Grand Oaks High School DECA Chapter Objectives

Objectives for Grand Oaks High School DECA Chapter (2025-2026)

Increasing Membership

  • Implement a middle school chapter to introduce business skills and DECA early.
  • Increase participation in district events (e.g., Topgolf) by:
    • Raising awareness through social media (Instagram, Facebook).
    • Having a booth at the Grand Oaks club awareness event.
    • Distributing brochures about events like the London trip and Texas SCDC.

Comprehensive Learning Programs

  • Utilize Texas DECA's educational programs by sending upperclassmen to gain insights.
  • Implement monthly or bi-monthly workshops led by upperclassmen to teach underclassmen about:
    • Study habits for role-play and testing events.
    • Networking between underclassmen, upperclassmen, and local businesses.
    • Partner with local businesses to support school projects.

School Store Awareness

  • Increase awareness of the school store’s products and services.
  • Partner with other school stores and local businesses to improve products and reach international milestones.
  • Expand virtual platforms, such as a more active Instagram, managed by a marketing team.

Chapter Engagement and Fundraising

  • Host more service and general events involving the whole chapter.
  • Organize fundraising events, such as spirit nights, to increase parent involvement and funding.
  • Highlight awards earned at the school store level and in district/Texas competitions.
    • Partner with student council for environmental initiatives.
    • Collaborate with organizations like the Houston Food Bank.
    • Promote chapter-wide service projects like clothing drives (e.g., EcoThreads).

Leadership and Conflict Resolution

  • Apply servant leadership by valuing feedback from all members to foster diverse thought.
  • Use the "Empathy, Attention, Respect" principle for conflict resolution:
    • Hear each individual's side of the story separately and empathetically.
    • Mediate a compromise that respects both opinions.

Entrepreneurial Skills and Community Impact

  • Apply DECA skills to entrepreneurial ventures, such as nonprofit organizations.
  • Diversify thoughts and uniquely position businesses in the market.
  • Emphasize that business is about impact, not just finance.

Personal Goals

  • Aim for VP of Marketing or VP of Leadership to inspire change and support young leaders.
    • VP of Leadership: Create targeted service events and community events with local businesses.
    • VP of Marketing: Increase membership through virtual campaigns and promotional materials.
  • Aspire to become Texas DECA President or work on the District Four team in the future.

Time Management and Leadership Qualities

  • Organize monthly tasks by urgency and value, using a calendar for scheduling.
  • Assign team duties based on skill sets and set deadlines.
  • Prioritize tasks based on immediate needs versus long-term events.
  • Combine feedback and opinions to formulate plans, showing that change relies on the whole group.