provincials 2016 delegate package

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Words from the President Costs

Provincials Social Media

Updates and Details

Winter Merchandise

Board of Directors

Competitive eventsEvent DetailsMultiple Choice Testing

Special Events

Provincials Agenda

Delegate Experience

words from the president

Welcome! On behalf of the DECA U Board of Directors, I invite you to participate in Canada’s premier professional development conference, DECA U Provincials 2016. We are proud to host Canada’s largest undergraduate conference, attended by more than 1500 delegates from Ontario’s top post- secondary institutions. Each year we strive to provide unrivalled value for our delegates, creating an experience like no other. Our theme this year is “Be Bold, Be DECA U”, celebrating the tenacity, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit which are central to success in today’s business environment.We take great pride in our extensive programming options, allowing delegates to participate in competitive categories from finance, to professional sports management. It is our aim to build on the success of previous conferences, adding more value to delegates through professional workshops, interaction with speakers, engaging evening activities, and cases which are relevant in real-time. As part of the improved value for our delegates, we are very excited to announce our newest program “DECA U’s Winners Circle”, where champions from competitive events and chapter leaders will be invited to participate in an exclusive networking session with top executives from our Partner’s firms! From the moment you arrive in Toronto, through to closing ceremonies, we promise that you will create countless memories which will last a lifetime. It has been a great honour to plan DECA U’s 12th Annual Provincial Conference. I encourage all delegates to take this conference as an opportunity to push boundaries in order grow both personally and professionally. So go ahead, “suit up”, challenge yourself, and prepare for the weekend of a lifetime. We look forward to hosting you this January, as Ontario’s young business leaders descend on Toronto. Please feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected]. The countdown is on!

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brett jake daniel joshuaBrett Israel is the President of the Board of Directors. His role includes overseeing all delegate programing, event planning, stakeholder relations, and advocacy for DECA U. Outside of DECA, Brett is an avid football and hockey fan, who enjoys studying foreign policy, spending time with family, and listening to classic rock. He is deeply involved in his family’s farming operation, hoping to carry on a legacy of hard work. You can connect with Brett via email ([email protected] ) or via text (519-741-4841)

Jake Jardine is the VP of Community and Creative Design. His role include enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the DECA U brand, creating and producing content released by DECA U and taking on special initiatives to enhance the community in and around the DECA U Organization. Outside of DECA, Jake is an avid hockey fan, loves playing the piano and also loves Taylor Swift. He is passionately involved in the company Rockstar Café acting as a co-founder and marketing lead. You can connect with Jake via Twitter (@JakeAJardine) or email ([email protected])

Dan Wei is the VP of Chapter Development. His role includes supporting the 20+ university/college chapters in Ontario, helping them create their growth and management strategies, developing training tools to assist the development of its members, and identifying expansion growth opportunities across Ontario in different universities and business organizations. Outside of DECA, Dan is an avid basketball fan, loves playing the guitar, and is a varsity badminton player. He is passionately involved with Ivey Business Review as a published author, writing about creative strategic changes to improve the profitability of companies. You can connect with Dan via LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/danwei) or email ([email protected])

Joshua is the VP Delegate Experience. His role is to ensure that delegates of all DECA U Ontario Chapters have the most valuable and amazing experience by providing top level key note speakers, interactive networking session with industry professionals, and great entertainment at the annual DECA U Provincials competition. DECA is only one of his many passions, Josh is also a die-hard Leafs and Blue Jays fan, loves board games nights and also find joy in making everyone around him laugh. He is passionately involved in the development of Infuse Café acting as a marketing lead. You can connect with Josh via Twitter (@joshVduong) or email ([email protected])

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shirley katie elvis michaelShirley Zhu is the VP of Communications and will be entering her sixth year with DECA. Her role includes managing all of DECA U’s social media channels (be sure to follow & like us!), Communicate info to the chapter presidents across Ontario, and lend a helping hand anything DECA-related to the BOD and chapters. Outside of DECA, Shirley is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player, non-pro photographer, and learning about the exciting world of marketing. She will be finishing off her last undergrad semester in Hong Kong at HKUST and hopes to discover more of what the world has to offer! You can connect with Shirley via Twitter (@shirley_zhu16) or email ([email protected])

Katie Rieger is the VP of Operations. Her role includes the behind the scenes operational work including scheduling, timetabling, and other operational tasks. Katie organizes and plans DECA U conferences and competitions to ensure everything flows as smoothly as possible. Outside of DECA, Katie is beginning her first year at Wilfrid Laurier University in Business Administration. She loves Italian food, binge watching seasons of Suits on Netflix and getting her nails done. Get in touch with Katie at [email protected].

Elvis is the VP of Partnerships and is finishing his final year at Western University majoring in Finance and Urban Planning. His role includes forming partnerships to strengthen the DECA U brand and bringing opportunities to further ex-pand the reach of DECA U. Outside of DECA, Elvis is an active member of the Western University community striving to bringing positive impact to students and local communities. He is also an ad-venturous foodie looking for good eats in and out of Toronto as well as a huge basketball fan looking to catch a Toronto Raptors game or playing 3-on-3. Get in touch with [email protected].

Michael, DECA U’s VP of Chapter Development, is a 4th year student at the University of Guelph-Humber earning his Honours BBA in Accounting/Finance. In his role as VP of Chapter Development, Michael has multiple responsibilities. His major responsibility is to help new and old chapters with their growth & management strategies and develop chapter management and case training tools. You can think of him as an alternate exec, ready to jump in at a moments notice! He lives by a code, and that code is to make an impact no matter what company, organization, or student group he is a part of. In his spare time, Michael loves catching the latest movies and keeping his computer software/hardware up to snuff. If you ever need any help with your PC feel free to reach out to him, but avoid contacting him during oscar season or you will face major consequences.

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competitive events

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Fashion Merchandising and MarketingBusiness Financial ServicesHuman Resource ManagementManagement ConsultingRestaurant and Food ServicesRetail ManagementTravel ManagementAccounting

Sports and Entertainment MarketingMarketing ManagementInternational MarketingBusiness to Business

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multiple choice testing

competition details

Preparation TimePresentation Time

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Individual Team15 minutes10 minutes12

30 minutes15 minutes21

Only delegates who are competing in individual and team events are required to write the multiple choice exam. The exam will be factored into individual and team category marks. The multiple choice exam will take place January 8-9 2016, 7am-7pm. It will be administered online and testing protocol will be sent to chapter executives at a date closer to testing.

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A unique team style event. Quiz bowl is a rapid fire test where teams are required to answer a range of business and DECA-related questions in a fast-paced, highly energetic, and pressurized environment. Each chapter can submit one team of four individuals to compete in this Reach for the Top-style competition (these individuals will not be allowed to compete in the other Special Events categories, but they will be allowed to compete in the traditional Individual and Team categories). Though past experience is not required, we highly recommend someone with fast reflexes and works well under pressure. No one ever said that winning the prestigious Quiz Bowl Trophy was easy - do you think YOU have what it takes to bring it home?

DECA U’s Innovation Challenge this year will be presented by the Project Management Institute of Ontario, which administers the Project Management Professional (PgMP), and Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) certifications among many others. The case will require teams to solve a complex issue using project management competencies, and will be judged by professionals within the membership association who have extensive experience in the industry. DetailsNumber of Participants: 2-3Presentation: 20 minutesMAX. 2 teams per school

In the Advertising Campaign Challenge competitors take on the role of a firm specializing in marketing who has been hired to be advertising consultants by a NFP organization. Competitors are responsible for creating and executing a full marketing campaign for their client. A more complex and challenging twist to your typical marketing case, we are proud to present this event in conjunction with Canadian Blood Services. As one of the largest non for profit organizations in Canada, Canadian Blood Services provides lifesaving blood to thousands of Canadians annually. Champions of the Advertising Campaign Challenge will have an opportunity to meet with Canadian Blood Services marketing personal to potentially have their strategy implemented. DetailsNumber of Participants: 2-3Presentation: 20 minutesMAX. 2 teams per school Cases will be released December 1 20158/


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Check-In

Opening Ceremonies

Dinner

Evening Entertainment

Social

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Cases Commence

Lunch (included)

Workshops Begin

Cases Conclude

Dinner (included) and Evening Entertainment

Social Events (All ages and 19+)

Checkout:Sunday Jan 17 @ 11am

friday jan 15

saturday jan 16

delegate experience

speakers panel

sponsored cases

winners circle

This year we will be hosting a panel that will consist on industry professionals who took the step out of their comfort zone and became bold. They will share their experience as graduated students and how they transitioned in to the working world and into their current positions. You will be able to ask these panelist questions as the live audience and through social media.

Cases will be sponsored by a partner in the relevant industry. This means that your role play will likely be judged by a partner who played a role in writing the case, ensuring that you receive valuable feedback and is heard by someone who is as interested in solving the problem presented as you are. This also means that prizes for overall winners can include prizes in-kind or a coffee date or interview with the sponsoring partner.

Winners from each case category will be invited to a private net working session with companies who will be looking for potential interns, co-op students and full time employees. This event will be hosted on a date after the competition.

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friday night entertainment

saturday night socials

Hypnotist Jeff West will be joining the DECA U delegation at Provincials 2016. Volunteers from each chapter will be participating in his show to be hypnotized. Your friends will be taken through a journey while in their seat as you watch in enjoyment.

This year we will be having the social at several spots around the Toronto downtown core which will cater to different age groups. The traditional 19+ socials will be held at a nightclub and a lounge while a walk in movie at the Sheraton and a skating event at Nathan Phillip Square will be held for all ages.

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costsIncludes: Two nights of accommodations at The Sheraton, Competition, In Room WiFi, Meals (Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner), DECA U Swag (i.e. t-shirts, lanyards, padfolios), Social Networking Event, Evening Entertainment.

All funds, once recieved by DECA U are non-refundable

$ 230$ 420$ 600

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#Provincals2016 Social Media Challenge

F: /DECAUOntarioT: @DECAU

Be sure to stay connected with DECA U throughout Provincials weekend by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook! Not only will you be able to get first access to exclusive information and updates, but also take part in our newly introduced #Provincials2016 Social Media Challenge!

We want YOU to share your #Provincials2016 experience on Twitter and Facebook! Prizes will be given out for the most number of posts from a single user, most creative tweet, and best picture taken at #Provincials2016. We will also be posting questions throughout the day on Twitter and Facebook, and we will be awarding the individual with the most number of correct responses!

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Housing is based on quad occupancy at the Sheraton Hotel with co-ed arrangements taking place only within the same university. Room assignments will be done on-line and completed by the Chapter President.

• All conference participants are expected to behave in a respectful, composed manner and abide by the attached Code of Conduct.

• All delegates are expected to compete fairly. Any incidents of unfair competition will be dealt with accordingly and may result in disqualification. Delegate(s) will be removed from the conference at the delegate’s own expense.

• All delegates must sign a waiver and medical form in order to attend and participate in the conference.

• If the Code of Conduct is violated, the delegate’s university Dean will be contacted and made aware of the infraction in question.

• A dress code is in effect for the DECA U Provincial Conference. Delegates are expected to be in professional business attire for all official DECA U activities at the Sheraton Toronto Convention Centre.

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winter merchandiseDECA U Ontario Winter Merch is back! DECA U Ontario will be offering baseball tee’s for sale this season! The tee will have black, 3/4 sleeves, and a white body featuring an eye-catching DECA U Ontario design. This tee will complement all chapter gear, but also show your DECA U Ontario pride. Purchase your tee today for only $20! Don’t wait, order today, as orders will only be accepted until December 1, 2015.

Orders will be picked up at the Provincials 2016 Conference

Purchase at: https://ticketfi.com/event/652/deca-u-ontario-winter-merchandise

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provincials 2016 delegate package

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