STATE CONFERENCE 2018

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1 STATE CONFERENCE 2018

2 WHAT: NYS SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference WHERE: The NYS State Conference will be held at: New York State Fairgrounds WHEN: April 25-27, 2018 REGISTER: Online at SkillsUSA-register.org

3 LETTER FROM THE STATE DIRECTOR Dear Advisors, As you prepare to register for the State Leadership Conference, please read the following information carefully. The following packet contains all the information you need to register your students for this year s conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at , or bpotter@nysskillsusa.org. Please note the following: ALL conference pre-registration payments or po's must be received NO LATER than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2018 The conference registration fee is $ Pre Conference registration will be online by December 1, 2017 and should be filled in and sent to Midge McCloskey by February 9, Conference registration will be conducted online at the National SkillsUSA registration site: All competitors must be Skills members by March 1, Hotel forms are due to Christie Bravos by March 28, 2018 through the forms@nysskillusa.org link.. Room rates are single $300.00, double $ Hotel assignments will be posted by April 9, Hotel: Check in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Please do not arrive before this. Black pants/skirt, white dress shirt & tie or blouse, or white polo shirt are the minimum dress requirement for all official activities. Competition dress must be worn during all competitions. Check standards for competition dress. A copy of the rooming form is included in this packet. Please use the form online. A tentative program will be posted when available. The competition theme is: SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Job Ready Day One Also included in this packet are the state pin design contest guidelines. The state pin design is due to me by January 5, 2018 If you have a student that is interested in being a state officer for next year please have your students fill out the attached application form. Please have interested candidates complete the Officer Application packet. A copy of the form is included in this Call to Conference and is posted on the NYS SkillsUSA website at Thank you Bruce Potter NYS SkillsUSA Director

4 IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES DATE ACTIVITY NOTES November 5,6,7,2017 Fall Leadership The Desmond, Albany Students need to be SkillsUSA members February/March Area Competitions Strongly recommended: Complete Area conferences as early as possible in February and March February 2018 Career and Technical Education Month February 2,3,2018 New Officer Screening Genesee Grand Hotel Paperwork must be to Bruce Potter by February 3, 2017 February 9, 2018 State Pre-Registration Due Only pay per contest, advisors, team members, and delegates can be paid in the final payment. February 6, 2018-March 16, 2018 Online registration for N Y S SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships Registration Site March 1, 2018 Membership All membership due online. Students registered after this date will not be able to compete at states. March 28, 2018 State hotel Forms Due Advisors are to send to: forms@nysskillsusa.org April 9, 2018 State Hotel Assignments posted April 9, 2018 NYS Registration site reopens for changes Make all final changes online. April 12, 2018 April 25-27, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 22, 2018 June 25-29, 2018 NYS Registration site closes. All payments are due. NYS SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships Deadline for online registration for NLSC Payment and housing form deadline for conference registration and hotel. SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Championships, Louisville, KY Please submit: All conference registration fees All Conference Rooming Fees All changes NYS Fairgrounds Syracuse, If first place NY winner cannot attend notify Bruce Potter ASAP All payments or po's must be received by the N Y S SkillsUSA Office by 5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel 830 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY July 24-27, 2018 Summer leadership training Doubletree 225 Water Street Binghamton, NY 13901

5 Instructions for Spring Leadership Registration 1. Go to the skillsusa-register.org 2. Go to Join and log in 3. After you log in click on the click here for conference tab and choose Spring Leadership 4. Click new registrant 5. Choose student 6. Fill in name, address, registration type, t-shirt size and birth date (make sure you put in both) If you do not put in all the information it will not save. 7. Hit save and go on to the next student 8. Remember to register the advisors 9. You do not need to or send me your registration, I can access it from the web site 10. Use the t-shirt form on the nysskillsusa.org forms page only for additional t-shirts

6 SkillsUSA NEW YORK Leadership & Skills Conference 2018 Go To forms on the NYS SkillsUSA Web site to find all forms needed: STUDENT AND ADVISOR HOTEL RESERVATION FORM FYI Rates: Single - $300 pkg. (includes meals) Double - $200 pkg. per person (includes meals) Extra night - $100 (NO MEALS) Occupancy for one hotel room for two consecutive days Rates include the following: 1. Gratuity 2. Meals 1. Dinner on Wednesday & Thursday 2. Lunch on Thursday 3. Breakfast on Thursday & Friday Instructions: all Hotel forms to Christie Bravos forms@nysskillsusa.org Must be received by March 28, No exceptions. Hotel Locations will be posted on April 9, 2018 If rooming with another school it must be noted on the form Please identify any special needs in writing If you have any questions regarding the housing form please contact Christie Bravos at x:1842 or cbravos@visitsyracuse.org. EXTRA T-SHIRT ORDER FORM Due Date March 28, 2018 Send to Midge McCloskey mmccloskey@nysskillsusa.org NATIONAL DELEGATE FORM Take to House of Delegates PAYMENT WORKSHEET FORM Send with every payment to Midge McCloskey mmccloskey@nysskillsusa.org CANCELLATION / REFUND REQUEST FORM

7 Additional T-Shirt Order Form ONLY Extra T Shirts are $10.00ea. T-shirts are included on the conference registration form that will be filled out for every registered participant. This year every shirt will be ordered through the registration form on-line; a category choice will be on the form under t- shirt, a drop down box will appear for size selection. Additional shirts orders MUST be received by March 28, NO size changes or additions after this date. If form is NOT received on time, NO extra shirts will be received by your center. Send order and payments to: Midge McCloskey Payable to: SkillsUSA New York: Midge McCloskey 21 Pine Knoll Drive Rochester, NY to: mmccloskey@nysskillsusa.org School Name: Advisor Responsible for order: address: Number of Registered Participants for State Conference: SIZE QUANTITY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE XXX-LARGE TOTAL NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS ORDERED NOTE: ed forms will receive acknowledgement of receipt within 24 hours. Please call Midge McCloskey if not received.

8 SkillsUSA New York Leadership and Skills Championships Syracuse, New York April 25-27, 2018 Worksheet for Payment: School: Contact Person: address: Payment in the amount of $ includes: Work Number Home Number Cell Number # Additional materials Contest totaling $ # Additional registration $95 per person totaling $ # People in Double $200 per person attending totaling $ # Single $300 per person attending totaling $ # Extra Night Double $50 per person attending totaling $ # Extra Night Single $100 per person totaling $ Total $ PLEASE include this form every time you send a payment To: Midge McCloskey 21 Pine Knoll Drive Rochester, NY to: mmccloskey@nysskillsusa.org SkillsUSA NEW YORK STUDENT AND ADVISOR HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

9 DUE MARCH 28, 2018 to Please Use a Separate form for male and female: Check ONLY one - Female Male School Name: Address: School Phone: Key Advisor: Home Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: ***Must Answer: BUS WILL REMAIN to transport students during conference: Yes ***Must Answer: Our School Will Attend the Chicken BBQ on Thursday Night: Yes No No Name (first person) ADVISORS/CHAPERONES/BUS DRIVERS (one or two per room) Name (roommate) STUDENTS (one or two to a room) Name (first person) Name (roommate) TOTALS Single Rooms Double Rooms Total Rooms Total People Questions: If you have any questions regarding the housing form please contact Christie Bravos at ex1842 or cbravos@visitsyracuse.org

10 SkillsUSA New York CANCELLATION / REFUND REQUEST FORM (Please Print or Type) School Name: Who check is to be made out to: Phone: Advisor: Home Phone: Address to where check is to be sent: Hotel Name: Number of Cancelled Rooms: Singles: Doubles: Total Cancelled Rooms: Refund Amount: I,, certify that room cancellations were made on or before April 16, 2018 Signature (Advisor) Date I,, acknowledge receipt of this form, and will make the necessary adjustments. Signature (Hotel Representative) Date FOR REFUND PAYMENT: Submit completed form to Midge McCloskey, 21 Pine Knoll Drive, Rochester, NY NOTE: Refunds will only be paid to the schools meeting the April 16th cancellation deadline date. This form must be filled out completely and turned in at the time of the requested refund. Cancellations after the deadline due to extenuating circumstances, (personal illness, death in family, etc.) must be properly documented and submitted in writing to Midge McCloskey. ADVISOR: Please maintain 1 copy for submission at the time of the refund request, along with your original rooming forms. HOTEL PERSONNEL: Please maintain a copy for your files, and return (fax or mail) the SIGNED form to the advisor.

11 New York State SkillsUSA Statesman Award Check-off Sheet Name: Chapter: Area: Directions: In order to complete the Statesman, you must approach a NYS officer during designated times and orally complete each component. 1. What are the SkillsUSA Colors and what do they represent? 2. What are the 5 components of the SkillsUSA Emblem? 3. Recite the SkillsUSA Creed. 4. In your own words, how would you explain SkillsUSA to someone who has never heard of it? 5. Recite the SkillsUSA motto and explain what it means to you. 6. Choose 1 SkillsUSA officer position and explain their duties. 7. Who is New York s SkillsUSA Director? 8. Who is the State Education Department Director for NYS? 9. Name the NYS SkillsUSA officers and their positions. 10. Name three components of The Program of Work 11. How many Skills Areas are there in New York State? 12. What is Skills Time 13. What year was SkillsUSA founded? 14. What was SkillsUSA first called

12 Code of Conduct Agreement In order that everyone may receive the maximum benefits from their participation, the "Code of Conduct" must be followed at all times to respect all public and private property, including our hotel. 1. Students are to sleep in the room in which they were assigned. 2. Curfew for this conference is 11pm. Please respect the rights of others by being as quiet as possible after curfew and remain in your rooms. 3. Students are NOT to be in the rooms of another student of the opposite sex for any reason. 4. Drugs or alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed. 5. Students are not to leave the hotel without being accompanied by their advisor. 6. Conduct shall remain exemplary. 7. All students must keep their advisors informed of their whereabouts at all times. 8. Official I.D. badges must be worn at ALL times. 9. All members must attend, and be on time for, all general sessions. 10. The dress code must be followed at all required times.

13 SkillsUSA New York PIN CONTEST SkillsUSA New York is sponsoring the State Pin Design Contest for the year The winning design will be used for this year s SkillsUSA New York pin. This is an excellent opportunity for you, the SkillsUSA New York member, to receive national recognition because the new pin will be mass-produced and traded at the next National Conference. All secondary student members of SkillsUSA New York are eligible competitors. Every year outstanding designs are eliminated because they do not follow the requirements and guidelines. Please follow the requirements and guidelines exactly. Pin Design requirements: MUST BE ORIGINAL ARTWORK (Not someone else s work copied from the Internet. This is the guideline most frequently not followed.) Must be rendered in color (shading or blending is allowed)) Must contain New York or NY Must contain SkillsUSA as ONE WORD If using the SkillsUSA logo, it must follow the brand requirements as outlined on the National SkillsUSA website. Must display the year 2018 All entries should be submitted with two versions of the artwork on a single page. The larger version (for T-Shirt) should be approximately 7 inches wide by 7 inches tall The smaller (for Pin) version should be approximately 1 inch wide by 1 inch tall. Both versions must be identical design. Dimensions of the pin when produced will be approximately 1 inch tall by the necessary width. For the T-shirt, the art will be adjusted to fit the front or back of the shirt. Artwork Must be submitted on paper no larger than 8 ½ x 11 Must include a typed paragraph of a maximum of 100 words, explaining the design and the significance of the colors used. The guidelines are: 1. Entrant must be a SkillsUSA New York secondary member. 2. Entrant s name, school, teacher, and Lead Advisor s names must be printed or typed on the reverse side of the art work. 3. Artwork will not be returned. 4. Judges decision is final. All rules must be followed to be eligible. 5. Entries must be received or post marked by January 5, Medals to be awarded to winners at NYS SkillsUSA Championships 7. The first Place winner will be eligible to represent NY at Nationals in the State Pin Contest. 8. Entries must be mailed to: New York State SkillsUSA c/o Bruce Potter 5D Marple Lane Hilton, NY bpotter@nysskillsusa.org

14 New York State Officer Candidate Requirement Checklist for This form is to be used for Area VP State Officers also Name: Area 1. Active membership status by February 1 2. At least one full year remaining in a CTE program (verify by letter from school) 3. Submit Form A (minimum qualification list) 4. Submit Form B (personal data ) 5 Submit Form C ( Officer Contract) 6. Submit two additional letters of recommendation a. school administrator support b. local chapter advisor support NOTE: These letters must be from the advisor/administrator of the school you will be attending as a State officer and where your chapter is located during your term in office. 7. Submit personal résumé (1-2 Pages) 8. Bio Sheet (a short paragraph(s) describing you, your accomplishments and future goals that could be used as an introduction at conferences) All forms/letters should be submitted together and must meet the deadlines as established by the SkillsUSA New York Director. DEADLINE February 2, 2018! Forms received after the deadline or missing forms and/or signatures May result in disqualification as a candidate. Mail or application and all forms to: Bruce Potter, NYS SkillsUSA Director 5D Marple Lane Hilton, New York Direct Cell phone Bpotter@nysskillsusa.org

15 New York State Officer Candidate form and Minimum Qualifications List New York State SkillsUSA Position (Please circle) President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Reporter, Historian, Regional Vice President Please type or print clearly and neatly Full Name Nickname Home Address City State ZIP Home phone ( ) Cell ( ) Work ( ) (home) School Name Advisor School Address City State ZIP School phone ( ) School fax ( ) Minimum Qualifications The officer candidate (attach supporting data): A. Has active membership status (as defined by SkillsUSA's Board of Directors) at the school where the chapter is established and student is enrolled at the time of the application and must continue in the training program at least one more year. B. Has at least one full year remaining in a secondary preparatory CTE trade, industrial, technology or health occupations program C. Has an occupational objective in trade, industrial, technology or health occupations field, and this must be of record D. Must be available to represent the New York State organization through personal appearances, and other appearances as assigned. E. Will abide by State policy which prohibits competition in the NY State SkillsUSA Championships while serving term as a State officer. NOTE: May compete as a National Officer Candidate.

16 F. Will file candidacy for office (all forms) with the New York State Coordinator no later than February 2, G. Will respect the nomination, election and campaign policy restrictions. H. Will complete all other necessary State officer candidate forms. I. Has demonstrated knowledge implied in the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook / / / / State Officer Candidate Date SkillsUSA Advisor Date / / / / Parent/Guardian Date CTE Administrator Date Important information!. Forms received after the deadline or missing forms and/or signatures May result in disqualification as a candidate. State Officer Form B Rev. 8/2014

17 New York State Officer Candidate Personal Data Form New York State Officer Candidate s Name as it should appear on the ballot: Preferred mailing address: Home Address City State ZIP Home phone ( ) Cell ( ) Work ( ) (home) Age Date of birth / / Clothing Please visit a local clothing store to be properly fitted. Please allow room for growth SkillsUSA Blazer Size Men/Women # Regular /Long Dress Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X Large 2XL 3XL Other Polo Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X Large 2XL 3XL Other Sweater Size: Small Medium Large X Large 2XL 3XL Other Travel Information Airport I will be using City and State: Number of miles from home to airport terminal: Please complete ALL information. Type or PRINT neatly. School Name (Entire proper name no acronyms/abbreviations) School Address, City, State and ZIP

18 (School Telephone Number and area code and Fax) (Please print clearly your name for name badge!) Name Correspondence: Names of individuals, complete addresses and address who Should receive copies of correspondence (please include your local advisor and school principal of the school you are attending). Name Name Address Address City, State, ZIP City, State, ZIP Phone ( ) Phone ( ) Name Name Address Address City, State, ZIP City, State, ZIP Phone ( ) Phone ( ) Please complete the following sentences. (Attach a separate sheet of paper if needed). I want to become a state officer because:

19 As a state officer, I want to accomplish the following: I like my career and technical area because: The best thing about my instructor is: After I complete my training program, I plan to get the following kind of job: My long-range goal is: Please list parent/guardian s name(s) and contact information Name Name Address Address City, State, ZIP City, State, ZIP Phone ( ) Phone ( ) State Officer Form C

20 Rev 8/2014 New York State Officer Contract As a New York State officer of SkillsUSA. (Name) has the responsibility to represent all Members of the organization. Your conduct must be exemplary always while representing the organization and on your personal time. You will have an opportunity to meet students, advisors, administrators, business and industry Representatives during your term of office. Your actions will set a standard for all SkillsUSA members to follow. When you sign this Officer Contract, it should be with the understanding that your obligations are great, as are the rewards of serving your members. You will also be reaffirming the ideals of SkillsUSA. As a state officer of SkillsUSA, I agree to adhere to the following rules and regulations: 1. I will, always, respect all public and private property. 2. When traveling for SkillsUSA, I will spend each night in the room of the hotel/motel to which I am assigned. 3. When traveling for SkillsUSA, I will abide by the curfew established and shall respect the rights of others. 4 I will not be in the sleeping room with a member of the opposite sex unless the door is completely open at all times. 5. I will not use alcoholic beverages or nonprescription drugs at any time. 6. When traveling for SkillsUSA, I will not leave the hotel/motel to which I am assigned without the express permission of the assigned SkillsUSA staff person(s). 7. My conduct will be exemplary always, during and outside of SkillsUSA functions. Any behaviors contrary to SkillsUSA s culture of inclusion and diversity will result in disciplinary action. 8. I will forfeit my office if I leave school before completing my training program, am suspended, or expelled. 9. I will respect authority always. 10. When traveling for SkillsUSA, I will keep the assigned SkillsUSA staff person in charge informed of my whereabouts at all times. 11. I will respect the official SkillsUSA dress by not smoking while wearing it. 12. I will attend all activities for which I am assigned, registered and will be on time to all functions and assignments. 13. I will adhere to the dress code at all times. 14. I will attend the following functions as assigned: Officer Training (4 days); Fall Leadership (5 days) Skills Conference (4 days); others as assigned 15. I will send State officer reports to be received by the assigned date regardless of my other activities. 16. I will strive to maintain average grades in all my classes. 17. I will attend school each day it is in session, unless I am on official SkillsUSA business or ill. I will make up all work missed. 18. I will serve my state in an ex-officio capacity. 19. I will accept SkillsUSA assignments when possible and understand I am to keep accurate records of all expenses incurred. I will submit the proper vouchers and receipts to SkillsUSA within five days of completion of an assignment. 20. I will submit my name on a membership roster and dues as a member for the year in which I am a State officer. 21. If involved in any activity that is detrimental to SkillsUSA, and/or my school, such as police arrest for DUI or drug charges, I will immediately forfeit my office. 22. I will attend or take classes at the school where my SkillsUSA Chapter is based. 23. As an officer of SkillsUSA, I will represent my organization with respect. That means that for my term of office, any content I post on the Internet, for example, on Facebook, Myspace, YouTube or other Web sites, must be reviewed by an authorized adult such as my advisor, parent or guardian. I also understand these Web sites will be

21 monitored, and I will be requested to remove offensive material or any material not reflecting SkillsUSA s culture of inclusion and diversity. If I fail to do so and post inappropriate, unapproved or any material contrary to SkillsUSA s culture of inclusion and diversity, I will be put on probation as an officer and subject to the consequences of my advisor, school and/or state advisor or SkillsUSA national staff member. I also understand my personal address must reflect a professional image, or I will create a new address for SkillsUSA correspondence. Please supply all Web site URL addresses and addresses. Violations and Penalties Violations of any items in this contract may result in a warning and/or reprimand. Violations may be grounds for disqualification or suspension from an activity or office. The violator may be sent home at his/her own expense. Proper notification of the violation and action taken will be sent to the appropriate state department of Education official(s) and parents or guardians. I understand that, by signing this contract and if elected, if I am in violation of any of the above regulations And/or conduct myself in a manner unbecoming of a SkillsUSA New York officer, I may be removed from Office or suspended from travel appearances. I further agree to accept the penalty imposed on me with the understanding that all such actions will be explained to me. I realize the severity of the penalty may Increase with the severity of the violation. / / Signature of Candidate Date I have read and understand the SkillsUSA New York Officer Contract and agree to support its Guidelines and the above-named student to the best of my ability: / / / / Parent/Guardian Date SkillsUSA Advisor Date / / / / CTE Administrator Date Home High School Administrator Date (If attending a career or technical center) Mail or Application and all forms to: Bruce Potter, NYS SkillsUSA Director 5D Marple Lane Hilton, New York Direct Cell phone Bpotter@nysskillsusa.org

22 NEW YORK SECONDARY ASSOCIATION OF SkillsUSA NEW YORK NATIONAL DELEGATE CANDIDATE FORM NAME: AGE ADDRESS: TOWN: ZIP: PHONE: SkillsUSA New York AREA: CAREER CENTER or TECH SCHOOL: ADDRESS: TOWN: ZIP: CAREER CENTER or TECH SCHOOL PHONE: ADVISOR: Qualifications for Eligibility as a Delegate to the National Conference CANDIDATES: Must be an active SkillsUSA New York member having at least one full school year remaining prior to graduation from secondary school. Must be elected by the SkillsUSA New York House of Delegates. Must attend all General Sessions and House of Delegate Sessions at the Annual Spring Conference. Must attend one week of General Sessions and House of Delegate Sessions at the SkillsUSA National Conference in the year elected. (may not arrive after the conference begins or leave before the last delegate session Friday afternoon). Must be accompanied by their local SkillsUSA New York Advisor to the National SkillsUSA Conference. Must complete and submit this form to the New York State Secretary during the morning business session of the House of Delegates at the Annual Spring Conference.

23 Page 2 TO PARENTS: If your son/daughter should become a delegate to the National SkillsUSA Conference, it will be necessary for him/her to be away from home to attend the conference. Your permission is necessary and your support is appreciated. We are sure the training and experience they will receive will be beneficial. Please sign below indicating your approval for your son/daughter s candidacy. Signed: Parent or Guardian TO VOCATIONAL PRINCIPAL or DIRECTOR: It is essential that you be aware of the importance of the teacher/advisor s role in helping a student carry out his/her duties and responsibilities as a National Delegate. The teacher/advisor is expected to accompany the candidate to the National Conference. I certify that, in my opinion, (Candidate) is qualified for the office of National Delegate, and that (Advisor) will be permitted the necessary time to accompany, support and assist the candidate in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office. Signed: Principal or Director TO LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR: If (Candidate) should be elected as a delegate to the National SkillsUSA Conference, it may be necessary for this student to be absent from classes, testing and/or other school activities in order to attend. Specific dates will be forthcoming. I certify that, (Candidate), in my opinion, is a viable candidate for the office of National Delegate, and will be permitted the necessary time to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this office. Signed: Local School Administrator TO ADVISOR: The development of leadership demands a continuous effort on both the part of the student and that of the advisor. I certify that (Candidate) is qualified for the office of National Delegate. I will give him/her the training, chaperoning and direction necessary to aid in fulfilling his/her duties as a delegate to the National SkillsUSA Conference. Signed: Advisor CERTIFICATION by CANDIDATE: I hereby agree to conduct myself, at all times, in a manner befitting a SkillsUSA delegate; to perform the duties and responsibilities of my office to the best of my abilities; and to work for the good of the SkillsUSA New York Secondary Association. Signed: Candidate