Presidents Council
Presidents Council
The Presidents Council was created to help build stronger chapters, create district unity, and ensure effective communication between the state association and local chapters. With regular and consistent communication, the state association will keep chapters informed of key state programs, events, and opportunities, and encourage greater participation and involvement. Most importantly, the Presidents Council brings local chapters together. Whether a new, emerging, or veteran chapter, the Presidents Council allows for direct, student-to-student communication and support.
Letter from the State President
Dear California DECA Chapter Presidents,
Hello! My name is Robert Flores, and I am honored to be serving as your 2026-2027 State President. On behalf of Team 76, congratulations on being selected to lead your chapter this year. We look forward to collaborating with you to make California DECA the Next Big Thing, elevating our legacy of competitive success and community service.
We hope your time as chapter president is one you’ll look back on with pride. As the leader of your chapter, you play a key role in guiding your members to success, creating initiatives that will impact your community, and leaving a legacy for future teams to build on. We encourage you to think big, take initiative, and lead with purpose.
Starting in September, we welcome you to join us, alongside chapter presidents from across the state, at our monthly Presidents’ Council meetings. Our first meeting will be held on September 14th at 7:30 PM. In these meetings, we hope to gather your input on California DECA Program of Leadership (POL) initiatives and celebrate chapter successes, while updating you on DECA matters from Team 76. You’ll also have the chance to connect with other chapter presidents, exchange ideas, and get inspired.
Team 76 is always open to connecting and collaborating with you this year, so please do not hesitate to reach out on whatever task is presented. Congratulations, and thank you for your service and dedication! California DECA is driven by your leadership, and we cannot wait for a great year ahead.
Sincerely,
Robert Flores
State President
California DECA
president@californiadeca.org
Join the Presidents Council
The Presidents Council consists of chapter presidents from around the state. If you are a chapter president, sign up for the Presidents Council through the online form.
Note: Contact information submitted through this form will be used for Presidents Council purposes only. California DECA will not share or utilize this information for any purpose other than coordinating Presidents Council meetings and activities.
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