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FireEar 2.0 and Competitions Update
January 23, 2010
Interested in gaining first-hand experience in the world of sales? In learning how to sell an ACTUAL product -- one that has just won an award at a recent trade show? How about pocket some cash at the same time? Show up at our 1171 Crestline Drive, Cupertino to learn how to do all those and more!
Our official NorCal performance is now available! For RFSM and QSRM, please see this file. Thanks for your patience everyone! Performance will be archived in our Competitive Performance Database soon.
States Registration
January 16, 2010
States registration is now open! Although we are still in the process of finalizing our bus lists, please fill out and return the forms and a check for $349.00 payable to Monta Vista DECA no later than Feb 1. Financial aid is available; please contact Mr. Schmidt individually. We will take forms early, but we will not take them late or without money. Forms can be downloaded here. Feel free to date the check for February 1 -- we will not cash the money until that date regardless.
Conference information can be found here. If you have any questions, please email Elaine Tang or Japheth Wong for more details.
Post-NorCal Announcements
January 13, 2010
Congratulations to all of our competitors! In all, we took 38% of all trophies at the conference, holding almost half of all first place wins.
To those of you who were top 8 finalists, it is time to work even harder in preparation for the State conference in March. Monta Vista DECA will be releasing bus seat allocation and registration forms as soon as possible.
Some upcoming events:
- 1st States Study Session | Jan 16, 10:30am-3:00pm Please come to the Monta Vista Library at 10:30 while we discuss our study plan and key information as we begin preparation for the state conference. We will have plenty of time and officers available to help you one-on-one to figure out your next steps.
- DECA's Entertainment Night | Jan 16, 7:00pm-8:30pm Come support a great cause while enjoying a night of top-rate entertainment! Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased from the Community Service Project (CSP) team. For more information, check out the project page.
Holiday Announcements
December 17, 2009
Happy holidays from Monta Vista DECA!
Before you take off for the holidays, please keep the following announcements and points in mind:
- NorCal Registration Confirmation | If you are going to NorCal, please check the final registrations and report any mistakes by Saturday, 5pm by using this form.
- Chaperones and Judges | For NorCal, judges and chaperones are needed. If your parents are interested in being a judge or a chaperone, please return the forms to Mr. Schmidt ASAP. Monta Vista DECA will cover lodging expenses for all of our judges.
- NorCal Individual Series Roleplay Instructional Areas | For competitors competing in individual series or a principles of business administration event, the overall instructional area for each roleplay or interview is available here for download.
- Study Session Schedule | Over break, we will continue having study sessions, though they will be on different days:
- Saturday, December 19, 10:30-3:00 at Monta Vista We will work on financials and finishing up those written plans! This will be your last chance to use our testing resources at school. If you have a laptop, bring it.
- Wednesday, December 23, 10:30-3:00 at Cupertino Library Teen Room The focus will be on brushing up those presentations and putting finishing touches on written plans. Be prepared for individual assistance with officers.
- Wednesday, December 30, 10:30-3:00 at Cupertino Library Teen Room The focus will be on putting the finishing touches on presentations and plans. We will have limited roleplay resources available on hand.
- Saturday, January 2, 10:30-3:00 at Monta Vista While testing occurs in the computer lab, we will have officers on hand to assist individuals one-on-one with their presentations. Please dress in your competition clothes as a mini-dress rehearsal. This will allow us to give you last-minute tips on being prepared for the conference!
- Virtual Competitions Help | Over break, feel free to email the officer team individually for individual assistance on your plans and presentations.
There will be a competitions officer online throughout the morning and afternoon (10:30-5:00) to assist you as necessary. Schedule is tentative at this time.
- NorCal Testing | If you are competing in an individual series, team decision making, or marketing representative event, you are required to test online before NorCal. Monta Vista's testing dates are as follows:
- Session 1A: Saturday, January 2, 10:30am
- Session 1B: Saturday, January 2, 12:15pm
- Session 1C: Saturday, January 2, 2:00pm
- Session 2: Monday, January 4, 3:05pm (note: you will have less time on this day)
- Session 3: Thursday, January 7, 3:05pm
- Scholarships | California DECA has scholarships which members may apply for. Details can be found here.
Good luck on finals!
December 10, 2009
Monta Vista DECA hopes everyone does well on their finals! As such, there will be no study session this Saturday.
We have a LaserQuest battle against FBLA on December 18 from 2:30 to 5:00! Reserve your spot at this epic battle by purchasing tickets from selected DECA and FBLA officers. Your officers will be there as well, so let's show FBLA that we're better at them, both in competition and in laser tag.
Tickets can be purchased from Jackie Maslyn or Japheth Wong (DECA), or Nishad Joshi and Richard Yu (FBLA). Cost is $10 per game or $25 for 3 games. Prices will be higher at the door. Get your tickets this week before we open the event up to nonmembers!
NorCal Rooming Assignments have also been posted for your viewing. Room assignments will not be changed; sorry for the inconvenience. Before NorCal, please check out our Conference Information page for details and answers to your questions!
Study sessions will be held over break. Please check your email for details on those. Testing for NorCal will be administered on Jan 2, Jan 6, and Jan 7. More details about that to come.
NorCal Forms are due soon!
November 27, 2009
Please remember that NorCal forms are due on Monday, November 30! Turn in your forms to any officer or P6 by the end of lunch -- no exceptions will be made.
Please make sure your partner(s) also turn in their forms on time.
Attention ENP competitors: Please indicate on your form whether you are competing in Entrepreneurship Participating - Independent (ENPI) or Entrepreneurship Participating - Franchising (ENPF).
There is no study session this Saturday -- the next study session will be on Dec 5.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2009
 Happy Thanksgiving!
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