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