DECA officers encourage students to become a part of the club as they attempt to become a gold charter, according to adviser Sophia Ross.

Ross said DECA lost many members throughout the past years due to graduation. However, this year, the club plans on restoring membership and creating a larger community.

“I hope to have a lot of members,” Ross said. “If we are lucky, I hope to get 50 to 100 new members.”

According to Ross, DECA educates students for their future, which in turn helps them succeed later in life. The events and competitions they participate in further their business and social skills.

“I just want people to experience DECA. It’s one of those clubs where you can take those skills that you use and transfer into any career and anything you do in life,” Ross said. “I really want to help the students grow on a professional level as well.”

According to Ross, the club’s goal of becoming a gold charter will enable them to participate in the national competition in April. To qualify, the students need to participate in and organize more events.

Senior Mikey Segal serves as one of the officers for the upcoming year.He said welcoming the new membership energizes officers and encourages them to attract more members.

“This year I am excited to meet new people and I think we all are excited to have more people join,” Segal said.

DECA’s first event of the year will be promoting the club in the Homecoming parade Oct. 2.