ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL DECA
Shaping Emerging Entrepreneurs and Leaders
ABOUT OUR DECA CHAPTER
Ever since DECA was established at Allen High School, our organization has been shaping our students to be successful in the business world and their future endeavors through competitions, community service, and networking. In our chapter, you will have the opportunity to meet several motivated, like-minded peers who have a passion for entrepreneurship. Our sponsors and officers are working diligently to ensure our members will have a well rounded, meaningful and fun experience this year. Read more about our amazing and ever-growing chapter on our new website!
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM
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DECA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
DECA hosts district, state, and international conferences annually where thousands of DECA members from around the globe compete in events categories such as Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Business Administration, and Finance. Members participate in these competitions through a multitude of events such as written events, roleplay, multiple choice tests, and oral presentations. Our chapter here at Allen High School hosts training boot camps, weekly study sessions, and mock competitions to ensure that all students are well prepared to succeed at the district and state conferences.
MINI BUSINESS LESSONS & GUEST SPEAKERS
Although competitive events are a great way to increase one's business saavy, our chapter also aims to incorporate mini business lessons in our meetings throughout the year. For example, this year, our members will receive a lesson on successful marketing strategies, and then will be challenged to apply those skills in our fundraisers. We also hope to bring in guest speakers who can provide our members with valuable insight into different careers and aspects in business.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
In any profession, a philanthropic culture is greatly valued and encourages people to give back to their community. Our chapter supports our local community by allowing our members to lead and organize events such as food drives which contributed towards the Allen Community Outreach, and this upcoming year, a homelessness campaign. Philanthropy is greatly advocated for by DECA, which runs annual Service Project Campaigns where individual schools can submit their completed projects for recognition at the State and National conference.
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Allen High School DECA encourages students interested in business based on indicators of their future potential, characteristics including intellectual curiosity, dedication and creativity to join our chapter. If this sounds like you, read below to find out more about our membership process.
MEMBERSHIP
Any student who is currently enrolled in, or has previously taken, a CTE (Career and Technical Education) class may join chapter
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Membership dues are $35 annually, which includes Local, State and International Dues, as well as a chapter
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Submit completed application to Ms. Rowley in K106 by October 5, 2017
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PROFESSIONAL & ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP
We are also looking for professional members in the community in order to grow our chapter and create connections in the local community
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If you would like to serve as a professional member for our chapter or would like to refer someone, please fill out the application below
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Fill out application manually/electronically and scan/email to sue_rowley@allenisd.org
