Hey DECA members! Are you ready to take your chapter to the next level? As DECA members, we know attracting enthusiastic first-year students is key to our success. So, let's dive into some exciting strategies to promote DECA on campus and ignite the freshman fire within!

Be Everywhere

To catch the eye of incoming first-year students, we need to be visible and irresistible. Here's how:

1. Campus Blitz: Set up information booths during orientation sessions, club fairs and bustling spots on campus. Show off our stunning banners, eye-catching brochures and mind-blowing promo materials.
2. Digital Domination: Rule the online world! Utilize social media platforms, college websites and online forums to spread the DECA family. Engage first-year students with captivating content, sharing success stories and showcasing our vibrant DECA community.

First-year Business Classes

Want to impress first-year students right where they're learning? Here's the game plan:

1. Guest Lecture: Deliver guest lectures or workshops in introductory business schools to earn significant DECA points. Discuss engaging subjects like marketing, entrepreneurship or leadership to spread the DECA magic.
2. Challenge Time: Host small-scale case study competitions developed just for first-year students to get them excited. Let students take on challenges in business and sharpen skills while experiencing the DECA excitement firsthand.

Unforgettable Events and Activities

Be sure to capture their heart with unforgettable events and activities, check out these ideas:

1. Skills Workshops: Rock their world with workshops on vital business skills. From public speaking to teamwork and problem-solving, let them experience the practical value of DECA firsthand.
2. Social Sensations: Host unforgettable gatherings where freshman DECA members can meet experienced ones: game nights, picture mixers and other team-building exercises. The help and company of our DECA family will enthuse them.

By promoting DECA to first-year students in exciting ways, we'll attract fresh talent and unlock endless possibilities for our chapters. Now, are you ready to attract first-year students and Experience the Difference?