WHAT is DECA?
The mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,
finance, hospitality and management.
DECA is a student marketing organization that works as a basic component of Marketing
Education programs that support and enhance school and work based learning. The organization
provides students with the proper skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in a global
economy.
DECA’s objective is to support the development of marketing and management skills in career
areas such as hospitality, finance, sales and service, business administration and
entrepreneurship. Programs and activities are tailored to the specific career interest of students
and include technical skills, basic scholastic and communication skills, human relations and
employability skills, and a strong emphasis on economics and free enterprise.
DECA prepares the next generation to be:
 Academically Prepared
DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of
their aspirations.
 Community Oriented
Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members
continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
 Professionally Responsible
DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.
 Experienced Leaders
DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through
goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.
More information can be obtained at the Virginia DECA website,
www.vadeca.org and the National DECA website, www.deca.org.
WHO is eligible to join DECA and HOW can you join?
Any student who is enrolled in a marketing education class (Introduction to
Business & Marketing, Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing,
Marketing I and Advanced Marketing) may join DECA. Your teacher can
provide you with a membership form and will accept completed forms and
payment until October 15th.
Each year, the Loudoun County DECA Chapter sets membership dues based
upon the costs for district, state and national affiliation, as well as a startup cost for the local chapter operation.
The 2010-2011 dues for the
LCHS DECA Chapter is $30.00.
Dues entitle the student to the following:
 LCHS DECA T-shirt
 Membership in local(our chapter), state, and national DECA
organization
 Social events for local and district chapters
 Opportunities to engage in professional development activities and attend
participate in various guest speaker seminars
 Participation in all DECA community service projects
 Participate in monthly business or professional meetings
 Eligible to compete in DECA competitions on a district, state and international
level (competitions incur additional costs)
 Eligible for DECA field trips
The Loudoun County High School DECA Chapter will meet
during Raider Rally on the scheduled date (To Be
Determined) and on Wednesday mornings at 8:15 as
deemed necessary. Morning meetings are often
necessary due to community service activities requiring
additional planning and coordination. Morning meetings
will be announced in all marketing classes and
information will be posted on the door of Room 103.