role of the advisor

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Initiate the organization of a chapter within your high school. This includes the approval of the chapter by the Associated Student Body (ASB).
Develop chapter officer election criteria and date for elections. This includes the development of chapter officer responsibilities.
Provide leadership training for your chapter officers.
Instruct newly elected officers on their roles and responsibilities.
Work with your officer team in conducting chapter meetings.
Encourage new members to participate in chapter activities.
Meet weekly with chapter officer team.
Publicize the activities and achievements of the chapter to the school administration, school district, and community.
Provide opportunities for parents and advisory committee members to be involved.
Facilitate participation of chapter in state leadership conferences and activities.
Serve as the adult advisor by attending all chapter activities.
Become familiar with the DECA Competitive Events program.
Facilitate chapter participation at Area, State, and International Competition.
Facilitate chapter fundraisers for participation in Area, State, and International activities.

Frequently review the materials on the Washington DECA and National DECA websites.
Contact the Washington DECA office to provide your chapter contact information.
Contact Ron Cooper, Advisor Development Mentor, at ron@wadeca.org or 206.930.5280 to establish a site visit or mentoring session.
Attend the new advisor workshop(s) at the Fall Leadership Conference in late October.