9/26 DECA Meeting

Agenda

• Picking an Event
• Mentorship Program
• Reminders/ Housekeeping
• Time to Talk with the Exec Board

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Career Clusters

*Good Starting Place*

Types of Events

Prepared Event

Case Study/ Role-Play

Individual

Team

*Correlating Comp-Site linked*

Prepared Event

• Prepare prior to competition
• Ranges from 1-3 people (varies by category)
• Some require a 15 page paper
• Presentation time is 20 minutes (1-2 judges)
• Less populated
• Less allocated chapter prep time**

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Prepared Event

*Email Linked*

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Case Study- Individual

• Propose a solution/ response to a prompt *will show*
• 30-minute preparation time (with computer)
• 15-minute presentation time (1-2 judges)
• Do not see prompt prior to prep time
• Score composed of role-play AND AN EXAM!
• Exam is based off of cluster and 100 questions

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Case Study- Individual (pt.1)

*Email Linked*

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*Sample Prompt Linked*

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Case Study- Individual (pt.2)

*Email Linked*

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*Sample Prompt Linked*

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Case Study- Team

• Propose a solution/ response to a prompt *will show*
• You compete with 1 other member
• 60-minute preparation time (with a computer)
• 15-minute presentation time (1-2 judges)
• Do not see prompt prior to prep time
• Score composed of just the role-play- NO EXAM!

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Case Study- Team(pt.1)

*Email Linked*

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*Sample Prompt Linked*

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Case Study- Team(pt.2)

*Email Linked*

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*Sample Prompt Linked*

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Instructions

Performance Indicators

Prompt/ Problem

Challenge/ Task

Sample Event

Advice for Picking

• Pick based off your (or your partners) strengths
• Classes you may have taken
• Past jobs/ experience
• Look through the linked examples and see what you are interested in
• Pick based off of the career cluster
• Ex: a business admin. major may want to pick in the “Business Manage + Admin.” career cluster
• Choose a partner you trust and work well with (if applicable)
• Talk to the members who have competed in that event (linked)

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Link

Event Interest Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewsX8NF18ngFuV587W0IslZ0vX3Tebafr5xKkSpTlT7BrzRw/viewform?usp=sf_link (also will be linked in email)

• Not binding- no need to worry if you are not 100% sure yet!
• Lets us know general interests so we can begin working on prep materials
• Due: Sunday 10/2

Questions?

If you have additional questions or need any help or resources please contact your mentor (coming soon) or talk to Kayla Buth

(763) 458- 6517 or Kbuth@wisc.edu

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DECA Mentorship Program

Mentors

• Incoming (or returning) DECA member have the opportunity to pair up with a returning UW-DECA Member
• Purpose: advice on events, competition prep, any classes/ college questions, a friend in general
• Good leadership opportunity for returning members
• highly recommend signing up

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DECA Mentorship Program

Mentors

• How does it work?
• Fill out form that will be sent out in an email (due 10/2)
• We will match you with someone who has similar interests (we will send out an email)
• Your mentor will reach out to you and come up with a plan
• We will have allotted time after meetings to talk with your mentor

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Questions?

If you have additional questions about the mentorship program please contact Kayla Buth (kbuth@wisc.edu) or Josh Mumm (jjmumm2@wisc.edu)

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Follow Us on Social Media!

UW Madison Collegiate DECA

@decauwmadison

@UWMadisonDECA

@DECA_UWMadison

Dues/ Finances

• $65
• Due October 24th
• Reach out if you have any concerns (there are plenty of options)
• Goes towards national/state DECA fees, t-shirts, etc.

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Reminders/Upcoming Events

• NEXT WEEK
• Ice Breaker Social-Get to Meet the Chapter
• Fun Games + Snacks + DECA
• DUE: Mentorship Program Form and Event Interest Form 10/2
• Coordinator applications will be opening 10/2!
• Check email for updates!
• Check out our website for meeting links, competition prep, contact information, and more!!