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Thank you for allowing our State Officer Team an opportunity to share why #CTE matters!

The amazing students from @DECA_Washington sent us a video expressing their passion for Career and Technical Education: youtu.be/3gHVYDMm7t8 We feel the same way! #waedu @waOSPI_CTE #CTE

Save the date! 🔥 On May 10, join us for the WA DECA Ignite the Future fundraising event. The evening is a vibrant catalyst for igniting opportunities, dreams, and pathways for high school students to achieve unprecedented heights in their educational and career endeavors.

Happy birthday to Area 6 President, Navaj Nune, from Hanford High School! 🥳🤩

Happy birthday to our Area 7 President from Central Kitsap High School, Ferrah Capas! 🎈

We wish a very happy birthday to Area 8 President, Zach Song, from Olympia High School! 🎂

As members race to get ahead of the game, next year's theme illustrates their exceptional momentum! So let’s do it—chase the competition, drive towards your goals, and shoot for the stars! Next year, it’s time to go forward, push to improve, and ACCELERATE your future!

Last week, DECA members across our state learned from the professionals what it takes to market, operate, and work for a Major League Baseball team! Thank you @mariners for hosting us at DECA DAY! ⚾️

This year, WA DECA won the DECA Inc. Innovations Impact Award, an award that recognizes one state association who showcased a unique program that catalyzed impact within their state for the year. Congrats to Team Launch + our DEI team for bringing home this win after 3 years!

The Luncheon will be livestreamed to our Facebook at 11:55 a.m.! Can't make it? There's still several ways for you to support low-income members. 🎥 Watch Live: facebook.com/wadeca ✈️ Alaska Airlines Raffle and Silent Auction: conta.cc/42lVXl8

Learn about the life-changing opportunities the DECA experience provides thousands of high school students every year. 🎥Watch on May 11: facebook.com/wadeca 🎟️Attend / Learn More: conta.cc/40IcBu8 ✈️Alaska Airlines Raffle / Silent Auction: conta.cc/42lVXl8

Bidding is still open for the Silent Auction and tickets can still be purchased for our Luncheon on May 11 in Bellevue! Bidding will end on May 11 at 12:00 p.m. 💻 Start Bidding: e.givesmart.com/events/lKQ/i/ 🎟️ Luncheon Tickets: conta.cc/40IcBu8

Bidding is now open for the Silent Auction and tickets can still be purchased for our Emerging Leaders Luncheon on May 11 in Bellevue! 💻 Start Bidding: e.givesmart.com/events/lKQ/i/ 🎟️ Luncheon Tickets: conta.cc/40IcBu8 🔷 Learn More: conta.cc/40Ijwnb

Overall, 25% of our competitors were a finalist (Top 20 team) and of those 52 Top 20 teams, 41 teams placed Top 10! We thank our community volunteers who graciously serve as judges and mentors year-round, so our members can experience these once in a lifetime moments. #WADECA

This year, we brought home (12) 1st place, (3) 2nd place, and (7) 3rd place awards! International Champions, we are SO PROUD of your commitment and applaud your efforts! Thank YOU for reflecting the excellence of DECA's competitive events.

The last day to purchase tickets (if purchasing the BBQ lunch) is May 1! Otherwise, please submit your form by May 8! Get started: conta.cc/41bsmKR

#DECAICDC competitors have worked hard all year for their spot before a judge. Serving as a judge will not only make an impact on student’s lives but also on your own. Sign up to volunteer at deca.org/volunteer this month in Orlando, Florida.

All raffle ticket sales support Washington DECA's Youth Equity Scholarship Fund, a fund which has provided over $225,000 in needs-based assistance to students across our state. #alaskacares ✈️ Raffle Tickets: conta.cc/3zpEr39 🎟️ Luncheon: 2023wadeca.givesmart.com

Washington DECA students need your support on May 11. By attending the Emerging Leaders Luncheon, you're helping them access DECA membership, conferences and programs. 🎟️ Join Us or Learn More: 2023wadeca.givesmart.com ✈️ Alaska Airlines Raffle Tickets:

Our annual luncheon is back this spring! Save the date for Thursday, May 11, as DECA supporters come together to raise scholarships for students unable to afford the DECA experience. Tickets on sale next week!