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CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS

Interested in running for Virginia DECA State Officer?

Becoming a Virginia DECA State Officer is an exciting opportunity to grow as a leader, represent thousands of members across the state, and make a lasting impact on our organization. As a candidate, you’ll gain valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and professional development while serving as the voice of Virginia DECA. Explore this page to learn more about the qualifications, application process, and what it means to serve as a state officer.

Questions should be directed to elections@vadeca.org

The process.

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1a

Complete an application.

 The applicant will need to collect the following to complete the application.

  • Applicant information  

  • School Information 

  • DECA Experience 

  • Other Leadership Experience 

  • Transcripts from the end of the previous school year.  

  • 4X6 Zoomed in Headshot(neck up) in DECA Blazer 

  • Tie or Ascot must be worn in the headshot

  • Applicant/Parent Agreement  

  • Advisor Statement of Responsibility 

  • Candidate Statement of Responsibility  

1b

Video Interview

  • The video interview is a scheduled interview with the Chartered Association Advisor.

  • The candidate will have up to 15 minutes to answer the questions posed. Video interviews will be completed during VA DECA office hours when possible.

  • No interviews will be done from the student’s home. All

  • interviews must be done at school with an advisor present.

2

Slating Committee Interview

The Slating Committee will: 

  • Interview each candidate fairly and objectively to determine eligibility to seek office 

  • Evaluate each candidate for office using interview scores as criteria 

  • Recommend slating a candidate to provide at least two candidates for each office 

  • Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and will last between 6 to 15 minutes.

  • Candidates should be dressed in a DECA Blazer and follow the competition dress code for the interview. This means that a tie/ascot is required if a collared shirt is worn. 

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3

Test

Applicants will take a paper test on DECA knowledge at the State Leadership Conference.

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  • The test is 50 questions (questions could be multiple choice, matching, or T/F)

  • Applicants have 1 hour to complete the test.

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Student Leader Resource Guide

Begin by Reviewing this in-depth guide - 75% of the material has been taken from here.

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Campaigning

Campaigning procedures: 

  • Candidates may not exceed $100 for campaign materials and must provide a budget with receipts electronically through a link provided to the officer before Friday of SLC.

  • Social media sites and accounts may not be used for the VA DECA Officer Elections. 

  • Candidates may have 1 piece of literature at their table

  • Candidate may have 1 tri-fold board (science fair).

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Election Schedule

Week of January 19 | 7 PM -

Mandatory Candidate Briefing for Candidate and Advisor

Week of January 26 | 4:30 PM-7 PM -  Slating Committee Interviews
February 20 | 4 PM -

30-Second Backup Video Due

February 23 | 8 AM - Chapters, under the supervision of their advisor, may make one post on their chapter’s official social media account. Individual officer campaign accounts are not permitted.​

February 27 | 11 AM - 4 PM

Meet the Candidates  
February 28 | 9 AM - 1 PM

Meet the Candidates 

February 28 | 3 PM -  Election Session

March 1 | New Team Announced at Closing Session

Advisor Form 
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