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The annual DECA Central Region Conference is a 3-day leadership conference designed to energize, educate and even entertain the members in our region! What a great way to jump start your chapter’s activities for the coming year! Some of the highest profile conference opportunities that attendees will be offered during this year’s Central Region Leadership Conference include:
o General Sessions including great speakers
o DECA Related Workshops
o Leadership & Industry Related Tracks (workshops)
o State Officer Activities & Recognition
o Exhibits
o Conference Academies (low ropes course)
o Post-Game Party and Entertainment
o Conference Materials & Gifts
The 2007 Central Region Leadership Conference promises to be one of the highlights of a DECA member’s year. Thousands of enthusiastic young leaders will meet in Indianapolis, Indiana to prove that DECA members are ready to “Get Your Game On”. Come experience three action-packed days of DECA’s finest leadership development conference. Hear outstanding speakers, attend dynamic and educational breakout sessions, feel the excitement of the general sessions, and of course, you won’t want to miss out on the entertainment we have planned.
• Warm Up Your Game •
Experience the career focus workshops, where students will receive a certificate for attending breakout sessions in a career focus areas of their choice. Career focus areas include:
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Sales & Marketing
Leadership & Personal Development
Buying and Merchandising
Technology in Business
Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
Financial Literacy
DECA Leadership & Skill Development
Conference Highlights
• High-Energy Opening Session •
The conference will open with an action-packed Opening Session at Conseco Field House. This high-energy opening session will follow behind the scenes tours of Conseco Fie dl house and the Finish Line Court and workshops on site from their front office staff and other sports, entertainment, and hospitality leaders. After the workshops and tours move courtside for our Opening Session featuring Rupert Boneham as our keynote speaker. After the session everyone has a chance for autographs and a free throw shot on the court. What a night of excitement & entertainment! It is here that participants will “Get Their Game On” conference experience! This session will energize participants for the conference and their entire DECA experience!
• Great Speakers •
Opening Speaker – Rupert Boneham, Survivor Millionaire Winner and Philanthropist
Rupert Boneham is best known for his accolades on two seasons of the CBS hit reality series, Survivor. Competing on both Survivor: Pearl Islands and Survivor: All Stars, Rupert quickly became the all time favorite competitor in the series. Realizing that even last place brought in a cash prize, Rupert was optimistic that his involvement in Survivor might help with financing his monitoring with young people. Once Survivor: Pearl Islands aired, he “got his game on”, Rupert’s entire world changed. Rupert made a name for himself in TV history as the most popular Survivor castaway ever. His popularity brought him back for another season of Survivor, this time to face off against the All-Stars from previous seasons. Sadly, Rupert was voted off the island, but something truly life changing awaited him at the finale. Rupert was awarded a check for one million dollars, after being selected by viewers as “America’s Favorite Survivor”. A large portion of his winnings was used to create “Rupert’s Kids”, the culmination of 20+ years of working to impact the lives of youth. With his unassuming nature, desire to help people and a big heart Rupert continues to raise funds and awareness for Rupert’s Kids. www.rupertskids.org
Closing Speaker – John Beede
In his wickedly entertaining style, professional speaker, author, and adventurer John Beede speaks to thousands of teens and college students around the country every year. John is the author of Climb On! Dynamic Strategies for Teen Success, 52 Creative Date Ideas That Cost Less Than Two Movie Tickets, and several resources for small-business success.
The success lessons John teaches are derived from his experience working on the Senate floor in the United States Capitol. John has been an instructor of rock climbing, white-water canoeing, wilderness survival, sailing, snow-hiking, and participated in dozens of adventures around the world. In his talk, John’s integration of his outdoor adventure stories and his powerful success strategies will help you “Get Your Game On” to a new level of personal achievement. www.climbonsuccess.com
• Educational & Motivational Breakout Sessions •
Before the opening session and all day Saturday, participants will have a comprehensive selection of breakout sessions to choose from. Career area breakout sessions will be offered, with numerous sessions in each track, giving students an unbelievable opportunity to develop their skills. Outstanding leaders in their respective professions will present these sessions, which will educate and motivate participants to ”Get Their Game On!” Check out the conference on the website at www.crdeca.org for updates describing the numerous different breakout sessions to be offered.
•Specialized Tracks 2007 •
Presented by Focus Training
Game Time
Rally your fellow DECA members and join us for a CRLC conference favorite – Game Time. In this year’s sporting adventure teams will make their way through a challenge course designed and directed by the high energy coaching staff from FOCUS Training. Each team will develop a game plan to overcome a variety of physical and mental challenges as they work together to rev their team for success. Game Time athletes will share ideas related to: results driven DECA programs, how to motivate chapter members and ways to add value to their DECA experience. Game time will be taking place Friday and Saturday so come join us, get fired up, and get your game on!
All Star Academy - Chapter Presidents and State Officers
The All Star Academy is a pre-registered academy designed to give Chapter Presidents and Central Region State Officers the opportunity to network, share best practices and refine the tools needed to run successful local chapters and state associations. Learn how to empower your members to make the most of their DECA experience. Help your officer team to take leadership to a new level of excellence. The All Star Academy focuses on: officer team, and how to actively involve your members. Interact, have fun, and join together with fellow CRLC chapter Presidents and State Officers to refine your skills. This academy runs from 8:30-11:30am and includes a pizza party for lunch following.
• Advisor Activities •
We want you! (To share the strength of your ideas and methods with fellow advisors!) Check out these interactive professional development sessions, custom made for DECA advisors! In this track, advisors can learn and share techniques for improving their chapter and classroom experience. Join a session and start seeing more productive meetings, more successful competitors, and more effective officers!
On Saturday night, we have special entertainment planned for the advisors. Refreshments and great conversation await each advisor.
• Get Your Game on for Tours and Shopping •
After the workshops, it’s time to play your game in our vibrant downtown Indianapolis! Tour the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Indiana State Museum with it’s out-standing exhibits and IMAX theatre, Victory Field home of the Indians baseball team, and of course shopping in Circle Center Mall with its four floors of shops and attractions including Nordstrom, 100 specialty stores, fine dining, food court, cinemas, and Steven Speilberg’s Game Works Studio. Also, don’t miss the largest Christmas tree in the world in the center of downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
• Post-Game Fun •
Do you want to party? Do you want to have a great time? On Saturday night, conference participants will have several evening entertainment choices: DECA Super Dance, interactive games, Comedy Sportz, a mini-Nascar track experience, food and more! Central Region nenbers will party at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Conference Registration Information
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes lodging, conference materials, speakers’ fees, entertainment and all other costs associated with the conference.
All registration forms are due no later than October 15, 2007. Please email to Michigan DECA and Please send all registration forms and payment to:
Michigan DECA
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Fax 734-487-4329
Refund Policy
All cancellations must be submitted on the cancellation form in order to receive a refund. Please do not e-mail or phone corrections, changes or cancellations.
$100.00 refund per person for registration cancellations received or faxed between October 19, 2006 and November 15, 2007. This applies to the registration fee only!
No refund for registration cancellations received on or after November 15, 2007. Substitutions are allowed up to on-site registration on December 7, 2007. The State Advisor is responsible for all cancellations and/or substitutions with the hotel.
Hotel Information
Each of the 13 states will be assigned a specific hotel property for their entire state by the DECA Central Region Conference Committee and must reside at that assigned hotel for this conference. Only the State Advisor will be able to make room reservations (no individual reservations or individual school reservations will be accepted.) State Advisors will be notified of their assignment following the State Advisor Registration Deadline and will contact their chapters.
If your chapter wants to share rooms with other chapters, please arrange it among yourselves. We will not be arranging to match up students that have not requested a particular roommate. The Housing Registration Form is due October 15, 2007.
You will be notified of our hotel assignment by November 25, 2007.
Marriott Hotel The Westin Hotel
350 West Maryland 50 North Capitol
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-822-3500 317-262-8100
Student housing is based on four (4) to a room. If a chapter does not have multiples of four (4) delegates of the same sex, Michigan DECA will try to fill student rooms with other Michigan students.. There will be an additional charge if we are not able to fill a room.
If you make arrangements with another school to fill a quad room, please include the name of the school the student is from, after his/her name, in the registration. Be sure that both schools include the mixed room in the registration, and prepay their appropriate share.
Advisors, if sharing a room, should plan to be assigned to a twin (2-person) room. Please indicate the name and school of the individual you want to room with, so the hotel can properly match you up. Remember to check with your intended roommate first. Also, remember to register your spouse if they will be staying with you during the conference.
Registrations received after October 15, 2007 will run the risk of rooms not being available.
Incidental Charges: All incidental charges, (i.e. telephone and movie) must be paid before checking out. There is to be no room service or phone calls made from the room. All phones will be restricted so no outside calls can be placed. A credit card imprint must be left if you want to make outside calls. Phone calls can be made from pay phones located throughout the hotel.
Hotel operators have been instructed not to connect any outside or room to room calls after curfew.
Definition of Room Types (Room rates are listed on the housing form)
• Quad Room will consist of two (2) queen beds
• Triple Room will consist of two (2) queen beds
• Double Advisor Room will consist of two (2) queen beds.
• Double Student Room will consist of one (1) king bed.
• Single or Advisor with Spouse will be assigned a room with one (1) king bed.
Check-In
When you arrive, the advisor from each chapter should pick up the room keys from Dave Wait. The room where keys will be distributed will be posted in the hotel lobby. Please do not go to the front desk to check in.
Please Note: Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Please be advised that if you plan to arrive early, your chapter may not be able to check in until the specified time. There will be luggage storage available for early arrivals.
Code of Conduct
All conference participants are to consider this a professional conference and are therefore expected to abide by the DECA Code of Conduct. Every participant must read and complete the DECA Code of Conduct. All forms must have required signatures. Although these forms do not need to be submitted with registration materials, chapter advisors are required to bring these forms to the conference.
Chaperone Criteria
The required chaperone ratio is one advisor per 8 students. All advisors will be responsible for conducting room checks at curfew and to patrol the halls after curfew.
Security
Security will be on duty throughout the conference. Security will strictly enforce the Code of Conduct and Curfew. Security will NOT replace the responsibility of each Advisor conducting room checks @ curfew. Curfew is 12:00 a.m.
State Delegation Meeting
Meeting will be Friday, December 7 at 4 p.m. in a room to be determined.
A late fee of $15 per delegate will be assessed for late registrations.
Medical Assistance
Methodist Hospital
I 65 at 21st Street
317-962-2000
Dress Code
Business representatives, press personnel, hotel staff and guests will be seeing DECA’s finest members—show them a professional business image.
Business Attire for the Opening Session and Workshops
Business suit or slacks with a collared shirt for men. Business suit or dress, slacks or skirt with coordinated blouse or sweater for ladies. Shirts must have sleeves and no bare mid drift. Skirts must be at least finger tip length. The following items are not allowed: Denim, athletic shoes, sweat and T-shirts, shorts and hats.
During the Closing Sessions
Participants may wear Business Casual attire or Denim if they are also wearing their conference shirt.
Business Casual Attire During Selected Conference Activities
(Activities specifically stating that business casual attire is acceptable) Khaki (Docker) style pants with a collared dress shirt or polo style shirt, or a sweater, is acceptable business casual attire. Shirts must have sleeves and no bare mid drift. Skirts and shorts must be at least finger tip length.
Casual - During Dances and Free Time
(Includes when schedules are picked-up and meals at the State Conference)
Neat casual clothing is acceptable. Shoes must be worn when in public areas. Items not acceptable include hats, bathing suits (unless at the pool), and suggestive attire. Shirts must have sleeves and no bare mid drift. Skirts and shorts must be at least finger tip length.
CLOTHING MUST BE NEAT AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
Conference Shirts
Each registered conference participant will receive a conference shirt. Please use the registration form to summarize the sizes needed for your chapter. This number must coincide with the number of paid attendees from your chapter.
Friday, December 7, 2007
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Students Check into Hotels * Friday arrivals
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Delegation Meetings
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm All State Officers Briefing/Rehearsal with Meal
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Dinner On Your Own
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Get Your Game on at Conseco Field house
9:15 pm – 10:30 pm “Game Starts”- Opening General Session
10:30 pm – 11:30 pm Shoot Out Courtside, Autographs, Return to Hotel
12:00 midnight Curfew
Saturday, December 8
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. Game Tracks
State Officers (Pre-registration required)
Chapter Officers (Pre-registration required)
Leadership Academy
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Exhibits
8:30 am – 2:30 pm Workshops (6 sessions - every hour on the ½)
3:00 pm – 9 pm Tours/Shopping/Dinner
9:00 pm – 11:45 pm Post Game Entertainment Convention Center Hall A
Dance with Heartbreaker
Comedy Sportz
Games, Mini-NASCAR Racing, Much More
12:00 midnight Curfew
Sunday, December 9
9:00 am – 10:30 am Game Ends (Closing Session) Marriott Ballroom
Additional information on breakout session topics and local attractions can be found at www.crdeca.org
Marriot Hotel
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