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.

Competitions: District - January (Wayzata High School), State - March (Minneapolis), and Internationals - April (locations vary).

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: 160

Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee of $90 ($55 School fee, $35 DECA fee) to cover WHS participation fee, state and national dues, prep materials and t-shirt. Additional fees will be collected to attend FLC (Fall Leadership - Optional for first year members), CRLC (Central Region Leadership Conference - If we attend), DCDC (District competition), 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 70 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 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.

2021-22 Event Topics

BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTS

The 2021-2022 topic for each career category is the development of a strategy to improve the employee experience. As a result of the pandemic, many businesses adapted to work-at-home or hybrid models, conducted virtual onboarding, provided additional mental health initiatives, promoted upskilling, downsized and more. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, companies must chart a course for the future of their workplace culture based on the experiences from the past year. Participants will collaborate with a local business or organization to assess and analyze current perceptions and practices of the employee experience within the company or organization. Participants will then present a strategic plan to improve and enhance the organization's employee experience.

• Why Honoring Your Company’s Culture Should Be a Top Priority in 2021

FINANCIAL CONSULTING (FCE)

For 2021-2022, you will assume the role of a financial consultant. A client has scheduled a meeting with you because he/she is thinking about buying a home, but is not sure if he/she would qualify for a mortgage—and if so, what the amount of the loan would be. The client is single, 35 years old and is looking to purchase in the suburbs. The client has an annual income of $65,000 and a $300/month car payment. The client would like you to explain the four C’s of qualifying for a mortgage—capacity, credit, cash and collateral—as it relates to their profile.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROFESSIONAL SELLING (HTPS)

For 2021-2022, you will assume the role of a sales representative of a virtual running/race events company. The director of tourism of a city with a population of 150,000 is interested in learning about your company to show off all the city has to offer to potential visitors through a virtual running event. The city is surrounded by many smaller suburbs whose citizens frequent the larger city, which is vibrant, offers many nature and outdoor activities and is perfect for a long weekend getaway. Participants of the previously held in-person annual running event were from within a 50-mile radius. However, with the increasing popularity of virtual running events, the director of tourism wants to use this opportunity to host a virtual 5K that not only attracts its core base but also expands its participant base beyond the typical market. You have a meeting scheduled with the director of tourism to present your ideas and showcase how the city can leverage your company’s virtual running event products and services to bring tourism to the city.

PROFESSIONAL SELLING (PSE)

For 2021-2022, you will assume the role of a sales representative for a company providing health and safety auditing and consulting solutions. The owner of a chain of convenience stores has scheduled a meeting with you because he/she is interested in having an independent, third-party verify that proper protocols are in place at all locations, help ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, and provide insight and guidance on industry best practices. He/she wants to learn about your company’s products and services and how they can contribute to ensuring a healthy and safe experience for its guests and employees.

• President:  Anna Winkel
• VP of Communications/P.R.: Nivedha Ramaswamy
• VP of Community Involvement: Harshita Somani
• VP of Competition: Ricky Moncayo
• VP of Finance: Sidarth Gazula
• VP of Membership Development: Elaine Cui
• VP of Trojan Lockerroom (TLR): Tessa Shaver
• Manager of TLR: Dylan Punzenberger
• Manager of TLR: Aneesh Sakrihalli

International Career Development Conference – April 24-27, 2021 in Anaheim, CA

Chapter Service Volunteering

• Football Games Volunteering Sign Up
• Conferences Volunteering Sign Up
• Boys' Basketball Games Volunteering Sign Up
• Girls' Basketball Games Volunteering Sign Up

Community Service Volunteering

Feed My Starving Children

• Feed My Starving Children Sign Up

Trick or Treat for Cans

• Trick or Treat for Cans Sign Up

Winter Walk

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

Parent Chaperone Volunteering

• District Parent Chaperones - January 31
• State Parent Chaperones - March 7-9

Parent Judge Volunteering

• District Judge Volunteers - January 31
• State Judge Volunteers - March 7-9

Great job at state, Wayzata DECA

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, September 25 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 25, 3:30 a.m. CT

Competition Begins: Monday, September 14, 9:30 a.m. ET

Asset Diversification: Friday, October 30, 4 p.m. ET - Friday, December 18, 4 p.m. ET

Competition Ends: Friday, December 18, 4 p.m. ET

Portfolio Deletion: Monday, February 15

DECA Virtual Business Online Event Registration

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

Team registration for the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) will begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Please have your members register and participate in this totally interactive technological competition. Members may participate within one, some, or all seven VBC tracks.

All of this year’s events will be using online versions of our Virtual Business simulations. And, if your students already have online Virtual Business accounts, they will not have to register for new accounts. They will, however, still have to create new VBC teams.

There are two qualifying rounds for this event and both are completely web-based. Students can qualify for a chance to compete at ICDC without even leaving their classroom!

The dates for this year’s qualifying rounds are:

Challenge 1: October 20, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Eastern – October 30, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Challenge 2: January 19, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Eastern – January 29, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Important Info: At the conclusion of the second round of the VBC for each of the seven 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.

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. The competition at ICDC will follow a double-elimination format with scholarships being awarded to the first, second and third place teams.

BETHEL Business Academy
The 2021 Bethel Business Academy will be held June 16-17. It begins with check-in from 8 to 9 a.m. on June 16 and ends with an awards banquet for students and their parents at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17.

Rubin 2021 Learning Series

Session 1: Powerful Virtual Presentation Skills

• Wednesday, June 2 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• Expert techniques to give unforgettable virtual talks
• Register now — space is limited!

Session 2: Exceptional Resume & Cover Letter

• Wednesday, June 16 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• Help students write job applications that turn heads and open doors
• Register now — space is limited!

Session 3: Your Best Job Interview Ever

• Wednesday, June 30 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• Give students the secret formula to “wow” any employer
• Register now — space is limited!

Session 4: How to Send Emails Like a Pro

• Wednesday, July 14 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• The essential primer that shows students how to write stellar emails
• Register now — space is limited!

Session 5: Life Skills Every Student Must Have

• Wednesday, July 28 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• Cursive signatures, professional headshots, emailing teachers and more
• Register now — space is limited!

Session 6: The Ultimate CTSO Competition Training

• Wednesday, August 11 at 11:30 am ET/9:30 am PT
• Communication tips and techniques that win at competition. Period.
• Register now — space is limited!

PLUS! Like our student-focused webinar series, everyone who attends live will receive a Rubin certificate of completion.