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REGISTER NOW!  Fall Leadership Training (FLT)
formerly Officer Training Conference
ONLY $25 FOR SATURDAY-
INCLUDES CONFERENCE MATERIALS, FREE DECA IMAGES GIFT AND LUNCH!

Pre-Conference Sessions begin October 24
from 7pm-9pm

FLT officially begins at 9 a.m. -October 25, 2008

 Holiday Inn Select - Lynchburg, VA

Open to all paid VA DECA chapter members

REGISTRATION FEE:  $35 per person for 2 days
(Registration fee waived for District Presidents and Chapter Presidents)
Lodging- $100 per room of any occupancy.


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Combined Southern & North Atlantic Region Leadership Conference
November 7–9, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee

 

 

 

 

 

 DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15!
Southern hospitality comes alive as Nashville, Tennessee, hosts DECA’s 2008 Combined Southern and North Atlantic Region Leadership Conference. Music City U.S.A. provides the perfect venue for the exploration of the Hospitality Career Field and related DECA programs. In addition, conference goers will receive excellent leadership training, competitive event tips and advisor updates. With the outstanding education, networking opportunities across two regions and unique tours offered at this conference, you will be prepared to "Make Your Mark" with DECA!

Conference Agenda

See Pictures from SONAR 2008


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Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference
Norfolk, VA March 13-15, 2009


NEW AT SLC 2009-

NEW SPECIAL TOUR- Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise- NEW and IMPROVED!

Thursday March 12, 6-8 p.m.  $35 per person
Register for tour online starting
Feb. 1, 2009
See cruise menu




DECA's extensive spectrun of classroom instructional programs, networking opportunities, leadership development and competitive excellence will converge at the 2009 State Leadership Conference in Norfolk, VA from March 13th-15th, 2009.

DECA members from 53 counties throughout the state will be in complete control as they view the opportunities of the DECA network through an expansive listing of channels. Our content will feature speakers from the marketing industry, leadership development activities, energy-packed general sessions, and competitive excellence seminars.

Get important, up-to-date information on the
SLC page

 


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The International Career Development Conference
April 29 - May 2, 2009
Anaheim, CA

VA Hotel Designation will be annouced by October 1, 2008!

The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year for the approximately 15,000 members, advisors, businesspersons and alumni who attend. Most of the participants are at ICDC as competitors in one of DECA's competency–based competitive events. Top competitors in each event category are recognized for their outstanding achievements.

Proposed Agenda  
                                 
Sample Luggage Tags to print for your chapter travelors courtesy of Casey Hepner at Robinson.

Funny Airline Clip

Have you ever had a presentation board ruined before arriving to ICDC?Go to ICDC equipped with resources. Check out the on-site resources available for your presentation materials.
FEDX Kinkos Center
Advisor Resource Request Form


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DECA New York Experience
November 19 – 23, 2008
December 3 – 7, 2008
December 10 – 14, 2008

Deadline date for registration: October 17, 2008
(Note: Some weeks fill well before this deadline date. To ensure a spot at this conference, have your registration materials in to DECA headquarters as soon as possible following the beginning of the 2008-2009 school term.)

DECA members from all over the continent and beyond will once again have the chance to experience the excitement, energy and education that can happen only in the most unique and diverse city in the world - New York! The 2007 NYE conference welcomed DECA members from every region of the U.S. and also from Canada, Mexico and American Samoa. The 2008 conference promises to be as just as fun, informative and popular as ever, so make your plans early to attend.

At this conference speakers from the worlds of Fashion, Finance and Sports & Entertainment will share insights into the workings of their respective industries. Enjoy tours and attractions that are included with your registration. And the conference schedule gives you time to customize your New York Experience by adding your own educational or sightseeing activities.


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Sports & Entertainment Conference
February 4–7, 2009
Orlando, Florida
Registration Deadline: November 14, 2008

 

 

The 2008 DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference (SPEC) delighted over 800 participants with engaging speakers and workshops, exciting tours and special events in the perfect setting. The 2009 conference will be no exception. Conference attendees will find out what is involved in the dynamic world of sports and entertainment marketing and will enjoy Universal Studios and Disney theme parks.

For more information about the upcoming conference, go to http://www.deca.org/spec.html .


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