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Chapter Advisor’s Handbook
2015-2016 Revised August 2015
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Introduction SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure a skilled work force. Through the program of work at the local level to the national conference and competitions SkillsUSA helps students develop personal and social responsibility as well as personal pride in work and helps prepare them to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA provides students the opportunity to be a part of an organization that is tied to their career interests and allows them to be a part of the competitive environment that brings excitement and enthusiasm to the educational process. With the opportunity to compete in over seventy career contests and seventeen leadership contests students are able to excel in the competitive arena which can make a significant difference in motivating individual students to raise their personal and career goals.
SkillsUSA Maryland currently has over 5,100 high school, professional and alumni members representing 40 chapters in 24 local school systems. Each year, the Maryland State Championships showcases 1,000 talented Maryland Career and Technology Education students as they compete in trade, technical, occupationally-related and leadership skill areas for medals, scholarships and prizes. A SkillsUSA Maryland delegation of 250 students, teachers, administrators and parents travelled to Louisville, KY for the 2015 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). Maryland students brought home 22 national medals and 60 percent of student competitors finished in the top 10 in the country.
Use the Advisor’s Handbook to start, grow and/or strengthen your SkillsUSA Maryland local chapter. On behalf of the 5,100 young men and women of SkillsUSA thank you for supporting Maryland’s premier Career Technology Student Organization!
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Table of Contents
Pg. 7 Program of Work/Calendar
Pg. 8 State Officers Current Officer Team Previous Officer Teams State Officer Application/Election Process Application Code of Conduct Responsibilities Campaign Procedures
Pg. 13 Board of Directors Current Board of Directors Meeting Dates Biographies By-Laws Election Process BOD application
Pg. 37 National SkillsUSA Facts Symbolism & Ceremony
Pledge Creed Motto Colors Logos Emblem
National Partners National Leadership and Skills Conference
Maryland Medal Count
Pg. 45 Maryland SkillsUSA Facts Purpose Goals Benefits
Advisors Students Schools
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Fiscal Policy
Chapters/Lead Advisors Advisor of the year
Current Maryland Advisor of the Year Previous Advisors of the Year Nomination process and form
Honorary Life Membership Region map MD State SkillsUSA Constitution
Pg. 70 Local Chapter Management Organization/Officers Meetings Membership Drive Managing your chapter Advisor Responsibilities
Pg. 78 Fall Leadership Conference Dates\Location\Deadline Statesman Award
Schedule Study guide
Advanced Statesman Award Schedule Study Guide
Room Request Form SkillsUSA Registration and Liability Release Form
Pg. 86 Competitions General Regulations Who can compete Leadership Contests
Purpose List of contests/# of contestants
Technical Contests Purpose List of contests/# of contestants
Demonstration Contests List of Contests
Local Competitions Purpose Process
Pg. 94 Regional Competitions Regions
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Guidelines Regional Results report
Pg. 99 State Leadership and Skills Conference Date, times, locations Registration deadlines How to register Procedures for Contestants Tools and Materials Observer Rules Contestant’s w/special needs Models/Assistants Clothing Requirements Contest Chairs & Judges Release of Contest Results Grievance Procedures State Voting Delegates Application
Pg. 110 National Leadership & Skills Conference National Voting Delegate International Competitions
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SkillsUSA Maryland Program of Work (Calendar)
CTSO Joint Advisor Training 9/17/15 Fall Leadership Conference Registration Deadlines Early bird: 10/3/15
Regular: 10/10/15 October BOD Meeting – Harris Restaurant 10/7/15 Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) 11/5 -6/2015 Regional Contest Dates Confirmed at FLC 11/6/15 January BOD Meeting - Conference Call 1/13/16 State Membership Dues 1/31/16 State Officer Application Deadline 2/15/16 State Officer Written Test Online 2/15-3/04/16 Regional Contests Completed By 3/1/16 State Officer Interviews 3/11-12/16 State Championship Registration Deadlines Early bird: 3/4/16
Regular: 3/11/16 Board of Directors (BOD) Applications due 4/1/16 BOD Ballots Released to Lead Advisors 4/15/16 BOD Voting Concludes 4/22/16 State Championship 4/15-16/2016 National Registration Deadline 5/1/16 May BOD Meeting (Worcester) 5/14/16 National Leadership and Skills Conf. (NLSC) 6/20-24/2016 * Louisville, Kentucky * Summer BOD Meeting 7/19-20/2016 JOINT OFFICER TRAINING August 2016-TBD
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State Officers 2015-16
President: Justin Arter North Point High School of STI Charles County
Eastern Region Laila Mirza
Vice-President Worcester Technical High School
Worcester County
Western Region Sydney Currie
Vice-President Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
St. Mary’s County
Secretary Lindsay Kremer
Worcester Technical High School Worcester County
Treasurer Alexandra Colman Dorchester Career and Technology Center
Dorchester County Reporter Maria Olney
Fredrick County Career and Technology Fredrick County
Historian Sabrina Dugans Center of Applied Technology-South
Anne Arundel County
Parliamentarian LeAnn Fung
Calvert Career and Technology Academy Calvert County
State Officer Advisors Michelle Dugans
Chairperson, SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors Anne Arundel County
Charlene Zinnel SkillsUSA Maryland
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Board of Directors Dorchester County
State Officer Team 2014-15 President: Marlena Lewis Center of Applied Technology South Eastern Region VP Chelsie Abbott Dorchester Career and Technology Center Western Region VP Josephine Stehling Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Secretary Stephanie McCarter North Point HS for Science, Technology & Industry Treasurer Jesse Badeaux Calvert Career and Technology Academy Reporter Pornpim Phorntavewat Thomas Edison High School of Technology Historian Mignon Kim Calvert Career and Technology Academy Parliamentarian Kayla Hinman Worcester Technical High School Advisors Michelle Dugans and Charlene Zinnel State Officer Team 2013 - 14 President: Hannah Crismond Dorchester Career and Technology Center Eastern Region VP Wyatt Brady Worcester Technical High School Western Region VP Emily Stampfly Calvert Career and Technology Academy Secretary Marlena Lewis Center of Applied Technology South Treasurer Sarah Jones North Point HS for Science, Technology & Industry Reporter Hanna Shatuck Calvert Career and Technology Academy Historian Carlee Barrett Worcester Technical High School Parliamentarian Colin White Center of Applied Technology South Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard State Officer Team 2012 – 13 President Carlee Barlett Worcester Career & Technology Center Region VP CJ Dvorak JM Tawes Technology Career Center Western Region VP Zach Gregory Calvert Career and Technology Academy Secretary Latie Weber James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Treasurer Payton James Calvert Career and Technology Academy Reporter Sarah Jones North Point HS for Science and Technology Historian empty Parliamentarian Cassidy Larwood Worcester Career and Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
State Officer Team 2011-12 President Mayokun Ojo Dr. James A. Forest Career and Technology Center Eastern Region VP Briana Shockley Worcester Career and Technology Center Western Region VP Ali Vendemia Calvert Career and Technology Academy Secretary Catherine Stromberger JM Tawes Technology Career Center Treasurer Devin Cagle Calvert Career and Technology Academy Reporter empty Historian empty Parliamentarian Kristina Flakowitz Worcester Career and Technology Center
Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
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State Officer Team 2010-11 President: Katie King Calvert Career & Technology Academy Eastern Region VP Kristina Flakowitz Worcester Career & Technology Center Western Region VP Cloe Ayenu Frederick Career & Technology Center Secretary Jessica Russell Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Treasurer Corrine Williams Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Reporter Jazmyn White North Point High School for STI Historian Harleigh Reese Calvert Career & Technology Academy Parliamentarian Rachel Derderian J M Tawes Technology Career Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
State Officer Team 2009-10 President: Tommy George Calvert Career & Technology Academy Eastern Region VP Anthony Whaley Worcester Career & Technology Center Western Region VP Westly Bartlett Frederick Career & Technology Center Secretary Andrea Duckett North Point High School STI Treasurer Stephen King, Jr. Calvert Career & Technology Academy Reporter Casi Chisholm Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Historian Shannon Hill Worcester Career & Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
State Officer Team 1998-99 President April Champine St. Mary’s Technical Center Western Region VP Kristen Ratcliee Calvert Career Center Eastern Region VP Hope Sturgis Worcester Career and Technology Center Historian Acting William McCready, Jr. Calvert Career Center Parliamentarian James Harris St. Mary’s Technical Center Reporter Nina Johnson Calvert Career Center Secretary Angelia Buttion Worcester Career and Technology Center Treasurer Acting Albertina Newton Worcester Career and Technology Center
Advisors Elaine H. Bradley, Etta Maynard & Ron Grosche
State Officer Team 1997-98 President Aimee Shepard Lusby, MD Western Region VP Shanon Buckner Dameron, MD Eastern Region VP Franklin Tabot Quantico, MD Historian Stephanie Robbins Frederick County Career and Technology Center Parliamentarian Jeffery Carroll Lusby, MD Reporter Hope Sturgis Worcester Career and Technology Center State Secretary Shawne’ Mumford Salisbury, MD
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Treasurer Patty Whitaker Mechanicsville, MD Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
State Officer Team 1996-97 President Jeff Servello Hollywood Md Western Region VP Edwin Bradley Calvert Career Center Eastern Region VP Crystal Fields Salisbury, MD Historian Tamika Hayes Silver Spring, MD Parliamentarian Portia Johnson Baltimore, MD Reporter Noemi Cintron Lusby, MD Secretary Michelle Fulton Girdletree, MD Treasurer Vanessa Barbe Frederick County Career and Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
State Officer Team 1995-96 President Troy Peery Carroll County Career and Technology Center Western Region VP Toneka Ross Laurel High School Eastern Region VP Ronda Adkins Wicomico Applied Technology Center Historian Patrick Adkins Wicomico Applied Technology Center Parliamentarian Melissa Shoup Frederick County Career and Technology Center Reporter Edwin Bradley Calvert Career Center Secretary Sherry Haller Calvert Career Center Treasurer Kennishia Douglas Worcester Career and Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard
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State Officer Application Packet
2015-2016
February 15, 2016
Application Packet Available on State Website – “State Officer” page
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SkillsUSA MD Board of Directors
The SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors consists of twelve elected SkillsUSA professional members who are responsible for promoting and advancing the interest of Career & Technology education in schools across the state of Maryland through participation in the development of professional, leadership, and technical skills in SkillsUSA Maryland.
The Board meets four times per year with a primary focus on running the 5,000+ membership organization and preparing for the SkillsUSA Maryland Fall Leadership Conference and the SkillsUSA Maryland State Championships. The Board of Directors welcomes input from Maryland SkillsUSA members. Members may contact any Board member to request that the board consider an issue or request.
Board members serve a three year term with four terms up for re-election each year. The lead advisor from each active chapter will receive a ballot by April 15th with ballots due approximately two weeks later. New board members will be notified by May 1st and will assume their positions at the first meeting following the SkillsUSA Maryland State Championships
Applications are due to the Secretary of the Board of Directors by April 1st. (See the Application Packet for details)
2015-2016 Board of Directors Chair:
Michelle Dugans Center of Applied Tech South 410-956-5900 Region 3 211 Central Avenue East
Edgewater, MD 21037 [email protected] Vice Chair: Rick Stephens Worcester Technical High School 302-245-5007 6290 Worcester Highway [email protected] Newark, MD 21841 Secretary: Alumni Representative: Tina Taylor Alumni Association 443-653-7196 [email protected] Treasurer: Robin Mearman Center of Applied Tech North 443-481-7995 800 Stevenson Road [email protected] Severn, MD 2114
Professional Members: Robin Brady Calvert Career Center 410-535-7418 330 Dorsey Road [email protected] Prince Frederick, MD 20678
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Kim Clements Robert D. Steherm Educational Center 301-273-8948 7775 Marshall Corner Road [email protected] Pomfret, Maryland 20674-3051
Jamie Gaskin Dulaney High School 717-414-3592 255 East Padonia Road [email protected] Timonium, MD 21093 Curtis Hoover Center of Applied Tech North 443-496-0132 800 Stevenson Road [email protected] Severn, MD 21144 Chris Jacobs Center of Applied Tech South 410-409-3970 211 Central Avenue East [email protected] Edgewater, MD 21037 Jack Newkirk Frederick County CTC 240-236-8476 7922 Opossumtown Pike [email protected] Frederick, MD 21702 Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career & Tech Center 410-901-6950 2465 Cambridge Beltway [email protected] Cambridge, MD 21613
Amy Johnson [email protected] 240-388-1957
Student: Empty
Business Representatives
Dennis Peaton [email protected] 410-614-9338
Etta Maynard [email protected] 410-548-9570
Jim Maynard [email protected] 410-726-3642
Paul Foster PGAMA (Printing & Graphics Assoc.) 410-319-0900
9685 Gerwig Lane [email protected]
Columbia, MD 21046
Maryland State Director for SkillsUSA:
Chuck Wallace MSDE 410-767-8872
200 West Baltimore Street [email protected]
Baltimore, MD 21201
Board of Directors 2014-15 Chair: Michelle Dugans Center of Applied Technology South
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V-Chair: Rick Stephens Worcester Technical High School Center Secretary: Robin Brady Calvert Career and Technology Academy Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career and Technology Academy Professional Members Amy Johnson Thomas Edison High School of Technology Robin Mearman Center for Applied Tech North Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career and Technology Center Tina Taylor Alumni Association Marjorie Kellman Washington County Technical High School Business Representative Jim Maynard Etta Cook-Maynard Dennis Peaton Paul Foster Student: Empty Alumni: Tina Taylor Alumni Association Director: Charles Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 2013-14 Chair: Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy V-Chair: Greg Solberg Frederick County Career & Technology Center Secretary: Marjorie Kellman Washington County Technical High School Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career and Technology Academy Professional Members:
John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center Robin Mearman CAT North Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School ofTechnology Michelle Dugans CAT South Rick Stephens Worcester Technical HS Ed Stough Worcester Technical HS Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center Robin Brady Calvert Career and Technology
Academy Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: n/a Industry Reps: EttaMaynard Jim Maynard Paul Foster Larry Ringold Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 2012-13 Chair: Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy V-Chair: Greg Solberg Frederick County Career & Technology Center Secretary: Marjorie Kellman Washington County Technical High School Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Professional Members:
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John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center Robin Mearman CAT North Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School ofTechnology Michelle Dugans CAT South Rick Stephens Worcester Technical HS Ed Stough Worcester Technical HS Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center
Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: empty Industry Reps: Etta Maynard Jim Maynard Paul Foster Larry Ringold Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 2011-12 Chair: Greg Solberg Frederick County Career and Technology Center Vice Chari: Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy Secretary: Ed Stough Worcester Technical High School
Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Professional Members:
Jim Maynard Parkside High School John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center Marjorie Kellman Washington County Technical High School Jim Maynard Parkside High School Larry Ringold Calvert Career Center Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School of Technology Michelle Dugans CAT South Rick Stephens Worcester Technical HS Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center
Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: Ali Vendemia Calvert Career Center Industry Reps: Etta Maynard A Personal Look
Paul Foster PGMA Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 2010-11 Chair: Greg Solberg Frederick County Career & Technology Center V-Chair: Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center Secretary: Donald Cherry Calvert Career Center Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Professional Members:
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Jim Maynard Parkside High School John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center Jim Maynard Parkside High School Larry Ringold Calvert Career Center Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School of Technology Michelle Dugans CAT South Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy
Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: n/a Industry Reps: Etta Maynard A Personal Look
Paul Foster PGMA Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 2009-10 Chair: John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center V-Chair: Secretary: Donald Cherry Calvert Career Center Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Professional Members:
Greg Solberg Frederick County Career & Technology Center Jim Maynard Parkside High School Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center
Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: n/a Industry Reps: Etta Maynard Paul Foster PGMA Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career and College Readiness
Board of Directors 2008-09 Chair: V-Chair: Secretary: Donald Cherry Calvert Career Center Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Professional Members:
Greg Solberg Frederick County Career & Technology Center Jim Maynard Parkside High School Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career Center John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Alumni: Dennis Peaton Student: n/a Industry Reps: Paul Foster PGMA Director: Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career & College Readiness
Board of Directors 1998-99
Chair: Etta Cook Parkside High School/CTE V-Chair: Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center
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Secretary: Melaine Stancliff Laurel High School Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Ron Bird Frederick County Career and Technology Center Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech High School Celeste Carroll Frederick County Career and Technology Center John Clark, Jr. South Garrett High School Carolyn Knode Washington County Career Studies Center James Maynard Parkside High School/CTE Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Mary Ann Shipe Southern Garrett High School State Director Chuck Wallace MSDE, Division of Career and College Readiness State Officer Advisor Ron Grosche St. Mary’s Technical Center
Board of Directors 1997-98 Chair: Edward Stough St. Mary’s Technical Center V-Chair: Richard Lee Stephens, Sr. Worcester Career and Technology Center Secretary: Melanie Stancliff Laurel High School Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center John Clark, Jr. South Garrett High School Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Technology Center Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center Mildred Dougherty Hartford Technical High School Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Mary Ann Shipe Southern Garrett High School
Valerie Stevenson Wicomico Applied Technology C Regina Cook VICA State Department Director
Jerry Day MSDE, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning Director: Dr. Pat Martin
Board of Directors 1996-97 Chair: Edward Stough St. Mary’s Technical Center V- Chair: Richard Lee Stephens, Sr. Worcester Career and Technology Center Secretary: Melaine Stancliff Laurel High School Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center
Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech H.S. John Clark, Jr. South Garrett High School Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Technology Center Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center Gary Liddick Frederick County Career and Technology Center Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Mary Ann Shipe Southern Garrett High School Valerie Stevenson Wicomico Applied Technology Center Billy Billy Truitt Worcester Career and Technology Center Regina Cook VICA State Department Director Jerry Day MSDE, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning
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Board of Directors 1995-96 Chair Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center Co-Chair Edward Stough St. Mary’s Technical Center Secretary Melaine Stancliff Laurel High School Treasurer Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech HS Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Technology Center Sam Dixon Cecil County School of Technology Gary Liddick Frederick County Career and Technology Center Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Mary Ann Shipe Southern Garrett High School
Richard Lee Stephens, Sr. Worcester Career and Technology
Valerie Stevenson Wicomico Applied Technology Center Billy Truitt Worcester Career and Technology Center
Board of Directors 1994-95 Chair: V-Chair:
Secretary: Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career Center
Maggie Arnold Charles County Vocational Tech Center Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech H.S. Chuck Colson Carroll County Career and Technology Center Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Technology Center Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center Ron Grousche St. Mary’s Technical Center Raymond Hilligross Wicomico Applied Tech Center Carol Kelly Crossland High School Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Melaine Stancliff Laurel High School Edward Stough St. Mary’s Technical Center Frank Taylor Frederick County Career and Technology Center
Board of Directors 1993-94
Billy Truitt Wicomico Applied Technology Center Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Technology Center Ron Grousche St. Mary’s Technical Center Ronnie Cullen Worcester Career and Technology Center Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech H.S. Elaine H. Bradley Calvert Career Center Carol Kelly Crossland High School
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Frank Taylor Frederick County Career and Technology Center Melaine Stancliff Laurel High School Maggie Arnold Charles County Vocational Tech Center Chuck Colson Carroll County Career and Technology Center
Board of Directors 1992-93
Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Joyce Smith Center of Applied Tech – South Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech H.S. Etta Cook Wicomico Applied Tech Center David Myers Bladensburg High School C. JoAnne Knode Career Study Center Elaine H. Bradley Calvert Career Center Ronald Grosche St. Mary’s Technical Center
Corporate Member: Judy Loar MSDE/DCTE Postsecondary Representative: Stacey George Alumni Representative: Michael Sager Advisory Council Member: William Wilson
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By-Laws
of the
SKILLSUSA MARYLAND, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Non-Profit Maryland Corporation
Adopted by Action of the Board of Directors
August 6, 2008
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BY-LAWS
of
SKILLSUSA MARYLAND, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Non-Profit Maryland Corporation
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this corporation shall be SkillsUSA Maryland, Inc.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
Section 1 As set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, this corporation is organized exclusively for, and
will be operated exclusively for, educational purposes within the meaning Section 501I(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States
Internal Revenue Law), more particularly, to promote Career and Technology education in
connection with the schools of the State of Maryland.
Section 2 The objectives and purposes of the corporation are enumerated as follows:
a. To promote and advance the interest of Career and Technology education in the
schools of the State of Maryland.
b. To assist in making the instruction through leadership training of the individual in
the Career and Technology education program a more practical and meaningful
experience.
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c. To raise the standards of Career and Technology education and assist in the
development of a Career and Technology education program which is responsive to
the needs of business, industry, and community.
d. To develop between the general public and the educators of the State of Maryland
such united efforts as will secure the highest quality Career and Technology
education programs.
e. To work in conjunction with the Maryland State Board of Education through the
SkillsUSA Maryland State Director.
Section 3 The Corporation shall not engage in business for profit and no earnings of the Corporation shall
be distributed to members of the Corporation.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The membership, hereinafter referred to as a member of this Corporation, shall be comprised
of the lead advisor of any chartered SkillsUSA Maryland chapter maintaining active
membership status. Each member/chapter shall be entitled to one vote on all matters, which
may properly come before the membership of this Corporation.
Section 2 In the election of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the
Members of this Corporation, each Member shall be entitled to one vote.
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ARTICLE IV – DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
Section 1 The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall meet at least twice a year for the transaction of
business.
Section 2 Special meetings of the Directors may be called at any time by the Chair, Vice Chair, State
Director, or by twenty-five (25%) of Directors eligible to vote. Each call of a special meeting
shall state the time, place and purpose of such meeting.
Section 3 Notices of regular meeting shall be given by the Secretary to every director at least 10 business
days before the date of the meeting.
Section 4 Forty percent (40%) of the Directors of the Corporation eligible to vote shall constitute a
quorum for all purposes at any regular or special meeting.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS
Section 1 The Officers of this Corporation shall be a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2 Said officers shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors. Officer elections shall be held
after each annual election of the Board of Directors. If the election of officers shall not have
been held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as possible.
Section 3 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary must be Directors of the Corporation. Any other officer may be,
but is not required to be, a Director of the Corporation.
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Section 4 Officers shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected and duly
qualified.
ARTICLES VI – OFFICERS: DUTIES AND POWERS
Section 1 The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the Corporation and of the Board of Directors,
decide all points of order, and generally perform all duties incidental to the office of Chair and
that of Director.
Section 2 In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside and if the Vice Chair for any cause shall
be unable to act, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Chair pro tempore from the Board of
Directors to so preside, in whom shall be vested for all the time being the duties and functions
of the Chair’s office. The Vice Chair shall perform such other duties as assigned by the Chair or
the Board of Directors.
Section 3 The Secretary shall (a) keep the minutes of the Members’ and the Board of Directors’ meetings
in one or more books provided for that purpose; (b) see that all notices are duly given in
accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws or as required by law; (c) be custodian of the
corporate records; (d) keep a register of the post office address of each Member, which shall
be furnished to the Secretary by such Member; and (e) in general perform all duties incidental
to the office of the Secretary and such other duties that may be assigned to the Secretary by
the Chair or by the Board of Directors.
Section 4 If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge
of their duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall
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determine. They shall: (a) receive and reconcile deposit records, receipts, and bank statements;
(b) collect and organize documents for expenditures; (c) disburse and deposit monies; (d) make
arrangements to convene the audit review committee on an annual basis; (e) provide a report
of receipts and disbursements to the Board of Directors and the SkillsUSA Maryland State
Director at each regular meeting; (f) forward report of audit review committee and annual IRS
990 form (if applicable) to the Board and SkillsUSA Maryland State Director; (g) develop and
forward end-of-year treasurers’ report to the Board and SkillsUSA Maryland State Director; (h)
maintain SkillsUSA accounting ledgers; (i) sign contracts for meals, lodging, materials and
services between the Board and the vendor, (The Maryland State Department of Education will
not be party to contracts to obtain goods and services from vendors purchased with SkillsUSA
funds.); (j) maintain tax exempt status; and (k) in general perform all of the duties that may be
assigned to them by the Chair or the Board of Directors.
Section 5 The Board of Directors, at its option, may appoint such other Officers as may be necessary to
perform the duties incidental to the above listed offices. Such Officers need not be members of
the Board of Directors of this Corporation.
ARTICLE VII – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 The governing authority of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors: fourteen to
eighteen (14-18) in number, 12 of who shall be active Professional members of SkillsUSA, at
least one (1) business community representative, one (1) alumni representative and one (1)
state officer. Forty percent (40%) of said Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
all business, and the action of a majority of Directors present at any meeting of a duly
assembled quorum is valid as a corporate act. The Board of Directors shall include at all times
the Chair, Vice Chair, and the Secretary. All members of the Board of Directors shall hold office
for a term of three years from the date of their election or until their successors are elected
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and qualified, except as otherwise provided in Section 2 hereof:
Section 2 Twelve (12) of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership eligible to vote.
Directors shall be elected annually. The following guidelines will be followed:
a. At the first Board of Directors’ meeting held, the Directors shall be divided by lottery into
three groups of four directors each: (1) The term of office of those of the first group shall
expire at the first annual meeting of Members after their election; (2) The term of officer of
those of the second group shall expire at the second annual meeting of Members after
their election; and (3) The term of the third group shall expire at the third annual meeting
of Members after their election.
b. At each annual election held after such classification and election, Directors chosen not to
exceed three (3) vacancies at any one time, shall be filled by the remaining members of the
Board.
c. The majority vote of the Board shall be sufficient to appoint a new member to the Board to
fill any unexpired term of office.
d. In the event more than three (3) vacancies occur at any one time on the Board of Directors,
then the right to elect new Members to fill such vacancies is specifically reserved to the
Members eligible to vote. An election shall be held at a regular or special meeting of the
membership for the purpose of electing Directors to fill said vacancies. Said election shall
be held within thirty (30) days after said vacancies occur.
Section 3 After any election as above set forth, the newly elected Board of Directors shall hold its
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meeting and shall organize. At such meeting, the Board may choose any agents, appoint ex-
officio members, not to exceed ten (10), or employees of the Corporation and transact any
other business.
Section 4 Any and all charges made against any Board of Director or against any member of the Board of
Directors or any Officer shall be brought before a membership meeting and in the event that
charges furnishing cause for removal are proved, the members present who are eligible to vote
shall have power by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote to remove said Board of Directors or
Director or Officer.
B. Board of Directors are to be reimbursed for mileage to Board meetings, conferences and
other approved travel; for the cost of Registration Fee and half of a double room rate for the
Fall conference, State Conference and National Conference.
1. In order to receive compensation for the above conference expenses, the board
member must accept responsibilities as delegated at said conferences.
Section 5 The SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Team annually will elect one member with voting
privileges to the Board of Directors and one non-voting member, position to be rotated among
State Officer Team members.
Section 6 The Maryland Alumni Association annually will elect one alumni representative with voting
privileges to the Board of Directors.
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Article VIII – Directors: Duties
Section 1 It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Board of Directors to keep a complete record of all
their minutes and acts of the proceedings of the Members, and to present a full statement at
the regular annual meeting of the Members showing in detail the conditions of the
Corporation. A similar statement shall be presented at any other meeting of the Members
when requested by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Members of the Corporation eligible to
vote.
Section 2 The Board of Directors shall supervise all Officers, agents and employees of the Corporation
consistent with the provisions of these By-Laws and the laws of the State of Maryland.
Section 3 The Board of Directors shall make rules and regulations governing the conduct of the
Corporation consistent with the provisions of these By-Laws and the laws of the State of
Maryland.
Section 4 The Board of Directors shall elect or appoint all necessary committees, agents, or employees,
and fix the compensation to be paid to them, if any; enter into all contracts and leases, if any;
and generally, to exercise all the business functions of the Corporation, including confirmation
of Executive action as provided for herein below.
a. The Directors shall receive no salary, but may receive their expenses incurred in such sum
as shall hereafter be fixed by the Board of Directors.
b. Board of Directors are to be reimbursed for mileage to Board meetings, conferences, and
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other approved travel; for the cost of the registration fee and half of a double room rate
for the Fall Conference ,State Conference; and National Conference. 1. In order to
receive compensation for the above conference expenses, the Board member must accept
responsibilities as delegated at said conferences.
Section 5 The Board of Directors may from time to time designate such Officer or such other person to
sign all checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation, provided that at least two
signatures will be required. The designated Treasurer has the authority to view the financial
bank statements online.
Section 6 Any member of the Board of Directors who shall be absent from two (2) or more consecutive
meetings of the Board of Directors and/or State SkillsUSA functions, unless excused by the
Chair, may be removed from the Board of Directors.
Section 7 A copy of the original By-Laws of this Corporation shall be kept on file to be available in the
office of the Corporation. Any and all changes made in the By-Laws must be noted therein,
along with the date of the meeting at which such changes are made.
Section 8 An Executive Committee consisting at all times of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and
Treasurer shall receive and analyze all committee reports and recommendations as the various
committees may submit from time to time to the Vice Chair. The Executive Committee, in the
day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to confirmation of its actions by a majority of
a duly assembled quorum of the board of Directors.
Section 9 The Directors shall advise the SkillsUSA State Director and SkillsUSA State Officers in the
operation of the state association. They shall be available to assist with the functions thereof.
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Section 10 The Directors shall assist the SkillsUSA State Director in the operation of the SkillsUSA Maryland
Championships as necessary, including the approval of any new competitive events.
Section 11 The Directors shall review the accounts of the association in accordance with the policies of the
State of Maryland.
Section 12 The Chair/Designee shall be a full member of the Resolutions Committee. (The Chair or
Member appointed may not represent the school that filed a complaint.) In the event of more
than one complaint, the Chair may choose to appoint a different representative for each
individual hearing.
Section 13 The Directors shall provide assistance to the successful operation all state sponsored activities.
Section 14 The Directors shall assist the SkillsUSA State Director in long-range planning.
Section 15 The Directors shall respond to concerns and/or complaints of other local SkillsUSA Advisors.
Section 16 The Directors shall act in the place of the SkillsUSA State Director whenever the SkillsUSA State
Director is not available at conferences and activities.
ARTICLE IX – INDEBTEDNESS
Section 1 The Officers shall have no power to borrow money on behalf of the Corporation unless
approved and authorized by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X – MEMBERS: VOTING AND INTEREST
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Section 1 The voting power and interest of Members in this Corporation shall be equal.
Section 2 No Member of this Corporation shall have any right, title, or interest whatsoever in or to any
property or assets, which the Corporation may or hereafter acquire. In the event of or upon the
dissolution of this Corporation, the Directors or person in charge of the liquidation shall
distribute any assets remaining after payment or the discharge of all Corporation’s duties or
obligations, to some other non-profit organization similar in nature, if possible, then in
existence and in accordance with the law.
ARTICLE XI – MEMBERS: DUTIES
Section 1 Each Member shall abide by the rules, regulations, By-Laws, and code of ethics of the
Corporation, now in effect or which may hereafter be adopted.
Section 2 Each Member shall at all times work for the best interest of the Corporation and act in
accordance with Article II Section of this document. Each Member shall take such action as it
deems reasonable and expedient to aid and assist other Members in their pursuit of this end.
Articles XII – Amendments
Section 1 These By-Laws may be amended or repealed, or new By-Laws may be adopted at any regular or
special meeting of the members, but they shall be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
members present at such meeting and eligible to vote.
Section 2 The Board of Directors shall have power to make, adopt, alter, amend, and repeal, from time to
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time, By-Laws of the Corporation; provided however, that the Members entitled to vote with
respect thereto as in this Article XII above provided may alter, amend, or repeal By-Laws made
by the Board of Directors, except that the Board of Directors shall have no power to change the
quorum for meetings of members of the Board of Directors, or to change any provisions of the
By-Laws with respect to the removal of Directors. If any changes to the By-Laws regulating an
impending election of Directors are made, there shall be set forth in the notice of the next
meeting of Members for the election of Directors, the By-Laws so adopted, amended or
repealed, together with a concise statement of the changes made.
Section 3 Whenever any amendment or new By-Laws are adopted they must be copied into the book of
the original By-Laws. If any By-Laws are repealed or amended, the fact or repeal or amendment
with the date of the meeting at which the repeal or amendment was enacted must be stated in
said book.
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Process for the election of Board of Directors
1. Eligible Candidates:
A. Must be professional members of SkillsUSA Maryland for the current school year.
B. Complete the Board of Directors application packet available at www.mdskillsusa.org/board_of_directors.html and submit it to the Secretary of
Maryland SkillsUSA by April 1st.
C. The application packet consists of:
i. An application
ii. Completed Board of Directors Responsibility Form.
2. Election Process
A. A summary of all eligible candidates will be sent electronically to all lead advisors of each
active chapter by April 15th
.
B. Information for ballots will be included with the candidate information (currently electronic voting)
C. Each chapter will have one vote to be submitted by the lead advisor
D. Ballots will need to be submitted by approximately 1 week later as indicated in the balloting instructions.
E. The State Director or the Chair of SkillsUSA Maryland will notify each candidate of the
election results by May 15th.
SkillsUSA Maryland
Board of Directors Application Packet
2015-2016 Election Procedures 1. Candidates must be paid professional members of SkillsUSA Maryland for the 2014-15 membership year.
2. Completed application and Responsibilities forms (Available on March 1@
www.mdskillsusa.org/board_of_directors.html ) must be received by the Secretary of the SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors by e-mail no later than April 1st.
Email: [email protected]
3. An abbreviated version of the application packet and a link to an electronic ballot will be emailed to the lead advisor of each active chapter by April 15th.
4. Each lead advisor will need to complete the online voting by April 21st with the chapter’s collective
choices.
5. Election results will be available from Chuck Wallace, State Director. Newly elected members will be
notified by May 15th.
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SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors Application
Name:
Address: Street Address City, State Zip
Phone: Home phone Cell Phone: E-mail: Home e-mail
School: School Name School Address City, State Zip
Phone: School Phone Fax: School Fax E-mail: School e-mail
Current Job:
Why do you want to serve on the Board of Directors for SkillsUSA Maryland?
Describe your SkillsUSA and background experiences.
What will you bring to the table as a member of the Board of Directors?
What else do you want the membership to know that is relevant to your application for the Board of Directors?
**Must be submitted electronically, your email will be used in place of your signature and date.
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/board_of_directors.html
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SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors Responsibilities
Members agree to attend all scheduled meetings. BOD meetings are typically held: In July or August, October, January and April/May (dates to be determined) The Fall Leadership Conference. The Friday evening of the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Championship. Additional meetings are scheduled when necessary. Board members are required to notify the President if they cannot attend a meeting Board members should not miss more than two meetings a year.
In addition SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors are expected to:
1. Support SkillsUSA Maryland Director and SkillsUSA Maryland State Officers in the operation of the state association. They shall be available to assist with the functions thereof.
2. Assist the State Director in the development, planning, and operation of the SkillsUSA Maryland Fall Leadership and Spring Skills Championship, including the approval of any new competitive events.
3. Review and maintain the accounts of the association (State Treasurer) in accordance with the policies of the State of Maryland.
4. Assist the SkillsUSA Maryland Director in long range planning.
5. Respond to the concerns and/or complaints of other SkillsUSA Maryland advisors by serving on a resolutions committee.
6. Act on behalf of the SkillsUSA Maryland Director whenever Director is not available at conferences and activities.
7. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Board of Directors.
8. Maintain Professional membership.
I have read the above responsibilities as well as the By-Laws of SkillsUSA Maryland and agree to abide by those responsibilities:
Candidate Date Local Chapter Lead Advisor Date
Principal Date
If submitting electronically, have your Lead Advisor and Principal forward an email indicating their approval to [email protected]
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/board_of_directors.html
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National SkillsUSA www.skillsusa.org
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It helps each student to excel.
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
Membership: More than 300,000 students and advisors join SkillsUSA annually, organized into more than 18,000 sections and 52 state and territorial associations. Combining alumni and lifetime membership, the total number impacted is more than 360,000. SkillsUSA has served more than 11.9 million members since its founding in 1965.
Mission: SkillsUSA's mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service. Partners: In 2015, more than 17,000 teachers and school administrators served as professional SkillsUSA members and advisors. More than 600 business, industry and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many more work directly with state associations and local chapters.
Programs: SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual national-level SkillsUSA Championships, over 5,500 students compete in 94 occupational and leadership skill areas. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a "successful model of employer- driven youth development training program" by the U.S. Department of Labor. The SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System is a comprehensive tool to help students document entry-level skills as defined by industry and accepted by state education policy. Developed under a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant, the Work Force Ready System features 47 industry-driven assessments. The Professional Development Program (PDP) teaches 84 workplace skill competencies in a series of hands- on self-paced lessons. The Career Skills Education Program (CSEP) contains 49 online lessons teaching basic employment and life skills to college/postsecondary students. Student2Student Mentoring gives high school students a chance to mentor younger students in the area of career development. CareerSafe is a credentialed 10-hour online training program developed in cooperation with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide students with basic knowledge of safety and a credential desired in the job market. Customer Service Training Program Developed with input from SkillsUSA industry partners including Lowe's, Mosaic, Irwin and Toyota, this new online program trains students on the practical skills required by customer service professionals.
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SkillsUSA Symbolism and Ceremony
Like most other organizations, SkillsUSA has a certain amount of symbolism and ceremony which is unique to the organization. Through study and practice of the ideals exemplified in the SkillsUSA pledge, creed, motto, emblem, and colors, students gain insight into true meaning and purpose of their organization.
SkillsUSA Pledge
Upon My Honor, I pledge to prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA
Meaning of the Pledge
Upon my honor, I pledge: This is a very strong statement. It means you are committed to follow through on your promise.
To prepare myself: Preparation requires self-control. It means effort without immediate reward but with the knowledge that the effort will pay off when the preparation is completed.
By diligent study: Diligence implies something far beyond a quick review of assignments. Diligence means perseverance, concentration and not always taking the easy route and that learning is lifelong.
And ardent practice: A person of character makes every effort in spite of setbacks or personal loss.
To become a worker: SkillsUSA members take pride in making things happen and in being good workers for their employers.
Whose service: Doing things for others is the basis of many occupations. SkillsUSA members strive to be active in their schools and communities.
Will be recognized as honorable: The result of preparation, work experience, and service is the respect and honor given to SkillsUSA members.
To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service: This statement reinforces the attitude that we must first serve in order to gain. This attitude is important to success.
To respect my vocation: SkillsUSA members recognize the need to find their vocation and strive to understand its traditions, skills, leaders, and potential.
To bring repute to myself: SkillsUSA members strive to have a good reputation among their peers, fellow workers, teachers, parents, and employers.
To spare no effort in upholding these ideals: This means service to the community, school, and chapter—getting things done and becoming a leader, all with the ideals of SkillsUSA in mind.
(SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, page 5)
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SkillsUSA Creed
The word creed is defined as a brief statement of belief. This portion will present the six parts of the creed that represent your organization. Take a few minutes to think about each statement. Are the statements beliefs that you can accept? Take some time to discuss your attitude toward these beliefs with your classmates.
I believe in the dignity of work. I hold that society has advanced to its present culture through the use of the individual’s hands and mind. I will maintain a feeling of humbleness for the knowledge and skills that I receive from professionals, and I will conduct myself with dignity in the work I do.
I believe in the American way of life. I know our culture is the result of freedom of action and opportunities won by the founders of our American republic, and I will uphold their ideals.
I believe in education. I will endeavor to make the best use of knowledge, skills, and experience that I will learn in order that I may be a better leader in my chosen career and a better citizen in my community. To this end, I will continue my learning now and in the future.
I believe in fair play. I will, through honesty and fair play, respect the rights of others. I will always conduct myself in the manner of the best professionals in my career and treat those with whom I work as I would like to be treated.
I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work. I feel that compensation and personal satisfaction received for my work and services will be in proportion to my creative and productive ability.
I believe in high moral and spiritual standards. I will endeavor to conduct myself in such a manner as to set an example for others by living a wholesome life and by fulfilling my responsibilities as a citizen of my community.
SkillsUSA Theme 2015-2016
SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
SkillsUSA Motto
Connecting You to Career Success
SkillsUSA Colors
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The colors red, white, blue and gold represent the national SkillsUSA organization.
Red and white represent the individual states and chapters. Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters. Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization.
SkillsUSA Logo
On displays, chapter material, casual apparel, and other promotional items, use the SkillsUSA logo as the official symbol of your organization. The National logo and instructions for its use can be downloaded at: www.skillsusa.org/logos.html
SkillsUSA Emblem
Early in the organization’s history, student members designed the emblem and the symbolism of its parts. All of the following components comprise our emblem. Separately they could be applied to many organizations, but as one unit they represent the fundamental principles and purposes of our organization. The emblem represents SkillsUSA, and today, it is still used in ceremonies and on the official blazer.
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The shield represents patriotism. The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life.
The gear represents the industrial society. The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind.
The torch represents knowledge. The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual.
The orbital circles represent technology. The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education.
The hands represent the individual. The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.
(SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, pages 7-8)
National SkillsUSA Partners
The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) is SkillsUSA’s philanthropic arm. The Foundation seeks to involve representatives of business, industry, organized labor, SkillsUSA alumni and other interested parties in the active financial and volunteer support of the programs and activities of SkillsUSA.
A committee of key business leaders from corporate America assists in fund raising; offers expert advice and counsel; oversees SkillsUSA’s programs, activities and events; and approves all financial contributions. The Foundation raises approximately 25 percent of SkillsUSA’s overall operating budget each year. In addition to
this operating support, funds are raised for travel scholarships for students and instructors to the SkillsUSA
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Championships and the World-Skills Competition; inner city programs; chapter management and leadership institutes; scholarships to College/Postsecondary institutions; and special projects that benefit SkillsUSA members.
SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
The SkillsUSA Championships is the showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels.
This is a multi-million dollar event that occupies a space equivalent to 16 football fields. In 2014, there were more than 6,200 contestants in 99 separate events. Nearly 1,500 judges and contest organizers from labor and management will make the national event possible.
The philosophy of the Championships is to reward students for excellence, to involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers' needs.
For Information about forms, schedules, hotel reservations, exhibits or registration information about the National Leadership and Skills Conference, visit the National Leadership and Skills Conference page.
Maryland and National Leadership Conference Locations Year MLSC NLSC 1965 (Not held) Nashville, Tennessee 1966 (Not known) Little Rock, Arkansas 1967 (Not known) Columbus, Ohio 1968 (Not known) Oklahoma City, OK 1969 (Not known) Memphis, Tennessee 1970 (Not known) St. Louis, Missouri 1971 (Not known) Indianapolis, Indiana 1972 (Not known) Roanoke, Virginia 1973 (Not known) Tulsa, Oklahoma 1974 (Not known) San Antonio, Texas 1975 Richmond Northern Virginia/Washington DC 1976 (Not known) Miami, Florida 1977 (Not known) Cincinnati, Ohio 1978 (Not known) Birmington, Alabama 1979 (Not known) Atlanta, Georgia 1980 (Not known) Atlanta, Georgia 1981 (Not known) Atlanta, Georgia 1982 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky 1983 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky 1984 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky 1985 (Not known) Phoenix, Arizona 1986 (Not known) Phoenix, Arizona 1987 (Not known) Wichita, Kansas 1988 (Not known) Wichita, Kansas 1989 (Not known) Tulsa, Oklahoma 1990 (Not known) Tulsa, Oklahoma 1991 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky 1992 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky
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1993 (Not known) Louisville, Kentucky 1994 (Not known) Kansas City, Missouri 1995 (Not known) Kansas City, Missouri 1996 (Not known) Kansas City, Missouri 1997 (Not known) Kansas City, Missouri 1998 (Not known) Kansas City, Missouri 1999 – Frederick County (5 locations - venues) Kansas City, Missouri 2000 – Anne Arundel County (3 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2001 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City (3 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2002 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (3 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2003 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (4 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2004 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (5 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2005 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (5 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2006 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (4 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2007 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (7 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2008 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (9 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2009 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2010 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2011 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2012 - Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri
2013 - Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri
2014 – Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County (10 locations) Kansas City, Missouri 2015- Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Howard County Louisville, Kentucky Maryland Medal count at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference: 1976 2 Bronze Medals1977
1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals
1978 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medal 1979 1 Gold, 2 silver and 1 Bronze Medals 1980 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 1981 1 Gold and 1 Bronze Medal 1982 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal 1984 1 Gold and 2 Silver Medals 1985 2 Gold and 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals First time to win 5
medals 1986 1 Gold and 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 1987 3 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal 1988 3 Gold and 3 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal 1989 1 Gold and 1 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals 1990 3 Gold and 3 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals First time to win 10
medals 1991 1 Gold and 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals 1992 2 Gold and 3 Silver Medals 1993 5 Gold and 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 1994 6 Gold and 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 1995 2 Gold and 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal 1996 3 Gold and 2 Bronze Medals 1997 4 Gold and 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 1998 2 Silver and 6 Bronze Medals 1999 1 Gold and 3 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 2000 3 Gold and 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals 2001 6 Gold and 3 Silver and 6 Bronze Medals First time to win 15
medals 2002 7 Gold and 3 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals
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2003 1 Gold and 5 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals 2004 4 Gold and 9 Silver and 9 Bronze Medals First time to win 20
medals 2005 2 Gold and 15 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals 2006 3 Gold and 5 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals 2007 5 Gold and 4 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals 2008 2 Gold and 4 Silver and 14 Bronze Medals 2009 5 Gold and 13 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals First time to win 25
medals 2010 13 Gold and 4 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals 2011 10 Gold,5 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals 2012 1 Gold, 14 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals
2013 4 Gold, 15 Sliver and 5 Bronze Medals
2014 3 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals (+ 1 Post Secondary medal winner)
2015 4 Gold, 12 Silver and 6 Bronze Medals
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SkillsUSA Maryland
Facts SkillsUSA Maryland currently has over 5100 members statewide. SkillsUSA Maryland currently has 40 active local chapters representing 24 of 24 state school
systems.
Each year, hundreds of business, industry and education professionals volunteer time, expertise, equipment and materials in support of the State Skills Championships.
Each year, the Maryland Skills Championships showcases over 1,000 talented Maryland Career and Technology Education students as they compete in 87 trade, technical, occupationally- related and leadership skill areas for medals, scholarships and prizes.
Purposes of SkillsUSA Maryland SkillsUSA Maryland’s purposes, as defined by its members, include:
To unite in a common bond all students enrolled in Trade and Industrial Education
To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational, and social activities
To foster a deep respect for the dignity of work
To assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals
To help students attain a purposeful life
To create enthusiasm for learning To promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety
To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic process
To foster a wholesome understanding of the functions of labor and management organizations and a recognition of their mutual interdependence
To create among students, faculty members, patrons of the school, and persons in industry a sincere interest in and esteem for Career & Technology Education
To develop patriotism through knowledge of our nation’s heritage and the practice of democracy
Goals of SkillsUSA Maryland
SkillsUSA Maryland is committed to the concept of total development of the individual. In order to foster the development of citizenship and leadership qualities, it has been necessary to develop programs based on selected goals. The goals of the organization are:
Acceptance of SkillsUSA activities by the education system as an integral part of the instructional program
Involvement of every instructor as an advisor to students in carrying out SkillsUSA’s national Program of Work
Creation of programs that will motivate members in their training and chapter activities
Expansion of high-quality leadership training for students, advisors, and partners on
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the local, state, and national levels
Expansion of competitive activities
Addition of print and electronic resources for members and chapters
Improvement of public relations and civic/community involvement
Employment of an individual to conduct the duties of the state association director
Growth of membership in secondary schools and college/postsecondary programs (SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, pages 4 and 11)
Benefits of SkillsUSA Maryland SkillsUSA Maryland offers many benefits for all SkillsUSA advisors, professional, and student members. They receive the following benefits and opportunities through the national office. Other benefits and opportunities may be offered by the local chapter and/or state office.
(Web site: http://www.skillsusa.org/benefitsstudent.html).
Advisors and Professional Members
SkillsUSA magazine subscription—SkillsUSA Champions
mikeroweWORKS Foundation Competitor Travel scholarship opportunities—See Web site: http://skillsusa.org/supporters/mikerowe2 for teachers and students
Members Only Section of Web site—For login information, see the back of your membership card.
Car rental discounts—See the back of your professional membership card.
Professional membership cards
Opportunities to win prizes and scholarships – check website
Students
SkillsUSA magazine subscription
Scholarship and award opportunities
Members Only Section of Web site Access to career resources and contact with industry
Opportunities to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships at the local, state, or national levels
Job contacts and networking opportunities
Opportunity to learn and practice professional and leadership skills
Recognition from peers, teachers, and leaders within the community
School Student enrollment in Career and Technical Education increases
Community awareness increases
Recognition for the school through equipment grants and financial donations
Business and industry support is developed
Media coverage for the school and its programs
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Fiscal Policy
2015 – 16 Dues Structure
SkillsUSA-MD National SkillsUSA Total
Student $ 3.00 $ 8.00 $11.00
Professional $ 3.00 $14.00 $17.00 (Web site: http://www.skillsusa.org/roster.html).
Membership Information Online registration is mandatory for all SkillsUSA membership. You can find the registration information at: http://www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx. Registration must be completed by November 15th to receive all publications from the National Office. Chapters with 100% membership may download an Excel spreadsheet for easy access.
Membership Deadline The Maryland SkillsUSA registration deadline for all SkillsUSA-Maryland students and professionals is
January 31st (The State deadline supersedes the National deadline). All state and national dues must be paid at the same time. (unregistered students will not be able to participant in any Regional or State SkillsUSA events)
Conference Deadlines and Fees All conference registration fees are due at the time of stated deadline unless other arrangements are made with the Board of Directors Financial Officer prior to the stated deadline.
Early Registration Discounts: The SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors provides a discount to those chapters who complete their registration for any Maryland conference or event that is received at least one (1) week prior to the registration deadline..
Outstanding Obligations: Chapters that are not paid in full for any previous financial obligations to SkillsUSA Maryland at any registration deadline will be refused the opportunity to register and/or attend/participate in any SkillsUSA Maryland conference including the Fall Leadership Conference, Regional Competitions, the Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference and the National Leadership and Skills conference.
SkillsUSA Maryland Logo
On displays, chapter material, casual apparel, and other promotional items, use the SkillsUSA logo as the official symbol of your organization. The SkillsUSA Maryland logo and instructions for its use can be downloaded at: www.mdskillsusa.org/ctso.html
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List of Maryland Chapters
Updated list of Lead Advisors can be found on the Maryland SkillsUSA website under Advisors.
http://mdskillsusa.org/documents/lead_advisor_2015-2016.pdf
Allegany Allegany Center for Career and Technical Education
http://acps.allconet.org/ccte/
14211 McMullen Highway Cresaptown MD 21502
AA County Center of Applied Tech
North
800 Stevenson Road Severn MD 21144
www.aacps.org/aacps/CATN/CATN%20Main.htm
AA County Center of Applied Technology South
211 Central Avenue, East Edgewater MD 21037
www.aacps.org/aacps/cats/index.htm
Balto City Baltimore Community High School
6820 Fait Avenue Baltimore MD 21224
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/367
Balto City Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy
2000 Edgewood Baltimore MD 21216
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/364
Balto City Career Academy
www.oedworks.com/youthserv/career_acad.htm
101 West 24th Street Baltimore MD 21218
Balto City Carver Vo-Tech High School
2201 Presstman Street Baltimore MD 21216
http://carver.baltimorecityschools.org/
Balto City Edmondson-Westside High School
4501 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore MD
21229
www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/3871
Balto City Forrest Park High School
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/11456
3701 Eldorado Ave. Baltimore MD 21217
Balto City Frederick Douglass High School
http://www1.pgcps.org/douglass/
2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway Baltimore MD 21217
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Balto City Friendship Academy of Engineering & Technology
2500 East Northern Parkway Baltimore MD 21214
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/339
Balto City Mergenthaler Vo-Tech
3500 Hillen Road Baltimore MD 21218
http://mergenthaler.baltimorecityschools.org/
Balto City Patterson High School
100 Kane Street Baltimore MD 21224
www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/3940
Balto City Vivian T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
100 North Calhoun Street Baltimore MD 21223
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/4546
Balto County Eastern Technical High School
1100 Mace Ave. Baltimore MD 21244
https://www.edline.net/pages/ETHS
Balto County Dulaney High School
255 E. Padonia Road Baltimore MD 21093
http://www.edline.net/pages/Dulaney_High_School/
Balto County Milford Mill Academy
3800 Washington Ave Baltimore MD 21244
http://milfordmillhs.bcps.org/
Balto County Overlea High School
5401 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore MD 21206
http://schools.bcps.org/schools/chs/overlea/Balto County Soller’s Point Technical High School
325 Soller’s Point Road Baltimore MD 21222
http://sollerspoinths.bcps.org/
Balto County Western School of Technology & Environmental Science
100 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore MD 21228
www.Westernhs.bcps.org
Calvert Calvert Career & Technology Academy
330 Dorsey Road Prince MD 20678
www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/schools/ccc/index.
Caroline Caroline Career & Technology Center
10855 Central Avenue Ridgley MD 21660
http://cl.k12.md.us/CCTC/CCTCHome.html
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Carroll Carroll County Career & Tech Center
1229 Washington Road Westminster MD 21157
www.carrollk12.org/ccctc/main.htm
Cecil Cecil County School of Technology
900 North East Road North East MD 21901
www.ccps.org/ccst/home/index2.html
Charles North Point High School For STI
2500 Davis Road Waldorf MD 20603
www.ccboe.com/northpoint
Charles Robert D. Stetham Educational Center
7775 Marshall Corner Rd Pomfret MD 20675
www.edline.net/pages/Stethem
Dorchester Dorchester Career & Technology Center
2465 Cambridge Beltway Cambridge MD 21613
http://dctc.dcpsmd.net/ 410-901-6950
Frederick Frederick County Career & Tech Center
7922 Opossumtown Pike Frederick MD 21702
www.careertech.net
Garrett Northern Garrett County High School
86 Pride Parkway Accident MD 21520
Garrett Southern Garrett High School
345 Oakland Drive Oakland MD 21550
www.ga.k12.md.us/schools/sh/index.htm
Harford Harford Tech High School
200 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21014
www.harfordtech.net/
Harford Joppatowne High School
555 Joppa Farm Road Joppa MD 21085
Howard Applications & Research Laboratory
10920 Route 108 Ellicott City MD 21042
http://arl.hcpss.org/
Kent Kent County High School
25301 Lambs Meadow Rd Whorton MD 21678
http://kchs.kent.k12.md.us/
Montgomery Clarksburg High School
22500 Wims Road Clarksburg MD 20871
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/clarksburghs/
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Montgomery Damascus High School
25921 Ridge Road Damascus MD 20872
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/
Montgomery Thomas Edison High School of Tech
12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring MD 20906
www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/edison/
PG County Crossland High School
6901 Temple Hills Road Temple Hills MD 20748
http://www1.pgcps.org/crossland/pagelayout.aspx?pageid=158935
PG County DuVal High School
9880 Good Luck Road Lanham MD 20706
http://www1.pgcps.org/duval
PG County Bladensburg High School
4200 57th Street Bladensburg MD 20710
http://www1.pgcps.org/bladensburghs/
PG County Gwynn Park High School
13800 Brandywine Road Brandywine MD 20613
http://www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/
PG County Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Lane Laurel MD 20707
http://www1.pgcps.org/laurelhs/page.aspx?pageid=168068
PG County Oxon Hill High School
6701 Leyte Drive Laurel MD 20745
http://www1.pgcps.org/oxonhillhs/wipage.aspx?pageid=173870&LangType=1033
PG County Parkdale High School
6001 Good Luck Road Riverdale MD 20737
http://www1.pgcps.org/parkdale/
PG County Suitland High School
5200 Silver Hill Road Forestville MD 20747
http://www.1.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/
QA County Queen Annes County High School
125 Ruthsburg Road Centreville MD 21617
http://www.qacps.k12.md.us/qhs/
Somerset J M Tawes Technology & Career Center
7982 Crisfield Highway Westover MD 21871
www.somerset.k12.md.us/JMT/
St. Mary's Dr. James A Forrest Career & Tech Center
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24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown MD 20650
www.smcps.k12.md.us/schools/high/tech/ind
Talbot Easton High School
723 Mecklenburg Avenue Easton MD 21601
http://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/easton-high1/
Washington Washington County Technical High School
50 West Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown MD 21740
www.alt.wcps.k12.md.us/mainfold/schoopa
Wicomico Parkside High School CTE
1015 Beaglin Park Drive Salisbury MD 21804
www.wcboe.org/schools/phs/
Worcester Worcester Technical High School
6290 Worcester Highway Newark MD 21841
http://portal.techhigh.us/Pages/default.aspx
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Advisor of the Year
The 2014-15 Advisor of the Year is Mr. Loren Bowser
Previous SkillsUSA Maryland Advisors of the Year
2014-15 Mr. Loren Bower Southern Garrett High School
2013 - 14 Mr. Benjamin Lane Calvert Career & Technology Academy
2012-13 Mr. Rick Stephens Worcester County
2010-12 Ms. Elaine Bradley Calvert Career & Technology Academy
2009-10 Ms. Pam Jones North Point High School for STI
2008-09 Mr. James Maynard Parkside High School
Nomination Process: Each region may submit their nomination for the SkillsUSA Maryland Advisor of the year to the
Director of SkillsUSA Maryland by October 25th.
The Board of Directors will review all nominations and determine who will be the Maryland SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year at the FLC..
The Maryland SKillsUSA Advisor of the Year will then be forwarded to the national level where they will compete for the Region 1 Advisor of the year as well as the National Advisor of the Year.
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Advisor of the Year Nomination form
2015-2016
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/ctso.html
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The SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors realizes that there are numerous advisors across the state that go out of their way on a regular basis for their students and their SkillsUSA Chapter. The
SkillsUSA Advisor of the year award is a way to recognize those individuals.
Process: We would ask that each region select an advisor from their region and complete the nomination form. In addition to the nomination for the following documentation must be submitted with the nomination form:
A maximum of three letters of support of recommendation for the nominee along with the application. More than three (3) letters will disqualify the nominee.
A color portrait (head & shoulder shot) of the nominee.
A narrative-style biography of the nominee (one page, single spaced). A maximum of three letters of recommendation can be submitted in conjunction with the
nomination. The Board of Directors will review the nominations and determine who will be selected as the
SkillsUSA Maryland Advisor of the Year. The Maryland Advisor of the Year will be forwarded to the SkillsUSA National Headquarters for consideration for the SkillsUSA “National Advisor of the Year”. The winner will be announced and all Regional Advisors of the year will be recognized at the MLSC awards program.
Criteria
This award will be presented to secondary and/or postsecondary educators involved in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations course, and who have been involved at the local, state or national elves. One such award will be presented annually.
Eligibility Individuals who are currently employed by high schools, postsecondary institutions, career centers, area vocational technical schools, etc. and are active/paid members of SkillsUSA. Contributions and achievements on which the nomination is based should have been made within the past five years.
Deadline:
October 25th Submit the attached nomination form and supportive documentation electronically or in hard copy to:
Chuck Wallace State Director, SkillsUSA Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Voice: (410)-767-8872 Fax: (410)-333-2099 e-mail: [email protected]
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SkillsUSA Regional Advisor of the Year
Name of Nominee: Home Address:
Street: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Home e-mail:
School:
School Address: Street: City: State: Zip: Work phone: Work e-mail:
Number of Years as a SkillsUSA Advisor:
Nominator’s Name: Title: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home/Cell phone: Work Phone: E-mail:
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Outstanding SkillsUSA Contributions and Achievements of Nominee
Describe in the space provided below the contributions and achievements of the nominee that have advanced SkillsUSA in the nominee’s state, region and/or nation. You may also describe how the nominee has advanced career and technical education in his/her occupational area. Please use this sheet. Answer may be supplemented on a single spaced, 8/ ½ x 11 page. Please use the 12 point type.
Significant Positions Held: (in education or SkillsUSA)
Honors and/or Recognitions:
Professional Memberships (include offices held)
Civic, Fraternal, Activities, etc.
Detail any specialized SkillsUSA activities; such as community service, safety projects, or any other activity above and beyond the call of duty.
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Honorary Life Membership
Over the years there have been countless numbers of people who have served the state association and served us well. The finest way to honor those outstanding people is with the Honorary Life Membership. When deciding upon your nomination, please keep the following in mind.
1. Honorary Life Membership may be granted to an adult who has contributed in a significant
way to the success and growth of Maryland SkillsUSA Maryland. However, nobody who receives remuneration for his/her services is considered eligible. In other words, if SkillsUSA Maryand is a part of their job, they are not eligible. For example, the state director or an active local advisor is not eligible, however, past state directors who continue involvement could be eligible.
2. Nominations must be received in the state office no later that the established deadline each
year.
3. Nominations may be made by schools/chapters, members of the Executive Council or Board
of Directors.
4. There is no limit on the number of nominations that may be made.
5. The decision is made by the current State Officer Team and is final.
6. The current State Officer Team may choose to name none, one or more than one honorary life members in any given year.
7. The announcement of the Honorary Life Memberships will be made at the State Leadership
& Skills Conference Awards Ceremony.
8. The Honorary Life Membership Review Board as established by the Board of Directors will consider all nominations. The Board will make recommendations to the current State Officer Team prior to their making final decisions. The recommendations of the Review Board shall not be binding upon the State Officer Team.
9. Once a nomination is made, it shall remain on the table for consideration until such time as
the individual is given Honorary Life Membership.
10. All nominations must be received by the Maryland SkillsUSA Director’s Office by February 15.
11. The nomination form is available at www.mdskillsusa.org/new/ctso.html
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Name of Nominee
School: Address: Address: City: State: Phone #:
SkillsUSA Maryland HONORARY LIFE MEMBER NOMINATION FORM
Zip:
Nominated by: Title or relationship to nominee: Phone #: E-mail:
Narrative (Why is this person deserving of this honor?)
(If more space is required, please attach additional information to this form.)
Please submit this form to:
Mr. Chuck Wallace State Director, SkillsUSA Maryland
MSDE/DCCR 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2595 Fax: 410-333-2099
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/ctso.html
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Region 1 Eastern Region
Region 2 North Eastern Region
Region 3 Central
Region 4 Southern Region
Region 5 Southwestern Region
Region 6 Western Region
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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
OF THE
MARYLAND ASSOCIATION
SkillsUSA, INCORPORATED
Adopted by Action of the Delegate Assembly
November 13, 1998
Revised April 4, 2008
CONSTITUTION OF THE MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF SkillsUSA, INCORPORATED
ARTICLE – I
The official name of this organization shall be the Maryland Association of the SkillsUSA, Incorporated. It may be referred to as SkillsUSA Maryland, Inc. throughout this document.
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ARTICLE II – Purposes
The purposes of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA and all local chapters shall be the same as those adopted by National SkillsUSA.
ARTICLE III – Organization
Section 1 a) The SkillsUSA Maryland Association is an association made up
of local chapters of the State of Maryland, operating in accordance with a charter granted by National SkillsUSA.
b) Active local chapters of SkillsUSA Maryland shall be chartered by this organization in
secondary and postsecondary schools where cooperative education and/or trade and industrial, technical or health occupations programs are functioning under the State Plan for Career and Technology Education.
c) SkillsUSA Maryland shall operate according to existing regulations and policies of the
Maryland State Board of Education.
d) Local chapters of SkillsUSA Maryland shall be named SkillsUSA (school name) and may be
referred to as SkillsUSA (School name).
Section 2 Upon dissolution of SkillsUSA Maryland, its assets shall be turned over to the Maryland State
Board of Education to be used in the promotion of co-curricular activities in Maryland.
Section 3 The administration of SkillsUSA Maryland shall be vested in the SkillsUSA Maryland Board of
Directors, the State Executive Council, the State SkillsUSA Director, the State Officer Advisor, and other members as defined in Article X Section 1 (a)
Section 4 Upon fulfillment of the requirements stated herein, charters shall be issued by the executive
council of SkillsUSA Maryland to local chapters as they are organized.
a) Charters shall be issued in the name of the school in which the chapter is formed. Chartered
chapters shall elect officers and comply with all requirements stated in the charter application.
b) Each career and technology center or high school may establish only one chapter but as
many sections as necessary.
c) Sections and chapter activities shall be coordinated by appropriate executive councils within
each local chapter (suggested guidelines are set forth in the National SkillsUSA leadership materials.
Section 5 The State Board of Directors, comprised of leaders from Education, Business and Labor shall be
elected to advise and assist SkillsUSA Maryland in carrying out its functions.
ARTICLE IV -- Membership
Section 1 Membership of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA shall consist of the total eligible members of the chartered local chapters. Members shall hold the same membership status in their respective chapters.
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Section 2 A local chapter must have at least ten members, and all must be members of SkillsUSA Maryland
and the national organization of SkillsUSA to qualify for a charter. Local chapters will request charters from the state SkillsUSA director. The required form for requesting a charter or an updated charter will be used. The activities of chartered chapters will be guided by a local constitution, which will be submitted to the state association before charters are awarded.
Section 3 Each local chapter and SkillsUSA Maryland will be open for membership to all students regardless
of race, color, gender, creed, or national origin.
Section 4 Classes of membership which will be recognized by the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA are:
Active Membership – Full-time preparatory students enrolled in secondary or postsecondary
career and technology courses offered in technical, skilled, and service careers including health occupations and meeting the requirements of the State Plan for career and technology education.
Professional Membership – Persons associated with or participating in the professional development of SkillsUSA. Such members may include advisors, teacher educators, and supervisors. Professional members will pay dues as established by State and National SkillsUSA, but will be ineligible to serve as voting delegates, hold office, or otherwise represent his or her chapter in Maryland or National SkillsUSA.
Direct Membership – Full-time preparatory students enrolled in secondary vocational courses offered in technical, skilled, and service careers including health occupations and meeting the requirements of the State Plan for Vocational Education and residing in states without a state association for membership is made as part of an organized local Career Technology Clubs sponsored by the appropriate Board of Education with the consent of the state director. Direct members may not serve as voting delegates or hold office.
Alumni Membership – Former active members who are no longer enrolled in technical, skilled, and service careers including health occupations education. Although alumni members pay dues and may participate at the national level through the Youth Development Foundation of SkillsUSA, Inc., they are not eligible to serve as voting delegates, hold office, or otherwise represent the state active association membership in National SkillsUSA. Charters may be issued for local and state alumni associations. The Board of Directors approves the appointments to the National Alumni Coordinating Committee, which oversee s contributions to the National SkillsUSA alumni fund and which supports a variety of worthwhile project for active SkillsUSA members.
Honorary Life Membership – Individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of SkillsUSA and career and technology education whose membership has been approved by the State and/or National executive councils. Such memberships shall not require payment of either state or national dues. Honorary members shall not vote, hold office or serve of committees, but shall be eligible to attend all meetings and wear the official emblem of SkillsUSA.
Section 5 A membership year shall be from September 1 through August 21 inclusive.
ARTICLE V – Voting Delegates
Section 1 SkillsUSA members shall exercise their franchise through voting delegates at state and national
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meetings.
Section 2 Each chapter shall elect delegates who shall be considered voting delegates at state meetings. The number of delegates shall be determined in accordance with the following appointment:
a) Every active chapter shall be entitled to a minimum of two voting delegates. As a chapter’s
membership increases, above twenty (20), it shall be entitled to additional voting delegates as follows: after a membership exceeds one hundred (100), the chapter will receive one (1) additional voting delegate for each additional one hundred (100) members.
Additional Total
Voting Voting Membership Delegates Delegates
20-49 1 3 50-99 1 4
100-199 1 5 200-299 1 6 300-399 1 7 400-499 1 8
b) Each chapter shall be entitled to one alternate for each of its voting delegates.
c) Chapters shall register their voting delegates and alternates to the annual delegate assembly
by submitting a listing of their names to the State SkillsUSA office by such a date as established by the Executive Council.
d) An active member in SkillsUSA Maryland is one whose state dues have been paid in the State
Office by January 31 or a date established by SkillsUSA Maryland.
e) An active member in National SkillsUSA is one whose national dues have been received in the
National SkillsUSA office by a date established annually by National SkillsUSA.
f) An active chapter is one which the state and national dues to the members have been
received by the dates specified in (d) and (e) above.
Section 3 The number of voting delegates to the national conference shall be determined by National
SkillsUSA and shall be based upon the total membership of SkillsUSA Maryland. The number of alternates allowed shall be the same as the number of delegates. The incoming or newly elected state SkillsUSA president and outgoing or past president are automatically selected to serve as voting delegates to the national conference. The travel expenses of the past president will be paid for by SkillsUSA Maryland. The remaining voting delegates and alternates to the national
conference will be elected by majority vote at the annual meeting of the SkillsUSA Maryland delegate assembly.
ARTICLE VI – Meetings
Section 1 A state delegate assembly shall be held each year and shall serve as the official annual meeting of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA. The time and place will be determined by the State Director and Board of Director.
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Section 2 A quorum at the state delegate assembly shall constitute two-thirds of the duly registered voting delegates.
Section 3 The state executive council shall be empowered to call special meetings, as it deems necessary.
ARTICLE VII – Officers
Section 1 Definition of Officers
a) The officers of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA shall be the president, two vice presidents (one eastern region and one western region), secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian, reporter and historian.
b) In any one-year, there shall be no more than two state officers from any one chapter. There
shall also be no more than two-state officer candidates per chapter.
c) The administrative officers of SkillsUSA Maryland shall be the state SkillsUSA director and the
State Officer advisor.
Section 2 Elections
a) All officers shall be elected annually unless otherwise designated by the Executive Council.
b) Each local chapter may nominate candidates for state office by submitting the Official
Candidate Form for Officers to the State SkillsUSA office by the specified date.
c) Officer candidates shall qualify for the office through procedures established by SkillsUSA
Maryland Board of Directors.
d) A slate of qualified officer candidates shall be presented by SkillsUSA Maryland Executive
Council during the annual delegate assembly.
e) Voting shall be done by ballot, and officers shall be elected by majority votes of the
delegates. A quorum of the delegates must be present.
f) All officers shall serve for one year in the same office. No local chapter shall have a student
serving as the state president for more than one year in succession. The newly elected officers of SkillsUSA Maryland should be installed on the officers at the annual awards assembly.
g) In the event the presidency is vacated, the vice-president shall assume the presidency.
h) In the event any other office is vacate, the executive council shall fill the vacancy by
appointing the historian to the office, or by holding an election using the State election procedures, as outlined in Article VII, Section 2.
i) The Executive Council has the right to remove any officer for cause. Such action shall be the
majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Council.
Section 3 Duties of the Officers
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a) The President:
1) Shall preside at all meetings of SkillsUSA Maryland in accordance with accepted
parliamentary procedure.
2) Shall be the chairman of the Executive Council.
3) Shall carry out other such duties vested in him/her by the Executive Council
4) Shall appoint committees and serve as ex-officio members of them.
5) Shall maintain contact with officers of local chapters.
6) Shall represent SkillsUSA Maryland officially in school-community relations.
b) The Vice-Presidents
1) Shall preside at all meetings in absence of the president.
2) Shall be chairperson of the program committee.
3) Shall assist the president.
4) Shall serve as alternate ex-officio representative of SkillsUSA Maryland to the
Maryland Career and Technology Student Council.
5) A regional council may be established consisting of the advisor for each vice-
president, and whomever they deem as suitable to plan, implement and evaluate regional activities.
c) The Secretary
1) Shall keep records of all meetings of the delegate assembly and the executive
council meetings of SkillsUSA Maryland.
2) In conjunction with the president, develop the agenda for all meetings.
3) Shall write communications authorized by the president.
4) Shall count and record the rising votes of delegates.
5) Shall read communications at meetings.
6) Shall have available for each meeting, the following:
a. Records and minutes of previous meetings.
b. List of all committees.
c. A copy of the SkillsUSA Maryland Constitution and Bylaws
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d. A copy of the official guide for SkillsUSA.
d) The Treasurer
1) Shall be chairperson of the budget committee.
2) Shall prepare adequate financial statements and reports.
3) Shall submit an annual budget to the delegate assembly.
e) The Reporter
1) Shall keep activities of SkillsUSA Maryland before the public.
2) Shall prepare articles for newspapers, state bulletins, and other publications.
3) Shall plan and carry out an annual program of public information.
f) The Parliamentarian
1) Shall advise the president on matters of parliamentary procedure in the conduct of all meeting of the Associations.
2) Shall chair the constitution committee.
g) The Historian
1) Shall be responsible for knowing all the duties of all of the officers.
2) In the event of an officer resigning from office, the historian shall replace that
officer, except for the president, who will be replaced by one of our vice- presidents.
3) Shall file pictures, programs, and clippings, of SkillsUSA Maryland activities and
maintain a scrapbook to be displayed at the state conference.
h) All State officers shall serve as ambassadors at all state and local functions upon request.
ARTICLE VII – Dues
To qualify for active status, members of SkillsUSA Maryland shall pay annual dues. The amount of national dues will be determined by the national organization of SkillsUSA. The amount of state dues shall be determined annually by the delegate assembly.
ARTICLE IX -- Emblem and Colors
The emblem and colors of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA and all local chapters shall be the same as those adopted by National SkillsUSA.
ARTICLE X – Committees Section
1 The Executive Council
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a) The state officers of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA, the administration officers as defined in Article VII, Section1 ©, and one local chapter advisor shall constitute the Executive Council. The local chapter advisor shall be appointed by the State Director and Board of Director.
b) Ex-officio members of the Executive Council shall include those local chapter advisors whose
students are members of the Executive Council. They shall serve in an advisory capacity without voting privileges.
c) The Executive Council shall hold its first annual meeting within the first six weeks after the
beginning of the new membership year. It shall also hold other meetings as needed.
d) The Executive Council shall be empowered to do the following:
1) Call special meetings
2) Appoint committees.
3) Make decisions on matters pertaining to the operation and welfare of SkillsUSA
Maryland.
e) All state officers shall attend every State Executive Council meeting. If an officer misses two
consecutive meetings, that officer may be removed from office. If an officer fails to report to the first and/or last meeting at the end of the school year he or she may be removed from office. If an officer fails to attend joint officer training, he or she will be removed from office.
Section 2 The administrative officers of SkillsUSA Maryland shall be empowered to act in the name of
the Executive Council.
ARTICLE XI – Regional Organizations Section
1 Structure
a) SkillsUSA Maryland may be organized into regions according to the recommendations of the Executive Council.
b) These regions may be adjusted from year to year to meet changing conditions as they occur.
ARTICLE XII – Audit
Section 1 The accounts of SkillsUSA Maryland will be reviewed each year by a committee appointed by
the State Director and Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XIII – Amendments
Section 1 This constitution may be amended by a two-third vote of the authorized delegates in
attendance at the annual delegate assembly.
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Section 2 Suggested Amendments shall be approved by the constitution committee and/or the Executive Council, and recommended to the delegate assembly by those bodies.
ARTICLES XIV – Rules, Regulations, and Bylaws
Section 1 Such rules, regulation, and bylaws as may be deemed necessary for the proper conduct of
this organization shall be adopted.
Section 2 No rules, regulations, or bylaws shall be adopted which are contrary to this Constitution.
Section 3 In all meetings, Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised , 1990 Edition, shall serve as
the standard for all procedures.
Section 4 All proposed constitutional amendments, resolutions, and bylaws mist be mailed statewide
at least two (2) weeks prior to the delegate assembly.
ARTICLE 1 – Name amended April 4, 2008 in accordance with the national guidelines to SkillsUSA Maryland.
Keisha West, 2007-08 SkillsUSA Maryland State President
BYLAWS
1. Annual Dues will be $3.00 for the State of Maryland – Adopted March 24, 2000.
2. An active member of SkillsUSA Maryland is whose dues is paid by the established
deadline for the State of Maryland. Membership for SkillsUSA members from the State of Maryland will be due on January 31 for both state and national dues. – Adopted April 4, 2008.
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Local Section/Chapter Management
It takes many components to organize and manage a local chapter. To get the most out of your chapter, the planning has to start early. SkillsUSA provides the opportunity for your students to learn and practice leadership and employability skills. Within your classroom and through a quality SkillsUSA chapter, students can acquire these skills and be prepared for the world of work.
SkillsUSA Chapter Organization There can be only one SkillsUSA chapter within a given high school, technical center, or postsecondary institution; however, there can be morning and afternoon sections for the various Career & Technology Education subject areas.
SkillsUSA Student Government
Typically, there are seven SkillsUSA officers in each chapter. These are president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, parliamentarian, and chaplain/historian. If the chapter is divided into morning and afternoon sections, it is recommended that officers be elected for each section. Officers should remember that they were selected to lead their chapter for one year. In accepting their offices, they assume the responsibility of doing everything they can to make the chapter better and stronger. Following is a description of each office.
President Is key to the whole SkillsUSA chapter Must be selected for good leadership qualities
Must be able to work with people and encourage them to work for the chapter’s benefit
Knows what work has to be done and when to delegate it Must be an impartial judge of the abilities of others and determine where they can make the best
contributions
Keeps informed of the members’ progress and sees that the chapter is moving forward
Presides over meetings, making sure they begin on time and follow the order of business as set forth on the agenda
Never interjects personal opinions or dominates the meeting
Has a complete understanding of the matters being discussed and the possible effect of his or her recommendations
Conducts meetings following correct parliamentary procedure and allows ample but not excessive time for discussion
Brings issues to a satisfactory conclusion when sensing a discussion is dragging or being monopolized
Performs other duties as assigned
Vice-President
Should prepare for the office as carefully as the president as first assistant to the president Presides at meetings and other functions in the absence of the president or when the president
relinquishes the chair.
Must be well informed of the issues and skilled in handling the chapter’s business
Must be prepared to assume the office of president when necessary
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Carries specific responsibilities for program planning, often with help from a program committee, to determine the program topics, secure speakers and arrange for necessary facilities
Is responsible for the arrangement of the meeting room as described in this handbook with the parliamentarian
Assists the president by meeting with committees and assuring that all activities are in keeping with general SkillsUSA chapter practices
Is responsible for a year-end report on the chapter’s accomplishments
Performs other duties as assigned
Secretary
Keeps all chapter records for a continuous reference to all that has happened
Sets a tentative agenda of each meeting several days in advance with the president Advises the president during the meeting about the agenda
Keeps the minutes of each meeting in a permanent book having an alphabetical membership roll and the final copy of the chapter’s calendar of activities
Includes in the minutes the name of the chapter; the kind or purpose of meeting; the date, time, and place; the name of the presiding officer; the number present; approval of previous minutes; a treasurer’s report; reports and actions taken, in order; motions carried or lost; adjournment; and the signature of the presiding officer
Counts votes, unless someone else is appointed
Asks questions if unsure about the wording of a motion or its outcome
Reads the minutes at each meeting of the previous meeting which, when approved, are the official record of the chapter business
Keeps the SkillsUSA constitutions and bylaws at each meeting to be used as a reference
Maintains a complete list of members as well as committees, their members, and chairpersons
Chairs the membership committee and calls meetings to order in the absence of the president and vice-president
Takes care of chapter correspondence and reads all communications directed to the chapter
Strives to develop skills including listening, interpreting issues, taking concise notes and reporting accurately
Develops good speaking skills so the minutes can be heard and understood
Performs other duties as assigned
Treasurer
Keeps the record of chapter funds Bills for annual dues
Sends out membership records
Assists in developing the annual budget
Pays all approved bills upon receipt (or, depending on school policy, may only monitor payment) Records approved expenditures immediately
Maintains accurate records of income and expenses
Prepares financial statements including an annual financial statement, audited by a committee appointed by the president, submitted to the committee at the end of each fiscal year
Is given an official treasurer’s book and the complete records of the outgoing treasurer at the beginning of the year
Has a bank book, deposit slips, and a business account checkbook, which lasts longer than a personal checkbook (when allowed by school policy)
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Makes a complete inventory of chapter equipment, books, and other materials with the assistance of the chapter advisor
Knows all regulations about handling the chapter’s finances as determined by the constitution or bylaws and school policy
Masters a basic knowledge of accounting
Maintains records accurately
Keeps deposit slips as well as an itemized record of deposits
Issues and maintains records of receipts
Collects, records, and deposits funds promptly
Keeps ledgers in cooperation with school authorities (in schools where all funds must be administered by a school treasurer or comptroller)
Performs other duties as assigned
Reporter
Is able to write, or willing to learn to write, news stories on chapter activities
Does not miss an opportunity to contact the school and local news media Prepares news releases with details about a meeting or a program and distributes them to
newspapers and radio and television stations
Includes the “who, what, when, where, why and how”—the name of the SkillsUSA chapter and the main people involved; a description of the activity and how it affects the community; and the place, date, and time
Gets acquainted with local news editors and finds out what they want; fully written stories or just the facts, photos, or ample notice to send a professional photographer to events
Avoids playing favorites with competing newspapers and stations
Uses school and community bulletin boards to get the news out
May chair the chapter’s information or public relations committees
May collect publicity to display at state and national meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Parliamentarian Is the chapter authority and consultant to the president on procedural matters Has a working knowledge of parliamentary law and gives opinions based on it, not on personal
feelings
Must be able to gain the confidence of others, since he or she may be called on to settle controversial issues
Calls attention to any errors in procedure, but has no authority to enforce ideas or rulings
Performs other duties as assigned
Some chapters have other officers (e.g., Chaplain, etc.)
Chaplain Begins each business meeting with a positive thought Provides high morals and spiritual standards
Promotes fair play
Performs other duties as assigned
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Historian
Preserves the history of the chapter Creates a chapter scrapbook
Performs other duties as assigned (SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, pages 33–36)
An Executive Council is made up of the elected officers and representatives from each of the sections. In a school where there are many Career and Technical Education training areas, the Executive Council would include one student member from each section. In smaller schools, it may be necessary to have two or more section representatives on the Executive Council. The key to a successful SkillsUSA chapter is the participation of Trade and Industrial teachers as section advisors for their own students. It is recommended that section advisors also serve as members of the Executive Council. It is also suggested that, whenever possible, a staff member who is not a section advisor accept the responsibility of being the SkillsUSA chapter advisor. The Executive Council then is typically made up of the chapter advisor, all section advisors, and student representatives from each section. Student representation should be made up of section officers. Section presidents may be selected, but it is recommended that other officers also be given a chance to serve.
For the first meeting:
Assemble all Career and Technical Education students at a social meeting. Introduce chapter advisor.
Discuss overall chapter objectives, relationship of SkillsUSA to Trade and Industrial classes, requirements of a successful chapter, and the advantages for student participation.
Discuss membership requirements, dues, and local, district, state, and national SkillsUSA structure.
Explain the qualifications and duties of the officers and different committees. (Suggestion: Have an officer and committee bulletin board with descriptions of each role. After the officers and committees are elected, you can place their names and pictures on the bulletin board.)
Introduce the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook.
Discuss the meaning of the Emblem, Creed, Pledge, Motto, and Colors.
Display posters, decals, blazers, and other chapter materials.
Show a SkillsUSA promotional video.
Announce that a slate of officers will be formalized by a Nominations and Elections Committee.
Appoint a Membership Committee. Appoint a Nominations and Elections Committee.
Enjoy the social event, and get to know many of the students.
After the meeting: Have advisors meet to discuss and plan.
Discuss the agenda for the next SkillsUSA meeting.
Discuss details of the future election. Expand or add to the goals of the chapter.
Initiate a plan for SkillsUSA Championships.
Start membership drive: Publish the time, place, and date for the next general meeting of all Trade and Industrial students.
Show a promotional video.
Have refreshments, and enjoy a short social.
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Publicize the membership drive around school. Ask Membership Committee to provide details about where and when students may join.
Avoid a long enrollment period for new members. Get the membership list and other information to state headquarters promptly.
Go to: www.skillsusa.org/join/kit.html to join SkillsUSA.
Make every effort to issue membership cards as soon as they are received from national headquarters. Be sure to spell members’ names correctly.
For the second meeting:
Have the SkillsUSA members meet. Cover topics on the agenda prepared during the previous meeting of the sponsors.
Review qualifications and duties of officers. Announce the slate of officers and up-coming election.
Bring up the points concerning chapter activities and the importance of committee work.
Call for nominations from the floor for each office. Leave space on the ballot under each office for write-in candidates.
Adjourn meeting.
After the meeting: Prepare the ballot. Encourage students to prepare posters and otherwise publicize the election.
Establish a date, place, and time for speeches.
Establish a date, place, and time for election.
During and after the elections: Oversee the election, check the membership roster for validity of each voter, and preserve the
integrity of the election and results.
Count ballots and verify the results.
Publish the results and congratulate the winners.
Secure local newspaper publicity.
Hold an Executive Council meeting: Assist officers in learning the duties of their office. Discuss characteristics of leadership.
Plan calendar and budget.
Plan Program of Work.
Assist officers in developing a list of committees, and discuss goals for the committees. (Some suggested committees are: Executive, Program of Work, Finance, Public Relations, Community Services, Program Planning, Initiation and Installation, Membership, Safety, and Social.)
Following the Executive Council meeting:
Conduct nominations and elections. Plan budget.
Plan calendar.
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SkillsUSA Membership Drive
Your SkillsUSA membership drive should begin immediately upon the opening of the school year. You should strive for 100 percent membership to encourage the maximum number of students to benefit from SkillsUSA activities. Please visit http://skillsusa.org, click join now and then Total Participation Plan (TPP) to view the 100% membership plan for your school. SkillsUSA activities are an integral part of your program. If last year’s program was successful, you should experience little difficulty in motivating student interest and obtaining maximum student involvement. The recruitment drive should not be a one-time effort; it must be a continuous effort in order to be really successful. The drive to spread information about SkillsUSA should involve as many people as possible. Involve school administrators and guidance counselors by enrolling them as professional members. When new members have been accepted, they should be formally initiated. A dignified installation ceremony causes new members to feel that they are an important part of the total organization. The ceremony should be held at a time when most of the membership can be present. Invite state officers, district officers, school officials, alumni, and local community officials to be present and take an active part in the ceremony.
Types of Membership Active membership—Students who are in Trade and Industrial Education at either the high school or
college/postsecondary level. Students must be enrolled in a coherent sequence of courses or career major preparing them for further education and/or employment, and they must be earning credit toward a diploma/certificate or its equivalent.
Professional membership—People who are associated with or participating in the professional development of SkillsUSA’s active members, as approved by their state association. Professional members include section advisors, teacher educators and supervisors, and corporate and board members. Professional members pay dues but are not eligible to serve as national voting delegates, hold national office or otherwise represent their state association in SkillsUSA.
Alumni membership—Former active members who are no longer enrolled in Trade and Industrial Education. Charters for local alumni organizations may be issued by any SkillsUSA state association. All members are encouraged to participate in the Total Program of Work. For more information, contact your SkillsUSA State Student Specialist.
Honorary life membership—Individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of SkillsUSA and the areas of career and technical education it serves. Honorary life members do not pay dues.
(SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, pages 21–22)
Ideas for Attracting Prospective Members
Give the students and teachers information about meetings in advance. This will eliminate conflicts in scheduling and will also allow the teachers to recognize current and prospective SkillsUSA members.
Invite students to attend a regular SkillsUSA meeting as guests.
Be certain that everyone has a copy of the agenda. The agenda should be planned well in advance.
Have each member be responsible for bringing new members to the meeting.
Regular members should introduce the new members to the group.
The president should greet new members and make sure that they feel welcome.
New members should be personally invited to attend future meetings.
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Involve as many new members as possible on committees and other chapter projects.
Managing Your Chapter
Successful SkillsUSA chapters have a lot in common. The basic similarity appears to be that of a well-designed management program. Management encourages and provides for guidance and control, yet allows students to contribute to the growth and completion of the SkillsUSA chapter goals. Management is concerned with staffing, directing, and conducting the SkillsUSA chapter activities. When SkillsUSA advisors, officers, and membership committee work together harmoniously, it is an indication of good leadership and organized planning. In order to achieve the successful completion of assigned tasks, the advisors, officers, and members must clearly define the roles and responsibilities of those charged with controlling chapter activities. Evaluating the progress of persons responsible for assigned tasks requires a chain of command whereby modifications and corrective actions can be freely passed up and down through channels. Having high caliber personnel in positions to effectively guide the SkillsUSA chapter is the beginning of success. The responsibility of chapter management, involving the teachers and students, includes:
Calendar of events
Annual budget Community involvement
Membership drive
Staff planning
Public relations
Records and publications
National chapter activities participation
Evaluation of total chapter efforts
Activities must be planned in such a way that all members are served by their affiliation with the chapter. Furthermore, activities should project a good image to the community. Committees plan and carry out most of the chapter activities. By selecting the best qualified person for committee chairperson, high quality learning activities can be ensured. Through good committee management, each member of the chapter has the opportunity to participate and to realize the objectives of student involvement in SkillsUSA. Committee functions are the heart and growth of the chapter.
A committee is a group of people delegated to consider, investigate, take action, and report on a matter.
The committee represents an efficient method to achieve goals through using the democratic process. Furthermore, through committee participation, students are able to grow in leadership and participative qualities as well as develop in the areas of responsibility and perseverance. There are two basic types of committees: Standing and Special.
The Standing Committee is appointed for the entire year to perform specified duties. Typical Standing Committees in a SkillsUSA chapter reflect each component of the Program of Work. Standing Committees should be organized during the first month of the school year. All members should be given some type of a committee assignment. Committee membership is a good personal experience, and active committees also
reduce the work load of elected officers. This will allow officers more time for planning and coordinating responsibilities.
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efficiently, it is important that a chairperson and a secretary be appointed at the first committee meeting. The secretary should take accurate and concise notes. At business meetings, the presiding officer will call on each chairperson to present the committee reports.
Standing and Special Committees are made up of at least three members. Committee membership can be decided by election or appointed by the presiding officer. All members should serve on at least one Standing Committee. Activity Committee chairpersons should develop a checklist for carrying out each activity or project. Typically, such a checklist could contain preliminary steps, project day action, and follow-up.
Program of Work—A month-by-month program must be developed and should include activities
reflecting ideas, opinions, and goals of the total membership.
A Year’s Planned Budget—Activities require financing. With your program outlined for the year, a budget must be planned to help accomplish these objectives. A committee, usually designated as the Finance Committee, should be directed to prepare the budget necessary to conduct chapter programs, including all anticipated expenses, and possible sources of income to cover these expenses.
Organizational Structure—The conduct of a local SkillsUSA activity is the responsibility of every member. Each individual in your chapter must have a job to perform. A balanced structure of responsibilities is important to equalize the workload and to pinpoint responsibility. Organizational requirements will vary, however, from chapter to chapter depending on size, location, and needs.
Motivation—Since you want to attract members and keep them active, it is very important that all new members understand the SkillsUSA organization thoroughly. This can be accomplished through a sound organization program. Your ultimate goal should be to develop an active SkillsUSA member who contributes to the organization and also benefits from the activity.
Membership Recruitment—Active membership recruitment is an essential function of a SkillsUSA chapter. There are many students who do not understand the SkillsUSA organization and will have to be “sold” on the benefits of active membership
Contribution of Individuals outside the Chapter—Many individuals and organizations are eager to assist when needed to help in the development of your local organization.
Membership Meetings—A good meeting is the heart of a successful SkillsUSA chapter. Good meetings help to orient and make new members feel at home with the other members. Good meetings create enthusiasm, provide leadership opportunities, and create an atmosphere of group achievement. Meetings should be conducted using parliamentary procedure, a prepared agenda, and a record of proceedings (minutes).
Good Publications—A local club publication, such as a newsletter, is necessary to an active communication and public relations effort.
Record Keeping—Members of a responsible organization will keep good records of its activities (income, expenses, successful and unsuccessful projects) to direct and guide the next year’s chairperson. An analysis of both successful and unsuccessful activities will often provide information to insure success in a special project. Each SkillsUSA activity must be recorded, using a standard reporting procedure adopted by the organization to ensure the continuance of productive SkillsUSA programs.
State, and National Meeting Attendance—Meeting dates are listed on the state and national Web sites located at www.mdskillsusa.org and www.skillsusa.org. Taking part in state, and national
meetings is a function for a successful SkillsUSA chapter. By attending these meetings, you will exercise your right of representation in the organization. Members also develop motivation and enthusiasm through the social and business interaction of the membership. Attendance at these meetings should be included in the yearly activity planning. Develop a budget to ensure that there will be financial resources for the delegates.
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SkillsUSA Advisor’s Responsibilities
The advisor of a local SkillsUSA chapter must have the competencies required of an effective student leader. As an advisor, you are one of a select group of people who have demonstrated a sincere interest in the social and educational development of career and technical education students. Being a good SkillsUSA advisor will require participation in many duties outside of the classroom. The ultimate goal of the advisor is to produce the kind of program where students can gain the type of leadership, citizenship, and social experiences which are needed to complement the in-school occupational skill program. The various competencies required can be categorized in the areas of administrative or coordination and supervisory functions.
Fall Leadership Conference
The Fall Leadership Conference is designed to develop a more thorough understanding of SkillsUSA Maryland as well as develop the social and leadership capacity of the participants. The State Officer Team works with their advisors and assistance from the State Director of SkillsUSA and the Board of Directors to plan and implement the Maryland Fall Leadership Conference.
Conference Theme: “Building Your Skills”
Dates: November 5 & 6, 2015
Location: Carousel Resort Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
*Early Registration Discount: October 3, 2015
Final Registration Deadline: October 10, 2015
By registering participants for the Fall Leadership Conference, the chapter/school assumes financial obligation for the full conference fee. If fees are not paid in full by the registration deadline for the State Leadership and Skills Conference, the school will not be eligible to register or participate at the state conference. There are no refunds for the Fall Leadership Conference.
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Statesman Award Study Guide SAMPLE
1. State the SkillsUSA motto and explain its meaning: Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work.
2. State the components of the SkillsUSA emblem and be able to give their meaning.— Shield – patriotism Gear – industrial society Flaming Torch – knowledge Orbital Circles – technology Hands – Individual Letters – SkillsUSA (name of the organization)
3. State the SkillsUSA colors and their meaning – Red & White – individual states and chapters Blue – common union of the states and chapters Gold – the individual
4. Describe official SkillsUSA dress as worn by male and female members – WOMEN MEN
Red SkillsUSA blazer, sweater, or windbreaker (Both) White colorless blouse White dress shirt Black dress skirt/pants Plain black tie Black/skin-tone hose Black dress slacks Black shoes Plain black socks & black dress shoes
5. State the six points of the SkillsUSA creed a. I believe: in the dignity of work, b. in the American way of life c. in education d. in fair play e. satisfaction is achieved by good work, f. in high moral and spiritual standards.
6. Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA State Officer. – a. Complete officer application forms b. get all required signatures c. Pass written test d. Complete officer interview satisfactorily e. Campaign f. Be elected by 50% plus 1 vote
7. State the general duties of the following officers: President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Reporter, and Historian.
a. President – presides over meetings b. Vice President – takes over in absence of President, responsible for the year end report c. Secretary – takes minutes/ correspondence/ roll call d. Treasurer – maintains financial records/ collects dues e. Historian – scrapbook f. Reporter – reports activities g. Parliamentarian – Keeps order/ advises President on Parliamentary procedure from
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised 8. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all
9. Know and state the SkillsUSA Pledge
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Upon my honor, I pledge: To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose service will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To based my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself. And, further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.
10. State a main motion as recognized in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. – I move that (state the motion)
11. Name three groups that expect to be tipped when traveling; Food Servers Hotel bag carriers Hotel Maids Airport Sky Caps Taxi Cab Drivers.
12. Know and state the names of the SkillsUSA Maryland Officers. Justin Arter, President Alexandra Colman, Treasurer Laila Mirza, Eastern Region VP Maria Olney, Reporter Sydney Currie, Western Region VP LeAnn Fung, Parliamentarian Lindsay Kremer, Secretary Sabrina Dugans, Historian
13. Know and state the name of the SkillsUSA Maryland Director and where he works.
Chuck Wallace, Division of Career and College Readiness, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
14. Know and state the name of the Executive Director of National SkillsUSA. Tim Lawrence
15. Know and state five purposes of SkillsUSA – (PICK ANY FIVE) Common bond among students Realistic vocational goals High Standards Patriotism and democracy Leadership development Purposeful life Worthy activities and projects Understanding functions of labor and management Dignity of work Enthusiasm for learning Interest and Esteem
16. Give the current SkillsUSA theme and explain what it means to you.
SkillsUSA: Champions At Work Connecting You to Career Success
17. List the three branches of the Federal Government and their main functions – Executive Branch - proposes the laws Legislative Branch – Enacts the law Judicial - Interprets the law
18. Name the current Governor of Maryland. – Governor Larry Hogan 19. Name the components of the National SkillsUSA Program of Work. – SCREWUP
Social, Community Service, Public Relations, Employment, Ways and Means, Skills USA Championships, Professional Development
20. Name the Maryland SkillsUSA regions and their number and identify your region. (1) Eastern, (2) Northeastern, (3) Central, (4) Southern, (5) Southwestern and (6)Western.
21. Name the four competitive levels of SkillsUSA. Local, Regional, State and National.
22. Name three aspects of a good meeting.
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a. There is a specific purpose that is related to the goals of the group.
b. An agenda is prepared and distributed in advance. c. Everyone is encouraged to participate.
23. The SkillsUSA mission is to empower its members to: Become world-class workers and responsible American citizens.
24. Name three skills that are important for effective communications? Speaking, observation and listening.
25. State what the acronyms “CTE” and “CTSO” stand for. “Career and Technology Education” and “Career Technology Student Organization.”
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference.html
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Advanced Statesman Study Guide SAMPLE
Items must be signed off by a member of the Board of Directors
1. SkillsUSA Pledge Upon my honor, I pledge: To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose service will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To based my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself. And, further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.
2. Name the 5 Categories of motions and explain how to amend a motion
Main Motion, Subsidiary motions, Privileged motion, Incidental motion, Bring question back to the floor. Amend the motion. – After the motion has been made and properly seconded, it can be amended by making a motion to add or delete information from the original motion. This amendment must be seconded and voted on.
3. State 5 of the 11 purposes of SkillsUSA
Common bond among students. Realistic vocational goals. High standards, patriotism and Democracy, Leadership Development, Purposeful life, Worthy activities and projects, Understanding functions of labor and management, Dignity of Work, Enthusiasm for Learning, Interest and Esteem.
4. Name 4 of the 9 Goals for SkillsUSA
Accept activist as integral part of instructions. Motivational programs for students. Develop high quality leadership training programs. Expand competitive activities. Improve public relations materials. Expand leadership training conferences. Full time Director employed at the State Department of Education. Continued growth of organizations. Additional publications for member use.
5. Components of the Emblem Shield – patriotism Gear – industrial society Flaming Torch- knowledge Orbital Circles – technology Hands – Individual Letters – SkillsUSA Maryland
6. Name the 7 standing committees for SkillsUSA Social, Community Service, Public Relations, Employment, Ways and Means, Skills USA Championships, Professional Development
7. Define Ad Hoc Committee It is a special committee to work on a single purpose. Example: A committee to Plan a Fall Festival.
8. Who is the Governor of the State of Maryland? Governor Larry Hogan
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9. What are the duties of the officers? President – presides over meetings Vice President – takes over in absence of President, responsible for the yearend report Secretary – takes minutes/ correspondence/ roll call Treasurer – maintains financial records/ collects dues Historian – scrapbook Reporter – reports activities Parliamentarian – Keeps order/ advises President on Parliamentary procedure from Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised
10. What are the names and positions of the current state officer team a. President – Justin Arter b. Western Region Vice President –Sydney Currie c. Eastern Region Vice President – Laila Mirza d. Secretrary – Lindsay Kremer e. Treasurer – Alexandra Colman f. Reporter—Maria Olney g. Parliamentarian – LeAnn Fung h. Histornian – Sabrina Dugans
Available at :
www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference
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Code of Conduct
The SkillsUSA Maryland Fall Leadership and the Maryland Leadership and Skills Conferences are designed to be an educational function, and all plans are made with that objective. These are SkillsUSA Maryland’s most significant meetings of the year, with hundreds of students attending from the entire state. They are both integral functions for SkillsUSA Maryland and are supported by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SkillsUSA wants every person to have an enjoyable experience with every attention paid to safety and comfort.
All participants will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner best representing the nation’s greatest student organization.
To ensure that everyone may receive the maximum benefits from participation, the “Code of Conduct,” as
established by SkillsUSA Maryland’s board of directors, must be followed at all times.
By voluntarily participating, you agree to follow the official rules and regulations or forfeit your personal rights
to participate. SkillsUSA Maryland is proud of it students and knows that by signing this “Code of Conduct” you are simply reaffirming your dedication to be the best possible representative of your chapter.
1. I will, at all times, respect all public and private property, including the hotel/motel in which I am housed. 2. I will spend each night in the room of the hotel/motel to which I am assigned. 3. I will strictly abide by the curfew established and shall respect the rights of others by being as quiet as possible
after curfew. 4. When in the same hotel room with a member of the opposite sex the door shall remain completely open at all
times, unless the person is my spouse. 5. I will not smoke. I will not use alcoholic beverages. I will not use drugs unless I have been ordered to take
certain prescription medications by a licensed physician. Prescription drugs will be handled per my school’s policies.
6. I will not leave the hotel/motel without the express permission of my advisor. 7. My conduct shall be exemplary at all times. 8. I will keep my advisor informed of my whereabouts at all times 9. I will, when required, wear my official identification badge. 10. I will attend, and be on time for, all general sessions and activities that I am assigned to and registered for. 11. I will adhere to the dress code at all required times.
Violations of items 1-6 will be grounds for immediate removal from the conference and relinquishment of any awards and/or recognition. In addition, the violator will be sent home at his/her own expense. Notification of the violation and the action taken will be sent to the participant’s lead advisor and parents or guardians. Participants from the participant’s school could be disqualified as well. Violations of items 7-11 will result in a warning and a reprimand. Notification of the violation and the action taken will be sent to the participant’s lead advisor and parents or guardians. Repeated violations of items 7-11 may result in the participant being sent home at his/her own expense.
It is within the spirit of being a proud and meaningful member of SkillsUSA that I agree to these rules of conduct by signing my name on this page
Name (printed) School/Chapter
Signature Date
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Competitions
Introduction to Competition Tiers
SkillsUSA consists of five competition levels including Local, Regional, State, National, and International. This section will discuss each of the levels of competition.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. The SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are written as guidelines for the administration of national contests. They should serve as models for administration of local, regional and state contests
a. All problems and exercises mentioned in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards are sample exercises only.
2. A careful and thoughtful analysis of the skills and knowledge required for successful employment in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations, will identify a core of technical and scientific principles that and form a basis for understanding and applying new technology as it is introduced in their respective fields. Competitors are expected to understand such principles as they apply to their skill areas. They will be expected to know and demonstrate the following:
a. Mathematics: Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, ratio, proportion, percentage, average, area, volume, metrics and written problems specific to area of training
b. Engineering drawing/print interpretation and schematics related to specific areas of training c. Reading comprehension/interpreting technical manuals d. Completion of a job application form e. Making an appointment for a job interview f. Proper interview techniques g. Responding clearly to oral questions h. Safety knowledge (Some contests require evidence of safety training. Students are
encouraged to complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s [OSHA] 10- hour, Web based CareerSafe course. For information, visit: www.careersafeonline.com/. Participants completing the safety training course will receive a wallet card from OSHA)
i. Compliance with all copyright laws and software licensing requirements. 3. Begin checking SkillsUSA’s Web site in September for any changes to these printed guidelines. All
changes to the current year’s competitions will be at: www.skillsusa.org/compete/updates.shtml. 4. Professional Development Program (PDP) test:
a. Each individual contestant in both leadership and skill contests (except Action Skills, Building Maintenance and Quiz Bowl contestants) will be given a test taken from Levels 1 through 2 of the Professional Development Program. The following procedures will apply:
b. The tests will be administered by the contest chair at the Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference before the SkillsUSA Contest begins.
c. The test results will be used in the event of a tie to determine first-, second- and third-place winners only.
5. Technical Skills-Related Written Test:
a. Written tests and problem-solving exercises covering skills and related information will be
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included as a part of each contest (with the exception of the Building Maintenance contest). The number of points allowed will not exceed 15 percent of the total possible points and will be determined by the technical committee. The following procedures will apply:
i. The test will cover the appropriate math, technology, schematic/engineering drawing/print interpretation, safety, problem solving and related information needed for employment.
ii. The test will be prepared or approved by the SkillsUSA and may be given at the contest orientation meeting or on the day of the contest.
6. An oral professional assessment, such as a personal interview, explanation of skills to be performed, problem to be solved or other employability skills assessment, will be included as a part of each contest.
a. The number of points allowed will not exceed 10 percent of the total possible points and will be determined by the technical committee.
7. All competitors will be required to bring a one-page, typewritten resumé and submit it at the contest. a. The resumé may be used by the technical committee for the oral professional
assessment segment of the competition. b. A penalty of 5 percent of the total points will be assessed for failure to submit a resumé.
8. Competitors in contests that require verbal presentations must use the proper name of the national organization, “SkillsUSA.” Contestants in American Spirit, Chapter Display, Community Service, Occupational Health and Safety, Outstanding Chapter, Promotional Bulletin Board and Tech Prep must exhibit the organization’s proper name and logo. Failure to do so will result in penalty points being assessed by the national technical committee. Visit our Web site, skillsusa.org/about/logos2.shtml, for proper use of the logo.
a. There must be at least 12 contestants/teams in each official contest for the contest to be held. (Exceptions are Chapter Display, Occupational Health and Safety, Outstanding Chapter, Promotional Bulletin Board and health occupations contests.) In the event that less than 12 contestants participate for two consecutive years, the contest may be discontinued pending a decision by the SkillsUSA board of directors.
9. SkillsUSA Championships awards will be presented to the top three contestants in each division. a. No ties will be permitted. b. Decisions of the judges will be final. Interpretations of all contest rules will be made by
the director of the SkillsUSA Championships. 10. Grievance procedure: See Resolving errors at the Maryland State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference
on page 129
Who May Compete 1. Participants must be active SkillsUSA members in their respective divisions whose dues have been
entered in the computer data base by midnight of January 31st for all students attending the technical center for the Fall Semester. Second semester registration must be entered in the computer within one (1) week of second semester starting.
a. Exceptions may be made under extenuating circumstances. To request an exception, contact the State Director of SkillsUSA Maryland.
2. High School contestants are students enrolled in a coherent sequence of courses or a career major that prepares the student for further education and/or employment related to technology, the health industry, trades or industry and is earning credit toward a high school diploma/certificate or its equivalent during the school year immediately preceding the National Leadership and Skills Conference.
3. College/postsecondary contestants are students enrolled in a coherent series of courses or a career
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major that prepares them for further education and/or employment related to technology, the health industry, career & technology and who are earning credit toward a postsecondary degree/certificate during the school year immediately preceding the National Leadership and Skills Conference.
a. College/postsecondary contestants may compete for only two years in the same contest. 4. Individual contestants may enter only one national championships contest annually. Participation
must be approved by their state association. 5. Participants in national contests must be first-place winners selected on a competitive basis at the
state level. In the event the first-place winner is unable to participate, the alternate must be the next highest-placing contestant at the state level who is able to participate. All contestants must qualify through state SkillsUSA approved contests. States may be disqualified from participation in a specific contest if they approve contestants who have not competed in a state contest. In team events, substitutions may be made if a team member(s) has to withdraw from the national competition. A full team must be registered. The ability of the contestants to meet the standards of national competition must be considered before the state association certifies the contestant.
6. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in each contest description. 7. The number of competitors for each contest regional or by school will be stated in the materials
listing contests and submitted to each school prior to Fall Conference. The Board of Directors will review the previous year’s list at the annual summer meeting.
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria listed on each contest rating sheet contain the basic elements that will be considered in the evaluation of the contestants’ performance. The exact number of items evaluated and points assigned to each criterion may change from year to year depending on the complexity of the project.
The rating sheets are intended to give contestants and advisors a basic understanding of the evaluation criteria and serve as a guide as they prepare for national competition.
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Leadership Contests (Updated each Spring prior to the MLSC)
Leadership contests are open to any paid SkillsUSA member enrolled in any career program of study.
Listed below are the contests & number of local contestants that can compete at the MLSC.
Action Skills Four per chapter (contact State Director)
American Spirit One team per chapter
Chapter Business Procedure One team per chapter
Chapter Display One per chapter
Community Service Two team per chapter (contact State Director)
Employment Application Process Three per chapter (contact State Director)
Extemporaneous Speaking Three per chapter (contact State Director)
Job Interview One per chapter
Job Skill Demonstration A Five per chapter (contact State Director)
Job Skill Demonstration Open Two per chapter (contact State Director)
Occupational Health and Safety One per chapter
Opening and Closing Ceremonies One per chapter
Outstanding Chapter One per chapter
Pin Design Two per chapter
Prepared Speech Three per chapter (contact State Director)
Promotional Bulletin Board One per chapter
Quiz Bowl One per chapter
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Technical Contests (Updated each Spring prior to the MLSC)
Skilled and Technical Sciences Contests (60)
Technical contests are open to any paid SkillsUSA member enrolled in a related technical program.
Listed below are the contests and number of contestants that may compete at the MLSC.
3-D Visualization and Animation Two per chapter
Advertising Design Three per region
Architectural Drafting Three per region Audio/Radio Production Three per region
Automated Manufacturing Technology One team per chapter
Automotive Refinishing Technology Three per region Automotive Service Technology Three per region
Aviation Maintenance Technology Three per region
Basic Health Care Skills (high school only) Three per region
Broadcast News Production Three per region
Building Maintenance Three per chapter
Cabinetmaking Four per region
Career Pathways Showcase
Arts, Audiovisual Tech and Communications Contact State Director
Business Management & Administration Contact State Director Finance Services Contact State Director Information Technology Contact State Director
Marketing, Sales and Service Contact State Director
Health Service Contact State Director
Government and Public Administration Contact State Director
Law, Public Safety and Security Contact State Director
Education and Training Service
Contact State Director
Human Services Contact State Director
Hospitality and Tourism Contact State Director
Architecture and Construction Contact State Director
Manufacturing Contact State Director
Science, Technology and Math Contact State Director
Transportation Distribution and Logistics Contact State Director
Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources Contact State Director
Carpentry Three per region
CNC Milling Technology Three per region
CNC Turning Technology Three per region
CNC Technician Three per region
Collision Repair Technology Three per region
Commercial Baking Three per region
Computer Programming Three per chapter
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Cosmetology Three per region
Crime Scene Investigation Three per region
Criminal Justice Three per region
Culinary Arts Three per region Dental Assisting Three per region
Diesel Equipment Technology Four per region
Digital Cinema Production Three teams per region
Early Childhood Education Three per region
Electrical Construction Wiring Three per region
Electronics Technology Three per chapter
Esthetics Three teams per region
Firefighting Three per region
Graphic Communications Three per region
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Three per region Information Technology Services Three per region
Industrial Motor Control Three per region
Internetworking Three per region
Major Appliance Technology Three per chapter
Marine Service Technology Three per region
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Masonry Three per region
Mechatronics Three teams per region
Medical Assisting Four per region Motorcycle Service Technology Three per region
Nail Care Three per region
Nurse Assisting Three per region
Photography Four per chapter
Plumbing Three per region
Power Equipment Technology Three per chapter Precision Machining Technology Three per chapter
Principles of Engineering Technology Three per region
Residential Systems Installation and Maintenance Three per region
Restaurant Services Three per region
Robotics and Automation Technology Three teams per region
Screen Printing Technology Three per region
Sheet Metal Four per region TeamWorks Three teams per region
Technical Computer Applications Three per region
Technical Drafting Three per region
Telecommunications Cabling Three per chapter
Television (Video) Production Three teams per region
T-Shirt Design Two per chapter
Web Design One team per chapter
Welding Three per region
Welding Fabrication One team per region
Welding Sculpture Three per region
Occupationally-Related Contests (11) The following occupationally-related contests are open to SkillsUSA members in any program of study.
Customer Service Three per chapter
Engineering Technology/Design One team per chapter
Entrepreneurship One team per chapter
First Aid/CPR Three per region
Health Knowledge Bowl Three teams per region
Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Three per chapter
Medical Math Eight per chapter Medical Terminology Eight per chapter
Principles of Technology Three per chapter Related Technical Math Six per chapter
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Official Demonstration Contests (Updated annually by National SkillsUSA)
Demonstration contests are not yet official contests. Any chapter that would like to have students compete in a demonstration contest should notify the State Director of SkillsUSA. Depending on the interest and the ability to develop a viable contest, demonstration contests may or may not occur at the state level. The State Director will notify interested parties if they can compete.
Contest Specifications available at http://www.skillsusa.org/demos.shtml
National SkillsUSA Championship Updates are available at http://www.skillsusa.org/updates.shtml
Local Competitions
Local competitions are held in individual programs to determine which students will represent their schools at the regional competition where applicable. The number of students that advance to the regional level will be determined by regional lead advisors.
Local dates, locations, and registration are determined by individual school or chapter.
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SkillsUSA MARYLAND
REGIONAL GUIDELINES
Revised – September 2015
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Regional Competitions SkillsUSA Maryland Competitive Regions
Eastern Northeast
Caroline County Carroll County Dorchester County Cecil County Queen Anne’s County Harford County Somerset County Howard County Talbot County Baltimore County Wicomico County Worchester County Kent County
Central Southern
Baltimore City Calvert County Anne Arundel County Charles County
St. Mary’s County
Southwestern Western
Prince George’s County Allegany County Montgomery County Frederick County
Garrett County Washington County
1. Each region is required to submit to the state director a list of regional contests to be held or what schools will be competing in a regionally binding contest by December 15th of each year.
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Regional Competition Guidelines
Rationale: Regional competitions serve three important purposes: to establish a maximum number of state competitors in technical contests where space
and/or safety concerns are an issue provide more students from local chapters an opportunity to participate in competitions. help students be better prepared to compete at a higher level.
Please refer to the following helpful guidelines when planning and facilitating a regional event.
1. There are six (6) SkillsUSA regions in the State of Maryland (see chart in Appendix). A region will not
divide a local education agency. Each region shall be responsible for planning and conducting annual SkillsUSA Regional competitions and reporting the date, location, contests held and official results to the state director no later than the state established deadline.
2. The number of students entering the State Championship is outlined in the preceding contest listing
pages.
3. If more than three (3) students from the same region who meet local school qualifications wish to
compete in a state-level competition (ie. typically Health Occupations or Trade, Industrial and Technical competitions), a regionally binding contest must be held and the top three (3) winners will represent the region at the State Championship.
4. Each region will hold a fall planning meeting to determine the number of contests that need to be facilitated and the number of competitors entering each contest. A representative from each participating local chapter is required to attend this meeting. The maximum number of competitors participating in a contest will be determined by consensus at the regional planning meeting. If a consensus cannot be reached a maximum of three (3) competitors per chapter will be allowed to enter a regional contest.
5. SkillsUSA regional planning committees should consist of at least one (1) representative from each chapter and one (1) administrator/designee from the primary host school. Chapters not represented at planning committee meetings may not be allowed to enter students in the regional contests.
6. Each region is strongly advised to establish a rotation schedule for hosting competitions. A planning meeting should be held with representatives of all chapters in order to determine the logistics required to facilitate a regional competition and to make regional decisions. The regional chair (host) is responsible for notifying all chapters within the region of the dates and locations of regional meetings.
7. The State Director will not be involved in any aspect of planning or facilitating the SkillsUSA Regional competitions, but will attend competitions when possible.
8. A list of skills to be tested shall be selected from the “SkillsUSA Technical Standards” manual for the current year. All contest materials, personnel (ie. judges) and awards shall be the responsibility of the SkillsUSA regional planning committee.
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9. Each local advisor, along with the regional host advisor, is responsible for ensuring that all assigned
tasks are completed by the established deadlines.
10. All grievances shall be resolved at the regional level. The state director will not enter into any discussions regarding grievances at the regional level. It is recommended that each region establish a grievance committee and develop a grievance form. All situations/problems must be solved at the regional level.
***The chapter advisor or an administrator from his/her school must file a written and signed grievance form within one hour of the conclusion of the contest***
11. The regional committee should establish regional conference fees in consultation with the chapters represented in the region. All chapter accounts (regional fees) MUST be paid in full prior to the regional chair submitting names of competitors to the state office for entry into the state competition.
12. Each regional competition should have policy guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to: a. Late Arrivals b. Awards/Certificates c. Conduct and Dress Requirements d. Meal Functions (if applicable) e. Number of Competitors per Event f. Planning Meetings g. Adhering to Deadlines h. Grievance Committees and Forms i. Alternate Contestants
***Policies should be forwarded to state director***
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SkillsUSA Maryland Regional Contest Results
Important: To be returned to Chuck Wallace, DCCR, MSDE immediately following Regional Contest
Fax # - 410-333-2099 / [email protected]
Mail - MSDE
DCCR/Chuck Wallace
200 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Region: (Check One) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Date:
Contest:
Results: Student Name (please print clearly) School (please print clearly)
1st name school
2nd name school
3rd name school
4th name school
5th name school
6th name school
Regional Chairperson’s Signature :
Please print name
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/regionals.html
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Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference (MLSC)
The Maryland Leadership & Skills Conference (MLSC) is a showcase of regional winners and leadership contests. Students who win first place in the state competitions are eligible to compete at the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). If for some unforeseen reason the 1st place winner cannot attend the NLSC, advisors must notify the state director immediately. The next place contestant will be notified and will have the opportunity to compete at the NLSC.
State competitions that have registered contestants representing at least three (3) local chapters will be facilitated at the Maryland Leadership & Skills Conference. If less than three (3) local chapters register students to compete in any competition the Director of SkillsUSA Maryland will notify the schools that SkillsUSA Maryland will not host the contest, and it will be the responsibility of the interested schools to coordinate the competition prior to the MLSC. Results must be submitted in writing to the Director of SkillsUSA Maryland prior to the MLSC in order for the winners to be recognized and receive medals at the Awards Ceremony.
Date: April 15-16, 2016
Time: Friday Evening 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Location: Maritime Institute - CCMIT) Saturday: Contest: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Location: Various locations)
Awards Ceremony: 6:30-8:30 pm (Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore City)
Location: The SkillsUSA State Championships have been held at the following locations:
Anne Arundel Community Television Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy
Lincoln Tech, Columbia CCBC, Catonsville
Earlbeck Gases and Technologies
North County High School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Northrop Grumman Corporation,
Printing Specialist Corporation
The Center of Applied Technology North, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum
Stevenson University
Registration Deadlines:
1. All students must be registered SkillsUSA members by January 31. (Second Semester students must be registered within one (1) week of second semester starting.
2. All registration for Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference (MLSC) must be submitted by registration deadline (discounts apply to registrations submitted at least one (1) week early).
3. By registering participants for the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership Conference, the chapter/school assumes financial obligation for the full conference fee. If fees for the MLSC conference are not
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paid in full by the registration deadline for the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), the school will not be eligible to register or participate at the NLSC. There are no refunds for National Skills Leadership Conference.
4. Prior to the Fall Leadership Conference a list of contests to be held at the annual SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference will be sent to lead advisors and school lead administrator. Additional contests (demonstration and contests not fully approved by SkillsUSA Nationals) will be available by mid-February. This list may include contests being dropped by NLSC.
5. The state will notify any contest registrant 10 days in advance of disqualification due to membership status (not a member or missed published deadlines for membership). If an active member has paid dues, but through no fault of his/her own, the dues were not received at the National SkillsUSA office prior to January 31, an exception may be granted when his/her membership is verified by the following procedure:
a. Provide an official school receipt showing national and state dues paid on time, date paid, signature of agent receiving dues, and the receipt number.
b. Provide chapter or section minutes, or some other documentation, verifying:
i. attendance at chapter or section meetings and
ii. participation in local SkillsUSA activities.
c. Provide a statement from persons related to the case explaining why errors occurred, and if the situation can be avoided in the future (i.e., chapter advisor, local administrator, supervisor, etc.).
d. Provide a copy of rosters lost or missing, including additions, and accompanied by the appropriate amount of dues to the state/National SkillsUSA office, if any.
e. The request must be accompanied by a letter from the local school administrator supporting the exception request.
6. Extenuating circumstances considered not to be controllable by a member are:
a. Clerical error by persons other than the involved active member.
b. Schools are closed for an extended time prior to the registration deadline.
c. Mail lost by the U.S. Postal Service. 7. The SkillsUSA State Director may grant exceptions when all the above requirements verifying
membership have been documented properly.
How to Register Only properly registered participants may enter SkillsUSA Championships contests.
1. Proper registration requires: a. Submitting official SkillsUSA Liability form by the deadline set by the State Director and
members of the Board of Directors. b. * Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to participate at the MLSC if they
have not submitted a complete SkillsUSA Liability form. c. ** A completed hard copy of all liability forms must be submitted to the registration desk
at Friday night registration in order to receive your chapter’s registration materials. d. Schools may make changes and substitutes up to one hour before Opening Assembly on
Friday night for Friday night competitions or the close of registration (6:30 pm) on Friday for competitions that begin on Saturday.
e. The addition of contestants/teams must first be approved by the specific state technical committee chair if submitted as an addition to the roster one week after the registration deadline.
f. All late rosters are subject to a late fee and approval of contests chair, state director or
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the Board of Directors for acceptance. g. In team contests, teams may compete with one fewer team member in the case of an
unforeseen circumstance (i.e., student becomes ill, is involved in an accident or simply does not show up) as long as a full team was registered originally.
2. Registrants who plan to stay overnight in the state designated hotel must indicate so on the electronic registration –and- complete the MLSC Room Assignment form available at http://www.mdskillsusa.org/state_conference.html
3. Within 3 days from the close of conference registration, a list of competitors will be emailed to each participating school.
Procedure for Contestants 1. Contestants must wear their official contest clothing or clothing appropriate to the industry and
not display the school, city or county name. Any clothing related to safety must be worn. Contestants must report to the mandatory contest orientation meeting, as scheduled in the conference program, for instructions from the technical committee chairs. This is a critical meeting since technical committee chairs provide specific contest instructions and many times administer the written and oral tests at this meeting.
2. Participants must meet clothing requirements for the individual contests. For specific requirements, refer to the individual contest regulations.
a. The penalty for contestants who do not satisfy the clothing requirements will be a maximum of 5 percent of the total possible contest points.
b. All contestants are required to wear their official contest uniforms or official SkillsUSA attire to the Awards Ceremony when the winners are announced and the industry awards are presented. Inappropriately dressed contestants will be denied access to the awards platform.
3. During the contest, participants must work independently, without assistance from judges, teachers, fellow students or observers. Contestants will be disqualified for receiving such assistance.
4. ANY USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE DURING A CONTEST WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE CONTEST AREA.
5. Contests held at the Maritime (on the Friday evening of the MLSC) will begin at 8PM.
Tools and Materials 1. Participants who do not bring the required tools and materials, as specified in the individual
contest regulations, may be penalized two points for each item missing. Such penalties will be assessed by the contest chair. The contest chair may, at his or her discretion, furnish the required item(s) but may assess the two-point penalty per item.
2. It is strongly recommended that toolboxes not exceed 9"x14"x22". Contestants may bring more than one box. Toolboxes that are bigger or cannot be carried by one person should have casters, wheels or a hand truck for movement to and from contest areas.
Observer Rules 1. It is in the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship to demonstrate professional courtesy to
other competitors. Contestants shall in no way disrupt or interfere with the work or performance of fellow contestants or teams. Any contestant or team found to be in violation of this regulation may be at the risk of penalty or even disqualification in the case of a serious violation.
2. A roped or otherwise marked area will be designated for observers. No observers, including SkillsUSA advisors, will enter the designated contest areas without the approval of the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee.
3. No observers will talk or gesture to contestants. 4. Judges will disqualify contestants who accept assistance from observers.
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5. No observers will be permitted in the contest holding room or at the contest. 6. Orientation meeting unless specifically invited by the SkillsUSA Championships technical
committee. 7. Additional limitations on observers, such as entering or leaving a contest area during a
demonstration or sequence, may be posted to protect contestants from unnecessary distractions.
8. The technical committee chair may close the contest to observers if observers are seen to be communicating or aiding a contestant in any way or if safety demands such action.
9. Neither cameras with flash attachments nor recording devices of any kind will be permitted in any contest area without the consent of the SkillsUSA Championships director.
Contestants with Special Needs 1. The SkillsUSA Championships management team will make every effort to provide
assistance/accommodations, as appropriate, to create equal opportunities and a level playing field for all contestants. No assistance will be provided that could be interpreted as giving the special needs contestant an unfair advantage. Advanced identification of the contestants and their special needs will be required. The following are examples of the types of assistance that are allowed:
a. Special tables will be allowed for contestants who need to use wheelchairs. b. Signers will be allowed to translate oral instructions given by the technical committee to
deaf or hearing-impaired contestants. c. Special tools and devices will be allowed for contestants with prosthetics or physical
challenges such as a club foot, burn injury or amputation. d. Contestants with dyslexia or other learning disabilities will be allowed assistance as
determined by the complexity of the contest assignment. e. Readers will not be allowed in contests where the use of technical manuals is required. f. Hearing impaired contestants will be provided signers at contest orientations, at the
startup of the competition (and throughout the day if required by the technical committee), and for the contest debriefing.
Models/Assistants Nail Care models and assistants in Action Skills, Principals of Technology and Job Skills Demonstrations A and Open must be active SkillsUSA student members. They are not considered contestants and are not required to attend contestant orientation meetings
SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS 1. Official SkillsUSA attire refers to the following:
a. For men: Official SkillsUSA red blazer or jacket, black trousers with white dress shirt, plain black tie with no pattern or official SkillsUSA black tie from SkillsUSA Supply Service, black socks and black shoes.
b. For women: Official SkillsUSA red blazer or jacket, black skirt or slacks with businesslike white, collarless blouse or white blouse with small, plain collar that may not extend onto the lapels of the blazer, black sheer or skin-tone seamless hose and black dress shoes.
c. T-shirt-style tops are not approved. All personal jewelry should contribute to a businesslike appearance. Only official SkillsUSA jewelry is to be worn on a SkillsUSA
blazer, windbreaker or sweater. Official jewelry is described as conference, SkillsUSA emblem, officer, statesman’s award (one only) and professional development (one only) pins.
d. Shoes: No canvas, vinyl, plastic or leather athletic-type shoes, open-toe or open-heel shoes are permitted in any SkillsUSA Championships event without penalty. Contestants
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may be disqualified where improper footwear constitutes a health or safety hazard. 2. Contest Clothing Requirements:
a. Leadership Contests: Official SkillsUSA attire (see above) b. Technical Contests: clothing will follow the contest guidelines established by the
National Standards. However, clothing items are not required to contain the SkillsUSA official logo or be purchased from the SkillsUSA clothing line.
c. Shoes: Contestants may be disqualified where improper footwear constitutes a health or safety hazard. When leather work shoes are required: “work shoes” are technically defined as low or high-top leather, lace-up shoes with rubber, skid-resistant soles. They can be steel or non-steel toed. Work shoes can be purchased very inexpensively at any local department store and in most mail-order catalogs. Western-style (cowboy) boots are not allowed, except Roper-style boots that are all leather, round-toed, flat soled, with a low heel.
d. Safety glasses where specified must meet OSHA standards. Prescription safety glasses must also have side shields or must be covered with goggles. Also acceptable are safety glasses or goggles in the SkillsUSA Merchandise Catalog.
e. Contestants with long hair that poses a possible safety or sanitary hazard must wear hair containment devices or hairnets.
f. Contestants may be disqualified for lack of safety clothing or attire and not allowed to participate.
g. The wearing and color of accessory items (such as belts) is optional unless otherwise specified in the contest rules.
h. Only occupational or career patches, competitor patches and Professional Development Program (PDP) patches may be worn on the left shoulder or above the left pocket without penalty. However, they are not required.
i. No identification of the contestant, school or state is allowed on official clothing. j. See specific clothing and safety requirements under each contest. k. The penalty for those who do not satisfy dress requirements will be 1 percent to 5 percent
of the total possible contest points. Clothing penalties in all skill contests will be assessed by the contest chair or designee. SkillsUSA Championships technical committees will assess clothing penalties for all leadership contests.
Contest Chairs & Judges The instructions for contest judges/Chairpersons will be read by the building manager (assigned
BOD Member) at each contest site. This list of instructions will be provided to the manager prior to the contests.
General Responsibilities 1. Attend all meetings called by the SkillsUSA Championships director or officially designate a
committee member to serve as your authorized representative at those meetings. 2. Make sure that all committee members are familiar with the SkillsUSA Championships Technical
Standards. 3. Supervise the selection of the skills to be tested in the state and national contest, and identify
necessary equipment and supplies. Make arrangements for borrowing and/or soliciting donations of all items.
4. Supervise the development of contest projects, drawings and instruction sheets for the contestants.
5. Locate individuals who are knowledgeable in your contest trade or skill area and invite them to serve as judges.
6. Plan the layout of the contest site. Identify needs and/or services such as water, electricity and
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compressed air. 7. Make arrangements for acquiring appropriate industry awards. 8. Plan and conduct the mandatory contest orientation meeting.
Instructions to Contest Judges 1. Judges must be completely familiar with the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards,
particularly the General Regulations, Instructions to Technical Committee Chairs, and the specific rules of the contest they have been asked to judge.
2. Judges should receive copies of the contest project and judges’ rating sheet(s), along with complete instructions from the technical committee chair prior to the competition.
3. ANY USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE DURING A CONTEST WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE CONTEST AREA.
4. Members of the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee may not serve as judges unless approved by the SkillsUSA Championships director.
5. Judges must give careful attention to each rule, and each contestant or entry must be judged in exactly the same manner and under the same conditions as every other contestant or entry.
6. Judges will meet prior to the SkillsUSA Championships, at a time and place announced by the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee chair, to confer on:
a. Rule meanings and interpretations b. Room arrangements c. Materials and equipment d. Last-minute details e. Rating sheets
7. Judges will evaluate the performance of each contestant according to the criteria listed in each contest.
8. Judges will identify contestants by number only. Judges will not use contestants’ names, schools or states unless otherwise specified in individual contest rules.
9. Judges may attend the contest orientation meeting held prior to the opening of the SkillsUSA Championships. However, only members of the technical committee may instruct the contestants and verify attendance.
10. Judges are selected because of their recognized expertise in the trade or skill that they are being asked to judge and are asked to follow the official SkillsUSA rules without inserting personal opinions. Such things as length of hair, length of dress and style of shoe, unless specifically covered in the contest regulations, are not to be considered by the judges except where safety is considered.
11. In no instance are judges or contest chairs authorized to change the contest rules. If an interpretation is required, the chair should contact the SkillsUSA Championships director.
12. Judges are to evaluate all items related to safety. Contestants not meeting safety requirements in clothing and/or devices may be disqualified from competition if, in the judges’ opinions, the safety of the contestants or those around them is endangered.
13. Judges should rate contestants on the basis of entry-level job skills. 14. Judges should rate each contestant independently and not compare rating sheets with those of
other judges.
15. Judges should rate contestants against a standard of performance rather than automatically awarding first-, second- or third-place medals to the highest-ranking competitors. It is not necessary to award a medal if the standard of performance does not justify such recognition.
16. After the judging is completed, judges should total their own rating sheets and return them, along with any notes and other pertinent information, to the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee chair.
17. The judges and technical committee members will keep all results confidential until the general
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announcement of winners is made at the Awards Ceremony. Under no circumstances may the judges discuss contest results or contestants’ performance with contestants, chapter advisors or any observers.
18. Judges should refer all contest inquiries or problems that arise to the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee chair.
Contest Orientation Meeting The contest orientation meeting is mandatory for all SkillsUSA Championships participants. The purpose of this meeting is to review the following items with all contestants.
1. Contestants’ Credentials: Verify each contestant’s name and number as they appear on the name tag with the master list of contestants.
2. Contest Rules: Check to be certain that all contestants are familiar with the contest rules and have been notified of any relevant information in the annual contest updates.
3. Contest Procedures: Explain the way in which the contest will be run, including Schedule, procedure for time in/time out, rating criteria, procedure for breaking ties and method of dealing with problems.
4. Safety Regulations: Review general and specific safety requirements and procedures for the contest.
5. Tools and Materials: Go over the list of tools and materials that are to be supplied by the contestants. Include any additional items mentioned in the updates. If contestants do not have all the required items, be sure they understand that they must obtain them before the contest begins.
6. Work Stations/Order of Performance: If workstations are not identical, make sure contestants draw numbers for assignments. In contests where the order of performance is important, the procedure for determining the order should be explained.
7. Equipment: Take time to explain the operation of equipment with which contestants may not be familiar, including safety features. If possible, allow contestants time to become familiar with the equipment.
8. Special Announcements: Detail any special functions that the committee has planned, explain special transportation or time schedules, announce industry awards, and announce that contestants are not permitted to smoke during the contest. (Note: The national organization requests that all SkillsUSA Championships committee and contest personnel refrain from smoking and/or consuming alcoholic beverages in the presence of SkillsUSA student members.)
9. Contestants’ Questions: Encourage contestants to ask any questions they may have about the SkillsUSA Championships. Try to give satisfactory answers before the close of the contest orientation meeting.
Conducting the Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference
1. Check all contest area facilities prior to the day of the contest to be certain that everything is in place and in order for a smooth-running competition.
2. Assemble all judges at the contest site prior to the start of the contest for a briefing. Be sure that all questions are answered and that the rating procedures are clear.
3. Check to be certain that all contestants have brought the tools and materials required for the competition. The technical committee may, at its option, furnish any required items that contestants have failed to bring; however, a two-point penalty may be assessed for each missing item.
4. Make sure that all contestants meet clothing requirements for the contest. (See the section on SkillsUSA Clothing Requirements). The penalty for those who do not satisfy dress requirements will be 1 percent to 5 percent of the total possible contest points. Clothing penalties in all skill
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contests will be assessed by the contest chair or designee. SkillsUSA Championships technical committees will assess clothing penalties for all leadership and Health Occupations contests.
5. Make sure that all contestants receive copies of the project to be completed as well as any necessary drawings, instruction sheets or other materials. Be certain that contestants understand all instructions and have a chance to ask procedural questions. Take great care to see that all contestants have equal time and their questions are answered fairly.
6. Oversee the contest to ensure that safe work practices are followed. 7. Do not permit contestants to enter the contest site at any time unless they are displaying their
contestant badges and numbers. 8. Do not permit contestants to smoke during the contest. 9. Conduct a critiquing session with the contestants after the contest to point out general strengths
and weaknesses and the quality of work expected by the judges. (Do not discuss individual contestant performance.)
10. Verify all judges’ rating sheets and submit them to the Maryland State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference scoring management team.
11. Complete the chair’s final report and return it along with required items to Maryland State SkillsUSA Leadership Headquarters following the contest.
12. Keep the results of the contest confidential until the announcement of the winners at the Awards Ceremony.
13. Attend the Awards Ceremony to present medals to the place winners. 14. Organize and supervise the teardown of the contest area, and be certain that equipment, tools
and supplies are returned to the proper owners.
Release of Contest Results Ranking for the MLSC will be available to every competitor on the SkillsUSA Maryland Web page
within a timely manner following the close of the Maryland State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference.
The appropriate school official agrees not to use this information in any way that will violate any local, state or federal law and will protect each student’s right of privacy as required by law.
Grievance procedure Resolving errors at the Maryland State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference
1. Take action based upon the principle. When an error in scoring is clearly documented at any time prior to the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), the real winner (the one with the highest documented score) will receive the appropriate state medal. If it is gold, he/she will represent the state at the national SkillsUSA Championships. This is not to imply that the student who thought he/she was the winner would be embarrassed in any way or that his/her medal would be taken away.
2. A predetermined grievance committee of at least three people, to include the State Director, or designee, and one or more board member, unrelated to the student’s school will be established to rule on grievances prior to, during, and following the contests. This committee will receive only official written and signed grievance forms within one hour from the close of the contest, based only upon specific violations of rules, regulations or apparent errors in scores. The grievance committees will then interview appropriate individuals and gather documentation to make their decisions.
a. The grievance process will be considered in the following manner:
The local SkillsUSA advisor will file an official grievance with a member of
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the Board of Directors or the MLSC office. The grievance form must describe the situation in question as it violates the national technical standards description or the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership Conference regulations.
The Grievance committee will review all grievances, rule on the validity of the omplaint and decide on the disposition.
b. Grievances must be filed within one hour of the completion of the contests being held that day. Grievances for a contest held in advance of the scheduled competition
should be filed with the school hosting the contest who will forward the grievance to the state director.
Grievance forms shall be available at all sites hosting contests.
State Voting Delegate 1. SkillsUSA members shall exercise their franchise through voting delegates at state and national
meetings. 2. Each chapter shall elect delegates who shall be considered voting delegates at state meetings. The
number of delegates shall be determined in accordance with the following appointment: a. Every active chapter shall be entitled to a minimum of two voting delegates. As a Chapter's
membership increases, above twenty (20), it shall be entitled to additional voting delegates as follows: after a membership exceeds one hundred (100), the chapter will receive one (1) additional voting delegate for each additional one hundred (100) members.
Membership Additional Voting Delegates Total Voting Delegates
20-49 1 3
50-99 1 4
100-199 1 5
200-299 1 6
300-399 1 7
400-499 1 8
500-599 1 9
600-699 1 10
700-799 1 11
800-899 1 12
900-999 1 13
1000-1099 1 14
b. Each chapter shall be entitled to one alternate for each of its voting delegates. c. Chapters shall register their voting delegates and alternates to the annual delegate assembly by
submitting a listing of their names to the State SkillsUSA office by such a date as established by the Executive Council.
d. An active member in SkillsUSA Maryland is one whose state dues have been paid in the State Office by February l5 or a date established by SkillsUSA Maryland.
e. An active member in National SkillsUSA is one whose national dues have been received in the National SkillsUSA office by a date established annually by National SkillsUSA.
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f. An active chapter is one which the state and national dues to the members have been received by the dates specified in (d) and (e) above.
3. The number of voting delegates to the national conference shall be determined by National SkillsUSA
and shall be based upon the total membership of Maryland SkillsUSA. The number of alternates allowed shall be the same as the number of delegates. The incoming or newly elected state SkillsUSA
president and outgoing or past president are automatically selected to serve as voting delegates to the conference. The travel expenses of the past president will be paid for by Maryland SkillsUSA. The remaining voting delegates and alternates to the national conference will be elected by majority vote at the annual meeting of the Maryland SkillsUSA delegate assembly.
Instructions for State Voting Delegate Candidate at NLSC conference
1. Complete application (available at www.mdskillsusa.org/state_conference.html ) and confirm that you are registered for the Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference.
2. Prepare a one minute speech about why you are qualified to be a National Voting Delegate. (During the Maryland Delegate assembly you will be asked to give your speech.)
3. You are responsible for cleaning up after the delegate assembly if you decide to use campaign materials.
4. The State voting delegates will vote for the national voting delegate candidates. 5. The results will be announced in the closing assembly. 6. If you run for national voting delegate, plan to attend the National Leadership and Skills
Conference June 20-24, 2016. 7. You and/or your chapter are responsible for the cost to attend the national conference. 8. At the conference delegates and alternate delegates are required to attend all delegate
sessions. 9. The out-going president for SkillsUSA Maryland is the lead delegate. The in-coming state
president is also a delegate and would act in place of the outgoing president if he/she could not attend.
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State Voting Delegate Application Form (Revised 9/2/15)
Instructions: Please complete this form, the SkillsUSA Medical Form and submit along with a letter of recommendation from your career/technology education school principal.
Mail To: Mr. Chuck Wallace State SkillsUSA Maryland Director
MSDE/DCCCR 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Or FAX To: Mr. Chuck Wallace at 410-333-2099 By: March 1st
Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Date of Birth: Grade:
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Street Address: City: State: Zip:
Career Technology Education School: Career Technology Education Course:
Include below a brief statement Why you want to be a State Voting Delegate:
Student Signature Date
I/We understand our son/daughter has permission to travel to the National Leadership Conference as a National Voting Delegate or Alternate National Voting Delegate.
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
We submit the name of the student listed on this application as worthy of representing Career and Technology Education as a State Voting/Alternate State Voting Delegate of Maryland SkillsUSA. We understand that if elected as either a State Voting or Alternate State Voting Delegate attendance is mandatory and financial responsibility to attend the State and NSLC will fall within the jurisdiction of the school.
Chapter Advisor Signature Date CTE Administrator Date
Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/state_conference.html
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National Leadership & Skills Conference NLSC
The National Leadership and Skills Conference is a showcase for career and technical education students. More than 16,000 people – including students, teachers and business partners-are participate in the week- long event.
Students participate in over 99 different fields. They work against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in their programs of study.
Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry standards.
National Voting Delegate
SkillsUSA is a student run organization, whereby student embers are charged with the responsibility of governing the affairs associated with the student constitution. In accordance with SkillsUSA Maryland State Association Constitution, SkillsUSA Maryland is entitled to student voting delegate commensurate with our membership to represent the views of our state association within the structure of the National House of Delegates.
Duties and responsibilities of the National House of Delegates include:
Enact bylaws, rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the affairs and activities of the
organization Elect National officers of the organization Act upon items of business as requested by the National Executive Council and Board of Directors
Members are encouraged to consider applying to become a National Voting Delegate. SkillsUSA Maryland will manage the selection process to fill the assigned delegate seats for our state association.
Interested student members will be responsible for completing the application and meeting all established criteria for the program. Students selected as delegate will be working with the State Officer Advisors (or designee) and taking strides to help further SkillsUSA on a national level.
Delegate members must be able to travel to the National Leadership and Skills Conference to serve on the delegate team fulfill all the duties assigned to delegates and be present for all delegate meetings during the National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Delegate service will conflict with contestant schedules during the National Conference. Therefore, students attending the national conference as contestants may not apply.
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International Competitions
Every two years, hundreds of young people from 64 member countries or regions compete in the prestigious WorldSkills Competition. Member countries include: Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, and many others. Considered “the best of the best” these contestants compete for four days in 45 occupational skill areas from economic sectors including manufacturing, information technology, transportation, construction and services. Accompanied by their teachers, trainers and industry technical committee experts, these young people compete before the public in contests that are run by and judged by industry using demanding international standards.
Visit: http://www.worldskills.org 2015 WorldSkills will be held in in São Paulo on August 11 - 16
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