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4 Steps to Set Your Officer Team Up for Success

As the 2026-2027 school year starts, organizing your officer team is a great way to ensure your chapter starts on the right track. Here are four simple steps to ensure you can achieve DECA success this year with a successful plan for leadership: Establish an Annual Strategy  From your Vice President of Marketing to your […]

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Starting Strong: Recruitment Strategies for a New Year

As a new school year begins, many students are searching for exciting clubs and organizations to get involved in. For DECA chapters, this is one of the most important times of the year. Recruitment isn’t just about growing your chapter – it’s about introducing students to opportunities that will shape their high school experience. Every […]

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Pin Trading and Podium Finishes: The California ICDC Experience

From the first 20-minute walk to the Georgia World Congress Center to the last moments during the Grand Awards ceremony, California DECA members truly embodied the spirit of “Going the Extra” this April at ICDC. Out of 26,000 members, California brought a delegation of 660 students, proudly representing our state on an international level.  Whether […]

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What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year DECA Member

California DECA provides a wide variety of opportunities—from competitive events and conferences to leadership experiences and personal connections. For a first-year member, these countless opportunities can seem overwhelming. Whether it be selecting your event or preparing for conferences, these tips will help you get started.  Picking the Right Event For competitive events, there are six […]

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