2017 DECA International Career Development Conference

April 25th – 30th Anaheim, CA

Conference Registration Packet Congratulations on meeting the criteria to represent California DECA at the International Career

Development Conference! This is quite an honor and one that you will NOT want to miss!

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the pinnacle of the DECA experience. Fifteen thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. More than 12,000 competitors (representing the best of their state/province) will compete in one of DECA's competitive events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In addition to the competitive events, close to 3,000 students will be selected to participate in a variety of leadership

and career advancing academies.

DEADLINES: Registration Due by Tuesday 3/7 (By 12:30 PM – No exceptions)

Required for all students (both those applying for a leadership spot and/or competition)

Flight Confirmation Required for all students (unless you are waiting for an event “bump”) Due by Tuesday 3/7

Form B Required for non-competitors only

Ignite (Leadership Development Academy), Elevate (Chapter Management Academy for potential Chapter Officers), Aspire (Senior Management Institute for Seniors only), Thrive (Chapter Development Academy) & VOTING DELEGATE APPLICANT EVALUATION FORM

Via Email to Mrs Raaker Due by Tuesday 3/7 (By 12:30 PM – No exceptions)

Estimate of Conference Expenses

Airfare $162* (as of 1/25/17)

PAID SEPARATELY

Each student is responsible for booking their own flight * Flights will increase so book ASAP to ensure the best fare possible

YOU MUST BE ON THE FLIGHT IN THIS PACKET OR YOU CAN NOT GO Airfare will be booked and paid for on your own. Some may be able to purchase airline tickets using frequent flyer miles which would help defray the total cost.

Conference Registration

$710 estimated cost per student

(See TOTAL DUE below)

Includes conference registration, spirit item package (t-shirts, pins, etc.), hotel (with a quad room), chapter outing, airport shuttle, and a celebration reception (with food) after grand awards and additional expenses for chaperones (a 1:8 student ratio is required). Be advised that most meals are not included so students will need an additional budget for food/recreation.

Travel Scholarships

<Competitors - $375*> <Academies - $275*>

This reflects an estimated travel scholarship (from grants, Nor Cal & CA DECA travel awards & fundraising efforts). The actual amount credited towards the students expenses will depend on the total number of students that participate in this conference & will be confirmed by our CFO. NOTE: To receive the travel awards, it will be required that students complete mandatory competitive event training to remain eligible.

TOTAL DUE Competitors $335 Academies $435 Payable to Tri Valley ROP

This represents the total cost per student (without airfare, including scholarships, and fundraising to date).

All conference fees are non-refundable.

California law does not allow school districts to charge fees to students for curricular and extracurricular activities. However, as you are aware, due to state budget cut backs, there is no funding available for worthwhile activities such as this one. Therefore, we are requesting voluntary donations from parents to cover the costs of these valuable conferences. Parents are not required to make donations and all students may participate in extracurricular activities regardless of whether their parents make a donation. For planning purposes, we have estimated the costs associated with the trip but be advised that the actual expenses incurred will depend on the total number of students wishing to participate. This estimate per student includes conference registration, spirit item package (t-shirts, pins, etc.), hotel (with a quad room), one chapter dinner, airport shuttle, and a celebration reception (with food) after grand awards and additional expenses for chaperones (a 1:8 student ratio is required). Additionally, students will need their own food budget, as all meals (with the exception of the chapter dinner) will be on their own. Students can walk to the shopping center and local restaurants (near the hotel) for meals and snacks. If

you are able to make a voluntary donation, please refer to breakdown above. Checks should be made payable to Tri Valley ROP.

If the total of our voluntary donations and our fundraising efforts provide for the total cost of the trip (for all students wishing to participate) we will be able to attend the conference.

NOTE: No airfare is included. Please see URGENT flight info below.

IMPORTANT: To make this trip affordable, all students will be placed in a room of four, perhaps with students from other schools. If you do not want to be placed in a room of four and wish to pay more, see your teacher immediately to make other arrangements.

All deadlines and fees will be strictly enforced

All Fees are NON REFUNDABLE The tentative 2017 ICDC conference agenda can be viewed online at deca.org/icdc

Agenda

California DECA

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Those Competing With Written Events: All written events are to be brought to the ICDC and submitted during the scheduled briefing sessions. At that time, event managers will verify registration of the individual manuals/visuals and have the participants complete registration cards. All written events must be submitted in DECA folios & meet criteria specified in The DECA Guide. Competition Training This year California DECA is adding an exciting element to the ICDC experience. All students attending ICDC will participate in competition training – date/times TBD. This will be an opportunity for students to hone their presentations, finalize their preparations, share best practices, learn tips and pointers, and gain a competitive edge before starting competition the next day. All CA DECA chapters attending ICDC are required to attend this important training. Students will also be required to complete pre-conference training to include (a pre-approved independent plan for). Failure to complete this training will result in immediate disqualification to attend and no refunds can be given. Conference Eligibility/Intent to Compete California DECA is allotted a certain number of competitive event and leadership development seats for ICDC. For competitive events, the top-ranking individuals and teams from the State Career Development Conference will have first choice in competing at ICDC. If those individuals or teams choose not to participate, the competitive seat will be offered to the next ranking competitor/team. All students placing in the TOP 10 of their event at the State Career Development Conference must commit to California DECA with their intent to compete by March 7th. To do so, complete the registration and turn it in with your check and flight confirmation to Mrs Raaker by 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7th. No Exceptions! This will only give Mrs. Raaker a few hours to review the forms submitted and notify CA DECA by the deadline. If California DECA is not informed by that date, the student(s) will forfeit their opportunity and the competitive seat will be offered to the next ranking competitor/team. While only the top 1-4 spots qualify for internationals, we need to know who from among the TOP 10 in the event would like to go so that we can quickly jump to the next eligible student/s if the top qualifiers do not choose to attend ICDC. All students wishing to apply for a leadership spot in one of the academies should also take action by turning in the registration with your check and flight confirmation on Tuesday, March 7th by 12:30 pm and emailing the Academy Evaluation Form, Form B and supporting documentation to Mrs Raaker by 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7th. More information about the Emerging Leader Series Academies can be found online at http://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/emerging-leader-series/ Please note that students will be notified by Friday, March 10th if they were selected to attend the one of the academies. We will not deposit your check for registration until we are sure your application has been approved. If you are not accepted, you can cancel your flight and Southwest will generally issue you a credit for the fare paid, to be used on a future Southwest flight. See Southwest for details.

HOTEL INFORMATION California DECA will be housed at the following hotel for the duration of the conference. DISNEYLAND HOTEL

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

NOTE: Chapters will submit names and rooming lists and California DECA will fill open slots with students from other chapters in California. California DECA will coordinate all hotel reservations. All student delegates will be assigned to quad rooms. Preferred roommate(s) should be listed on your reservation form but it is not always possible to accommodate rooming requests. Students may be rooming with students from other schools to defray the costs. Chapters must request all possible quads and may only request one room of each gender not in a quad-occupancy room. For example, if you have 5 male

Hotel Info California DECA

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Academy Info California DECA

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Intent to Compete California DECA

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students attending you cannot place 3 in one room and 2 in another room on your rooming list. You must fill the quad and then carry over the remaining students so that you have 4 in one room and 1 in the next.

ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER 800 W Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802

Congratulations on qualifying for ICDC! Below you will find the air itinerary for the flight we will be on as we travel to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. You MUST be on THIS FLIGHT to attend the conference. Book today to be sure you get on this flight and secure the best fare. Fares are subject to change. You may book the flight conveniently online at www.southwest.com or by phone at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792). Please print your flight confirmation and submit it with your registration. No student will be permitted to travel without a chaperone under any circumstance so it is imperative that you book THIS flight immediately to ensure space available and lowest fares.

SENIOR BALL CONFLICT: NOTE - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND SENIOR BALL AND WISH TO RETURN HOME EARLY BEFORE AWARDS, SEE MRS. RAAKER. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO ARRANGE FOR A CHAPERONE TO TAKE AN EARLIER FLIGHT (SAT) WITH A GROUP OF STUDENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THIS.

Fare as of 1/25/17 - subject to change

Urgent Flight Info California DECA

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Conference Facilities California DECA

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FOOTHILL DECA ICDC RESERVATION FORM

Student Name:_____________________________________ Student ID#:________________

Student Cell Phone Number: ________________________________ T-shirt size: ________

Student Email: ________________________________________________________________

Competition or Academy: ______________________________________________________

If you are competing in a team event, list your partner(s).

_____________________________________________________________________________

FORMS CHECKLIST FORM DUE

Registration Form Form A March 7th by 12:30 PM

ACADEMY or VOTING DELEGATE APPLICATION

Application submitted via email to Mrs Raaker (only if you are not competing) Form B Email to

Mrs Raaker

March 7th by 12:30 PM

No Exceptions!

Copy of Your Flight Confirmation PRINTED March 7th by 12:30 PM

Conference Fees Competitor/Academy

See page 2 for estimated conference expenses $ 488/588

March 7th by 12:30 PM

ICDC Permission (Code of Conduct) Form C March 7th by 12:30 PM

Student Participation Criteria (Grade Check) Form D March 7th by 12:30 PM

ROP Field Trip Form Must be TYPED & printed online Form E-1 March 7th by 12:30 PM

ROP Student Medical Emergency Form Must be TYPED & printed online Form E-2 March 7th by 12:30 PM

All deadlines will be strictly enforced. All Fees are NON REFUNDABLE.

NOTE: To make this trip affordable, all students will be placed in a quad room, perhaps with students from other schools. If you do not want to be placed in a room of four & wish to pay more, please see info below and make your check for the appropriate amount.

Students & parents understand that this form indicates a firm intent to compete. ______ Parent Initials

Upon receiving this agreement, Foothill DECA will be making plans that will financially obligate us.

If a student becomes ineligible (due to not completing mandatory pre-conference training requirements) or is unable to attend for any reason, he/ she is still responsible for the entire cost of the conference. ______ Parent Initials

I understand that we must book the specific flight (indicated in this packet). Fares are an estimate as of 2/26/16 and are subject to change. If the student DOES NOT get on this flight, he/she will not be permitted to attend. I assume responsibility to book this flight. Under no circumstances are students permitted to travel without a chaperone. ______ Parent Initials

By completing this form, it is implied that all forms in this packet have been read and understood by the student and parent.

Requested roommates: 1. Myself____________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________

I have read and understand this packet and allow my son/daughter to attend.

Parent Signature_______________________________________________________ Student Signature______________________________________________________

Form A California DECA

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Turn in this form

ACADEMY AND VOTING DELEGATE APPLICANT EVALUATION FORM

Deadline: March 7th by 12:30 PM

EMAIL this form to: Mrs. Raaker at traaker@pleasantonusd.net Copies: Advisor retain a copy of this form Applicants should submit a statement (300 words or less) typed below and emailed along with this form explaining: How have they made a noticeable impact on their local DECA chapter this year and how they plan to use the skills gained by their participation at ICDC to benefit DECA.

Advisor Name:

Student Name:

Student Grade (Fr/So/Jr/Sr):

Chapter Name:

Only for non-competitors Form B DECA

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Email this form

Advisor retain a copy of this form

Read the complete conduct and expectations for ICDC found online at

https://www.deca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hs_icdc_permission_form.pdf

Do NOT send this form to California DECA. The advisor must retain this completed form and bring a copy with them to ICDC for each student.

PRINT THIS ATTENDANCE PERMISSION FORM AND SUBMIT WITH THIS PACKET

Form C Student Conduct DECA

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Turn in this form

Students may also substitute a current grade report (showing passing grades in all 6 classes) printed from the online student portal in lieu of this grade check form.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

Advisor name: Mrs. Raaker Chapter: Foothill DECA Student Name:_________________________________________________________________

The following criteria has been adopted by the Foothill DECA Chapter to determine eligibility for students

to participate in DECA conferences.

• Must be an active DECA member • Member must have an overall 2.0 grade point average to attend • Member must have a passing grade in ROP Marketing or Business Ownership • Must fulfill mandatory competition training requirements • Must have acceptable attendance and school citizenship

Grade Status

Period Course Comments Current

Grade

Teacher Signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Please do not complete this section – For administrative use only

Form D Grade Check California DECA

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Turn in this form

MANDATORY TRAINING Action Plan Submitted: ________ Date: __________

Test Score: _____ Date: _______ Written Project Reviewed YES NO Date: _________ Role Play (or Presentation) with___________________ Score: _____Date: ________ 2nd Year Officer or Alumni Verified by Chapter Officer: ________________________ ___________________________

print signature

Form E-1 Field Trip Form California DECA (An Association of Marketing Students)

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Go to the website to access the fillable PDF file & use this exact information to fill it in online. Print & submit. https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/kvwmhFzTasO14SIurUwzUmDFedZmp6NjNiKpcKn2HGNTHV4W.pdf It must be WORD-PROCESSED & COMPLETE with student ID.

DRAFT Do NOT turn this in

Form E-2 Medical Info California DECA

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Go to the website to access the fillable PDF file, complete it online and print to submit with registration.

https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/nhu3GwTCbus01yZ9cN6YNrgOzCWUUwTroIMb4GkHQpri3jti.pdf It must be WORD-PROCESSED & COMPLETE with all medical/insurance information.