LONE STAR LEGEND - GUIDING PRINCIPLES

This program encourages Texas DECA chapters to develop members to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. Chapters that complete all 3 activities in a guiding principles section will receive a ribbon. Chapters that complete all activities in all 4 guiding principles sections by the deadline will receive recognition as a Lone Star Legend Chapter.

All activities must be completed by December 15th. Some activities may have an earlier due date for other campaigns or Chapter of the Year.

DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.

ACADEMICALLY PREPARED

HOST AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION MEETING

Hold a chapter meeting dedicated to breaking down the competitive events and helping members select one.
DUE DECEMBER 15

SUBMIT COMPETITION MEETING

Hold a meeting or after school session that focuses on preparing testing compeitors for their exam and sharing resources to help them study on their own.
DUE DECEMBER 15

HOST A TEST PREP SESSION

SUBMIT TEST PREP SESSION

Host a session focused on role play and/or presentation practice. Bring in community members, parents, or teachers to serve as judges.
DUE DECEMBER 15

HOST A MOCK/PRACTICE COMPETITION

SUBMIT MOCK COMPETITION

Recognizing the benefit of service & responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact & improve their local and broader communities.

COMMUNITY ORIENTED

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT

Timing and activity varies by District. Get more information from your District leaders.
DEADLINE SET BY DISTRICTS

Participation verified by Districts

Participate in a community service activity as a chapter on Saturday, October 17th.
DUE OCTOBER 26

PARTICIPATE IN TEXAS DECA’S DAY OF SERVICE

LEARN MORE HERE

HOST A CHAPTER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Host a community service event with at least 75% of chapter member participation.
DUE DECEMBER 15

SUBMIT PARTICIPATION HERE

PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE

DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity, and high standards.

Chapter officers or advisors can give the presentation, or chapters can invite a guest speaker to give the presentation. This is a great time to discuss DECA’s dress code.
DUE DECEMBER 15

GIVE A DRESS FOR SUCCESS PRESENTATION

SUBMIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS

GIVE A PRESENTATION A MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY

Share DECA (or an aspect of DECA) with future members by presenting to a middle school or elementary class. Don’t forget to use all of the professional skills you’ve gained as a member of DECA!
DUE DECEMBER 15

SUBMIT ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTATION

INVITE A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL TO SPEAK AT A MEETING

Learn about the business/story of a local professional. They can share how they got into the business they’re in and answer questions members have about their industry.
DUE DECEMBER 15

SUBMIT BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building, and project implementation.

EXPERIENCED LEADERS

Rising Stars are up and coming leaders within your chapters. Nominate at least one person to join the program and begin investing in your next chapter leadership team.
DUE SEPTEMBER 15

Must receive nomination and registration information from chapter advisor.

Nominations verified by Texas DECA

NOMINATE A RISING STAR

As a member of the Presidents Club, chapter presidents will learn to support their chapter, keep your chapter up to date with Texas DECA content, and build their leadership skills.
DUE SEPTEMBER 15

Participation verified by Texas DECA

CHAPTER PRESIDENT JOIN PRESIDENTS CLUB

Chapter Presidents Join Here

Chapter Presidents (or representatitive from your officer team) attends PCM’s for the months of Sept-Dec.