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Illinois DECA

Central Region

Illinois Collegiate DECA

Central Region

Illinois DECA is authorized by DECA Inc. to administer programs and services within the state. Illinois DECA implements programs and services for chapters within the chartered association that support the mission of DECA and serves as a liaison between local chapters and DECA Inc. Contact your association advisor for more information about state and local membership requirements, conferences, competitive events and programs.

Illinois Collegiate DECA is authorized by DECA Inc. to administer programs and services within the state. Illinois Collegiate DECA implements programs and services for chapters within the chartered association that support the mission of DECA and serves as a liaison between local chapters and DECA Inc. Contact your association advisor for more information about state and local membership requirements, conferences, competitive events and programs.

78
Chapters
4,425
Membership
1957
Year Chartered

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Association Contact

The chartered association advisor is a great resource for association policies and procedures including:

  • Membership Eligibility and Deadlines

  • Starting a Chapter

  • Local and Association Deadlines

  • Local and Association Conference Registration

  • Association Volunteer Opportunities

  • Association Partnership Opportunities

  • DECA International Career Development Conference Registration

Jim Weber
Chartered Association Advisor
Contact
Mark Lyons
Secondary Chartered Association Advisor
Contact

MEMBERSHIP

Association Dues

Register Members
Membership Type
Association
DECA Inc.
Total

Student

$9.00
$8.00
$17.00

Alumni

$9.00
$8.00
$17.00

Professional

$9.00
$8.00
$17.00

Advisor

$9.00
$8.00
$17.00

Illinois DECA members must have an interest in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism or finance. Illinois DECA chapters must have a certified local educator who will assume responsibility of the chapter.

ENGAGEMENT

Association Conferences

Conference
Date
Location

Association Career Development Conference

March 6-8, 2025
Hyatt Regency O'Hare | Rosemont, Illinois

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