Virginia DECA is authorized by DECA Inc. to administer programs and services within the state. Virginia DECA implements programs and services for chapters within the chartered association that support the mission of DECA and serves as a liaison between local chapters and DECA Inc. Contact stateadvisor@vadeca.org for more information about state and local membership requirements, conferences, competitive events and programs.

DECA's Mission Statement

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

DECA's Guiding Principles

VA DECA Members Benefit from the DECA Experience

Virginia DECA membership is defined in the VA DECA Constitution and Bylaws.

Members of Virginia DECA shall be:

•Students enrolled in the approved marketing program(s) at the secondary school level;

•Educators who are currently teaching in an approved marketing program at the secondary or postsecondary level as defined by the Virginia

Department of Education

• Alumni of approved marketing programs and business and professional persons may join through a chartered chapter or through the DECA

Specialist’s office.

Approved Marketing Course Reference Guide

Membership Dues:

$15  ($8 DECA + $7 VA DECA)  | Students, Alumni, Advisors, and Professional Members

Minimum Chapter Requirements

10 Student Members + Advisor(s)

Starting A Chapter In Virginia:

1. Potential Chapter Advisors request a chapter here https://membership.decaregistration.com/deca#

2. Chapter qualifications are reviewed by the VA DECA office in partnership with the Marketing and Related Cluster Specialist at the VDOE.

3. Chapters are notified of approval status.

4. Approved chapters may begin recruiting and entering members upon approval.

VA DECA Membership Guidelines