TEACHERS
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No question is too big or too small! Need immediate help?
Get in contact with our Advisor and Chapter Support, Marian Morris!
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6 STEPS
TO GET STARTED WITH DECA
As a brand new chapter, the first step is to get activated with DECA. Once you activate, DECA will provide you with a membership portal username and password.
Need additional assistance? Watch this: ACTIVATE TUTORIAL
Contact your Chapter and Advisor support at marian@wadeca.org or call (206) 285-1195.
Get others excited about DECA! From students to administrators, to parents and the community, share the DECA message and answer the question, “Why DECA?” These resources will help you make the case for starting a DECA chapter at your school with your students. Additional resources are available in Unit One.
– What is DECA (slide deck with speakers notes and link to membership video)
– Editable Washington DECA brochure
– Member Agreement
– Member Application
– Google Form version of the Membership Application [make a copy] – Member Sign-Up Sheet with Instructions for Use
– State Officer Welcome Video
– DECA Immersion Overview [Introducing DECA]
You’ve sparked interest on campus…now it’s time to hold your first DECA meeting!
Make it official! Register your students for DECA annual membership through the Online Membership Portal.
Contact your Chapter and Advisor support at marian@wadeca.org or call (206) 285-1195.
Before you enter members into the portal, you’ll need to collect membership dues of $20 per member for students and advisors.
Need additional assistance?
Watch this: MEMBERSHIP PORTAL TUTORIAL
A strong DECA chapter is supported by advisors and led by students. Identify your student leaders and arm them with the structure and leadership resources they need to create a solid foundation for your chapter!
Mark your calendars…schedule all of your chapter events for the year! From conferences to fundraisers to community events, and more, utilize Washington DECA’s events and resources to enhance your chapter’s calendar of events for this year.
– Refer to Teach DECA Unit One in Scheduling Documents under Exclusive Resources for DECA Menu and DECA Weekly Planner.