A Week of Joy for a Lifetime of Hope
Detroit Catholic Central DECA is thrilled to have raised $18,065 - the most in the nation - benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), granting a week of joy to so many children.
Profiles
DECA Honors 2019-2020 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations
DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.
Jacklyn J. Schiller Receives DECA Honorary Life Membership
Jacklyn J. Schiller has spent more than 30 years providing exemplary activities for career and technical students and educators through her leadership as the Minnesota DECA Chartered Association Advisor. She began her involvement with DECA as a collegiate member in 1982 and eventually served as the 1984-1985 National President for Delta Epsilon Chi.
Dr. Brenda Clark Awarded DECA Honorary Life Membership
A lifelong educator, Dr. Brenda Clark, EdD, began her service as a DECA advisor in 1982 and spent nearly 40 years serving as a marketing teacher, school-to-work coordinator, career and technical director, professional development director and an educational association executive.
DECA Recognizes Mary Peres with Honorary Life Membership
Mary Peres has provided nearly 40 years of dedicated service to DECA at all levels, from chapter advisor to DECA Inc. Board of Directors President. She has never missed a regional or international DECA conference since 1980 when she began as a Marketing Education Coordinator for Oceanside High School in New York.
DECA Inc. Honors 2020 Outstanding Service Award Recipients
DECA Inc. congratulates two recipients of the DECA Inc. Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions - Karen Brettingen from Minnesota and Linda Smith of Georgia.
DECA Inc. Recognizes M. Andy Chaves of Marriott with Chairman’s Award
The DECA Inc. Chairman’s Award recognizes the outgoing chairman of DECA’s National Advisory Board (NAB). An individual eligible for this award is the outgoing NAB chairman who has supported DECA at the international level in a significant way for a…
Go for the Marketing Gold
When thinking of sports marketing, the Olympic Games are a prime example of what to look toward. The international sporting event is a household name that brings in billions of viewers. In 2016, the Olympic Games captured half of the world’s population in viewing the event!
Courtyard by Marriott Culminates Once-in-a-lifetime Celebration at Super Bowl LIV with Super Bowl Sleepover and Dream NFL Fan Experiences
Global Travel Program Marriott Bonvoy Offers Members Hundreds of Exclusive Moments Around Super Bowl LIV and the 2020 Pro Bowl.
What Happens Backstage at the Opry?
Opry member Garth Brooks once said “the real show is backstage” at the Opry, where a team of passionate staff members help make the 94-year-old show come to life every night. The Grand Ole Opry is the country’s longest-running radio…
A World Beyond Imagination
The success of Disney’s parks is no accident. With over 170,000 employees and 12 parks around the world, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has consistently dominated the market while ensuring the ultimate customer experience. Here are the top five ways Disney Parks continue to rule the industry.
Sports and Entertainment Competition Tips from the Pros
DECA offers several sports and entertainment marketing competitive events for members to flex their skills. To help you prepare for your next competition, I gathered some insider knowledge from two previous SEM event competitors.
Chatham Charter DECA's 3 Keys to Membership Success
Chatham Charter, a high school of 200 students, has a DECA chapter with 60 paid members - over one-fourth of the student body! However, these astonishing numbers didn't happen on their own. I'm going to share with you our three main tactics for membership campaign success.
University of Wisconsin-Madison DECA Takes on PowerPoint Karaoke
Looking for a fun social for your chapter? Look no further than PowerPoint Karaoke! Practice your presentation skills for competition and get to know some of your chapter members.
#WhyDECA Member Showcase: Catelyn Tankersley
Meet Catelyn Tankersley from Colorado! “I joined DECA during my sophomore year because I wanted to improve my public speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. But after being a part of the organization for more than a year, I can say I have gained so much more than that."
Westwood DECA Members Compete at District 5 Conference
In January, Westwood DECA students attended the Texas District 5 Conference. Read this story to get an in-depth look at the events of the day!
Los Fresnos DECA Exceeds Expectations at Districts
Los Fresnos High School DECA members are on the move to set new records this year. With a chapter that has doubled in size, their members are working harder than ever.
#WhyDECA Member Showcase: Marc Wilcox
Meet Marc Wilcox from Ardrey Kell DECA in North Carolina. "I was inspired to join DECA by my sports and entertainment marketing teacher, Mr. Neary in my sophomore year."
DECA the Halls
The holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family. Through DECA, strangers become friends and those friends become family... So, who better to celebrate the holidays with than fellow DECA members?
King Philip DECA Annual Round Table
Alumni members returned to King Philip High School to share the impact DECA has had on their lives. Chapter officers, association officers, international champions and vital DECA members have all left their mark on the King Philip DECA community.
Karns DECA students Bring Seniors Some Warmth
Several members of Karns DECA met at Autumn Care Assisted Living to distribute homemade blankets Friday, December 20. The students seemed to be a delightful surprise as resident after resident welcomed them and greeted them with a smile and a…
What DECA Means to Station Camp High School
Station Camp DECA officers express what DECA means to them, what they have learned and how this organization has impacted them. Station Camp DECA’s CEO, Zoe Cantrell (Senior), says: “To me, DECA means new opportunities and friendships. DECA has taught…
DECA Talks: Conversations with Current and Former Executive Officers
During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C., current and former DECA High School Division Executive Officers shared their stories with DECA members from around the world. Whether you're looking for advice on connecting with others, a roadmap to…
Giving Back on #GivingTuesday
Mississippi State University-Meridian Collegiate DECA participated in #GivingTuesday, on December 3, 2019.
An Experience To Remember
Through a generous contribution from AT&T, 27 DECA members from four schools were able to attend The Ultimate DECA Power Trip conference in November. The following is a reflection from one of the attendees. I was shocked to be selected…
Instagram Tips and Tricks: How to Market Your Chapter Effectively
Timberland High School DECA was excited to see their planning, new ideas, and hard work pay off at their latest DECA Social where they broke records in attendance and participation. Timberland DECA’s mission was to captivate its target audience and…
I Scream! You Scream! DECA Screams for Ice Cream!
For the past three years, the Ice Cream Social has been a tradition for Sutter Union DECA. Members, students and staff look forward to the social at the beginning of every school year. On Wednesday, September 11th, it was a…
Charters Got Talent!
Chatham Charter DECA, a small chapter located in central North Carolina, hosted a talent show fundraiser on Friday, October 4th. With roughly 50 members, it was no small task! Their officers started planning in July and hit the ground running…
Behind the Scenes at Disney World
"Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how…
Station Camp DECA Projects
Station Camp DECA has a lot of fun projects happening in their chapter this 2019-2020 school year. Kaitlyn Moore and Shannon Long are competing as juniors in the Career Development Project. Their project is all about teaching soft skills to…
Talent in the #DECAATTProject Pipeline
Throughout DECA’s five-year collaboration with AT&T, thousands of students across the country have been mentored by AT&T’s service-focused volunteers. Following a successful year in which AT&T volunteers mentored DECA students, a graduate of Streamwood High School in Illinois was the…
How Collegiate DECA Has Changed My Life
A little backstory Let's rewind to the end of the 2018 #DECAICDC in Atlanta, Georgia. As I sit in the stadium, it dawns on me that my final DECA conference did not have the ideal ending. I never ran for…
Beat the Test Stress: 4 Tips to Ace Your Cluster Exam
While it might be relaxing to push aside studying right now, your future self will thank you for getting a head start. Instead of scrolling through social media between classes, use Quizlet to test your business knowledge! Rather than taking 4 practice exams the night before, challenge yourself to complete and review 10 questions per day.
Five Reasons Why Collegiate DECA Has Continued to Be My Priority
As a senior involved in clubs, on campus events, honor societies, having a job and holding a Vice President position in my sorority and President of Michigan Collegiate DECA more days than not I find myself making cuts to my “to do list”. However, DECA has always made the cuts and here’s why.
3 Reasons I Consider Myself a Leader (Thanks to DECA)
DECA member Rohan shares his experience and how DECA has better prepared him to be a leader in school and into the corporate world.
