Being Safe  11:30 p.m. Curfew  11:15 p.m. chapter advisor  11:30 p.m. curfew team  Must show face  No guests  No food deliveries/pick-ups after 11:30 p.m.  Hotel Security + DECA Inc. Enforcement  No smoking (even in smoking rooms; never in a DECA blazer)  No drugs  No alcohol  Guilty by association

13. Protocol & Consequences  Hotel or DECA Inc. authorities contact DECA Board members + Police (if local laws are broken)  Chapter advisor notified  Chapter consequences applied immediately  Principal notified  School consequences applied upon return  Parents notified  May be required to arrange for return flight home at your expense

14. Staying on Track  Delegation Meetings  Every night in hotel ballroom  Check DECA Ontario flip chart in main lobby for changes  Friday night: receive competition materials  Name Badge + Wristband + Photo ID  Worn at all times at the convention centre  Otherwise, will be denied access to events

15. Staying on Track  Attire  Break down by day online DECA Uniform for Advisors AND Students Casual Denim Sneakers T-shirts or Hoodies Avoid: Skin-tight, revealing clothes Inappropriate printing/designs Sleepwear Swimwear Business Casual Casual pants (no denim) Blouse, button down, golf shirt Casual shoes (no sneakers) Business Formal Suits including blazer DECA blazer when competing Dress shoes DECA Blazers $95US Purchase at Convention Centre Dates & times in programme M: White collared button down; full sleeves Khaki coloured pants Black dress shoes DECA tie / DECA hat F: White blouse Khaki coloured pants Black dress shoes DECA scarf / DECA hat NOTE: Do not trade DECA swag until after Opening Ceremonies Competitors – Do not trade tie/scarf until after Closing Ceremonies WHEN IN DOUBT

16. Staying on Track  Ignite (LDA) + Empower (LEADS) + Elevate (CMA) + Aspire (SMI)  Attendance and punctuality is monitored at all events  Be respectful of members in training  Soak up training and competition tips for next year  Collect and bring ideas back to DECA Ontario and your chapter  Document your time – take pictures!  Attend all awards ceremonies to support our competitors

17. Staying on Track  Written Event Participants  Testing: Do not sit next to anyone from Ontario Bring picture ID with the name you used to register with DECA Exams are cluster based Use 4-function calculator only Turn off cell phone Bring pencil + eraser Business formal attire (no DECA blazer)

18. Staying on Track Writtens  Competition Guidelines  Written Manual: ▪ Statement of Assurances (DECA guide page 73) ▪ Competitive Event Checklist (DECA guide page 72) ▪ US rules and US rubric applies!! ▪ Attend briefing session/manual registration for submissions and approval of visuals ▪ Sunday; various times ▪ Ensure presentation materials do not exceed specifications for the event ▪ Ensure everything is initialed by the DECA Inc. authority ▪ Submit 1 copy; keep 1 copy ▪ Submit in DECA Folio ($3; buy today or at ICDC) ▪ Share ideas, don’t plagiarize, originality matters ▪ Changes to written manual can be made up until submission is made (on Sunday in Nashville) ▪ Make the US connection

19. Staying on Track Writtens  Competition Guidelines  Presentation: ▪ Materials appropriate to the situation may be left with judges ▪ Flyers ▪ Brochures ▪ Pamphlets ▪ Business cards ▪ Nothing of monetary value may be left with judges ▪ No food or drinks ▪ Presentation materials may be spot-checked and re-evaluated by event staff during preliminary and final competition

20. Staying on Track Orals  Individual, Principle and Team Oral Events  KNOW YOUR PERFORMANCE INDICATORS http://www.deca.ca/documents/PI.pdf  google anything that has entrepreneurship, marketing, business, finance  Bring current, relevant news/data into your role-play  Materials handed to the judge must be created using the materials provided during the designated preparation period.  bring your own pencil and four function calculator; no coloured pencils; bring NOTHING else  no use of cell phones; must be in the off position  Evaluations  Judges A – J: you are competing against all the other students WITHIN the same Judge letter group  Mini Awards - silver ribbon medallions; highest oral score in each section and highest 10 individual test scores  Mini Awards - blue ribbon medallions; oral events and test are added and averaged; top 2 scores in section (will then be series finalists)  Grand Awards - weighted average of Test scores and Final Oral; top 10 get called and each receive up to $100 and first, second and third place winners receive possible cash scholarships, and trophies (see DECA Guide for sponsored events)

21. Exam Cluster Performance Indicators Business Administration Core (100) Principles Oral Events  Business Law (BL): 3  Communications (CO): 13  Customer Relations (CR): 5  Economics (EC): 13  Emotional Intelligence (EI): 15  Financial Analysis (FI): 14  Human Resources Management (HR): 2  Information Management (NF): 11  Marketing (MK): 2  Operations (OP): 12  Professional Development (PD): 10  Strategic Management (SM): 0 Business Administration Core (40) BA core included in all cluster exams) Business Law (BL): 1 Communications (CO): 5 Customer Relations (CR): 2 Economics (EC): 5 Emotional Intelligence (EI): 6 Financial Analysis (FI): 5 Human Resources Management (HR): 1 Information Management (NF): 4 Marketing (MK): 1 Operations (OP): 5 Professional Development (PD): 4 Strategic Management (SM): 1 Business Management & Administration Cluster Core (60) 100- exam also includes BA Core, left  Communications (CO): 3  Economics (EC): 8  Emotional Intelligence (EI): 3  Information Management (NF): 2  Knowledge Management (KM): 7  Operations (OP): 12  Professional Development (PD): 5  Project Management (PJ): 5  Quality Management (QM): 4  Risk Management (RM): 4  Strategic Management (SM): 7 Finance Cluster Core (60) 100- exam also includes BA Core, above  Business Law (BL): 3  Compliance (CC): 4  Customer Relations (CR): 4  Financial Analysis (FI): 14  Financial-Information Management (FM): 23  Professional Development (PD): 5  Risk Management (RM): 7 Marketing Cluster Core (60) 100- exam also includes BA Core, top left  Channel Management (CM): 6  Marketing-Information Management (IM): 15  Market Planning (MP): 4  Pricing (PI): 3  Product/Service Management (PM): 11  Promotion (PR): 13  Selling (SE): 8 Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Core (60) 100- exam also includes BA Core, left  Business Law (BL): 1  Channel Management (CM): 2  Distribution (DS): 1  Economics (EC): 1  Emotional Intelligence (EI): 1  Financial Analysis (FI): 1  Information Management (NF): 2  Marketing (MK): 1  Marketing-Information Management (IM): 8  Market Planning (MP): 1  Operations (OP): 3  Pricing (PI): 1  Product/Service Management (PM): 6  Professional Development (PD): 3  Promotion (PR): 22  Selling (SE): 6

22. Exam Cluster Core Performance Indicators  PQ = Prerequisite level CS = Career Sustaining level SP = Specialist level (primarily ICDC) BA BMAHTFMPerformance indicator MAccept checks from customers (CS) BMA Access information in the database system (SP) HT Access relevant websites. MAcquire knowledge of client’s products/brands (CS) HT Acquire product information for use in selling (CS) M M Act as a liaison (e.g., between agency and others, between creative department/agency) (SP) BA BMAHTFMAdapt communication to the cultural and social differences among clients (CS)

23. Staying on Track  Evaluations  Judges A – J: you are competing against all the other students WITHIN the same Judge letter group  Mini Awards: Gold ribbon medallions: highest presentation score in each section and highest 10 individual test scores (if applicable) Blue ribbon medallions: presentation and test are added and weighted; top 2 scores in section will then be series finalists  Grand Awards: top 10 overall get called and each receive up to $100 and first, second and third place winners receive possible cash scholarships, and trophies (see DECA Guide for sponsored events)

24. Celebrating Your Achievement  DECA Ontario Day  Chapter based activities throughout the day  DECA Prom  Seating is first-come, first-serve  Dinner buffet  Food accommodations have been made for those who indicated through the ICDC registration process  Vegetarian/vegan/celiac options available at the buffet tables

25. Packing Like A Winner Carry-On Passport Health Card Additional photo ID CDN + USD Laptop/iPad DVDs Camera Entertainment Nut-free snacks Note on Liquid/Gel carry-on : Less than 100ml per container Place in clear, re-sealable plastic bag Note on Medication: Must be in original bottles with prescription label Over-the-counter medication should also be kept in original bottles Checked Baggage DECA Uniform + Swag Canada and Ontario Swag Watch Competitors: 3 Business Formal 1 Business Casual LDA/CMA/SMI/LEADS: 2 Business Formal 1 Business Casual Prom Outfit 4 Casual Outfits Undergarments Toiletries

26. Managing Your Money  Budget up to $50US per day  DECA covers: 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners  You cover: 6 lunches, 4 dinners, snacks, shopping  Keep $25US emergency reserve with advisor  Rooms do not have safes  Valuables may be given to your advisor for safe keeping

27. Managing Your Time  Missing 5 days of school – Be Proactive  Schedule time to train independently  Come prepared with training material to do so  Schedule time to complete homework  Use DECA as a reason to exceed expectations, not an excuse to fall short of them

28. Managing Your Time Finish Line/DECA Fun Run/Walk 5K April 23 | 7:30 am Shelby Park, 401 S. 20th St., Nashville, Tennessee  Benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association and DECA’s scholarship fund. $30 | http://www.decaregistration.com/5krun/ GENERAL JACKSON BOAT CRUISE APRIL 26 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM only IF students are not competing in the afternoon $50 pp DECA CONCERT AT GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE APRIL 24 | 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM $40 USD pp DECA NIGHT WITH THE NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL TEAM APRIL 25 | 7:05 PM $10 - $14 USD pp

29. Leading the Pack: Ontario Student Executives  2016-2017 DECA Ontario Student Executives  8 Positions  Applications Due: May 4 th, 2016 to Waterdown DHS  Interviews: May 14 th, 2016 @ Toronto Sheraton Centre  Complete details online: DECA.ca  About  Provincial Executive Officers

30. Masters Club Beichen LinRamis Najam Prasiddha Parthasarathy Lisa ChenAngel Huang Jenny ZhangKevin Zhang

31. Questions?