2008 State Association Management Conference – Anaheim, California

The State Association Management (SAM) Conference is a professional development experience for state/provincial advisors and key leaders. The objectives include:

to update association leaders on DECA Inc. programs.
to update association leaders on association management issues.
to allow association leaders an opportunity to provide input into DECA
Inc. programs and activities.

DECA'S SAM Conference will be held August 21–23, 2008, in Anaheim, California, and is open to all persons designated by the State Association's DECA Inc. Representative(s). Suggested participants include, but are not limited to, DECA Inc. Representatives, State Advisors, State DECA Board members, State Conference Coordinators and teacher educators. The tentative schedule will be updated as sessions are confirmed.

The SAM Conference registration fee is $50 per person. This fee is designed to cover the cost of meal functions and receptions, plus incidentals related to the SAM Conference.

DECA will allocate funds - $350.00 - for each official DECA Inc. representative. The allocation from DECA represents the total reimbursement available. Funds will flow to the appropriate parties based on expense statements filed after the conference. A listing of the number of DECA Inc. representatives for each division will be published at the conclusion of the membership year.

DECA will also provide three (3) nights lodging to each official DECA Inc. division in each state/province at no cost---Wednesday, Thursday and Friday OR Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Additional people are welcome and additional room nights may be available at the current hotel rate.

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Discount Airfare
Discount Car Rentals