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DECA

DECA

The WDECA logo features a blue diamond shape with gold lettering.

DECA is a Marketing student organization.  WHS DECA is a fun way to help students develop skills for business careers, build self-esteem, and experience leadership opportunities.  Our local DECA chapter is state & nationally affiliated and has participated in numerous leadership opportunities & competitions at both levels. Monthly DECA meetings will be held during Indian Period on the second Thursday of the month during 4th lunch wave & are announced via Parent Square, Instagram, & Facebook. National DECA month is November. 

If you are interest in being in DECA please read the following & complete the following member ship form: Membership Form 

Membership: Fees are $40 & due by September 30th. You can pay Mrs. Vittore in E1 via cash or check, card to Mrs. Andrews in the Bookkeeper's office or MySchoolBucks. This cost includes Local, State, & National Membership, as well as, the 2026 DECA t-shirt!

DECA Points: Each school year DECA Members have a goal of 30 DECA points to obtain. Dress up days are each worth 1 point, DECA Community Service opportunities are worth 1-5 points, outside community service may also be counted towards your total ONLY if they are preauthorized by Mrs. Vittore. DECA does not count hours but rather acts of service. There is a 12 point cap on outside community service points. A minimum of 5 points must be obtained by participation in DECA events including meetings.

Officers & Potential Officers: To run for office you must obtain 30 DECA points via the above standards, be a current member in good standing, & cannot have ECAP or multiple issues of ISS in the year you run for office.

Offices: President, VP of Leadership, VP of Career Development & Competition, VP of Marketing, VP of Finance & Fundraising, & VP of Hospitality & Member Engagement

Contact & Follow US:

  • **Google Classroom: Code: kvcqddda or Google Classroom
  • Parent Square Code: Parent Square
  • WHS DECA  Website: WHS DECA
  • Facebook: @DECAWetuHS       
  • Instagram: @wetumpka.deca
  • TikTok: @wetumpka.deca

    • Officer Lapel Pins - Elected Officers
    • Graduation Cords - 30 points obtained Senior year
    • White Diamond Graduation Cord - 30 points obtained Junior & Senior years   
    • Blue Diamond Graduation Cord - 30 points obtained Sophomore, Junior & Senior years                                                                  
    • White DECA Graduation Stole - 30 points obtained Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior years                                                   
    • Blue DECA Graduation Stole - hold a Vice-President role & 30 points obtained Senior year                                                              
    • Gold DECA Graduation Stole - hold President role & 30 points obtained Senior year
    • Marketing Student of the Year - Must have a minimum of 2 Marketing Courses & be a member in good standing
    • Scholarships: DECA offers several scholarship opportunities for its members! DECA - Scholarships  

    • Miss Warrior Pageant, a long tradition at WHS, is co-sponsored with FCCLA
    • Valentines for Vets
    • Jingle Drive-Thru
    • An Eclectic Christmas
    • Ronald McDonald House Tab Drive

    • ACE Conference (Officers Only) September 9th in Montgomery
    • Launch - September @ Troy University (open to any member wishing to compete at state)
    • County DECA Competition - October (lab students required)
    • Sports & Entertainment Conference - January in Orlando, FL
    • State DECA Competition (SCDC) - February in Atlanta, GA (open to officers & any members wishing to compete) 
    • College Marketing Field Trips TBA - Feb/March (open to all members)
    • International DECA Competition (ICDC) - April (qualifying members only)

    • County DECA Competition - October (lab students required)
    • State DECA Competition (SCDC) - February 19-20 in Montgomery, AL (open to officers & any members wishing to compete) 
    • International DECA Competition (ICDC) - April 24-29 in Atlanta, GA (qualifying members only)

    • Marketing
    • Business Management & Administration
    • Finance
    • Sports & Entertainment Management
    • Hospitality & Tourism Marketing 
    • Human Resources Management
    • Business Law & Ethics
    • Apparel & Accessories Marketing
    • Entrepreneurship

    • Prepared Events
    • Virtual
    • Case Studies
    • Consultant Projects
    • Role Play
    • Individual Events
    • Team Events

A document lists the 2025-26 leadership team for a DECA chapter.

DECA News