DECA State Competition - Orlando, FL
March 1st-4th
Parents: We are looking for t-shirt sponsors - Contact Mr. Simmons
If you have any questions regarding the trip, please contact your student's advisor.What to Wear
| Day | Time | Activity | What to Wear |
| Thursday | Morning | Bus Ride | JPT DECA States t-shirt & jeans |
| Evening | General Session | Business outfit (not your best one) | |
| Friday | Morning or Afternoon | Role Plays/ Presentations |
Business outfit – Your BEST, MOST PROFESSIONAL outfit |
| Evening | General Session | Business outfit | |
| Evening | Scavenger Hunt | Casual | |
| Saturday | Morning | Testing | Business outfit |
| Afternoon | Movie, Dinner at Downtown Disney |
Casual | |
| Evening | Awards Ceremony | NICE Business Outfit (You may be on stage!) | |
| Sunday | Morning | Bus Ride | Casual |
Trip Itinerary
Thursday, March 1
8:30 am: Depart JPT and travel via coach to Orlando Publix for supplies. Then on to the Hilton Hotel at Downtown Disney. We'll settle in and attend a JPT meeting.
7:45 pm: Opening Session, Campaign Speeches
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Competitive Events Orientation - Find out the time you will compete..
11:30 pm: Curfew - This means INSIDE your room. No excuses accepted.
Friday, March 2
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Scholarship Interviews
Students will compete in either the morning or afternoon sessions
8:00 – Noon (Morning Session): Competitive role play or presentations
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Afternoon Session): Competitive role play or presentations
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Business Session/Campaign Speeches/Election
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Scavenger Hunt - Role play review with prizes
11:30 pm: Curfew - This means INSIDE your room. No excuses accepted.
Saturday, March 3
8:00 am – Noon: Individual and team event area testing
1:00 pm– 4:00 pm: JPT DECA host an afternoon at the movies
5:30 pm: JPT DECA dinner at Rainforest Cafe
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Awards Ceremony
10:30 pm – 11:45 pm: Awards Dance (tentative)
12:00 am: Curfew - It's later tonight! Don't go too crazy with your extra 1/2 an hour.
Sunday, March 4
8:30 am – 10:30 am: National Career Development Conference Orientation
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Room check
10:45 am: Depart for JPT
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: ETA
How Much Money Will I Need?
Meals
Thursday: Lunch & Dinner
Friday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast & Lunch
Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch
Snacks
Incidentals
What Else Do I Need to Bring?
Don’t forget dress shoes!
Boys: Dress socks & belt
Girls: Pantyhose (plus extra pair)
Calculator, pencils and pens
With caution: Camera, Cell phone, or iPod
Cash
Clothes for down time.
Comfy shoes and a sweatshirt or jacket.
Toiletries
Travel umbrella

