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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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MARCH 9, 2021

GREETINGS FROM THE STATE DIRECTOR JOHN STILES State Director

Welcome to the 2021 Virtual State Career Development Conference. Over 300 DECA members, advisors and corporate partners have gathered virtually for the pinnacle event of the DECA year, and we could not be more excited to spend the next two hours, engaging in challenging new adventures, and celebrating incredible achievements with each of you.

DECA is an integral component of classroom instruction that helps members apply their learning and connect to business. This year, DECA encouraged you to examine your journey, and to take advantage of the limitless opportunities available to you through this organization - and you did just that! You participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns, created innovative new products in the DECA Shark Tank Challenge, earned Gold-Level Certification for your School-Based Enterprises, and conquered the competitions, despite the challenges of a global pandemic.

Challenging times remind us of what is truly important. And at Montana DECA, what matters most is the well-being of our members, employees, and the communities we serve. For over 70-years, Montana DECA has been a leader in Career and Technical Education, and now, more than ever, we are here to serve you.

The last year has demonstrated the strength and resiliency of DECA members, and allowed each of you to take your DECA experience to the #NEXT LEVEL! Remember, just because you’ve made it to #MTSCDC, doesn’t mean you’ve reached the end of your journey. Every new connection you make and challenge you conquer, will bring you one step closer to achieving your dreams.

Congratulations on making it to the State Career Development Conference and get ready for a #NEXTLEVEL experience!

WELCOME

GREETINGS FROM YOUR STATE OFFICERS Welcome to the 2021 Virtual State Career Development Conference!

We wish to thank all Montana DECA chapters for joining us to make this conference a great success! While we gather virtually, we hope your experience remains the same.

This year has brought us challenge and opportunity as we have taken our DECA journey to the #NEXTLEVEL! As Montana DECA celebrates our 70th Year Anniversary, we remain a leader in Career and Technical Education.

DECA remembers are strong and resilient. This past year has demonstrated that despite challenges and setbacks, we persevere. We thank you for your continued dedication, support, and participation in this great organization.

We have loved seeing your involvement with MT DECA on all of our social media platforms, and have enjoyed planning and leading at the state level for you all.

Now, as we gather for a State Career Development Conference, unlike any other, we hope that your excitement is elevated, your celebrations are loud, and that your hard work is recognized!

Our first Virtual State Career Development Conference is going to be amazing! Enjoy your time becoming DECA leaders and preparing for your future. Enjoy taking your DECA journey to the #NEXTLEVEL.

RORY SMITH

GLACIER HIGH SCHOOL

KATE BENTSON

BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL

KELSIE RING

FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL

ANNIE BATTLE

BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL

RECOGNITION

GRAND AWARDS

Montana DECA’s Grand Awards Session is full of energy and aspirations as hundreds of Montana DECA competitive event finalists wait to hear their name called as a qualifier for the International Career Development Conference. In addition to naming our highest performers in Montana DECA’s Competitive Events Program, Montana DECA presents the annual Spirit Award. The Grand Awards Session is the pinnacle of recognition for an academic year of preparing to be college and career ready.

The Grand Awards Stage recognizes ICDC Qualifiers, and top-8 event finalists with a Medallion.

ADVISOR YEARS OF SERVICE INAUGURAL YEAR Bill Isbell Great Falls Central High School Chad Ross Whitefish High School Sean Elser Polson High School Jessica Frazier Helena High School 5 YEARS Brad Mehr Gallatin High School 10 YEARS Travis Crawford CMR High School CHAPTER AWARDS Largest Chapter Flathead High School Thrive Chapters Flathead High School

PRESENTATION

ORDER INDIVIDUAL SERIES EVENTS Accounting Applications Apparel & Accessories Marketing Automotive Services Marketing Business Finance Business Services Marketing Entrepreneurship Series Financial Consulting Food Marketing Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling Hotel & Lodging Management Human Resources Management Marketing Communications Personal Financial Literacy Professional Selling Quick Serve Restaurant Management Restaurant Food Services Retail Merchandising Sports & Entertainment Marketing

PRINCIPLES EVENTS Principles of Business Administration Principles of Finance Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Principles of Marketing

TEAM DECISION EVENTS Business Law & Ethics Buying & Merchandising Entrepreneurship Financial Services Hospitality Services Marketing Management Sports & Entertainment Marketing Travel & Tourism Marketing

WRITTEN EVENTS Business Growth Plan Business Solutions Project Buying & Merchandising Operations Res. Community Awareness Project Community Giving Project Franchise Business Plan Hospitality & Tourism Operations Res. Independent Business Plan Innovation Plan Integrated Marketing Campaign - EVENT Integrated Marketing Campaign - PRODUCT Integrated Marketing Campaign - SERVICE International Business Plan Sales Project Sports & Entertainment Operations Res. Start-Up Business Plan

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THANK YOU TO MONTANA BUSINESS LEADERS

RORY SMITH Glacier High School ANNIE BATTLE Bozeman High School KELSIE RING Flathead High School KATE BENTSON Bozeman High School

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT DIRECTORS & ASSISTANTS The assistance of volunteers is critical to the successful operation of the competitive events program.

Montana DECA extends a special thank you to our volunteers for their continued support of and dedication to DECA and its emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Montana DECA extends its appreciation to the 120+ Montana-area business professionals who are volunteering as competitive events judges, mentors and exhibitors at the conference. The conference would not be possible without you.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Brad Mehr VICE PRESIDENT Scott Donisthorpe

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SECRETARY Caitlin Heuscher TREASURER Brad Mehr

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MEMBERS Travis Crawford, Josh Munro, Sean Elser, Jessica Tillman, Chad Ross, Levi Dawes, Jessica Frazier, Bill Isbell, Maria Bray, Jackie Bauman, Tanner Curey EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS John Stiles - State Director Eric Swenson - OPI Business Specialist

MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Elsie Arntzen BUSINESS EDUCATION SPECIALIST Eric Swenson DIRECTOR OF CTE Shannon Boswell

MONTANA DECA STAFF STATE DIRECTOR John Stiles LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST Marti Paugh SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Mario Stanislao

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