DECA 101
Marketing, Business Management & Administration, Finance, and Hospitality & Tourism
What date are 26-27 regionals?
December 15, 2026
What are DECA events where you act out a business scenario with a judge classified as?
Role-plays
Who is our DECA chapter president?
Mya Michaud
What are the official DECA colors?
Blue and gold
What is the name of DECA's national program that recognizes outstanding chapters?
Thrive Academy
What date is the CT state-wide competition?
March 5, 2027
What is the written portion of many events called?
The exam
What is the purpose of our chapter's recruitment efforts?
To grow membership and participation
What is the official shape and emblem of the DECA logo?
What is the name of DECA's international competition?
ICDC (International Career Development Conference)
What is our advisor's name?
Mrs. Micari
What are the 3 types of competitive events?
Principles, Indivual Series, and Team Decision Making
Name at least 2 of your BEHS DECA officers.
-Zoey Autunno
-Mya Michaud
-Sophia Lo
-Samantha Caron
What is the 26-27 DECA theme/membership campaign?
"Next Big Thing"
What is the name of the CT DECA competition at the Aqua Turf?
CT SCDC (Connecticut State Career Development Conference)
What is the purpose of Fall Leadership Conference? Name at least 2 purposes.
-Boost energy for the upcoming DECA year
-Build networking skills
-Teach basic competition skills
-Connect students with like-minded peers and business professionals
-College and career preparation and readiness
What are events that involve pre-written business proposals, long-term research projects, or structured & prepared sales pitches?
Prepared/Written events
Why was DECA originally established in 1946?
To prepare students for careers in marketing, merchandising, and management through business education.
Name at least 2 items of clothing that are strictly banned from the DECA competitive dress code.
-hats
-flip flops
-leggings
-jeans
-sneakers
What did DECA originally stand for?
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Who are the current CT DECA state officer team members?
Matt Coleman, Jessica Collins, Aarna Agrawal, Anthony Darbilli, Cecilia Ruiz-Giro
Name one of DECA's online competitions were teams manage investment portfolios or run web-based businesses?
2) Virtual Business Challenge Online Simulation
Who founded DECA?
A committee of state distributive education supervisors, with assistance from the US Office of Education
Where will ICDC be held in 2027?
Anaheim, California