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AUGUSTReview the DECA Guide and updated topics for Operations Research Events and Professional Selling and Consulting Events
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Show the DECA Membership Video
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Have students complete the DECA WebQuest
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https://www.decadirect.org/ - Question of the Day
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Ask for funds to purchase DECA +, $295 per year. One of the best resources available!
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Sign up for DECA Direct
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Familiarize yourself with Colorado DECA.org
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Respond to DECA State Officer
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Select officer team and develop Program of Work- https://www.decadirect.org/articles/kickstarting-success-planning-your-first-chapter-meeting
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Host a DECA Information Night Activity to inform families
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Start collecting DECA Dues. Reminder State/National Dues are $30 - you may want to add additional funds for your local chapter
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Register the CBAM, September 11-13. 2025
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Meet with your administrator to discuss procedures for travel, buses, funds, chaperones and subs etc.
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Complete sub and bus request forms for the year - easier to cancel if need be
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Develop your chapter calendar and budget
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Communicate with your Seniors and empower them to take on leadership roles
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Verify your information on the online membership system
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SEPTEMBERHave students select their district participating event (Choose between a Principles (first year only), Individual, Team, Personal Financial Literacy, or Professional Selling Events)
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Sign up to participate in an Invitational (optional)
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Introduce/Review written event categories in the DECA Guide (these projects automatically qualify for SCDC and do not compete at the district level)
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Learn about the competitive event topics for the Operations research events and Professional Selling events
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Continue using Question of the Day and weekly case studies through DECA Direct
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September 15th, District Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced on DECA Direct
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September 30th, Have your District competitive event participating numbers organized and review for submission on October 10, 2025
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Implement Program of Work: chapter meetings, social activities, community service, leadership activities
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Continue Collecting Dues
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Start fundraising -https://www.decadirect.org/articles/fundraising-with-flair-5-ways-to-fundraise-for-your-chapter
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Attend CBAM - Breckenridge, CO - September 11-13, 2025
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September 8, Stock Market Game Begins
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Log in to the online membership system and submit student names
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If paying via check, submit check request so payment will not be late 10/10
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Start looking at DECA Membership and Chapter Campaigns (Due December 1st)
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Review DECA Challenges and incorporate them into the classroom if you see fit
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OCTOBEROctober 9th, Send your Finalized Competitive Event numbers to your District rep
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October 10th, Make sure all members are submitted and paid for through the DECA membership system
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Promote DECA through various all school activities - Homecoming, sporting events, etc.
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Implement Program of Work: chapter meetings, social activities, community service, leadership activities
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Take advantage of Free Practice Testing
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Host DECA study events
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Review guidelines for written events - assign students
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Register for District Competitions (Dates vary by District)
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Collect District Competition Registration Fees (Varies by District)
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Start the SBE Certification Process
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Communicate with District Representative re: advisor District responsibilities
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Recruit District Judges
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NOVEMBERDistrict Conference (dates vary)- Be prepared to take the testing portion prior to the conference date - generally 1-2 weeks prior
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Membership and Chapter Campaigns (Due December 1st)
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Take advatage of Free Practice Testing
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Implement Program of Work: chapter meetings, social activities, community service, leadership activities
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Continue working on written events
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Celebrate DECA Month
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DECEMBERConfirm commitments from students going to SCDC in February 22-24 - collect deposit
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Have students turn in written events
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District Conference (dates vary)
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End of the Semester Celebration
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Begin working with your members for scholarship applications
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Conduct a mid-year reflection with students re: DECA activities and classroom projects
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JANUARYCAREFULLY READ THE DECA STATE CALL TO CONFERENCE REGARDING SPECIFIC DATES AND DEADLINES
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Registration Deadline for SCDC (January 16th) - must submit online and send housing information to the Broadmoor by Jan. 16th
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SBE certification (due January 13th)
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Promote DECA for next year's class registration - contact counselors and share information about your program
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Ask business professionals to help your members prepare for competitive events
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Recruit Judges for SCDC
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Submit scholarship applications for both Colorado & National DECA
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Submit written events through conference registration portal - January 21, 2026
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Continue fundraising
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Collect final payment of State
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Make sure proper paperwork is filled out for the field trip, including sub requests
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Request a check from bookkeeper to be cut in time to get paid by February 6, 2026
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Attend the New Teacher Meeting - Date TBD
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Attend Penalty Pointing Session for written projects - January 23, 2026
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FEBRUARYCelebrate CTE Month
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Promote DECA for next year's class registration
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Have a parent meeting discussing travel plans and expectations
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Prepare for the SCDC, study nights, presentations boards, power points
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Get commitment from students to attend ICDC in Anaheim, CA - Students can only participate in one event (May want to ask for a down payment)
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Make TENTATIVE Airline tickets to Anaheim, CA
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Attend the State Leadership Development Conference, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO February 22-24, 2026
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MARCHCAREFULLY READ THE ICDC CALL TO CONFERENCE REGARDING SPECIFIC DATES AND DEADLINES
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Submit ICDC Registration & Hotel to Colorado DECA, March 11, 2026
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Prepare for ICDC: submit written events through DECA Inc.
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Make travel arrangements
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Have a parent night discussing travel plans and expectations
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Make sure proper paperwork is filled out for the field trip, including sub requests
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Collect payment for ICDC
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Request a check from bookkeeper to be cut in time to get paid (Everything is paid directly to Colorado DECA)
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Complete Emerging Leader Honor Award
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APRILICDC attendees continue to prepare for competition
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Attend ICDC - April 25th-28th, Atlanta, Georgia
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Thank sponsors and supporters
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