Parents and chaperones who register to judge at FLC will receive a 50% discount on their SCDC registration!

Please share the invite with your networks:

Opportunities for students to become professionally ready for their post-secondary and career plans, only happen because of volunteers.

Be part of Washington DECA's largest Fall Conference ever by registering to judge their mock competition, as nearly 1,900 students look forward to receiving valuable feedback in sharpening their presentation, business and job interview skillsets! By evaluating student performances and providing expertise feedback, your impact goes on to last a lifetime.

Register: https://forms.gle/5NK8Gy5couS4ctxw9

Date: Tuesday, November 7

Location: Hyatt Regency, Bellevue

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Light breakfast and refreshments provided.

Road to ICDC!

All things Chapter Campaigns

This training will provide the why and the how of using DECA Chapter Campaigns to earn spots for Washington DECA students to attend the DECA International Conference in Anaheim, CA.

• Thursday, November 2
• 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• 1 CLOCK HOUR AVAILABLE!

Preparing Members for Competition

Don't forget! Washington DECA provided a paid subscription to ALL chapters this year.

Students who utilize this resource are already at a competitive edge.

Contact info@wadeca.org for your login credentials.

Project Management

Are your students doing a project management competitive event? The link leads to some amazing resources for you to use as teaching materials and your students to use to stay on track. My personal favorite is the Status Report on page 57.

Great Offer!

Transform your students' email writing with Rubin Propel

That's right -- no more student emails that look like text messages. Rubin's game changing Propel tool for Gmail and Outlook teaches students to write polished, professional emails. Propel is appropriate for all grade levels.



Watch the short demonstration of Propel. Seeing is believing! Want a free pilot of Propel for your school district? Email Chelsea Caputo, national sales manager with Rubin, at chelsea@rubineducation.com. Use the subject line "Propel free pilot"  

Free Time Off!

Tony Leahy from the financial literacy nonprofit organization CENTS is looking to teach financial literacy classes to your students if you teach at a school with a 50% or more F/R lunch rate.



• A CENTS guest speaker can come to your class(es) and present up to 8 lessons
• Each lesson takes up one 50-minute class period. 
• If you don’t have the time for the 8-lesson curriculum, he can tailor the lessons to fit with any availability you have.
• He’s scheduling classes now through the end of May 2024 so contact him before the schedule fills up.
• Contact marian@wadeca.org for more info.

Membership Portal

Update your membership! Not sure how?

Email marian@wadeca.org if you need help.



DON’T DELAY! The deadline to register members is November 15.

Students MUST be registered in the membership portal to attend FLC.

Membership Assistance Program

The membership assistance program will provide financial support to help students who cannot afford to participate. Please answer the questions below, you will be notified if your application is approved. Please note that the % of support is based on F/R lunch and will be paid to the chapter after November 15.

Win College Scholarships!

The IDEA to IMPACT challenge is an opportunity for students to pitch a business idea that will benefit their local community.

During SCDC, the top 3 teams will win college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Competitive Events Policy

Advisor Verification Needed

Advisors will need to verify in SCDC online conference registration that they read and will follow the policies. New policies are in red. 

Do your students need a meaningful paid job?

Teen Read offers a great program. No experience is necessary and training is provided.

Financial Literacy Lesson Plan & Challenge

Are your students competing in Financial Literacy Project (PMFL)? Do they identify as Hispanic or Latinx? Have them take the Financial Literacy Challenge and see if you can qualify for a free, one-on-one mentorship for the entire project!

Submissions due October 30.

Competition Bootcamp

An excellent resource to use within your chapter for class time, meetings or special events. If you would like a boot camp hosted in your area, reach out to Marian Morris - marian@wadeca.org.

DECA Month Calendar Available

From recalling your favorite DECA memories and completing chapter campaigns, to attending events and sharing your DECA story, November is all about the many reasons you love being a DECA member.

State Officer Program of Leadership Initiative:

Washington DECA is honoring our first-ever DECA-ccomplishments winner: Advisor Michele Stern from Ferndale High School!

She was recommended by TWO of her students for being the epitome of DECA values and for the genuine relationships she takes care to build. Thank you, Ms. Stern, for being a pillar of our Washington DECA community and for all your support!

Teacher Tip:

Make #besties. Establish strong relationships early on with the front office assistants and the custodians, as you will need them in your court countless times week in and week out (if not daily). They have eyes and ears on all aspects of the school community, and they will be your go-to ally in many instances, promise. 

Give yourself the gift of not having to know everything. Don’t be afraid, ask, ask, ask questions of veteran teachers you trust. PLUS, the office manager and the custodian can save you, make friends with them! 

DECA Scholarships

Please make sure to share this amazing opportunity with your students.

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