2013 National Leadership & Skills Conference June 24-28, Conference Information Packet

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1 2013 National Leadership & Skills Conference June 24-28, 2013 Conference Information Packet

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 3 NLSC Registration Procedures... 4 What s NEW in 2013?... 5 NLSC Registration Instructions... 7 Contestant Registration General Rules & Regulations / Shipping Info Contest Names, Updates, Clarifications/Corrections Displays/Notebooks, Models, Resume Requirements Conference & Hotel Registration Bussing in Kansas City Parking in Downtown Kansas City Scooter Rental/Rental Car Information Computer Rentals Anticipated Conference Expenses Alumni/Guest/Parent Hotel Reservations & Form Conference Participation Information Colorado Delegation Meetings/Insurance Information Tentative Conference Agenda Personal Liability & Medical Release Forms (NLSC1 Forms) Special Items / Scholarship Opportunities Community Service Project/National Courtesy Corps Trading Pin Order Form Credit Card Payment Form Hotel Courtesies/Safety/Dress Code/Planning/Packing Resume Requirements Student Leadership Development Scholarship Special Needs Contestant Form Publicity Samples Advisor Checklist Group Room Reservation Form

3 INTRODUCTION This Conference Information Packet was developed to help advisors prepare for SkillsUSA s 2013 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), June 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 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

4 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 the medical release) is required by all persons attending the NLSC, not just students. If a student is under 18, a parent or guardian MUST check the box! All online registration needs to be completed through the national site by May 3, A copy (front and back) of the parent s/guardians health insurance card should be attached to the form. If no insurance is available, the parent/guardian/student must check the appropriate box. 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! It is also recommended that advisors have a copy of all registrants from their school. All information must be completed or no name badge will be issued. 4

5 WHAT S NEW IN 2013? Leverage, Activate and Engage! Leadership Training Formerly known as SkillsUSA State Officer 101/201 and Advisor Training, Leverage, Activate and Engage is a new concept to student training for members, officers and advisors. Leverage will provide OFFICERS with high energy and motivational training that focuses on servant leadership. State 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: *REMINDER* 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: 5

6 Tuesday Evening: Champions Night at Power & Light District, 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 at Power and Light (Tuesday evening) / Alumni 5K Race (Wednesday 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. 6

7 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. Advisors should print a blank NLSC1 form from the website at use your login and password to enter the site. You may create our login and password on the login page. Registration Information From the MY REGISTRATIONS page, there are a couple of different ways to register your contestants: Register Participant from a Prior Conference o Since the registration website was used for our state conference, you can use the LOOKUP PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS button on the bottom right. Follow the instructions. If the person is listed, you ll be able to bring over all of his/her information. o PLEASE ENSURE THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT, INCLUDING THE DIVISION THE CONTESTANT WILL BE COMPETING IN!! We had several students have to change their division at the state conference because they were not registered correctly as either a secondary or postsecondary student! If a student competes in the wrong division, they may be disqualified from competition!!! o Return to the previous page on the registration screen and click on the NLSC1 button to the left of their name. This will print out his/her form. Give this to the participant for updating. If there are no changes, the registration is complete other than adding contest information (if they are competing) and updating liability information. 7

8 New Participant Not Registered On Our Site o Go to the Conference Tab Blank NLSC1 form. o Please print one copy of the NLSC1 form for as many participants as you have and give it to the people who are participants. Have them provide ALL of the information and have it returned to you to be entered into the system. Home Addresses: You must provide a home address. Contestant awards are mailed to homes plus any corporate information regarding gifts, etc. Medical Liability REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS! This is required for EVERYONE attending the conference! Make sure that this form is completed for ALL participants, including advisors and chaperones. Make sure to check the appropriate box on the bottom where it states: I have read and completely understand the Personal Liability and Medical Release Form, the Code of Conduct, 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. o IF SOMEONE REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE THIS INFORMATION AND APPROPRIATE BOX CHECKED!!! 8

9 Registration FAQ: Reports o Click on the CONFERENCE TAB. Here you have some options: Fee Summary This will give you a breakdown of the fees for your registration. Registration Summary This will give you breakdown of your registrations. I am unable to view all my school s participant records o To view your school s participant(s), you must have created the record. If you are in charge of registering anyone, you need to make sure you have the rights to the records. Please contact your state director if you need help with this or call or jgarrison@skillsusa.org. What happens if it says the record will not save? o To enter a contest, you must select REGISTRATION TYPE CONTESTANT. If you have not selected CONTESTANT, it will not allow you to enter a contest. o Also, you may have a field that is blank. Correct the error/fill in the missing information. Where is the SUBMIT button? o There is a SUBMIT REGISTRATION button on the top right of the screen that will the state director when your registration is complete. What are the SHOW STEPS (HIDE STEPS) or SHOW FEE (HIDE FEE) buttons? o These buttons are listed on the top right side under the Conference tab My Registrants. Instructions are provided (Show Steps) to tell you how to register participants. Instructions are provided (Show Fee) to inform individuals the cost and where to mail their registration fees. Who do I call regarding hotel and transportation questions? o Please call Tony Raymond at or him at tony.raymond@cccs.edu. 9

10 What is the deadline to register for the conference? o The registration deadline is May 3, No changes can be made after this date. Where do we send the money? o 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 from the state association office. You can pay by credit card, but there will be an extra 4% fee added. The form is available as part of this packet. Who do I call regarding Hotel and Transportation Questions? o These calls should be directed to your state director, Tony Raymond at , or tony.raymond@cccs.edu. Contestant Registration To register a contestant for an individual contest or team contest, you will use the NLSC Registration Personal and Liability Release Form (NLSC1) as mentioned above. 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: Ensure that all contestants are bona fide members of SkillsUSA. 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. 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. 10

11 General Rules and Regulations Refer to the Official SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards and SkillsUSA Championship Updates ( for specific requirements for contestants and organization of contests. Display / Career Pathways Showcase Contest Entries 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. 11

12 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. 12

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14 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 $140 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 26. Tickets to the awards session on Friday, June 28, are available for $10 each on a limited basis. Purchase them at SkillsUSA Headquarters in Bartle Hall 2100 by Friday, June 28, at 4 p.m. Also, individual tickets for SkillsUSA Night on Thursday, June 27, may be purchased in Bartle Hall 2100 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. Contestants are asked to NOT attach state trading pins to name badges. 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. 14

15 The conference registration fee should be submitted along with your hotel payment to the state office no later than June 3, Please make checks payable to SkillsUSA Colorado. We do can accept credit cards for payment however, there is a 4% fee for using a credit card. The credit card form is included in this packet. The Group Room Reservation Form is included in this document. It is a PDF form; please complete it on the computer, print it out and mail it to the STATE OFFICE no later than May 10, ALL hotel reservations will be made by SkillsUSA Colorado State Office. A copy of the rooming form is attached to this packet. Feel free to copy as needed. If you cannot complete the form on the computer, 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 below). 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 at Power and Light (Tuesday evening) / Alumni 5K Race (Wednesday 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. 15

16 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. 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, destinationdowntown 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: 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. 16

17 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. 17

18 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 22 and picked up on Saturday, June 29. 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

19 Computer Rentals Computer Express will again be the vendor of choice for the 2013 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 19

20 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. $145.00/night $145.00/night NOTE: Kansas City fire codes prevent the use of rollaway beds in our delegation hotel. Please send Group Room Reservation Forms and all payments to: Colorado SkillsUSA 9101 E. Lowry Blvd. Denver, CO Room Reservation Forms can be faxed to: Attention Tony Raymond 20

21 Hotel Reservations for Parents and Guests At the request of many state associations and to relieve the limited availability at some hotels, National SkillsUSA has blocked rooms specifically for parents and guests. Parents and guests can register by completing the attached form on the next page, or by following this web link to make reservations online: Instructions are provided on the website. Click on: Make your NLSC Hotel Reservations Online and follow the prompts. Deadline: New reservations must be made using the attached form before May 24, After that date, all new reservations must be made through the selected hotel on the sheet. 21

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23 Conference Participant Information Now Online! 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 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: Save Money on Travel 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) in Kansas City, Mo., between June 10-30, There are three easy ways to book and save: Visit and enter promo code 1963DK Call American Airlines Meeting Services desk at and provide the agent with code 1963DK. Purchase ticket through a travel agent and mention 1963DK. Terms and Conditions Discount is valid June 10-30, 2013 from any destination served by American Airlines to Kansas City (MCI). Discount is available to anyone attending the event. Save a booking fee by using For questions, please call , Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. 23

24 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 24 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 28 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. 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. 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. 24

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31 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) ** ** Note: There is a 4% additional charge to pay via credit card. 31

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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. All participants attending the Champions Night at Power and Light Sunday night are required to wear the SkillsUSA Official t-shirt. No one will be admitted unless they are wearing the t-shirt. 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 skin-tone 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. FYI pin towels may be available for purchase. 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 at Kemper Arena for opening/closing ceremonies. 36

37 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. 37

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45 Advisor Checklist All students and advisors registered at NLSC registration site. (May 3, 2013 deadline) Hotel Group Reservation Form completed and submitted to state office. (May 10, 2013 deadline) Payment of NLSC registration fee and hotel fee sent to the state office. (June 3, 2013 deadline). Please note: You can use the included CTSO Credit Card Payment form to pay registration and hotel fees. Note that there is an additional 4% fee to pay by credit card. Copies made of all student registration forms and insurance information for students and advisor (student should carry information at all times during the conference). Student resumes uploaded to SkillsUSA website All travel arrangements completed. (Airline, rental car, school van/bus etc.) Pin order form turned in along with check, money order or credit card. Please note: You can use the included CTSO Credit Card Payment form to pay for trading pins. Note that there is an additional 4% fee to pay by credit card. Registration completed online for Timberland Day of Service ( Password is Timberland. All registrants must be registered online this year. Scholarship forms completed and returned to State Director for signature Special Needs Contestant forms completed and returned to State Director for signature (May 7, 2013) 45

46 GROUP ROOM RESERVATION FORM Type Key S = Secondary (High School) Student P = Postsecondary Student O = Observer A = Advisor/Adult X = In Charge SkillsUSA Colorado School: Arrival Date: / / Departure Date: / / Page of Last Name, First Name Type M/F Accommodations 1. One person, one bed 2. Two people, one bed 3. Two or more people, two beds 4. Rollaway requested Last Name, First Name Type M/F Accommodations 1. One person, one bed 2. Two people, one bed 3. Two or more people, two beds 4. Rollaway requested Last Name, First Name Type M/F Accommodations 1. One person, one bed 2. Two people, one bed 3. Two or more people, two beds 4. Rollaway requested Last Name, First Name Type M/F Accommodations 1. One person, one bed 2. Two people, one bed 3. Two or more people, two beds 4. Rollaway requested Last Name, First Name Type M/F Accommodations 1. One person, one bed 2. Two people, one bed 3. Two or more people, two beds 4. Rollaway requested