Helping our future leaders

Washington DECA relies on the generous time and talent of business and community volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer or donate, you may do so in the following ways:

Donate: Matching Gifts

If your company provides matching funds for their employee's contributions, please contact Megan Sun McIntosh at 206.285.1195 or at megan@wadeca.org to establish an account or complete pertinent paperwork.

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Donate: Online

You will be directed to Washington DECA's secure donation page. Donate Now »

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Volunteer: By Serving on a Committee

Committee members help plan events, serve in an advisory capacity, and pool their resources to support Washington DECA.

Committee Opportunities:

• Business Leadership Council (BLC)
• Alumni Development Planning Committee
• Board of Directors

Ambassadors from many different industries serve on Washington DECA's Board of Directors. These individuals advocate and provide/solicit resources in the local community to further the mission and strategic plan of the organization.

Download the Board of Directors Application

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Volunteer: To Become a Competition Judge

A critical component of a student's DECA experience is the participation in DECA's competitive events program. At both the high school and college levels, DECA's competitive events program uses time-tested techniques that apply learning, make the connection to business, and directly contribute to every student being college or career ready by focusing on the following outcomes.

Academically Prepared

DECA's competitive events provide a vehicle for members to demonstrate National Curriculum Standards through individual or team activities and to develop and employ the key skills of analysis, application of knowledge, creative problem solving, and logical presentation.

Community Oriented

DECA's competitive events help members explore their communities, participate in an environment of cooperation and recognize their responsibility to the community.

Professionally Responsible

DECA's competitive events encourage members to develop ethics, integrity and high standards while assuming responsibility for self-improvement and self-discipline.

Experienced Leaders

DECA's competitive events provide constructive avenues for team expression, initiative, and creativity. Students participate at the local regional level in early January, with the winners proceeding to state competition in early March.

Experts from the business community are a critical element in DECA competition. In DECA, we call these business and community volunteers, “judges.” Judging simply requires a background in business and an interest in helping high school students find their future career pathway. For the State Career Development Conference in March, DECA's 44 competitive events allow students to demonstrate their learning in the areas of business, marketing, entrepreneurship and management. Judges will evaluate students on their written projects, and/or presentations of solutions to real-world business situations covering a variety of industries. Each judge is partnered with another judge to evaluate the students. The time commitment is a half or a full day. 600 volunteer competition judges are needed to make the State Conference a success for the 3,400 Washington DECA students that compete.

Download the 2013 SCDC Volunteer Competition Judge Registration Form 

At the Western Region Leadership Conference in mid November, judges are needed for the mock competition which is an opportunity for new and experienced DECA members to participate in a practice role play competition. At the mock competition, judges are able to give direct feedback to students, unlike the state conference where students are provided summary scores and limited written feedback.

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Volunteer: As a Guest Speaker

Business and community leaders are vital to bringing the real-world to DECA students. Speaking opportunities are available at our Fall Leadership Conference in October.

Visit a high school classroom and serve as a guest speaker. DECA Advisors / Marketing Educators are always interested in having guest speakers share their career experiences and business expertise.

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Volunteer: As a Pre Conference Administrative Volunteer

Planning and preparation for more than 1,700 attendees at the Fall Leadership Conference and more than 3,400 attendees at the State Career Development Conference requires the work of several volunteers. Serving as a volunteer for just a few hours to assist with general administrative tasks prior to the conference is extremely helpful.

For information on how to become involved with any of the listed opportunities, please contact:

Megan Sun McIntosh

Director of Development and Volunteer Management
megan@wadeca.org
206.285.1195

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what sponsors mean to us

When your company supports Washington DECA, you are making a long term investment in developing future leaders in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Sponsors provide financial contributions, scholarships, volunteers, and in-kind donations to the organization. Corporate support makes it possible for Washington DECA to create unique and relevant marketing and leadership experiences for the students we serve to succeed in school, careers and life.

See how our Sponsors have helped us:

Fall Leadership Conference (October)

Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,500 to $10,000 for this conference, which brings together over 1,700 DECA students annually for a three day event.

State Career Development Conference (March)

Event sponsorships of the 44 competitive events range from $1,500 to $5,000. Each sponsorship includes student registration scholarships for the allocated number of winning competitors (5 - 6 students or teams), who qualify to compete at the International Career Development Conference.

Champions' Celebration Luncheon (Spring)

Join Washington DECA board members, supporters, volunteers, educators, students and staff at the Champions' Celebration Luncheon to hear from our amazing students who have won at the International level. Witness firsthand how Washington DECA is positively changing the lives of our local students. Sponsorships range from $800 to $10,000.

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship benefits are created for individual sponsors and specific recognition level descriptions are available by request. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for additional Washington DECA fundraising activities are also available.

Steven Anthony Rhone Jr. Memorial Fund

Steven was only 19 years old when he was killed on June 2, 2007 by hit-and-run drunk driver while simply attempting to cross the street. His family and friends offer this scholarship as a way of having his legacy live on in a positive spirit and love of life.

We hope to help other students towards positive, productive futures as contributing members to our society. In 2011, the memorial fund is sponsoring the Public Relations Event, two chapter financial need and two continuing education scholarships.

For information on corporate sponsorship and how you can become one, please contact:

Megan Sun McIntosh

Director of Development and Volunteer Management
megan@wadeca.org
206.285.1195