Setting Chapter Goals
PREVIEW
What does the chapter goals worksheet look like?
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Membership System Information
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LOGGING IN
Website: https://membership.decaregistration.com/deca#
Username: This is your chapter ID. All Texas DECA chapters begin with 145H-(then either a 4- or 5-digit number)
Password: set by you
Issues logging in:
FORGOT CHAPTER ID?
o If you are a returning chapter you can search for a previous invoice in your email from
tx-deca@decaregistration.com
o If you are a new chapter you can search for your approval status information titled “Your Chapter Request Has
Been Approved”
FORGOT CHAPTER PASSWORD?
o Once on the membership website (https://membership.decaregistration.com/deca#) click the blue button
labeled “Forgot Password”.
– You will need the following information
• Chapter ID
• Advisor Email
• First & Last Name
o An email to reset will then be sent
See contact information at the bottom of the page in the event these remedies don’t work.
STARTING MEMBERSHIP FOR A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Each year you will be tasked with Graduating and doing a Roll Forward of your students’ Grade in the system. To do this take the following steps:
Part 1: Graduate
• Once in the membership site find the red button labeled ‘Graduate’.
• The system will then populate your screen with students listed as grade 12 during the 19-20 academic year.
On this screen you can update their post-graduation email address if you’d like, or you can move forward to
the next step.
• Select which students you want to move to your alumni tab (this does not add them to an invoice, it just
moves them to a different screen for now) using the checkbox under the “Graduating” tab. Once you have
those students selected you can click “Graduation Complete” at the bottom of the page. (Note: You may also
elect to drop them but having their names and contact information on the alumni tab allows you to track and
keep a database of former members, with the hopes of engaging them later. Again, you are not billed for
their membership unless you later add them as an alumni/professional).
• A confirmation dialogue box will appear for your approval. Click Yes if you’re ready to move on.
Part 2: Updating the remaining students from the previous year
• Click on the Red Edit Students button
• Here you must update the remaining student roster from previous years. If a student is not returning you may
elect to Drop them from this list at this time using the “Drop” button on the right side of that student’s row.
o Click the blue button labeled Bulk Grade Rollforward > Confirm
o Scroll to bottom of the page and click Bulk Edit Complete > Yes
– The number one call we receive is from advisor’s that don’t see this new button appear after the
rollforward
o Once complete, you are now able to add new students
Part 3: Add your new members
• After graduating and rolling forward your previous roster, the Edit Students button is now replaced with an
Add Students button.
• You may add students three different ways:
o Individual member entry
o Bulk CSV Upload (recommended)
o Bulk Member CSV Entry
o There are templates available for both Bulk options to make it easier for you.
• Information required to submit students
o First and Last Name
o Years as a DECA Member
– This includes the current year, so all new members will have a 1, and returning members may be 2-4.
o Grade in school
– 9-12 format
o Member Title
– Ex: Chapter member, chapter officer, etc.
o Information asked, but not required
o Gender & Demographic
– You may select the Opt-Out option for both of these
o Contact Information
– Phone Number and Email address
o Date of Birth
o Field of Employment
o T-Shirt Size
After you add and review your students, click Select/De-Select All to decide which students you will then submit for membership and be invoiced for using the red Submit Membership button.
You will have a few options on invoices and payment, including paying by credit card with 0% convenience fee, entering a PO number (you’ll then need to process the PO for payment) and clicking pay later (then start the payment process on your end).
Membership Statuses
The membership system has three identifications for membership: unsubmitted, submitted and not paid, and paid. You can tell the current status of your roster by viewing the Students tab of https://membership.decaregistration.com/deca#
Unsubmitted
This means that their information is in the system, but has not yet been invoiced, therefore they are not yet official members. In the system, this is indicated by having a checkbox next to their name as shown below. To submit, you will need to check that box and hit the red Submit Membership button.
Submitted, but not paid
This means that you have submitted your student(s) but the payment has not yet been received or processed by National DECA. The phrase Pending will appear to the left of the student. Pending status allows them to participate in programs like the Virtual Business Challenge, Stock Market Game, and the free online practice testing provided by Texas DECA. You will receive a payment receipt via email once processed, and the members on that invoice will be converted to paid.
Paid
This is the final step for membership and will allow you to register these students for District competitions. The phrase Member will appear next to their name. They will also then be able to access the student portal for items like previous ICDC transcripts and their membership card.
Helpful Contacts
If you have membership system questions, feel free to reach out. The following individuals can help you with the membership site questions:
National DECA
• Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm CST (VA office)
• Phone: 703-860-5000
• Michael Mount – michael@deca.org
Texas DECA
• Monday-Friday – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm CST
• Office Phone: 817-900-8037
• Josh Shankle – Shankle@texasdeca.org
• Nicole Willis – willis@texasdeca.org
• Shawn Barry – contact@texasdeca.org
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Resources for Written/Prepared Events
This page is currently under rennovations. Please check back soon for updates and information.
SAMPLE PREPARATION CALENDARS FOR YOUR EVENT
Integrated Marketing Campaign Events
operations research events
Professional Selling + Consulting Events
Project Management Events
entrepreneurship events
INNOVATION PLAN
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS PLAN
BUSINESS GROWTH PLAN
START UP BUSINESS PLAN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN
FRANCHISE BUSINESS PLAN
Selling and Consulting Events
Financial Consulting (FCE)
(SAMple competitive event page, all events coming soon)
For 2022-2023 you will assume the role of a financial consultant to a local bank.
The bank is looking to close some of its brick-and-mortar locations and transition more of its services to an online/virtual platform. The bank is seeking your recommendation on what services could be transitioned to an online-only banking platform without compromising customer service to its customers.
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Competitive Events Update
Get a head start on the 2024-2025 competition season with DECA's competitive topics and resources for business operations research, professional selling, hospitality and tourism professional selling and financial consulting.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTS
The 2024-2025 topic for each career category is the development of a strategic plan to enhance or introduce the use of AI in an existing business or organization. Participants will collaborate with a local business or organization to analyze current AI strategies and practices. Participants will then develop and present a strategic plan for AI usage.
FINANCIAL CONSULTING (FCE)
For 2024-2025, you will assume the role of a financial consultant who works with student-athletes. A potential new client, a college-level athlete who is receiving money from NIL (name, image and likeness) deals has scheduled a meeting with you to learn about how to get started with basic investing. The client would like you to explain different investing options to develop and build a financial portfolio.
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROFESSIONAL SELLING (HTPS)
For 2024-2025, you will assume the role of a sales representative for a company specializing in sustainable products. The purchasing manager for a local hotel chain has scheduled a meeting with you to learn about sustainable product options that can be integrated into any of their departments.
PROFESSIONAL SELLING (PSE)
For 2024-2025 you will assume the role of a sales representative of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform. A local small business owner has scheduled a meeting with you to see the potential benefits of adding a CRM platform to reach current and potential customers. The owner wants to learn how your CRM platform will engage customers to positively influence buyer behavior, build brand loyalty, and meet the business's goals.
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DECA Presentations
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS 101
PREVIEW
What does this presentation include?
*The Google Slides and PowerPoint versions each have presentation notes in the notes section of each slide*
INTRO CHAPTER MEETING
PREVIEW
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INTRO TO DECA
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PRE-COMPETITION MEETING
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HOW TO HOST A SOCIAL
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Earn a Spot at ICDC
compete in the STOCK MARKET GAME
Participants in the Stock Market Game develop and manage all aspects of an investment portfolio including stock selection, buying and selling. The top 25 teams from each DECA region earn the opportunity to compete at ICDC.
September 9 - December 6 | Learn more here
compete in the virtual business challenge
VBC is a fast-paced, online simulation that challenges participants to operate a web-based business in one of eight areas. There are two qualifying rounds. The top two teams from each region in each round earn the opportunity to compete at ICDC.
Round 1 | October 15-25 | Registration Opens October 3 | Learn More Here
Round 2 | January 14-24
compete in a traditional competitive events
DECA offers 51 traditional competitive events to choose from. From role plays to prepared business plans, there’s something for everyone. For traditional competitive events, members will need to compete at the district level, advance to the state level, and qualify for ICDC at the state level.
check out the competitive events here
earn a gold certification in school-based enterprise
SBE’s earning a gold certification or re-certification have the opportunity to participate in the SBE academy and compete at ICDC. SBE teams can have up to two participants. To get certified, chapters must submit their certification paper by January 14. If you are eligible to attend ICDC, the SBE participants will give a presentation over the SBE.
Learn more here
serve as a voting delegate
Our Texas DECA leadership team take on the responsibility of identifying the next team of executive officers. This includes a combination of incoming/outgoing State and District Officers. Learn more about serving as a Texas DECA leader here.
complete chapter campaigns & earn thrive level
Meet the requirements of any two DECA Month Chapter Campaigns (promotional, ethical leadership, community service) or two categories of the National Membership Campaign and earn two allocations to attend the Thrive Academy at ICDC.
Learn more here.
complete the texas two-step campaign
Complete either a social OR community event with another chapter and earn the opportunity to apply for one academy spot. Complete both events and earn the opportunity to apply for two academy spots.
Learn more here.
participate in the case study challenge
Place in the top three in one of the case study challenges offered by Texas DECA and earn your chapter the opportunity to send members to an academy at ICDC.
Learn more here.
WHAT LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES DOES DECA OFFER?
THRIVE ACADEMY
ULTIMATE CHAPTER
Now it’s time to thrive with other high-performing chapters and continue to develop your toolbox of collaboration, communications, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Eligibility to attend Thrive is based on achievement in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns.
ignite academy
ultimate member
Ignite your spark for DECA! As an emerging leader, you have great potential to take advantage of all that DECA offers. Now’s your time to gain an edge as you learn how you can take your personal DECA experience to the next level and ignite your passion for DECA.
aspire academy
ultimate graduate
As you soon graduate, the sky is the limit for your aspirations. Do you know what to expect in college or how to be successful in your career? learn how to leverage your DECA experience to your advantage in college, interviews, and internships. Aspire to get on the fast track to college and career success.
elevate academy
ultimate chapter leader
Elevate your leadership in DECA by becoming the ultimate DECA chapter leader. Discover your personal leadership style and how you can use that to take your chapter to the next level. Now’s your time to elevate your DECA status from member to chapter leader.
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Competitive Event Allocations
all chapters will get up to 3 allocations per event. additional allocations will be scaled based on chapter size.
The allocation scale can be seen at the bottom of the page. Competitive event allocations are based on the HIGHER total number between the previous year’s final membership and the initial roster submitted by October 15th of the current membership year. See the chart linked below for your allocation based your previous year’s membership. Allocation numbers may increase based on membership numbers as of October 15.
Each individual in principles, personal financial literacy, individual series, or professional selling events counts as ONE allocation. Each two person team for team decision making events counts as ONE allocation. Each team of one to three people for the integrated marketing, operations research, entrepreneurship, or project management events counts as ONE allocation.
Allocations will be scaled based on the higher total number between the previous year’s final membership and the initial roster submitted by October 15th of the current membership year.
10-99 Members: up to 3 per event
100-149 members: up to 4 per event
150-199 members: up to 5 per event
200-249 members: up to 6 per event
250-299 members: up to 7 per event
300-349 members: up to 8 per event
350-399 members: up to 9 per event
400+ members: up to 10 per event
Principles of Business Administration Events (must be the first year on a DECA Roster)
PBM Principles of Business Management and Administration
PEN Principles of Entrepreneurship
PFN Principles of Finance
PHT Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
PMK Principles of Marketing
Financial Literacy Event
PFL Personal Financial Literacy
Individual Series Events
ACT Accounting Applications Series
AAM Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series
ASM Automotive Services Marketing Series
BFS Business Finance Series
BSM Business Services Marketing Series
ENT Entrepreneurship Series
FMS Food Marketing Series
HLM Hotel and Lodging Management Series
HRM Human Resources Management Series
MCS Marketing Communications Series
QSRM Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series
RFSM Restaurant and Food Service Management Series
RMS Retail Merchandising Series
SEM Sport and Entertainment Marketing Series
Team Decision Making Events
BLTDM Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making Event
BTDM Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making Event
ETDM Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Event
FTDM Financial Services Team Decision Making Event
HTDM Hospitality Services Team Decision Making Event
MTDM Marketing Management Team Decision Making Event
STDM Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making Event
TTDM Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making Event
Integrated Marketing Campaign
IMCE Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event
IMCP Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product
IMCS Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service
Professional Selling Events
FCE Financial Consulting
HTPS Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
PSE Professional Selling Event Personal
Business Operations Research Events
BOR Business Services Operations Research Event
BMOR Buying and Merchandising Operations Research Event
FOR Finance Operations Research Event
HTOR Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research Event
SEOR Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research Event
Entrepreneurship Events
EIP Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
ESB Entrepreneurship Start-Up Business Plan
EIB Entrepreneurship Independent Business Plan
EFB Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan
IBP International Business Plan
EBG Entrepreneurship Business Growth Plan
Project Management Events
PMBS Business Solutions Project
PMCD Career Development Project
PMCA Community Awareness Project
PMCG Community Giving Project
PMFL Financial Literacy Project
PMSP Sales Project
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