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Executive Council Communicator
Executive Council Communicator Issue 1
A Publication of the High School Division of the New York Association of DECA
ever expanding network of business students around the globe. With a newly founded chapter in their school, members new to DECA can create their dream chapter; one that both suits their needs and gives them the groundwork required to reach their DECA goals. The best time to begin setting these goals immediately. In order to test the waters, a good way to begin practicing and honing the skills of your new chapter is to devote meetings to certain competitive events and practice both competing and judging those categories with their online rubrics. This gives members that aren’t competing a way to participate meaningfully in club activities, and members that are competing constructive feedback on their presentations. Another way to encourage chapter bonding is to participate in chapter campaigns, which help the community by helping to fundraise money for important causes. Campaigns also help a new chapter break the ice and get more involved in the DECA network. To all new members and advisors, best of luck in all of your future DECA endeavors; and don’t forget to [BE EPIC]!
DECA as an organization would be nothing without its highly valued members. As a proud member myself, it gives me great pride to welcome our new chapters into the ever-
E xecutive C ouncil C ommunicator
Inside this Issue Welcome, New Chapters!
1Chapter Campaigns 2Social Media 2Power Trip Information 3State Charity 3Competition Updates 4Share Your DECA Story 4Officer Contact Information
5Important Dates 5
285 Hill RoadGoshen, NY 10924
www.newyorkdeca.com
Editorial CorrespondenceElizabeth Vinton, Vice President
Articles welcome for publication
Welcome, New Chapters!
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Chapter Campaigns
Irene Kowalski, President
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Social Media
Nicole Nissan, Parliamentarian
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Power Trip Information
Program of Leadership, building lasting partnerships within your school and community, growing of your chapter, and giving your chapter the opportunity to gain the recognition it deserves!
Chapters who complete each campaign have the opportunity to receive a certificate, flag, pennant, plaque, at their State Career Conference and even three allocations to attend the THRIVE Academy at DECA’s International Career Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
DUE DATES: Membership Campaign- December 1st, 2015
Have a contest to see which class can recruit the most alumni, business partners and parents to join your DECA chapter.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign- November 16-23, 2015 IDEA CHALLENGE ENTRIES
• Have a contest among classes for the best Idea Challenge entry. • Invite administrators and school staff to participate in your entry videos.
Promotional Campaign- December 1st, 2015 Ask DECA members to select underclassmen and invite them to donuts or pizza, and show a slideshow of
activities and the DECA promotional video.Community Service Campaign- December 1st, 2015
COATS FOR KIDS - Sponsor a coat drive to collect gently used warm winter coats and jackets for children. Donate the collected coats to a local agency serving underprivileged families.
Advocacy Campaign- March 1st, 2016 Promote DECA to middle school students by conducting a business, marketing, financial literacy or
entrepreneurship activity.
As the school year approaches, be on the lookout for DECA’s Chapter Campaigns and their dates! DECA offers five unique campaigns that are perfect for developing your chapter’s
Did you know that teenagers spend an average of 7 1/2 hours on social media a day? That's a lot of tweeting, Instagram likes, and Facebook views! The school year is about to start, and whether you're a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, share what you did this summer with your DECA friends or chapter. Show us how you're being Epic @NewYorkDECA (Twitter), liking our Facebook page (New York DECA), and following New York DECA on Instagram for updates on what's new! Don't forget to [BE EPIC]!
The 2015 Ultimate DECA Power Trip is coming up and you don’t want to miss out! Join the North Atlantic, Southern and Western Regions on a quest that will awaken your thirst for
Riya Shah, Secretary
State Charity: St. Jude Children’s Research
HospitalShaan Legros, Treasurer
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Competition Updates
knowledge. This year’s trip will be taking place from November 20th-22nd in Austin, Texas at the JW Marriott Austin. It will be a perfect way to get your students into the DECA spirit early before our regional and State conferences. The registration deadline is approaching quickly on October 20th, 2015, so be sure to sign up ASAP. This is the perfect way to expand one’s DECA experience. Members will be able to network with thousands of DECA students from across the nation, especially during the “DECA after Dark” event. Conference highlights include learning labs, competitive excellence, and college and career exhibits. The labs will focus on one powerful component each hour to engage DECA members. In addition, members can pre-register to compete in a DECA role-play. Not only will the top performers be recognized during the closing session, but it is a great way to start practicing for competition season! You definitely don’t want your students to miss out on the featured speakers, who will portray inspiring messages at the general sessions. Everyone who has attended the Power Trip in the past recommend it to their fellow DECA members. With seminars such as “How to successfully run a state officer campaign” to sessions on leadership and team-building; our New York DECA members will definitely leave the conference feeling more confident about their upcoming DECA year. If members from your DECA chapter had a great time at SCC and ICDC in the past, then we assure you that the Ultimate DECA Power Trip will be just as much fun, if not more!
This year, the Executive Council has chosen St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the 2015-2016 State Charity. St. Jude’s is helping the world understand and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. They focus on making big discoveries, which are mainly funded by public donations, to ensure that young children are able to grow up. As founder Danny Thomas said, “No child should die in the dawn of life.” Our goal this year is to raise $5,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Happy Fundraising!
Please send all donations to Treasurer Shaan Legros.
Shaan LegrosC/O Kristen Casto
Orchard Park High School4040 Baker Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Elizabeth Vinton, Vice President
Share Your Story!New York DECA wants to hear from YOUR chapter! Send us your articles and pictures and they will be
published in our next issue of the ECC. Articles can cover fundraising strategies, chapter events, member recruitment strategies, and any other chapter activities. To submit articles and pictures
please contact Elizabeth Vinton. Additionally, please send your chapter president’s email to Elizabeth Vinton ([email protected]) to receive our ECC and additional updates.
from high school. Due to the impact of DECA’s competitive events, it is important to stay up to date on all changes made to the competitive events program. Below is a brief summary of all changes made for this year. A more detailed version can be found on page 54 of DECA’s 2015-2016 Guide at http://www.deca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/HS_Guide_2016.pdf .
Written and Prepared Events
• For all 30-page events, the executive summary may be up to three pages single or double-spaced.
• There will no longer be a presentation time for each component. The total presentation time will be 15 minutes including the time for judges’ questions.
Entrepreneurship Events (formerly Business Management and Entrepreneurship Events)
• Innovation Plan (formerly Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan) and Start-Up Business Plan (formerly Entrepreneurship Participating-Creating an Independent Business) will have new guidelines that follow a portion of the lean start-up model (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8uYdUaFR4).
• Independent Business Plan (formerly Entrepreneurship Written) will require financial projections and will have new guidelines that follow a portion of the lean start-up model.
• Franchise Business Plan (formerly Entrepreneurship Participating-Franchising Business) will have new guidelines that follow the Small Business Administration’s business plan model.
• Business Growth Plan (formerly Entrepreneurship-Growing Your Business) will have new guidelines.
• International Business Plan will have guidelines similar to the Independent Business Plan with a section on the country where the business is to be conducted.
Pilot Event: Accounting Virtual Business Challenge The new Virtual Business Accounting Simulation will allow students to use forensic accounting to identify fraud and errors in a simulated business for the fall qualifying round. Scores will be based on accuracy and rate identification of issues and speed. The winter qualifying round will involve the use of managerial accounting to maximize profits. At ICDC, students will race to identify fraud and accounting errors.
DECA’s competitive events allow members to expand their knowledge of Marketing, Management, Finance, and Hospitality and Tourism. Competitive events directly contribute to every DECA member being college and career ready when they graduate
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Contact Your State Officers
Irene KowalskiPresident
Calhoun [email protected]
Shaan LegrosTreasurer
Orchard Park [email protected]
Important Dates
Riya shahSecretary
WT Clarke [email protected]
Nicole NissanParliamentarian
Roslyn [email protected]
Elizabeth VintonVice President
Brighton [email protected]
Abigail PeraltaHistorian
Freeport [email protected]
October 20th: Registration deadline for The Ultimate DECA Power Trip
November 15th: Deadline for final membership rosters
November 19th: DECA Idea Challenge entries due
November 20th-22nd: Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Austin, TX
January 8th: State Awards and fundraising due State Officer Applications due
March 9th-11th: State Career Conference in Rochester, NY
April 23rd-26th: International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN
