Westmoore High School

Westmoore High School DECA Chapter

DECA Advisor: Kim Hancock

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DECA (An Association of Marketing Students ~ formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a youth organization, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an integral learning process within the Marketing Program. Through various leadership activities, the student learns the elements of management, technical knowledge, problem solving, decision making, human relations, etc. As a result, all students enrolled in the Marketing Program are encouraged to join DECA. DECA provides the opportunity for young people to learn leadership and professionalism, as well as compete scholastically within their industry.

v There is a $25.00 student fee, which must be paid by the fourth week of school. This covers national, state and local dues. T-shirts will also be available for purchase.

v Only due paying members will be allowed to participate in field trips and competitions.

v All DECA members are obligated to check out and sell fund-raising items and turn in money by the designated due date set by the advisor.

v Every DECA member is required to attend a monthly DECA chapter meeting.

v Student officers and the chapter will plan activities that will take place during evenings and weekends in which students may be expected to participate when it does not conflict with their work schedule.

In order to wear the DECA cords at graduation, the DECA member/officer must perform 12 of the 16 points (subject to change):

            Fall Blood Drive ~ 2 points available
            Fall Fundraiser
            Susan B. Komen Cancer Activity
            DECA Fall Leadership Conference (officers only) ~ mandatory
            DECA Week ~ 2 points available
            Safe Trick or Treat ~ 2 points available
            Winter Wishes
            Christmas Party
            Job Shadowing
            Thunder Book Bus Book Drive
            State DECA conference
            Spring Fundraiser
            Spring Blood Drive ~ 2 points available