STAKES
Exciting deca conferences
Southern Region Leadership Conference
November 13 – 15, 2009
Orlando, Florida
Caribe Royale Hotel
DECA members and advisors will gather in sunny Orlando, Florida for the 2009 Southern Region Leadership Conference. Members who attend will not only experience the best leadership training for having a successful chapter, but will also have the opportunity to learn from local business leaders who know what it takes to have a successful career in the fields of entertainment and hospitality.
Check here for the latest updates: 2009 SRLC Information and SRLC Conduct
DECA New York Experience
Nov 18-22 * Dec 2-6 * Dec 9-13
Hotel Pennsylvania
for more details, go to: www.deca.org/nye1.html
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.
Sports & Entertainment Conference
The DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference is an interactive experience that showcases the best from these marketing careers in an atmosphere that will delight every conference participant. DECA members who attend this conference will not only hear presentations from experts, but will get to participate in a focus-group type experience in the Universal Theme Park, while still having time to enjoy the fun of the park. Tickets that come with the registration fee allow attendees to enjoy local entertainment and/or sports events.
SLC 2010 information coming soon.
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.
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.
The International Career Development Conference
April 24 - April 27, 2010
Louisville, Kentucky
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.
We will be staying at the Marriott Downtown Louisville. For more information about the hotel go to the web site:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdflm-louisville-marriott-downtown/
Tentative Scheduled Activities for ICDC
Saturday, April 24, 2010
- New DECA 5K Walk/Run (morning) – sponsored by Finishline.
- Hot Air Balloon Festival.
- Derby mini marathon (waterfront).
- Chow Wagon Area (requires Pegasus Pins- $3.00).
- DECA Day at Six Flags.
- Opening session at Freedom Hall.
Sunday, April 25 2010
- Briefing, testing and penalty points at Exposition Center.
- Riverboat Bats Baseball Game.
Monday, April 26, 2010
- Competitive events begin at Exposition Center.
- Dawn at the Downs (breakfast at the racetrack – limited tickets available – approximately 850 total).
- Riverboat Bats Baseball Game.
- Downtown Louisville activities (4th Street Live)
- Museums will stay open longer
- Concert @ Louisville Convention Center (located in the downtown area). Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - Mini awards at Freedom Hall. - Finals at Exposition Center. - Awards at Freedom Hall. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Depart Louisville. All groups must leave the Louisville area, because of Kentucky Derby visitors. Special Events at ICDC
The DECA 5K Fun Run
DECA’s 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) adds an exciting dimension to the 2010 International Career Development Conference in
Check back periodically at the Special Events Description link on http://www.deca.org/icdcinfo.html for more details on times, registration fees, and other details.
Monday Night –
You can choose from a variety of restaurants, or grab something at the convenient food court. Shop major outlets and unique
Whatever you choose to do in this hub of
For more information go to http://www.deca.org/icdcinfo.html
