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2008 "Marketing Nights" Presented by ProHealth Care Medical Associates
In 2007 raised $5,000 for local family and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin at Boys Basketball Game and at "DECA's Dance Party"
NEW! This Year We Are Having TWO "Marketing Nights" This Year Proceeds Go Towards MDA and Sending Children To MDA Summer Camp
Friday December 5, 2008 - Arrowhead Girls Varisty Basketball Game VS Cathlolic Memorial
Tuesday December 9, 2008 - Arrowhead Boys Basketball Game VS Mukwonago
Klements Sausage Races at Halftime Including Mr. Pig from Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly, Scoopy from Culvers, 1st Financial's Monkey Mascot Plus Arrowhead's "Wally The Warhawk"
Free T-Shirts At Door - Free Jack Safro Scion Lanyards - Meet DECA's "Nerd Crew" Giving Away Nestle Nerd Products - Applebee's "Best Seat In The House" Promoton (free dinner and best seat to watch the games) - See The New 2009 Scion Car Outside Designed By An Arrowhead DECA Student - Raffle Over $2,000 in prizes - DECA's Very Own DJ Music
Stay Tuned - More Information To Follow
WHAT IS DECA?
DECA is a student organization of marketing and entrepreneurship students. It is a basic component of a Marketing Education program, which supports and enhances, related school based and work based learning
DECA provides students with skills and knowledge to succeed in the new global economy.
DECA is a local, state and national organization of goal-oriented youth with career interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
DECA'S MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self esteem, experience leadership and practice community involvement. DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing and the growth of business and education partnerships."
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DECA?
Enables students to achieve high academic and occupational standards.
Develops meaningful partnerships.
Links school based learning to the real world of work and family.
Motivates youth to become better students and productive citizens.
Develops school and community leaders.
Enhances student self-esteem and self-confidence.
HOW DOES DECA ENHANCE SCHOOL-TO-CAREER TRANSITION?
DECA serves as a vehicle to transition students into their life's career.
DECA helps to develop a world-class workforce.
Students learn how to communicate in real world situations, solve problems and work in teams.
Students gain respect for the dignity of work while developing high standards.
Business people involved with DECA can:
Capitalize on access to some of the best prepared employees,
Improve the relevance of the curriculum in the educational system,
Make a difference in the lives of individual students,
Serve as a positive role model, mentor or training sponsor.
Partnerships between businesses and DECA are win-win experiences:
Business people renew their faith in young people and gain personal satisfaction,
Students gain a positive image of business and business people,
Students see relevance of school and work,
Students make informed career decisions,
Marketing educators align their curriculum to the real world.
HOW CAN YOU BECOME A DECA MEMBER?
1) As a junior or senior: enroll in Marketing X, Entrepreneurship Y, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Sales & Advertising, or Advanced Marketing Independent Study Classes
2) As a freshman or sophomore: enroll in World of Business class and contact teacher to sign up
* Cost is $10.00 per year, which includes local, state, and national membership
DECA DISTRICT CHAPTER RESULTS
2007 - 5th Place/33 schools - Seven top fours - 39 medalists (top 10%)
2006 - 3rd Place/33 schools - Seven top fours - 45 medalists
2005 - 2nd Place/33 schools - Eight top fours - 43 medalists
2004 – 1st place/32 schools "Chapter of the Year" – Nine top fours/40+ medallists
2003 – 3rd place/32 schools - Seven top fours - 39 medalists
2002 – 1st place/30 schools "Chapter of the Year" - Eight top fours - 36 medalists
2001 – 1st place/30 schools "Chapter of the Year" - Seven top fours - 33 medalists
2000 – 5th place/30 schools
1999 - 6th place/30 schools
1998 - 10th place/28 schools
Advisor: Steve Melzer melzer@ahs.k12.wi.us
Arrowhead DECA Officer Team
President - Kyle Vaughan
Vice President - Trevor Mason
Community Service Officer - Amanda Edwards
Treasurer - Jake Jorgensen
Public Relations Officers - Anna Huck & Makenzie Morrison
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