Southington DECA Mrs. Teresa Brooks
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489 @DECAbrooks
860-628-3229 ext 348 http://goo.gl/GkTtWY
Objective: This session will explain the five different DECA, Inc. Chapter Campaigns including reviewing guidelines, deadlines, and ideas for successful campaigns to get more of your members involved as well as recognition in your school, community, state, and beyond.
DECA CampaignsMembership / To increase membership for both student members and include professional and/or alumni members in your local chapter.
Promotional / To build awareness of your chapter within your school and community and learn from past members of DECA.
Community Service / To serve your community and promote social responsibility.
Global Entrepreneurship Week / To learn about and promote entrepreneurship in your school and community.
Advocacy / To gain support from elected officials at the local, state, and federal level.
Benefits / Tips
· Use both academic and 21st century skills learned in the classroom / · Start small!
· More members can get involved in both big and small ways
*project managers
*participants
*reporters / · Choose campaigns that your students are excited about and choose events that they are passionate about
· Creates awareness of the activities your chapter sponsors or takes part in / · Assign roles early so everyone knows their job
· Can be expanded to become chapter written events for competition / · Keep an eye on due dates
· Best way to earn additional spots to ICDC so you can build your chapter / · Make sure your community is aware of your efforts
Southington DECA Mrs. Teresa Brooks
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489 @DECAbrooks
860-628-3229 ext 348 http://goo.gl/GkTtWY
Helpful Links from DECA Inc:
Overview of campaigns:
http://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/high-school-chapter-campaigns/
Cool ideas for completing your campaigns:
http://www.deca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hs_chapter_campaigns_ideas.pdf
Southington DECA Mrs. Teresa Brooks
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489 @DECAbrooks
860-628-3229 ext 348 http://goo.gl/GkTtWY