Illinois DECA State Officer Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

DECA prepares the next generation to be?

Community Oriented (correct)

Academically Prepared (correct)

Professionally Responsible (correct)

Experienced Leaders (correct)

What is the NAB?

National Advisory Board

What is the mission statement of DECA?

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Which of the following are associations in the Central Region? (Select all that apply)

Minnesota Signup and view all the answers

What is the most recent DECA Direct article?

Check DECA Direct before the test, released every Tuesday. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Co-Directors of Illinois DECA?

Mr. Varanauski and Mr. Weber Signup and view all the answers

When was DECA founded?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

What year was Illinois DECA founded?

1957 Signup and view all the answers

What does DECA stand for?

Distributive Education Clubs of America Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of DECA Headquarters?

DECA Inc., 1908 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of Illinois DECA last year?

Charles Kang Signup and view all the answers

Who is the executive director of DECA?

Lou Digioia Signup and view all the answers

What are the four levels of DECA?

High School, Collegiate, Alumni, Business Professional Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 P's of marketing?

Product, Price, Place, Promotion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are competitive event categories? (Select all that apply)

VBC Signup and view all the answers

What are DECA's colors?

Blue and Gold Signup and view all the answers

What is DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program (IACP)? (Select all that apply)

Integrates into Classroom Instruction Signup and view all the answers

What are the four geographic territories? (Select all that apply)

Central Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Illinois State Conference held?

Hyatt Regency O'Hare (Rosemont, IL) Signup and view all the answers

Where is CRLC and when is it?

Detroit, MI (November 16-18th) Signup and view all the answers

Where is Officer Training?

Naperville Signup and view all the answers

Where was CRLC last year?

Omaha, NE Signup and view all the answers

What are the attributes and values? (Select all that apply)

Competence Signup and view all the answers

What are the four points of the DECA diamond? (Select all that apply)

Civic Consciousness Signup and view all the answers

How many chapters are in high school DECA?

About 3,500 Signup and view all the answers

How many members are in high school DECA?

About 200,000 Signup and view all the answers

How many chapters and members are in Illinois DECA?

55 chapters with 3,500 members Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic cycle? (Select all that apply)

Contraction Signup and view all the answers

How often is DECA Direct issued?

Every two months Signup and view all the answers

What month is National DECA Month?

November Signup and view all the answers

Who is the IL DECA State Staff?

Barbara Weber Signup and view all the answers

Who is the State Officer Advisor?

Karen Bear Signup and view all the answers

Who is the South Suburban DECA Contact?

Mike Cicirale Signup and view all the answers

Who is the North Suburban DECA Contact?

Brian Lukens Signup and view all the answers

Who is the West Suburban DECA Contact?

Jared Young Signup and view all the answers

Who is the IFME President?

Robert Uribe Signup and view all the answers

Who is the IFME Vice President?

Devin Cygnar Signup and view all the answers

What is State Objective #1?

To assist local chapters in the growth and development of DECA Signup and view all the answers

What is State Objective #2?

To further develop a respect for education in marketing and management, which will continue to occupational competence Signup and view all the answers

What is State Objective #3?

To promote an understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the State Vision Statement?

To provide the DECA experience for every student who seeks it throughout Illinois, especially those students interested in all aspects of business. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current National President?

Andrew Weatherman Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DECA Overview

DECA prepares students to be academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.
Founded in 1946, DECA is known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America.
Illinois DECA was established in 1957.

DECA Mission and Structure

Mission: Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management globally.
Four levels of DECA: High School, Collegiate, Alumni, Business Professional.

DECA Competitions and Marketing

Competitive events include VBC, Written Events, and Roleplays.
The 4 P's of marketing are Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.

Organizational Hierarchy

Current Illinois DECA Co-Directors: Mr. Varanauski and Mr. Weber.
Executive Director of DECA: Lou Digioia.
Illinois DECA State Staff includes Barbara Weber; State Officer Advisor is Karen Bear.

Geographic and Local Chapters

Central Region associations include 13 states, such as Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
Illinois DECA consists of 55 chapters and approximately 3,500 members.

Key Meetings and Conferences

Illinois State Conference held at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL.
CRLC location: Detroit, MI (November 16-18).
Last year's CRLC was held in Omaha, NE.
Officer Training is conducted in Naperville.

Learning and Values

DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program (IACP) promotes integration into classroom instruction, practical applications of learning, business connections, and competition.
Key attributes and values of DECA include competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
The DECA diamond highlights vocational understanding, civic consciousness, social intelligence, and leadership development.

National and State Statistics

Approximately 3,500 high school DECA chapters exist, with around 200,000 members nationwide.
DECA Direct publication frequency: every two months; latest article released every Tuesday.

Recognition and Celebrations

National DECA Month is celebrated in November.
Current National President: Andrew Weatherman; CRVP position information is incomplete.

Contact Information

South Suburban DECA contact: Mike Cicirale.
North Suburban DECA contact: Brian Lukens.
West Suburban DECA contact: Jared Young.
IFME leadership: President Robert Uribe, Vice President Devin Cygnar.

State Objectives and Vision

State Objective #1: Assist local chapters in growth and development.
State Objective #2: Develop respect for marketing and management education leading to occupational competence.
State Objective #3: Promote citizenship awareness in a competitive enterprise system.
Vision Statement: Provide DECA experiences to all interested students in Illinois, particularly in business.

DECA Colors

Official colors of DECA are blue and gold.

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