SUGGESTED CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
These are suggestions for chapter activities for planning your year. It is recommended that a committee, or at least a project chairperson be used for each major area of activity. It is not recommended that chapter officers always be called upon to lead activities.
Officer Elections
Business/Community Development
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Guest speakers
- Corporate visitations
Newsletter
- Artwork/design
- Writing or articles
- Production
Leadership Training
- Fall leadership training
- State and regional leadership
Development of Local High School Division DECA Chapters
- Speak to high school members (don't speak about your chapter. Speak about a career-related topic or about college, then at the end inform them of your chapter's existence).
- Host a local or district competition at your school
- Host a leadership program
- Offer to judge or assist with local, district, or state competitions
Fundraising
Civic Consciousness Projects
Competitive Event Participation
- Workshops on how to prepare
- Hold simulated competitions
- State competitive participation
- International competitive event competition
Social Activities
Open Houses
Membership Drives
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