2009 DECA International Career Development Conference - Anaheim CA
This year we had eleven students compete at the 2009 DECA Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA. Three students qualified for finas earning "Top 16" in their particular event. Sophomore Heather Mrotek, entrepreneurship written event, junior Allison Benna, fashion promotion event, and senior Becky Hall, entrepreneurship - participating event.
Also, the Arrowhead DECA chapater earned the top 10 award in community service and leadership presented by MDA (muscular dystrophy association). In addition, Steve Melzer, Arrowhead DECA Advisor received the JC Penney Marketing Educator Award for outstanding committment made to Marketing Education. See pictures below of some highlights for the trip.
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
2009 DECA DISTRICT COMPETITION
+ Top 10 Finish Among Schools The Past Twelve Years (35+ Schools) Including FIVE "Chapter of the Year" Awards
+ Five "Acts of Kindness" Awards 2008-09 For Community Service and Leadership Involvment
+ Qualified 18 Students for the 2009 State DECA Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva March 16-19th.
+ Six "Top Five" Individual Places Plus SEVEN Event "Finalists" (top 10%)
+ 72 Total Medals (top 10%) at 2009 competition held at Kettle Moraine High School in early January 2009
Arrowhead DECA Officer Team
President - Allison Benna
Megan Langenkamp
Katelyn Quinn
Mallory Bahr
Heather Mrotek
Sarah Hoopes
Carly Gerlach
Kacy Uglum
Brian Henzelman
Deanna Fried
TENTATIVE 2009-10 Activities
September - February = MDA's "Coins for Campers"
October - Homecoming Float
October - Downtown Hartland Window Decorating
October - Chamber of Commerce Halloween Bag Stuffing
November thru May - "Adopt a Grandparent Pen Pal"
November - State DECA Leadership Lab - Kahlahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
November - "Adopt a Family" Thanksgiving & Christmas
November, February, April - Partnership With Kids (teaching 1st graders)
December 11 & 18th, 2009 - "Marketing & DECA Nights" Two Nights of Entertainment at Basketball Games benefiting the Leroy Butler Foundation
December - "Project Santa" Santa Claus Letters
January 9, 2010 - DECA District Competition - Kettle Moraine High School
March - State DECA Career Development Conference - Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva
April (end) - International DECA Career Development Conference - Lousiville, KY
May - Arrowhead DECA End of Year Bash
