CHAPTER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER CAMPAIGNS
Engage your members in DECA activities throughout the year using DECA’s Chapter Campaigns as your guide! These campaigns are perfect for developing your chapter’s program of leadership and allow your chapter to gain the recognition it deserves. Click on each campaign to learn more.
STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS
More Members = More Opportunities
CURRENT CHAPTERS Due October 15
+10, +30, or +50 student members
NEW CHAPTERS Due October 15
20+ or 35+ members
ALL CHAPTERS Due December 1
20 Alumni or 20 Professional | 20 Alumni and 20 Professional
Networking and meeting new people is just one of the great benefits of being a part of DECA. Team up with another chapter in your area to host a social event and/or a community outreach event. If you choose to do both, you do not have to do the social and community outreach events with the same partner chapter.
1 CHAPTER SOCIAL + 1 COMMUNITY SERVICE Due December 15
DOUBLE YOUR CHAPTER’S REACH ON YOUR CAMPUS! Host a chapter meeting and challenge each of your members to BRING A FRIEND who is not a member of DECA yet.
PROMOTE, HOST & POST your event on social media for credit! Due October 15
This program encourages Texas DECA chapters to develop members to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. Chapters that complete all activities by the deadline receive recognition as a Lone Star Legend Chapter.
Due Dates Vary By Activity
LONE STAR LEGEND - GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Texas DECA Chapter of the Year program is built to help chapters develop a well-rounded program. Earn points for things your chapter is already doing!
Due Dates Vary By Activity
Engage your members in DECA activities throughout the year using DECA’s Chapter Campaigns as your guide! These campaigns are perfect for developing your chapter’s program of leadership and allow your chapter to gain the recognition it deserves. Click on each campaign to learn more.
NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS
DECA’s membership campaign is designed to help your chapter grow by making the DECA experience available to more student members, keeping alumni involved and engaging professional members such as administrators, teachers, parents and business partners.
20 More Students Than Last Year OR 20 Alumni OR 20 Professional
ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL - meet one of the above membership requirements
THRIVE LEVEL - meet two of the above membership requirements (earns academy spots)
Due December 1
This campaign provides chapter members an opportunity to share with their school and community what DECA is all about and how their chapter is making a positive impact on its members and community.
3 SCHOOL OUTREACH + 3 ALUMNI STORIES + 3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Due December 1
Innovation and entrepreneurship are the driving forces behind today’s business success stories. This campaign gives DECA members the opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial spirit in their own community.
1 INNOVATIONS ACTIVITY + 3 LOCAL BUSINESSES + 1 GUEST SPEAKER
Due December 1
DECA members are always finding unique ways to serve their community. Get recognized for your efforts through this campaign.
1 OR MORE ACTIVITIES + 75% OR MORE CHAPTER PARTICIPATION + 1 FORM OF PROMOTION
Due December 1
This campaign provides members an opportunity to share with their school, community, and local policy makers the importance of CTE and advocate for its benefits. All activities should take place in the month of February.
3 SCHOOL OUTREACH + 3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH + 3 LOCAL POLICY MAKERS
Due March 1