March 24, 2017 Remaining Officer Candidate application materials due - Official Transcript Letters of Recommendation International Career Development Conference Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Candidates may begin scheduling caucuses Officer Candidate Orientation & Interviews Thursday, April 20, 2017* Booth Setup (6am-9am) Campaign Booths Open (9:30am-2pm) Voting Delegate/Meet the Candidates Session (4pm-5pm) - Each candidate will deliver a 3-minute speech/demonstration. - Question & Answer Period for Delegates/Candidates If competing, candidates are required to attend the Professional Development sessions and Briefing associated with their event. Officer Candidates are not required by DECA Inc. to compete; however, a candidate’s association and/or chapter may require them to compete. Friday, April 21, 2017 Campaign Booths Open (7:30am-5pm) Officer Campaign Booth Dismantling (5pm-7pm) Saturday, April 22, 2017 Election/Business Session (10:30am-12pm) - Each candidate will deliver a 2-minute speech Grand Awards Session (8pm-9:30pm) - Announcement of new officer team Sunday, April 23, 2017 New Officer Orientation (9am 2pm) – Dates for Elected Officers June/July 2017 *Officer Training, Reston, VA (all officers) * Tentatively scheduled for June 7-15, 2017 * Please notify DECA if there are any schedule conflicts during this time (i.e., classes, final exams). The candidate should contact Mr. Jeff Collins at . August 2017 Chartered Association Management Conference Atlanta, Georgia Collegiate DECA President
March 24, 2017 Remaining Officer Candidate application materials due - Official Transcript Letters of Recommendation International Career Development Conference Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Candidates may begin scheduling caucuses Officer Candidate Orientation & Interviews Thursday, April 20, 2017* Booth Setup (6am-9am) Campaign Booths Open (9:30am-2pm) Voting Delegate/Meet the Candidates Session (4pm-5pm) - Each candidate will deliver a 3-minute speech/demonstration. - Question & Answer Period for Delegates/Candidates If competing, candidates are required to attend the Professional Development sessions and Briefing associated with their event. Officer Candidates are not required by DECA Inc. to compete; however, a candidate’s association and/or chapter may require them to compete. Friday, April 21, 2017 Campaign Booths Open (7:30am-5pm) Officer Campaign Booth Dismantling (5pm-7pm) Saturday, April 22, 2017 Election/Business Session (10:30am-12pm) - Each candidate will deliver a 2-minute speech Grand Awards Session (8pm-9:30pm) - Announcement of new officer team Sunday, April 23, 2017 New Officer Orientation (9am – 2pm) Dates for Elected Officers June/July 2017 *Officer Training, Reston, VA (all officers) * Tentatively scheduled for June 7-15, 2017 * Please notify DECA if there are any schedule conflicts during this time (i.e., classes, final exams). The candidate should contact Mr. Jeff Collins at . August 2017 Chartered Association Management Conference Atlanta, Georgia Collegiate DECA President