PA DECA Tips of the Week: Issue 3

Welcome to the 3rd issue of PA DECA Tips of the Week!

• From Lena Lewis, DECA Advisor from Littlestown High School:  "We are revising our program and were wondering if other schools offer a student certification and/or a class with college credit in their marketing programs?  If so, please email me at   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Thanks for any help you can send my way!"

• Meet your state officers:   STATE OFFICERS

• THE STOCK MARKET GAME has begun.

• Here are the District Conference dates/locations.  You should be receiving an invite from your district coordinator next month.

  District 1:  Wednesday, Dec. 20, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford

  District 2:  Monday, Dec. 11, Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel 

  District 3:  Tuesday, Dec. 12:  Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel 

  District 4/5:  Friday, Dec. 8, Celebration Hall, State College   

  District 6:   Friday, Dec. 15, Wilson College, Chambersburg 

  District 7:   Thursday, Dec. 7:  Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall 

  District 8:   Wednesday, Dec. 13:   Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia

  District 9:  Tuesday, Dec. 5:  Valley Forge Convention Center

  District 10:  Tuesday, Nov. 28:  Philadelphia School District Building

  District 11:  Monday, Nov. 27:   Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia

Fall Conferences (updates in red):

• Mock Competitions- Philadelphia University, Philadelphia(October 20^th+ 27^th)
  • Help your members prepare for their competitive events by attending one of the Pennsylvania DECA Mock Competitions held at Philadelphia University! These days will run from 9:30 am. to 1:30 p.m. and will include workshops, role play prep tips, and an actual role play scenario.
  • Cost is free and includes lunch!
  • Please RSVP to me if interested in attending. 25 remaining spots on 10/20; 10/27 is now full.
• Career Day with the 76'ers- Well Fargo Center, Philadelphia(November 1st)
  • DECA’s Career Day with the 76ers is an exciting opportunity for students to gain meaningful insight into the marketing and business functions for a variety of professional sports teams & and other entertainment venues.
  • Cost will be  $23 or $42 per person and includes game ticket.  Option food voucher will be$7.50 (hot dog, popcorn, & soda).
  • The day will be from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with an optional case starting at 1 p.m.
  • See attached flyer and scholarship application.
  • Registration deadline Oct. 16.
  • Eagles/Lincoln Financial Field Tours: $5/student; $8/adult .  Purchase tickets in advance at  http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/tour-form/. Limited availability. Ideal for between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.  Any questions can be directed to Lauren at the Eagles atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    “In regards to the scheduling process – please use the same link, however, I’m in the process of implementing new scheduling software for tours. That being said, if they go to book a week or 2 from now, it’s going to look a lot different and it’s not going to allow them to request any time after 3pm. I will take care of any DECA requests so just have them note timing and DECA in the comments section of the form.”  -Lauren

  • Phillies/Citizens Bank Park Tours:$8.  Contact http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/tours/index.jsp or 215-218-5360 for advance tickets.  Ideal for between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. 

• The Ultimate DECA Power Trip– Philadelphia(November 10^th-12^th)
  • Join over 1,500 members from the North Atlantic and Southern Regions for the ultimate DECA leadership experience! This conference will give members the insights needed to be successful in college and their careers.
  • Cost is$130pp, plus hotel. Registration deadline isOctober 12.
  • More information and registration can found at https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/high-school-educational-conferences/ultimate-deca-power-trip/.
  • Those that live close to Philadelphia need not stay overnight at the Marriott.
  • As we are the host of this conference, we are hoping for a large PA turnout!
  • Saturday evening's social will be a Bowling Party at Lucky Strikes.  Those interested in a Flyers game for PA attendees only can attend for an additional $45.
• DECA’s Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference– Philadelphia(November 10^th-12^th)
  • This conference will reinforce entrepreneurial concepts taught in marketing and business classes. Participation in this conference will help students understand the concepts, processes and skills associated with identifying new ideas, opportunities, and methods and with creating or starting a new project or venture.
  • Cost is $130 pp, plus hotel. Registration deadline is October 12.
  • More information and registration can found at https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/high-school-educational-conferences/innovations-entrepreneurship-conference/.  

Chapter Strategy:

• Consider doing this year's PLAN OF ACTION

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions  Thanks!

Jerry DiGiovanni
PA DECA Executive Director
www.padeca.org

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