CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

The Texas DECA Chapter of the Year program is built to help chapters develop a well-rounded program. Chapters receive points for each activity they participate in. The top 10 overall chapters will be recognized on social media prior to the State Career Development Conference. The top 3 chapters overall and the top 3 chapters in their first or second year will be recognized on stage where the Top Chapter in each category will receive a plaque. Below, you will find descriptions, resources, and submission instructions for each section. You can scroll through the sections to see the information, or you can click on the specific section you would like to see and it will take you there.

2023-2024 | REEDY HIGH SCHOOL
2022-2023 | BEN BARBER INNOVATION ACADEMY
2021-2022 | MEXIA HIGH SCHOOL

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

All Texas DECA chapters with the exception of first and second year chapters will be included in the Chapter of the Year scoring.

NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

Texas DECA Chapters in their first and second year will be included in the New Chapter of the Year category. After a chapter has placed in the top 3 in the New Chapter of the Year category, they will no longer be moved to the chapter of the year category even if they are in the first year when they place in the top 3 of the new category.

A few of the scoring categories have modifications for chapters in the New Chapter category. Those modifications are noted with the scoring category below.

PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP

DUE SEPTEMBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25

Using the guide below to what a Program of Leadership (POL) is and what criteria to include, create your own as a chapter officer team. Once you’ve got all of your ideas laid out, fill out the POL document below and uploaded the completed version using the form below.

NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR MODIFICATION: Deadline extended to October 15

RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

DUE: OCTOBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 20

Submit pictures and a description of {up to} 2 recruitment activities. You will receive 10 points per activity.

host a bring a friend meeting

due: October 15 | potential points: 15 points

Host and submit your bring a friend challenge. See challenge details and submission requirements here.

Membership increase

DUE: OCTOBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 30(for %)/20(for actual)

At the end of the Texas DECA Membership Campaign, Texas DECA will calculate scores for these two sections.

You’ll receive 1 point for each percent increase your chapter has (max 30 points). You will also receive 1 point for each new member your chapter has (max 20 points). These will be calculated based on membership increases from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024. Find your previous year's membership total here.

NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR MODIFICATION: 1 Point per Member up to 20 Members; not based on actual or percentage increase

ATTEND YOUR DISTRICTS FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

DUE: NO DUE DATE; DISTRICTS WILL SUBMIT A LIST OF ATTENDING CHAPTERS | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25

Attend your districts fall leadership conference and network with members from across your district! There is no requirement as to how many members you must take to receive points. Look out for more information from your district director on when and where your Fall Leadership Conference will be held! Texas DECA will receive a list of chapters in attendance from Districts.

1 member accepts a rising star nomination

DUE: november 1; verified by texas deca | POTENTIAL POINTS: 10

The Rising Stars program is designed to recognize and empower underclassmen student member across Texas DECA. Advisors must nominate students based on the given criteria to receive this award. After advisors give their nominations to the students, the student must fill out the form to accept their nomination. The form must be completed by November 1. To receive credit for this category, the student must have filled out the nomination form by the deadline.

DECA MONTH PARTICIPATION

DUE: DECEMBER 2 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25

You will receive 5 points per post for up to 5 posts. You can not receive points for both DECA month posts and Chapter social posts. To receive credit for a DECA month post, you must use #txdecacoy and #decamonth in the original post. Your post will not receive credit without the hashtag in the original post. Only posts will receive credit. Stories will receive points.

DECA Chapter campaigns

DUE: December 2 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 15 per campaign

Membership Campaign | Ethical Leadership Campaign | Promotional Campaign | Community Service Campaign

Complete and submit the national chapter campaigns above to earn points. Texas DECA will verify with DECA who completed the campaigns. You can find more information on these campaigns at deca.org/chaptercampaigns.

TEXAS DECA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

DUE: December 6 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 5 PER APPLICANT

Who doesn’t love free money!? For every member that fills out the Texas DECA Scholarship Application, your chapter will receive 5 points. Learn more about the scholarship application at texasdeca.org/scholarships.

*Must be qualified applicants to receive credit.

district officer candidates

DUE: December 6 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 5 PER candidate

For every member of your chapter that runs for district officer, your chapter will receive 5 points. Candidates must fill out the application by the deadline, pass the exam, and complete the interview and speech to earn points for their chapter. Learn more about running for district officer at texasdeca.org/officer-resources.

state officer candidates

DUE: December 1 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 5 PER candidate

For every member of your chapter that runs for state officer, your chapter will receive 5 points. Candidates must fill out the application by the deadline, pass the exam, and complete the interview and speech to earn points for their chapter. Learn more about running for state officer at texasdeca.org/officer-resources.

texas two-step campaign

DUE: december 15 | potential points: 10 for 1 activity or 25 for 2 activities

Network and engage with chapters around you! Learn more about the Texas Two Step Campaign and how to submit here.

CHAPTER MEETINGS

DUE: december 15 | potential points: 25

Receive 5 points for each chapter meeting you host during the Fall Semester (up to 5 meetings). Snap a few pictures at your meeting and submit them with a few details about your meeting!

chapter related social media posts

DUE: DECEMBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25 (5/post up to 4 posts/month)

Chapters will receive 5 points per post for up to 5 posts. You can not receive points for both DECA month posts and Chapter social posts. To receive credit for a chapter social post, you must use #txdecacoy in the original post. Your post will not receive credit without the hashtag in the original post. Only posts will receive credit. Stories will not receive points.

members that complete practice testing

DUE: DECEMBER 31 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 30(for %)/20(for actual)

After the deadline, Texas DECA will calculate scores for these two sections.

You’ll receive 1 point for each percent of your chapter members who complete at least 1 practice exam (max 30 points). You will also receive 1 point for each member in your chapter who completes at least 1 practice exam (max 20 points). Find out more at texasdeca.org/practicetesting.

Host 2 competition prep sessions

DUE: DECEMBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25

How is your chapter preparing your members for competition? You must host 2 prep sessions to receive points. Prep sessions and chapter meetings can not overlap for points (if you submit the same event for a meeting and competition prep, it will only count toward points for one).

Ideas for competition prep sessions: Have members pair up and do roleplays with one another, host a testing game with kahoot or quizlet, get together and listen to each others presentations, host a mock competition. These are just ideas for events you might host. You do not have to host one of these specifically. Get creative! You may host two of the same kind of events but they must be held a two different times.

To receive credit, you’ll need to submit a description and two photos of each event.

Host 2 chapter engagement activities

DUE: DECEMBER 15 | POTENTIAL POINTS: 15

We want to see how much fun your chapter is having this year! You must host 2 engagement activities to receive points. Engagement activities and chapter meetings can not overlap for points (if you submit the same event for a meeting and an engagement activity, it will only count toward points for one).

Ideas for chapter engagement: Host a pizza party, host an ice cream social, host a chapter movie night, attend a DECA day event, go on a chapter field trip. These are just ideas for events you might host. You do not have to host one of these specifically. Get creative! You may host two of the same kind of events but they must be held a two different times.

To receive credit, you’ll need to submit a description and two photos of each event.

CHAPTER COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT

DUE: District cdc | POTENTIAL POINTS: 25

Host a community service event with your chapter and let us know what you did!

# of members who score higher than 90 on district exam

DUE: completion of district exams | POTENTIAL POINTS: 30 points (5/member up to 6 members)

For each chapter member (up to 6) who scores higher than a 90 on their district exam, your chapter will receive 5 points. Texas DECA will verify scores and award points after district testing closes. Up your testing game by taking a few practice exams! Find out more at texasdeca.org/practicetesting.

NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR MODIFICATION: # of members who score higher than 85 on District Exam

district pcm attendance

POTENTIAL POINTS: 5 PER pcm

At least one chapter officer must attend your districts’ monthly PCM to earn points. District Officers will verify monthly attendance.

NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR MODIFICATION: To encourage a habit of joining the calls and taking advantage of the resources shared: 10 Points per PCM attended

texas deca engagement

Texas DECA may post new engagement tasks each month. New tasks will be shared via email to those subscribed to the Texas DECA Newsletters, to advisors, and on our social media.