REGISTRATION KITNOVEMBER 12-14, 2015

WYNDHAM NEW YORKER HOTELNEW YORK CITY

LEADERSHIPACADEMY

LEADERSHIPACADEMY

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Each attendee must list a first choice and a second choice industry. Many off-site experiences have limited availability—especially for those who register after the due date.

Register by October 7th and receive one FREE registration for every

12 paid!

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONThis conference reinforces concepts taught in the Academic Cluster Areas supported by Collegiate DECA programs.

• Describe the role of financial institutions

• Explain types of financial markets

• Discuss the impact of technology on the banking industry

• Explain career opportunities in merchandising

• Explain the relationship between customer service and distribution

• Explain current retail trends driven by global trade

• Explain career opportunities in hospitality

• Describe the role of sales and marketing in hospitality

• Explain the role of promotion as a marketing function

• Identify the impact of product life cycles on marketing decisions

National Curriculum Standards for Business Administration

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Five different industry areas are available to attendees; each with site visits, presentations from business and industry professionals, and a team case study. Register early to ensure your spot in the industry of your choice!

Advertising in the Big Apple

Fashion Merchandising + Marketing

Hospitality + Culinary Arts

International Business + Finance

Sports Entertainment + Marketing

Get ready to hit the city running! This itinerary is full of experiences that will keep you on the go! Use this as a guide in planning your trip as specific agenda items will continuously be posted as activities and speakers are confirmed.

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opening Session

Program Welcome + Orientation

Guest Speaker

Networking Activity

Orientation to Team Case Study + Team Assignments

7:00 PM Dinner and Evening on Your Own

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

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* Schedule subject to change. Check deca.org/college-programs/cla for updates.

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THURSDAYNOVEMBER 12

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Off-site Tours and Industry Presentations

Students will participate in activities throughout the city in one of the 5 industry areas.

Teams Work on Case Studies

Before 7:00 PM Teams Submit Case Study Solutions

Teams will submit a one-page outline/executive summary of their case study solutions. If needed, limited computer access and printing will be available. Teams have the option of emailing files or transferring via usb drive.

7:00 PM Dinner and Evening on Your Own

FRIDAYNOVEMBER 13

8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Team Presentations and Judging

Learn From the Pros

12:00 Noon Lunch on your own

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Session

Leadership, Management and Career Seminars

Recognition of Top Team From Each Track

Team and Chapter Photo Opportunities

SATURDAYNOVEMBER 14

Deadline: October 12, 2015After this date, rooms are subject to availability and room rates may increase.

AYANLE SAMANTAR DECA INC.Ayanle_Samantar@deca.org (703) 860-5000 ext. 249

Just get here! DECA has the ultimate leadership experience waiting for you with off-site tour experiences and presentations from top industry professionals. Network with student and faculty leaders from throughout North America. Work with a team to analyze a case study and present to industry experts.

$145* per attendeeThe conference registration fee applies to Collegiate DECA members/advisors/head of delegation and includes the following:• Opening Session Speakers

and Networking• Experiential Leadership

Activities• Behind-the-Scenes look at

New York City (subway pass included for Friday)

• Team Case Study• Certicate of Completion

Deadline: October 12, 2015 *See Refund Policy section of registration kit

Late Registration Fee: $165.00. Attendees who register after October 12 will receive the same program materials and benefits as those who register by October 12 (subject to availability of tickets, etc.).

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REGISTRATION ACCOMODATIONS AIR TRAVEL

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TRAIN TRAVEL

$239 per room night (One or two beds | 1-4 people)

A $10 per person mandatory portage fee for carrying one bag to the guest room will be added. A $5 per room hotel processing fee will be added.

Wyndham New Yorker

481 8th AvenueNew York, NY 10001Phone: (212) 971-0101

John F. Kennedy (JFK)New York, NY

15 miles from hotel

Newark (EWR) Newark, NJ

15 miles from hotel

LaGuardia (LGA) Queens, NY

9 miles from hotel

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Penn StationNew York, NY

.4 miles from hotel

JEFF COLLINS DECA INC.Jeff_Collins@deca.org (703) 860-5000 ext. 215

CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

Registration for this conference will take place online at www.deca.org/college-programs/cla. All student attendees must be on a submitted DECA roster to register.

For the online registration process, collect the following information from each attendee:• name• beneficiary information• industry area (first and second choice)

• birthdate

CONFIRMATION: If you have not received a registration confirmation email from DECA within two days after submitting your online registration, please call Ayanle Samantar at (703) 860-5000 x 249.

CHANGES AND SUBSTITUTIONS: All changes must be submitted in writing to DECA Inc. by e-mailing ayanle_samantar@deca.org.

To ensure your chapter’s attendance, send to DECA Inc. as soon as possible before the deadline date of October 12:• online registration and

housing materials• $145 registration fee for

each person• $10 portage fee for each person• hotel deposit equal to one night’s

stay per room• $5 per room reservation

DECA Inc. Collegiate DECA

Leadership Academy1908 Association Drive

Reston, VA 20191

Acceptance of your conference registration and rooming list will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will not be held without payment. Do not book your airfare without notification from DECA that you are registered for the conference.

Upon acceptance of the registration, DECA will invoice you for the balance of your chapter’s hotel cost. The balance must be received at DECA by November 11. Please do not send registration forms or money to the hotel.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Check, purchase order, or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express) are accepted. A 4% convenience fee will be assessed for any charged amount.

REFUND POLICY: REGISTRATION: All cancellations must be in writing by the advisor/head of delegation. If notification is received on or before October 19, the chapter will be issued a full refund. If notification is received between October 20 and November 10, the chapter will be issued a $50 refund per canceled registration. No refunds will be given to cancellations made on or after November 11. Substitutions may be made at any time without penalty.

Conference participants must stay at the conference hotel.

Included with rooms reservations:• In-room wireless Internet• 24-Hour access to Fitness Center• 24-Hour use of the Hotel’s

Business Center (Not to include shipping)

• Complimentary local, long-distance and international calling

Make your hotel reservations in the online registration system with DECA Inc. As DECA Inc. holds tax-exempt status, DECA Inc. will manage hotel reservations as a cost-saving service to members. Therefore, there will be a $5 fee per room reservation. For example, if you were registering ten rooms, you would pay an additional $50 (while saving 15% in taxes).Once the hotel block has been filled, attendance will be closed.

Advisors should bring signed copies of the Conference Delegate Practices and Procedures and Dress Code for each participant. These do not have to be turned in to conference coordinators but should be kept available by the advisor for reference. You can find the general DECA dress code at www.deca.org/college-programs/cla.

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REGISTRATION AND HOTELPAYMENT

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CONDUCT AND DRESS CODE

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HOTEL: A cancellation less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival will result in a charge equal to one night’s stay. No-shows will result in the same penalty. Reservations and cancellations must be directed to DECA Inc. Any refunds will be processed through DECA Inc. after the conclusion of the conference. Refunds will be made in early December.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

You must register your group on site on Thursday, November 12, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Wyndham New Yorker to receive name badges and other conference materials and to learn about any agenda changes before the opening session.

Wednesday afternoon and evening early registration appointments can be made. You are encouraged to register as soon as you arrive so that conference management can accommodate any changes or special needs that you may have.

The hotel has been advised to make no charges to rooms. A credit card can be used to allow other charges to the room; however, for students we recommend that they be instructed to pay for in-room movies, meals, etc., on a cash basis and not charge such items to the room. Keys will not be distributed until the chapter’s invoice has been paid in full.

No refunds will be given for early checkout.

Each group/chapter will be assigned rooms prior to arrival (pending availability). Therefore, it is imperative that you indicate approximate arrival time. This way the hotel can schedule specific times rooms must be assigned for your group (pending availability, after 3:00 p.m.). Room assignments and keys will be assembled and ready for distribution as requested. Please be sure that all rooms are locked at all times. The hotel staff has been instructed not to admit students into rooms if they do not have a key.

Head of Delegation will be responsible for verifying personnel assigned to specific rooms. Hotel will assign rooms by group/chapter together as best as possible; however, proximity is not guaranteed. No more than four (4) persons may stay in a room.

All guest room payments should already have been taken care of upon check-in. Also, the hotel has been advised to make no charges to any rooms without a credit card or deposit. Nevertheless, because of the large number of student involved, the Head of Delegation is asked to assume the responsibility for all charges incurred by their group. If you wish to deviate from this practice you must work it out with the hotel prior to the conference.

Each Head of Delegation should keep a copy of the rooming list, which was mailed/faxed/emailed to DECA Inc. at the time the accommodations were requested. On the day prior to checkout, the Head of Delegation should give the list, with the current room numbers to the front desk agent, who in turn will pull out all incidental bills for the group. The Head of Delegation will make sure all of the group’s accounts have been settled.

Any checkouts after 12 noon are considered late checkouts and may result in additional charges. Any such charges must be paid by the group.

HOTEL CHECK-IN AFTER 3:00 PM

HOTEL CHECK-OUT BEFORE 12:00 PM

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