AUGUST
This Month with DECA
DECA curates three big ideas each month for DECA chapters and advisors.
Gather Your Resources
Make sure that you have the essential tools to get started. Start by reading the “This Is How We Do DECA” ultimate advisor guidebook. The DECA Guide is your annual go-to resource. You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with the deca.org and decadirect.org websites.
Introduce DECA to Your Members + Membership Recruitment
Start by showing this year’s membership video to your potential DECA members. You’ll want your chapter to be affiliated through your chartered association and DECA Inc. so your student members can participate in all DECA events. Members must be on a paid roster in order to attend conferences, compete in all levels of competition (district, association and international) and proudly proclaim they are DECA members. DECA Inc. dues are $8, and your chartered association has its own dues. You may want to assess chapter dues to cover local activities or a chapter t-shirt.
Chapter Strategy
Effective DECA advisors use strategy to develop an intentional plan or method to create a strong DECA chapter. Just as you plan your lesson plans, your DECA chapter should have its own plan – a Program of Leadership. Led by your chapter officer team, this monthly calendar sets the foundation for your chapter’s activities throughout the year. DECA has resources available to help you map your year in our DECA Chapter Strategy at deca.org/elevate.
