CHAPTER BUZZ

Alma DECA, Arkansas

Alma DECA’s action team’s first meeting looked a little different this year. While the officers are learning the ropes of meeting virtually, they are ready to go to the next level and work with their members this year.

Alma DECA

Palmer Ridge DECA, Colorado

Palmer Ridge DECA hosted a “Thanking Our School District” drive where members made cards to thank their school’s staff that makes learning possible—especially during the COVID-19 era. DECA members wrote cards for everyone from current teachers to the custodial staff. In total, the chapter collected 100 cards and put smiles on many faces!

Cooper City DECA, Florida

Each week, Cooper City DECA hosts a Manual Monday session to help prepare their members for competition. Focusing on written events, the prep sessions teach students tips and tricks to impress the judges. Their first event of the year had over 50 members participate.

Central Gwinnett DECA, Georgia

Central Gwinnett DECA is off to a great start this year! Focusing on taking their chapter to the next level, their leadership team has embraced flexibility as they navigate school virtually. For the first time, their chapter officer selection was conducted online. Candidates submitted pre-recorded speeches that were viewed by members during a Zoom-style kickoff meeting.

Mountain View DECA, Georgia

Mountain View DECA found a way to make their virtual kickoff meeting one of their best meetings yet! Their kickoff event included an icebreaker game in which teams brainstormed a business that would aid people during or after the pandemic and help people return to normal life. Their leadership team also consulted with a local life coach to create a survey to check in on students’ mental health.

Mountain View DECA

Naperville North DECA, Illinois

Naperville North DECA reached out to over 80 local businesses over the summer to ask for sponsorship. Chapter members learned critical business skills while canvassing and learning to utilize a CRM spreadsheet. After receiving over $1,000 in sponsorships from generous partners, the chapter secured funding to cover the costs of competition prep material, transportation to major events and member incentives.

West Career and Technical Academy DECA, Nevada

West Career and Technical Academy DECA recently formed a new partnership with a local small business that aids with studying for standardized tests. As part of an ongoing opportunity that began in April, chapter members can use the test prep service to encourage positive habits for the SATs and ACTs, and a portion of the profits will be donated to the chapter. Officers and advisors are proud to ensure successful futures for their members.

West Career and Technical Academy DECA

Chatham Charter DECA, North Carolina

Chatham Charter DECA hosted a mask and water bottle sale to kick off the school year. All sales happened online and proceeds will go to helping the chapter offset costs for its members. The sale was a great success and brought the Chatham Charter School community together.

Triangle Math and Science Academy DECA, North Carolina

This past school year, Triangle Math and Science Academy DECA started a school snack. Their SBE received bronze level certification and raised nearly $1,000. The money raised helped offset competition fees, allowing more students to attend conferences. Their store sold snacks such as muffins, cookies and pocky during lunch, and became their primary fundraising source.

Triangle Math and Science Academy DECA

Akron North DECA, Ohio

Nicholas Reese and Amaree Clark from Akron North DECA placed first in the state in a summer pitch challenge sponsored by the Ohio Afterschool Network. Together, they produced a 90-second “There’s Still Hope” video sharing a student’s perspective on a world in turmoil where everyone does not get an equal chance at success. Their business idea, There’s Still Hope, provides students with oneon-one tutors to ensure they understand classroom lectures and homework directions. Nicholas and Amaree won a $500 Amazon gift card and a coaching session with a successful entrepreneur. Alma DECA

Akron North DECA

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