Combined DECA flashcards, mine + online

What is the NAB

National Advisory Board

Mission Statement of DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management

Associations in the Central Region

1. Illinois
2. Wisconsin
3. Missouri
4. Minnesota
5. Michigan
6. Ohio
7. Kentucky
8. Iowa
9. North Dakota
10. South Dakota
11. Indiana
12. Kansas
13. Nebraska

What is the most recent DECA Direct Article?

Check DECA Direct before the test

Who are the Co-Directors of Illinois DECA?

Kendra Lee and Karen Bear

When was DECA founded?

1946

What year was Illinois DECA founded?

1957

What does DECA stand for?

Distributive Education Clubs of America

What is the address of DECA Headquarters?

DECA Inc.

1908 Association Drive

Reston, VA

Who was the President of Illinois DECA last year?

Olivia Fiz

What are the four levels of DECA?

High School, collegiate, alumni, business professional

What are the 4 P's of marketing?

Product, price, placement, promotion

Competitive Event Categories

VBC, written, Roleplay

DECA Colors

Blue and Gold

DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program. 4 Inner points of DECA Diamond

1. Integrates into Classroom Instruction
2. Applies Learning
3. Connects to Business
4. Promotes Competition

4 Geographic Territories

North Atlantic, Southern, Western, Central

Where is the Illinois State Conference

Hyatt Regency O'Hare ( Rosemont Illinois)

Where is the Ultimate DECA Power Trip and when is it?

November 21-23, Arlington, VA

Where is Officer Training?

Naperville

Where was CRLC last year?

Charlotte, North Carolina

Attributes and Values (4 outer points of Diamond)

Competence
Innovation
Integrity
Teamwork

How many chapters are in high school DECA?

about 4,250

How many members are in high school DECA?

about 293,605 globally

How many chapters and members are in Illinois DECA?

70 Chapters and 5,403

Economic Cycle

expansion, peak, contraction (or recession), and trough

How often is DECA Direct issued?

Posts online on the weekends

National DECA Month

November

State Officer Advisor

Karen Bear

North Suburban DECA Contact

Ms. Weber or David Burke

West Suburban DECA Contact

Steve Haderlein or Kevin Jones

State Objective #1

To assist local chapters in the growth and development of DECA

State Objective #2

To further develop a respect for education in marketing and management

State Objective #3

To promote an understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free economy

State Vision Statement

To provide the DECA experience for every student who seeks it throughout Illinois

Current National President

Asher Leventhal

Current CR President

Cullen Watanuki

Former National President

Sarah Sonny

Former CRVP

Fatimah Naraghi

What was Illinois DECA's original name?

Illinois Association of Future Distributors

Mission Statement of DECA

Prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management

Guiding Principles of DECA:

Integrates into Classroom Instruction, Connects to Business, Applies Learning, and Promotes Competition

Attributes and Values of DECA:

competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork

Competitive levels of DECA

District, State/Provincial, and International

Adult President of DECA

Lori Hairston

Executive Director

 Frank Peterson

Central Region Vice President

Cullen Watanuki

Highschool DECA President

Asher Leventhal

Illinois Deputy Executive Director

Kendra Lee

Ultimate DECA Power Trip

November 21-23, 2025 | Arlington, VA

Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference

January 28-February 1 Orlando, FL 

Emerging Leader Summit

July 11-13, 2026 | Tysons, VA

Geographic representations and divisions of DECA:

Central, North Atlantic, Southern, Western.

Sponsorship of different competitive events:

Adobe, McGraw-Hill Education, Raising Canes

DECA Prepares the Next Generation to Be...

Academically Prepared, Community Oriented, Professionally Responsible, Experienced Leaders