DECA Diamond Points

What are DECA Diamond Points and the DECA Diamond Club?

Purpose

To insure active participation from each DECA member, a set of guidelines and requirements have been created for all DECA members. There are four points on the DECA Diamond, each represented by an important aspect of the organization. The first point is Social Intelligence, which is the interactive part of DECA. Second, is Civic Consciousness, which includes the community service activities held during the school year. Third, is Vocational Understanding, which DECA members can obtain by participating in competitions throughout the year. Lastly, is Leadership Development, which includes all leadership conferences and various types of leadership roles within the DECA chapter.

Member Requirements

As a DECA member, you should have earned a minimum of 300 points throughout the school year in order to remain a DECA member “in good standing’ and will be classified as a white member. A DECA member who achieves the goal of 400 points is promoted to the blue level, which is the most common. A member who receives 600 points or more with at least 40 points in each category will have reached DECA Diamond level, and they are the members who have the most prestige within the club. At the end of the year banquet, awards will be given to all DECA Diamond Club members.

What will I gain from being an active member?

Participating in DECA is a sure-fire way to stand out from the crowd. Colleges regard DECA and all of its standards with the highest respect, and what many don’t know is that it holds the same significance on a college application as Key Club and NHS. DECA also helps prepare students for jobs and life after high school and college. Students get the opportunity to travel and meet people from across the nation as well as from around the world. Active members gain a sense of belonging and acceptance from a group of people who share the same interests as themselves. Experiences and friendships gained in DECA are irreplaceable, and for many graduated DECA members recount it as the best part of their high school years.

DECA Member Ranks

White Member: 300 points

Blue Member: 400 points

Diamond Member: 600 points (minimum of 40 points in each category)

Diamond Officer: 800 points (minimum of 40 points in each category)

DECA Diamond Club Activities and Point Values

Leadership Development

Fall Leadership Conference: 40 points

Officer Position: 100 points

Running for Chapter Officer Position: 25 points

State/National Campaigning: 25 points

Power Trip: 100 points

Civic Consciousness

Letters for Military: 5 points per letter

Dress for Success: 5 points per item

Restaurant Fundraiser: 15 points

Vocational Understanding

District Competition: 50 points

State Competition: 70 points

ICDC: 100 points

Medal for Test or Role-Play: 10 points each

On Stage at ICDC: 30 points

Competition Training Sessions: 5 points each

Idea Challenge Participation: 30 points

Social Intelligence

Meetings: 5 points each, max 100 points

DECA T-Shirts worn at Meetings: 3 points each, max 50 points

Committee Member: 15 points each

Car Wash Participant: 10 points per shift

Getting Car Washed at Car Wash: 10 points each, max 30 points

Parent Attended Informational Meeting: 10 points

Recruit a Corporate Sponsor: Bronze Level - 25 points, Silver Level - 50 points, Gold Level - 75 points, Platinum Level - 100 points

Social Media Participation: 2 points each