Earn a Spot at ICDC
compete in the STOCK MARKET GAME
Participants in the Stock Market Game develop and manage all aspects of an investment portfolio including stock selection, buying and selling. The top 25 teams from each DECA region earn the opportunity to compete at ICDC.
September 9 - December 6 | Learn more here
compete in the virtual business challenge
VBC is a fast-paced, online simulation that challenges participants to operate a web-based business in one of eight areas. There are two qualifying rounds. The top two teams from each region in each round earn the opportunity to compete at ICDC.
Round 1 | October 15-25 | Registration Opens October 3 | Learn More Here
Round 2 | January 14-24
compete in a traditional competitive events
DECA offers 51 traditional competitive events to choose from. From role plays to prepared business plans, there’s something for everyone. For traditional competitive events, members will need to compete at the district level, advance to the state level, and qualify for ICDC at the state level.
check out the competitive events here
earn a gold certification in school-based enterprise
SBE’s earning a gold certification or re-certification have the opportunity to participate in the SBE academy and compete at ICDC. SBE teams can have up to two participants. To get certified, chapters must submit their certification paper by January 14. If you are eligible to attend ICDC, the SBE participants will give a presentation over the SBE.
Learn more here
serve as a voting delegate
Our Texas DECA leadership team take on the responsibility of identifying the next team of executive officers. This includes a combination of incoming/outgoing State and District Officers. Learn more about serving as a Texas DECA leader here.
complete chapter campaigns & earn thrive level
Meet the requirements of any two DECA Month Chapter Campaigns (promotional, ethical leadership, community service) or two categories of the National Membership Campaign and earn two allocations to attend the Thrive Academy at ICDC.
Learn more here.
complete the texas two-step campaign
Complete either a social OR community event with another chapter and earn the opportunity to apply for one academy spot. Complete both events and earn the opportunity to apply for two academy spots.
Learn more here.
participate in the case study challenge
Place in the top three in one of the case study challenges offered by Texas DECA and earn your chapter the opportunity to send members to an academy at ICDC.
Learn more here.
WHAT LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES DOES DECA OFFER?
THRIVE ACADEMY
ULTIMATE CHAPTER
Now it’s time to thrive with other high-performing chapters and continue to develop your toolbox of collaboration, communications, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Eligibility to attend Thrive is based on achievement in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns.
ignite academy
ultimate member
Ignite your spark for DECA! As an emerging leader, you have great potential to take advantage of all that DECA offers. Now’s your time to gain an edge as you learn how you can take your personal DECA experience to the next level and ignite your passion for DECA.
aspire academy
ultimate graduate
As you soon graduate, the sky is the limit for your aspirations. Do you know what to expect in college or how to be successful in your career? learn how to leverage your DECA experience to your advantage in college, interviews, and internships. Aspire to get on the fast track to college and career success.
elevate academy
ultimate chapter leader
Elevate your leadership in DECA by becoming the ultimate DECA chapter leader. Discover your personal leadership style and how you can use that to take your chapter to the next level. Now’s your time to elevate your DECA status from member to chapter leader.
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Competitive Event Allocations
all chapters will get up to 3 allocations per event. additional allocations will be scaled based on chapter size.
The allocation scale can be seen at the bottom of the page. Competitive event allocations are based on the HIGHER total number between the previous year’s final membership and the initial roster submitted by October 15th of the current membership year. See the chart linked below for your allocation based your previous year’s membership. Allocation numbers may increase based on membership numbers as of October 15.
Each individual in principles, personal financial literacy, individual series, or professional selling events counts as ONE allocation. Each two person team for team decision making events counts as ONE allocation. Each team of one to three people for the integrated marketing, operations research, entrepreneurship, or project management events counts as ONE allocation.
Allocations will be scaled based on the higher total number between the previous year’s final membership and the initial roster submitted by October 15th of the current membership year.
10-99 Members: up to 3 per event
100-149 members: up to 4 per event
150-199 members: up to 5 per event
200-249 members: up to 6 per event
250-299 members: up to 7 per event
300-349 members: up to 8 per event
350-399 members: up to 9 per event
400+ members: up to 10 per event
Principles of Business Administration Events (must be the first year on a DECA Roster)
PBM Principles of Business Management and Administration
PEN Principles of Entrepreneurship
PFN Principles of Finance
PHT Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
PMK Principles of Marketing
Financial Literacy Event
PFL Personal Financial Literacy
Individual Series Events
ACT Accounting Applications Series
AAM Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series
ASM Automotive Services Marketing Series
BFS Business Finance Series
BSM Business Services Marketing Series
ENT Entrepreneurship Series
FMS Food Marketing Series
HLM Hotel and Lodging Management Series
HRM Human Resources Management Series
MCS Marketing Communications Series
QSRM Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series
RFSM Restaurant and Food Service Management Series
RMS Retail Merchandising Series
SEM Sport and Entertainment Marketing Series
Team Decision Making Events
BLTDM Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making Event
BTDM Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making Event
ETDM Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Event
FTDM Financial Services Team Decision Making Event
HTDM Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Event
MTDM Marketing Management Team Decision Making Event
STDM Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making Event
TTDM Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making Event
Integrated Marketing Campaign
IMCE Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event
IMCP Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product
IMCS Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service
Professional Selling Events
FCE Financial Consulting
HTPS Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
PSE Professional Selling Event Personal
Business Operations Research Events
BOR Business Services Operations Research Event
BMOR Buying and Merchandising Operations Research Event
FOR Finance Operations Research Event
HTOR Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research Event
SEOR Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research Event
Entrepreneurship Events
EIP Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
ESB Entrepreneurship Start-Up Business Plan
EIB Entrepreneurship Independent Business Plan
EFB Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan
IBP International Business Plan
EBG Entrepreneurship Business Growth Plan
Project Management Events
PMBS Business Solutions Project
PMCD Career Development Project
PMCA Community Awareness Project
PMCG Community Giving Project
PMFL Financial Literacy Project
PMSP Sales Project
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TEXAS DECA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
TEXAS DECA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
MORE MEMBERS = MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Texas DECA continues to promote and encourage membership growth on the basis that increased membership leads to increased opportunities. Not only are our new members getting to experience the world of DECA, but returning members now earn additional opportunities as well.
We have created three campaigns for this year, inviting your chapter to #BeTheOne and earn more rewards for your chapters!
To see your membership campaign goals, click on the link to the right.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN - DUE OCTOBER 15
GROW +10 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development ConferenceGROW +30 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA BlazerGROW +50 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer + $150 Shop DECA Gift Card
ALUMNI & PROFESSIONAL CAMPAIGN - DUE DECEMBER 1
20 Alumni Members OR 20 Professional Members
Earn recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference20 Alumni Members AND 20 Professional Members
Earn recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer + you’ll meet the national membership requirements to receive two(2) Thrive Academy spots at ICDC
NEW CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS - DUE OCTOBER 15
20 Total Members
Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference35 Total Members
Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer
Editable Recruitment & Promotion Resources
Find editable meeting and recruitment flyers, editable Canva templates for social media posts, editable chapter certificates, and Texas DECA logos and branding guidelines.
NEW EDITABLE RESOURCES COMING SOON!
Texas DECA + DECA Branding materials
editable certificates
Join deca flyers
meeting flyers
fundraising resources
Canva templates
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Advisor Emails from Texas DECA Staff
Forgot or Misplaced an Email?
Find a copy below!
2022-2023 deca year
Welcome Back Advisors! - August Newsletter
Original Sent Date: 8/3/2022
Meet the Staff, Advisor Resource Center, Texas DECA Fact Sheet & Scavenger Hunt, Escape Room, Case Study of the Week + Question of the Day, Case Study Challenge, Chapter Campaigns, Editable Resources, Chapter of the Year, Statewide Advisor Training
Check out what Texas DECA has coming up in October!
Original Sent Date: 10//2022
Check out what Texas DECA has coming up in September!
Original Sent Date: 9/1/2022
Meet the State Officers, Texas Talks - Student Newsletters, Submit your T-Shirt Designs, Chapter Packet Request, Let’s Talk About DECA Recording, 21-22 Event Data, Advisor Training, Bring a Friend Challenge, Case Study & Entrepreneurship Challenge, Advisor Resource Center, Chapter of the Year, Resources
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Texas DECA Fact Sheet
Learn more about Texas DECA on the fact sheet below. Click the button to download!
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texasdeca.org Scavenger Hunt Activity
Take a quick look around the Texas DECA website using this scavenger hunt activity. Click below to download the activity!
Answer key available to advisors through the advisor resource center.
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Texas DECA Calendar
Take a look at what Texas DECA has planned for the year! Click the button below to download the calendar.
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