.: Sponsors


Tricia Cannon- tcannon@pisd.edu
Lois Hollingsworth- lhollin@pisd.edu

.: What is It?


Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a national association of marketing education students. It provides members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the education classroom instructional program. DECA chapters attract students who are interested in preparing for entrepreneurial, marketing or management careers. DECA is a club for students who have taken or are currently enrolled in marketing courses. Working hand-in-hand with the education and business communities, DECA’s goal is for its student members to develop a "career success kit" to carry into their business and personal lives after graduation; one that includes:

• Occupational competencies needed for career in marketing, management and entrepreneurship
• Leadership abilities
• Social and business etiquette
• Understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility
• Ethical behavior in personal and business relationships
• Understanding the role of our free enterprise system in the global economy

To accomplish this, DECA utilizes on-the-job experience, chapter projects, and a program of competency-based competitive events in specific marketing occupational areas. These events emphasize academic and vocational excellence as building blocks for successful marketing and management careers and demonstrate the direct relationship between marketing education and the real needs of business and industry. Each year more than 110,000 students participate in the competitions on the local, state and national levels.

.: DECA's Mission

The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service.

DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships.

.: How Do I Join?


Students enrolled or previously enrolled in Marketing or Entrepreneurship courses can sign up in either Ms. Cannon or Ms. Hollingsworth's classrooms on the DECA bulletin board and should attend the general meeting on September 10th. Dues are $20.

.: What is Cookie Day?

On every Wednesday, Otis Spunkmeyer cookies will be baked fresh and sold throughout the day. You can get two cookies (sugar or chocolate chip) for the bargain price of $1. Ask your teachers to make orders for cookies to be provided in your class. Cookies can also be purchased in Room B203.