TEXAS DECA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

TEXAS DECA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

MORE MEMBERS = MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Texas DECA continues to promote and encourage membership growth on the basis that increased membership leads to increased opportunities. Not only are our new members getting to experience the world of DECA, but returning members now earn additional opportunities as well. 

We have created three campaigns for this year, inviting your chapter to #BeTheOne and earn more rewards for your chapters!

To see your membership campaign goals, click on the link to the right.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN - DUE OCTOBER 15

• GROW +10 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
  Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference

• GROW +30 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
  Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer

• GROW +50 STUDENT MEMBERS (from 23-24 membership)
  Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer + $150 Shop DECA Gift Card

ALUMNI & PROFESSIONAL CAMPAIGN - DUE DECEMBER 1

• 20 Alumni Members OR 20 Professional Members
  Earn recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference

• 20 Alumni Members AND 20 Professional Members
  Earn recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer + you’ll meet the national membership requirements to receive two(2) Thrive Academy spots at ICDC

NEW CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS - DUE OCTOBER 15

• 20 Total Members
  Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference

• 35 Total Members
  Recognition ribbons at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference + a DECA Blazer

Editable Recruitment & Promotion Resources

Find editable meeting and recruitment flyers, editable Canva templates for social media posts, editable chapter certificates, and Texas DECA logos and branding guidelines.

NEW EDITABLE RESOURCES COMING SOON!

Texas DECA + DECA Branding materials

editable certificates

Join deca flyers

meeting flyers

fundraising resources

Canva templates

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Advisor Emails from Texas DECA Staff

Forgot or Misplaced an Email?

Find a copy below!

2022-2023 deca year

Welcome Back Advisors! - August Newsletter
Original Sent Date: 8/3/2022
Meet the Staff, Advisor Resource Center, Texas DECA Fact Sheet & Scavenger Hunt, Escape Room, Case Study of the Week + Question of the Day, Case Study Challenge, Chapter Campaigns, Editable Resources, Chapter of the Year, Statewide Advisor Training

Check out what Texas DECA has coming up in October!
Original Sent Date: 10//2022

Check out what Texas DECA has coming up in September!
Original Sent Date: 9/1/2022
Meet the State Officers, Texas Talks - Student Newsletters, Submit your T-Shirt Designs, Chapter Packet Request, Let’s Talk About DECA Recording, 21-22 Event Data, Advisor Training, Bring a Friend Challenge, Case Study & Entrepreneurship Challenge, Advisor Resource Center, Chapter of the Year, Resources

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Texas DECA Dress Code Policy

See the Texas DECA Dress Code Policy below or click the button to download.

Official Dress Code

When appearing on stage, as a voting delegate, or in front of a judge, Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code is required.

Texas DECA Official Dress Code Females must wear dress slacks with a dress shirt, an official DECA blazer or blazer, and dress shoes.

Accommodations for religious or cultural reasons will be taken under consideration on a conference by conference basis. The student’s advisor must submit an accommodation request on or before the published advanced notice deadline for the conference. Advisors who receive a student accommodation approval will be give detailed compliance guidelines they must adhere to.

Males must be in a suit, official DECA blazer or sport coat with dress slacks, collared dress shirt, necktie, dress shoes and dress socks.

Business Casual for gentlemen means a collared shirt and dress slacks / khakis. For ladies, it includes slacks and a dress polo or button-down blouse. No baseball caps/fashionable headwear, sweats/athletic gear, jeans, carpenter pants, shorts, excessively tight/revealing clothing, or flipflops may be worn.

Casual attire should follow school dress code. Jeans are acceptable. No strapless, backless or spaghetti straps. Appropriate shoes must be worn.

What to wear for each session or event during the State Career Development Conference:

Opening Session: All members attending the Opening Session are recommended to follow Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code. Students receiving an award or recognition on stage are required to be in Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code. The minimum attire expectation for all attendees is business casual.

Exhibit Area: The minimum attire expectation for all attendees is business casual.

Competitive Event Area: All members are required to be in Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code.

Election Session and Business Meeting: Voting delegates are required to be in Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code. Business casual is recommended for all other attendees. School-appropriate casual attire is acceptable. No strapless, backless or spaghetti straps.

Entertainment: School-appropriate casual attire is acceptable. No strapless, backless or spaghetti straps.

Grand Awards Session: All members are required to be in Texas DECA’s Official Dress Code. If you are out of dress code, you will not be allowed on stage to accept your award.

VIOLATIONS WILL BE HANDLED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Student will appear before Board Member for dress code review.
2. If violation occurs, student will be asked to change clothing to adhere to dress code rules.
3. Student can return to compete in the allotted time remaining in their event or return to the function in which they are attending.

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National DECA Calendar

Take a look at what DECA has planned for the year! Click the button below to download the calendar.

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Texas DECA Advisor Resource Center

Check out our classroom/chapter resources. We’ve compiled over 2,000 resources and add more weekly!

The Advisor Resource Center is password protected. Texas DECA advisors can reach out by email if you need the password.

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Texas DECA Fact Sheet

Learn more about Texas DECA on the fact sheet below. Click the button to download!

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texasdeca.org Scavenger Hunt Activity

Take a quick look around the Texas DECA website using this scavenger hunt activity. Click below to download the activity!

Answer key available to advisors through the advisor resource center.

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Texas DECA Calendar

Take a look at what Texas DECA has planned for the year! Click the button below to download the calendar.

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