2013-20142. Completed resume/personal data form. 3. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education instructor. 4. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology

Chapter Advisor’s Handbook

2013-2014 Revised August 2013

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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.

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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. 22 Board of Directors Current Board of Directors Meeting Dates Biographies

By-Laws Election Process

BOD application

Pg. 50 National SkillsUSA Facts Symbolism & Ceremony Pledge Creed Motto Colors Logos Emblem

National Partners National Leadership and Skills Conference Maryland Medal Count

Pg. 59 MD SkillsUSA Facts Purpose

Goals Benefits Advisors Students Schools Fiscal Policy

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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. 87 Local Chapter Management Organization/Officers Meetings Membership Drive Managing your chapter Advisor Responsibilities

Pg. 95 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. 103 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

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Pg. 117 Regional Competitions Regions Guidelines

Regional Results report

Pg. 123 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. 137 National Leadership & Skills Conference National Voting Delegate International Competitions

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SkillsUSA Maryland Program of Work (Calendar)

CTSO Joint Advisor Training 9/19/13 Fall Leadership Conference Registration Deadlines Early bird: 10/5/13

Regular: 10/12/13 October BOD Meeting – Worcester County 10/5/13 Fall Leadership Conference(FLC) 10/31-11/1 2013 Regional Contest Dates Confirmed at FLC 11/1/13 January BOD Meeting - Conference Call Date TBA State Membership Dues 1/31/14 State Officer Application Deadline 2/15/14 Regional Contests Completed By 3/1/14 State Officer Testing 3/15/14 State Championship Registration Deadlines Early bird: 3/7/14 Regular: 3/14/14 Board of Directors (BOD) Applications Due 4/1/14 BOD Ballots Released to Lead Advisors 4/15/14 BOD Voting Concludes 4/22/14 State Championship 4/4-5, 2014 National Registration Deadline 5/1/14 May BOD Meeting TBD 5/10/14 National Leadership and Skills Conf. (NLSC) 6/23-27/14 Summer BOD Meeting 7/9-10/14 (MSDE) JOINT OFFICER TRAINING July/August 2014-TBD RECOGNITION/MEETING FOR JUDGES/CHAIRS August TBD

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State Officers 2013-14

President: Hannah Crismond Dorchester Career and Technology Center Dorchester County

Eastern Region Wyatt Brady

Vice-President Worcester Technical High School Worcester County

Western Region Emily Stampfly

Vice-President Calvert Career and Technology Academy Calvert County

Secretary Marlena Lewis Center of Applied Technology South Anne Arundel County

Treasurer Sarah Jones North Point HS for Science, Technology and Industry Charles County

Reporter Hanna Shatuck Calvert Career and Technology Academy Calvert County

Historian Carlee Barrett Worcester Technical High School Worcester County

Parliamentarian Colin White Center of Applied Technology South

Anne Arundel County

State Officer Advisors Elaine H. Bradley Financial Officer, SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors Calvert County

Etta Maynard Board of Directors Wicomico County

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State Officer Team 2012-13 President: Carlee Bartlett Worcester Career & Technology Center Dr. Eastern Region VP CJ Dvorak J M Tawes Technology Career Center Western Region VP Zach Gregory Calvert Career and Technology Academy Secretary Katie Weber James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Treasurer Payton James Calvert Career and Technology Academy Reporter Sarah Jones North Pointe HS for Science and Technology Historian empty Parliamentarian Cassidy Larwood Worcester Career & Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard

State Officer Team 2011-12 President: Mayokun Ojo Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Eastern Region VP Briana Shockley Worcester Career & Technology Center Western Region VP Ali Vendemia Calvert Career and Technology Academy Secretary Catherine Stromberger J M Tawes Technology Career Center Treasurer Devin Cagle Calvert Career and Technology Academy Reporter empty Historian empty Parliamentarian Kristina Flakowitz Worcester Career & Technology Center Advisors Elaine H. Bradley & Etta Maynard

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 Harliegh 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

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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 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 /Election Process All procedures for the state officers are listed in the officer application and or the SkillsUSA Maryland Constitution.

Application Process Eligible Candidates:

1. Must be active members of SkillsUSA Maryland for the current school year. 2. Must complete the SkillsUSA Maryland Officer Application Packet available at

www.mdskillsusa.org/state_officers and submit it to the State Director of SkillsUSA by February 15th. The packet consists of:

a. Officer candidate application. b. Resume/personal data form. c. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education instructor. d. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education principal. e. Letter of recommendation from your home school principal. (if appropriate) f. Signed “SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Code of Conduct.”

3. Must be available for the officer testing date as indicated on the current year’s application 4. Agree to attend all officer meetings if elected.

Officer Testing/Interview On the date and location of the officer testing all successful candidates must:

1. Pass the SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer test with a minimum of 80%. a. (Special Note: Anyone failing this test will not proceed to the interview phase)

2. Participate in State Officer interviews. Based on the results of the testing and interviews, the interview team will develop the proposed slate of officers that will be presented to the SkillsUSA Maryland Executive Council during the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference.

Election Process 1. A slate of qualified officer candidates shall be presented by SkillsUSA Maryland Executive

Council during the annual delegate assembly at the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference

2. Voting shall be done by ballot, and officers shall be elected by majority votes of the voting delegates. A quorum of the delegates must be present.

3. 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 SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference.

4. In the event the presidency is vacated, the vice-president shall assume the presidency. 5. 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.

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/state_officers

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6. 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.

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State Officer Application Packet

2013-2014

Due February 15th, 2014

Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/state_officers

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/state_officers

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Name of Candidate: School: County: INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this application thoroughly and completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be completed electronically (typed) except for signatures. Return this form, and all additional documents, along with required letters of recommendation by February 15, 2014.

Mr. Chuck Wallace State Director, SkillsUSA

MSDE/DCCR 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

A complete application packet will include the following:

1. Officer candidate application. 2. Completed resume/personal data form. 3. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education instructor. 4. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education principal. 5. Letter of recommendation from your home school principal. (if appropriate) 6. Signed “SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Code of Conduct.”

Please number first and second choice of the offices you are interested in, keeping in mind that candidates may be selected for a different office at the conclusion of the interview process. Please initial in the box that you understand that you may be selected for a different office than you are

applying for.

President Secretary Parliamentarian Eastern region VP Treasurer Historian Western Region VP Reporter


State Officer Candidate Personal Data/Resume

Name: Home Address: Street: City, State Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Date of Birth: Parent/s or guardian/s: Address (if different from above): Phone (home): (cell) Candidate for the office of: Career & Technology School: County: Career & Technology Program: Grade: Occupational Goal: Shirt or blouse size: Polo size: Tee shirt size: List offices held at the local level: List characteristics or traits you bring to this office: List any experiences which would be helpful to you in fulfilling the duties of this office:


TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT AND HIS/HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN

I am aware that if elected to state office that I will be required to:

1. Attend all scheduled state officer meetings. If the meeting is over fifty (50) miles from my local chapter’s school, SkillsUSA Maryland will provide overnight accommodations at a hotel/motel near the location of the meeting for the officer and advisor.

2. Attend all state sponsored events including, but not limited to, officer testing and interview day, Joint Officer Training, Fall Leadership Conference, SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference, National SkillsUSA officer training, SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

3. Attend other meetings and complete assigned responsibilities.

4. Maintain a minimum 2.5 / 75% GPA or higher throughout the term of office.

5. Provide the official SkillsUSA blazer with the current “SkillsUSA” logo.

Failure to attend the joint officer training will result in removal from office. This application will be considered incomplete unless signed by all parties. I have read the requirements for state office and am aware of the student duties and responsibilities if

elected and have reviewed the attached SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Responsibilitiesincluded in this packet of materials. __________________________________ ___________________________________ (Student Signature) (Parent or Guardian Signature)

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SkillsUSA ADVISOR AND PRINCIPAL We submit that the student named on this application is worthy of representing Career & Technology Education as an officer of the Maryland Association of SkillsUSA and certify that he/she is a registered SkillsUSA member and has completed Levels 1 & 2 of the professional development program and/or has obtained the Maryland Statesman Award. The SkillsUSA school advisor will monitor student officer’s GPA at the end of each grading period. We understand that transportation to all officer meetings and events is the responsibly of the local chapter. ________________________________________ ____________________________________ (SkillsUSA Advisor’s Signature) (Principal’s Signature)

The ultimate decision for attendance at state meetings and functions will be the responsibility of the student officer’s school administration, if inclement weather is an issue.


SkillsUSA Maryland STATE OFFICER APPLICATION

WRITING SAMPLE

Why would serving as a state officer be important to you?

The above writing sample is the work of the student officer candidate and all information submitted as part of this application packet is accurate. _________________________________ __________________________________ (Candidate’s Signature) (SkillsUSA Advisor’s Signature) ____________________________ (Principal’s Signature)

State Officer Code of Conduct

The privilege of serving as a SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer carries with it the heavy responsibility of representing the organization and serving as a role model to fellow SkillsUSA members throughout the State. Because of the high level of responsibility inherent to the position, certain standards are expected of students taking on the role of state officer. This contract is intended to make the student, parents, and school administrators aware of the high standards expected of individuals who serve as a SkillsUSA Maryland State officer. As a State Officer of SkillsUSA Maryland, I agree to adhere to the following code of conduct:

I will respect all public and private property. I will spend each night in the room of the hotel/motel to which I am assigned. I will abide by the curfew established and respect the rights of others by being as quiet as

possible after curfew. I will not be in a hotel/motel room with a member of the opposite sex unless the door is

completely open. I will not consume alcohol, or use illegal drugs. I will adhere to the dress code for all SkillsUSA functions. (Formal uniform will follow National

Guidelines as stated in the current SkillsUSA Handbook. Casual dress as appropriate for business. If attire is provided by the state, officers are expected to maintain and wear that attire to appropriate meetings.

I will not smoke during official or unofficial SkillsUSA activities. I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all times. I will respect my advisors and fellow officers at all times. I will not behave inappropriately nor will I use inappropriate language or gestures. I will not use my cell phone, pager or MP3 player during official duties as an officer unless it is

approved by an advisor.

Teamwork is vital to the successful operation of the organization and is expected from each and every member. Officers must be prepared to work professionally with fellow officers and to discuss a range of ideas and perspectives. I understand that I may be asked to resign my position if I do not abide by the Code of Conduct or properly perform my assigned responsibilities. * The following procedures will be followed for officers who do not abide by the above-listed rules:

The Executive Council will convene to discuss the infraction. Resulting in one of the following actions: (Executive Council as defined in the SkillsUSA Maryland Constitution)


written warning letter to SkillsUSA Maryland officer, parents, and school administration removal from office

Any officer who is suspended from school or arrested will be removed from the SkillsUSA Maryland Officer Team

I have read and understand this document and agree to abide by the rules as defined by this Code of Conduct.

Student Officer Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________ Parent / Guardian Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________ SkillsUSA Chapter Advisor: ______________________________ Date: ___________ School Administrator: ______________________________ Date: ___________


State Officer Responsibilities

As a SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer it is you duty and responsibility to:

1. Carry out the duties of each individual office as described in the Leadership Handbook. a. Duties of the offices of President and Vice President could require about 15

additional days out of school

2. Attend all State Officer Meetings that are held throughout the state (about seven per year).

3. Attend all Officer Training Workshops including 3 days in August, up to 5 days in September, and the Officer 101/201 training at the National Leadership and Skills Conference (held the weekend prior to the NLSC).

4. Conduct the SkillsUSA Maryland Fall Leadership Workshop (3-4 days Oct. /Nov.).

5. Conduct Annual Delegate Assembly at the SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference (3-4 days in March/April/May).

6. Make presentations and other school visits as needed (School permission must be obtained).

7. Travel as necessary. Transportation to be provided in accordance with school district regulations.

8. State Officers must follow leader time, which requires arrival at an activity at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the activity.

9. Carrying out all duties thoroughly, on time, and in a professional manner.

10. Continue working through the levels of the SkillsUSA Professional Development Program (PDP).

11. If the officer is unable to attend a meeting, he/she must notify the school advisor and the SkillsUSA Maryland Officer Advisor.


Campaign Procedures for SkillsUSA Maryland Officer Candidates

Pre-Campaign Requirements

3. Submit the Officer Application Packet paperwork by the designated deadline. 4. Pass the SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer test with a minimum of 80%.

a. (Special Note: Anyone failing this test will not proceed to the interview phase) 5. Participate in State Officer interviews.

a. State Officer Candidates are required to know the following information: i. The name of the Assistant Superintendent for the Division of Career Technology

and Adult Learning, Maryland State Department of Education is Kathy Oliver

ii. The name of the State Director, SkillsUSA, Maryland State Department of Education is: Chuck Wallace

iii. The name of the Executive Director, National SkillsUSA, Inc is Tim Lawrence iv. The name of a SkillsUSA Maryland Corporate Member:

Paul Foster or Etta Maynard v. The location of the SkillsUSA State Headquarters

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Division of Career & College Readiness 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

vi. The location of the National SkillsUSA Headquarters Leesburg, VA

6. Obtain recommendation from interview team. Special Note: Anyone not recommended by the interview team will not be included on the official ballot.

Campaign Procedures

1. Each officer candidate will give a campaign speech no longer than (3) three minutes at the Delegate Assembly.

2. No candy or gum are may be used as campaign materials. 3. Campaign materials must be confined to designated areas. The Delegate

Assembly meeting site may impose restrictions on types of materials used, i.e. masking vs. scotch tape.

4. All campaign materials must be removed immediately following the Delegate Assembly.

5. Campaign staff members and advisors must leave the delegate area at the direction of the chair, prior to the seating of official delegates.


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)

2013-2014 Board of Directors Chair: Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy (o) 410-396-7454 Region 3 101 W. 24th Street 2013 (f) 421-545-1514

Baltimore, Maryland 21218 [email protected] Vice Chair: Greg Solberg 140 South Main Street [email protected] Boonsboro, MD 21713 Secretary:

Marjorie Kellman Washington County Technical (o) 301-766-8050 Region 6 High School 2014

50 West Oak Ridge Drive (f) 301-797-9743 Hagerstown, MD 21740 [email protected]

Treasurer: Elaine Bradley Calvert Career & 2012 (o) 410-535-7417 Technology Academy Region 4 330 Dorsey Road (f) 410-535-7418 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





Robin Brady Calvert Career & 2014 (o) 410-535-7450 Technology Academy 330 Dorsey Road (f)) 410-535-7418 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 [email protected] Region 4 John Clark Frederick County CTC 2012 (o) 240-236-8511

Region 6 7922 Opossumtown Pike (f) 240-236-8501 Frederick, MD 21702 [email protected]

Michelle Dugans Center of Applied Tech South (o) 410-956-5900

Region 3 211 Central Avenue East 2013 (f) 410-956-5905 Edgewater, MD 21037 [email protected] Amy Johnson Thomas Edison HS of Tech. 2013 (o) 301-962-5994 Region 5 12501 Dalewood Drive (f) 301- 929-2177 Silver Spring, MD 20906 [email protected] Robin Mearman Center for Applied Tech North (o) 410-969-3100 x229 Region 3 800 Stevenson Rd 2014 (f) 410-969-3684 Severn, MD 21144 [email protected]

Rick Stephens Worcester Technical HS 2014 (o) 410-632-5050 Region 1 6290 Worcester Hwy (f) 410-632-5059 Newark, MD. 21841 [email protected]

Ed Stough Worcester Technical HS 2014 (o) 410-632-5050 Region 1 6290 Worcester Hwy (f) 410-632-5059 Newark, MD. 21841 [email protected]

Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career & Technology (o) 410-901-6950

Region 1 Center 2465 Cambridge Beltway 2014 (o) 410228-3457

Cambridge, MD 21613 [email protected]

Alumni Representative: 1 year term as voted on by the SkillsUSA MD Alumni Association Dennis Peaton Huntleigh USA (o) 410-382-4884 BWI Airport Box 28824 (f) 410-382-4884 Baltimore , MD 21240 [email protected] State Officer Team Representative: 1 year term as selected by the SkillsUSA MD officer team











Business Representatives Etta Cook-Maynard A Personal Look 2014 (p) 410-742-9457

321 Tilgham Rd. Suite 200 (c) 410-726-6008 Salisbury, MD 21804 [email protected]

Jim Maynard 303 Merrimac Ct 2014 (p) 410-726-3642 Salisbury, MD 21810 [email protected]

Larry Ringgold 2014 (p) 410-507-2179

[email protected]

Paul Foster PGMA (o) 410-319-0900 9685 Gerwig Lake (f) 410-319-0905 Columbia, MD 21046 [email protected] Maryland State Director for SkillsUSA: Chuck Wallace MSDE (o) 410-767-8872 200 West Baltimore St. (f) 410-333-2099 Baltimore, MD 21201 [email protected]

Board of Directors Meetings July 2013 MSDE

October 2013 Worcester County January 2014 Conference call May 2014 Location TBD July 2014 MSDE

Board of Directors Biographical Information

Dorothy King, Chairperson 26 years of experience in the administration field and 7 years in the field of education. She has been a lead advisor for 7 years. She is a member of the National Education Team, Technical Committee and a chairperson of a national competition

Greg Solberg, Vice Chair Over 29 years of experience in the field of education As a principal, he has been involved in his school’s total participation chapter’s program of work, local, regional, state, and national competition with SkillsUSA. He began his education profession as a woodworking instructor in 1983. After 14 years in the classroom he served as an assistant principal for 5 years, Career & Technology Education Supervisor for 3 years before becoming a principal in 2005.







Marjorie Kellman, Secretary Ms Kellman has over 20 years of experience teaching in the Health Care field and was celebrated as the Washington County Teacher of the Year 2011. She serves as lead advisor for her chapter, school SGA and has attended numerous state and national championships

Elaine Bradley, Treasurer 34 years of experience in the field of education. She is a founding member of the Board of Directors for SkillsUSA Maryland and has continued to as the financial officer. She has attended over 20 National SkillsUSA Conferences. She has been the state officer advisor for many years. She has been the lead advisor for SkillsUSA at her school.

Robin Brady Hi, my name is Robin Brady. I have been involved as a SkillsUSA advisor for the past 13 years. I have been employed with Calvert County Public Schools since February, 1999 and work at the Career and Technology Academy in Prince Frederick. I have lived in Calvert County for 26 years, and have 3 children, ages 26, 24 & 23. I am currently the Administrative / Financial Secretary and I also work as the main fundraiser contact at our school. This was my 2nd year serving on the the SkillsUSA National Education Team, and my 10th year attending and assisting our students in the planning and preparation for NLSC. John Clark

21 years of experience in the field of education and 32 years of experience in the masonry trade. He has been involved with SkillsUSA for 33 years. He started with SkillsUSA as a student, then an industry partner and now as an instructor. He has been a certified mason since 1985 working in commercial construction. He first started his teaching career in 1990 in Garrett County, Maryland and transferred to Frederick County in 1999 where he is currently still teaching.

Michelle Dugans 26 years of experience in the field of education in business education She has been lead advisor for SkillsUSA at CAT South for 3 years. She has earned her network systems administration instructor certification.

Amy Johnson 32 years of experience in the field of education. She has been the lead advisor for 11 years for SkillsUSA. She has sponsored SGA for 11 years.


Robin Mearman A graduate of Eastern Technical High School, Robin pursued her career in the computer industry for the Department of Defense at the National Security Agency. In 2003, she became an instructor at the Center of Applied Technology North teaching Network/Systems Administration. She has been on the board of directors since 2012 and has been attending state and national conferences since she began teaching.

Rick Stephens 26 years of experience in the field of Career & Technology education. He taught welding for 14 years and now teach manufacturing, CIM for Project Lead the Way and CAD. He has been a SkillsUSA advisor for 22 years and lead advisor for the past 12 years. Rick also served on the board of directors as co-chair and chair from 1994 -1997

Ed Stough Over twenty years in the education field, including several years as the lead advisor. He has served on the State Board of Directors in the past including serving as the Chair of the Board. He has attended numerous state and national conferences and judged and chaired contests at the state and national level.

Charlene Zinnel Over 26 years of experience in the field of Hospitality education She has been a SkillsUSA member for 20 years and lead advisor for 12 of these years. She has been a culinary arts instructor for the past 20 years

Dennis Peaton , Alumni Representative Over 8 years of experience in the service and retail industry where he managed several businesses from Target to Huntleigh. He has earned his advanced statesman award and he was the 1st place winner at Maryland State SkillsUSA Maryland Cabinetmaking Competition

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Etta Cook-Maynard, Business & Industry Representative 6 years in the cosmetology field and retired after 25 years of experience in the garment industry and 21 years in the field of education. She is an original member of the board of directors for Maryland SkillsUSA. She was lead SkillsUSA advisor for 21 years. She has attended over 20 national conferences. She has been co-state officer advisor. She has been a member of the National Education Team for 18 years.

James Maynard, Business & Industry Representative 16 years of experience in the field of education and 25 years in the construction field of trade (HVAC). He has been a local school advisor for 17 years. He was Maryland Advisor of the Year, 2009, a National Advisor of the Year Finalist 2009, member of the National Education Team and Chairperson of a national competition. He has a master HVAC license and a journeyman’s electrical license.


Larry Ringgold, Business & Industry Representative Over 35 years of experience in the field of education in the carpentry field. He has been a SkillsUSA advisor for 24 years and a member of the National SkillsUSA Educational Team for 6 years. He has experience in the residential, commercial carpentry, cabinetmaking and furniture construction.

Paul Foster, Business & Industry Representative Vice president of industry trade association with broad experience in industry and Industry related education. Expertise lies in primarily in prepress, 16 years spent working in virtually every aspect of the industry from production to management to business owner. Served as instructor of graphic communications/printing at Sollers Point Technical High School in Baltimore County, Maryland for 7 years. Recognized on the local, state, and national levels for having built a highly competitive secondary program.

Charles Wallace, State Director, SkillsUSA Maryland With over 25 years of experience in education at the secondary and post secondary levels, Mr. Wallace currently works with the Maryland State Department of Education in the Division of Career and College Readiness. He has served as the SkillsUSA Maryland State Director since 1998.

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: John Clark Frederick County Career & Technology Center Robin Mearman CAT North

Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School of Technology 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 & Technology Center V-Chair: Dorothy King Baltimore City Career Academy Secretary: Ed Stough Worcester Technical HS


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: 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


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


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 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 H.S. 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: Melaine 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 Harford Technical High School Judy Mills Worcester Career and Technology Center Mary Ann Shipe Southern Garrett High School Valerie Stevenson Wicomico Applied Technology Center Regina Cook VICA State Department Director Jerry Day Director: Dr. Pat Martin MSDE, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning

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 Truitt Worcester Career and Technology Center Regina Cook VICA State Department Director Jerry Day MSDE, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning

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 H. Bradley Calvert Career Center Arline Buchman Mergenthaler Vo Tech H.S. 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 Center 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 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


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


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 501(c)(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.

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.

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.

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

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 themm 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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.


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.

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/board_of_directors.html


SkillsUSA Maryland

Board of Directors Application Packet

2014-2015 Election Procedures

1. Candidates must be paid professional members of SkillsUSA Maryland for the 2013-14 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.




SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors Application

Name: First name last name Home

Address: Street Address City, State Zip

Phone: Home phone Cell 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



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




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 17,000 sections and 54 state and territorial associations. Combining alumni and lifetime membership, the total number impacted is more than 320,000. SkillsUSA has served more than 10.5 million members.

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 2011, more than 16,600 teachers and school administrators served as professional SkillsUSA members and advisors. More than 1,100 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.

http://www.skillsusa.org/

http://www.workforcereadysystem.org/

http://skillsusa.org/educators/pdp.shtml

http://skillsusa.org/educators/csep.shtml

http://skillsusa.org/educators/mentoring.shtml

http://skillsusa.org/educators/careersafe.shtml


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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)

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 2013-14

“SkillsUSA: Champions At Work”

Educated and Skilled to Lead America


SkillsUSA Motto

“Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work” (SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook, page 6)

SkillsUSA Colors

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.


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 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.

Youth Development Foundation Committee Members Chair Laurie Gostley-Hackett

Manager, Philanthropy and Community Relations

Air Products

Members

Larry Teverbaugh

President and CEO

CareerSafe LLC

Tim Humes

Sponsorship Marketing Manager

Carhartt, Inc.

Cameron Ferguson

Manager, Dealer Capability Department

Caterpillar Inc.

Taryn McKenzie

Director, Building Trades and Transportation Training

Delmar, Cengage Learning

Cheri Judkins

Operations Manager, Harley-Davidson University

Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.

John Kett

President and CEO

Insurance Auto Auctions Inc.

Paul Cleveland

Manager, Mobile Sales Support

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.

Wanzel Jessie

Senior Business Manager

N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc.

Ed Prevatt

Director, ICTP and Strategic Outreach


NCCER

Alicia Smales

Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Snap-on Inc.

Jim Bohn

Director, Product Development

Bosch North America

Beverly Reid

Director, Learning and Development Department

State Farm Insurance Companies

David Zellers, V.P. Customer Services New Business Integration

Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.

Chair, SkillsUSA Championships Executive Committee

TBD

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 2011, there were more than 5,700 contestants in 94 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.

http://www.skillsusa.org/events/nlsc.shtml


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 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 (13 locations) Kansas City, Missouri

Maryland Medal count at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference: 1976 2 Bronze Medals


1977 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 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


SkillsUSA-Maryland

Facts SkillsUSA Maryland currently has over 5,000 members statewide. SkillsUSA Maryland currently has 36 active local chapters representing 23 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 78 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 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

Travel scholarship opportunities—See Web site: http://skillsusa.org/roster.html.

Stanley Tool offer 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

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


Fiscal Policy

2013-14 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.

http://www.skillsusa.org/roster.html

http://www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx


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

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/ctso.html


Chapters & Lead Advisorsby CoNEED

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Allegany Allegany Center for Career and Technical Education http://acps.allconet.org/ccte/

14211 McMullen Highway Cresaptow MD 21502 Terri Yost (office) (301) 729-6486 [email protected]

Tom Krukowsky [email protected]

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AA County Center of Applied Tech North 800 Stevenson Road Severn MD 21144 www.aacps.org/aacps/CATN/CATN%20Main.htm Fax Lead Advisor Cindy Stallings (410) 969-3100 [email protected] Secondary contact

AA County Center of Applied Technology South 211 Central Avenue, East Edgewater MD 21037 www.aacps.org/aacps/cats/index.htm Lead Advisor Michelle Dugans (410) 956-5905 [email protected] Secondary contact

Balto City Career Academy

www.oedworks.com/youthserv/career_acad.htm

101 West 24th Street Baltimore MD 21218 Lead Advisor Dawn Covington (410) 396-7454 [email protected] Secondary contact

Balto City Carver Vo-Tech High School 2201 Presstman Street Baltimore MD 21216 http://carver.baltimorecityschools.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Clorise Williams (410) 396-0553 [email protected] Michael Rosemond (410) 396-0553 [email protected]

Balto City Edmondson-Westside High School 4501 Edmondson Avenue Baltimore MD 21229 www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/3871 Fax Lead Advisor Tammy Brayboy (410) 396-8098 [email protected] Secondary contact

Balto City Forrest Park High School

http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/11456

http://acps.allconet.org/ccte/



http://www.aacps.org/aacps/CATN/CATN%20Main.htm

http://www.aacps.org/aacps/cats/index.htm

http://www.oedworks.com/youthserv/career_acad.htm

http://carver.baltimorecityschools.org/

http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/11456


3701 Eldorado Ave. Baltimore MD 21217

Rosetta Styles (410) 396-0753 [email protected]

Balto City Frederick Douglass High School

http://www1.pgcps.org/douglass/

2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway Baltimore MD 21217 Lead Advisor Lynn Patterson (410) 396-7821 [email protected] Secondary conta

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Balto City Mergenthaler Vo-Tech 3500 Hillen Road Baltimore MD 21218 http://mergenthaler.baltimorecityschools.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Malaika Jordan (410) 396-6496 [email protected]

Secondary contact

Balto City Patterson High School 100 Kane Street Baltimore MD 21224

www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/3940 Fax Lead Advisor Robin Bridgeforth (410) 396-8025 [email protected] Secondary contact Laura D'Anna (P) (410) 396-8025 [email protected]

Balto City Vivian T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street Baltimore MD 21223

http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/4546

Lead Advisor Janine Clarke-Perez (410) 984-2831 [email protected] Secondary contac

Balto County Eastern Technical High School 1100 Mace Ave. Baltimore MD 21244

https://www.edline.net/pages/ETHSFax Lead Advisor Patrick McConnell (410) 887-0190 [email protected]

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Balto County Dulaney High School 255 E. Padonia Road Baltimore MD 21093

http://www.edline.net/pages/Dulaney_High_School/ Fax Lead Advisor Jamie Gaskin (410) 887-7633 [email protected]

Balto County Milford Mill Academy 3800 Washington Ave Baltimore MD 21244

http://milfordmillhs.bcps.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Alan Berry (410) 887-0660 [email protected] Secondary contact

Balto County Overlea High School 5401 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore MD 21206

http://schools.bcps.org/schools/chs/overlea/ Fax Lead Advisor Larry Roberts (410) 887-5241 [email protected]

http://www1.pgcps.org/douglass/

http://mergenthaler.baltimorecityschools.org/




https://www.edline.net/pages/ETHS

http://www.edline.net/pages/Dulaney_High_School/


http://milfordmillhs.bcps.org/

http://schools.bcps.org/schools/chs/overlea/


Secondary contact

Balto County Soller’s Point Technical High School 325 Soller’s Point Road Baltimore MD 21222 http://sollerspoinths.bcps.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Peggy Tarburton (410) 887-7075 [email protected] Secondary contact Jack Westermeyer (410) 887-7075 [email protected]

Balto County Western School of Technology & Environmental Science 100 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore MD 21228 http://westernhs.bcps.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Lisa Christhilf (410) 887-0840 [email protected] Secondary contact

Calvert Calvert Career & Technology Academy 330 Dorsey Road Prince MD 20678 www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/schools/ccc/index. Fax Lead Advisor Elaine H Bradley (410) 535-7450 [email protected] Secondary contact

Caroline Caroline Career & Technology Center 10855 Central Avenue Ridgley MD 21660 http://cl.k12.md.us/CCTC/CCTCHome.html Fax Lead Advisor Keith Hale (410) 749-0100 [email protected] Secondary contact

Carroll Carroll County Career & Tech Center 1229 Washington Road Westminster MD 21157 www.carrollk12.org/ccctc/main.htm Fax Lead Advisor Tim Norwood (410) 751-3669 [email protected] Secondary contact

Cecil Cecil County School of Technology 900 North East Road North East MD 21901 www.ccps.org/ccst/home/index2.html Fax 410-996-6250 Lead Advisor Sara DuVall (office) (410) 996-6253 [email protected] Secondary contact Scott Eddy (410) 996-6253 [email protected]

Charles North Point High School For STI 2500 Davis Road Waldorf MD 20603 www.ccboe.com/northpoint Fax Lead Advisor Pam Jones (301) 753-1759 [email protected] Secondary contact Tony Jones (301) 753-1759 [email protected]

Charles Robert D. Stetham Educational Center 7775 Marshall Corner Rd Pomfret MD 20675 www.edline.net/pages/Stethem Fax Lead Advisor Kimberly Clements (301) 932-1003 [email protected] Secondary contac

http://sollerspoinths.bcps.org/

http://westernhs.bcps.org/

http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/schools/ccc/index


http://cl.k12.md.us/CCTC/CCTCHome.html


http://www.carrollk12.org/ccctc/main.htm

http://www.ccps.org/ccst/home/index2.html

http://www.ccboe.com/northpoint


http://www.edline.net/pages/Stethem


Dorchester Dorchester Career & Technology Center 2465 Cambridge Beltway Cambridge MD 21613 http://dctc.dcpsmd.net/ Fax 410-901-6950 Lead Advisor Charlene Zinnel (410) 901-6950 [email protected] Secondary contact

Frederick Frederick County Career & Tech Center 7922 Opossumtown Pike Frederick MD 21702 www.careertech.net Fax Lead Advisor Martha Lowry (240) 236-8500 [email protected] Secondary contact

Garrett Southern Garrett High School 345 Oakland Drive Oakland MD 21550 www.ga.k12.md.us/schools/sh/index.htm Fax Lead Advisor Loren Bowser (301) 334-9447 [email protected] Secondary contact

Harford Harford Tech High School 200 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21014 www.harfordtech.net/ Fax Lead Advisor Henry Schwartzman (410) 638-3804 [email protected] Secondary contact

Howard Applications & Research Laboratory 10920 Route 108 Ellicott City MD 21042 http://arl.hcpss.org/ Fax Lead Advisor Rhonda Lang (410) 313-6998 [email protected] Secondary contact

Kent Kent County High School 25301 Lambs Meadow Rd Whorton MD 21678

http://kchs.kent.k12.md.us/ Fax Lead Advisor Kevin Nelson (410)778-4540 [email protected]

Christa Collison (410)778-4540 [email protected]

Montgomery Damascus High School 25921 Ridge Road Damascus MD 20872

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/ Lead Advisor Raul Ortiz (301) 253-7030 [email protected] Secondary contact

Montgomery Gaithersburg High School 314 S. Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg MD 20877

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/ Lead Advisor Bruce Duncan (301) 840-4700 [email protected] Secondary contact

http://dctc.dcpsmd.net/

http://www.careertech.net/

http://www.ga.k12.md.us/schools/sh/index.htm

http://www.harfordtech.net/

http://arl.hcpss.org/

http://kchs.kent.k12.md.us/


http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/


Montgomery Thomas Edison High School of Tech 12501 Dalewood Drive Silver Spring MD 20906 www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/edison/ Fax Lead Advisor Amy Johnson (301) 962-5994 [email protected] Secondary contact

PG County Crossland High School 6901 Temple Hills Road Temple Hills MD 20748

http://www1.pgcps.org/crossland/pagelayout.aspx?pageid=158935 Lead Advisor Georgene Arneson (301) 449-4800 [email protected] Secondary contact

PG County Bladensburg High School 4200 57th Street Bladensburg MD 20710

http://www1.pgcps.org/bladensburghs/ Lead Advisor Renee Griffin (301) 877-6700 [email protected] Secondary contact

PG County Gwynn Park High School 13800 Brandywine Road Brandywine MD 20613

http://www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/ Lead Advisor Rachael Allen (301) 372-0140 [email protected] Secondary contact

PG County Laurel High School 8000 Cherry Lane Laurel MD 20707

http://www1.pgcps.org/laurelhs/page.aspx?pageid=168068 Fax Lead Advisor Gina Simpson (301) 497-2050 [email protected] Secondary contact

PG County Suitland High School 5200 Silver Hill Road Forestville MD 20747

http://www1.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/ Fax Lead Advisor Tony Dingle (301) 817-0500 [email protected] Secondary contact

QA County Queen Annes County High School 125 Ruthsburg Road Centreville MD 21617

http://www.qacps.k12.md.us/qhs/ Fax Lead Advisor Nancy Pippen (410) 758-0500 [email protected] Secondary contact

Somerset J M Tawes Technology & Career Center 7982 Crisfield Highway Westover MD 21871 www.somerset.k12.md.us/JMT/ Fax Lead Advisor Melvin Higgs (410) 651-2285 [email protected] Secondary contact

St. Mary's Dr. James A Forrest Career & Tech Center 24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown MD 20650 www.smcps.k12.md.us/schools/high/tech/ind Fax

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/edison/

http://www1.pgcps.org/crossland/pagelayout.aspx?pageid=158935

http://www1.pgcps.org/bladensburghs/

http://www1.pgcps.org/gwynnparkhs/

http://www1.pgcps.org/laurelhs/page.aspx?pageid=168068

http://www1.pgcps.org/suitlandhs/

http://www.qacps.k12.md.us/qhs/

http://www.somerset.k12.md.us/JMT/

http://www.smcps.k12.md.us/schools/high/tech/ind


Lead Advisor Bonnie Skinner (301) 475-0242 [email protected]

Eric Millham (301) 475-0242 [email protected] Secondary contact

Talbot Easton High School 723 Mecklenburg Avenue Easton MD 21601

http://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/easton-high1/ Fax Lead Advisor Janis Baird (410) 822-4180 [email protected] Secondary contact

Washington Washington County Technical High School 50 West Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown MD 21740 www.alt.wcboe.k12.md.us/mainfold/schoopa Fax Lead Advisor Marjorie Kellman (301) 766-8050 [email protected] Secondary contact

Wicomico Parkside High School CTE 1015 Beaglin Park Drive Salisbury MD 21804 www.wcboe.org/schools/phs/ Fax Lead Advisor Alison Cornish (410) 677-5144 [email protected] Secondary contact

Worcester Worcester Technical High School 6290 Worcester Highway Newark MD 21841 http://portal.techhigh.us/Pages/default.aspx Fax Lead Advisor Rick Stephens (410) 632-5050 [email protected]. Secondary contact



http://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/easton-high1/

http://www.alt.wcboe.k12.md.us/mainfold/schoopa

http://www.wcboe.org/schools/phs/

http://portal.techhigh.us/Pages/default.aspx


Advisor of the Year

The 2012-13 Advisor of the Year is Mr. Rick Stephens

Previous SkillsUSA Maryland Advisors of the Year

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.


Advisor of the Year Nomination form

2013-2014

Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/ctso.html



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]


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:


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.


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

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/new/ctso.html


SkillsUSA Maryland HONORARY LIFE MEMBER NOMINATION FORM

Name of Nominee School: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #: 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



Region 1 Eastern Region

Region 2 North Eastern Region

Region 3 Baltimore City

Region 4 Southern Region

Region 5 Central Region

Region 6 Western Region


CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

OF THE

MARYLAND ASSOCIATION

Of 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.


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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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. 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.


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

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


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


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)

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)


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


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


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


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 Trade and Industrial 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Special Committee is appointed for an immediate purpose and is dissolved when the need ceases to exist. An example of a Special Committee is the Membership Committee. In order for a chapter to operate 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.

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: “Sea Your Skills”

Dates: October 31-November 1, 2013

Location: Carousel Resort Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

*Early Registration Discount: October 4, 2013

Final Registration Deadline: October 11, 2013 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.


Statesman Award Study Guide SAMPLE (revised 9/13/12)

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


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. TBD

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 Educated and Skilled to Lead America

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 Martin O’Malley 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) Baltimore City, (4) Southern, (5) Central, and (6)Western.

21. Name the four competitive levels of SkillsUSA. Local, Regional, State and National.

22. Name three aspects of a good meeting. 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. How should you pass salt and pepper shakers? They are always passed together; even of only one is requested.

Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference.html

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference.html


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 Martin O’Malley

9. What are the duties of the officers? President – presides over meetings Vice President – takes over in absence of President, responsible for the year end 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 – Carlee Barrett b. Western Region Vice President – Zach Gregory c. Eastern Region Vice President – C Dvorak d. Secretrary – Katie Weber e. Treasurer – Payton James f. Parliamentarian – Cassidy Larwood

Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference.html

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/fall_conference.html



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


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:

http://www.careersafeonline.com/

http://www.skillsusa.org/compete/updates.shtml


a. Written tests and problem-solving exercises covering skills and related information will be 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 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 by prior to November 10th or 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.


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 per chapter

Chapter Business Procedure One per chapter

Chapter Display One per chapter

Community Service Two 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


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 Contact State Director

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

Carpentry Three per region

CNC Milling Technology Contact State Director

CNC Turning Technology Contact State Director

Collision Repair Technology Three per region

Commercial Baking Three per region

Computer Maintenance Technology Three per region

Computer Programming Three per chapter

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

Electronics Technology Three per chapter

Esthetics Three per region

Firefighting Three per region

Food and Beverage Service Three per region

Graphic Communications Three per region

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Three per region

Industrial Motor Control Three per region

Internetworking Three per region

Major Appliance Technology Three per chapter

Marine Service Technology Contact State Director


Masonry Three per region

Mechatronics Contact State Director

Medical Assisting Three per region

Motorcycle Service Technology Contact State Director

Nail Care Three per region

Nurse Assisting Three per region

Photography Three per chapter

Plumbing Three per region

Power Equipment Technology Three per chapter

Practical Nursing Contact State Director

Precision Machining Technology Three per chapter

Preschool Teaching Assistant Three per region

Residential Wiring Three per region

Robotics and Automation Technology Contact State Director

Screen Printing Technology Contact State Director

Sheet Metal Four per region

TeamWorks Three per region

Technical Computer Applications Three per region

Technical Drafting Three per region

Telecommunications Cabling Three per chapter

Television (Video) Production Three per region

Video Product Development Contact State Director

Web Design One per chapter

Welding Three per region

Welding Fabrication 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 One per chapter

Entrepreneurship One per chapter

First Aid/CPR Three per region

Health Knowledge Bowl Two per chapter

Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Three per chapter

Medical Math Six per chapter

Medical Terminology Six per chapter

Principles of Technology Three per chapter

Related Technical Math Six per chapter

Tech Prep Showcase One per cluster, per chapter


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.

Community Action Project

Design for Additive Manufacturing (AM)

Graphic Imaging Sublimation

Heavy Equipment Operation and Technology

Humanoid Robotics

Interactive Application and Game Development

Mobile Electronics Installation

Sustainability Solutions

T-shirt Design

Urban Search and Rescue

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.

http://www.skillsusa.org/demos.shtml

http://www.skillsusa.org/updates.shtml


SkillsUSA MARYLAND

REGIONAL GUIDELINES Revised – September 1, 2004


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

Baltimore City Southern

Baltimore City Calvert County Anne Arundel County Charles County

St. Mary’s County

Central 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.


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.

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***


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

http://www.mdskillsusa.org/regionals.html


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 4-5, 2014

Time: Friday Evening 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Location: Maritime Institute) Saturday: Contest: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Location: Various locations) Awards Ceremony: 6:30-8:30 pm (Location: TBA)

Location: The SkillsUSA State Championships have been held at the following locations:

Anne Arundel Community Television

Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy

Baltimore International College

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, 2013. (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 prior to

TBA (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 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 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.

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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. 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 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 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 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 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.


Contests offered at the Maryland State Leadership Skills Conference (State Championship) may include:

Leadership Development Contests

2010 2011

Action Skills 14 12

American Spirit 1 3

Chapter Business Procedure 1

Chapter Display 1 4

Community Service 3 4

Employment Applications Process 6 12

Job Interview 11 10

Job Skill Demonstration A 39 53

Job Skill Demonstration Open 10 10

Occupational Health & Safety - Single

Occupational Health & Safety - Multiple

1 1

Opening/Closing Ceremonies 1 2

Outstanding Chapter 2

Pin Design Prepared Speech

16 11

Promotional Bulletin Board 4 3

Quiz Bowl 5 5

Occupationally Related Contests

Customer Service 19 11

Engineering Technology 2 1

Entrepreneurship 2 1

First Aid/CPR 17 13

Medical Math 7 24

Medical Terminology 11 41

Related Technical Math 22 24

Demo Contests

Mobile Electronics Installation 2

Mobile Robotics Technology

Sustainability Solutions

T-shirt design 11

Welding Sculpture 1

Technical Contests 2010

2011

3-D Visualization and Animation 4 3

Advertising Design 21 17

Architectural Drafting 14 13

Audio Production 2 6

Automated Manufacturing Technology 1

3

Automotive Refinishing Technology 14 9

Automotive Service Technology 17 17

Aviation Maintenance Technology 3 3

Basic Health Care Skills 8 12

Broadcast News Production 3 7

Building Maintenance 4 1

Cabinetmaking 10 4

Carpentry 16 16

CNC Milling Technology 4 5

CNC Turning Technology 1

Collision Repair Technology 14 14

Commercial Baking 17 18

Computer Maintenance Technology 12

16

Computer Programming 1 10

Cosmetology 16 17

Crime Scene Investigation 8 9

Criminal Justice 10 9

Culinary Arts 18 18

Dental Assisting 6 6

Diesel Equipment Tech. 14 14

Electronics Applications 4

Electronics Technology 4 1

Esthetics 1 5

Firefighting 8 7

Food & Beverage Service 11 16

Graphic Communications 13 12

Health Knowledge Bowl 12

Health Occupations Professional Portfolio 3

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 13

15

Industrial Motor Control 7 11

Internetworking 14 15

Major Appliance Technology 1

Marine Service Technology

Masonry 16 17

Mechatronics

Medical Assisting 6 5

Motorcycle Service Technology 1 1


Nail Care 9 8

Nurse Assisting 13 15

Photography 10 17

Plumbing 16 12

Power Equipment Technology 3 3

Practical Nursing

Precision Machining Technology 6 7

Pre-School Teaching Assistant 11 11

Residential Wiring 16 17

Robotics & Automation Technology 1 2

Screen Printing 2 1

Sheet Metal 14 13

TeamWorks 10 10

Tech Prep Showcase 1

Technical Computer Applications 10 7

Technical Drafting 17 11

Telecommunications Cabling

Television (Video) Production 7 8

Video Product Development 2 5

Web Design 5 8

Welding 14 15

Welding Fabrication 3 5

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 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 complaint 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.

c. 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.

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

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 20-26, 2010. 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.



State Voting Delegate Application Form (Revised1/15/09)

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 for this to attend the State will fall within the jurisdiction of the school. _________ _________ Chapter Advisor Signature Date CTE Administrator Date Available at www.mdskillsusa.org/state_conference.html



National Leadership & Skills Conference NLSC

The National Leadership and Skills Conference is a showcase for career and technical education students. More than 15,000 people – including students, teachers and business partners-are participate in the week-long event. Students participate in over 90 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.


International Competitions

Every two years, hundreds of young people from 51 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.


Documents

2013-20142. Completed resume/personal data form. 3. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology Education instructor. 4. Letter of recommendation from your Career & Technology