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2018-2019Facts about Texas DECAPlease share the following information with your chapter officers and all chaptermembers. This information is designed to be used in conjunction with the ChapterAdvisor’s Handbook. Members, chapter officers, district, state and national officercandidates should be very familiar with this information.Mission StatementDECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance,hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.National DECA Center1908 Association DriveReston, Virginia 20191-1594National DECA Executive DirectorLou Digioia, CAEThe four regions of National DECA North Atlantic Region Central Region Southern Region Western RegionLou DiGioia, Executive DirectorOfficial Publication of National DECA“DECA Direct”National and Texas DECA Tagline“Ready For It”2018-2019 Executive Officers for the High School DivisionPresident, Andrew Weatherman, NC @DECA AndrewNorth Atlantic Region Vice President, Rachel Lynch, NJ @DECAvprachelCentral Region Vice President, Nick Matthews, WA @DECAvpnickSouthern Region Vice President, Dylan Heneghan, NC @DECAvpdylanWestern Region Vice President, Jonathan Wilson, WA @DECAvpjonathan
The official DECA emblem is a diamond-shaped design. It embraces theorganization’s affinity for the diamond while displaying a bold, modern design.The four points inside the diamond represents the first set of DECA’s GuidingPrinciples. The four outer points represent the second set of DECA’s guidingprinciples and the polished leaders DECA prepares.Four inner points of the DECA Diamond represent the purpose of ourcomprehensive learning program: Integrates into Classroom Instruction Applies learning Connects to Business Promotes CompetitionThe outer four points of the DECA Diamond address theresults of the comprehensive learning program. DECAprepares the next generation to be: Academically prepared Community oriented Professionally responsible Experienced leadersOfficial Color of DECABlue, black may be used when blue is unavailable. If on a blue field, the logo maybe white.International and State DECA MonthNovember 1-30, 2018DECA’s Three Primary Purposes To assist state/provincial associations in the growth and development ofDECA To further develop education in marketing and distribution which willcontribute to occupational competence To promote understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities ofcitizenship in our free, competitive, enterprise system
DECA’s Core Values and Attributes Competence Innovation Integrity TeamworkDECA EstablishmentDECA was established nationally in 1946 with 17 charter states and the firstNational DECA conference was held in Memphis, TN, April 1947State Advisor for Texas Collegiate DECAKathy Walton, Austin Community CollegeTexas DECA is the Largest Association of National DECAThere were 249 DECA chapters in Texas during the 2017-2018 school-year with atotal membership of 14,633 members.Geography DECA operates in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia,Guam, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, China, Spain, Korea andGermany. Texas is located in the Southern Region of National DECA Texas DECA is divided into 11 districtsDECA Terminology DECA offers a well-rounded “competitive events program” -- not“contests”. At the local level, DECA is referred to as a “chapter” -- not a “club”. Persons belonging to a DECA chapter are “members” -- not “DECAstudents”. National DECA is made up of state and territorial “associations” -- stateassociations are made up of local chapters. CTSO is an acronym for Career and Technical Student Organization
The Texas DECA Executive Council is made up of the State DECA Officers.The 2018-2019 State DECA OfficersOliver ShiPresidentWakeland High School@DECA OliverJamie TreadwellVP of MediaChristoval High School@Treadwell DECALarissa CerdaVP of CampaignsEdcouch-Elsa High School@deca larissa12Lily Sethre-BrinkVP of OutreachDripping Springs High School@LilySethreTexas DECA Executive DirectorJosh Shankleshankle@texasdeca.orgYasmeen SaidVP of Leadership DevelopmentByron P. Steele High School@DECA YasmeenDhruv GomberVP of Chapter ResourcesClements High School@dhruvgomberState Officer CoordinatorVanessa Drydry.texasdeca@gmail.com
The Texas DECA Board of Directors is comprised of one marketing teacher fromeach of the eleven districts.Leo Saenz, La Villa High School District 1Diana Salazar, Judson High School District 2Treasurer, Mike Miller, George Ranch High School District 3Julieanne Ash, Klein Oak High School District 4Stewart Burns, Smithville High School District 5Secretary, Traci Buckner, Pittsburg High School District 6Lisa Greco, Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning District 7Vacant District 8Chair-Elect, Jennifer Urbanek, Lake View High School District 9Araceli Garcia, Eastwood High School District 10Chairperson, Kim Adams, North Garland High School, District 11Texas DECA Mailing AddressTexas DECAPO Box 164908Fort Worth, Texas 76161Various membership divisions of DECA High School Division Collegiate DECA Alumni Division Professional DivisionMembership Dues The dues for membership in Texas DECA are 8.00. The dues for membership in National DECA are 8.00. The Alumni Division and Professional Division of DECA permits persons toretain affiliation in a supportive capacity. Dues are 16.00.
Official DECA MerchandiseShop DECA is the official supplier of DECA jewelry, blazers, clothing, andmembership supplies. Shop DECA is also the official supplier of published DECAmaterials that support classroom instruction and chapter management.2018-2019 Conferences The Southern Region Conference (Ultimate Power Trip) is in Baltimore, MD,November 16-18, 2018. The 2018-19 State Career Development Conference will be held February21-23, 2019, in Dallas, TX. The 2018-19 International Career Development Conference will be heldApril 27-30, 2019 in Orlando, FL.Scholarships available to deserving DECA members in Texas include:DECA Students and Advisors are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships eachyou provided by members of our National Advisory Board. Annually, thesescholarships average 300,000. These scholarships are available onwww.deca.org.Texas DECA members are also eligible to apply for one of five Texas DECAScholarships which are awarded at the State Career Development Conferenceeach year. The Texas DECA Scholarship Application is available onwww.texasdeca.org.
The five leadership academies available for members to attend at ICDC are: Aspire Elevate Empower Ignite ThriveThere are five online events offered to all members: DeVry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge Finish Line Challenge FIDM Challenge Virtual Business Challenges Stock Market GameThere are five chapter campaigns available: Promotional Campaign Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign Community Service Campaign Membership Campaign Advocacy CampaignDECA, Texas Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,gender, national origin age or disability.File Revised 8/18
Kathy Walton, Austin Community College Texas DECA is the Largest Association of National DECA There were 249 DECA chapters in Texas during the 2017-2018 school-year with a total membership of 14,633 members. Geography DECA operates in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia,
