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INTERNATIONALCAREER

DEVELOPMENTCONFERENCE

2017

ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION KITAPRIL 26-29 | ANAHEIM

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONDECA’s International Career Development Conference supports educational initiatives.

• Career Clusters®

• National Curriculum Standards

• 21st Century Skills

• Common Core State Standards

• Project-based Learning

• Personal Financial Literacy

INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCEThe DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the culmination of the DECA year. More than 18,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement.

DECA members demonstrate their college and career ready knowledge and skills by participating in DECA’s industry-validated Competitive Events Program, aligned with Career Clusters, National Curriculum Standards and 21st Century Skills in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship. These members have qualified to attend based on superior performance at the district and association level. More than 1,000 business professionals serve as expert judges to evaluate DECA members’ mastery of these concepts.

In addition, thousands of members participate in DECA’s Emerging Leader Series, which helps them attain 21st Century Skills in the areas of collaboration and teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem solving and creativity. One highlight is the involvement of executive mentors who provide college and career advice.

Thousands of DECA advisors and educators participate in administering DECA’s Competitive Events Program and Emerging Leader Series while also participating in professional learning activities.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2016-2017.

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12,000finalists from 55 chartered

associations vying for international honors in

DECA’s Competitive Events Program.

3,000DECA members engaging in

leadership development activities preparing to be college and career ready.

1,000business people who will

serve as judges for international competition.

100+exhibitors from a wide variety of colleges and

businesses.

2,000DECA advisors helping their students and attending the

Advisor Academy.

ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER800 W Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92802

visitanaheim.org/meetings/acc(714) 765-8888

CONFERENCE FACTS

IN THIS REGISTRATION KITCONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Tentative Agenda

COMPETITIVE EVENTSQualifications

Official Listing

Recognition and Awards

Allocations

Transcripts and Certifications

EMERGING LEADER SERIESOverview

Allocations

SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE ACADEMYCompetition

EXECUTIVE OFFICER CAMPAIGNSVoting Delegates

ADVISOR PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION AND HOUSINGAssociation Information

Management Assistant Assignments

Housing

Additional Information

GUIDELINES AND CONDUCTAttendance Criteria

Presidential Governance Committee

Code of Ethics for Adult Advisors

Discrimination Policy

Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures

Dress Code

Permission Form

DECA ATTRACTION TICKETS

CONFERENCEOVERVIEW

2017

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM REGISTRATIONFor Chartered Association Advisors Hall B Foyer

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM HEADQUARTERS + TOURS BOOTH Hall B Foyer

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM SHOP DECA (including blazer sales) 207

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM DECA 5K RUN/WALK Pre-Registration Hall B Foyer

6:00 PM CHARTERED ASSOCIATION ADVISOR DINNER (by invitation only) 208A

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM HEADQUARTERS + TOURS BOOTH Hall B Foyer

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM SHOP DECA (including blazer sales) 207

7:30 AM DECA 5K RUN/WALK Grand Plaza

9:00 AM OFFICER CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS Hilton Mezzanine 5/6

9:00 AM DECA DAY AT DISNEY

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EXHIBIT + CAMPAIGN BOOTH SET-UP Hall B

5:00 PM PARADE OF CHARTERED ASSOCIATIONS REHEARSAL Hall D

6:00 PM EXECUTIVE MENTOR WELCOME (by invitation only)

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM #DECAICDC NETWORKING SESSION Grand Plaza

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM9:30 PM – 11:00 PM

GRAND OPENING SESSIONFashion Show sponsored by FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Hall D

12:30 AM CURFEWChapters and chartered associations may set earlier curfew times.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

7:00 AM – 4:30 PM HEADQUARTERS + TOURS BOOTH Hall B Foyer


7:30 AM VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE BRIEFING (required) 210

8:00 AM – 11:30 PM SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE ACADEMY | FOOD OPERATIONSSponsored by Otis Spunkmeyer, an ARYZTA Brand Anaheim Marriott

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CAREER EXHIBITS + CAMPAIGN BOOTHS + DECA IMAGES(Advisors only from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Hall B

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM COMPETITIVE EVENT TESTING + BRIEFING

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EMERGING LEADER SERIES Anaheim Marriott

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM ADVISOR ACADEMY (New and Developing Advisors)Sponsored by PepsiCo Chilled DSD 204 B

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM Anaheim Marriott

12:00 PM MDA LUNCHEON Sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association(by invitation only) 208 A

12:30 PM – 4:00 PM SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE ACADEMY | RETAIL OPERATIONSSponsored by Otis Spunkmeyer, an ARYZTA Brand Anaheim Marriott

4:00 PM VOTING DELEGATES’ BRIEFING + CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN SESSION Anaheim Marriott

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM DECA NIGHT AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (Advance ticket purchase required) Last buses depart at 11:00 PM.


THURSDAY, APRIL 27

INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCEANAHEIM | 2017

Check deca.org/icdc for updates. Tentative: 9.30.16

EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM HEADQUARTERS + TOURS Hall B Foyer


7:30 AM JUDGES’ ORIENTATION 210 + 213

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CAREER EXHIBITS + CAMPAIGN BOOTHS + DECA IMAGES Hall B

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM COMPETITIVE EVENT PRELIMINARY COMPETITION Halls A and C

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM JOHNSON & WALES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BREAKFASTSponsored by Johnson & Wales University (by invitation only) 209 B

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EMERGING LEADER SERIES Anaheim Marriott

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ADMINISTRATOR DAY 208

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ADVISOR ACADEMY (New and Developing Advisors)Sponsored by PepsiCo Chilled DSD 204 B

NOON – 1:30 PM CHARTERED ASSOCIATION OFFICER/ADVISOR LUNCHEONSponsored by Piper Jaffray & Co. (by invitation only) 210

12:30 PM JUDGES’ ORIENTATION 213

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION 209 A

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM COMPETITIVE EVENTS UPDATE WORKSHOP (Advisors Only) 210


FRIDAY, APRIL 28

7:30 AM – 10:30 AM JUDGES’ ORIENTATION 210 + 213

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM HEADQUARTERS + TOURS Hall B Foyer

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM SHOP DECA + YARD SALE 207

8:00 AM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SESSION Hall D

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM FINALIST T-SHIRT + RECOGNITION ITEMS Hall C Foyer

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM COMPETITIVE EVENT FINAL COMPETITION Hall C

11:30 AM BUSINESS + ELECTION SESSION 204 B

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM WRITTEN REPORT + CERTIFICATE RETURN (Chartered Association Advisor or Designee Only) 206 B

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM SCHOLARSHIP + NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD RECEPTION Sponsored by National Advisory Board Partners (by invitation only) 208

8:30 PM GRAND AWARDS SESSION Hall D


SATURDAY, APRIL 29

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER ORIENTATION Hilton Mezzanine 6

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

2017

1. All participants must be active members of DECA with the current year’s dues on file with DECA Inc. prior to March 1 of the current school year.

2. All participants and written entries must be approved and authorized for entering competition by their chartered association through official competitive events registration forms.

3. All participants and written entries must meet the specifications set forth for each activity.

4. All participants must have participated in chartered association, district and/or local competition, or qualified through online competition.

5. All entry forms and creative entries must be submitted by the chartered association advisor or designee according to announced deadlines.

6. A participant may enter only one of the competitive events with a participatory component during DECA’s international conference.

7. No additions or substitutions may be registered for competition after the deadline set forth by DECA Inc.

8. A written entry may not be entered in more than one international conference competitive event during a given year.

9. Once a written entry is entered in international conference competition, the identical content material may not be entered again in international conference competition.

10. All participants must attend the briefing sessions scheduled for their competitive event during the international conference.

11. Participants are required to follow the official DECA dress code.

12. All written entries must include a signed copy of DECA’s Written Event Statement of Assurances and Academic Integrity.

13. Participants must bring a photo ID to all event briefings, testing sessions and presentations. If a photo ID is not available, an advisor must verify the participant’s identity.

14. All participants must be housed at the assigned official conference hotel.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMPETITIVE EVENTS

As an integral part of the classroom curriculum, DECA’s industry-validated competitive events are aligned with the National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism. DECA’s flagship evaluation process involves students in both a written component such as an exam or report and an interactive component with an industry professional serving as a judge. DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being college and career ready when they graduate from high school.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTSBusiness Services Operations Research BORBuying and Merchandising Operations Research BMORFinance Operations Research FORHospitality and Tourism Operations Research HTORSports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research SEOR

CHAPTER TEAM EVENTSCommunity Service Project CSPCreative Marketing Project CMPEntrepreneurship Promotion Project EPPFinancial Literacy Promotion Project FLPPLearn and Earn Project LEPPublic Relations Project PRP

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTSInnovation Plan EIPStart–Up Business Plan ESBIndependent Business Plan EIBInternational Business Plan IBPBusiness Growth Plan EBGFranchise Business Plan EFB

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE EVENTSAdvertising Campaign ADCFashion Merchandising Promotion Plan FMPSports and Entertainment Promotion Plan SEPP

PROFESSIONAL SELLING AND CONSULTING EVENTSFinancial Consulting FCEHospitality and Tourism Professional Selling HTPSProfessional Selling PSE

ONLINE EVENTSStock Market Game SMGVirtual Business Challenge Accounting VBCACVirtual Business Challenge Hotel Management VBCHMVirtual Business Challenge Personal Finance VBCPFVirtual Business Challenge Restaurant VBCRSVirtual Business Challenge Retail VBCRTVirtual Business Challenge Sports VBCSP

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTSPrinciples of Business Management and Administration PBMPrinciples of Finance PFNPrinciples of Hospitality and Tourism PHTPrinciples of Marketing PMK

TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENTSBusiness Law and Ethics Team Decision Making BLTDMBuying and Merchandising Team Decision Making BTDMFinancial Services Team Decision Making FTDMHospitality Services Team Decision Making HTDMMarketing Management Team Decision Making MTDMSports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making STDMTravel and Tourism Team Decision Making TTDM

INDIVIDUAL SERIES EVENTSAccounting Applications Series ACTApparel and Accessories Marketing Series AAMAutomotive Services Marketing Series ASMBusiness Finance Series BFSBusiness Services Marketing Series BSMFood Marketing Series FMSHotel and Lodging Management Series HLMHuman Resources Management Series HRMMarketing Communications Series MCSQuick Serve Restaurant Management Series QSRM Restaurant and Food Service Management Series RFSMRetail Merchandising Series RMSSports and Entertainment Marketing Series SEM

PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY EVENTPersonal Financial Literacy PFL

COMPETITIVEEVENTS

Not all chartered associations offer all events. Please check with your chartered association advisor for events offered in your chartered association.

FRANCHISE BUSINESSPLAN EFB

CREATIVE MARKETING PROJECT CMP

APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES MARKETING SERIES AAM

RECOGNITION AND AWARDSDECA’s competitive events provide recognition for competitors in a number of different areas. The following list describes the recognition provided at ICDC:

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT: All competitors will receive a Certificate of Achievement recognizing the achievement necessary to qualify to participate in the International Career Development Conference.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE: Competitors scoring a combined total score of 70% or better on the competitive event components will earn a Certificate of Excellence.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: For each event with an exam, the highest ten individual scores on the exam will receive a silver-ribbon medallion. For each Principles of Business Administration Event, Team Decision Making Event, Individual Series Event, Personal Financial Literacy Event, Marketing Representative Event and Professional Selling and Consulting Event, participants with top scores in each section of the presentation component will each receive a silver-ribbon medallion. In all events, the top two overall scores in each section will be considered finalists and receive blue-ribbon medallions.

GRAND AWARDS: The top ten finalists will be called to the stage and receive red-white-blue ribboned medallions with first, second and third places receiving trophies.

CASH AWARDS: All competitive event first place winners/teams will receive a minimum of $100. Several events provide larger awards based on company sponsorship.

SPONSORED EVENTSDECA gratefully acknowledges the competitive events sponsorship of these generous corporations and organizations.

Unless otherwise noted, each sponsoring organization provides the following awards for international competitors: 1st Place $1,000 2nd Place $500 3rd Place $250 4th–10th Place $100 each

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS SERIES ACT

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESMARKETING SERIES ASM

FASHION MERCHANDISING PROMOTION PLAN FMP

HOTEL AND LODGINGMANAGEMENT SERIES HLM

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SERIES MCS

PERSONAL FINANCIALLITERACY PFL

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PBM

PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITYAND TOURISM PHT

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING PMK

QUICK SERVE RESTAURANTMANAGEMENT SERIES QSRM

RETAIL MERCHANDISINGSERIES RMS

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING TEAM DECISION MAKING STDM

DECA HOTEL CHALLENGE VBCHM

AWARDS 1st Place $6,000 per team 2nd Place $3,000 per team 3rd Place $1,500 per team 4th Place $900 per team

VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES

ACCOUNTING VBCACPERSONAL FINANCE VBCPFRESTAURANTVBCRSRETAIL VBCRTSPORTSVBCSP

AWARDS 1st Place $1,000 per team 2nd Place $500 per team 3rd Place $250 per team

COMPETITIVE EVENTS ALLOCATIONS

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION

2014-2015MEMBERSHIP

2015-2016MEMBERSHIP

Principles of Business Administration 4

Team Decision Making 7

Individual Series 13

Personal Financial Literacy 1

Business Operations Research 5

Chapter Team 6

Entrepreneurship Events 6

Marketing Representative 3

Professional Selling and Consulting 3

Alabama 1,633 1,651 3 2

Alaska 49 24 3 2

Alberta 0 16 3 2

Arizona 8,607 8,092 5 5

Arkansas 2,181 2,296 3 3

British Columbia 6 45 3 2

California 5,167 5,839 4 4

China 119 38 3 2

Colorado 7,829 8,550 6 5

Connecticut 2,539 2,624 3 3

Delaware 643 453 3 2

Florida 8,503 9,628 6 5

Georgia 11,226 12,269 7 7

Germany 747 782 3 2

Guam 168 234 3 2

Hawaii 337 355 3 2

Honduras 0 23 3 2

Idaho 569 667 3 2

Illinois 3,271 3,137 4 3

India 0 2 3 2

Indiana 3,660 3,932 4 3

Iowa 535 646 3 2

Kansas 1,199 1,152 3 2

Kentucky 2,248 2,200 3 3

Korea 4 30 3 2

Louisiana 1,359 1,093 3 2

Maine 91 103 3 2

Manitoba 1 1 3 2

Maryland 543 779 3 2

Massachusetts 5,290 6,034 5 4

Mexico 10 6 3 2

Michigan 8,035 8,505 6 5

Minnesota 3,488 4,068 4 3

Mississippi 1,801 1,790 3 2

Missouri 8,492 8,034 5 5

Montana 585 578 3 2

Nebraska 2,053 2,020 3 3

Nevada 2,140 1,950 3 2

New Hampshire 945 1,001 3 2

New Jersey 8,109 8,701 6 5

New Mexico 3,158 3,002 4 3

New York 6,884 7,030 5 5

North Carolina 7,138 7,724 5 5

North Dakota 935 827 3 2

Ohio 4,759 5,052 4 4

2015-2016MEMBERSHIP






Chapter Team 6




14,000 9 8

13,000 8 7

12,000 7 7

11,000 7 6

10,000 6 6

8,500 6 5

7,000 5 5

6,000 5 4

4,500 4 4

3,000 4 3

2,000 3 3

1,000 3 2

COMPETITIVE EVENTS ALLOCATION FORMULA Adjustments (gains or losses) will not be made until the end of the membership year and will be effective starting with the upcoming membership year. However, for the current year, an association will receive one additional competitive event allocation for every 50-member increase before March 1, 2017. The chartered association may choose which event to use the competitive event allocation, but if multiple allocations are earned, they must be distributed among competitive events.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS ALLOCATIONS

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION

2014-2015MEMBERSHIP

2015-2016MEMBERSHIP






Chapter Team 6




Oklahoma 1,987 2,016 3 3

Ontario 11,010 12,129 7 7

Oregon 1,308 1,193 3 2

Pennsylvania 4,501 4,623 4 4

Puerto Rico 3,696 3,928 4 3

Rhode Island 342 344 3 2

South Carolina 1,905 1,860 3 2

South Dakota 243 180 3 2

Spain 36 20 3 2

Tennessee 5,692 6,499 5 4

Texas 12,698 13,933 8 7

Utah 2,382 2,018 3 3

Vermont 227 181 3 2

Virginia 14,499 14,463 9 8

Washington 11,725 11,160 7 6

West Virginia 976 897 3 2

Wisconsin 11,177 10,790 6 6

Wyoming 385 391 3 2

TOTALS 211,845 219,608 247 200

EVIDENCE OF STUDENT LEARNING

TRANSCRIPTSSupporting college and career readiness, DECA’s competitive events transcripts express each member’s performance rated against National Curriculum Standards identified as essential knowledge and skills and 21st Century Skills. DECA transcripts provide evidence of student learning and achievement through their participation in DECA’s Competitive Events Program at the International Career Development Conference.

DECA transcripts are an exceptional tool to provide feedback for both advisors and members in helping them assess areas for improvement in course instruction and student learning.

The transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates.

Because of the structure of DECA’s competitive events program, all data is normalized to provide this feedback and should be viewed as a snapshot of performance rather than in terms of final competition rankings.

DECA transcripts are yet another tool in demonstrating DECA’s commitment to integrating DECA into classroom instruction, applying learning, connecting to business and promoting competition. DECA members may wish to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs.

Learn more and order transcripts at www.deca.org.

CERTIFICATIONSOver the past few years, more and more graduation requirements have been placed upon students. One of these common requirements is that students must obtain an industry certification or credential in order to graduate, depending on the diploma the student seeks.

Certified Guest Services Professional (CGSP) Certification through a new partnership with the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). DECA members who take the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Exam at ICDC and score at least 70% will be eligible for AHLEI’s Certified Guest Services Professional Certification. AHLEI’s Certified Guest Services Professional Certification will cost DECA members $20 compared to AHLEI’s pricing of $50 for AHLEI members and $70 for non-members. Learn more at https://www.ahlei.org/Certifications/AHLEI-Professional-Certification.

Chapter advisors can order certifications through the marketplace on the online membership system.

Financial Literacy Certification through a new partnership with Working in Support of Education (w!se). w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification Program was developed in 2003 and has expanded nationally and has been widely recognized for its success, including the U.S. Treasury Department’s John Sherman Award for Excellence in Financial Education. DECA members who take the Financial Literacy Exam at ICDC and score at least 70% will be eligible for w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification. w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification will cost DECA members $7 compared to w!se’s pricing of $10-$12. Learn more at http://www.wise-ny.org/programs.htm.

EMERGINGLEADER

SERIES2017

Participation in DECA’s Emerging Leader Series at ICDC is the primary conference activity for members, except for Empower. Empower is limited to chartered association officers, who may also participate in DECA’s Competitive Events Program. Register through your chartered association advisor using the name of the academy.

THE DECA EMERGING LEADER SERIES is designed to empower DECA members to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.

Aligned with 21st Century Skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity, and innovation, DECA’s Emerging Leader Series prepares DECA members to be effective leaders in college and careers. All of these academies are available during the DECA International Career Development Conference, and Elevate and Empower are also available at the DECA Emerging Leader Summit.

IGNITE ELEVATE EMPOWER ASPIRE THRIVE

ULTIMATE MEMBERIgnite your spark for DECA! As an emerging leader, you have great potential to take advantage of all that DECA offers. Now’s your time to gain an edge as you learn how you can take your personal DECA experience to the next level and ignite your passion for DECA.

ULTIMATE CHAPTER LEADERElevate your leadership in DECA by becoming the ultimate DECA chapter leader! Discover your personal leadership style and how you can use that to take your chapter to the next level. Now’s your time to elevate your DECA status from member to chapter leader.

ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION OFFICERAs a DECA association officer, one of your main responsibilities is to empower the members you serve. Learn how to effectively perform your role as an association leader, design an effective strategic plan and employ empowering communications strategies and methods.

ULTIMATE GRADUATEAs you soon graduate, the sky is the limit for your aspirations. Do you know what to expect in college or how to be successful in your career? Learn how to leverage your DECA experience to your advantage in college, interviews and internships. Aspire to get on the fast track to college and career success.

ULTIMATE CHAPTERNow it’s time to thrive with other high performing chapters and continue to develop your toolbox of collaboration, communications, critical thinking and creativity skills.

EMERGING LEADERS SERIES ALLOCATIONS

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP % OF TOTAL IGNITE FORMERLY LDA

ELEVATE FORMERLY CMA

ASPIREFORMERLY SMI

SPECIAL PERMISSION

8+ (__% of 560) 4+ (__% of 250) 3+ (__% of 390) 1% of Total Mem

Alabama 1,651 0.75179% 12 6 6 17

Alaska 24 0.01093% 8 4 3 0

Alberta 16 0.00729% 8 4 3 0

Arizona 8,092 3.68475% 29 13 17 81

Arkansas 2,296 1.04550% 14 7 7 23

British Columbia 45 0.02049% 8 4 3 0

California 5,839 2.65883% 23 11 13 58

China 38 0.01730% 8 4 3 0

Colorado 8,550 3.89330% 30 14 18 86

Connecticut 2,624 1.19486% 15 7 8 26

Delaware 453 0.20628% 9 5 4 5

Florida 9,628 4.38418% 33 15 20 96

Georgia 12,269 5.58677% 39 18 25 123

Germany 782 0.35609% 10 5 4 8

Guam 234 0.10655% 9 4 3 2

Hawaii 355 0.16165% 9 4 4 4

Honduras 23 0.01047% 8 4 3 0

Idaho 667 0.30372% 10 5 4 7

Illinois 3,137 1.42845% 16 8 9 31

India 2 0.00091% 8 4 3 0

Indiana 3,932 1.79046% 18 8 10 39

Iowa 646 0.29416% 10 5 4 6

Kansas 1,152 0.52457% 11 5 5 12

Kentucky 2,200 1.00178% 14 7 7 22

Korea 30 0.01366% 8 4 3 0

Louisiana 1,093 0.49771% 11 5 5 11

Maine 103 0.04690% 8 4 3 1

Manitoba 1 0.00046% 8 4 3 0

Maryland 779 0.35472% 10 5 4 8

Massachusetts 6,034 2.74762% 23 11 14 60

Mexico 6 0.00273% 8 4 3 0

Michigan 8,505 3.87281% 30 14 18 85

Minnesota 4,068 1.85239% 18 9 10 41

Mississippi 1,790 0.81509% 13 6 6 18

Missouri 8,034 3.65834% 28 13 17 80

Montana 578 0.26320% 9 5 4 6

Nebraska 2,020 0.91982% 13 6 7 20

Nevada 1,950 0.88795% 13 6 6 20

New Hampshire 1,001 0.45581% 11 5 5 10

New Jersey 8,701 3.96206% 30 14 18 87

New Mexico 3,002 1.36698% 16 7 8 30

New York 7,030 3.20116% 26 12 15 70

North Carolina 7,724 3.51718% 28 13 17 77

North Dakota 827 0.37658% 10 5 4 8

Ohio 5,052 2.30046% 21 10 12 51

Oklahoma 2,016 0.91800% 13 6 7 20

Ontario 12,129 5.52302% 39 18 25 121

Special Permission allocations include activities that qualify through DECA Inc. related activities but require the permission of the chartered association advisor: Scholarships, School-based Enterprise Academy, Stock Market Games, Thrive Academy, Video Challenge Winners, Virtual Business Challenges. If your total number of qualifiers exceeds your allocation, please contact Christopher Young at [email protected].

EMERGING LEADERS SERIES ALLOCATIONS

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP % OF TOTAL IGNITE FORMERLY LDA

ELEVATE FORMERLY CMA

ASPIREFORMERLY SMI

SPECIAL PERMISSION

8+ (__% of 560) 4+ (__% of 250) 3+ (__% of 390) 1% of Total Mem

Oregon 1,193 0.54324% 11 5 5 12

Pennsylvania 4,623 2.10511% 20 9 11 46

Puerto Rico 3,928 1.78864% 18 8 10 39

Rhode Island 344 0.15664% 9 4 4 3

South Carolina 1,860 0.84696% 13 6 6 19

South Dakota 180 0.08196% 8 4 3 2

Spain 20 0.00911% 8 4 3 0

Tennessee 6,499 2.95936% 25 11 15 65

Texas 13,933 6.34449% 44 20 28 139

Utah 2,018 0.91891% 13 6 7 20

Vermont 181 0.08242% 8 4 3 2

Virginia 14,463 6.58583% 45 20 29 145

Washington 11,160 5.08178% 36 17 23 112

West Virginia 897 0.40846% 10 5 5 9

Wisconsin 10,790 4.91330% 36 16 22 108

Wyoming 391 0.17804% 9 4 4 4

TOTALS 219,608 1.00000 1064 502 579 2196

SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE

ACADEMY2017

SBE ACADEMY + COMPETITIONGold certified and gold re-certified School-based Enterprises (SBE) are eligible to bring one to three student manager(s) to the SBE Academy at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) with approval of their chartered association advisor. During the SBE Academy, students experience professional development sessions, network with other SBEs, and compete in front of judges with a prepared oral presentation based on one of the 10 instructional areas covered in the chapter certification project.

The academy and competition presentation will consist of two tracks: food operations (SBEF) and retail operations (SBER). The presentation must be entered in the category in which the written chapter certification project received certification – food operations or retail operations. Information about the academy and competition presentation topic are available at www.deca.org/sbe.

DECA SBE Programs support 21st Century skills and employablity developmentExperience working within a DECA SBE provides students the opportunity to learn skills that aren’t necessarily learned in the classroom. DECA SBE provides students with the same valuable learning experience of any co-op or part-time job without requiring students to leave school. By working in a real business within the school, students are provided real-world experience vital to developing 21st century skills and preparing for future careers.

Sponsored by

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Collaboration & Teamwork Communication Creativity &

Innovation

SBE ACADEMY

Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various

points of view and lead to better solutions.

Demonstrate ability to work effectively and

respectfully with diverse teams.

Listen effectively to decipher meaning,

including knowledge, values, attitudes and

intentions.

Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to

others effectively.

SBE COMPETITION

Use various types of reasoning (inductive,

deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the

situation.

Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful

in making necessary compromises to

accomplish a common goal.

Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively

using oral, written and nonverbal

communication skills in a variety of forms and

contexts.

Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real-world limits of adopting

new ideas.

EXECUTIVEOFFICER

CAMPAIGNS2017

EXECUTIVE OFFICER CANDIDATES/ELECTIONSEach association is expected to participate in the election of the executive officers for the upcoming year. The estimated number of voting delegates allocated to your association is provided below. Voting delegates should attend both the campaign session and election session. Each association that is not running a candidate may submit a name of a student member to serve on the nominating committee, however, space on this committee is limited. The form will be sent in March.

Executive officer candidates should download and review all materials at www.deca.org. Applications must be received at DECA Inc. on or before March 6, 2017. The DECA chartered association advisor is the only person authorized to initiate executive officer candidate nominations for the high school division.

ASSOCIATION VOTING DELEGATE ASSOCIATION VOTING

DELEGATE ASSOCIATION VOTING DELEGATE

2+(__% of 300) 2+(__% of 300) 2+(__% of 300)

Alabama 4 Kentucky 5 Ohio 9

Alaska 2 Louisiana 3 Oklahoma 5

Arizona 13 Maine 2 Ontario 19

Arkansas 5 Maryland 3 Oregon 4

California 10 Massachusetts 10 Pennsylvania 8

Colorado 14 Michigan 14 Puerto Rico 7

Connecticut 6 Minnesota 8 Rhode Island 2

Delaware 3 Mississippi 4 South Carolina 5

Florida 15 Missouri 13 South Dakota 2

Georgia 19 Montana 3 Tennessee 11

Germany 3 Nebraska 5 Texas 21

Guam 2 Nevada 5 Utah 5

Hawaii 2 New Hampshire 3 Vermont 2

Idaho 3 New Jersey 14 Virginia 21

Illinois 6 New Mexico 6 Washington 17

Indiana 7 New York 12 West Virginia 3

Iowa 3 North Carolina 13 Wisconsin 17

Kansas 4 North Dakota 3 Wyoming 3

VOTING DELEGATESThese are estimated voting delegate allocations based on 2015-2016 membership. According to the High School Division Bylaws, the apportionment will be made based on membership sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. DECA Inc. staff will send the official voting delegate allocation on March 1, 2017.

ADVISORPROGRAMS

2017

ADVISOR ACADEMYDECA’s Advisor Academy is designed to help DECA advisors with fewer than six years of experience understand their various roles and responsibilities, enhance their teaching with DECA, and develop innovative ideas. DECA advisors also learn how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition.

ADMINISTRATOR DAYDECA Administrator Day is designed to showcase DECA as a vital part of the educational system, particularly to those who do not currently have DECA chapters. Attendees are given an update on DECA’s connection to education initiatives, including the National Curriculum Standards, the Common Core Standards and 21st Century Skills. Participants also engage in a behind-the-scenes tour of the International Career Development Conference.

ACADEMY TOPICSDECA CONNECTSThe DECA experience starts in the classroom where students learn business concepts in preparation for college and careers. A powerful instructional component, learn how DECA brings the classroom to life by empowering the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant.

DECA’S COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAMSLearn how to use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program as application or extended learning activities and develop student members who

are rigorously engaged in relevant exercises that develop the problem-solving and comprehension skills essential for college and careers.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS 101Begin to understand how to use DECA’s industry-validated competitive events as an integral part of the classroom curriculum.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS: BEYOND THE STAGEPeek beyond the stage to discover unique ways to foster classroom learning with DECA competitive events and what students gain from engagement in the program. Learn how the competitive events are

aligned with the National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.

CHAPTER STRATEGYLearn the core elements of a successful DECA chapter strategy, including mission-based officer positions, DECA goals, chapter program of leadership and leadership tools.

CHAPTER COMMUNICATION STRATEGYContent is king. Learn how to put together a comprehensive chapter communications strategy that speaks to both your

internal and external audiences. Discuss effective ways to communicate with your chapter members, within your school and to your community using traditional and emerging techniques.

GAINING SUPPORTSavvy DECA advisors understand that having the support of people outside their program in the school and in the local community can make their jobs easier and take their program to a higher level. Learn how to cultivate support within your school as well as beyond the school while you build your program.

REGISTRATION+ HOUSING

2017

EARLY-BIRD FEE FOR REGISTRATION RECEIVED BY MARCH 24, 2017 (MUST BE PAID BY APRIL 15)

$90 per attendee (Student, Advisor/Chaperone)

PAID AFTER APRIL 15 AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE

$95 per attendee(Student, Advisor/Chaperone)

SPOUSE REGISTRATION FEE

$0 per attendee

REGISTRATION FEE

Some associations may charge a different registration amount to cover their administrative costs or additional services.Each chartered association DECA advisor is required to register all student delegates and adult advisors/chaperones in the delegation using the online registration system within the online membership system. Some associations may elect to use DLG’s comprehensive conference registration system (at the association’s expense), which will provide the necessary report.

The following is an overview of the online registration procedures. Specific instructions follow for each of these steps.

1. Chapter advisors will use the online membership system to populate a registration form and separate housing form (optional). The system will save their entries so they can come back and finish later.

2. Once all your chapter advisors have completed the online registration, login to the online membership system and export your registration for ICDC in excel .csv format. You can also download the housing form to assist in preparing your housing in the form provided by your assigned hotel.

3. Verify your attendance, event assignments, teams and allocations.

4. E-mail the file to Michael Mount ([email protected]) and Christopher Young ([email protected]) as your ICDC registration by March 24, 2017.

PROCEDURE

5. Your registration will be processed and you will receive a PDF of your ICDC attendee roster and an invoice. The PDF will be e-mailed to share with your chapters for verification.

6. Any questions in the attendee roster will be noted in parenthesis for you to verify. Pay special attention to your teams to make sure the correct participants are teamed together correctly.

7. Once all questions are resolved, we will send an updated file.

Please submit all related paperwork to DECA Inc. in hardcopy form as well.

Please direct your questions regarding the online registration system for ICDC to Michael Mount ([email protected] or 703.860.5000 x 235).

All delegates, advisors and chaperones attending the conference are required to register for the conference. Conference registration must be received at DECA by March 24, 2017.

It is the chartered association advisor’s responsibility to verify that ALL delegates meet ALL eligibility requirements, including membership. Chartered association advisors must sign each registration form.

CHANGES AND SUBSTITUTIONS:All changes to the original registration MUST be emailed to DECA Inc., Attn: Michael Mount or [email protected]. No additions/substitutions for competitors will be accepted after Friday, April 21, 2017.

PAYMENT

One check or money order for the total number of persons registering payable to DECA Inc. is to be received at DECA by April 15, with all completed forms if the chartered association advisor is taking advantage of the early-bird reduced registration fee of $90. If conference registration is not paid in full for the entire delegation by April 15, the students, advisors and chaperones with a balance due will be charged $95. Any balance in registration fees and on-site registration ($95) must be paid at the time of on-site conference registration. The total amount should be paid with one check payable to DECA Inc.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Chartered association advisors will register their delegations with DECA Inc. during the following hours:

Anaheim Convention CenterApril 25 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bring duplicate copies of all registration forms and verification of payment. Verification of registration information will be made at this time.

Name badges are registered attendees’ tickets to all meetings, general sessions, transportation and special activities. This policy is for students and advisors. They must be worn at all times during the conference. Lost badges may be replaced at conference headquarters by the advisor. Replacement name badges will cost $1. Proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: If you choose to use a form of payment other than check, money order or cash (i.e., credit card: MasterCard, VISA or American Express.), there will be a convenience fee of 2.75% on all charged amounts. Any billing that has to be done following the conference will be done at the on-site fee as well.

REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be granted for adjustment of a chartered association’s registration after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Refunds will not be paid during on-site registration; however, conference officials will verify the amount of the refund. Refund checks will be sent within one month after the close of the conference.

Registration for DECA’s International Career Development Conference is submitted to DECA Inc. by the chartered association advisor who receives and verifies the information from chapter advisors.

ASSOCIATION INFORMATION

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION INFORMATION FORM

Please complete the online chartered association information form to provide your association’s point of contact, reports and RSVPs by March 30, 2017.

INSURANCECOVERAGE

One Beacon Insurance Company will provide special insurance for each chartered association’s delegates and advisors registered for the International Career Development Conference. The delegates must be listed on the registration form. The policy has the following broad features:

$25,000 principal sum for accidental death or dismemberment

$2,500 maximum medical/dental expense benefit per accident

Each person will be covered by this policy up to three days before the conference (or whenever you leave home to travel to the conference, whichever is shorter), during the conference, and up to three days following the conference (or until you arrive home, whichever is shorter). Coverage is subject to the full terms and conditions in the master policy.

For additional information please contact DECA at (703) 860-5000.

ADDITIONAL ACRONYMS

Acronyms now automatically appear in the online registration system. In addition to competitive events and leadership academies, the following acronyms should be used for these special programs.

DELDelegate, Special Permission, Voting Delegate, Candidate, Campaign Team

ADACAdvisor Academy

SCOScholarship

The bulk registration materials (name badges, ribbons, pins, programs, participant gifts, name badge holders, etc.) will be delivered to your hotel. These materials will be available by late-afternoon on Monday, April 24, 2017. It will be your responsibility, however, to get the materials from the hotel storage/loading dock to a designated room, which you have arranged.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

COMPETITIVE EVENT + ACADEMY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS

The chartered associations indicated below are requested to provide a series and assistant series director to manage the competitive event(s)/leadership academy during the International Career Development Conference. The right hand column indicates the total number of adult assistants requested from each association. Consideration is given to the chartered association membership and to the number of attendees and advisors/chaperones that were at the 2016 ICDC in Nashville. Every association is required to provide the number of adult assistants indicated in order to allow the students from your association to compete. If this is going to be a problem, please notify Shirlee Kyle ASAP so other arrangements might be made.

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION EVENTS NO. OF

ASSISTANTS

Alabama MTDM 20

Alaska 2

Arizona* FMP, Elevate 60

Arkansas* AAM 20

California* HLM 40

Colorado* HTOR, PHT 60

Connecticut* PFN 30

Delaware 14

Florida* HTDM, STDM 60

Georgia* BOR, ESB 85

Guam 2

Hawaii 2

Idaho 16

Illinois* PMK, Ignite 45

Indiana* ACT 36

Iowa 18

Kansas* PBM 30

Kentucky* BFS 25

Louisiana 8

Maine 3

Maryland 9

Massachusetts* SEPP 52

Michigan* BTDM, LEP 94

Minnesota* RFSM 40

Mississippi* PFL 28

Missouri* EPP 90

Montana 9

Nebraska* PSE 32

Nevada* FMS 22

New Hampshire* Empower 14

New Jersey* BLTDM, PRP 74

New Mexico* SMG 27

New York* MCS, QSRM 50

North Carolina* CSP, CMP 64

North Dakota* Aspire 18

Ohio* FLPP, TTDM 63

Oklahoma* BSM 24

Ontario* EFB 52

Oregon* HRM 22

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION EVENTS NO. OF

ASSISTANTS

Pennsylvania* FTDM 45

Puerto Rico 2

Rhode Island 8

South Carolina* RMS 35

South Dakota 3

Tennessee* EBG, SEM 65

Texas* SEOR, HTPS, FCE 120

Utah* EIP 30

Vermont 4

Virginia* FOR, BMOR, SBER 107

Washington* EIB, IBP, SBEF 105

West Virginia 18

Wisconsin* ADC, ASM 75

Wyoming* Thrive 13

* Association responsible for series director and assistant series director

These two individuals MUST be at the briefing on Wednesday. If there are multiple assistant series directors, all MUST be at the briefing on Wednesday.

These two individuals MUST be at the event at the beginning of each day.

One of these individuals MUST be at the event at all times.

* Meetings will be held Wednesday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m.

Series events in 211

Team Decision Making events in 212 A

Principles and Personal Financial Literacy events in 212 B

Operations Research, Chapter Team, Entrepreneurship Events and Stock Market Game in 205

Marketing Representative and Professional Selling and Consulting Events in 206 A

School-based Enterprises

Emerging Leader Series

Housing reservations for DECA’s International Career Development Conference are submitted to the assigned hotel by the chartered association advisor who receives and verifies the information from chapter advisors.All attendees must stay in the official DECA property assigned to the chartered association delegation in order to participate in DECA’s International Career Development Conference.

Each chartered association DECA advisor will receive from DECA Inc. the assigned hotel for the delegation and is asked to register all student delegates, adult advisors/chaperones and spouses by completing the housing form provided by the hotel. When complete, email a copy to the assigned hotel, Shirlee Kyle at [email protected] and Christopher Young at [email protected]. Housing forms are due to the hotels no later than March 24.

Due to the limited number of multiple housing rooms in the hotels, two-bedded rooms will be used first as a quad for students, then as a twin for adults. Two adults may be assigned to a one-bedded room. A rollaway may be available depending upon the property.

The hotels have been advised to make no charges without a credit card on the room. Because of the large number of students involved, chartered associations are responsible for all charges incurred by their chartered association delegation.

According to the Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures, any damage to any property or furnishing in the hotel rooms or building must be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible. Chartered associations will be responsible for delegates’ conduct.

HOTEL ASSIGNMENTSASSOCIATION HOTEL ASSOCIATION HOTEL ASSOCIATION HOTEL

Alabama Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Kentucky Hilton Anaheim Ohio Hilton Anaheim

Alaska Disneyland Hotel Louisiana Anaheim Marriott Oklahoma Spring Hill Suites

Arizona Paradise Pier Maine Paradise Pier Ontario Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove

Arkansas Hampton Inn & Suites Maryland Spring Hill Suites Oregon Hyatt Place Double Tree Suites

California Disneyland Hotel Massachusetts Disneyland Hotel Pennsylvania Portofino Inn & Suites

Colorado Hilton Anaheim Michigan Embassy Suites Puerto Rico Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Connecticut Disneyland Hotel Minnesota Anaheim Marriott Suites Rhode Island Paradise Pier

Delaware Anaheim Marriott Suites Mississippi Residence Inn South Carolina Anaheim Marriott

Florida Hilton Anaheim Missouri Clarion Hotel South Dakota Hampton Inn & Suites

Georgia Hilton Anaheim Montana Residence Inn Tennessee Red Lion Hotel

Guam Hilton Garden Inn Nebraska Anaheim Marriott Texas Anaheim Marriott

Hawaii Hilton Anaheim Nevada Disneyland Hotel Utah Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Idaho Hilton Garden Inn New Hampshire Paradise Pier Vermont Residence Inn

Illinois Homewood Suites New Jersey Sheraton Park Hotel Virginia Hilton Anaheim

Indiana Anaheim Marriott New Mexico Hyatt Place Washington Hyatt Regency

Iowa Hyatt Regency New York Double Tree Suites West Virginia Paradise Pier

Kansas Anaheim Courtyard North Carolina Anaheim Marriott Wisconsin Hyatt House

North Dakota Residence Inn Wyoming Homewood Suites

HOUSING

ANAHEIM HOTELS CONTACT INFORMATION ROOM BLOCK ROOM RATE

ANAHEIM COURTYARD2045 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.740.2645

Connie EsquivelDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

100 $185 Single, Double, Triple,

Quad

ANAHEIM MARRIOTT700 West Convention WayAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.8000

Jim NeilsonSenior Event Manager■ [email protected]

1,000

$185 Single

$190 Double

$195 Triple

$200 Quad

CLARION HOTEL616 W. Convention WayAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.3131

Cathy DuttonDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

170$150

Single, Double, Triple, Quad

$180Studio Suites (Max 5)

DESERT PALMS HOTEL & SUITES631 W. Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92802714.535.1133

Marie EnriquezRegional Director■ [email protected]

150

$179Single, Double, Triple,

Quad

$199Studio Suites (Max 5)

$209Suite w Bunk Beds

(Max 5)

DISNEYLAND HOTEL1150 West Magic DriveAnaheim, CA 92802714.778.6600

Richard DuvalSenior Services Manager■ [email protected]

600 $199Single, Double,

Triple, Quad

DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES2085 S. Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.3000

Deborah FisherConvention Services Manager■ [email protected]

215

$179 Single, Double

$189Triple, Quad

$234 Suite (Max 5)

HILTON ANAHEIM777 Convention WayAnaheim, CA 92802714.740.4321

Tina del RosarioSenior Event Manager■ [email protected]

1,400

$158 Single

$163 Double

$168 Triple

$188 Quad

HOMEWOOD SUITES2010 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.2010

Darin MartinDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

180

$189 Single

$209 Double

$199Triple

$219 Quad

HYATT HOUSE1800 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.971.1800

Debbie PluegerDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

200$199

Single, Double Standard Rooms

$219Triple, Quad

Studio

HYATT PLACE2035 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.4000

John RozattiDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

140

$179 Single, Double

$189Triple

$199 Quad

Hotel rates do not include sales tax.

HOTELS

Hotel rates do not include sales tax.

ANAHEIM HOTELS CONTACT INFORMATION ROOM BLOCK ROOM RATE

PARADISE PIER1717 South Disney DriveAnaheim, CA 92802714.778.6600

Richard DuvalSenior Services Manager■ [email protected]


Triple, Quad

PORTOFINO1831 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.782.7600

Heather RyanArea Account Manager■ [email protected]

175$165

1-4 People

$165Max 5

RED LION HOTEL1850 S. Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.2801

Yani LopezSales Manager■ [email protected]

200$179

Single, Double

$189Triple, Quad

RESIDENCE INN640 West Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92802714.782.7500


200

$209Single, Double

$219Triple, Quad

$229Queen Suite (Max 5)

SHERATON PARK HOTEL1855 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802714.750.1811

Katie WrightDirector of Sales & Marketing■ [email protected]


Triple, Quad

SPRINGHILL SUITES1801 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802


125

$189Single, Double

King Suite

$199Triple, Quad

King Suite

$209Single, Double

Queen Suite

$229Triple, QuadQueen Suite

$229Kid Suite (Max 5)

GARDEN GROVE HOTELS CONTACT INFORMATION ROOM BLOCK ROOM RATE

ANAHEIM MARRIOTT SUITES12015 Harbor BoulevardGarden Grove, CA 92840714.750.1000

Laura CastroDirector, Sales & Marketing■ [email protected]


Triple, Quad (Max 5)

EMBASSY SUITES11767 Harbor BoulevardGarden Grove, CA 92840714.539.3300

Erica PerezExecutive Meeting Manager■ [email protected]

310$212Up to 4

$222Up to 5

HAMPTON INN & SUITES11747 Harbor BoulevardGarden Grove, CA 92840714.703.8800

Nicole ReidDirector of Sales■ [email protected]

100

$149Single, Double

$159Triple, Quad

$189Suite (Max 5)

HILTON GARDEN INN11777 Harbor Blvd.Garden Grove, CA 92840714.703.9100

Judee FowlerDirector of Sales■ [email protected]


Triple, Quad

HYATT REGENCY11999 Harbor BoulevardGarden Grove, CA 92840714.750.1234

Sheng VangEvent Planning Manager■ [email protected]

425$185

Single, Double

$195Triple, Quad

WYNDHAM ANAHEIM GARDEN GROVE12021 Harbor BoulevardGarden Grove, CA 92840714.867.5555

Jeremy YujuicoDirector of Group Sales■ [email protected]


Triple, Quad

HOTELS

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference each year. Many corporations provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based. Scholarships will be awarded during the closing general session. Company representative and student pictures will be taken immediately following the on-stage presentation.

The Professional Development scholarship program is for DECA advisors wishing to further their education within their field. Some scholarships can be used to reimburse fees of attendance at an annual conference that provides continuing education credits in their field such as DECA AMPED, Conclave or ACTE. Corporate advisor application postmark deadline is March 6, 2017. These applications can be found at www.deca.org/advisors.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Transportation to the Anaheim Convention Center will be provided throughout the conference for those outlying hotel guests at Disneyland Hotel and Garden Grove hotels. Transportation information can be found online at www.deca.org/icdc.

CONFERENCE TRANSPORTATION

We want to make every opportunity available for our special needs members to participate in the ICDC. An online form is at https://deca.formstack.com/forms/services_for_special_need_students to identify students that need special services. We will work with the school and/or chartered association to provide the appropriate services. It is critical that we receive the form by the March 24 due date in order to arrange the appropriate services.

STUDENTS WITHSPECIAL NEEDS

One of the highlights of the Grand Opening Session will be the Parade of Flags. Each chartered association advisor will be requested to select ONE participant to represent your chartered association during the Parade of Chartered Association Flags. The representative will be required to wear the official DECA blazer with business attire to the opening general session and to be present during the rehearsal. Any chartered association not represented during rehearsal will not be permitted to have their flag posted during any of the conference sessions.

PARADE OF FLAGS

Chartered associations are encouraged to hold meetings to brief all delegates on conference activities, rules/regulations, changes in program, etc. Chartered association advisors must make arrangements for meeting locations since hotel facilities are not adequate to schedule multiple chartered association meetings at one time. Chartered association advisors must request meeting facilities by contacting the hotel staff at the assigned hotel. Meeting facilities will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Delegations that are unable to meet at the assigned hotel may contact Shirlee Kyle at [email protected] to request meeting space at the convention center.

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE August 16-18, 2017 AtlantaAugust 8-10, 2018 OrlandoAugust 14-16, 2019 NashvilleAugust 12-14, 2020 AnaheimAugust 11-13, 2021 AtlantaAugust 10-12, 2022 Orlando

INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCESApril 21–24, 2018 AtlantaApril 27–30, 2019 OrlandoApril 29–May 2, 2020 NashvilleApril 24-27, 2021 AnaheimApril 23-26, 2022 AtlantaApril 22-25, 2023 Orlando

FUTURE DATES

As the premier conference community service activity, DECA will be hosting the annual DECA 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday, April 26. For more information and to register, visit www.decaregistration.com/5krun. Proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and DECA’s Scholarship Fund.

CONFERENCE COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hosted by the DECA Inc. Board of Directors, this annual invitation only event held during DECA’s International Career Development Conference recognizes invited chartered associations and DECA chapter advisors for their outstanding leadership and extraordinary work.

LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION

The DECA Professional Division Awards recognize individuals for outstanding and significant contributions toward the development and progress of DECA Inc. on the local to international level. The Honorary Life Membership Award, Chairman’s Award, Outstanding Service Award and Association Administrator of the Year Award are presented at ICDC.

DECA PROFESSIONAL DIVISION AWARDS

GUIDELINES+ CONDUCT

2017

ATTENDANCE CRITERIAThe DECA Inc. Board of Directors has specified that there must be a minimum of one adult advisor for every eight high school division student delegates. An adult advisor may be any adult named by the chartered association DECA advisor to serve the chartered association in this capacity. He/she must register for the conference, pay the registration fee and be in attendance for the entire period of the conference. There are no restrictions on the number of adult advisors who may attend. In reference to the required minimum, all coordinators, parents, supervisors and teacher educators are eligible.

To be eligible to attend the International Career Development Conference, each high school division member must meet these basic criteria:

• Be an active member of a division of DECA. Membership must be recorded on an official DECA membership roster and be on file with DECA Inc.

• Have the approval of the chartered association DECA advisor.

• Have the approval of the chapter DECA advisor.

• Have the approval of the school administration.

• Have the approval of parent or guardian unless 21 years or older.

Any professional, alumni or collegiate division member meeting the above criteria is eligible to attend the International Career Development Conference.

In addition to the above criteria, high school division members must meet one (1) of the following criteria:

• Be a chartered association participant in one of the international competitive activities. Dues must be paid by March 1.

• Be a DECA Inc. scholarship award recipient.

• Be a chartered association, area or regional officer.

• Be a voting delegate representing his/her chartered association for his/her division.

• Be a delegate to one of the following:ASPIREELEVATEEMPOWERIGNITESchool-based Enterprise Academy (SBE)THRIVE

• Be a chartered association delegate by receiving special permission from his/her chartered association DECA advisor (limited to 1% of the chartered association’s DECA Inc. membership in the high school division).

Allocation for competitors, voting delegates and chartered association representatives are based on each chartered association’s membership in the high school division on June 30 of the previous calendar year. Please refer to the allocation schedules included for details.

PRESIDENTIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEEA Governance Committee will be appointed for the High School Division. The purpose of the committee will be to act upon all violations of the Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures within the division. The conduct guidelines were approved by the Board of Directors for DECA Inc. and apply to adult advisors as well as student delegates.

A copy of the Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures and ICDC Dress Code may be found in this section. The dress code applies to all participants while in the convention center and convention facilities. The Board of Directors of DECA Inc. requires every student delegate to read and complete these forms as partial completion of ICDC attendance requirements. Please make sufficient copies for your delegates to sign and return to you prior to the International Career Development Conference. Chartered association advisors may wish to bring these forms with them to the conference for possible reference. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL TO DECA INC.

The chartered association advisor will be notified (in writing) of all violations. Notices may require the committee to assemble and take such action as is outlined in the Conference Conduct Practices and Procedures.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR ADULT ADVISORSDECA offers training to those students who have a career objective in the field of marketing, finance, hospitality, management or entrepreneurship. Individual conduct and appearance is a phase of this training. This phase of the education program becomes apparent at DECA’s International Career Development Conference.

Since a good example is one method of teaching, and students participating in the conference are impressionable, a Code of Ethics is set for adult advisors.

It becomes the responsibility of each and every participant to see that proper conduct is adhered to at all times. Violations of these practices and procedures will be referred to the president of the Board of Directors for DECA Inc.

• Advisors shall conduct daily meetings with participants for progress reports, time schedules and other activities.

• Advisors shall keep an agenda for each student so that they may be reached at any time during the conference.

• Each chartered association shall arrange to have one advisor on call at all times.

• Each advisor shall be responsible for seeing that participants adhere to all conduct practices and procedures.

• The rules as stated in the Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures and the Dress Code are called to your attention for review and should govern the behavior of advisors as well as students.

DISCRIMINATION POLICYDECA Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and respectful environment for all of our emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Our philosophy is to ensure all members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, are treated equally and respectfully. Any behavior in the form of discrimination, harassment or bullying will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of all members to uphold and contribute to this climate.

DELEGATE CONDUCT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURESThe Board of Directors for DECA Inc. requires each delegate attending the International Career Development Conference to read and complete the Attendance Permission Form and return to the chartered association DECA advisor as partial completion of attendance requirements.

• The term “delegate” shall mean any DECA member, including advisors, attending conferences (high school, collegiate, alumni, professional).

• There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damage to any property or furnishing in the hotel rooms or building must be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible.

• Delegates must wear identification badges and wristbands at all times.

• Delegates shall refrain from using inappropriate or profane language at all times.

• Delegates shall refrain from written, verbal, physical or electronic activities that may lead to harassment, hazing, bullying or damaging property.

• The use of any harassment against anyone on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.

• Delegates shall respect the rights and safety of other hotel guests.

• Delegates shall not possess alcoholic beverages, narcotics or weapons in any form at any time under any circumstances.

• Delegates shall refrain from gambling—playing cards, dice or games of chance for money or other things of value.

• Use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes by delegates is prohibited at all DECA functions.

• Delegates must adhere to the dress code at all times.

• Delegates must not dress or behave in a manner than can be interpreted as sexually explicit.

• Students shall keep their adult advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times.

• No delegate shall leave the hotel (except for authorized events) unless permission has been received from chapter and chartered association advisors.

• Delegates should be prompt and prepared for all activities.

• Delegates should be financially prepared for all activities.

• Delegates are required to attend all sessions and activities assigned including workshops, competitive events, committee meetings, etc., for which they are registered unless engaged in some specific assignment scheduled at the same time.

• Delegates will spend nights at their assigned hotel and in their assigned room. No guests allowed during curfew hours. Delegates will be quiet at curfew.

• Curfew will be enforced. Curfew means the delegate will be in his/her assigned room.

• Chartered associations will be responsible for delegates’ conduct.

• Delegates ignoring or violating any of the above rules will subject their entire delegation to being unseated and their candidates or competitive events participants to being disqualified. Individual delegates may be sent home immediately at their own expense.

• Tasteful casual wear will be accepted during specific social functions as designated during orientation.

Professional appearance is an important aspect of the overall preparation of DECA members for the business world. To that end, DECA supports a dress code for its career-based functions that exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism while being non-discriminatory between males and females. DECA’s board of directors has developed the following official dress standards for the International Career Development Conference. Students, advisors and chaperones must follow the dress code.Competitors must wear an official DECA blazer during interaction with the judges. While official DECA blazers are not required during briefing and testing, professional business dress is required. Professional dress should also be worn to all conference sessions including workshops and special meal functions such as luncheons. For a more polished, professional appearance, it is recommended that attendees wear appropriate hosiery/socks.

When judging adherence to the dress code, DECA asks that advisors, teachers and chaperones use observation as the tool for assessing compliance. DECA does not support or condone the touching of students or their clothing as a means of determining whether or not a student is following the dress code guidelines.

Any medical exceptions to this code must be documented in the conference headquarters prior to the beginning of the conference. This is the responsibility of the local advisor.

AN OFFICIAL DECA BLAZER IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION/AN AWARD ON STAGE.

WHEN APPEARING BEFORE JUDGESFEMALES

Official DECA blazer with dress skirt or dress slacks and a dress blouse

or official blazer with a dress; dress shoes

MALES Official DECA blazer with dress slacks,

collared dress shirt and necktie; dress shoes and dress socks

DECA GENERAL SESSIONS AND MEAL FUNCTIONS

FEMALES Business suit or blazer with dress blouse and dress skirt

or dress slacks or business dress; dress shoes

MALES Business suit or sport coat with dress slacks, collared dress shirt and necktie; dress shoes and dress socks

EVENT BRIEFING, MANUAL REGISTRATION + TESTING, LEADERSHIP

ACADEMIES + INSTITUTESFEMALES

Dress blouse or dress sweater with dress skirt or dress slacks (blazer optional) or business dress; dress shoes

MALES Collared dress shirt and necktie with dress slacks

(blazer optional); dress shoes and dress socks

DECA BUSINESS CASUALCasual slacks (e.g., Dockers), blouse or shirt,

socks and casual shoes.

Jeans, t-shirts and athletic shoes are not included in business casual attire.

UNACCEPTABLE DURING DECA ACTIVITIES

Skin-tight or revealing clothing

Midriff-baring clothing

Swimwear

Leggings or graphic designed hosiery/tights

Athletic clothing

Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene or promotes illegal substances

ICDC DRESS CODE

ATTENDANCE PERMISSION FORMATTENDANCEThis is to certify that has my permission to attend the above named DECA activity. I also do hereby on behalf of him/her absolve and release the school officials, the DECA chapter advisors and the assigned chartered association DECA staff from any claims for personal injuries or illness which might be sustained while he/she is en route to and from or during the DECA sponsored activity.

EMERGENCYAny medical exceptions to this code must be documented in the conference headquarters prior to the beginning of the conference. This is the responsibility of the local advisor.

I authorize the advisor to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur the expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide for the payment of these costs:

We have read and agree to abide by the delegate conduct practices and procedures and dress code. We also agree that the school officials, the DECA chapter advisors, the chartered association DECA staff, or the Conference Conduct Committee members have the right to send the student home from the activity at our expense, provided that he/she has violated the delegate conduct practices and procedures and/or his/her conduct has become a detriment.

Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature Phone

Chapter Advisor Signature

School Official Signature

Insurance Company Name Policy Number

WALK-IN CLINICS Golden West Medical915 East Katella Avenue, #100Anaheim, CA 92802(714)-634-4884

Kaiser Permanente Urgent Care12100 Euclid StreetGarden Grove, CA 92840(888)-988-2800

DRUG STORES CVS1803 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802

Walgreens1802 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92802

HOSPITALS Western Medical Center1025 South Anaheim BoulevardAnaheim, CA 92805(714) 533-6220

University of California Irvine Medical Center101 The City Drive SouthOrange, CA 92868(714)-456-7890

St. Joseph Hospital1100 West Stewart Drive Orange, CA 92868714-633-9111

Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center3440 E. La Palma AvenueAnaheim, CA 92806714-644-2000

PERMISSION FORM/ICDC DRESS CODEHIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

I certify that a permission form that includes an explanation of the ICDC dress code has been completed for each student attending the International Career Development Conference.

Chartered Association DECA Advisor State/Province

This form should be turned in at conference registration on April 25.

DELEGATE INFRACTION NOTICETO: Name of Chartered Association Advisor or State Supervisor State/Province

It has been reported that of your state/province delegation violated the following delegate conduct practice and/or procedure:

_____ Dress code _____ No identification badge

_____ Defaced public property _____ In unauthorized place

_____ Possession of alcoholic beverages/ _____ Curfew regulations narcotics_____ Use of alcoholic beverages/narcotics _____ Unauthorized date

_____ Smoking in DECA blazer while _____ Unauthorized transportation officially representing state/province association of DECA _____ Other (please specify)

on at date time

For the benefit of the thousands of DECA members who will be privileged to attend the International Career Development Conference in future years, it is necessary for all current ICDC delegates to abide by established conference rules. The exemplary image of DECA must be upheld.

A word of caution to those who care should be sufficient.

Major infraction reports require appropriate action by the Conference Conduct Committee.

Please bring this notice to the immediate attention of all parties involved.

Date Chairman Presidential Governance Committee

ATTRACTIONTICKETS

2017

DECA 5K RUN/WALKAPRIL 26 | 7:30 AM

DECA’s conference community service event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association

and DECA's scholarship fund. For details including cost and to register,

visit the site below.

■ DECAREGISTRATION.COM/5KRUN

DISNEYLAND® PARK

Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet

fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day!

Disneyland Park is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of fans have made their Disney dreams come true. Opened in 1955, Walt Disney’s original theme park is divided into eight extravagantly themed lands—Main Street,

U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Frontierland, Critter Country, New

Orleans Square and Adventureland.

DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE® PARK

Explore seven exciting lands that bring to life Disney and Pixar stories and characters through amazing attractions, entertainment and dining!

The two most recent additions—Buena Vista Street and the awe-inspiring Cars Land—join

the themed lands of Grizzly Peak, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf, “a bug’s land” and Hollywood

Land. With so much to do day and night, Disney California Adventure Park has something for

every DECA member.

Ticket pick up hours and locations are on the ICDC agenda and will be included in your confirmation e-mail. DECA Inc. does not recognize or accept any responsibility for tours arranged through travel agents or individuals. DECA’s official tours are promoted and sold only through DECA Inc. All tours are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Pre-orders must be paid in full when

tickets are picked up or a credit card or cash payment will be necessary.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD®

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find action-packed entertainment all in one

place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best

shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique

experience that’s fun for all DECA members.

DECA will again offer excellent entertainment opportunities for members during their free time! Be looking for specific ticket offers with negotiated rates to help our members take advantage of great savings in the parks below.

ORDER AT WWW.DECA.ORG/ICDC

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