If you have questions, please call the SSPA office at (Metro) or (outside Metro) or

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1 Dear School Manager/Instructor, The Salon & Spa Professional Association (SSPA) is seeking students for its 2016 SWAT Team (Students With Awesome Talent). This program involves cosmetology students in platform artistry both on stage and back stage, from planning to performing. I have included the link you can use to give your students a glimpse of life as a member of the SWAT Team We hope you will view it with your students. Students who apply must fulfill the following four requirements. 1. They must have a great interest in doing platform work and be highly recommended by the school. 2. Students must have school attendance of 85% or better and be enrolled as part-time or more. 3. Students must be a member of SSPA. 4. They must be able to commit to the event and program requirements listed on the attached application form. (Please see the attached student letter for full program details.) NEW THIS YEAR: Co-Directors Lisa Haugdahl and Anna Nordquist will visit YOU at your school for the interviews if requested. They would like to visit your school in January, February or March, meet with students and faculty and explain the value of the SWAT program. Contact Lisa at lisa.haugdahl@gmail.com to arrange a visit for you and your students. Interested students should complete the enclosed SWAT application and attach the required letter of recommendation from the school manager or an instructor and submit to the SSPA Office. Students who wish to be considered after a school visit can still do so by completing the application process and mailing or faxing by the deadline of March 3, These students will be notified of their interview time via or telephone. If you have questions, please call the SSPA office at (Metro) or (outside Metro) or cora@sspatoday.com. Sincerely, Lisa Haugdahl, SWAT Team Co-Director Enclosures

2 SWAT STUDENT LETTER Dear Cosmetology Student, Have you ever dreamed about being a Platform Artist? Do you want to know what it takes to produce and design a performance? Then this is the opportunity for YOU! The Salon and Spa Professional Association (SSPA) would like to invite you to apply for the SSPA SWAT Team (Students With Awesome Talent). You will have the opportunity to learn about platform artistry and work behind the scenes with experienced artists, do platform work yourself and be a part of a team of your peers! The SWAT Team will work closely with SSPA professionals during your team experience. You will learn how to prep models for presentation, do presentations and work as a team for SSPA s 2016 Creative Connection November 6, 2016 at the River s Edge in St. Cloud, MN. You will also be required to participate in the SSPA s Spring Educational Event May 1, 2016, in Bloomington, MN. To apply, please complete the SWAT Questionnaire and Application and have it signed by your school manager. Also include a letter of recommendation from your instructor or school manager and your resumé. The application is also available online at A membership form has been included in the school packet since you must be a SSPA student member to participate on the Team. You can also join by going to if you prefer. Your school attendance needs to be 85% or better and you must be enrolled at least as a part-time student. You must have a great interest in doing platform work. Other guidelines, qualifications and requirements will apply if you are chosen for the team. Applications MUST be received at our office by March 3, If you have any questions please call our office or contact us through cora@sspatoday.com and please put SWAT in the subject line. Sincerely, Lisa Haugdahl SSPA SWAT Team Co-Director

3 Students With Awesome Talent Questionnaire/Application 1. Why are you interested in platform artistry? 2. Tell us about the goals and dreams you would like to have in your cosmetology career. 3. What do you think will be your biggest asset to the SSPA Student Team? 4. What have you done in school in platform, stage work or competitions? 5. Rank your interest in the following topics (1-7 with 1 being the most interested). Women s Hair Cutting Men s Hair Cutting Skin care/makeup Other Chemicals-Color/Texturizing Hairstyling/Up Nails 6. You will be asked to prepare in 5 minutes or less a demonstration of one of the following: Foiling or color Haircut Facial Massage Makeup Application Manicuring Techniques Styling Please bring along a portfolio or photo collection of your personal work. We would love to see what you have already done. A photograph will be taken of you at the end of your interview.

4 SSPA SWAT Team Questionnaire/Application continued Name Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone School Phone Name of School Graduation Date School Manager Name (Please Print) Manager Signature Area of Study I understand that I MUST be a member of SSPA to participate on the SWAT Team. Member number Expiration Date I also understand that if I am chosen to be a part of the SSPA Student Education Team I will be required to participate in the following: - Team Orientation Meeting TBA - SSPA Annual Meeting May 1, 2016, Sunday, 8:30-9:30 am, Doubletree Bloomington - Salon Professional Sessions May 1, 2016, Sunday, 9:30-4:30, Doubletree Bloomington - Creative Connection Workshop August Creative Connection November 5-6, 2016, St Cloud River s Edge Convention Center - Other events to represent the SWAT Team as planned by the Team Directors - OTHER Event Preparation Meetings as planned by the Team Directors - Team Wrap-up Meeting November, 2016 I also understand that this is an eight-month commitment. If I am chosen, and if I am still in school when the new team is chosen, I must reapply for the team. Student Signature Date Please attach your resume and a letter of recommendation from your school manager or instructor. Please complete and give to your interviewer if interviewed at your school OR return by March 3, 2016, to SSPA, 6950 France Ave S, Suite 18, Edina, MN 55435

5 Interviews will be held in your school OR you can request an interview by contacting