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Be sure to pick up your registration forms, due November 30th, and fill out your rooming requests! Rooming requests are due November 27th; guys can submit theirs here, and girls can submit theirs here.

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Make $2,000+

Mar 28, 2012

Laser Quest vs. MV FBLA | Saturday, April 7
Save the date! The anual MVDECA vs MVFBLA Laser Quest event will be held on Saturday, April 7th. Get ready to dominate! Tickets are $20 for two games and will be sold during lunch next week in the rally court. You may also purchase them at the next member meeting. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis, as we have limited spots, so get yours quickly before we run out! The epic showdown will be at 6:00 or 6:20, depending which group you are in. May the best club reign supreme! (DECA...)

Cupertino Earth Day Volunteering | Sat, April 21
You can still sign up to volunteer at the annual Cupertino Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 21. In addition, volunteers will now also be considered to accompany MVDECA officers as they approach local nurseries for sponsorships. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form!

Summer Internship/Paid Positions | Apply Now!
Are you interested in earning from $1,650 - $2,200 this summer? Consider working as a counselor for Camp Galileo - a summer program designed to encourage creativity in art, science, and outdoor activities for Kindergarten - Rising 5th grade students. Available positions can be viewed here. If you are interested in applying, please contact Shailee Samar, who will be able to assist you through the application process.

Ritz Carlton & TCHO Tour Update | Thursday, April 19th
Due to a wedding booked at the Ritz Carlton, our TCHO & Ritz Carlton tour was rescheduled to Thursday, April 19th over Spring Break! This is a great excuse to come up to SF over break with your friends and enjoy a day off. We are finalizing details for this new date and those who signed up last week will be informed ASAP. If you are unable to attend during this new time, please let us know and we will give your spot to someone else.

Special Member Events

Mar 20, 2012

Special Guest Speaker at Member Meeting | Wednesday, March 21
At this Wednesday's member meeting, we are excited to announce that Eva Martin-Long, director of all Bay Area State Farm locations, will discuss entrepreneurship, risks, and how to manage financial risks in a start up. For all of our future entrepreneurs and investors, this will be a great way to understand how to manage risk in the start up stages of a business.

TCHO/Ritz Carlton Tour | Thursday, April 5
Sign ups to our TCHO/Ritz Carlton tour are available here. Remember, spots are highly limited! If you signed up at last week's member meeting, verify your intention to attend, and we will still give priority to those members. The members who are chosen will be receiving an email with registration information.

Business Boot Camp Volunteering
If you attended Business Boot Camp and are interested in helping MVDECA reach out into the community to promote our 2nd annual BBC, please continue reading!

Promotion
We will be promoting for BBC by giving presentations at Lawson Middle School and Kennedy Middle School. In addition, our promoting volunteers will have a chance to attend our BBC Parent Night and talk about their experiences to various parents and prospective students. We need members for this position who can truly represent the skill development that BBC aims to achieve.

Assistant Counselors (August 6 - August 10)
Each counselor group in this year's BBC will be assisted by an MVDECA officer and an ex-BBC Assistant Counselor. If you are interested in teaching students one-on-one while also serving as a role model, please consider signing up to be an Assistant Counselor for BBC. Your participating will be noted in officer applications, and all Assistant Counselors will receive the appropriate volunteer hours.

Sign Up
To sign up to help MVDECA promote, become an Assistant Counselor, or both, please register here.

Laser Quest vs. MV FBLA | Saturday, April 7
Save the date! The anual MVDECA vs MVFBLA Laser Quest event will be held on Saturday, April 7th. Get ready to dominate! More info to follow soon; be on the lookout for ticket sales.

Career Opportunities!

Mar 12, 2012

Explore Careers! | Tuesday, March 13
Don't miss out on attending the PTSA Explore Careers! event on Tuesday, March 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, on Business & Marketing Careers! Listen to industry professionals talk about Finance, Law, Investment Banking, Public Relations and much more. This is a great chance for DECA students to expand their network in the business community. See School Loop for more details.

Member Meeting | Wednesday, March 14
Come to P6 this Wednesday at lunch to see who is our February Member of the Month! We will also be showing a video of TCHO, a chocolate-manufacturing company that we will be touring in just a couple weeks. Members who attend the meeting will receive the tour forms and priority registration for our TCHO and Ritz Carlton Hotel tour. Don't miss out; spots are very limited! We will also be having a sweet treat for all who come.

Interested in developing a real world marketing plan?
The Cupertino Rotary Club has asked MVDECA to design a marketing plan to sell raffle tickets for jewelry totaling value of $5,000 as part of the Cupertino Rotary Golf Classic. Your job as a participant is to generate interest through for the tickets and find effective ways to market them. This is a great opportunity to use your skills from competitions in a real work scenario! Many volunteer hours will be given according to participation, all of which will still count towards the Presidential Service Award. If you would like to join this project, fill in this form.

If you did not qualify for ICDC but are still eager to continue being active in DECA, this is a great way for you to connect with high achieving officers and Mr. Schmidt directly!

Note: Participation in events such as these will be factored in when we select MVDECA officer for next year!

Laser Quest vs. MV FBLA | Saturday, April 7

Save the date! The annual MVDECA vs MVFBLA Laser Quest event will be held on Saturday, April 7th. Get ready to dominate! More info to follow soon; be on the lookout for ticket sales.

Marketing Opportunities!

Mar 6, 2012

Pershendetje MVDECA,

Whether or not you will be competing at ICDC, there are still plenty of events left in the DECA year. In the next few weeks, look out for tours (Ritz Carlton, TCHO, Biotech Firms, and more!), volunteer and internship opportunities, social events (Laser Quest versus FBLA!), and officer application info.

ICDC Delegates If you are an ICDC winner and have not been receiving emails regarding registration, contact us ASAP as your forms are due tomorrow, March 7th BEFORE SCHOOL. Otherwise, all ICDC Delegates please remember that your forms are due BEFORE SCHOOL and will not be accepted at (at lunch or any other time) under any circumstances. BEFORE SCHOOL, NO EXCUSES.

No Wednesday Member Meeting
There will be no member meeting this Wednesday. Member meetings will resume next Wednesday.

States Scoresheets
For those of you that have not yet picked up scoresheets from State CDC, they will be available for pickup at Monta Vista study sessions starting 3/17.

Laser Quest | April 13th Save the date! The anual MVDECA vs MVFBLA Laser Quest event will be held on April 13th. Get ready to dominate! Ticket information and exact timings will be sent out soon.

Interested in developing a real world marketing plan? The Cupertino Rotary Club has asked MVDECA to design a marketing plan to sell raffle tickets for jewelry totaling value of $5,000 as part of the Cupertino Rotary Golf Classic. Your job as a participant is to generate interest through for the tickets and find effective ways to market them. This is a great opportunity to use your skills from competitions in a real work scenario! Many volunteer hours will be given according to participation, all of which will still count towards the Presidential Service Award. If you would like to join this project, email jennifer.shen@mvdeca.org

If you did not qualify for ICDC but are still eager to continue being active in DECA, this is a great way for you to connect with high achieving officers and Mr. Schmidt directly!

Note: Participation in events such as these will be factored in when we select MVDECA officer for next year!

California Cricket Academy
The California Cricket Academy is conducting a free Cricket camp for both girls and boys in San Jose/Cupertino on March 10th. The goal is to introduce Cricket to girls and boys and generate the skillets needed to play higher level tournaments. In addition, cricket is a great team sport which teaches discipline and leadership.

Day - March 10th
Location - Dilworth Elementary School, 1101 Strayer Drive, San Jose, CA
Time - 9.00AM to 12.00PM.

Congratulations all State CDC Competitors!

Feb 27, 2012

Congratulations to everyone who competed at States in Irvine this past weekend! Whether you placed or not, you were all able to witness the results of your work. Please continue to support your fellow MVDECA members as they continue on to compete at ICDC in just two months. Don't see this as the end of your DECA year; in the next few months, look out for tours (Ritz Carlton, TCHO, Biotech Firms, and more!), volunteer and internship opportunities, social events, and officer application info! In addition, it is never too early to start preparing for next year.

No Member Meeting

We will not be having a member meeting this Wednesday. However, any MVDECA-borrowed resources and blazers must be returned to us by Wednesday lunch to avoid being fined. Drop your blazers and/or competition resources off at P.6 and make sure Eva takes note of your check-in. States competitors may collect their score sheets at this Saturday's study session. Speaking of...

State Score Sheet Pick-Up | MV Library Saturday, March 3rd 10:30am - 11:30am
We will be returning your written plans and score sheets this Saturday! For ICDC qualifiers, please stay tuned to another email for a study session update. We know many of you are excited to see your judges' scoring and feedback from States. Speaking of...

1st ICDC Study Session | MV Library Saturday, March 3rd 11:30am - 3:00pm Think your States plan and presentation was great for ICDC? Think again. From now until ICDC, we will be be having a study session ever Saturday teaching you how to win at the international level. Remember, only the best teams will be your competitors at ICDC.

As extra incentive, we will be handing out exclusive preparation materials at this study session for those who attend. They will not be available elsewhere at any time.

2012 States CDC Top 10 Results

Sent out in this week's email is the Top 10 results from each competitive event in Irvine this past weekend. Congratulations to all our competitors! If you have placed in the Top 10 in any event, you should have received a separate email from us regarding ICDC confirmation. If not, be sure to contact us ASAP.

If you did not qualify in your competitive event for ICDC, you still have the opportunity to attend Salt Lake City with us for the conference! MVDECA may choose up to 3 delegates to send to attend national DECA's Leadership Development Academy (LDA). Delegates will be engaged in learning life-long leadership skills, catching the enthusiasm of this dynamic organization, meeting like-minded students from around the world. Every student who attends this interactive academy will leave with not only the knowledge of leadership and chapter management skills but with a new spirit and outlook for involvement in DECA and any career path. Students attending the academy may not participate in ICDC's competitive events program, but will have a slight advantage during officer election season!

Delegates will have to pay the same ICDC registration price to attend. Interested? Email mvdeca@gmail.com for more information on how to be selected!

@Cupertino Weekend & DECA/FBLA Social

Feb 10, 2012

Come to Vallco Mall and Cupertino Marketplace for the first-ever @Cupertino event, organized and executed by MVDECA members! Eat, shop, and celebrate this Valentine's weekend (Feb 10-12) with dozens of discounted activities and restaurants in Cupertino.

The weekend kicks off with our Opening Night this Friday, Feb 10 starting at 3pm. Come to Vallco Food Court at any time on Friday to get a list of participating stores and restaurants. Also, don't forget to attend the exclusive DECA-FBLA Ice Skating Social as well, which will also be taking place Friday night!

Grab a bite at Fresh Choice at 25% off, ice skate at the Vallco Ice Center at 33% off (just for this Friday!), and eat, shop, and celebrate with discounts and deals at the AMC theaters, Shirt Madness, Orlarn Thai, PretzelMaker, Cinnabon, American Nails, It's a Grind, Tutti Frutti, and many more! For a detailed list of activities and participating businesses, see this flyer.

This is an event for the entire Cupertino community, so bring your friends and family! Visit www.atcupertino.org for more information. Email shailee.samar@mvdeca.org if you have any questions or feedback. See you there!

DECA/FBLA Social!

Feb 6, 2012

DECA-FBLA Social | Friday, Feb 10

Come to the Vallco mall with your friends this Friday to meet up with DECA and FBLA members from around the Bay Area! The opening kick-off session will be at 5:30pm in the Vallco food court. After that, head over with everyone to the Cupertino Ice Center for discounted ice skating ($8). Make sure to print and bring this flyer to receive the discount available only for DECA and FBLA members. In addition, extra credit may be offered to those in Mr. Schmidt's business classes. See you there!

No Wednesday Member Meeting | FBLA Guest Speaker!
There will be no member meeting this Wednesday. Instead, we will be covering states information during next week's member meeting. Until then, to satisfy your desire to learn at lunch, our friends at MVFBLA will be hosting a guest speaker this Thursday to celebrate national FBLA Week! Information about the speaker can be found below:

FBLA will be having Orrin Mahoney, former mayor of Cupertino and current City Council member, speak this Thursday at Lunch in the Gym. Mr. Mahoney has worked in Hewlett Packard for 35 years as a marketing specialist and has a lot of valuable experience in both the business and political worlds. He also has several interesting anecdotes about the city's development, including his multiple encounters with Steve Jobs. For more info, email keshav.santhanam@mvfbla.org.

More Internship Opportunities | Apply ASAP!

Internships are a great way to get an insider opportunity to learn marketing and have a chance to develop and lead your own plans. If you are interested in any of the internships below, please contact Shailee Samar at shailee.samar@mvdeca.org. In addition, MVDECA is doing a survey on student interaction with local businesses. Please fill out this form!

  1. Be a marketing intern for the startup Tendertree.com, an online marketplace for in-home caregivers for the elderly. You will get to develop and execute online & in-community marketing strategies, identify new ways to develop TenderTree's brand, learn flyer and web design, and even learn about running google adwords campaigns and facebook ad campaigns. Interns must be strong writers, fast typers, preferably have access to a car, and be able to work at least 2 hours per week. Email shailee.samar@mvdeca.org with your resume by Wednesday morning.
  2. Looking to get first-hand experience in politics & campaigns? The Santa Clara County Republican Party has launched its 2012 Student Internship program! To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Outstanding oral & written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, dependability & flexibility, and an interest in politics. If you are interested, please fill out this short form. Note: There are high chances that we will be offering internships with the Santa Clara County Democratic Party as well.
  3. The programming and Mandarin translator internships are still open.

Written Plan Turn-in Instructions: Follow these instructions if you are turning in your written plan to MVDECA for mailing. Remember that this is the only way we can guarantee your plans will reach CADECA headquarters in time, and MVDECA will cover your shipping expenses through this method.

  1. Print, hole-punch, and put your plan into a DECA binder before coming to the study session.
  2. Complete, print, and sign the Written Statement of Assurances, found here.
  3. Review your plan for Penalty Points by double checking against this list. We will not be doing this for you this time around.
  4. Turn in your completed and checked DECA binder to the back of the Monta Vista library before 11:00am at Saturday's study session. Our advisor may have to leave early this Saturday, and you do not want to arrive after doors have been closed.

Written Plan Mail-in Instructions | February 10th at CADECA Headquarters

To those who turned in their written plans to MVDECA this Saturday, your plans have been mailed. To those who have elected to submit plans on their own, please remember that the plans have to reach CADECA headquarters during business hours this Friday, February 10th or else you will be automatically disqualified from your written event. As a reminder, these are the steps for submitting your written plan by mail on your own:

  1. Print, hole-punch, and put your plan into a DECA binder.
  2. Complete, print, and sign the Written Statement of Assurances attached to this email. See step #5 for having Mr. Schmidt sign your forms.
  3. Review your plan for Penalty Points by double checking against this list. We will not be doing this for you this time around.
  4. Print out two copies of the "Written Plan Coversheet" document. Fill out both copies by entering the FULL NAMES of all team members and your event (along with acronym). Please do not fill out the "Received" column of the form.
  5. Have the form signed by Mr. Schmidt before you plan to mail it out. Mr. Schmidt will not be available on Tuesday, February 7th but you can have your forms signed by Mr. Meuller, Ms. Howard in the office, or Ms. Cler.
  6. Prepare the box in which you will ship out the written plans with the CADECA address, found below and also in the cover sheet.
  7. SECURELY attach the written plan coversheet to the outside of your box AND to the front of your DECA folio.
  8. Mail the package and hope it is processed by February 10th, 2012 (FedEx ground estimates delivery in 2 business days).

The CADECA address depends on whether you are sending the box through regular (USPS) mail or a shipping company like FedEx.

Regular Mail:
CA DECA Office
P.O. Box 1449
Ridgecrest, CA 93556

Express Mail:
CA DECA Office
1113 W Iowa Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Good luck to all competitors finishing up their plans. See you Saturday!

NorCal 2012 Results + Internships

Jan 19, 2012

Here are the top 10 results for each event.The first file contains OR and Entre events, and the second contains Principles, Series, Professional Selling, and Marketing Representative events. Please look over your scores to determine your relative performance to other competitors. Remember that States will be harder, so continue working on your plans, presentations, and roleplays.

States Forms due next Wednesday, January 25th

Remember to fill them out on your computer before printing and signing. The earlier we receive your forms, the higher you will be on the priority list for busses. Late forms will not be accepted. Internship Opportunities

  1. Bank of America is looking for tomorrow's community leaders today. The program's goal is to cultivate and develop the next generation of community leaders through two components:
    1. An eight-week paid internship in the 2012 summer with selected nonprofit organizations
    2. A weeklong all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., July 15-20, 2012. The Summit introduces you to aspects of civic, nonprofit and business leadership.
    Please email Shailee by Friday night if you are interested. Note: you must currently be a junior or senior to apply.
  2. Make sure to send an email to Shailee if you are interested in the Iridescent (priority to Technovation Challenge participants), Programming, or Mandarin translator internships described in a previous update. The second two are paid!
Last Call for Crewneck Pick-Up

If you are one of the 5 members who still haven't received their pre-ordered crewnecks, please email Michelle to determine a time and location for pick-up.

2012 State CDC Registration!

Jan 18, 2012

Shalom MVDECA,

As promised, States registration is available now and will be due in a week (Wed, Jan 25th)! Since States is in Irvine, CA this year, we will be taking busses down to the conference as a chapter. Seating on the bus is limited and attendance at study sessions, performance at NorCal, and the date we receive your written forms are all criteria we will be using to narrow down our final list of conference attendees. That being said, we will try to take as many people down to Southern California with us as possible.

Understand that States will be much more difficult competitively than NorCal. Please continue attending study sessions (or begin attending...) in order to guarantee your competitive success.

California State Career Development Conference: Feb 23rd
States Written Plan Turn-In Due Date: Feb 4th Information at a Glance

General Information
Conference Dates: February 23 - 26, 2012 (Over Winter Break)
Conference Location: Irvine Marriott (1800 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA)
Transportation: MVDECA will be providing busses to and from Irvine, CA
Registration Dates and Information
Due Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Lunch
We prefer to have your form by Monday, January 23, 2012 if possible.

We will not take forms without checks! Turn both in (see below).
Room Assignments: We will be using the same process as the NorCal selections. You may choose your room; we'll send out the ground rules and details by next Wednesday.

Form will be available from Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to Saturday, January 28, 2012 (9pm)
Registration Fee: $410.00, with checks payable to "Monta Vista DECA". Price includes all transportation expenses
Financial Aid: Please privately contact Mr. Schmidt <carl_schmidt@fuhsd.org>.

Chaperones: We need chaperones! Please give your parents the Volunteer Form (attached). As usual, we will pay for their room and registration.

Questions? Let us know by email, on our Facebook group, or on Tumblr. Important Files

  • MVDECA StateCDC Registration Forms.pdf | This must be filled out, signed, and returned no later than Wednesday, January 25th at lunch.
    The entire document can be filled out on your computer except for signatures. Please type in all the information you can, print, and sign. This will help us in entering your registration information.
  • MVDECA StateCDC Information.pdf | This does not need to be printed or returned. Please read over the Code of Conduct; if you sign the registration forms, we assume that you understand and agree to the conditions spelled out there.
  • Chaperone Forms StateCDC.pdf | This form should go to your parents. As always, we need chaperones; if we do not get enough, we will have to cut people based on NorCal performance. Please let your parents know that this form can be filled and submitted electronically. Chaperone forms can be sent to mvdeca@gmail.com
Changing Events/Partners

Now that NorCal is over, this is your chance to change events and/or partners as applicable. Talk with one of the officers on Saturday for more information and advice. Ultimately, it's your decision. No officer will force you to do any event. Remember that if you change to an event you are not interested in solely to avoid competition, you may not be able to prepare and perform as well as you hope.

Regarding partners: as some of you may have discovered, your best friend may not be your best partner. Now is the time to figure out if you want to keep your partner(s) from NorCal. Study Sessions

Going forward, you can expect a study session almost every Saturday, usually from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Check our website and/or the Weekly Updates for exact times and locations for those. As we approach States, we will be getting more serious with study sessions. At the same time, you need to take a proactive approach with your preparation. There are more than 320 of you (from NorCal); it is not humanly possible for your officers to look over your shoulder and make you do a roleplay or check on your plan every week. Take initiative and ask an officer for a test, to judge a roleplay, and/or review your plans. If you miss a study session, find out what you missed.

1st States Study Session | Jan 21, 10:00am-3:00pm, Monta Vista Library
See member email for more details.

Congratulations!

Jan 16, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding performance at the 2012 NorCal Career Development Conference. The total distribution of wins are as follows:

Placement Total from Monta Vista Total Percentage
1st 20 52.60%
2nd 22 57.89%
3rd 13 34.20%
Total 55 48.20%

To students who did not do as well as they hoped at the conference, please do not be discouraged. The officer team will be reviewing score sheets for the next week to determine areas for improvement, and you can be sure that we will be updating our competitive preparation program to prepare you for States. Remember, states is a completely new conference. You can participate with a new team, in new events, with new plans; so use NorCal as motivation to be successful at States! That being said, understand that it will take effort for you to be successful at states. This won't be a walk in the park for anybody. Upcoming Events

No Member Meeting
There will be no member meeting this Wednesday. For information about picking up score sheets, see below.

1st States Study Session | Jan 21 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Monta Vista Library
More information is in the weekly email.

Announcements

2012 NorCal Photos | Now
MVDECA's official NorCal photos are up! They can been viewed here and here.

Club Day | Jan 21 at Lunch
Come support DECA at Club Day! We will be selling pizza from a place to be announce at prices to be determined. If you have any requests for where we should purchase pizza, let us know!

DECA Scholarships Deadline | Jan 20
Every year, National DECA offers an array of scholarships through its partners. For our older members, this could be a channel for you to get some scholarship money. A simple, free online application can be accessed at here and must be submitted by January 21 at 8:59pm PST. If you pass the first round, letters of recommendation and transcripts may be required.

States Registration Information | Coming Soon!
We will be hitting the ground running! Look out for States registration information, coming soon. Forms will be released (and due) within the next two weeks. Please note that slots for our states conference are limited, and if necessary we will be making cuts based on attendance at study sessions/mandatory events at NorCal as well as competitive performance. If possible, we hope to take everyone who is interested. More details will be available soon.

Written plans must be mailed and received at CADECA headquarters by February 10th for state competition. MVDECA will pay to mail in plans on your behalf, but they will be due around February 4th. Please plan accordingly.

Summer Internships | Apply now!
Are you interested in working with a Silicon Valley business or local leaders and helping them with marketing, advertising, programming, data entry, and more? Do you want to use your DECA skills in real-world situations? Internships are a great way to do both, and sometimes even earn some money! We want to find out what kind of organizations you want to intern for so that we can get you the best opportunities. Please fill out this form (filling it out will put you on the internship mailing list and you would be one of the first to find out about new opportunities).

We currently have a few internships and will be sending out many more in the weeks to come. If you are interested and would like more information about the internship below and their application processes, please email Shailee Samar.

  1. Programming / Web Content (Mandarin Reader/Writer) with a mobile technology start-up in Mountain View: Student will review, interpret and translate Mandarin language web pages. Other duties will also be assigned for students with C++ and Java programming experience. Work can be done from home after initial training, which must take place on weekday afternoons in Mountain View. 6 to 10 hours per week. Hours and duties can expand in the summer. Starting rate is $10 per hour.
  2. Graphic Design and/or HTML programmers with a Campbell company that makes story board software for the film industry: One position requires familiarity with Adobe Illustrator. The second position requires moderate HTML programming experience. 4 – 8 hours per week. Must be able to do the work on site. Starting rate is $8 - $9 per hour.
  3. Iridescent is a science-education nonprofit that helps to bring cutting edge science, technology and engineering to high school girls, and underprivileged minority children and their families. Interns would be doing all or any of the following: Event planning, Fundraising, Strategic planning, Website work, Design work, Internet research, Technology/computer set-up, Assembling prize bags, Administrative work such as data-entry, Program advising (from the perspective of a student). 5 hours per week and unpaid for the 2nd semester. Most of the work would be done from home.

NorCal/Mock NorCal Updates

Jan 6, 2012

Hello MVDECA!

We usually try to avoid large, obnoxious, bolded, highlighted sentences, but this one is important:

REMEMBER THAT ALL WRITTEN PLANS ARE DUE THIS SATURDAY BY 10:30AM AT MOCK NORCAL. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TURN IN PLANS/HAVE YOUR WRITTEN STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES SIGNED IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR PLANS BY THIS TIME. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE UP YOUR PLANS NEXT FRIDAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THEM IN.

Competitors Arriving Late to NorCal If you will not be able to arrive at NorCal in time for testing at 3:00pm AND you have a legitimate excuse as to why (i.e. you are on an athletics team playing a game on Friday night), please register here. This will allow you to check in at NorCal late and make up missed tests on Saturday. If you're not sure that your excuse pans out, email us and let us know more details.

Mock NorCal Reminders:
Written Plan Turn-In: This will be from 10:00am - 10:30am at the front of the library. Please hole punch and bring in your written plan along with a filled out Written Statement of Assurances. Check to make sure your plan will not receive any penalty points by referencing this Powerpoint presentation. Members who need to turn in written plans, but do not want to register to present can come at any time between 10:00am and 10:30am to drop off their plan, no registration necessary.

Testing: If you are testing at Mock NorCal, you are allowed to bring and use a basic four function calculator. No scientific or graphing calculators are allowed. Please bring your own pencil as well.

Presentation: If you are presenting on a laptop at Mock NorCal, please bring a charger for your laptop so you do not run out of battery.

Dress Code: All Mock NorCal competitors are expected to compete in business formal, just like you will at NorCal CDC. More details are in the schedule included in the member email.

Let us know if you have any questions. Otherwise, good luck at (Mock) NorCal! Expect more details soon about NorCal CDC itself.

Mock NorCal & Written Event Turn-In

Jan 2, 2012

Happy 1st Member Update of the Year! We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday break! (while working on their DECA comps of course). Welcome to January, the official beginning of DECA season :)

Member Meeting | Wed, Jan 4

We will have a member meeting at lunch in P6 on Wednesday, which is to be an odd-block schedule day. We will discuss Mock NorCal and also announce the December Member of the Month! If you cannot make it to Mock NorCal to turn in your written plan (see below), you may turn it in at this member meeting.

Also, if you haven't yet picked up your crewneck, they will be available at the member meeting.

Mock NorCal | Sat, Jan 7

We will be having no more study sessions from now until NorCal. Instead, this Saturday will be Mock NorCal, a practice competition in preparation for the real NorCal coming up in less than two weeks. Register for your event presentation time slots (both written events and roleplays) HERE. Fill this form out before 11:59pm on Wednesday, Jan 4.

Also, don't forget that ALL PLANS FOR written events are due at Mock NorCal (even returning members). You will not be able to turn in your written plan on the day of NorCal. Mr. Schmidt will be taking all plans separately. They will only be accepted between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM, no later. If you cannot attend Mock NorCal, written plans can also be turned in to Mr. Schmidt at lunch in P6 before this Saturday. Please bring your written plan in its entirety (including the Statement of Assurances, table of contents, title page, and full plan) hole-punched and ready to be put into an official DECA binder, which we will give to you that morning. You can find the Statement of Assurances here. Fill it out completely, except for the advisor signature. Make sure that your plan is free of penalty points; they can determine the difference between a 1st place and a no-place. A list of penalty points can be found here.

Mock NorCal will be a full dress rehearsal of NorCal competition. This means that you will be competing in business formal. Any competitors who are not at Mock NorCal in full business formal will not be allowed to compete this Saturday.

Monta Vista DECA Tumblr!

The official Monta Vista DECA tumblr can be found here. On this site, we will post alumni stories, interesting marketing campaigns and tactics, and any other DECA-related stories and marketing resources. If you have any questions about the officers, about MVDECA, about your competition, ask in the ask box and we will get you will receive your answer! Please note that this will not be a location for finding news updates - for that you should consult the Facebook group and member updates. Instead, follow our Tumblr for a different view of DECA on your dashboard.

Happy New Years!

Jan 1, 2012

Time to win NorCal~

Love,
MVDECA♥

Winter Break Update

Dec 27, 2011

NorCal Check-In
This just in! Due to the large increase in DECA membership this year, NorCal testing will now begin at 3:00 pm, much earlier than in previous years. That means that our MVDECA check-in will begin at 1:00 pm. Which means that you will have to miss 6th and 7th period on Friday Jan 13, from which you will be excused. If you are not testing and/or cannot miss 6th period, you may leave at the start of 7th period. Don't forget to tell your teacher beforehand! We strongly recommend that you email your teacher through Schoolloop NOW to make sure you know what you will be missing.

Study Sessions

These are the rest of the study sessions for winter break. Remember that written plans are due Saturday, January 7th, the same day as our Mock NorCal. You should have completed your presentation by then as well. Email your event's prospective officer if you have any questions!

  • Cupertino Library: Tuesday, December 27th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Cupertino Library*: Wednesday, December 28th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*Please note that the location of this study session has been changed from the Monta Vista Library to the Cupertino Library
*Crewnecks will not be available for pickup at these study sessions. Please pick them up in P6 at lunch on Wednesday, January 4th

Formal Attire

Still haven't purchased your blazer, dress shirt, khakis, or other DECA apparel? Shop those Christmas sales! Try Macy's, Nordstrom, or JC Penney's for some good deals. Email us if you have any questions about proper attire.

Happy holidays!

Dec 15, 2011

Winter Break Study Sessions | Saturday, December 17th - Wednesday, December 28th

Need a fun way to relax after stressing for finals? See below. Need a fun way to prepare to win competitions? Come to our winter break study sessions whenever you're in town! The schedule is as follows:

  1. Monta Vista Library: Saturday, December 17th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  2. Monta Vista Library: Tuesday, December 20th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  3. Monta Vista Library: Thursday, December 22nd from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  4. Cupertino Library: Tuesday, December 27th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  5. Monta Vista Library: Wednesday, December 28th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Please remember that Mock NorCal will be held on Saturday, January 7th. Your plans will be due at this date so plan accordingly! We will be sending periodic reminder emails with study session information. Note that study sessions will resume this Saturday.

From now until NorCal, our study session policy is that all competitors should bring any portion of their written plan for which they need help. A basket will be available at the entrance to the library where plans can be dropped off in the morning for officer review.

Member Social | Thurs, Dec 15 at 5:00pm

Ready for the end of finals and the start of Holiday Break? We sure are! Come kick off vacation break with MVDECA's winter member social in downtown San Jose. Meet us at the Downtown Ice skating rink at 5pm to pick up your tickets. If you didn't preorder your ticket, you can still buy tickets at the door for $15. And if you have a phobia of ice or skating or even both -- no fear. You can hang out with your fellow DECA members in the adjacent Christmas In The Park (tons of attractions and vendors) or neighboring downtown shops and restaurants. (Hint: ask an officer, ex. Alok, to take you DECA attire shopping!) Bring all your friends and get ready to have a blast!

Crewneck Order Updates

MVDECA crewnecks have been ordered, but will not arrive before the end of this semester. They will be available for pickup at study sessions over winter break as soon as they are available. Stay tuned for more updates.

Happy holidays!

Good luck on finals!

Dec 7, 2011

Now that we are done with NorCal registration updates, emails can finally be a little shorter:

Study Sessions Plans for Winter Break | 12.5.2011 - 1.2.2011:

There will be no study session this Saturday, December 10th so that we can all study for finals (woo)! However, we will be having study sessions at the Monta Vista and Cupertino library over Winter Break for competitors who will be in Cupertino. Keep your eyes open for more updates about our upcoming sessions over break.
On Saturday, January 7th we will be holding a mock NorCal conference at Monta Vista that will be almost exactly like real competition. You will be expected to submit a completed written plan and dress in full formal for this event. Written plans for NorCal will also be due on the day of the mock conference. Make sure you keep this deadline in mind as you prepare over Holiday Break. We wouldn't want you to be disqualified (and neither would you) for not having your written plan turned in on time and correctly!

Written Event Changes for NorCal

Dec 1, 2011

Hello MVDECA members!

We would like to begin by congratulating Abhijit Kulkarni, Prem Nair, and Ameya Khare for qualifying for ICDC through the DECA Virtual Business Challenge by winning 1st in Western Region. You are truly an inspiration for all of us.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL NORCAL WRITTEN EVENT COMPETITORS:

California DECA experienced a boom in membership this year (partly thanks to MV). As a result, they have changed the competitive event structure so that all Marketing Rep events (ADC, SEPP, FMP) and Professional Selling Events (PSE, HTPS) are now categorized as written events, alongside Operations Research and Entrepreneurship events. You may only compete in ONE written event. This means that if your 2 events are both written events (ex. HTOR and ADC), you may only compete in ONE!

We apologize for the huge inconvenience of this new rule! California DECA failed to alert chapters of its new competition rules for this year, and we discovered this rule just recently. The new "one-cluster-test-only" rule for testing events is still in place as well. If you have difficulties in choosing your events, please feel free to email any officer for guidance. Please email amanda.fong@mvdeca.org if you have already turned in your NorCal forms and need to adjust your events.


In other news...

Winter Member Social in Downtown SJ | Thursday, Dec 15 -- Ice Skating ticket orders due this Friday, Dec 2

We will be having a member social to kick off Holiday Break! All Monta Vista DECA members are invited to meet us at the Downtown Ice Skating Rink at 5PM on Thursday, the last day of finals. Purchase discounted tickets, which includes skate rentals, with MVDECA for $12 per person (unlimited ice time). Address your $12 check to Monta Vista DECA with your name in the subject line and please drop off it off to labeled box in P6 by Friday, Dec 2. Note: you can also purchase tickets at the door for regular price, $15.

Q: What if I don't want to go ice skating? A: There are a variety of other activities available! The Ice Rink is adjacent to Christmas in the Park, which will be in full bloom complete with decorations and attractions. Also, MVDECA will be holding a special dinner fundraiser at a local restaurant, TBA. Don't miss out on the fun!!

Study Session | Saturday, Dec 3

Time and Location TBA later this week! Keep an eye out for a DECA update in your inbox.

Public Relations Project: Shopping Weekend

The Cupertino@Cupertino Public Relations Project team recently finished their first event, the Taste of Cupertino. It was a huge success, and Cupertino residents enjoyed tasting food from 13 different restaurants. Their next event is the Shopping Weekend where local businesses offer deals and discounts in Feb 2012 to encourage Cupertino residents to shop at Cupertino businesses. On weekends, members will be involved in meetings with Cupertino City Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Cupertino businesses. You will be designing websites, flyers and posters, preparing budgets, negotiating contracts, and persuading businesses to sponsor the event. Does this sound like something interesting to you? Spots on our Cupertino@Cupertino team are limited. To find out more or to participate, please email Shailee Samar (shailee.samar@mvdeca.org).

Turn in NorCal forms!

Nov 22, 2011

Happy almost-Thanksgiving Break! Due to the flip-block schedule on Wednesday and because we are so kind, we will not be having a member meeting this week.

NorCal Registration

*** Important: This year, California DECA may enforce a strict cap on the number of teams (10) from each chapter that can participate in a given event. What this means for our competitors is that we may have to limit the number of teams that sign up for any given event. If necessary, our decisions will be made by (1) attendance at study sessions and (2) date when ALL TEAM MEMBERS turn in their NorCal registration forms. Moral of the story (especially for people who haven't been attending study sessions)? Turn in your forms ASAP!

a. Hotel Rooming Assignments due Sunday, November 27 We are allowing you to pick your own roommates! Rules are as follows:
1) Up to FOUR people can sign up for a room together! You may also sign up in groups of 1, 2, or 3 and we will complete your room for you. However, rooms of less than 4 might be broken up.
2) Each group should fill out the google form ONLY ONCE. If you have made a mistake, email us at mvdeca@gmail.com and we will try to fix it
3) Room with your event partners if possible! This will allowed you to practice before competitions. (Co-ed groups being the exception, self-explanatory)
4) If you do not submit your rooming preferences by Sunday, November 27 at 10:00PM, we will choose your room for you! So don't be late.
GIRLS fill out this form. GUYS fill out this form. b. Registration forms and check due Wednesday, November 30 ** Note this is a change from the previous email, but it is consistent with all registration material **
Attached to this email is the 2012 NorCal Registration Packet. READ THROUGH IT CAREFULLY. While filling out the form, be aware that most boxes can be filled on your computer. Please fill out the form before printing it so we don't have to deal with legibility issues.

Be aware of DECA's new rules for events with testing: you may only take a test for ONE cluster type! For example, if you would like to compete in a principles event (all have business administration cluster exam), then you may NOT compete in a Marketing Rep event (all marketing cluster exams). The fee of $165 covers rooming expenses and competition fees. If you have trouble paying the cost due to financial challenges, please talk to Mr. Schmidt in Portable 6.

c. Parent Chaperones/Judges needed!

Every DECA chapter requires a certain student to chaperone ratio. With such a large number of MV competitors, parent chaperones accompany us throughout the conference! We would like to invite interested Monta Vista DECA parents to chaperone students and judge the competitions. Chaperone lodging expenses are covered by MVDECA. If you would like to join us, please fill out the attached forms and bring them to Mr. Schmidt's room. We will confirm chaperon participation as soon as we receive your forms. Thank you.

d. Mr/Mrs. NorCal sign-ups and auditions:

Interested in showing off any special talents and representing Monta Vista DECA in the Ms./Mr. NorCal talent show at NorCal in January? E-mail Diana Liu at diana.liu@mvdeca.org for more information. If you are even slightly talented feel free to sign up! Sign ups will end by December 16 and "auditions" will be held the week before NorCal.

2. NorCal Study Session | Saturday, November 26: 2 PM - 5 PM in the MV Library

Please note the time change due to Thanksgiving break availability. More information is available in the weekly update email.

3. Winter Member Social in Downtown SJ | Thursday, December 15

We will be having a member social to kick off Holiday Break! All Monta Vista DECA members are invited to meet us at the Downtown Ice Skating Rink at 5PM on Thursday, the last day of finals. Though we didn't have enough interest to rent out the rink, we'll be attending at opening hours during its lightest hours. You may purchase discounted tickets, including skate rentals, with MVDECA for $12 per person (unlimited ice time). If paying by check, please write your name in the subject line, and if paying by cash, place the money in an envelope labeled with your name. Please drop off your $12 to labeled box in Mr. Schmidt's room by Friday, December 2 if you are interested in purchasing the discounted ticket. Note: you can also purchase tickets at the door for regular price, $15.

Q: What if I don't want to go ice skating?
A: There are a variety of other activities available! The Ice Rink is adjacent to Christmas in the Park, which will be in full blow complete with decorations and attractions. Also, MVDECA will be holding a special dinner fundraiser at a local restaurant, TBA. Don't miss out on the fun!

4. Community Service Project - Vow of Silence Day | November 30:

Are you interested in supporting children who are silenced by poverty, disease, and exploitation? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of these children all over the world? If so, participate in this years Vow of Silence Day! On November 30th, people all over the world will be remaining silent to raise awareness about children who are silenced because they are denied the right to education or forced to work as child laborers. If you are interested in participating, please email csp2012@mvdeca.org or fill out this form.

It's that NorCal time of year again

Nov 18, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came to our VC Business Plan workshop! Everything you learned will be useful in both your written plans and roleplay events. Speaking of competitions, it's also time for NorCal registration!

*Side note: If you know someone who has turned in their MVDECA membership form but is not receiving emails, please let us know! Member updates are extremely important (especially this one) and there are bound to be mistakes when reading handwritten email addresses.

1. NorCal Registration

a. Hotel Rooming Assignments due Sunday, November 27
We are allowing you to pick your own roommates! Rules are as follows:
1) Up to FOUR people can sign up for a room together! You may also sign up in groups of 1, 2, or 3 and we will complete your room for you. However, rooms of less than 4 might be broken up.
2) Each group should fill out the google form ONLY ONCE
3) Room with your event partners if possible! This will allowed you to practice before competitions. (Co-ed groups being the exception, self-explanatory)
4) If you do not submit your rooming preferences by Sunday, November 27 at 10:00PM, we will choose your room for you! So don't be late.

GIRLS fill out this form.
GUYS fill out this form.

b. Registration forms, waivers, and checks due Thursday, December 1

Here is the 2012 NorCal Registration Packet. READ THROUGH IT CAREFULLY. While filling out the form, be aware that most boxes can be filled on your computer. Please fill out the form before printing it so we don't have to deal with legibility issues.

Be aware of DECA's new rules for events with testing: you may only take a test for ONE cluster type! For example, if you would like to compete in a principles event (all have business administration cluster exam), then you may NOT compete in a Marketing Rep event (all marketing cluster exams). Come to our member meeting for further clarification. The entire registration packet will be due to P6 by Wednesday, November 30th. The fee of $165 covers rooming expenses and competition fees. If you have trouble paying the cost due to financial challenges, please talk to Mr. Schmidt.

c. Written Plans due Saturday, January 7

Late plans may not be accepted, and you will be disqualified from your event. Don't procrastinate! All written plans will be placed in an official DECA binder (provided by us). Remember to attach a signed Written Events Statement of Assurances.

2. Member Meeting | Wed, Nov 16 | EVERYTHING you need to know about NorCal registration!

Want more clarification on NorCal registration? We will be covering the necessary forms, rooming procedures, competition entries, and deadlines for proper registration. Come to Portable 6 at Lunch to find out more. See you there!

3. Study Session | Saturday, Nov 19

Remember those tests we handed out at our last member meeting? "Of course!"

Make sure to bring them, completed, to this Saturday's study session! It will take place at the Monta Vista Library from 10:30AM to 3:00PM. We will be going over answers and teaching curriculum specific to your event cluster (Marketing, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Management). Practice roleplays and previous year's winning business plans will be accessible. We are also holding presentations for written events. Officers are always available for business plan guidance, as well as roleplay judging!

4. Stanford Concessions | Fri, Nov 18 AND Sun, Nov 20

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at a Stanford women's soccer game and learn valuable customer service skills that will come in handy for hospitality & tourism events? (Yes!!!) We are offering TWO dates for you to attend! Feel free to sign up for both. For any date, you must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed.

a. Come and help us this Friday, November 18, starting from 3:30pm at the Cagan Stadium.If you are interested, please sign up here.
b. Come and help us this Sunday, November 20, starting from 11:00am at the Cagan Stadium. If you are interested, please sign up here.

5. CMP Flyer Designing Contest | until Nov 21

Our Creative Marketing Chapter Project is holding a flyer design contest from NOW until November 21. Make a legit flyer for the organization, Free the Children. Prizes and winners will be announced at the end of the contest. If you have questions or would like to submit an entry, please email CMP2012@mvdeca.org. Enter to win now!

6. Winter Member Social | Friday, Dec 16

Want to kick off WINTER Break by CHILLing with DECA (good pun)? Well here's your chance -- we will be having a social in downtown San Jose the Friday after finals! With enough interest, we may be able to rent out the entire Downtown Ice rink (yes the one with palm trees across the street from Christmas in the park). If you are interested in ice skating with us, please fill out this interest form. We will announce the exact fees and time next week!

Learn how to look good!

Nov 8, 2011

Our DeVry team of Carmela, Ani, and Karan represented Monta Vista DECA well last weekend, tying for second place internationally with their LocoMoxion business concept! For those of you looking for similar success, we still have two more opportunities for you: the Finish Line Challenge and the FIDM Runway Challenge! Email jessica.ho@mvdeca.org and prem.nair@mvdeca.org, respectively, to sign up.

Important Events List:

  1. 1. Member Meeting: Wednesday
  2. 2. Venture Capitalist Business Plan Workshop (no study session): This Saturday, registration begins 8 AM at Monta Vista
  3. 3. Creative Marketing Chapter Project -- flyer design contest (cash prizes)
  4. 4. Stanford Concessions (2): Friday, November 18th here; Sunday, November 20th here

Member Meeting | Wednesday, Nov 09

When you meet someone new, he/she/it forms an impression of you within 30 seconds. How do you use those 30 seconds to your advantage? Come to our weekly member meeting in P6 at lunch this Wednesday to find out! We will be covering the essentials to a positive first impression. Learn how to properly introduce yourself.

VC Business Plan Workshop | Saturday, Nov 12 8AM-1PM

Do you want to meet professionals who invest millions of dollars into businesses for a living? (Yes.) We will be holding a Venture Capitalist (VC) Business Plan Workshop at Monta Vista this Saturday, where VC's will be sharing their experience in writing business plans & creating start-ups. You will have a chance to discuss your own ideas and business plans with these VC's. DECA and FBLA chapters from around the Bay Area will be joining us. This event is completely free, and breakfast will be provided! Registration begins at 8 AM in the MV cafeteria. The dress code is business casual. See you there!

CMP Flyer Designing Contest | Nov 7 - 21

Our Creative Marketing Chapter Project is holding a flyer design contest from November 7 to 21. Make a legit flyer for the organization, Free the Children. Prizes and winners will be announced at the end of the contest. If you have questions or would like to submit an entry, please email CMP2012@mvdeca.org. Enter to win now!

Stanford Concessions | Fri, Nov 18 AND Sun, Nov 20

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at Stanford's women's soccer game and learn valuable customer service skills that will come in handy for hospitality & tourism events? (Yes!!!)

We are offering TWO dates for you to attend! Feel free to sign up for both. For any date, you must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed.

a. Come and help us this Friday, November 18, starting from 3:30pm at the Cagan Stadium.If you are interested, please sign up here.

b. Come and help us this Sunday, November 20, starting from 11:00am at the Cagan Stadium. If you are interested, please sign up here.

Trick or Treat!

Nov 5, 2011

Happy Halloween everyone! Also, I realized that these member updates were getting incredibly boring so I've included some of my really awesome bad jokes. I love you all <3 (and for all the dudes that got excited thinking this was Michelle....surprise! It's Ansh).

Important Events List:

  1. Connect with MVDECA's social media pages
  2. Member Meeting
  3. InvestWrite SMG competition
  4. Study Session
  5. Venture Capitalist Business Plan Workshop
  6. Finish Line and FIDM Runway Challenges

Social Media: MVDECA Facebook

Connect with Monta Vista DECA through our social media pages! Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/MontaVistaDECA/ to be alerted with timely updates on competitive opportunities, tours, business and marketing news, and more. Also, most of our alumni visit the page actively so you can talk to them about advice, gossip, and all of DECA's little secrets.

Member Meeting in P6 | Wednesday, November 2 at Lunch

Do you feel behind schedule on your written events? If so, you are not alone (I'm behind too)! We will be teaching you how to get back on track and begin writing your plans at this week's member meeting. Do not discouraged if you have not begun researching or writing about your company; it is normal for many competitors to be in this stage at this time. If you're just fine and on schedule........showoff. Also, we will be announcing and awarding special prizes to the October Member of the Month, so don't miss it!

InvestWrite Stock Market Game Competition

Are you currently participating in SMG? Compose up to 700 words about your investments and you may win a trip to New York City and Wall Street! Entries will be judged based on your understanding of investing, your rationale, and writing style. For more information about this writing competition, visit InvestWrite's website. You must email Prem Qu Nair at prem.nair@mvdeca.org in order to sign up. Good luck!

5th Study Session | Saturday, November 5th

We are aware that many people feel behind schedule in event preparation. This study session will aim to bring everyone back on track for competitive success. We will guide every attendee in writing the first draft of their business plans. We will also teach you business content essential not only to understanding roleplays, but also to understanding the market research aspect of your OR, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Rep events. Be sure not to miss this important study session! It will be in the Monta Vista library from 10:30am to 2pm. Bring laptops if you can!

Venture Capitalist Business Plan Workshop | Saturday, November 12th

How would you like to meet the people who invest millions of dollars into businesses for a living? We will be holding a VC Business Plan Workshop at Monta Vista, where venture capitalists will be sharing their own experience in writing business plans & creating start-ups. You will have a chance to discuss your own ideas and business plans with these VC's. More details will be released shortly (Hint: join our social media pages to receive the quickest updates!).

Finish Line and FIDM Runway Challenges

A bit jealous of the winning DeVry team, who won a trip to the DeVry headquarters and a shot at a free trip to ICDC? Well you still have your chance! DECA is offering two more opportunities very similar to the DeVry Challenge. BOTH competitions will put you in the running for a free trip to ICDC, and we can submit an unlimited amount of entries!

1) Finish Line Challenge: deadline Dec 19, 2011
Research any Finish Line retail location and develop strategies or solutions that will improve areas important to the customer. Teams of up to 3 ppl will present their findings in a 10-minute YouTube video presentation. For details, visit the link above! If you are interested or have questions, please email Jessica Ho at jessica.ho@mvdeca.org. *HINT: this event is very similar to an Operations Research Event! The official guidelines gives you an extremely specific outline to follow.

2) FIDM Runway Challenge: Feb 10, 2012
Teams of up to 3 ppl will make some runway-worthy garment out of recycled clothes/fabrics and then develop a marketing campaign about sustainable fashion! Again, your presentation will be submitted in a 10-minute Youtube video. For details, visit the above link. If you are interested in participating or have questions about the marketing aspect, email Prem Qu Nair at prem.nair@mvdeca.org! For questions about the fashion & clothes-making aspect, email Diana Liu at diana.liu@mvdeca.org. *HINT: this event is similar to a Marketing Representative event, plus fashion!

EDIT: Stanford Concessions | Saturday, November 5th

Hey everyone! We got a last minute call to work Stanford Concessions this Saturday and we need anyone interested to sign up ASAP. Note that you WILL be excused early from the study session (which starts at 10:30am, MV library). So don't worry -- you can go to both!

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at Stanford's women's basketball game and learn valuable customer service skills that might come in handy for hospitality & tourism events? Come and help us this Saturday, November 5, starting from 12:00 pm at the Maples Pavilion. You must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed. If you are interested, please sign up here. Spots are extremely limited! Email jennifer.shen@mvdeca.org if you have any questions.

Register for SVLDC!

Oct 26, 2011

This Saturday is the annual Silicon Valley DECA Leadership Development Conference (LDC)! We will not be having a study session this Saturday, so you don't have an excuse to miss out. See below for more details.

Week of 10/23 - 10/29 Important Event List:

  1. SV Leadership Development Conference (Turn in attached registration form along with $20 by Thursday to P6)
  2. Stanford Concessions Friday, 10/21 - Sign up here
  3. Halloween Pumpkin Carving! Sign up here
  4. Written Events update
  5. Virtual Business Challenge registration
  6. Stock Market Game reminders
  7. Member Meeting: How to dress in business casual
  8. Chapter Projects update

Want more details on what the above updates mean? Look below!

Silicon Valley Leadership Development Conference | Saturday, October 29th:

If you have not yet done so, register for SVLDC! This conference will be taking place at The Harker School in San Jose from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For a fee of just $20, you will receive breakfast, lunch, and a day full of priceless workshops that will be valuable to your success in DECA. You will also enjoy meeting other DECA members from across Silicon Valley. Please wear business casual attire to this event (Don't know what that means? Come to our member meeting tomorrow!). To sign up, fill out the registration form and turn it in to Portable 6 with the fee, in cash or check form (address to Silicon Valley DECA).

7th Member Meeting | Wednesday, October 26th:

What does it mean to dress in business casual attire? Come to a brief member meeting this Wednesday in P6 to find out! We will be modeling how and how not to dress in business casual. Keep in mind that this will not only apply at Saturday's SVLDC, but will also be useful in college, your career, and beyond.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving | Friday, October 28th 3:30 - 4:30 PM:

We need around 20 volunteers to help carve pumpkins for the residents of the Forum Retirement Community this Friday. Volunteers will have an opportunity to interact with the individuals they are paired with. In addition, this event is an annual tradition and the organizers are hoping to transfer more responsibility to MVDECA, so this can be a great way for you to take charge of an event for the future! Another email will be sent to those volunteering. Sign up here.

Stanford Concessions | Friday, October 28 5:00 PM:

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at Stanford's women's volleyball game versus USC and learn valuable customer service skills that might come in handy for hospitality & tourism events? Come and help us this Friday, October 28, starting from 5:00 pm at the Maples Pavilion. You must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed. If you are interested, please sign up here. Spots are extremely limited!

Written Events Timeline (Operations Research and Entrepreneurship)

Competing in a written event? Make sure you don't fall behind! We have attached a very specific timeline for each event. Please look over your event timeline (sent out in this week's email) and verify you are on pace for success. If you think you need help catching up, please email jessica.ho@mvdeca.org for the Operations Research events, and apurv.gandhi@mvdeca.org for Entrepreneurship events.

Also, if you have not already done so, please email Jessica your email address if you are competing in an Research event! She will place you on a special email list where you will receive more specific updates about OR events.

Virtual Business Challenge

The three VBC events have begun! Round 1 is from October 24 to November 18. To participate in Retail, Sports, or Dollars and Sense:

  1. Register with National DECA at the VBC website (click on the event(s) you want to participate in, then click "REGISTER NOW."
  2. Register with MVDECA here.
  3. Mr. Schmidt will then approve teams that have registered with us.

For tips and help, email prem.nair@mvdeca.org or read the corresponding section of your competitions binder, which is also available online.

Stock Market Game Deadline | Friday, October 28th:

SMG Participants: If you are not invested in 3 different stocks and have not made 3 transactions by this Friday, October 28, your team will be disqualified. Make sure you have done both by this deadline to remain in the running. Good luck competitors!

Chapter Projects Update

If you attended the member meeting last week, you may remember that two chapter project teams presented: PRP and CSP. The last group, CMP, did not present, but you can get more information about them below:

Samyu Sridhar, Anna Aswadhati and Anjali Narula (MV 2014) will be leading this year's Creative Marketing Project (CMP) project! Their marketing campaign is for the non-profit organization, Free the Children. While the CSP and CMP teams will be coordinating several events together, the CMP project’s main goal is to make an effective and creative marketing campaign, while the CSP project aims to organize fundraising events for Free the Children. Some upcoming CMP events include a flyer contest and a raffle! Contact CMP2012@mvdeca.org to if you would like to get involved.

For those of you who did not attend last week's meeting, here is a overview of the other two chapter projects' goals for this year:

Janani Prasad, Manvita Tatavarthy, and Suruchi Salgar (MV 2012) will be organizing a Community Service Project (CSP) for Free the Children. This organization aims to stop the exploitation of children by providing healthcare and education. Some upcoming events include a garage sale and an entertainment night! Contact CSP2012@mvdeca.org for more information on how to get involved.

Shailee Samar, the Director of Internships (2014), is leading the Public Relations Project (PRP). The Cupertino@Cupertino project brings our residents and businesses together by encouraging residents to eat, shop, and celebrate in Cupertino! Any members can be involved in meetings with Cupertino City Council and Chamber of Commerce, interviewing and presenting to Cupertino business owners, preparing budgets and contracts, designing flyers that will be sent out to all 20,000 homes, and persuading businesses to sponsor prizes for upcoming events. By being part of this team, you will use your DECA skills in the real business world! Contact PRP2012@mvdeca.org if you have questions or are interested in participating.

Cupertino Library Study Session

Oct 18, 2011

Congratulations to the DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge team of Karan Gugle, Anirudh Kunaparaju, and Carmelia Muljadi, who have placed top 3 internationally with their video presentation! Check out the results on DECA's national website here . Wish them the best of luck as they continue to compete for the top prize, which includes a travel stipend to ICDC 2012.

Week of 10/16 - 10/22 Important Event List:

  1. Cupertino Library Study Session: Sign up for your competitive time slot here on a first come first serve basis - spaces are limited to 10 participants per time slot (we're watching you, be nice). Meet at the 2nd floor of the Cupertino Library. Be early and bring a pencil.
  2. 2nd Member Meeting: We will be discussing Chapter Project events (Community Service Project, Creative Marketing Project, and Public Relations Project). Find out how you can get involved. Wednesday lunch in P6.
  3. Stanford Concessions: This Saturday from 2:00 PM - Stanford vs. Washington football. Sign up here.
  4. SVLDC: Registration forms are here. Fill them out and turn them in to P6.


Want more details on what the above updates mean? Look below!

6th Member Meeting | Wednesday, October 19

Interested in being part of a chapter project committee and earning volunteer hours? Come to this Wednesday's member meeting in Portable 6 to learn about and sign up for this year's 3 chapter projects on community service, creative marketing, and public relations. Contact Diana Liu, Director of Chapter Projects, at diana.liu@mvdeca.org for questions or more information.

4th Study Session | Saturday, October 22

This week's study session will be held at the Cupertino Library, starting at 10:30 AM. The structure of this study session will be unique; we will be having members attend in "waves", so each of you will only be required to stay for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every member who wants to attend must sign up here. We will have waves of 10 people each in 20-minute intervals, and everyone will complete a multiple-choice DECA test and a roleplay. Some officers will be available in the teen center for written plan consultance.

Additionally, members who attend this study session will be able to order the DECA tshirt that was included in membership fees. Members who do not attend will not be able to order their t-shirts until further notice. See you there!

Stanford Concessions | Saturday, October 22

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at Stanford's football game versus Washington and learn valuable customer service skills that might come in handy for hospitality & tourism events? Come and help us this Saturday, 10/22/11 starting from 2:00 pm at the football stadium. You must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed. If you are interested, please sign up here. Spots are extremely limited!

Silicon Valley Leadership Development Conference | Saturday, October 29th

Details about the awaited SVLDC have arrived! This conference will be taking place at The Harker School in San Jose from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For a fee of just $20, you will receive breakfast, lunch, and a day full of priceless workshops that will be valuable to your success in DECA. You will also enjoy meeting other DECA members from across Silicon Valley. Please wear business casual attire to this event. To sign up, fill out the attached registration form and turn it in to Portable 6 with the fee, in cash or check form. This is our first conference of the year. Don't hesitate to register!

Back to Business

Oct 11, 2011

Hello MVDECA members,

Happy Homecoming Week! Attached in the weekly email were some sample plans you should begin looking at as you come up with your ideas for competitions. Please remember that these plans are now standard resources available to all competitors and a baseline of competency. You will have to innovate beyond these plans to succeed.

Federal Reserve Tour | Thursday, October 13:

Last call to turn in forms for our annual Federal Reserve tour trip to San Francisco! You will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the bank and also spend time shopping around SF, including a visit to Ghirardelli Square. Turn in the Federal Reserve registration forms available online (Page 1 and Page 2) to P6 before spots fill up. Remember to get all your teachers to sign off the form because this is an all day event.

No Member Meeting this Wednesday

Due to Powderpuff Finals, we will not be holding a member meeting this Wednesday. However, we would like to remind you that the official DECA guidelines for all competitive events can be found here. Start formulating your business plan ideas and trying the sample test questions to get a head start on your competition!

3rd Study Session | Saturday, October 15:

This week's study session will be held from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Monta Vista Library (late start due to PSAT's). Please bring your competitions binders (BBC kids have already received them) and laptops! We will be handing out comps binders and assigning each of you to counselor groups, where officers will help you get started on written plans. Also, our resource cart containing winning ICDC plans and example roleplays from every event will be accessible. Officers will be staying after 3 PM if you would like additional help.

We are now opening out Competitor's Corner on the MVDECA website here . This section of our site has exclusive resources, including access to Marketing Textbooks as well as information created by your MVDECA competitions team. Volunteer hours will also be updated through the personal accounts. To access your account, use the following combination:

Username: firstname.lastname
Password: MMDDYY[Last 4 digits of cell phone]

For example, if I were Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris, my account would be:

Username: carlos.norris
Password: 0310401234

Silicon Valley Leadership Development Conference | Saturday, October 29

Save the date for our annual SVLDC! We highly encourage all DECA members to attend this conference. It is full of extremely helpful workshops that will give you the competitive edge you need to win your competitions. Details on the time/place and registration forms will be released shortly.

That's all for this week. If you have any questions, please let us know! We look forward to seeing you at this Saturday's study session.

Stay safe, MVDECA!

Oct 5, 2011

We offer our deepest sympathies to those affected by this morning's occurrences. News coverage on the incident can be found here. We ask that everyone stay indoors until the suspect has been detained.

Our weekly member meeting has been cancelled for obvious reasons, and we will NOT be having a make-up meeting tomorrow due to powderpuff. The powerpoint presentation containing important timelines for each competitive event sent out in the email is also available online here. Since we are not able to give a thorough description of each deadline, feel free to email the respective competitions officers for each of your events with questions. The officer listing can be found here. Again, officers and experienced members will be available for consultance at the Diwali Festival's MVDECA booth this Saturday.

Stay safe, Monta Vista DECA!

Diwali Festival

Oct 4, 2011

5th Member Meeting | Wednesday lunch, October 5 in P6

We will be presenting very specific timelines for each competitive event and explaining how to reach each deadline. Following these deadlines is vital to your competitive success, so do NOT ignore this timeline. We will also handing out forms for the Federal Reserve tour to San Francisco that will be taking place next Thursday, October 13. Don't miss out!

Cupertino Diwali Festival | Saturday, October 8th:

Monta Vista DECA will be running the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce booth at this weekend's Diwali festival. Volunteers will interact with community members along with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in representing MVDECA at this event, sign up to volunteer here!

DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge | Top 3 Announced:

We would like to congratulate all the teams that participated in MVDECA's 1st annual DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge! We are excited to announce our chapter winners who will be going on to national competition to represent MVECA. To those who did not win (this time!), we strongly encourage you to build on your ideas for this challenge to participate in later DECA competitive events.

Top 3:

  1. LocomoXion: Anirudh K., Carmelia M., Karan G.
  2. 2. Cardion: Michelle C., Diana L., Swapnil T.
  3. 3. Safescan: Sanjeev R., Albert Q., Kevin T.

The winning video can be viewed here.

Stanford Concessions | Friday, October 7

Do you want to sell food to hungry customers at Stanford's women's soccer game and learn valuable customer service skills that might come in handy for hospitality&tourism events? Come and help us this Friday, October 7th starting from 5:00 pm at the Sunken Diamond. You must be committed to the entire shift and preferably willing to volunteer for as long as needed. If you are interested, please sign up here. Spots are extremely limited!

NO STUDY SESSION this Saturday

Due to the Diwali Festival this Saturday, we will NOT be holding a study session this weekend. However, you are welcome to visit the MVDECA booth at the Diwali Festival in Memorial Park to consult officers for personal event guidance! We are happy to guide you in choosing a company, beginning your market research, or formulating the foundations of your business plan. Everyone should have chosen their events and teammates at this point. Take a look at the official guidelines for your event to get started.

In addition, we apologize for being unable to distribute our competitions binders at this past study session due to printing difficulties. However, we have put up all the competition material online at our resources page -- please check them out there! Please use the member username and password you received at the study session to access the resources.

Harvest Staff Luncheon | Friday, October 21

DECA hosts an annual Harvest-themed Staff Luncheon. We need volunteers who are responsible, organized, artistic, or looking to be a more active member to help with the implementation of this event. Interested? Please fill out this google form to sign up.

We will be limiting the number of volunteers and this will be one step in the selection process. Volunteers will be excused from 4th and 5th periods to set up for the event. Details to follow after form submission. Thanks!

Volunteer!

Sep 29, 2011

Thank you to everyone who came out to our first study session and member barbecue! We hope that everyone learned something new about business industries and also had a great time socializing. Remember to come to our next study session this Saturday -- see below for more details.

2nd Study Session | Saturday, October 1

Our next study session will be taking place this Saturday at the Monta Vista library from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Please be on time because we will start at 10:30 AM sharp. Our previous study session should have given you a good idea of the different industries in business. Now it's time to look into all the relevant DECA events! Besides letting all members access our online and booklet DECA resources (example roleplays, business plans, powerpoint presentations, tests), we will also be distributing competition binders. Everyone should choose their competitive event(s) by the end of the study session. See you there!

Harvest Staff Luncheon | Friday, October 21

DECA hosts an annual Harvest-themed Staff Luncheon. We need volunteers who are responsible, organized, artistic, OR looking to be a more active member to help with the implementation of this event. Interested? Please fill out this google form.

UPDATE:
Diwali Festival | Saturday, October 8th
We will be limiting the number of volunteers and this will be one step in the selection process. Volunteers will be excused from 4th and 5th periods to set up for the event. Details to follow after form submission. Thanks! Come and help MVDECA at the annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 8th! Please fill out this form if you are interested. Spaces are very limited, so sign up soon!

Get Familiar with DECA

Sep 29, 2011

We hope that everyone had a great weekend! A shout out to those who came to our Competitions Fair and explored the wide variety of events DECA offers. To those who didn't, you still have a few weeks to select events and teams. All the officers are here for you to consult in further event guidance. Here is the link to the national DECA's 2011-2012 complete event listing. Please look through the list of DECA events (returning members, there have been some changes made so make sure you are up-to-date!), and start planning and deciding which events you want to do.

3rd Member Meeting | Wednesday, September 21:

As always, our weekly member meeting will be taking place in Portables 5 and 6 this Wednesday at lunch. We will not be announcing our Member of the Month at this meeting because we would like to factor attendance at our member meeting and 1st study session (see below). However, we will be holding more than announcements at this meeting. For all members who missed the Competitions Fair or would like an even better look at events, Mr. Schmidt's room, Portable 6, will be holding a mini "Comps Fair" with event booths and officers for one-on-one event counseling. In a separate room, we will be holding various introductory speaking and DECA activities. If you have already chosen your DECA events, come and join us in a little friendly competition - winners will be receiving prizes! Don't miss out this Wednesday.

1st Study Session / Member BBQ | Saturday, September 24:

Do you want to succeed in your DECA competitions? Then make sure to come to our 1st study session of the year, where we will be teaching you all the fundamentals of business! It will be held at the Monta Vista library from 10:30 AM to 1:00pm this Saturday, September 24. The study session will be followed by a member BBQ with plenty of free food and activities. We hope to see you there!

DeVry Competitor Reminders:

For all members competiting in the DeVry Challenge, don't forget that your video presentations are due via USB stick at our study session this Saturday, September 24. Be prepared to turn it in at the start of the study session. Email apurv.gandhi@mvdeca.org if you have any questions.

Have a good 7-period week!

Competitions Begin!

Sep 13, 2011

Hello Monta Vista DECA members,

Beginning this week, we will be beginning preparations to reclaim our spot as the #1 competitive chapter internationally - here we go!

2nd Member Meeting | Wednesday, September 14th

MVDECA's 2nd weekly member meeting will be held this Wednesday at lunch in Portable 6. At the meeting, we will have a brief overview of DECA competition for those who want to have a head start on deciding what to do. For a more detailed introduction to competitions, see below. DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge competitors, please be sure to attend because Apurv Gandhi will be presenting a crash course on Entrepreneurship and the DeVry Competition.

Competitions Fair | Saturday, September 17th 11 AM - 1 PM

Don't know exactly what a roleplay is (yet)? Never hear of an OR outside a hospital? Come to MVDECA's annual competitions fair! This competitions fair is designed to introduce new members to the various types of DECA competition. This will be a session for members interested in competing to get an in-depth look at our competitive program. Following a short presentation, you will have the chance to explore booths split by competitive category and be able to work with officers one-on-one to help you in making your event choices. We highly encourage all of our members to compete (winning is fun!), but note that this is not required as part of your membership.

1st Study Session & Member Barbecue | Saturday, September 24th

Study sessions are where we prepare our competitors to be successful at the regional, state, and international levels of competition. They include instructional presentations and activities along with direct feedback and guidance from Monta Vista DECA officers. If you plan to win in DECA competitions, you should also plan to attend as many study sessions as you can. For members who cannot attend one, two, few, or all study sessions, please remember that the study sessions are not mandatory. The curriculum we follow for the sessions is very dynamic and it involves a lot of personal interaction between officers and teams. As a result, if you miss a study session, you are missing out on time to get personal help, instruction on some core principles, and time to practice your competition. The final point is the most important as most of our successful members improve through practice.

The basic competitive knowledge that we teach at our study sessions will be, to a large extent, available through our online website under "Members > Competitor's Corner". These resources include example plans, practice roleplays, marketing textbooks, and practice tests. Access to this section will be through a unique username and password that our members will receive at the 1st Study Sessions or by emailing mvdeca@gmail.com after 9/24/11. We choose to protect our resources because other DECA chapters have, in the past, attempted to copy our materials and redistribute them to their members. In addition, members will be given Competitions Binders at the first study session that includes guides on every DECA competitive event and core marketing concepts. To those who cannot attend the session, soft copies of the binders will be available in the Competitor's Corner.

Although you can generally "make up" whatever instruction was given at any given study session - the practice, preparation, and personal help time cannot be so easily made up. Therefore, we strongly recommend that members attend as many study sessions as they can. If you ever feel like you are behind or you need help, please feel free to contact us and we will work to help teach you the material personally at a study session.

That said, we do plan to start our studying with some celebrations, so we will follow our first study session with our annual member barbecue. The barbecue will include food (vegetarian options will be available), along with activities which will help you meet your officers and each other! Members who are unable to attend the study session are also invited to attend the barbecue. This will be a great opportunity to relax after your first DECA study session and hang out with your friends. We hope to see you take your first steps towards competitive success!


As a final reminder, DECA member meetings are held every Wednesday in P6 at lunch.

If you have any questions please email us at mvdeca.org. Have a great week!

Monta Vista DECA Weekly Update, 09.07.11

Sep 8, 2011

We want to begin by saying hello to all our new members for the 2011-2012 school year! Competitions season seems far away right now, but the officer team has been working hard to ensure that we are well on our way to another successful year. If you have turned in a membership application, but did not receive a weekly update on Monday, please contact Amanda Fong at amanda.fong@mvdeca.org to update your email address in our database.


MVDECA Parent Night | Thursday, September 8th 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Please invite your parents to our annual Parent Night to be held at the Monta Vista Library! Let them know that there will be refreshments and coffee to power them through after a long day of work. The Parent Night will include a short presentation by the MVDECA officer team along with alumni and parent presenters. In addition, the California DECA State President Shruti Thundiyil will be present to talk about her experience in DECA. This is their chance to get to know our organization better and have any lingering questions answered. All parents, including non-DECA parents, are invited to attend.

Cupertino Fall Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups | Friday - Saturday, September 9th - 10th

This is the first of many volunteer opportunities that we fulfill as part of our membership in the Cupertino Rotary Club. We traditionally send volunteers to the Fall Festival, held at the Cupertino Library, along with other local DECA chapters - so this a great opportunity to network with local DECA members as well as your DECA officers! Also, as you will find out on Wednesday, volunteer participation is one of the factors considered in deciding Member of the Month candidacy. For those interested in signing up, please fill out this form as soon as possible

DECA Stock Market Game | Tuesday, September 6th

The SMG is a stock market simulation open to all DECA members, and it is an exciting, hands-on way to learn about investment and stock trading. In addition, a freshman team from Monta Vista has already won 1st place internationally for this event, so we know how to prepare you to be the next! For more information, check out the DECA SMG website here , and if you want to sign up please contact Prem Nair at: prem.nair@mvdeca.org.

Use the following template if you are unsure of what to write:

Hello Prem!

My name is ________ and I want to sign up for the Stock Market Game. Oh please, please, please let me know how I should join. I will be forever indebted.

Your humble servant,
________

DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge Signups | Friday, September 9th

For those interested in the DeVry Entrepreneurship Challenge, the first signup deadline is this Friday, September 9th at 11:59 PM. By that time, choose your team and send an email to Apurv Gandhi at apurv.gandhi@mvdeca.org. In the email, please be sure to include your name and your team member's names. Teams that sign up will receive further instruction/tips/how to get advice from Apurv. This challenge is a great way to get started on your business plan ideas and we encourage all our members to participate!

DeVry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge

Sep 6, 2011

Monta Vista DECA members have the exciting opportunity to participate in the DeVry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge. This competition asks members to design, develop, and present ideas for innovative, financially viable businesses. The ideas must relate to one of the following themes: technology, environmental sustainability, personal health, or tourism.

For this challenge, a team must submit a 5 - 10 minute video presentation that will be posted on YouTube for evaluation. Winners will be invited to an all expenses paid trip to Chicago to make a pitch to corporate executives and DeVry's corporate partners. Other prizes include a new laptop and full scholarship for International Career Development Conference expenses.

Each chapter may only submit one video and, as a result, MVDECA will be holding a preliminary competition before the final deadline. We encourage you to get started soon - if you are interested, please contact our Director of Entrepreneurship Apurv Gandhi at apurv.gandhi@mvdeca.org for advice and registration information.

Monta Vista DECA encourages all of our members to create teams (of up to 3!) and participate. Even if you are not chosen to represent Monta Vista DECA, these business ideas will be valuable for other DECA competitions. More updates and can be found at http://www.deca.org/events/entrepreneurshipchallenge/.

Good luck to all competitors!

UPDATE: The signup form is online here! The deadline FOR REGISTRATION is Sept 9; best of luck for all competitors!

EA Games Tour

Aug 28, 2011



Its that time of the year again! The first trip of the 2011-2012 school year is the EA Games tour, held next Thursday, September 1st.

The trip includes a tour of the EA Games campus so you have a chance to see how games are made, and it ends with a trip to the exclusive EA employee store - complete with an employee discount, with games as cheap as $5! To our more entrepreneurial members: think about buying games for your friends and charging a small convenience fee...

Tour forms will be offered to those who have already submitted membership forms. Hurry, as spaces are limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis!

Welcome to Monta Vista DECA

Aug 17, 2011

Monta Vista DECA is pleased to welcome the class of 2015 as well as all other returning students! We hope that you all had a relaxing summer and are ready for an exciting year ahead. We look forward to seeing you at our first member meeting on August 31st in the student center!

What is DECA?

DECA is an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Currently, Monta Vista DECA is one of the largest and most prominent student organizations on campus. MVDECA is dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to enter into 'real world' business situations through competition and hands on learning. MVDECA allows students to network with business professionals as well as other ambitious young leaders and entrepreneurs across the nation at conferences, tours and other workshops. Monta Vista DECA prides itself on being an organization of excellence, and its success shows for it. Some highlights and achievements of Monta Vista DECA:

  • Competitively ranked #1 in California
  • Competitively ranked #2 internationally
  • 6th Largest DECA chapter worldwide
  • Three California DECA state presidents from Monta Vista
  • Alumni success - MVDECA alumni at Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Caltech, MIT, Wellesley, New York University, UC Berkeley, USC, CMU

For more information about Monta Vista DECA, please visit our about us page.

Want to Join?

Registration forms can be downloaded here. Please return the completed form to Portable 6 or any officer with $49 for membership dues.

Questions?

If you have any questions about joining DECA, or want to know more about the organization, feel free to contact any of our officers. Our Director of Membership, Sanjeev Ranga can address any questions or concerns about joining DECA.

New Website

Aug 13, 2011

With a new school year comes a fresh new start and a fresh new look!
MVDECA is also transitioning to a new site system, the latest build of which can be found at beta.mvdeca.org

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