2014 National Leadership & Skills Conference June 23-27, Conference Information Packet

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1 2014 National Leadership & Skills Conference June 23-27, 2014 Conference Information Packet

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 3 Condensed NLSC Agenda... 4 What s NEW in 2014?... 5 NLSC Registration Procedures... 7 Anticipated Conference Expenses... 9 Conference and Hotel Registration Frequently Asked Questions Additional Information Colorado Delegation Meetings / Computer Rentals Competitions / Champions Night / SkillsUSA Night / Awards Ceremony SkillsUSA Amazing Race General Rules & Regulations / Shipping Info Contest Names, Updates, Clarifications/Corrections Displays/Notebooks, Models, Resume Requirements Transportation Air Travel Ground Transportation/Shuttle Service/Bussing in Kansas City Metro Area Car Rental / Parking in Downtown Kansas City Parking Schedule / Map Parking Passes / Scooter Rental Special Items (Scholarships / Courtesy Corps / Fundraising) Student Leadership Development Scholarship NLSC / GOJO Community Service Project Hotel Courtesies/Safety/Dress Code/Planning/Packing Forms NLSC1 Form Group Room Reservation Form Trading Pin Order Form Credit Card Payment Form Special Needs Contestant Information Publicity Samples Advisor Checklist

3 INTRODUCTION This Conference Information Packet was developed to help advisors prepare for SkillsUSA s 2014 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), June 23-27, 2014 in Kansas City, MO. The packet contains information regarding registration, housing, transportation, payments, forms, etc. The state staff hopes this information will assist in guiding you through the registration process. Certainly, questions will arise, and you should feel free to contact our staff for additional help. It is recommended that you and anyone assisting in the preparation for the NLSC be thoroughly familiar with this guide before attempting to follow any of its procedures. The packet is broken down into sections, which are self-contained and may be handled separately. However, since a number of the procedures in each section are similar or coincide with those in other sections, it is recommended the advisor follow the steps below: 1. Follow the checklist in the back of this guide. You may want to remove the checklist and place it in a prominent location on your desk for easy reference. 2. Take note of due dates for forms. A list of forms to be filled out and mailed is included with this guide. The dates for processing these forms should be indicated in your office calendar. 3. Follow the procedures outlined in each section of the guide. Each section of this guide is self-explanatory, and the sample forms included in each section should assist you in filling out the official forms, some enclosed with the guide. 4. Rely on our staff for help. The staff at the SkillsUSA Colorado state office will be more than happy to help you with any registration issues you may face. Please contact Tony Raymond at or tony.raymond@cccs.edu with any questions. 3

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5 National House of Delegate Sessions WHAT S NEW IN 2014? SkillsUSA is a student-run organization, whereby student members are charged with the responsibility of governing the affairs associated with the student constitution. States are entitled to student voting delegates to represent the view of their state association within the structure of the National House of Delegates. The number of voting delegates is in proportion to each state s membership. There are two national houses of delegates: one for college/postsecondary students and one for high school students. During each of the National House of Delegate sessions, business is conducted utilizing parliamentary procedure during a three-day period as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Approximately 600 young adults, who are geographically diverse and hold various leadership roles in their local SkillsUSA chapters, come together to conduct the business of SkillsUSA. 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. TAG Tuesday The Ultimate Delegate Training Experience Delegate training just got ramped up a notch with TAG Tuesday. TAG Tuesday will lead delegates on a quest that will allow them to Train, Act and Grow (TAG) from their leadership experiences so their ability to engage more, give more and ultimately be a better delegate for their state is key. Pre-registration is required and three tracks are available: high school state officer, high school chapter member and college/postsecondary state officer or member. Leadership training for high school delegates will build upon creating successful partnerships, opportunities to get involved, managing your reputation and essentials of creating an effective organization. High school delegates will conclude their day with a hands-on, experiential activity that is sure to impact and enhance their leadership ability. 5

6 College/postsecondary delegates will have an opportunity to focus on individual skills that will kick-start their careers: successful networking, creating a marketable you and balancing personal and professional success. The college/postsecondary training will conclude with live interviews with business leaders who will offer individual feedback on resumes and interviewing techniques. Leverage, Activate and Engage Leverage will provide state officers with high energy and motivational training that focuses on servant leadership. Officers will be learning in a way that is fun and unique to the SkillsUSA experience. Participation in the training will not only develop and hone the state officers own leadership knowledge and skills, but they also will learn how to teach those leadership strategies to the state members they serve. Activate is a groundbreaking three-day leadership conference that will help SkillsUSA members find their start button through action-oriented, high energy and motivational programming. Activate is open to ALL SkillsUSA members. Engage is a teacher-training program from SkillsUSA that empowers teachers to grow their SkillsUSA chapters through the latest information and tools in employability and leadership development. Topics covered range from SkillsUSA member recruitment to classroom management techniques to engage more students and make the teacher s life easier. A highlight of this program is the opportunity to share and learn from other teachers from across the country that are passionate about SkillsUSA and helping students succeed. For more information, go to: Colorado Delegation Meetings There are two scheduled meetings of the Colorado Delegation. Both will occur at the delegation hotel. The first meeting is mandatory; it will occur on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. It is at this meeting that advisors and contestants receive their name badges and other conference related materials, including schedules and last minute information regarding contests, orientations, bus schedules, etc. All advisors and contestants should plan accordingly to attend this meeting. The second meeting is the delegation celebration and will be held on Friday, June 27 at approximately 9:00 p.m. (after the awards ceremony). At this meeting, advisors and contestants will have the opportunity to review scoring sheets. A pizza dinner will be provided. 6

7 NLSC REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ONLINE REGISTRATION ALL state associations are required to use the online registration for NLSC. This is the same system you used when registering for our state conference. Advisors will log onto the website at to begin the registration process. You should be able to transfer information from the state conference into the national registration. The NLSC Registration, Personal and Liability Release Form (which includes medical information) is REQUIRED by ALL persons attending the NLSC, not just students. If a student is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian MUST check the box at the bottom of the form indicating that the information is correct! All online registration needs to be completed through the national site by May 16, Advisors should have a copy (front and back) of the parent s/guardians health insurance card. If no insurance is available, it should be indicated on the form by checking the appropriate box. The advisor or other school official designated for entering the information into the registration system should make sure that the appropriate boxes are checked. The registrant should thoroughly read and complete the form and should make a copy of the completed form. This copy should be in the possession of the registrant at all times! Advisors should also have a copy from each of the registrants from their school. All information must be completed (including medical and emergency information) or no name badge will be issued. 7

8 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE NOTE: Students and Parents are prohibited from using the registration website. All state associations are required to use the online registration system for NLSC. VOLUNTEER GROUPS The following Volunteer NLSC groups register at this site: Alumni Conference Management Team Contest Set-up Helpers Courtesy Corps Judges National Education Team National Contest Technical Committee Members This booth will now be located outside the SkillsUSA headquarters office beginning this year. REGISTRATION In order to compete at the National Leadership and Skills Championships, members must have been bona fide SkillsUSA members (registered with National SkillsUSA and all dues paid) by March 1, There are no exceptions to this rule. 8

9 ANTICIPATED CONFERENCE EXPENSES To assist you as you make your conference plans, the chart below lists expenses for NLSC registration fees and hotel costs. CONFERENCE National Registration Fee/per person (ALL conference attendees must pay the registration fee if they are to attend any SkillsUSA function, including opening/closing ceremonies) TOTAL $ $ State Registration Fee/per person $20.00 $20.00 Total NLSC Registration Fee/per person $ HOTEL/LODGING Room Rate Per Night (Up to 4 persons per room.) Price includes the applicable taxes which everyone, even nonprofits, are required to pay. $160.00/night $160.00/night NOTE: Kansas City fire codes prevent the use of rollaway beds in our delegation hotel. A few reminders before you begin registration: For team contests, each team member must be registered individually. The interview contestants for American Spirit, Chapter Display, Promotional Bulletin Board, Occupational Health and Safety, and Outstanding Chapter must be registered as contestants. Advisors should: o Ensure that all contestants are bona fide members of SkillsUSA (registered with the National SkillsUSA office and have all dues paid by March 1, 2014). o Verify that contestants have received instruction and demonstrated knowledge of the operation and safe use of the tools and equipment they will be using in their respective contests. o o Complete all information on the registration form. Ensure that for special needs contestants the SPECIAL NEEDS CONTESTANT form (included in this document) is completed and turned in. To register your students, go to: Enter your login information (it should be the same as it was for the state conference. If you have trouble, there is online help available.) 9

10 Once you re into the system, you can use the Lookup Previous Registration button since we used this system for our state conference or the New Registrant button. If you use the Lookup Previous Registration method, you should be able to import the data you entered prior to the state conference (so you shouldn t have to enter much, if any, information). Please double check that all the information is complete and all fields are filled (including information about their program, contest and advisor information). You can click on the FORM button to the left of the registrant s name which will print out a printed NLSC1 form that you can give to the participant for updating. If there are no changes, the registration is complete other than adding their contest information (if they are competing) and making sure medical information is accurate and complete. If you use the New Registrant button, print a blank NLSC1 form from the web site by going to the Conference Tab then to Blank NLSC1 Form. Copy the form for as many participants as you have and have them complete ALL information. Have them return it to the advisor or designated school person to enter the data. A reminder: Parents and students are prohibited from using the website for registration. Please note that all contestants must provide a home address. Contestant awards and corporate gifts are mailed to homes. Do not use a school address. Medical Information This information is required for EVERYONE attending the conference! Make sure that all this information is completed for ALL participants, including advisors and chaperones. Make sure to check the appropriate box on the bottom where it states at the bottom: I have read and completely understand the Personal Liability and Medical Release Form, the Code of Conduct, and Photography and Sound Release agreements, and, by checking the box below, do hereby agree to abide by these in their entirety, accept the conditions of the agreements, and completely release SkillsUSA s national and state associations. If someone requires medical attention, it is important that we have this information and appropriate box checked. A copy of the medical liability, photo release, and code of conduct are included in this document. Insurance Coverage and Information This section explains basic insurance coverage included with the registration fee paid by a conference participant and how to go about filing a claim in case of an accident. NOTE: This is secondary coverage, which means claims will go to the primary carrier (if applicable) for payment first. ANY TREATMENT RESULTING FROM ILLNESS IS NOT COVERED BY SKILLSUSA. 10

11 Insurance Claims In cases where injuries resulting from an accident have been sustained during the dates of the NLSC, a medical claim form must be picked up at the SkillsUSA conference headquarters in Room 2103, Lobby This form should accompany the patient to the treatment center so the attending physician(s) can provide pertinent information related to the case. If a form cannot be completed at the time of the treatment, then the information must be submitted at a later date (claim forms can be submitted up to 30 days following the accident). All medical claim forms for injury resulting from an accident should be completed and returned to the SkillsUSA conference headquarters during the NLSC or mailed to the SkillsUSA National Leadership Center in Leesburg, VA. Copies will then be forwarded to the insurance company for processing and payment. Copies of itemized bills must accompany claim forms. 11

12 CONFERENCE & HOTEL REGISTRATION The national registration fee for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) will be $160 in The fee includes the $140 national fee plus a $20 Colorado state fee. The $20 state fee will not be covered by the state office and will still need to be paid by everyone attending the national conference. All conference registrations will be made by the chapter advisor ONLINE, and payments must be submitted to the SkillsUSA Colorado state office. Registration for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is $160 for ALL participating individuals and guests. This fee includes name badge, lanyard, program, SkillsUSA Night ticket, bus transportation schedule, and entrance to all conference events and Awards and Recognition booklet. No individual tickets are sold for the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, June 25. Tickets to the awards session on Friday, June 27, are available for $10 each on a limited basis. Purchase them at SkillsUSA Headquarters in Bartle Hall 2100 by Friday, June 27, at 4 p.m. Also, individual tickets for SkillsUSA Night on Thursday, June 26, may be purchased for $20. Note: The conference name badge is your entry to all functions and must be worn at all times. If a badge is lost, please report to room 2103A in Lobby 2100 of H. Roe Bartle Hall for a replacement. Your state director will receive all registration information from the national office at the conference and will distribute it to your state delegation at a meeting at the delegation s hotel. Per SkillsUSA, all state associations will conduct housing arrangements for the NLSC through the SkillsUSA Housing Bureau. All state registered participants MUST be housed in the same hotel assigned by SkillsUSA. What that means for you is that once again this year, all housing reservations and payments must be submitted to the SkillsUSA Colorado State office. 12

13 The conference registration fees should be submitted along with your hotel payment to the state office no later than May 30, Please make checks payable to SkillsUSA Colorado. We can accept credit cards for payment. The credit card form is included in this packet. The Group Room Reservation Form is included in this document. Please copy it as many times as necessary for your chapter, and send it to the STATE OFFICE no later than May 16, You can it to Tony Raymond at or fax it in to (720) ALL hotel reservations will be made by SkillsUSA Colorado State Office. Please write clearly when doing your rooming list. Please, DO NOT contact the Comfort Inn and Suites to make your own hotel reservations. It is the responsibility of the SkillsUSA Colorado state office to handle all hotel reservations for our state delegation. The Colorado delegation will be staying at the Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown, 770 Admiral Blvd., Kansas City, MO SkillsUSA will provide shuttle bus transportation (see the TRANSPORTATION section of this document). ANTICIPATED CONFERENCE EXPENSES To assist you as you make your conference plans, the chart below lists expenses for NLSC registration fees and hotel costs. CONFERENCE National Registration Fee/per person (ALL conference attendees must pay the registration fee if they are to attend any SkillsUSA function, including opening/closing ceremonies) TOTAL $ $ State Registration Fee/per person $20.00 $20.00 Total NLSC Registration Fee/per person $ HOTEL/LODGING Room Rate Per Night (Up to 4 persons may be in a room.) Price includes the applicable taxes which everyone, even nonprofits, are required to pay. $160.00/night $160.00/night NOTE: Kansas City fire codes prevent the use of rollaway beds in our delegation hotel. 13

14 Please send Group Room Reservation Forms (by May 16, 2014) and all payments (by May 30, 2014) to: SkillsUSA Colorado Attn: Tony Raymond 9101 E. Lowry Blvd. Denver, CO Room Reservation Forms can be ed to: Hotel Reservations for Parents and Guests Parents and guests can book their own reservations at the following website: 14

15 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the deadline to register for the conference? The deadline for the NLSC Registration is May 16, If you do not have your students registered by May 16, they will NOT compete at the National Conference in June. What is the deadline for room reservations? Room reservation forms are due to the state office by May 16, When is payment due? ALL PAYMENTS (registration and hotel) are due to the state office by May 30, Where do we send our money? Money collected for all registration fees is sent to the state association director. In this case, all registration fees go to: Tony Raymond, SkillsUSA Colorado State Director, 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO The national office collects payment from the state association office. You can pay by credit card. To pay by credit card, use the Credit Card Payment form included in this document. Payment instructions will also print on the Fee Summary. What is the Fee Summary and how do I find it? To find the FEE SUMMARY, click on the CONFERENCE TAB. Here you have some options: o Fee Summary This will give you a breakdown of the fees for your registration. o Registration Summary This will give you breakdown of your registrations. 15

16 I am unable to view all my schools participant records To view all records of your school participant(s) you must own them (created the record). If you are in charge of registering everyone, the SkillsUSA national office can give you rights to all the records. Please call or Judy Garrison or Susan Trent at to change user rights. The record will not save! What do I do? Look for red typed script of the problem. The system will tell you. Example: Birth date Date of birth must be entered as: MM/DD/YYYY (with a 4- digit year). To enter a contest you must select the Registration Type Contestant. If you have not selected contestant, it will not allow you to enter a contest. What is the Submit Button? The submit button will inform your state director that your registration is complete. Please follow steps 1-2-3, as directed on the website. Who do I call regarding my state delegation costs, registration and hotel and transportation questions? These calls should be directed to Tony Raymond, SkillsUSA Colorado State Director. He can be reached at (720) or at tony.raymond@cccs.edu Where can I get a blank NLSC1 Form? Advisors can (and should) print a blank NLSC1 form from the website at use your login and password to enter the site. You may create your login and password on the login page. Where can I get more information? SkillsUSA conference information will now be available and easy to access for all participants at the following link: A postcard that contains notice of information and website addresses and links will be mailed in late May. Meanwhile as more and more information becomes available for events, travel tips, safety information and scheduling, the website will 16

17 continue to be updated for SkillsUSA member convenience. The following links are active for the general public: NLSC FAQ: Airport FAQ: Hotels and Transportation: Don't Miss This at NLSC: Parking Info: Colorado Delegation Meetings ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There are two scheduled meetings of the Colorado Delegation. Both will occur at the delegation hotel. The first meeting is mandatory; it will occur on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. It is at this meeting that advisors and contestants receive their name badges and other conference related materials, including schedules and last minute information regarding contests, orientations, bus schedules, etc. All advisors and contestants should plan accordingly to attend this meeting. The second meeting is the delegation celebration and will be held on Friday, June 27 at approximately 9:00 p.m. (after the awards ceremony). At this meeting, advisors and contestants will have the opportunity to review scoring sheets. A pizza dinner will be provided. Computer Rentals Computer Express, will again be the vendor of choice for the 2014 SkillsUSA National Championships Events. If you choose another company you run the risk of no technical support for your computer during the competition. To order a computer, go to Here is a listing of the contests that require contestants to supply a computer(s) to compete: 3-D Visualization and Animation Advertising Design PC/MAC Architectural Drafting Automated Manufacturing Technology Computer Programming Robotics and Automation Technology Technical Computer Applications Technical Drafting Television Video Production Web Design 17

18 Competitions The contest floor at Bartle Hall, Municipal Auditorium and American Royal Complex will be open to the public beginning on Tuesday June 24th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. During this time, there will be orientations going on and a few preliminary contest events. Wednesday June 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Limited competition will begin in Bartle Hall, Municipal Auditorium and American Royal Complex. Thursday June 27th All competitions begin at 8 a.m. in Bartle Hall, Municipal Auditorium and American Royal Complex. They will close promptly at 5 p.m. See official program for exact times and details. Admission is free and open to the public at the times listed above. No access will be allowed to anyone other than credentialed personnel prior to the start times listed. Champions Night at Barney Allis Plaza (bus transportation provided from outlying hotels) Champions Night is sponsored by SkillsUSA for students and advisors. Join other SkillsUSA members for a night of fun, music, food and prizes on Tuesday, June 24 from 7-10 p.m. at Barney Allis Plaza, across the street from Marriott Downtown Kansas City. SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun will be on Thursday, June 26 th. The admission ticket is included with all paid registrations. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20 at the booth outside Room 2103A. Awards Ceremony The Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Kemper Arena. Admission is included for all paid registrants. Extra tickets can be purchased for $10 each, but seating is limited and the tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. You can purchase tickets at the door at Kemper Arena or at the booth outside Room 2103A. The entire awards ceremony will be broadcast live via Internet. For more information, go here: 18

19 SkillsUSA Amazing Race On Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., SkillsUSA s Amazing Race will return to TECHSPO! This program is similar to the TV show where participants are challenged to perform various tasks and move quickly through the TECHSPO territory in order to learn more about exhibitors and win prizes. In addition, SkillsUSA's Amazing Race provides interactive fun for students and adults. The "passport" will be distributed through the state delegation conference materials included at the registration appointment at the beginning of the week. Participants will be challenged to find different SkillsUSA products in exhibit booths throughout the show in designated TECHSPO booths. Once at the correct booth, participants must either perform a task or duty in order to qualify for a stamp on their passport card. There are two Roadblocks included in the race. Each roadblock will delay the participant and require a bit more effort to earn the stamp. After completing pit stops 1-11 (out of 12), the participant must report to the 12th and final destination and turn in the card at the final booth. The race will conclude at the SkillsUSA Alumni booth where membership will be encouraged. Prizes will be distributed at the alumni booth to participants who complete the race. There is a limited quantity of prizes, so it will be important to complete the race in a timely manner. However, there will be a drawing for a prize which will be announced at the award ceremony. All participants in SkillsUSA's Amazing have a chance to win! 19

20 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Advisors and students are reminded to refer to the Official SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards and SkillsUSA Championship Updates ( for specific requirements and critical updates for contestants and organization of contests. Display / Career Pathways Showcase Contest Entries & Large Tool Boxes The official freight company for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is YRC Freight. You will find information on how and when to ship your displays and materials by going to the SkillsUSA website at Even if you are not using YRC Freight, please use the shipping label that can be downloaded at YRC will start receiving freight on May 1 and will need to have all freight received no later than June 15. If, for any reason, you are unable to meet these required dates, or if you have other questions, please contact the YRC Representative, Jill Osborn or Howie Johnson. Jill can be reached at or at jill.osborn@yrcw.com. Howie Johnson can be reached at (406) or at howie.johnson@yrcfreight.com. They will make every effort to comply with your needs. If you need any additional assistance on arranging for your shipments to be picked up, you may contact their Exhibit Transportation Service at A representative will also be onsite to assist you with your shipping needs at the end of the competition at the Middle Aisle, South End, Third Level, Bartle Hall. Promotional Bulletin Board We will not be accepting small or lightweight package shipments (70 lbs. or less) for YRC Freight. Instead, please use United Parcel Service for these items and ship them directly to your hotel. Mark the package(s) HOLD FOR ARRIVAL and your name. DO NOT SHIP TO YRC FREIGHT. 20

21 Official Contest Names On the following page is a list of SkillsUSA Championships official contest names and abbreviations, followed by a number of competitors allowed in each contest. You must register the total number of team members required. An exception is granted only in the case of an emergency whereby one team member had to drop out within five (5) days of the competition. No exception will be granted for Automated Manufacturing Technology, Audio/Radio Production, Broadcast News Production, Television (Video) Production, and Web Design teams. If a team member drops out, a substitute must be registered to complete the team, or they will be disqualified. Contest Updates, Clarifications and Corrections Please visit to review any contest updates, rules, clarification and corrections. This is imperative to avoid any potential disqualification. Displays and Notebooks Displays and notebooks are denoted by an asterisk (*). All of these contests require an interview student to be selected in advance of the competition. Only the interview student is the competitor all other students must be registered as OTHER. Models Models participating in Action Skills and Job Demonstration are NOT contestants and must be registered as OTHER. Résumé Requirement All competitors must create a one-page hard copy résumé and submit this to the technical committee chair at the contest orientation. Failure to do so will result in a 10 point penalty. Competitors can bring a résumé to the contest on the day of competition; however, the penalty will remain in effect. 21

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23 TRANSPORTATION Air Travel - Discounts SkillsUSA has partnered with American Airlines for a 5% discount on regularly published fares, even sales prices, to attend the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). Travel dates are between June 10-28, 2014, and the destination airport is MCI (Kansas City International). The authorization number is A7864DD. The discounted tickets can be booked online at for AA/AE flights only, without a ticketing charge, allow at least one business hour for AA.com loading. Use the authorization number noted above without the preceding A as the AA.com Promotion Code. May not apply to some contracts. Tickets can also be purchased through the agency of record, or by calling American Airlines Meeting Services at For American Airlines ticketing, the form of payment must be money order, certified/cashier s check, valid credit card. A separate $25 USD reservation service charge will apply per ticket (subject to change). Agency Reservation/Booking Requirements o Reservations/bookings created by an agency under the terms of this agreement must have the following statement including your contract Authorization Number, in the General Facts field of the PNR: AA Contract Booking AXXXXXX. Failure to provide this information will result in autocancellation of unticketed space. o Use of Authorization Number provided by American Airlines Group & Meeting Travel constitutes an understanding of the terms and conditions required to apply group pricing. Agency Claim Instructions o Reservations created specifically for this agreement may be claimed once the authorization number has been assigned. Agencies ticketing on Sabre may claim once the PRN is created. o o Do not remove or alter the corporate name field. Itinerary changes, other than simple schedule changes, must be done by American Airlines Group & Meeting Travel. 23

24 Discount Information o Valid for percentage discount travel from all markets where American Airlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, codeshare and all oneworld Alliance Partner (collectively American Airlines ) provide service. Travel is not valid on codeshare flights operated by Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, WestJet, Cape Air, JetStar Airways, or Qatar Airways. Not valid in conjunction with any other discount. Ground Transportation - Mass Movement for Outlying Hotels In an effort to improve on the existing transportation system, SkillsUSA will continue a service for outlying hotels (outside of the downtown area of Kansas City). There will be a specific number of buses to pick up and transport passengers from the outlying hotels during the following mass movement periods: Tuesday Evening: Champions Night, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Opening Ceremony, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday Mornings: Contestant movement to Bartle Hall, 6:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Friday Evening: Awards Ceremony at Kemper Arena, 4:30 6:00 p.m. Shuttle Service Regular shuttle service will continue for all other events throughout the conference. Bus service will run every 15 minutes during peak movement times in the mornings and evenings. During mid-afternoons, the shuttle service will run from hotels every 30 minutes instead of every 15 minutes. Bussing in the Kansas City Metro Area State associations are provided with local bus service from assigned delegation hotels to major events of the conference. A list of times where buses will shuttle is included in this information packet. Those events include: Daily shuttle service beginning on Sunday of conference week from the hotels to the convention center in downtown Kansas City. Transportation to Kemper Arena for the Opening and Awards Ceremonies (Wednesday and Friday evenings). Transportation to Champions Night (Tuesday evening) / Alumni 5K Race (Friday morning) Transportation to SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun (Thursday evening) Bus transportation for tours, Leverage, Activate and Engage and other training, community service programs and other special programs will be handled outside of the conference shuttle system. If conference participants sign up for these or other programs, separate information on transportation will be provided. 24

25 Need a Rental Car for NLSC? Book It!! The following companies are offering special rates for SkillsUSA Members, Alumni and Business Partners: AVIS: In order to receive the best car rental rates available through Avis, please use the following Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number T Call to make reservations directly at or reserve a car online: Enterprise: Visit or call RENT-A-CAR. When booking on line: enter 05A3251 in the Corporate Account Source Code field. Then enter SKI as the first 3 letters of the account name. When calling the 800 number you need to provide the account number. Hertz: SkillsUSA Members can save up to 10 percent off your car rental with Hertz. Your discount CDP# is the key! Wherever your travel takes you, close to home or around the world, your CDP# is the key to special savings. Be sure to include it in all of your reservations. Click here for the lowest rates, special offers and information about Hertz locations, vehicles and services. Or call Hertz at Parking in Downtown Kansas City Parking is limited in the downtown Kansas City area. To assist our guests, SkillsUSA will provide free parking at Kemper Arena, with shuttle service back to the SkillsUSA conference at H. Roe Bartle Hall. Please keep in mind that you are advised to take safety precautions when parking in public lots in downtown Kansas City. It is recommended to remove your valuables or lock them in the trunk. To park your car at Kemper from downtown Kansas City, Missouri: (Driving From Bartle Hall): Follow 12th Street to Genessee and take a left on Genessee to Kemper. After you park your car at Lot B at Kemper, meet the shuttle bus, destination-downtown Kansas City at the TeamWorks entrance at the American Royal building. To return to Kemper Arena and pick up your car, meet the shuttle bus on the corner between Wyandotte and 14th Street near Bartle Hall Conference Center. Parking will be available on a first-come, first served basis as follows: 25

26 Parking Schedule at Kemper Lot B: Tuesday, June 25-8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26-6 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, June 27-6 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 28-6 a.m.-4 p.m. Additional Parking Options Downtown: 1. 16th & Baltimore Surface lot, $3/day or $5/day for special events Central Parking Garage $10/day 3. Wyandotte Garage Go east on 12th St. from Broadway; turn left on Baltimore to 1020 Baltimore Ave. - $1 every 20 min, Daily max of $10 4. Block 89 Garage Private Garage, only open after 5 p.m. for event parking 5. Municipal Parking Garage Limited parking passes will be available for sale at SkillsUSA Headquarters Sunday and Monday. The passes are active Monday-Friday - $45 for the week 6. Town Pavilion Parking East on 12th St from Broadway, on the right side between Walnut and Grand - After 5 p.m. parking only, $5 flat rate 7. One Kansas City Place Garage Not open for event parking 8. Crowne Plaza Hotel Parking $15 self-parking, valet $19 and $12 for event parking 9. Cathedral Parking Garage Located at 13th & Broadway - across from H. Roe Bartle Hall - Limited parking passes on sale at SkillsUSA headquarters on Monday and Sunday - Active Monday-Friday - Week pass $ Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (Arts District) 17th & Central First 30 minutes is free, after 30 minutes $5 or $7 for special events 11. Lots at 13th & Wyandotte (Private Lot that is used by Crown Plaza Hotel only) & Broadway lot - $6/ 0-4 hours, $12/ 4-12 hours, $10 for event parking. Lock box system on site th & Wyandotte Surface lot, $5 lock box system on site. $8 event th & Baltimore Pay meter option, $5/ 0-3 hours, $10/ 3+ hours, after 4 pm $10 Cash, School Checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. A map of the immediate downtown area with other parking options will be provided there. State association directors will receive one complimentary parking pass in their packets. 26

27 Parking Passes Parking passes for conference week will be sold on-site only in Lobby 2100 for the following parking lots: o o Municipal Auditorium Garage, under Barney Allis Plaza (covered parking, unlimited in and out privileges with entrance/exit on Wyandotte between 12th and 13th Streets during your conference.) Cards are activated Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2014 only. The cost will be $45 for the week. A plastic card is provided and must be returned to parking attendant the last time used. Cathedral Parking Passes $45. Monday-Friday, June Located at 13th and Broadway Streets. Passes will be on sale from the SkillsUSA Conference Offices, located this year in Lobby 2100 (north side of 13th Street), during the following days and times: Sunday, June 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, June 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. VISA and MasterCard are also accepted. Motorized Scooters Available For our guests who may need special assistance, Chuck's Mobility Center in Kansas City, Mo., has available for rent wheelchairs and motorized scooters during the conference. To receive more information, or to make a reservation, contact Chuck at , or or Weekly rental cost for scooters is $160 that includes delivery and pick up. Make sure to mention SkillsUSA for special pricing. Scooters will be delivered to SkillsUSA registration office 2103A on Saturday, June 21 and picked up on Saturday, June

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32 GOJO-Sponsored Community Service Project On Friday, June 27th, students attending NLSC have the opportunity to give-back by donating their time helping with a community service project. This year s community service event sponsor is GOJO Industries, Inc. GOJO is the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions. Their broad portfolio includes hand cleaning, hand washing, hand sanitizing and skin care formulas under the GOJO, PURELL and PROVON brand names. There will be five community service projects at designated locations in Kansas City and the projects will involve approximately 400 SkillsUSA volunteers. Starting May 1, state association directors will be able to register volunteers. Additional registration instructions and information will be provided before May 1. All volunteers must be registered online. This year, volunteers will have several options to lend their talents: Harvester's Food Bank - help pack food at the region's largest food bank Kansas City Parks and Recreation help clear invasive brush, gardening and landscaping, clear trails, and clean up parks in neighborhoods City Union Mission help with cleaning and painting Hope and Faith - help with various gardening activities, painting, fixing and organizing donated furniture; organizing clothing in their warehouse and showroom The John Wornall House Museum help with yard clean-up and gardening Deadline for registration will be June 1. If you have questions, please contact Byekwaso Gilbert at: bgilbert@skillsusa.org. 32

33 Hotel Courtesies, Safety, Dress Code, Planning, Packing SkillsUSA members have a nationwide reputation of high standards to uphold. Keep in mind it is our good reputation that enables you to take pride in your organization. The following is a list of hotel courtesies and suggestions to which registrants should give serious consideration: Registrants should tip the bellhop when he/she takes them to their room(s) about $1 per bag and when he/she answers room service about 15% of price. Participants should tip for meals about 15% of price Participants will not open hotel windows or throw objects out of the windows (an offense subject to police action) Participants should always be considerate of other guests in the hotel. Participants should consider their stay in their hotel room as being a guest in someone s home and should conduct their behavior in the same manner, keeping their sleeping rooms neat and clean at all times. Participants are expected to respect and obey hotel security procedures and safety procedures including fire alarms, cleared stairwells, security doors and lighting, and posted notices must be followed at all times. Code of Conduct and rules established by chaperone(s) and/or hotel rules must be followed at all times. Hotels may charge for any call from rooms, either to another room in the hotel or outside. Hotel Safety In addition to observing all hotel security and safety procedures, participants should identify nearest exits on the floor of both sleeping room and state meeting room. In the event of a hotel fire, or emergency situation, hotel elevators will not operate. To obtain additional emergency information for state delegation hotels, visit: 33

34 Dress Code Registrants traveling as a group should remember they are representing SkillsUSA and forming a public impression of the organization. When traveling, registrants are not required to wear official SkillsUSA attire, but they are encouraged to wear clothing with the SkillsUSA logo for example, an embroidered polo shirt with khaki slacks. At all times, whether traveling or during the conference, registrants overall appearance should be clean and neat. Their attire should be appropriate for the occasion. Contestants must follow the clothing requirements in the official technical standards for their contests. During formal events such as the opening and awards ceremonies, official SkillsUSA attire is required. NLSC Attire at Champions Night The SkillsUSA Night and Champions Night at Power & Light will be held on Tuesday, June 25, and the dress code is as follows: all attendees are required to wear a SkillsUSA logo shirt. This can be a state T-shirt or polo shirt. As with all SkillsUSA conference events, the official conference name badge/lanyard and holder are also required for entrance. Dress Code for Award Winners to be Strictly Enforced Photos of medalists and industry supporters are used in trade and SkillsUSA publications. It s important that all members demonstrate their professionalism by looking the part. Therefore, the national Board of Directors has ruled that all contestants receiving medals at the ceremony must be dressed in official SkillsUSA attire or SkillsUSA Championships work clothing. Winners who are dressed inappropriately will not be allowed on stage. Other attire, jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, boots and sandals are not allowed. Please leave behind any cameras, purses, hats and other spirit items, including blinking lights, glow sticks, etc. As defined in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards, official attire begins with the red blazer or windbreaker. For women, it also includes a white blouse [collarless or small-collared], black dress skirt or black dress slacks, black sheer [not opaque] or skintone seamless hose, and black shoes. For men, official attire includes the blazer plus a white dress shirt, solid black tie, black dress slacks, plain black socks, and black dress shoes. 34

35 Pins and Name Badges While SkillsUSA encourages delegates to develop their potential through association with individuals from all states, including the trading of state pins, they are reminded that they need to be mindful to present themselves as professionals, especially when wearing official SkillsUSA attire. The following information should be used as a guide when wearing official SkillsUSA attire. How to Wear Pins on Official SkillsUSA attire Statesman s Award and PDP Pins: Students are to be quite proud of themselves as they earn PDP awards. Encourage students to show what they have accomplished by wearing their PDP pins. It is your/student s choice as to whether they earn pins for completing each PDP degree. Pins can be worn on the official SkillsUSA blazer or on other SkillsUSA clothing. Statesman s awards and PDP pins should be worn side by side and centered 1/4-inch above the SkillsUSA blazer breast pocket. The Statesman s Award pin goes on the left. If only one pin is worn, it should be centered about ¼-inch above the breast pocket. Only one Statesman s Award and one PDP pin should be worn those representing the highest degree attained. Name Badges/Conference Pins: Name badges should be centered at the widest portion of the right lapel. Conference pins should be centered ½-inch below the officer badge/pin. Officer Pins: Officer pins should be centered on the left lapel. The top of the pin aligns with the widest portion of the label. The year is centered vertically to the right of the officer pin. The officer guard dangles from the chain. 35

36 Students: Be prepared for a great trip to Kansas City and the SkillsUSA National Conference! Ensuring a good experience means being prepared! Here are few items to consider in preparing for the National Conference: Be sure you know your travel schedule and trip details. If in doubt, check with your advisor well before departure day. If you are a SkillsUSA contestant or delegate, check to be sure you have the proper work uniform, SkillsUSA official attire for the Awards Ceremony, and all tools or equipment specified for your contest. If you need clothing or tools, acquire these items well ahead of time. Rules and requirements are different for national events than for state events and can change year to year. Be sure you have the latest rules for your contest. Visit the National SkillsUSA website at for the latest SkillsUSA contest updates and conference information. If you would like a copy of the rules for any contest, purchase them online from Planning and Packing - Tips for Students Take the time to think through what you will need, and then pack accordingly. Leave your itinerary with family Tag your luggage inside and out Bring a calling card or a cell phone Bring your cell phone charger Have your advisor s cell phone number Carry your medical insurance card Bring a list of family phone numbers Leave expensive jewelry at home Bring an alarm clock If you take prescription medicine, bring a supply with you Bring some extra cash for emergencies Bring two pairs of comfortable shoes Write down your schedule for the week including any meetings, contest times, state meetings, etc. Reminder: No backpacks or large tote bags are allowed at the opening/closing ceremonies. 36

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41 SKILLSUSA COLORADO TRADING PINS You may purchase your SkillsUSA Colorado State Trading Pin through the Colorado State Office. Pins will also be available for sale through the state advisor at the conference. The pins are $1 each and look like: PIN ORDER FORM You may use the form below to order pins, or you can purchase pins during the state delegation meeting at the hotel in Kansas City. There are a limited number of pins, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Your order form must be mailed with a check or money order or credit card to: Name: School: Mailing Address: SkillsUSA Colorado, Attn: Tony Raymond 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO City: State: Zip Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Number of Pins: X $1.00 = $ Method of Payment: Check Credit Card (use included form) 41

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