Over 185,000 high school students in 5,000 chapters, located in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam benefit from the unparalleled network and curriculum–enhancing programs DECA provides for those with an interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

DECA helps students to develop skills for successful business careers, build self–esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. DECA members create friendships with like–minded people from all over the world at career and leadership conferences and build resumes that move them to the top of the job and college application list.

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ICDC Announcements April 24-27, 2010 Louisville, Kentucky Visit the ICDC page for the latest information!

Just announced! Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville welcomes DECA on Saturday, April 24!
A $5 limited edition DECA Pegasus Pin gives you access to Louisville's weeklong waterfront festival. There's something for everyone with special features on Saturday. DECA will provide transportation downtown betwen 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday for your convenience! For more information, click here

Purchase ICDC Tours starting Wednesday, March 10
DECA will begin accepting purchases for all ICDC Tours at 8:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, March 10. Click here. Tours available include:

• Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville
• DECA Night with the Louisville Bats
• Steamboat Races
• DECA Presents Lady Antebellum Concert

Conference and Competitive Events Agenda Posted
The conference agenda, including competitive events schedules, is now available on the ICDC page.

Sharpen Your Skills as a DECA Advisor
Make plans to attend one of DECA's Chapter Advisor Summer Institutes. Full of innovative ideas, competitive events strategies and professional networking, these three-day institutes will send you back into the classroom armed with resources and ideas to create the most exciting learning experience for your students. Click here for more information and to register.

Deadline for National Officer Candidates
Candidates for DECA national office must have applications submitted by March 12, 2010. Application packets can be found at http://www.deca.org/pdf/OfficerCandidatePacket.pdf.

The Piper/DECA Spring Teen Opinion Survey is available March 1-31, 2010. Please take the time to LIVE LEARN and LEAD market research through this this important partnership opportunity ­ and encourage your chapter and friends to do the same!

To access the 2010 Piper/DECA Spring Teen Opinion Survey, click here

State Associations Contribute to the Lorenzi Scholarship Fund Connecticut is the latest state association to raise funds for the scholarship honoring Larry Lorenzi's many years of dedication to DECA. The Connecticut state officers answered the challenge and raised $250 for the fund. We send them our sincere thanks and we look forward to hearing from other states concerning this scholarship that will help DECA members for many years to come. Applications for the Loris C. Lorenzi Memorial Scholarship will be open to all DECA members who have demonstrated service to the organization.

National Learn & Serve Challenge
DECA's partnership with the NLSC provides advisors and members access to incredible resources for teaching/learning through service. It also provides another opportunity to promote your community service project and receive recognition.

For more information, visit The National Learn & Serve Challenge web site, or call (202) 884-8982.

Embark on your own DECA Power Trip
Members from the North Atlantic Region, Southern Region and Western Region will converge in Washington, D.C. For The Ultimate DECA Power Trip, November 12–14, 2010. Visit the conference promotional web site and preview the conference!