Student Recognition and Forms
VA DECA Scholarships
What is Required?
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Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction
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2 Reference Letters
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Official Transcripts
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Checklist with Signatures
Be sure to follow the guidelines and rubric provided in the Chapter Management Guide, Student Section F.
VA DECA Merit Award
Recognizes outstanding participation & leadership in VA DECA
What is Required?
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Complete at least 2 years of Marketing or be a graduating senior
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Application Form - written description of 4 DECA activities with details of participation
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300 - 500 Word essay - topic on application form
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Be sure to follow the guidelines found in the Chapter Management Guide - Student Section E (Merit Award)
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Advisor Verification Form - be sure you have communicated with your advisor so they complete this required advisor document.
VA DECA Honor Society
What is Required?
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3.2 GPA
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Application Form - indicating minimum 8 of the listed DECA activities
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One letter of recommendation
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Transcript
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Be sure to follow the guidelines found in the Chapter Management Guide - Student Section E (Honor Society)
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Advisor Verification Form - be sure you have communicated with your advisor so they complete this required advisor document.
Take Your Leadership to the Next Level
State Officer Application & Process
Application
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Be sure to read the entire CMG Section H
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Be sure to attach your head shot to your application
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Mail the following to VA DECA Office by due date
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Transcript from end of prior school year
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Applicant/Parent Agreement (pg 8 CMG)
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Advisor Statement of Responsibility (pg 9 CMG)
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Candidate Statement of Responsibility (pg10 CMG)
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Pre-SLC Qualifiers
All Candidates for state officer positions will complete:
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Application - due December 18, 2020
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Online Test - testing window Jan 4-8, 2021
Candidates with completed applications and test scores of at least 80% will:
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Phone Interview with Chartered Association Advisor, Jan 8-14
Scores = Test + Application/Phone Interview/Video Submissin
** Top 20 Candidates will be invited to campaign at SLC
IMPORTANT!!
Be sure to follow the detailed requirements and process outlined in the Chapter Management Guide Section H .
Video Hints & Tips - Use these guidelines to create your best video submission
If you are elected . . .
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Newly Elected Officers will meet viz Zoom at a time to be determined during the week following SLC.
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Professional Code of Conduct remains in effect until and throughout your term in office
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Attendance at ICDC 2021 is optional, if you attend you will serve as voting delegate (in addition to competition if qualified to advance)
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Team uniforms will be determined by the Chartered Association Advisor - Officers are responsible for cost of pants/skirt/dress, and shoes. Estimated cost = $150 - 225 (payment plans available)
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Required Conference attendance at:
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Emerging Leaders Summit & VA Officer Training - June/July
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Officer Training at VAME Conference - July/August
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Officer Leadership Retreat - August/September
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Virginia CTSO Officer Training - Fall TBD
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Competition Training Conference (optional)- October
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DECA's Power Trip - November
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SLC Planning - February
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State Leadership Conference, Virginia Beach, VA - March
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