november 21-23, 2014josh’s journey began at age nine, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of...

NOVEMBER 21-23, 2014WASHINGTON, D.C.

These last few months, you’ve posted, Instagrammed, and tweeted your

excitement for this year’s Ultimate DECA Power Trip, which promises to be one

of DECA’s most power-packed conferences of the year.

When you arrived in Washington, D.C., you took a huge step towards success.

There’s no better place to learn how to become the best leader you can be than

in the city known for its powerful and innovative leaders. Whether this is your

first DECA leadership conference or one of many, the Ultimate DECA Power

Trip offers dynamic and exciting programs that will help you power-up your

skills as a leader.

While in D.C., be sure to network with industry leaders, successful

entrepreneurs, and DECA members from all over. This is your chance to

reach out, make connections and meet new people. Use social media to stay

engaged with all of the awesome activities lined up these next few days. Use

#DECAPOWERTRIP on twitter and instagram this weekend and make sure you

are part of the conversation!

Having been to the Ultimate DECA Power Trip before, we can assure you that

you are in for a great conference! These next few days are full of opportunities

that can only enhance your leadership skills and DECA experience. Our

challenge to you is to take every opportunity to network with other leaders,

expand your leadership potential and explore the city. The wait is finally over,

now get ready to power-up!

WELCOME

JUAN SANCHEZNORTH ATLANTIC REGION VICE PRESIDENT

AMAR HODZICSOUTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT

ZACK SCHAJAEXECUTIVE PRESIDENT

GREETINGS FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

#DECAPOWERTRIPWWW.DECA.ORG 1

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMCOMPETITIVE EVENTS EXPERIENCE■ Congressional Hall A | See page 13.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

AG

ENDA

AT-

A-G

LA

NC

E

1:00 PM - 4:00 PMREGISTRATION■ Congressional Registration Desk

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Visit decadirect.org for all the latest conference highlights.

7:00 PM - 8:15 PMOPENING SESSION■ Grand Ballroom | See page 5.

8:30 PM - 9:15 PM 9:30 PM - 10:15 PMLEADERSHIP LABS■ See pages 7 and 9.

11:30 PMCURFEW

7:00 AM - 4:30 PMCONFERENCEHEADQUARTERS■ Congressional Registration Desk

8:30 AM - 9:00 AMMORNING RALLY■ Grand Ballroom | See page 11.

7:00 AM - 4:30 PMSHOP DECA IMAGES■ Meeting Room 19

8:00 AM - 4:00 PMCOLLEGE, CAREER AND COMPANY EXHIBITS■ Congressional and Grand Ballroom Foyers

See page 25.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AMLEARNING LABS■ See pages 15 and 17.

11:30 AMLEADERSHIP LUNCHEONHonoring our chartered association officers and chartered association advisors. By invitation.

■ Mount Vernon Square

9:30 AM - 4:00 PMEDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES■ Meeting Room 16 | See page 27.

11:30 AM - 12:45 PMLUNCH ON YOUR OWN

4:30 PM - 7:00 PMEXPERIENCE D.C.

7:00 PMDECA AFTER DARK: D.C. NIGHT TOUR■ Grand Ballroom | See page 29.

11:30 PMCURFEW

9:00 AM - 10:30 AMCLOSING SESSION■ Grand Ballroom | See page 29.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6:30 PM - 10:30 PMSHOP DECA IMAGES■ Meeting Room 19

All events will be held at the

Renaissance D.C. Downtown Hotel unless otherwise

noted.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PMLEARNING LABS■ See pages 19, 21 and 23.


7:00 PM - 8:15 PMOPENING SESSION■ Grand Ballroom

JOSH SUNDQUISTJosh’s journey began at age nine, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and given a fifty percent chance to live. He spent a year on chemotherapy treatments and his left leg was amputated. Doctors declared Josh cured of the disease at age thirteen and that’s when Josh really started living. He took up ski racing three years later, trained for the next six years and in 2006 he was named to the US Paralympic Ski Team for the 2006 Paralympics in Turino, Italy. A multi-season athlete, Josh is the only person in history to ever have been named to both the US Paralympic Ski Team and the US Amputee Soccer Team. Josh’s success and happiness come from following a few simple rules such as, “Always keep a positive outlook and live a goal-oriented life regardless of personal obstacles.” Do that, and according to Josh, anything is possible.

FRIDAY

@JoshSundquist


DRESSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURYDressing for success is just as important as your résumé. Learn how to achieve wardrobe success by understanding what to wear and what not to wear, as well as how chapter leaders play a critical part in leading by example.■ New Jersey DECA Association Officers

RENAISSANCE WEST B

CON

NEC

TLE

AD

ER

SH

IP L

AB

S

8:30 PM FRIDAY

BECOME A MARVELOUS MEMBERWhat does it take to change ordinary chapters into dynamic and engaging chapters of achievement? MARVELous members! Focus on how to engage, energize and encourage any member to be great! Create plans related to chapter campaigns, community service, social media, recruitment and team bonding.■ South Carolina DECA Association Officers

CONGRESSIONAL HALL A

CAN WE TALK?Become more effective small-group communicators with a variety of fun, engaging activities will enforce concepts such as emergent leaders, group accountability, stages of small group development and handling conflict resolution.■ West Virginia DECA Association Officers

MEETING ROOM 15

CSI: INVESTIGATING TEAMWORK! Uncover the mystery of time management and teamwork/collaboration with a fun twist. With thorough investigating, discover and explore the importance of teamwork and time management through a scavenger hunt activity.■ Connecticut DECA Association Officers

RENAISSANCE WEST A

#HASHTAG TO SUCCESSLearn social media strategies for better results in communication and creativity through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Get tips for recruitment, engagement, networking and competition prep. ■ North Carolina DECA Association Officers

CONGRESSIONAL HALL B

SURVIVOR: DECA LEADERSHIPDo you have the leadership skills needed to survive challenges that will require creativity, communication and teamwork? Take the Survivor: DECA Leadership Edition challenge to find out!■ Virginia DECA Association Officers

MOUNT VERNON SQUARE

[KREE-EY-TIV-I-TEE]Learn to creatively market creative marketing. Discover characteristics that make a strong advertisement by analyzing today’s top performers in the advertising industry. Together, we will apply your newly acquired skills to advertise even the simplest of objects.■ Pennsylvania DECA Association Officers

MEETING ROOM 16


I AM A TEAM BUILDERThe difference between success and failure is a great team. Find out how to inspire your members through interactive activities and unique learning experiences. Leave with great ideas to take to your officer team and boost motivation! ■ Georgia DECA Association Officers

MEETING ROOM 16

CON

NEC

TLE

AD

ER

SH

IP L

AB

S

9:30 PM FRIDAY

AIM FOR OUTSTANDINGDiscover tips, techniques and methods DECA members can use to move their chapters beyond their current operating levels. It will be interactive and informative, with plenty of sharing and teamwork to discover creative solutions to common situations all chapters face.■ New Hampshire DECA Association Officers


CELEBRITY MATCH UPThis creative pitch competition will pair attendees and task groups with selling their assigned product to the audience using the perfect pitch. There’s a twist though – you’ll be assigned celebrity identities you must use for the competition! ■ New York DECA Association Officers

RENAISSANCE WEST A

GOING UP?Learn how to explain what DECA is in a minute or less to someone who’s never heard of this amazing organization. Discover the art of giving an elevator speech, while you network with other attendees and learn how to communicate in a short time frame. ■ Arkansas DECA Association Officers

MEETING ROOM 15

OPERATION MOTIVATIONLearn how to be a productive member of your DECA chapter while motivating your fellow members for the upcoming year. Creative team activities will be presented in fun, hands-on ways that you will be able to share with your chapter! ■ Massachusetts DECA Association Officers

CONGRESSIONAL HALL A

READY TO SERVEThis is the ultimate workshop! Get a guide to planning, executing and publicizing your own workshop. Using round-table discussions, learn, ask questions and even start developing ideas with your fellow members. ■ Texas DECA Association Officers

MOUNT VERNON SQUARE

RUNNING FOR DECA OFFICEEver wonder what it takes to make it to the next level of DECA leadership? From deciding to run, to campaign strategies and expecting the unexpected, you’ll hear first-hand how to make your run for DECA office a success.■ DECA Executive Officers

RENAISSANCE WEST B #DECAPOWERTRIPWWW.DECA.ORG 9


Start your morning with DECA! This energizing session for all attendees will convey important announcements for the day, an MDA Miracle Minute and a special performance by the Georgetown Phantoms.The Georgetown Phantoms are comprised of Georgetown University students who perform rock, pop and R&B a capella music. In recent years, the Georgetown Phantoms have performed at the White House, State Department, National Museum of Natural History, Blair House and Kennedy Center, while maintaining a yearly repertoire of more than 50 songs.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AMMORNING RALLY■ Grand Ballroom

SATURDAY

WILL YOU BE AN #ULTIMATEDECAMEMBER? DECA members who earn six circles through the Learning Labs and Competitive Events Experience and obtain 15 circles by visiting the College, Career and Company exhibits are eligible to win an iPad mini as well as other awards from these companies:

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONThis conference will reinforce 21st Century Skills. Through participating in interactive sessions, DECA members will be able to:

Financial, Economic, Business +

Entrepreneurial Literacy

· Make appropriate personal

economic choices

· Understand the role of the economy in

society

· Use entrepreneurial skills to enhance

workplace productivity and career

options

Creativity + Innovations

· Use a wide range of idea creation

techniques

· Create new and worthwhile ideas

Critical Thinking + Problem Solving

· Interpret information and draw

conclusions based on the best analysis

Communication + Collaboration

· Demonstrate ability to work effectively

and respectfully with diverse teams

Leadership + Responsibility

· Use interpersonal and problem-solving

skills to influence and guide others

toward a goal

· Demonstrate integrity and ethical

behavior in using influence and power

· Act responsibly with the interests of

the larger community in mind

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

COMPETITIVE EVENTS EXPERIENCEBe the ultimate competitor in a DECA Individual Series role-play. At your assigned time, report to the Congressional Hall A to prep for a role-play. Top performers will be recognized with medallions sponsored by Johnson & Wales University on stage at Sunday’s closing session. DECA members will receive credit toward their quest to become the #UltimateDECAMember.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM • CONGRESSIONAL HALL A

Turn in your #UltimateDECAMember card at conference headquarters by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Winners will be announced at Sunday’s closing session.

LEARNING LABS


COLL

EGE

LE

AR

NIN

G L

AB

S

9:30 AM SATURDAY

COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESSHow important is it to have your dream career in mind when choosing a major? Learn what to look for when selecting a specialized college program and discover scholarship opportunities that could help take you all the way to the top.■Leslie Goodman, Director of Admissions,

Wesleyan College

■Haemoon Oh, Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst

■Marisa Marsey, Admissions Representative, Johnson & Wales University

■Moderated by Amar Hodzic, Southern Region Vice President, DECA


COLLEGE SUCCESS 101Congratulations! You just received an acceptance letter from your top college choice. Now discover how to navigate college life and find success in your new university. Learn first-hand from college administrators and recent graduates on how to make the most out of your four years.■ Director of Admissions, Cornell University

GRAND BALLROOM SOUTH

Learn the steps to discovering the right colleges for you! In this session, we will focus on becoming strategic about the college search and selection process, staying organized and understanding that the decision about where to apply involves both your head and your heart.■ Brandon Appel, Enrollment/Recruitment

Coordinator, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

■ Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Associate Director of Admissions, Stevenson University

■ Cassandra Peltzer, Assistant Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders College of Business

■ Bonnie C. Yarboro, Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University

■ Moderated by Juan Sanchez, North Atlantic Region Vice President, DECA

RENAISSANCE WEST B

GOALS SETTING WITH ATTITUDEGoing to college soon and already starting to think about your career path? This popular workshop will inspire you to set goals, develop plans and follow through to build more meaningful lives, careers and relationships.■ Michael J. Galente, Speaker, American

Management Association

GRAND BALLROOM NORTH

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

There are so many experiential opportunities in college, including study abroad programs, major projects and internships. Learn the benefits of taking advantage of these opportunities and how they can translate into career success.■ Candice Chancellor, College Representative, FIDM/

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

■ Rudy Pino, Director of Recruitment, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

■ Director of Admissions, Cornell University

■ Moderated by Zack Schaja, Executive President, DECA

RENAISSANCE WEST A

What was the best college-ready tip you learned today? Share it with @DECAInc and use #DECAPowerTrip.

MAKING THE MOST OF COLLEGE


CARE

ER L

EA

RN

ING

LA

BS

10:30 AM SATURDAY

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRDWhat you hear is true. With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. Home to South By Southwest film, music and interactive festivals, Circuit of Americas Formula 1 racing and Austin City Limits Music Festival, this city capitalizes on its entertainment industry. Discover how travel and tourism attracts more than a half million visitors annually to the Live Music Capital of the World®.■ Jim Doherty, Director of Eastern Region Sales,

Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau

RENAISSANCE WEST A

SALES NEGOTIATION SKILLSLearn the art of selling and negotiating. You’ll receive tips and proven techniques that apply to everyday events as well as to situations you will face in your career that will last you a lifetime.■ Michael J. Galente, Speaker, American

Management Association


#THISISRETAILRetail is about more than providing consumers with great products. Learn how the National Retail Federation leveraged social media and content marketing in its #ThisisRetail campaign to highlight the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation.■ Katie W. McBreen, Vice President, Communications

& Public Affairs, National Retail Federation


DEVELOPING A PLANAre you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Does a career in marketing and sales excite you? Learn how to develop a plan and the importance of goal setting. Then, discover how to take your goal and break it into action items with achievable milestones.■ Rich Plaskon, Division Manager, Vector Marketing

RENAISSANCE WEST B

Did you discover your dream job today? Tell @DECAInc which presenter inspired your professional goals during #DECAPowerTrip.


DISCOVER THE POWER OF HOSPITALITYMarriott is committed to helping its guests travel brilliantly, which reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a mobile and global world. Learn how Marriott has developed a culture that puts people first, and discover the many career opportunities in the hospitality industry. ■ Sharon Lockwood, General Manager, Renaissance

Washington, D.C., Downtown Hotel

■ Jon Lockwood, Director of Market Strategy (Sales), Marriott International, Inc.


TRENDSPOTTINGThe exciting career of trendspotting and how trends are interpreted by professionals in the fashion design industries will captivate you! Learn about the forecasting system used to identify and predict trends and how to put this method to the test in the DECA/FIDM Challenge.■ Candice Chancellor, College Representative, FIDM/

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising


CARE

ER L

EA

RN

ING

LA

BS

1:00 PM SATURDAY

TURNING AN IDEA INTO A BUSINESSWe all have passions, interests and hobbies, but how do you take something you love and turn it into a business? Using the NFIB Entrepreneur in the Classroom curriculum, students will discover the first steps in turning creative ideas into a business in a fast-paced, hands-on workshop. ■ Molly Young, Director, Young Entrepreneur

Foundation, National Federation of Independent Business


GET INTO THE GAMEJoin top sports and entertainment executives for an exciting panel discussion on how to break into the professional sports and entertainment arena. ■ Sarah Camhi, Marketing Manager, Under Armour

■ Nicola Murphy, Senior Director of Marketing, Octagon

RENAISSANCE WEST A

TARGET MARKETINGLearn how On Campus Marketing has identified a strong market and uses a variety of methods to reach their prospective customers early. Engage in a marketing challenge to put your knowledge and skills to the test!■ Gerry Marrone, Vice President of Partnership

Marketing, On Campus Marketing

RENAISSANCE WEST B

Let’s see a #DECAPowerTrip selfie with your favorite presenter of the day.


EXPLORING YOUR PERSONAL BRANDEveryone needs a little inspirational and practical guidance to grow their career. How you are seen by your co-workers and mentors can determine what opportunities you are provided in life. Here’s a tip: build lots of relationships by being a positive contributor and agile learner. Let’s talk about how to build your personal brand and what you can do to affect it during your career. ■ Panel Presentation by Marriott International, Inc.


CH

APT

ER L

EA

RN

ING

LA

BS

2:00 PM SATURDAY

SMART SNACKSIs your school-based enterprise looking for healthy snacks to sell? Learn about the nutritional standards, how to determine which products meet the standards, specific vending products that meet the standards and opportunities to work with school cafeterias. ■ Panel including Alliance for a Healthier Generation,

Pew Charitable Trusts, National Automatic Merchandising Association and USDA

RENAISSANCE WEST B

CHAPTER COMPETITIVE EVENTS SUPER SUCCESS SYSTEMLearn a new strategy to help your chapter members formulate a monthly competitive events preparation plan to take your members’ performance from good to great! ■ Jen Hendrickson, Content Specialist, DECA Images


MAKE A MUSCLE, MAKE A DIFFERENCELearn everything you need to know about planning a successful community service fundraising event – including goal setting, budget management, logistics, cause marketing, event operations and follow up. Using an MDA Muscle Walk as an example, you’ll leave able to organize your chapter’s own fundraisier to benefit DECA’s longtime community service partner.■ Muscular Dystrophy Association

RENAISSANCE WEST A

I AM DECA: CREATE YOUR UNIQUE DECA STORYLearn how to create a response to “What is DECA?” that showcases your unique DECA experience and tells your personal DECA story. Learn the value of sharing your career interests, DECA achievements and what makes DECA exciting for you. The next time you’re asked “What is DECA?” you’ll be ready to respond, “I am DECA!” ■ Zack Schaja, Executive President, DECA

■ Amar Hodzic, Southern Region Vice President, DECA


Tweet a photo of your favorite chapter workshop from today and why it was so helpful. Remember to use #DECAPowerTrip!

MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOUR CHAPTERDiscover the three keys to creating a consistent and successful social media presence for your DECA chapter. You’ll work in teams to develop ideas, identify resources and create a plan to take your social media to the next level!■ Juan Sanchez, North Atlantic Region Vice President,

DECA

■ Janelle Scudder, Communications Manager, DECA Inc.



COM

PETE

LE

AR

NIN

G L

AB

S

3:00 PM SATURDAY

DRESS FOR SUCCESSWhen you’re competing in front of a judge, professionalism is very important. Learn the essentials for preparing for an interview, selecting the appropriate apparel and avoiding common mistakes. We’ll cover everything from the basics to the finer points of making a positive first impression. ■ Mike Sins, Special Events Director, Men’s Wearhouse


THE JUDGES’ PERSPECTIVEEver wonder, “What is the judge looking for in a presentation?” Hear from business professionals that have judged at multiple DECA competitions and discover their expectations of what DECA members should do while presenting written events or participating in role-play events. Learn from the pros so you are in a better position to shine during your next DECA presentation.■ Wendy Williams, DECA Judge

■ Jay Williams, DECA Judge

RENAISSANCE WEST A

CREATING AN AWESOME WRITTEN EVENTDo you have a great idea for a project but don’t know how to put it on paper? Discover the keys to creating a winning written event. Topics will include the importance of the written portion, how to get started and what to include, as well as requirements and penalty points. Make sure your project has what it takes to wow the judges!■ Jen Hendrickson, Content Specialist, DECA Images


ROCK THE DECA EXAMWant to be a hero on DECA Cluster Exams? Leave this session with five key tips to improve your test scores and excel in DECA testing. Learn how to prepare for the exam, what to study and how to handle test day.■ Amy Byers, MBA Research Teacher Advisory

Network and Professional Development Counselor and local DECA Advisor

RENAISSANCE WEST B

TELL YOUR STORY“There is nothing new under the sun.” (Even that quote is pretty old.) If that’s true, how do we tell our competitive events stories while keeping them fresh and exciting? How do we keep our audiences and judges from yawning when we’re on stage or in front of a room? Even though they may have heard what we have to say we can still say it and show it in brand new ways. ■ Matt Stevenson, Creative Jedi, Fathom Creative


Are you ready to take the stage in the next DECA competition now? Let DECA know and tweet us your competition goals for this year!


www.american.edu www.careerhq.org www.berkeleycollege.edu

www.cornell.edu www.competitionuniversity.com www.deca.org/shopimages www.fidm.edu

hospitality.fiu.edu www.hospitalitymints.com www.hult.edu www.isenberg.umass.edu

www.ju.edu www.jwu.edu www.marriott.com www.menswearhouse.com

ngl.cengage.com poole.ncsu.edu www.ocm.com

www.tropicana.com

www.radford.edu

www.saunders.rit.edu www.scad.edu www.stevenson.edu www.summerdiscovery.com

www.artinstitutes.edu

www.uncg.edu www.vectormarketing.com ugrad.vcu.edu

www.walgreens.jobs www.wellsfargo.com/ financial-education/college

wpcarey.asu.edu www.wesleyancollege.edu

COLL

EGE

+ CA

REER EX

HIB

ITS

SATURDAY8:00 AM - 4:00 PMCongressional and

Grand Ballroom Foyers

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

DECA IS YOUR BEST FRIEND Demonstrating how DECA supports key educational initiatives helps position your local programs as rigorous, relevant and essential to helping achieve the school’s overall goals. Learn how to enhance your instructional strategies by making connections to educational initiatives such as National Curriculum Standards, 21st Century Skills and Common Core. ■ Michelle Walker, Ph.D.

Director of Education, DECA Inc.

■ Amy Byers, MBA Research Teacher Advisory Network and Professional Development Counselor and local DECA Advisor

MEETING ROOM 16

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND DECA MAKE $ENSE We have 200,000 members who want to say, “I am financially literate.” Learn about DECA’s exciting new financial literacy programs and partnerships including the competitive events, certification opportunities and instructional resources. Learn how your chapter can leverage financial literacy to build membership.■ David Anderson

Executive Vice President, w!se

■ Shane Thomas Director of Competitive Events, DECA Inc.

MEETING ROOM 16

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

TECH TOOLS FOR AN EFFECTIVE DECA CHAPTER Get the latest trends in tech tools and apps to increase your DECA chapter’s productivity. These include collaboration tools that can be used in DECA projects, chapter management, communications and more!■ Janelle Scudder

Communications Manager, DECA Inc.

MEETING ROOM 16

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

“I AM DECA” ADVOCACY TIPS DECA advisors are responsible for determining best practices that provide opportunities to share DECA’s mission and values. Discover outreach possibilities in your community that support DECA’s vision and strategies to connect chapter goals to education and community activities. Leave better prepared to provide outreach experiences as extended learning options for chapter members. ■ Michelle Walker, Ph.D.

Director of Education, DECA Inc.

MEETING ROOM 16

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

DECA’S STRATEGIC VISION Meet DECA’s new executive director and learn his strategic vision for the future of the organization. You’ll be able to interact with him and discuss the priorities for DECA.■ Paul Wardinski, Executive Director, DECA Inc.

MEETING ROOM 16

SATURDAY


LAYMON HICKSLaymon understands the struggles that come with being a teenager first-hand. He shares his own painful past – including drama, abandonment, peer pressure, expulsion and depression – and lays it all out on the table. What he calls his “frustrations, flops and faults,” are hungrily devoured by his audience, and then digested. Laymon knows the real motivation comes from within and the road to redemption is possible by believing you can, “Get up! Get out! Go get it!” His own path, from troubled youth to graduating high school with a 4.0 grade point average, is an inspiration. By teaching that “failure is not fatal,” Laymon will inspire you that you can achieve your dreams, no matter what setbacks you have experienced along the way. “If you had the power to try – you have the power to try again!”

9:00 AM - 10:30 AMCLOSINGSESSION■ Grand Ballroom

SUNDAY

@LaymonHicks


Stops include the Jefferson Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, The White House, Iwo

Jima Memorial, U.S.Capitol Building and Washington Monument.

Please report to the Grand Ballroom prior to your assigned boarding time on your ticket provided in your registration materials. You will join your group and

be escorted to your bus for the evening.

DECA AFTER DARK D.C. NIGHT TOUR

No power trip to D.C. would be complete without the opportunity

to see the monuments at night! This breathtaking experience is a can’t miss event and is definitely

Instagram-worthy. Tag your photos with #DECAPowerTrip.

SATURDAY7:00 PM■ Grand Ballroom

HEADQUARTERS

Mount Vernon and Meeting Rooms 15 and 16 are on the meeting room level.

The hip, trendy, live music capital of the world is also foodie

central, home to SXSW and the #1 city

to watch. NOVEMBER 20-22, 2015The all-new JW Marriott Austin

Check out these great products and more at our store in Meeting Room 19.

SHOPDECA IMAGES

Leadership Luncheon and Competitive Events Experience

Lanyards

Advisor bags

THANKS

november 21-23, 2014josh’s journey began at age nine, when he was diagnosed with a rare form of...

Documents