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2008 DECA State Leadership Conference
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Why aren't we staying at the Broadmoor?
This year, Horizon DECA has been assigned to stay off the Broadmoor Resort Grounds at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, along with twelve other DECA Chapters. The block of rooms required by Colorado DECA exceeds availability at the Broadmoor, so at the Broadmoor's discretion, they determine who stays at the Broadmoor and who gets shuffled off to the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The only schools guaranteed accommodation at the Broadmoor are those who stayed at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort last year. We will be shuttled between the Cheyenne Mountain Resort and the Broadmoor. Our appeal to stay at the Broadmoor (since we stayed at the Sheraton 2 years ago when it was the overflow Hotel and the Broadmoor had major construction /remodeling projects going) has been declined by the interim State DECA Director. Though inconvenient, our lodging will be less expensive, and that will be reflected in an adjusted final payment due Friday, February 15 ($20 for student's earning the HHS DECA State Prep Scholarship). There is also reasonable and affordable dining options available close by to guests staying at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
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This is it...the "Big Dance"! The best in the State of Colorado will converge on the BROADMOOR RESORT in Colorado Springs February 23 - 26, 2008 for a chance to compete in this years INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE to be held in Atlanta this April!
The State Leadership Conference will be held at the luxurious BROADMOOR RESORT, one of the truly great resorts in America! The Horizon DECA contingent will be staying at the Broadmoor again this year. The conference officially begins Sunday afternoon, February 24. We will arrive prior to the beginning of the conference on Saturday, February 23, and enjoy a fun dinner at Fargo's Pizza in the Springs (compliments of the DECA Hawks Nest) .
We will be taking State Qualifiers, and anyone completing an approved written project.
COSTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Registration ......................................... $115.00**
Room (3 nights - Quad/Triple)............$91.00
Total .....................................................$206.00
** Students can earn a HHS DECA State Prep Scholarship to cover $100 of this cost)
$71 is due no later than Friday, January 11
$20, is due Friday, February 15
(and $100 is due on Wednesday, February 20 for students who DO NOT earn the Horizon DECA State Prep Scholarship)
Registration includes a luncheon on Monday and Tuesday and the Hawks Nest is providing dinner on Saturday, the rest of the meals are on your own. Restaurants at the Broadmoor are pricey. There is a special DECA menu that is a bit more reasonable than their standard meal prices. Student's should budget $6-$12 per breakfast, $15-$18 for lunch on Sunday, and $18-25 per dinner Sunday and Monday.
A few other items of note:
You may bring non-perishable food, but it must be smuggled in discreetly. There will not be any refrigeration available.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS SINCE EVERYTHING IS PRE-PAID!
Economical Restaurants on the Broadmoor Grounds:
There are some relatively economical places to eat on the Broadmoor grounds. Click on the name of each of the following restaurants for details; Cafe Julie, Golf Club Grille, and the Golden Bee. I would recommend reservations if they are taken!
The INCREDIBLE Sunday Brunch in the Lake Terrace Dining Room is not necessarily economical (but it does cover two meals for Sunday!). The Brunch at the Broadmoor is World Class and in many State DECA veteran's opinions, the BEST MEAL AT THE BROADMOOR and a necessary splurge! Brunch at the Lake Terrace Dining Room will set you back about $40, but what a tasty way to spend $40! MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW, seating will fill up.
For ALL dining reservations, call 1-800-634-7711 and ask for Dining Reservations.
THE CONFERENCE WILL CONCLUDE TUESDAY AFTERNOON ON FEBRUARY 26 WITH A LUNCHEON AND AND AWARDS SESSION, WHERE YOU MAY PLAY A STARRING ROLE!
There is a required Parent Meeting for ALL State DECA Leadership Conference participants. The meeting is on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in room EO506. We will review our State DECA code of conduct and Horizon H.S./School District 12 policies as they pertain to overnight conferences. We will also make clear our expectations for student behavior as well as the consequences for violating State DECA and/or Horizon High School conduct/behavior expectations. It is essential that at least one parent and/or legal guardian attend for each student participant AND the student participant attend!
Participating in DECA and being able to attend a conference is a privilege that you have earned. However, if you are failing any class or do not have a C or better in your Marketing class at the time of the conference (Friday, February 22) you will not be allowed to attend due to academic ineligibility. It is your responsibility to monitor your grades and ensure that you meet these minimum academic standards.
2008 DECA State Leadership Conference
Following is a checklist of items that you should bring to the State Conference. Needless to say (but I will say it anyway), none of these items will be of use to you if they are not on your person or in your luggage when we leave HHS! If this checklist is used in the preparation and packing phase of this trip, it will save you grief, heartache, stress, $$, and inconvenience!
Things to bring:
Proper attire to clothe oneself for 3 days Business & Business Casual, NO DENIM ALLOWED!!!
A coat (the weather can change rapidly)
A tie (for guys)
Shoes & socks, a pair of closed toe pumps for females, flats or comfortable low heel is recommended due to the large amount of walking!
Swimming attire - you will be able to use the pool!
Toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), shampoo, and soap is provided by the Resort
Hair dryers, an iron and ironing board, and coffee pot is provided for each room
Medicines
Your favorite pillow and/or teddy bear
Money $$$ for meals on Sunday, breakfast and dinner on Monday, and breakfast on Tuesday (dinner on Saturday at Fargo's Pizza is paid for compliments of the DECA Hawks Nest, and lunch on Monday & Tuesday is provided as part of registration)
Money $ for Snacks & Latte's; there are Coffee Shops on the grounds
A calling card so you can check in with Mom and your honey, UNLESS you have unlimited minutes and/or money for your cell phone
Food (non-perishable), pop, water, etc., but smuggle it in discreetly!
A watch or timepiece
Your personal copy of your project in an official DECA folio
Practice tests, role-plays, study aids
Any charts, posters, etc you will be using in your presentation
If you are using a laptop computer, be sure you have adequate battery power
Pencils
An official HHS DECA Folio will be provided for use during the conference
A PHOTO I.D.!!!
Homework (DEFINITELY BRING HOMEWORK), a book, or some other wholesome reading material, you will have a LOT of free time!
ALL your luggage!
Things you may want to bring:
A video game machine - IF you can figure out how to hook it into their TV system
Personal headphone stereo
Cards, games, etc
Travel Alarm you cant trust your roommates or the Hotel to wake you up on time!
Things you SHOULD NOT bring:
Boomboxes
Alcohol, pot, tobacco (chew, cigars, or cigarettes), or any other illegal substance
Click here for a PRINTABLE CHECKLIST
Parents can reach students at the Broadmoor by calling (719)634-7711 and they will be connected to their room.