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Message CHAPTERBUSINESSPLANTeam 67 2024-2025
The Chapter Business Plan guides chapters through increased engagement andelevated benefits of Florida DECA membership throughout the year. For the 2024-2025school year, tasks are organized into four categories: Must Do, Outreach, Networking,and Engagement. These categories were strategically selected to ensure that allchapters that fulfill the requirements will “Be the One” through meaningful andimmersive opportunities! Florida DECA offers two levels of achievement for completingthe Chapter Business Plan: Gold and Diamond. Chapters can earn recognition for theircompletion of the Chapter Business Plan by completing all Must Do Tasks, plus therequired number of tasks in each of the other sections. Presentation entries must besubmitted no later than January 17th, 2025. All entries must be formatted as a narratedvideo format presentation. Events/activities completed AFTER 2024 FL DECA CareerDevelopment Conference (CDC) count towards credit. Chapters are encouraged to becreative with the construction and design of their entries.FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE ONESUBMISSION GUIDELINES
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE TWOHOW TO SUBMITWhere to Submit?Complete each of your selected CBP activities. Create a google or powerpoint slide show for your verification submission, seerequired documentation. Record your presentation including your slides, voice over explanation/description.Publish the video as an unlisted link and then copy and paste the link into your JOTform submission. Be sure that you have published the video as an unlisted YouTubelink. When uploading the video to YouTube, the final step will be to select the formof upload from the menu in which “unlisted” should be chosen. The video should be“unlisted” as this ensures that the video can only be accessed through the URL linkand cannot not be searched up or copied by any other chapter. Complete the JOT form verification for CBP, copy and paste your URL link for yourvideo into the JOT form.Example of Past SubmissionExample of Past SubmissionExample of Past Submission
MUST DOREQUIREMENTSSECTIONREQUIREMENTSAll work must be from the 2024-2025 school year. Tasks mustbe completed with integrity and accurately fulfill the taskdescriptions. Submissions without a Statement of Assurances will not beconsidered for recognition.SUBMISSION GUIDELINESFLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE THREEGOLD DIAMONDTOTALALL THREEREQUIREMENTSALL THREEREQUIREMENTS30 TASKS20 TASKS5 TASKS FROM EACH OFTHE 3 SECTIONS (O.N.E.)AND 2 OTHER TASKSFROM ANY SECTION7 TASKS FROM EACH OFTHE 3 SECTIONS (O.N.E.) AND 6 OTHERTASKS FROM ANYSECTIONWritten entries must be submitted to the Chapter Business Plan submission portal nolater than January 17th, 2025. The link can be found on the FL DECA website and onthe QR code above. All entries must be submitted as a file, not a shareable link.PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Slides are suggested and encouraged. The file must bea "stand-alone" presentation, meaning it has audio that narrates each slide. Each taskshould be covered within 1-2 slides of the presentation. Chapters should be creativewith the design and construction of their presentations. Please direct your Chapter Business Plan-related inquiries to your Executives andDistrict Vice Presidents.CHAPTERS MUST FILL OUT A STATEMENT OF ASSURANCESRELATED TO CHEATING, AI USAGE, AND PLAGIARISM ANDSUBMIT WITH THEIR PRESENTATION. STATEMENT OFASSURANCES FORM
TASK TO EARN POINTSFLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE FOURMUST DO TASKSCreate a short (20 sec) chapteradvisor appreciation video andpost it on chapter social mediapage / online platform.Complete the Florida DECAcontact form.Tasks classified as "Must Do" MUST BE COMPLETED in order to earn Gold and Diamondrecognition. These tasks are considered essential activities that chapters shouldcomplete in order to truly "Be the One," and create a meaningful experience formembers.Tag Florida DECA. Submit ascreenshot of the tagged post.(If not posted on social media,email video to District VP).Download, complete, andsubmit the form.Use this QR code to access the FloridaDECA contact form.Team 67 will mark attendancefor members present at call.Attend 5 CFF calls with at least 1member (August - January).Use this QR code to submit your CBP.
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE FIVEOUTREACHTASK TO EARN POINTSParticipate in Fall Helping Handsby meeting a volunteer hourrequirement equaling orexceeding one hour per numberof student members.Tasks in the "Outreach" section are intended to motivate Florida DECA chapters toexpand their network by reaching out to their students, alumni, and local community.Tag @floridadeca (if onInstagram) and submit ascreenshot for both options.Create a promotional DECA videoand post it to your chapterInstagram account or school’sonline platform.Attach a promotional DECA videoto an email and send it to localprofessionals/governmentofficials advocating for DECA andtheir support.Complete and submit Districtspecific Fall Helping Handsdocumentation.Attach email receipt of sentemail and at least 2 responses.Give a presentation about DECAat a local middle school.Submit a 30 second long video ofyour presentation. Provide avideo testimonial from a middleschool classroom teacher aboutthe presentation.Reach out to professionals andhave them as a guest speaker(s)at your school (inperson/virtual).Submit a picture of guestspeaker with chapter during thepresentation and the name ofthe guest speaker.
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE SIXOUTREACHGive a presentation about DECAto an externalcommunity/professionalorganization Include a picture of DECAmembers at the meeting withmember(s) of the organization.Specify the organization’s name.Promote FL DECAactivities/initiatives on a non-social media marketingplatformSubmit a picture of thepromotional material inpublication.Share 3 chapter alumni’s DECAstory on social media or otherplatform.Include the names of alumniand communication receipt ofoutreach to alumni Tag FL DECA (if on a social mediaplatform) and include proof ofpost.TASK TO EARN POINTSGo to an industry related fieldtrip Picture of chapter at eventwearing chapter/DECA T-shirt.Include 3 video testimonials fromstudents on learnings from event.Include a short video (approx.25sec) of industry professional’spresentation at event.(ex. Rotary Club, Chambermeetings, SAC meetings, etc.). (ex. School newspaper/print, schoolnews, school website page, blog, etc.).(ex. law firm, marketing firm, sportsgame, etc.).(ex. Email, DM, text msg, etc.).(ex. screenshot).
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE SEVENNETWORKINGHost a DECA Networking Event.Submit at least two pictures ofthe event.Description of networkingactivity and logistics behind theexecution. Tasks in the "Networking" section are designed to help members become moreprofessionally responsible by creating opportunities to improve their connections,collaborations, and leadership skills. TASK TO EARN POINTSAttend ENVISION.Submit a roster of at least 4people that attended ENVISION;submit a picture of all yourattendees at ENVISION in theirconference t-shirts.Attend and represent yourchapter at an open-house, clubfair, or similar event.Submit at least two pictures ofyour booth/table at the eventand your participation in theevent (talking to attendees, etc.).Host an event with another clubat your school.Provide name of the other club.Submit pictures of the two clubsworking together at the event orto organize the event.Branding/identifying informationof both clubs should be apparentin the pictures (poster, clubshirts, etc.).(ex. speed networking).
TASK TO EARN POINTSFLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE EIGHTNETWORKINGHost a fundraiser / get a sponsorfor your chapter.Provide a description of event,how you promoted the event,and total money made/donated.IF SPONSORED: describe howyou contacted the sponsor withdocumentation of theirdonation.Comment on 5 FL DECA TikTokswithin 24 hours of its posting(can be individual or chapterTikTok account).Comment a positive messageand include chapter name in ahashtag.Host an event with anotherFlorida DECA chapter (Districtcompetitions and awardsceremony do not count).Submit images of the event andevent coordinators from bothchapters together.Have at least 10 chaptermembers follow the FL DECAInstagram.Submit screenshot of membersfollowing for proof.Request and host a Team 67officer for a chapter visit (virtualor in-person).A picture of Team 67 officer withchapter members (or zoomscreenshot if virtual).
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE NINEENGAGEMENTParticipate in your fall HelpingHands initiative.Provide signature and approvalfrom the volunteer organizationand advisor (complete District-specific verification form foundon the CBP’s last page). Includephotos.Submit 2 questions for theindustry professional speakersfor 5 CFF calls from August -January.Submit screenshot of membersfollowing for proof (Questions must be submittedfrom chapter Instagrams to FLDECA Instagram stories oremailed to District VPs).Have members from yourchapter volunteer at a non-profitorganization (not affiliated withFall Helping Hands).Complete the attached volunteerform with the signature andapproval from the volunteerorganization and your advisor.Additional photos should beadded to the presentation.Tasks in the "Engagement" section are intended to encourage and motivatemembers to build and participate in intriguing activities that will ultimately lead tomore professionally responsible and academically prepared DECA members.TASK TO EARN POINTSMake a donation to Dollars forDiamonds equal to or greaterthan $1 per student member.(Donations could be derived fromsponsorships, fundraisers, etc.).Check for amount donated alongwith pictures from fundraiser.(ex. Feeding America, The HumaneSociety, etc.). (This activity does not require one hourper member, instead prioritizingparticipation overall)
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE TENENGAGEMENTHold an officer team bondingevent for your chapter.Provide a short video OR threephotos from the event.Host a competition workshopor mock-competition.Description of workshop and 5photos from workshop.Have at least 5 chaptermembers follow the FL DECATik Tok.Provide the handle of themember following the account.Promote FL DECAactivities/initiatives on yourchapter’s social media pages.Submit pictures/screenshots ofthe promoted materials on theplatform.Make at least 4 Instagram postspromoting FL DECAactivities/initiatives (Handbook,Comp prep series, etc).Tag @floridadeca in the postsand submit screenshots of theposts.TASKTO EARN POINTSHost a DECA Dress day (Chapterdiscretion: Chapter shirt orprofessional dress (*see DECAclothing guidelines*).Include promotional materialand a picture of at least 10members wearing DECA Dress.Host an initiation/inductionceremony.Include pictures from the event.
FLORIDA DECA CHAPTER BUSINESS PLANPAGE ELEVENENGAGEMENTTASKTO EARN POINTSProvide three pictures duringyour activity (include minimum 5advisors). Describe the activityand feature non-DECA advisors.Host a seasonal social (ex.Holiday, Halloween, etc.).Include a picture of promotionalmaterial and three pictures fromevent featuring differentmembers.Have your chapter submitDECA Inc. Challenge (DECA atthe Bell or Ethical LeadershipChallenge).Provide an attached copy ofsubmission receipt from whenyou turned in your submission(Submit final challenge(s) on theDECA Inc. website).Complete a teacher appreciationactivity NOT to just your chapteradvisor(s) (ex. thank you letters, luncheon, giftbaskets, breakfast, etc.).HELPFUL QR CODESCBP’S THAT DO NOT HAVE STATEMENT OFASSURANCE WILL NOT BE EVALUATEDDeadline to Submit: January 17th, 2025MEMBERHANDBOOKCFF CALLZOOM LINKCHAPTER VISITREQUESTFORM
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