DECA History Study Guide – Flashcards
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What is the mission of DECA?
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The mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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2. Where are the National DECA Headquarters located? (Street address, city, state & zip code?)
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1908 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191
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3. The official magazine of National DECA is called
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DECA Direct.
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4. The four regions of National DECA are
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Western, Central, North Atlantic, and Southern.
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5. Which region does TN DECA belong to?
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Southern Region
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6. Each state has one Advisor who oversees all DECA Chapters in that state. TN's State Advisor is
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Steven J Mitchell
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7. The 2017-2018 National DECA Officers for the High School Division are:
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Jordan May, Mason Smith, Hayley Hoos, Lea Hoffmon, Mahorie Sal
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The four points of the DECA Diamond are
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Academically Prepared, Community Oriented
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9. Describe the official DECA Emblem.
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The DECA Emblem is diamond. The four points inside the diamond represent the first set of DECA's guiding principles, while the four outer points represent the second set of DECA's guiding principles.
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10. What are the official DECA colors?
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Blue and Gold
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11. The national DECA tagline is
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"Developing Future Leaders for Marketing and Management".
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12. DECA was established nationally in what year?
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1946
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13. When was the first National DECA Conference held?
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April 1947
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14. Where is the national "birthplace" of DECA
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Memphis, Tennessee
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15. What are the five membership divisions of DECA? (HINT: ways persons can become members)
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High School Division, Collegiate DECA, Alumni Division, Professional Division
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16. Name the division of DECA that students can gain membership in college.
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Collegiate DECA
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17. Name at least 5 corporate sponsors of DECA who also offer scholarships to DECA members.
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Publix, Walgreens, Marriott, Vistar, Safeway
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18. Besides the regional level, name two other levels of DECA where members are able to compete.
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State Level, High School
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19. When is the 2014-2015 International Career Development Conference (National's) going to be held? (Dates?)
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April 25, 2015 - April 28, 2015
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Where is the 2017-2018 ICDC (National's) going to be held? (city, state)
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Atlanta, Georgia
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What is DECA Images?
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Deca Store
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Locate ' competitive events' on www.deca.org. A. Name 4 ' marketing research' competitive events B. Name 5 ' chapter team' competitive events C. Name at least 5 ' individual series ' events
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A. Advertising Campaign, Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan, Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan B .Community Service Project, Creative Marketing Project, Entrepreneurship Promotion Project, Financial Literacy Promotion Project, Learn and Earn Project C. Accounting Applications, Apparel and Accessories Marketing, Business Finance, Food Marketing, Human resources Management
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23. What is DECA's theme for this year's Membership campaign?
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I am limitless
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24. Name the 2017-2018 TN State Action Team (Hint: TN State officers
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William Smith, Dawson Hassler,Christell Foote, Taylin Spurlock, Tommie Byrd
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Name the Chapter advisor for Whitehaven
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Sandra Askew
