What DECA is...and What We Stand For!

DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, was founded in 1946 around an ambitious goal: to improve educational and career opportunities in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship for American students. In the years since, DECA has remained on the cutting edge of educational innovation, working with the business partners to integrate academic achievement with vocational and career related skills.

With over 160,000 student members and faculty advisors, we function as the companion student organization to over 6, 000 marketing education programs in secondary and post-secondary schools across the United States, its territories and Canada. The principles that serve as the very foundation of DECA have become models for effective educational alternatives. DECA remains committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships.

Preparing For Jobs In The Marketplace

American businesses are working harder than ever to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. DECA bridges the gap between traditional classroom-based marketing education and the constantly changing demands and challenges of employers. As a result, DECA members enjoy a competitive edge in the job market...and businesses can count on new employees who are knowledgeable, skilled and motivated. DECA students bring key ingredients to the business sector:

• Basic marketing skills
• Appreciation of applied learning
• Integration of vocational and academic skills
• Development of personal leadership skills
• Recognition of the opportunity of success

Take a look at our full color brochure on the seven foundations of marketing, 
or view it in text format!

DECA NEWS - Fall, 2006

New Photos of Mac General Store on Campus Tour Page

Career Night Huge Success for MacAthur DECA

The 10th Annual NEISD Career Night, held on Thursday, November 30th at Madison High School, was a huge success for MacArthur DECA, An Association of Marketing Students.  Dr. Todd volunteered to operate a district-wide Marketing Education Information booth. Featured was a never-ending DVD showing highlights from district, state and International Career Development Conferences. Mac DECA members showed up en-mass to help Dr. Todd in set-up, operation, information and tear-down. He has been emphasizing community service and career investigation during the last nine weeks, while we have been focusing on Business Plans and Entrepreneurship.

Ms. Tracy Anderson, Assistant Director of Career & Technology for NEISD spearheaded the entire Career Night effort, along with representatives from the private sector, advisory board members and campus representatives. Mrs. Staudt, MacArthur Health Sciences teacher served on the district-wide committee along with Dr. Todd and Jordan Dorris, Mac DECA President, along with “Tex” MacArthur FBLA President.

The theme of this year’s Career Night was “Jump Start Your Future” and featured Spurs Owner and Holt Caterpillar CEO, Peter Holt. A wonderful Silent Auction, which benefited the Career & Technology Scholarship Fund, was held from 6:30-8:00 in the Madison High School Cafeteria.

Mac DECA Shows Community Spirit  Through Christmas Care

MacArthur DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, participated in the Annual Christmas Care Project at San Antonio’s First Baptist Church for the third season. Christmas Care provides food baskets for 500 of San Antonio’s neediest families and distributes them just in time for the Holidays. DECA members collected cans of vegetables, fruit, juices and canned meats over a two week period. The committee members accompanied Dr. Todd downtown to transport our contribution. DECA collected a large amount of canned goods, and participated in sorting, boxing and distribution of the Christmas Care boxes, as well.

MacArthur DECA.... Always a Step Ahead!

MacArthur DECA students at the State Career Development Conference in Galveston, Spring, 2004 Tamra Urbach, Wesley Hernandez, Ashley Jaime, Karl Rozell, Jamison Coy, Chris Dorsa

For more information, contact Dr. James W. "Jim" Todd

• Voice Mail: (210) 650-1100, Ext 370
• School Store: (210) 650-1100, Ext. 390
• Fax: (210) 650-1195
• E-Mail jtodd1@neisd.net