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Who can be members of North Dakota DECA?

North Dakota DECA

• 19 Chapters in North Dakota

• 1,000 + DECA members in North Dakota

• Chapter Officers – elected locally to lead the chapter

• Team Members – dedication to success

Minot Chapter Officers• Chapter President• Senior and Junior Vice President• Social Media Specialist• Senior & Junior Event Coordinator• Secretary• Reporter• 7 Class Representatives

will be elected

Professional Points• Volunteering for projects & activities posted on the

bulletin board (Pancake bkf and Trick or Treat for cans)

• Attending socials & meetings – Sept 19• Participating in Dress Days –

– First on Sept. 10• Fundraising Projects - Pancake bkf. • Community service projects –• Become Involved and earn your

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Chapter Opportunities

• Monthly meetings and socials– To be Determined– Socials will be decided

• One Per Quarter• First is September 19

Statewide Opportunities

Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast• October 26, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.• Fundraiser for student scholarships and local

chapter funding• Start Selling tickets now for “Three Chances to

Win” (Pick up tickets starting Wednesday)– Chapter Goal = 250 tickets

» If we meet this goal, the class with the most tickets sold wins a root beer float social

– One Professional Point per 3 tickets sold (max. of 5pts)– For every ticket you sell, get your name in a drawing to

win a $15.00 Magi Money Market to use in the store or concessions

• $5.00 per ticket

Trick or Treat For Cans• On Halloween• Costume optional• Collect Canned Goods• Given to Local Food Shelters• Last year: Collected enough to

feed 3 families for a week

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Statewide Opportunities• DECA Month - November

• promote DECA in community, get members involved, social activities

• Raking Leaves, Supply Drives, Store Promotions, etc.• Officer team and Class Reps will organize the activities

Pretty for Pink Dress• Looking at January• $10 Consignment fee• Sell you used prom

dress• $10 fee goes to Fight

Cancer

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Business Dress• Men:

• Business suit • Slacks with a collared shirt & tie• Black socks with dark pants• No sports shoes

• Women • Business suit or dress• Slacks or skirt with coordinated

blouse or sweater• Shirts must have sleeves and no

bare mid drift. • Skirts must be at least finger tip

length from top of knee • Not allowed: Denim, athletic shoes,

sweat and T-shirts, shorts, hat or yoga pants.

Membership Benefits• Attend Conferences• Learn About Career Opportunities• Competitive Spirit• Scholarships• Social Activities• Community Service Learning Projects• Leadership Opportunities

2013-2014 DECA Conferences• Fall Leadership Conference - Fargo, October 13 -14• Central Region Leadership Conference – Detroit, MI,

December 6-9 (Officers and possible Class reps)• Area Competition – January Role Play Competition in

Minot, Bis., Fargo, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Valley City

ICDC 2013 FLC 2012

2013-2014 DECA Conferences• State Career Development Conference – for qualified

competitors – Ramkota Bismarck March 9-11• National Career Development Conference – for qualified

competitors – Atlanta Georgia, May 3 - 6

Fall Leadership Conference (FLC)

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• Cost $75.00• Deadline Sept. 20• Oct. 13 & 14• Includes two meals

(dinner & Breakfast)• Color Walk and T-shirt

Central Region (CRLC)

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• Cost & inclusions TBD• Milwaukee, WI• Cost appr. $600• Deadline to note

interest is Sept. 20• December 6 - 9

Keys to Success….• Developing Leadership Skills• Developing Team Work Skills• Preparing and Following a Complete

Program of Work• Implementing community service, career

preparation, and social activities• Chapter Management

State Conference Events & Activities

• Role Play Events (test + role play)• Individual and Team Written Events• Chapter Written Projects• Virtual Business & Stock Market Game• DECA Quiz Bowl• Running for State Office for Next Year