Virginia DECA has exciting plans for the 2005-2006 year.
Four main arenas of interest have been included in the program of
work, which include Membership/Involvement, New Awards, State Charity,
and some good old Historical Preservation.
In the tradition of increasing membership,
it has been decided that it is paramount to promote involvement at
the local level. To help encourage involvement at this critical stage,
Virginia DECA is challenging every district to have a Fall Rally.
Each district needs to do something to kick off the competitive season
and get students excited about competing. This is where the Fall Rally
is crucial.
Another aspect of increasing involvement is the creation of a video, which highlights
the exciting opportunities, offered through DECA. This 
video
will be a useful tool to increase involvement among current members
as well as to recruit new ones. The video will be available online
upon completion. So remember, if we are to reach the 13,000 member
mark, we all need to help recruit new members.
The fun continues. Virginia DECA has decided to continue the Superstar
recognition. A new award has been created and titled the District
Recognition Award. This award will honor those districts that
participate in fall rallies and have high chapter participation. We
hope that these awards will inspire the excellence that we have all
come to expect from Virginia DECA.
A third aspect of our program of work is the support
of the state charity. The Foundation provides
funding for the scholarships awarded each year to deserving members.
Providing for the Virginia DECA Foundation allows you to give back
to the organization that means so much to all of us. Virginia DECA
will continue to honor the chapters that donate the most money to
the Foundation. The top contributing chapter(s) will be recognized
and rewarded at SLC. Contributions
will be tallied on a PER MEMBER basis to ensure fairness to both large
and small chapters. Part two of the initiative is for Virginia DECA
to host an online auction, with all proceeds to go to the Virginia
DECA Foundation. Corporate sponsors are being solicited for donations,
and Virginia DECA should have some very nice items to auction for
the holidays! For more information about the state charity check out
the Web site by clicking here.
DECA feels strongly about preserving its heritage, so when it was discovered
that Waynesboro, the historic home of DECA, had forgotten its important
place in history we decided to help. Local officials have been located
that might be willing to reconstruct the signs that once proudly graced
the town’s entrances. Efforts have also been started for reinstating
the Waynesboro DECA chapter. We hope that by saving our history,
we can ensure our future.
For more DECA fun, check out the message
board.
Chapter
Involvement
By: Nana Boateng
An
important part of being a DECA member is getting involved with the
activities your chapter has to offer. This means motivating yourself
and your fellow DECA members to partake in exciting programs your
chapter has lined up. This can start by simply attending meetings
and bringing ideas that can help your chapter not only grow, but maintain
its membership. For example, If your DECA chapter organizes an exciting
promotion for Virginia DECA Day, try your hardest to be a part of
it, whether it is organizing the event or introducing new people to
what DECA has to offer.
Getting involved in DECA activities does not stop with just your chapter members;
it can mean organizing a fun-filled day with other members in your
district. You can start out by contacting your District
Advisor or District President.
He or she can help you develop programs and events designed to bring
chapters in the same district together. For instance, rather than
raise money for the state charity with
your individual chapters you can use the help of your district advisor
and your district president to develop a district-wide fundraiser
for the state charity. Getting involved can mean organizing a large
fundraiser with your whole district or simply arranging a small car
wash with your chapter. As DECA members, it is your obligation to
be involved in your chapter activities.
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