IRISH DECA NEWS

DECA NEWS 3/5

2009-03-05T05:03:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone,

This is the final email before the state conference.

Bus #1 – Leaves RHS East Doors @ 11 AM. All students must be in professional dress.

Chase V

Paige H

Amanda B

Kayla S

Emily O

Andrew P

Ben M

Brian T

Brooke B

Calvin B

Justin L

Justin W

Kristen F

Matt H

Stephanie L

Tony S

Alex J

Amy A

Cristi B

David S

Kali D

Abbey J

Ben W

Katelynn S

Heather B

Katherine B

Bus # 2 – Leaves RHS East Doors @ 3 PM. All Students must be in professional dress.

Mike R

Stephanie J

Ali M

Kirby T

Mary G

Megan L

Alex G

Tony W

Caitlin D

Callie D

Melissa C

Cory P

Megan T

Becca E

Stefanie K

Amanda M

Grace R

Becca B

Phil M

James D

Ben C

Josh S

Connor J

Austin T

Ben L

Nick L

Bjorn N

Tony S

Julie P

Teja C

Sam R

Sam T

The Following Students Need To Make Sure They Have A Completed Job Application With Them

Alex J

Amy A

Calvin B

Cristi B

David S

Justin W

Kali D

The Following Students Need To Make Sure They Have Their Economics Essay With Them

Abbey J

Amanda B

Ben W

Katelynn S

The Following Students Need To Make Sure They Have Their Correct Forms For Public Speaking

Heather B

Katherine B

Follow us at the conference on Twitter

We are going to try something new this year and post Twitter updates throughout the conference. Go to www.twitter.com/irishdeca and click on follow. You will have to set up an account. It is easy and once you have an account you can set it up to get email updates of what is going on at the conference. I plan to update this often while at the conference.

Catch Up On All Previous DECA News

If you are ever wondering what DECA is doing check out our Irish DECA news web site http://irishdecanews.blogspot.com/

Have a great day

Ryan Harrison

DECA MEETING RECAP 2/27/09

2009-02-27T09:33:00.001-08:00

Below is a list of what was discussed at today’s final DECA meeting before state.

BUS #1 LEAVES RHS @ 11 AM

Only the students in the following events will be on this bus;
Job Interview, Sales Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Advertising Campaign, Technical Sales, Fashion Promotion Plan, Entrepreneurship Participation and Economics in Marketing
All students on this bus are to be wearing professional dress and should be ready to compete in their event when we arrive at the hotel.
It is the student’s responsibility that they are on the correct bus.

2. BUS #2 LEAVES RHS @ 3 PM

All remaining students who are only competing in “A events” and /or written events at state will be on this bus
All students on this bus are to be wearing professional dress
It is the students responsibility that they are on the correct bus

DO NOT PARK YOUR CARS IN TEACHER PARKING
For the entire conference students are required to run on “DECA Time’” which is arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Students need to bring multiple #2 pencils with good erasers, blue and back pens, a 5 function calculator, all visuals for presentations, and job applications

Graphing calculators and cell phones are not allowed. The calculators allowed should only be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

All students will need 3 professional dress outfits. Students in team events are strongly encouraged to dress alike.

No hats are allowed for the entire conference.
Casual clothes can be worn after competitions and sessions

Students should keep practicing their events and taking practice tests. The road to nationals is paved through the written test.
Students are not allowed to miss any part of any event. If they do they will be sent home immediately.
Students will need money for:

LUNCH – SUNDAY if on the first bus
LUNCH - MONDAY
LUNCH - TUESDAY
DINNER @ MARKET BBQ ON TUESDAY
Any other food they may want for example coffee

Students are encouraged to bring food from home.

Any bag, cooler, room can be inspected by me or conference staff at any time through out the conference.

Students accept all risk for any items they may bring to the conference such as iPods.
Friends not participating at the conference are not allowed to visit. If they do, the students will be sent home.
There is an 11:15 PM chapter meeting every night. Everyone is required to attend.
Curfew is Midnight not 12:01. Everything must be taken care of before midnight.
At the conference we will look like the best chapter, act like the best chapter which will ultimately show to everyone we are the best chapter
Students should believe in themselves, they had to win in the toughest DECA district to be here.
All school rules are in effect if I see it, smell it, or they are associated with any illegal activity they will be sent home immediately.

If one student is busted with alcohol or tobacco in a room the entire room will be sent home immediately

The main objective of this trip is to qualify for national competition; we will have fun in the process.
Students are responsible for any work they may have missed at school.
I understand there may be conflicts such as sports banquets; I need to know ahead of time of all possible conflicts.
Thank you for your continued support of your students and Irish DECA.

Have a great day

Ryan Harrison

Marketing Education and DECA

IRISH DECA NEWS - MANDATORY MEETING FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW 2/27 @ 7 AM

2009-02-26T12:00:00.001-08:00

This email is being sent to all parents of Irish DECA members who are competing at the state conference 3/8 – 3/10

MANDATORY DECA MEETING FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW 2/27 @ 7 AM IN ROOM 126

This is for all students who are competing at state. I will explain all rules and what to expect at the state conference. I will be emailing you again tomorrow with the information shared at the meeting,

SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY 3/15

We have a fundraiser setup for all students who qualified for nationals all day on Sunday March 15 with Target. Please keep this date open. More details to follow.

You can help by judging at state.

In order to make this event a success we desperately need judges. Would you or anyone else that you know be willing to help us out and judge? You can sign up to judge for one, two or three days. You will not be judging your own student’s event and you do not need to know much about DECA/marketing. Everything is explained to you on the day(s) you choose to judge. I have attached information answering all possible questions pertaining to judging. Please fill out the attached word document and return it to me in order to secure your spot as a DECA judge.

My son / daughter really wants to go nationals how can I help?

Encourage them to take practice tests – they are located on our DECA web site http://www.district196.org/rhs/deca/CompetitionPrep.html - the students should know the user name and password. If they can not remember just email me.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more…whether they are in a role play, fashion promotion plan, job interview, or sales demonstration. To be successful they must practice, practice, and practice some more. All events can be found on http://www.district196.org/rhs/deca/CompetitionPrep.html . All events have judge’s instructions which makes it extremely easy for you to play the role of a judge.
Make sure they attend the weekly DECA meeting on Fridays @ 7 AM, we break down role plays, do interviews, give presentations, etc…
I have also attached a check list for success in DECA events to help you guide your student’s preparation.

Follow us at the conference on Twitter

If you are ever wondering what DECA is doing check out our Irish DECA news web site http://irishdecanews.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for your support of Irish DECA! We have a very talented group of students participating, which makes me very optimistic going into this conference.

Have a great day

Ryan Harrison

Marketing Education and DECA

MANDATORY DECA MEETING THIS FRIDAY 2/27 IN ROOM 126 @ 7 AM!!!!

2009-02-23T12:40:00.000-08:00

MANDATORY DECA MEETING FRIDAY 2/27 @ 7 AM IN ROOM 126 – EVERYONE MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE

FREE CANDY!!!!

All you have to do is come in and do a practice role play / presentation / test/ interview etc…

KEEP TAKING PRACTICE TESTS – THE ROAD TO NATIONALS IS PAVED THROUGH THE WRITTEN TEST!!!!

JUDGES NEEDED

Do you know someone who is at least 3 years out of high school? If so, we need to you to ask them to judge at state. They will not be judging you and they don’t need to previous DECA members either. Everything is explained to them when they arrive at the conference. Please ask your parents, boss, neighbors, and friends if they can judge at state. Print out the attached information and give it to as many people as you know. Thanks in advance for this.

Have a great day

Mr. Harrison

Marketing Education and DECA Advisor

DECA NEWS 2/18/09

2009-02-18T06:20:00.001-08:00

This email is being sent out to all parents of DECA students who will be participating at the State DECA Conference March 8,9,&10

Your help is needed.

What you can do to help your student do well at state.

Encourage them to take practice tests – they are located on our DECA web site http://www.district196.org/rhs/deca/CompetitionPrep.html - the students should know the user name and password. If they can not remember just email me.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more…whether they are in a role play, fashion promotion plan, job interview, or sales demonstration. To be successful they must practice, practice, and practice some more. All events can be found on http://www.district196.org/rhs/deca/CompetitionPrep.html . All events have judges instructions which makes it extremely easy for you to play the role of a judge.
Make sure they attend the weekly DECA meeting on Fridays @ 7 AM, we break down role plays, do interviews, give presentations, etc…
I have also attached a check list for success in DECA events to help you guide your students preparation.

Follow us at the conference on Twitter

If you are ever wondering what DECA is doing check out our Irish DECA news web site http://irishdecanews.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for your support of Irish DECA! We have a very talented group of students participating, which makes me very optimistic going into this conference.

Have a great day

Ryan Harrison

Marketing Education and DECA

2.75 things you need to know about DECA this week 1/27

2009-01-28T12:45:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone,

Here are the 2.75 things you need to know about DECA This Week

STATE CONFERENCE MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE!!! PLEASE TURN THEM IN ASAP!!!

I have attached the form incase you need another one.

1. TEST OF THE WEEK

The road to state finals and nationals is paved through the written test. 1/3 of your score is from the test!!! I have attached a general marketing test with answers for all that are in role plays. I have also attached a Tech Sales test for those that are in that event. Between now and Friday take the test and score it yourself. On Friday report your score and you could win a prize. The first 8 people to report a test score to me will win free ice cream.

2. FRIDAY AND TUESDAY MEETINGS

We have now added Tuesday as another meeting time for you to practice your DECA event. Consider every Friday and TUESDAY your scheduled DECA practice time. Meetings start @ 7 AM. And 2;20 PM Each week we will break down a role play, explain what they are looking for and how to solve it. Along with this we will demonstrate different analogies and creative ways to make you stand out in any event.

If you want to go to Anaheim in April then you need to be taking the tests and practicing your events over and over. Don’t wait until tomorrow state is only 5 weeks away!!!

2.75 SIGN UP FOR A BUSINESS AND MARKETING CLASS

The time has come to sign up for registration for next year. Remember, to leave room in your schedule for marketing and business classes. Along with doing that, please tell everyone you know about how awesome these classes are and encourage them to sign up as well.

Have a great day

Mr. Harrison

3.5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE STATE DECA CONFERENCE

2009-01-21T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

Here are the 3.5 things you need to know about the state DECA conference.

1. FRIDAY MEETINGS

Consider every Friday your scheduled DECA practice time. Meetings start @ 7 AM. Each week we will break down a role play, explain what they are looking for and how to solve it. Along with this we will demonstrate different analogies and creative ways to make you stand out in any event.

2. TEST OF THE WEEK

3. SIGN UP

Stop by room 126 and sign up for state, concessions, selling clothing and who you want to room with at state. I have also attached the conference registration forms in case you misplaced them.

3.5 SIGN UP FOR A BUSINESS AND MARKETING CLASS

The time has come to sign up for registration for next year. Remember, to leave room in your schedule for marketing and business classes. Along with doing that, please tell everyone you know about how awesome these classes are and encourage them to sign up as well.

Have a great day

Mr. Harrison

STATE DECA CONFERENCE INFORMATION

2009-01-19T07:28:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE
2009 STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!!!

The 2009 State Career Development Conference will be held March 8,9,10 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency. These are the first two days of T3

The address and phone number is:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 370-1234

COST

Registration $55
2 nights hotel $75
Transportation and meals $30
Dinner Sunday, Breakfast Monday, Dinner Monday, Breakfast Tuesday
Total Cost $160

MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 30, 2009

If you are not going to attend I need to be notified no later than Friday January 23, 2009

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Any and all fundraising that was done through out the year can be used to lower this cost. There will be some opportunities to fundraise (concession stands) but do not count on that being able to pay the entire cost.

Selling clothing at Parent Teacher Conferences.
THURSDAY JANUARY 29 3 PM to 8:30 PM
FRIDAY JANUARY 30 7 AM to 10:30 AM

You make 10% commission on every item you sell. See Mr. Harrison Today to sign up.

School Store
Students may work the school store before school from 7:00 AM – 7:25 AM to help reduce the cost of the state conference. See Mr. Harrison Today to sign up.

Concessions Stands
Students may work concessions in order to reduce the cost of the state conference. Below is a list of available dates. Please sign up ASAP with Mr. Harrison if you are interested.

Date Opponent Day Start Time End Time
Boys Basketball 1/27/09 Eastview Tuesday 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
Boys Basketball 2/6/09 Lakeville South Friday 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
Wrestling 2/12/09 Burnsville Thursday 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
ANY PLAYOFF GAME TBD TBD TBD 5:30 PM 9:00 PM

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JUDGES NEEDED FOR DISTRICTS PLEASE HELP!!!

2008-12-23T13:55:00.001-08:00

In order to make the upcoming district conference run smoothly we need your help. Right now we are just short of our ideal number of judges.

Please print off or forward the above attachments to anyone you know who would like to assist us. They do not need to know anything about DECA for everything will be explained to them at districts. The only requirement is that they have been out of high school for at least 3 years.

Thank you for helping us out, I appreciate all of your effort

Have a great day
Mr. Harrison

IMPORTANT DECA SURVEY - PLEASE TAKE ASAP

2008-12-15T12:06:00.001-08:00

Hello

In order to better serve you as we get closer to district competition, please fill out this short survey as soon as possible.

http://www.district196.org/Survey/takeSurvey.asp?surveyID=674

MANDATORY MEETING THIS FRIDAY FOR THOSE ATTENDING DISTRICTS IN ROOM 120

Thanks and stay warm.

Mr. Harrison

DECA COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

2008-12-15T06:16:00.001-08:00

Hey !

RHS DECA needs at least 8 volunteers to ring the bells at the Rosemount Cub on Monday, December 22. We need four volunteers to ring from 12:30 to 2:30 and four volunteers to ring from 2:30 to 4:30. email Emily back as soon as possible if you would like to help out.

Reply to -------------- . Thanks!

Have a great day!!!

DECA WEEKLY NEWS 12/9/08

2008-12-09T17:30:00.001-08:00

Districts Update

Districts are Friday January 9. There are over 590 students competing you need to make sure you are prepared. STOP BY AND SEE ME BEFORE WINTER BREAK IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR YOUR EVENT.

Stop by room 126 and pick up your District Packet This will explain your events completely

Sub Districts December 20 – This is a dress rehearsal for districts. You need to make sure you attend if you want to have a chance to advance to state. Even if you have another conflict coming to sub districts for a short period of time will help tremendously

DECA MEETING THIS FRIDAY – We will answer all of your questions

Bring your parents to help judge at sub districts. Don’t worry we will make sure that they do not judge your event.

DECA week is coming up – Stop by room 126 to sign up for an eating contest, snow softball game, etc…

If you are signed up for a C event – You need to stop by room 126 between now and next Friday to get your packet. I am available to assist before school as early as 6:30 AM and as late as you need after school. Stop by and set up a date today

Concession Stand Help - I need help working the concession stands, stop by room 126 to sign up. Free Food, Free admission to the game and fun, fun.

It is never too early to start thinking about what business classes you are going to take next year. Stop by and visit with your business teacher about your options.

That is it for now, thanks for being apart of the biggest and best student organization at Rosemount High School

Have a great day

Mr. Harrison