Description of activity: An international marketing, management, entrepreneur organization that develops emerging leaders and provides real-world experiences for students in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Length of season: School year (September-May).  Depending on how far each student makes it in competition.

Meeting times: Membership meetings are typically once a month on Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings (We try to accommodate religious holidays). We also have additional meetings as needed before competitions.

Meeting sites: Forum Rooms (2nd or 4th floor), A143, A148 or Culinary Express.  All meeting dates are on the calendar below.

Competitions: District - January (Wayzata High School), State - March (Minneapolis), and Internationals - April (locations vary).  All competition dates are on the calendar below.

Eligibility requirements: Enrollment in a business department class for the year of participation. Meet the Wayzata Public Schools Extra-Curricular Eligibility Requirements.

Average number of members: 180

Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee of $175 ($55 School fee, $35 DECA fee, $85 district fee) to cover WHS participation fee, state and national dues, prep materials, t-shirt and fees to participate at the district competition. Additional fees will be collected to attend FLC (Fall Leadership - Optional for first year members), CRLC (Central Region Leadership Conference - If we attend), SCDC (State competition), and ICDC (International competition) conferences.

Student leadership: Officer team selected by current members and advisors.

Lettering Criteria: Wayzata DECA members can letter in DECA by

1. Completing all volunteering requirements by District competition
2. Competing at the District competition and being called to stage as a State Qualifier
3. Obtaining a 80 or higher on the District competition test

or

1. Be an International Qualifier.

Sashes: Wayzata DECA members that demonstrate leadership, dedication and perseverance will earn DECA sashes for  after graduation. Sashes will be rewarded for members that accomplish one of the following: 4-year competing member, ICDC competitor, Wayzata DECA Officer.

Additional Information: DECA develops emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Local chapters are affiliated with state and national organizations. Wayzata DECA helps students develop their presentation, analysis and soft skills to better prepare them for the real world.

2024-25 Changes & Event Topics 

New: Principles of Entrepreneurship event (PEN)

• Sample Role-Play
• The Business Administration Core will be used for both the exam and performance indicator list.

Business Operations Research (BOR)

The 2024-2025 topic for each career category is the development of a strategic plan to enhance or introduce the use of AI in an existing business or organization. Participants will collaborate with a local business or organization to analyze current AI strategies and practices. Participants will then develop and present a strategic plan for AI usage.

Helpful Resources:

• How Retailers are Using Generative AI Right Now
• Starbucks and the Magic of Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Coffee and Customer Experiences
• 5 Ways Amazon is using AI to improve your holiday shopping and deliver your package faster
• 12 most popular AI use cases in the enterprise today
• How To Make AI Work In Your Organization
• How to integrate AI into your business to make it more productive
• A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing AI in Your Business
• 16 Essential Tips for Integrating AI into Your Business
• A Step-By-Step Process For Implementing AI In A Small Business
• How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Businesses

Financial Consulting (FCE)

For 2024-2025, you will assume the role of a financial consultant who works with student-athletes. A potential new client, a college-level athlete who is receiving money from NIL (name, image and likeness) deals has scheduled a meeting with you to learn about how to get started with basic investing. The client would like you to explain different investing options to develop and build a financial portfolio.

Helpful Resources:

• Investing 101: A Guide to Investing Basics
• A beginner’s guide to investing in the stock market
• Stock market basics: A beginner’s guide
• 25 things to know about investing by age 25
• How NIL deals and brand sponsorships are helping college athletes make money
• NCAA NAME, IMAGE, LIKENESS RULE
• Name, Image, Likeness: What College Athletes Should Know About NCAA Rules
• NIL in college football: Here's what you need to know, and what's next
• The Highest-Paid College Athletes In The NIL Era
• Student-athletes share experiences with NIL at NCAA Convention

Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling (HTPS)

For 2024-2025, you will assume the role of a sales representative for a company specializing in sustainable products. The purchasing manager for a local hotel chain has scheduled a meeting with you to learn about sustainable product options that can be integrated into any of their departments.

Helpful Resources:

• Going green with authenticity: operating a sustainable hotel in 2024
• Sustainability Trends in Hotel Management for 2024
• 2024 Is the Year of the Sustainable Hotel
• Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability
• Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
• Sustainable Hospitality: Must-Have Eco Products for Your Hotel
• Stay green at one of the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the US
• 12 Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotels
• Most Consumers Want Sustainable Products and Packaging
• Research: Consumers’ Sustainability Demands Are Rising

Professional Selling (PSE)

For 2024-2025 you will assume the role of a sales representative of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform. A local small business owner has scheduled a meeting with you to see the potential benefits of adding a CRM platform to reach current and potential customers. The owner wants to learn how your CRM platform will engage customers to positively influence buyer behavior, build brand loyalty, and meet the business's goals.

Helpful Resources:

• 11 Benefits to CRM Systems
• 15 Key Benefits CRM Systems Provide to a Business
• The Benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
• 15 Key CRM Benefits for Businesses
• Leading Benefits of CRM for Your Business
• What Is a CRM System, and How Can It Help Your Business?
• 11 Powerful Reasons to Invest in CRM Software
• The Importance of CRM for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide
• How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
• Creating A CRM Strategy That Will Help Your Business Thrive

• President:   JP Kirchner
• VP of Communications/P.R.:   Sanajana Guruprasad
• VP of Community Involvement:   Grace Li
• VP of Competition:   Wren Park
• VP of Finance:   Asmi Sinha
• VP of Membership Development:   Ashley Smith
• VP of Trojan Lockerroom (TLR):  Shraddha Chelluri
• Manager of TLR:   Ishita Patel
• Manager of TLR:   Yuv Magan

April 26 - May 1
Anaheim, California
Click here to see details

Chapter Service Volunteering

• Football Games Volunteering Sign Up
• Back-2-Business Days (August)
• Boys' Basketball Games Volunteering Sign Up
• Girls' Basketball Games Volunteering Sign Up
• Girls' Volleyball Games Volunteering Sign Up
• District Conference Set-Up & Tear Down (1/25 & 26)
• Fall Social (9/26)
• Homecoming Block Party (9/20)
• Parent Open House (9/11)
• Registration Night (2/5)

Community Service Volunteering

Feed My Starving Children - Monday, November 18th, 2024 (Will open after first Mandatory Meeting)

• Feed My Starving Children Sign Up

Trick or Treat for Cans

• Trick or Treat for Cans Sign Up 
  • Minimum of 30 non-perishable items dropped off at specified location.

Winter Walk

• Winter Walk Sign Up
• Winter Walk Instructions & Permission Slip - Fix
• Winter Walk Donation Form - Fix

Parent Chaperone Volunteering

• District Parent Chaperones - Sunday, January 26th
• State Parent Chaperones - March 2-4

Parent Judge Volunteering

• District Judge Volunteers - Sunday, January 26th
• State Judge Volunteers - March 2-4
  • Please select Wayzata High School as referring school and email Paul Kimbler at paul.kimbler@wayzataschools.org and let him know you signed up after registering.

AM Events: 

8:00 am - Judge Check In (B204 - 2nd Floor Forum Room - This room)
8:15 am - Judge Orientation
8:30 am - Judges to booths (gyms)
9:00 am - Presentations Start

Individual Series (Sports & Entertainment Only)
 - Sample role play (This is a previous years role play will not be this years - just a sample)

Team Decision Making (Buying & Merch, Entre, Finance, Hospitality, Marketing Mgmt, Sports, Travel)
- Sample role play (This is a previous years role play will not be this years - just a sample)

Judge Tips

PM Events:

12:30 pm - Judge Check In (B204 - 2nd Floor Forum Room - This room)
1:00 pm - Judges to booths (gyms)
1:30 pm - Presentations Start

International Business Plan (4)

Financial Consulting (4)

Integrated Marketing Plan - Product (8)

Judge Tips

Chaperones:

Morning:     7:45 - 12:00 ish (Report to C122)
Afternoon: 12:00 - 4:30 ish (Report to C122)

Chaperone Instructions

If you are looking to volunteer this summer, here is a fun opportunity:

Buncha (Brand Ambassadors - Wanted):

Are you outgoing? Do you love meeting new people? Do you thrive while working independently and with others? Would you like the opportunity to work for a local start-up?  Did you answer yes, yes, yes and yes?!? Well, then we’d love to have you Join our Bunch!

Who We Are
Buncha is a grocery delivery service founded in Minneapolis that connects communities with local stores for scheduled deliveries throughout the week. Location-based schedules provide the option to join delivery times alongside others in the area, allowing Buncha to aggregate orders onto refrigerated trucks and create highly efficient delivery routes, all while being 20%+ cheaper than other delivery services. We are a savvy, scrappy, team-oriented bunch of start-up pros backed by early employees, founders, and executives from Target, Nextdoor,  Instacart, and more.

About this Role
Buncha is looking for motivated Part-Time Brand Ambassadors who possess the ability to be relational in their communications, interact with the community, and bring the energy to promoting an innovative grocery delivery service. You will be responsible for connecting and sharing the word about Buncha with members of the Twin Cities through neighborhood activations, local events, and other fun initiatives!

Why Us:
● $18/hr + performance bonuses
● Employee discount – 15% off your groceries on Buncha
● Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
● Opportunity to learn and grow from local start-up experts
● Fun, community-centric, work environment

You Will:
● Set up and activate at local events, throughout neighborhoods, and via other fun initiatives.
● Engage with the community and promote Buncha through conversations, promotional materials, exclusive offers, and more.
● Create a memorable and fun experience with each prospective customer and/or community member that you interact with.
● Act as a liaison between the community and Buncha, gathering feedback and suggestions to help improve our services and tailor our offerings to local preferences.

You Are:
● Highly motivated individuals who thrive in relationship-building and communication.
● Self-starters who tackle challenges with tenacity and find ways to innovate on strategies, in an effort to elevate their performance.
● Friendly, outgoing individuals who will positively represent the Buncha brand.

You Should:
● Be 18 years of age or older
● Have availability to work during evenings and weekends
● Be available to work between 5-15 hours per week (depending on event calendar)
● Have a valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean driving record; must pass background check
● Have reliable transportation and valid car insurance coverage
● Be able to lift 20 lbs

If interested, email Angie at angie@gobuncha.com

DECA Stock Market Game Registration

Registration for the DECA stock market game must be submitted by a DECA advisor. No exceptions.

Email Mrs. Jacklitch with your team member names and email addresses by Friday, October 6th for her to set you up. Please allow 48-72 hours for set-up time as Mrs. Jacklitch will need to forward your information to DECA for them to set you up in their system.

DECA and the SIFMA Foundation are pleased to provide their members with the DECA Stock Market Game.

High School DECA Stock Market Game

Please view DECA's Stock Market Game Competition Guidelines to see guidelines and procedures.

Students must be DECA members to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game. No exceptions.

In the DECA Stock Market Game, teams of one to three DECA high school members work together to build and manage a high performing investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The 25 teams in each DECA region with highest percentage growth compared to the S&P 500 are eligible to compete at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), according to the Stock Market Game guidelines in the DECA Guide. Team members competing in the Stock Market Game event at ICDC may not compete in another ICDC event.

DECA Stock Market Game

Registration Deadline: All teams must email Mrs. Jacklitch by Friday, September 27, 3:30 a.m. CT

Competition Begins: Monday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. ET

Asset Diversification: Friday, October 25, 4 p.m. ET - Friday, December 6, 4 p.m. ET

Competition Ends: Friday, December 6, 4 p.m. ET

Portfolio Deletion: Monday, May 12, 2025

RESOURCES TO GET STARTED

• SMG Essentials Mini Lesson Videos on core financial literacy topics including introductions to investing, risk, diversification and more! All videos are three-six minutes long and include exit tickets.
• SMG Training Videos cover a trading portfolio overview, the rules of the game and information on how to enter trades.
• SMG Student Activity Packet is a perfect companion to the mini lesson videos and includes a financial terms glossary, fillable worksheets, and 101 introductions for stocks, mutual funds and bonds.

DECA Virtual Business Online Event Registration

After you have registered your team, you must email Mr. Kimbler so he can activate your team.

DECA high school members will be able to participate in all eight tracks of this event - VBC Entrepreneurship, VBC Fashion, VBC Accounting, DECA Hotel Challenge, VBC Personal Finance, VBC Restaurant, VBC Retailing and VBC Sports. Each track encourages DECA members to test their skills within its particular Virtual Business environment – individually or as a team of up to 3 members.

Team registration begins on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

There are two qualifying rounds for each track of the event. All eight tracks will utilize online competition versions of our simulations for the first and second qualifying rounds. The online competition sims feature almost 100% of the functionality of the classroom simulation. Students who are currently using, or who have previously used one of our online simulations (Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Accounting, Hotel, Restaurant, Personal Finance, Retailing, Management or Sports and Entertainment) may use their existing accounts to participate. Students who have not used our online simulations will be given the opportunity to create a new account free of charge.

Team registration for this event will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. There will be two rounds (Challenges) held via the Internet during the school year.

The first challenge round is:       October 15, 2024 - October 25, 2024
The second challenge round is:  January 14, 2025 - January 24, 2025

For all eight tracks of the VBC, DECA will send certificates of recognition for the winners of each state to the appropriate state advisor so that winners may be recognized at the state level during individual state meetings.

At the conclusion of the second round of the VBC for each of the eight tracks, the teams that qualified to compete in the live event at DECA's International Career Development Conference will be listed on the VBC rankings pages. These teams must have their DECA advisor confirm their attendance and participation in this event by emailing vbccentral@knowledgematters.com, or by calling (413) 587-9917. Prior to confirming a team, the DECA advisor must notify and gain approval from their state advisor for the team to participate in the VBC event at the ICDC. To ensure a 16-team field for all tracks for ICDC, advisors must confirm their teams on or before March 3, 2025.

Competition sessions at DECA's International Career Development Conference will be held LIVE in the exhibit hall. Unlike the qualifying rounds, competition sessions held at ICDC will be timed events. Scholarships will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners at ICDC.

Awards

First & Second Challenge: (Top two teams from each region)
· Recognition under the DECA area at www.KnowledgeMatters.com

1st Place: DECA's International Career Development Conference Champions
· $1,000/team ($6,000 for Hotel*)
· Recognition at the Grand Awards Ceremony at the ICDC, Plaque
· Recognition under the DECA area at www.KnowledgeMatters.com

2nd Place:
· $500/team ($3,000 for Hotel*)
· Recognition at the Grand Awards Ceremony at the ICDC
· Plaque

3rd Place:
· $250/team ($1,500 for Hotel, 4th Place $900 for Hotel*)
· Recognition at the Grand Awards Ceremony at the ICDC
· Plaque

* Awards for Hotel made possible by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation

https://www.deca.org/challenges

CHALLENGE TIMELINE

CHALLENGE DATES: February 1 - March 1

Registration Opens: January 1

Rounds Enabled: February 1

Competition Ends: March 1

Email or Talk to Mr. Kimbler by Friday January 7th if you want to compete.  

How the Competition Works