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If there’s one thing that’s true about DECAmembers, it’s our ability to surprise you. Justwhen you think you’ve seen it all, we find a wayto break through to the NEXT LEVEL. Digging deepto overcome the odds is second nature toemerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Within eachof us lives a ceaseless desire to exceedexpectations and rise higher and higher to newTable of Contentslevels of success. This is not just another year.This is our chance to break free of our routinesand challenge the status quo. This is the year wepush our limits and set our sights higher thanDistrict Map . 4ever before.General Information . 5State Action Team . 6 NEXT LEVEL Leadership Step up to theMembership. 7-10challenge of guiding your chapter orassociation as you impact your school andConferences . 11-13community.Comprehensive Learning Program . 14-16 NEXT LEVEL Learning Launch yourself toAdvisor Resources . 16new heights as you acquire the skills neededAlabama Calendar of Events . 17-18to be successful in college and your career.Conference Dress Code. 19 NEXT LEVEL Opportunity Elevate yourselfComprehensive Consent Form . 20-22to a whole new world of travel, networking,Competitive Events Overview . 23-28professionalism and innovative ideas.Competitive Events Poster. 29 NEXT LEVEL Competition Rise to the top ofCompetitive Events Exam Blueprints . 30your chosen competition by claiming DECADECA Chapter Campaigns . 31Glass on the international stage.DECA Challenges . 32 NEXT LEVEL Achievement Reach new levelsAlabama State Action Project . 33-37of success as you earn scholarships andNational DECA Calendar. 38recognition for your many accomplishments.DECA on Social Media . 39No matter what your dreams and goals for theCool Ideas. 40-42future, propel yourself to the NEXT LEVEL withProgram of Leadership Template . 43DECA.3

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Information for 2020-2021Membership DuesStudent- 14 ( 8 national and 6 state)Advisor/Alumni/Professional Dues: 14 ( 8 national and 6 state)Register & Renew Members online. Send payment with invoice to:DECA, IncAttn: Membership Department1908 Association DriveReston, VA 20191In addition to an official membership card and pin, DECA membersreceive access to DECA direct, have opportunities to attendconferences designed to prepare them for college and careers, canearn recognition and prove their knowledge in DECA’s CompetitiveEvents Program, can earn their share of more than 300,000 inscholarships and more. DECA membership is for one school year. TheNational minimum chapter size is ten (10) student members and one(1) advisor (or any combination of 11 paid members).Membership DeadlinesAlabama Initial Membership RosterNovember 15, 2020Membership Deadline to register for CDCJanuary 11, 2021**Membership DUES must be mailed by this dateAlabama CDC DeadlineJanuary 21, 2021Alabama Career Development ConferenceFebruary 24-25, 2021International Career Development ConferenceApril 24-27, 2021New or Reactivating ChaptersIf you are a new chapter or need to reactivate, contact the national office orsend an email to julie.crockett@alsde.edu to receive more information. Pleaseinclude your name, school address, and school email address.State & National ThemeThe 2020-2021 State & National Theme is: “NEXT LEVEL”Logos supporting this theme are available now.Alabama DECA Website:www.alabamadeca.orgCheck here for the latest chapter news throughout the state and to registerfor state conferences and competitions.National DECA Website:www.deca.orgThe National DECA website is maintained by the national office. Check this site torenew your membership, register for national conferences, and browse theresources section.5State Office:Julie CrockettAlabama DECA CharteredAssociation AdvisorP. O. Box 3021013311 Gordon Persons BuildingMontgomery, AL 36130Email: julie.crockett@alsde.edu Phone:334-694-4754National Office:DECA, Inc.1908 Association DriveReston, VA 20191Phone: (703) 860-5000Fax: (703) 860-4013Executive Director: Frank PetersonFrank@deca.orgChief Program Officer: ChristopherYoung Christopher@deca.org

ALABAMADECAState PresidentAnna KimAuburn High School1701 E Samford AveAuburn, AL 36830Annak2003@gmail.comAdvisor: Lanette Fargasonlfargason@auburnschools.orgExecutive Officer TeamState Vice PresidentJe’Cory Crenshaw, Jr.P.D. Jackson-Olin High School1300 Avenue FBirmingham, AL 35218jrcrenshawjr@gmail.comDistrict 1 Vice PresidentIan SwansonG.W. Carver High School3900 24th St NBirmingham, AL 35207Ianswanson2k@gmail.comAdvisor: Dorothy strict 3 Vice PresidentHannah DanielHoltville High School10425 Holtville RoadDeatsville, AL 36022hldaniel@crimson.ua.eduAdvisor: Jennifer Danieljennifer.daniel@elmoreco.comBack Row (L to R): Ian Swanson, Hannah Daniel, Antoine HasberryFront Row (L to R): Je’Cory Crenshaw, Jr., Anna KimDistrict 4 Vice PresidentAntoine HasberrySelma High School2180 Broad StreetSelma, AL 36701hasberry2014@gmail.comAdvisors: Janice Lane, Ronald lmacityschools.orgSCHEDULE A VISIT WITH A STATE OFFICER!CHOOSE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALUse this form to submit your A-STATE-OFFICER-VISIT-REQUEST-FORM/6

What’s in it for theMEMBERSHIPDECA members can begin their experience by enrolling in a marketing,finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship, or any business-related course. Theycan retain their membership in DECA as long as they are actively pursuingcourses in one of the content areas. As part of a high school chapter, DECAmembers can take full advantage of DECA activities while preparingthemselves to be college and career ready upon graduation.DECA membership is open year-round; however, members and advisorsshould note eligibility deadlines to participate in conferences andcompetitive events. Members must be registered AND PAID to nationaloffice in order to be eligible to register for Alabama Career DevelopmentConference.All membership dues must be submitted to DECA, Inc.Membership Dues: 14 / National DECA ( 8) Alabama DECA ( 6)All membership must be submitted and payment sent by January 11, 2021 to be eligible toregister for Alabama CDC.ALABAMA DECA RDECA brings the classroomto life and gives you thetools to promote yourprogram, enrich yourclassroom using instructiontools, extend learningbeyond the classroom, andenhance your teachingskills. DECA can help attractyour ideal students. DECA brings visibility toyour program. DECA connects you witha network of 5,000 teachers with similarinterests and courseassignments. DECA’s businesspartners provide local,state, and internationalassistance.Register m/deca#2018-20192019-2020Chapter Recognitions for Membership:Honor Roll: increased membership* from previous yearDECA Gold Chapter: membership totals of 100 members**membership must be submitted and paid by January 11 for recognition at CDC7Complete theMembershipCampaign:www.deca.org/campaigns(due December 1, 2020)

Website: ame: This is your chapter ID. (It will begin as 102H- . Followed by your chapter’s unique number)Password: set by youIssues logging in: Forgot Chapter ID?o If you are a returning chapter, you can find your Chapter ID on a previous invoice, registration, ormembership document.o If you are a new chapter, you can search your emails for your approval status information titled“Your Chapter Request Has Been Approved” Forgot Chapter Password?o Once on the membership website (https://membership.decaregistration.com/deca#) click theblue button labeled “Forgot Password”. You will need the following information Chapter ID Advisor Email First & Last NameoAn email to reset will then be sentEach year you will be tasked with Graduating and doing a Roll Forward of your students’ Grade in the system. To dothis take the following steps:Part 1: Graduate Once in the membership site find the red buttonlabeled ‘Graduate’ The system will then populate your screen withstudents listed as grade 12 during the 19-20academic year. On this screen you can updatetheir post-graduation email address if you’d like, or you can move forward to the next step. Select which students you want to move to your alumni tab (this does not add them to an invoice, it justmoves them to a different screen for now) using the checkbox under the “Graduating” tab. Once you havethose students selected you can click “Graduation Complete” at the bottom of the page. (Note: You may alsoelect to drop them but having their names and contact information on the alumni tab allows you to track andkeep a database of former members, with the hopes of engaging them later. Again, you are not billed fortheir membership unless you later add them as an alumni/professional). A confirmation dialogue box will appear for your approval. Click Yes if you’re ready to move on.8

Part 2: Updating the remaining students from the previous year Click on the Red Edit Students button Here you must update the remainingstudent roster from previous years. If astudent is not returning you may elect toDrop them from this list at this time using the “Drop” buttonon the right side of that student’s row.o Click the blue button labeled Bulk Grade Rollforward Confirmo Scroll to bottom of the page and click Bulk Edit Complete Yes The number one call we receive is from advisor’s that don’t see this newbutton appear after the rollforwardo Once complete, you are now able to add new studentsPart 3: Add your new members After graduating and rolling forward your previous roster, the Edit Students button is now replaced with anAdd Students button. You may add students three different ways:o Individual member entryo Bulk CSV Upload (recommended)o Bulk Member CSV Entryo There are templates available for bothBulk options to make it easier for you.Information required to submit studentso First and Last Nameo Years as a DECA Member This includes the current year, so all new members will have a 1, and returning members maybe 2-4.o Grade in school - 9-12 formato Member Title Ex: Chapter member, chapter officer, etc.Information asked, but not requiredo Gender & Demographic You may select the Opt-Out option for both of theseo Contact Information Phone Number and Email addresso Date of Birtho Field of Employmento T-Shirt SizeAfter you add and review your students, click Select/De-Select All to decide which students you will then submit formembership and be invoiced for using the red Submit Membership button.9

The membership system has three identifications for membership: unsubmitted, submitted and not paid,and paid. You can tell the current status of your roster by viewing the Students tab ubmitted – This means that their information is in the system, but has not yet been invoiced, thereforethey are not yet official members. In the system, this is indicated by having a checkbox next to their nameas shown below. To submit, you will need to check that box and hit the red Submit Membership button.Submitted, but not paid – This means that you have submitted your student(s) but the payment has notyet been received or processed by National DECA. The phrase Pending will appear to the left of the student.Pending status allows them to participate in programs like the Virtual Business Challenge, Stock MarketGame, and the free online practice testing provided by Alabama DECA, but they will not be allowed toregister for JLDC or CDC until payments have been processed by National DECA. (This process takes up tothree weeks to process so keep that in mind in making payments.) You will receive a payment receipt viaemail once processed, and the members on that invoice will be converted to paid.Paid – This is the final step for membership and will allow you to register these students for Stateconferences and competitions. All members must be PAID before registering for JLDC and CDC. The phraseMember will appear next to their name. They will also then be able to access the student portal for itemslike previous ICDC transcripts and their membership card.10