Jeffrey Victor

Where is Team 57 Now?

By Dustin Rosenfeld

Every new year of DECA brings a new team of New Jersey State Officers who are excited to lead the state at every conference. Every new year of DECA also means saying goodbye to the previous team of Has-Been-Officers. While Team 58 is looking forward to a great year ahead, the members of Team 57 have been living life to the fullest after finishing their terms as New Jersey State Officers. So, where is Team 57 Now?

• Team 57 President Natalie Giammanco is furthering her education at Pennsylvania State University.
• Team 57 Northern Region VP Danny Breslow is pursuing a degree at Georgetown University.
• Team 57 Central Region VP Kevin McIlvaine is a proud Buckeye at Ohio State University.
• Team 57 Southern Region VP Rachel Lynch is now serving as the 2018-2019 North Atlantic Region VP for DECA Inc. Along with continuing her education at High Point University.
• Team 57 VP of Public Relations Taylor Molina is a senior at Leonia High School and an officer of her local DECA chapter.
• Team 57 Recording Secretary Nick Kaufman is studying at the College of William & Mary.

Why are Performance Indicators Important?

By: Hailey Imbasciani

What are Performance Indicators?

Performance Indicators are ways for judges to evaluate a person’s level of knowledge on the topic at hand.

Every event has a list of about 6 performance indicators on both the evaluation sheet and the front page of the event; after you are done with your role play the judge will grade you on how well you met each indicator.

(Insider tip: Majority of your role play score is made up of whether or not you met the performance indicators)

You can use performance indicators too!

Indicators found on your competitive event can assist you in studying for the written test and preparation for your role play. Each event has dominant instructional areas that most performance indicators are taken from; it is a good idea to study the instructional area for your event.

Not all performance indicators are the same!

Team decision making events have differing indicators compared to individual series events.

 

Individual Series:

-5 performance indicators

-About 2-3 will stem from the dominant instructional area

 

Team Decision Making:

-7 performance indicators

-About 4-5 will stem from the dominant instructional area

 

So, now that you know what performance indicators are and why they are so important be sure to review the indicators that correspond with your event before competing.

Best of luck at Districts!

State Conference Social Media Correspondents

By: Nicholas Brophy

For the 2019 State Career Development Conference, NJ DECA is implementing a new, interactive opportunity for members to engage with their peers across the state. The Social Media Correspondent position will be available for members that are #NJDECABOLD in their promotions, media presence, and personal brand. Members can apply to become Social Media Correspondents using the link below. The chosen students will:

• Have access to all NJ DECA social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat
• Document the State Conference
• Interact with other members to devise creative pictures, videos, boomerangs, polls, or any other posts you can conceive
• Be present on-stage at SCDC to talk about the Social Media campaign
• Write one article about the Conference to be posted on DECA Dimensions
• Be featured on the NJ DECA Instagram

Please take advantage of this opportunity to gain insight into the valuable tool of social media, network with your peers, and prove that you are #NJDECABOLD. We implore our creative, artistic, and driven members to apply for this incredible position, and hope to see you all on stage at the State Conference.

https://goo.gl/forms/VnukqNHoFePru4VC3

2018 Baltimore Power Trip Recap

By: Stella Bayiokos

This year the 2018 Ultimate DECA Power Trip was held in Baltimore, Maryland. Your officers along with a few NJ DECA chapters represented NJ DECA at this wonderful conference. This conference offered learning labs taught by state and chapter advisors all over the country. A lot of great information was taught which we want to share with you now!

Chapter Competition Success System by Kim Edwards

Kim Edwards, Myers Park High School advisor, spoke about her chapter’s success in her high school. One problem she addressed was attendance at chapter meetings. Chapter meetings can be difficult. Not all DECA members are motivated enough to attend meetings making it hard for announcement/information to be shared within the chapter. One solution Ms. Edwards created was the DECA Dollars Incentive Program. The purpose of DECA dollars is to encourage your chapter members to be active participants. DECA dollars can be earned through participation and can be redeemed on daily grades and tests as well as additional prizes. Below are example activities listed that will earn you DECA Dollars.

 

• Pay DECA Membership Dues on Time          ($20)
• Attend a DECA function/meeting                  ($20)
• Raise $100 for the state Community Service Project, Mission Victorious    ($30)
• Have a parent volunteer during an event        ($25)
• Attend ICDC   ($100)
• Perfect Attendance for entire year                  ($50)

The second part of having a DECA dollar incentive program is to offer prizes or rewards that you are able to redeem. DECA dollars could be redeemed for points on a quiz, test, or homework assignment. They can also be redeemed on prizes such as gift cards, candy, or a DECA t-shirt. An example list of prizes is written below.

• 1 point on a quiz grade           ($5 per point)
• 1 point on a daily grade          ($10 per point)
• 1 point on a test grade             (15 per point)
• Excuse lowest quiz grade       ($50 points)
• Excuse lowest daily grade      ($100 points)
• Excuse lowest test grade         ($250)
• $10 Starbucks gift card           ($50)
• DECA T-shirt ($100)

This incentive program can be altered to fit the needs of your chapter. However, this system can be very effective if used properly. I hope DECA Dollars works in your chapters! Good Luck!

Why YOU Should Apply for State Office

By: Olivia Lang

Holding a position for New Jersey DECA is a big deal. If you think you have the leadership skills and creative ideas to help NJ DECA you should apply. While being a state officer does require DECA to be your #1 commitment, you also get all the perks that come along with it.

I applied for state office because DECA gave me so many opportunities and helped me to decide what I wanted to do in college. I also wanted to do it because someone from my school had been a state officer and she loved it. I told her I was interested and she said that I would be perfect for the job. DECA has introduced me to so many people and I wanted others to get that same experience. I wanted to be a voice for the members and I wanted to help make decisions. I love being a state officer, my team is like my family and YOU would feel the same way.

More Reasons on Why You Should Become a State Officer:

• You are able to make a difference for New Jersey DECA
• You help to make decisions for the members
• You help pick the charity for the year
• You attend ICDC the year you’re elected, and the year you serve your term in office
• You have the opportunity to meet a lot of members and other state officers
• You speak on stage at the state conference
• You attend the Ultimate Power Trip

If you are interested in applying for State Office next school year (we’re talking to you Freshman and Sophomores!), please go to www.njdeca.org and take a look at the State Officer Candidate Page.  For more information, you can also speak to any state officer!