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

Trip Cost Overview

Registration $75
Coach Bus 60
Hotel (4 per room x 3 nights) 150
Chaperone assessment 50
SUB-TOTAL $335
JPT DECA SUBSIDY &
long sleeve t-shirt
-110
Balance from student $225

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

 
Gratuities (Housekeeping & Bus Driver) $5
Student-paid meals (approx) $100
Snacks & incidentals $25