April 17, 2015 On behalf of SkillsUSA Virginia, welcome to the 51 st annual SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. This is an exciting time for all participants. The State Leadership Conference management team has been hard at work getting ready for this event, which has a rich history of preparing students for the skills workforce, who are the solution to Americas skills gap. Competitor s congratulations on! On earning the right to compete at the state level, we wish you all the best. You are in the top ten percent of all SkillsUSA Virginia membership, job well done. Your challenge is to compete at the state level. This year we have over 1,000 skills and leadership competitors in 100 contests, taking 15 technical exams. Please continue to give your best. As the SkillsUSA Creed states, let us continue to believe in the American way of life, education, fair play, dignity of work, high moral and spiritual standards, and that satisfaction is achieved by good work. Competitors your three challenges at this event, if accepted, are as follows: 1. Do your best to compete and play fair in your contest 2. Meet as many SkillsUSA members as you can this weekend, friendships last a life time 3. Thank your advisors, contest chair, judges and alumni for all of their hard work and dedication to making this conference a success. Best wishes for a great 51 st State Leadership Conference. Sincerely, Deborah Tripp Deborah Tripp SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 5 6 7 8-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16-17 18 19 20-21 22 23 24-25 26 27 28 29 30 Friday, April 17th Itinerary Saturday, April 18th Itinerary & Bus Schedule Observer Rules Competition Floor Plan Competitions Delegate Session & Awards Session Letter From Governor Board of Directors District Chairs State Officers State Conference Management Team 100% Membership Chapters World Skills Awards Members of the Virginia SkillsUSA - VICA Hall of Honor History 50th NLSC 2014 Results Supporters & Prizes Exhibitor Page Thank Yous and Upcoming Events Theme, Pledge & Creed Contest Placement Results Conference Notes 3
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th ITINERARY Time Event Location 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Berglund Center - Theater 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 12.00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. PDP Knowledge Test (All Contestants) Exhibitors Welding Test and Interview Welding Fabrication Test and Interview Mandatory Advisor s Briefing Theater Upstairs Theater Coliseum Locker rooms 1-2 Coliseum Locker rooms 1-2 Special Events Pre-Function Area 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Culinary Contest (Schools must provide own transportation, PDP test will be given at contest) Officer Candidate s Interviews 2015-2016 Broadcast News: writing session (Schools must provide own transportation) Technical Exams (No one admitted after 5:30 p.m., Schools must provide own transportation), Barbering, Fantasy Manikin, Esthetics, Nail Care and Orientation Contest Student of the Year Interview & PDP 5 Interview Television Production Set- Up TeamWorks Presentations Action Plan Presentation and Holding SkillsUSA Virginia Board Meeting Claude Moore Building Theater WBRA, 1215 McNeil Drive, Roanoke ROTEC/Patrick Henry High School Coliseum Gate 2 Seating 7 Theater Community Hall Coliseum Locker Rooms 3, 4, 5 Community Hall, Parlor A 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Pre-Session Activities Open Session Call to Order Emblem Ceremony Welcome Guest Speaker Introduction of State and National Officer Candidates Awards and Honors Announcements Ribbon Cutting Medals: Pin,T-Shirt, Program and Cover Designs Adjourn Curfew Theater Theater 4
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th ITINERARY & BUS SCHEDULE 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Scoring HQ Transportation Schedule to Outlying Contest (See listing below) Exhibitors Occupational and Leadership Competitions All contests begin at 8:00 a.m. unless noted. Community Hall Parlor A Community Hall Parlor A Meet in Front of Berglund Center Contest Location 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. VIP Breakfast and Tours Delegate Session (See page 10) Board Meeting Pre- Session Awards Session (See page 10) After Awards Party Community Hall Parlor A Theater Community Hall, Parlor A Theater Theater Community Hall 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Advisors Reception National Conference Orientation (Advisors /Teachers Only) Sponsored by Virginia Lottery Curfew Special Events Pre-Function Area Bus Schedule, Saturday Only Busses will meet in front of the Berglund Center and leave for contest at 7 a.m. Contest Business Address Auto Maintenance Auto Servicing Automotive Refinishing Technology Berglund Body Works 2609 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24012 Broadcast News WBRA 1215 McNeil Drive, Roanoke, VA 24015 Collision Repair Technology Berglund Body Works 2609 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24012 Criminal Justice Northside High School 6758 Northside H.S. Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 Crime Scene Investigation Northside High School 6758 Northside H.S. Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 Culinary Arts Claude Moore Building 109 North Henry Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 Diesel Equipment Technology Virginia Truck Center 267 Lee Highway, Roanoke, VA 24019 Emergency Medical Technician Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153 Firefighting Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153 First Aid/CPR Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153 Food Preparation Assistant ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School 2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015-3528 Nursing Assisting Botetourt Tech Center 253 Poor Farm Road, Fincastle, VA 24090 Restaurant Service The Hotel Roanoke 110 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke, VA 20416 Welding Fabrication ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School 2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015-3528 Welding Burton Center for Arts and Tech 1760 Boulevard, Salem, VA 24135 5
OBSERVER RULES Observer Rules Please contact the contest official immediately if you observe any unsafe practices. 1. It is in the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship to demonstrate professional courtesy to other competitors. Observers and advisors shall in no way disrupt or interfere with the work or performance of contestants or teams. Any contestant or team found to be in violation of this regulation may be at the risk of penalty or, in the case of a serious violation, disqualification. 2. During the contest, participants must work independently, without assistance from judges, teachers, fellow students, or observers. Contestants will be disqualified for receiving such assistance. 3. A roped or otherwise marked area will be designated for observers. No observers, including SkillsUSA advisors, will enter the designated contest areas without the approval of the SkillsUSA State Student Specialist or contest chairman. 4. No observer will talk or gesture to contestants. 5. No observer will be permitted in the contest holding room or at the contest orientation meeting unless specifically invited by the SkillsUSA State Student Specialist or contest chairman. 6. Additional limitations on observers, such as entering or leaving a contest area during a demonstration or sequence, may be posted to protect contestants from unnecessary distractions. 7. The technical committee chair may close the contest to observers if observers are seen to be communicating or aiding a contestant in any way or if safety demands such action. 8. Neither cameras nor recording devices of any kind will be permitted in any contest area without the consent of SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist or contest chairman. 9. No chairs, for observers, will be allowed in the aisle way of the contest area. This is a rule by the local Fire Marshal. 6
COMPETITION FLOOR PLAN Berglund Center Special Events Center Theater Pre-Function Area Community Hall Coliseum 7
COMPETITIONS All contests begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Berglund Center unless noted. A 3D Animation and Visualization Action Skills Advertising Design American Spirit Architectural Drafting Audio/ Radio Production Auto Maintenance Auto Servicing Auto Refinishing Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology B Barbering Bricklayer Broadcast News Building Maintenance C Cabinetmaking Career Pathways Showcase Carpentry Chapter Display Club Scrapbook-Multiple Club Scrapbook-Single CNC Milling*** CNC Technician *** CNC Turning*** Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Community Service Computer Programming Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Current Events Customer Service Community Hall Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 8:00 a.m. Community Hall Theater (Main Floor) Community Hall Community Hall TBA TBA Berglund Collision Center Special Events Center Offsite Coliseum Special Events Center WBRA Special Events Center Speicial Events Center Coliseum - 11 a.m. Special Events Center Theater (Main Floor) Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Danville Community College Danville Community College Danville Community College Berglund Collision Center Claude Moore Building, Sat 8 a.m. & 12:30 Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 1 p.m. Coliseum Coliseum Northside High School Northside High School Claude Moore Building, Fri 1 p.m. & 4 p.m Theater (Upstairs) - 1 p.m. Pre-Function Area, Ticketing D Dental Assisting Diesel Equipment Technology Digital Cinema Production E Early Childhood Education (Demo) Electrical Construction Wiring Electronics Technology Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Employment Application Process Engineering Technology/Design Entrepreneurship Essay Esthetics Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Writing F Fantasy Manikin Firefighting First Aid/CPR Food Preparation Assistant G Graphics Imaging - Sublimation (Demo) H HVACR I Industrial Motor Control Internetworking Information Technology Services Coliseum Media Room Virginia Truck Center Pre-Judged Community Hall Special Events Center Community Hall Roanoke Regional Training Center Pre-Function Area, Office - 8 a.m. Coliseum Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 10 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) Coliseum Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 1, - 8 a.m. Theater (Upstairs) Coliseum Roanoke Regional Trading Center Roanoke Regional Trading Center ROTEC/Patrick Henry High School, Special Events Center Special Events Center Special Events Center Coliseum Coliseum *** Held in April 8
COMPETITIONS J Job Interview Job Skill Demonstration A Job Skill Demonstration Open M Marine Service Technology Masonry Medical Math Medical Terminology Mobile Robotics Technology* Motorcycle Service Technology N Nail Care Nursing Assisting O Occupational Display Occupational Scrapbook Opening and Closing Ceremonies Outstanding Chapter P Photography Pin Design Plumbing Poster Power Equipment Technology Precision Machining Technology*** Prepared Speech Principles of Engineering Techology Promotional Bulletin Board Promotional Flyer PDP American Degree Pre-Function Area, Office - 9 a.m. Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 2, - 8 a.m. Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 3, - 8 a.m. Special Events Center Special Events Center Theater (Upstairs) - 10 a.m. Theater (Upstairs) - 10 a.m. William Flemming H.S. (Friday) Special Events Center Coliseum Botetourt Tech Center Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Community Hall Parlor B - 9 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 9 a.m. Coliseum Theater (Main Floor) Special Events Center Theater (Main Floor) Special Events Center Danville Community College Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 4, - 8:00 a.m. Coliseum, 12 noon Theater (Main Floor) - 8 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) Theater (Main Floor) Friday 4 p.m. Q Quiz Bowl R Radio Communications Pre-Produced Related Technical Math Restaurant Service Residential Systerm Installation S Screen Printing Spelling Student of the Year T TeamWorks Technical Computer Applications Technical Drafting Telecommunication Cabling Television (Video) Production Television Production - Cut Only Television Production - Special Effects T-Shirt U Urban Searh and Rescue - Robotics (demo) V Veterinary Assisting W Web Design Welding Welding Art/Sculpture Welding Fabrication (Demo) Community Hall Parlor B - 10 a.m. Pre-Judged Theater (Upstairs) 8 a.m. The Hotel Roanoke, Sat 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Coliseum Special Events Center with Welding Art Theater (Upstairs) 8 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) Friday 4 p.m. Special Events Center Coliseum Community Hall Coliseum Community Hall Pre-Judged Pre-Judged Theater (Main Floor) TBA Community Hall Parlor C & D Coliseum Burton Center for Arts and Technology Special Events Center ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School * Held April 17 ** Held in April 9
DELEGATE SESSION & AWARDS SESSION The House of Delegates votes for the new state officer team who will represent you, the members. They also consider by-law changes. SkillsUSA is a student run organization, where by student members are charged with the responsibility of governing the affairs associated with the student s constitution. Schools are entitled to students voting delegates by their number of paid members. This allows the members to have a voice in the activities of SkillsUSA. Please visit www.vaskillsusa.org for a list of schools and their number of voting delegates. House of Delegate Session // 2:00 // Theater Call to Order Minute of Last Delegate Session Treasurer s Report Constitution Committee Report Nominating Committee Report Campaign Committee Report Campaign Speeches & Questions Meet the Candidates for 2015-2016 Caucus Roll Call Recess Awards Session // 7:00-9:00 // Theater Call to Order Invocation Pledge Acknowledgement of Industrial Supporters Special Recognition Installation of 2015-2016 State Officer Team Announcement Awards Contest Awards Announcements Adjournment 10
LETTER FROM GOVERNOR 11
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015 The SkillsUSA Board of Directors would like to congratulate the student members for achieving their high technical skill level and wish you the best of luck in your skill or leadership competitions. The Board of Directors would also like to thank the advisors who without your tireless dedication to the trade and industrial education students of Virginia would not be where they are today. Finally, the Board of Directors would like to thank the alumni who work behind the scenes to make the State Leadership Conference a reality. President Vice President Secretary Business & Industry CTE Administration Education State Officer Trainers Foundation SkillsUSA Alumni Student President Virginia DOE SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist Ed Sullivan // ASTS Dr. Brandon Martin//Virginia Beach Public Schools, Region 2 Laura Smith// Washington County, Region 7/ VATIE Rob Williams // Ronald A. Williams, Ltd Matt Moran Dan Bookman Kathy Nash // Burmax Dr. Dave Eshelman // Prince William County, Region 8 Clay Doubleday // Fairfax County Public Schools, Region 4 Arnaz Dotivala // Osborn High School, Region 3 Robbie Dooley // Franklin County High School, Region 6 James Harper // Bedford Technical Center, Region 5 Joyce Price // Blacksburg High School, Region 6 Robert Jett // Stafford High School Lauren Burch Ramsey Carly Jones// Franklin County High School Anthony Williams // Trade and Industry Deborah Tripp 12
DISTRICT CHAIRS District 1 James Jones Virginia Beach Technical Center District 2 Julie Childress Highland Springs Tech Center District 3 Ken Kilinski Franklin County High School Robbie Dooley, CTE Administration Franklin County High School James Harper Bedford Scienses & Technology Center District 4 Daniel Butler Badger Technical Center Co-Chairs District 4 Curtis Taylor Frank Borowicz Glenn Muhle Catherine Deangelis District 5 Chad Maclin, CTE Administration Fairfax County Public Schools District 6 Buddie Ritchie Massanutten Technical Center District 7 Derek Wray Salem High School District 8 Roland Hall, Asst. Principal for CTE Carroll County High School District 9 Sue Cook, Principal Buchanan County Technology and Career Center District 10 Connie R Pangle, Principal Triplett Technical District 11 Matt Ingram Northern Neck Regional Technical Center Robert Bobby Jett Stafford Senior High School District 12 Dana Carson Chesterfield Career Technical Center At Courthouse 13
51st Annual SkillsUSA Virginia STATE OFFICERS 2014-2015 State President Carly Jones Franklin County High School Vice President Kizh ae Khan Valley Technical Center Reporter Makayla Currence Turner Ashby High School Region 1 Vice President Emily Conley Massasnutten Technical Center National High School President Ahmad Shawwal Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center 14 Secretary Llabira Diaz-Garcia Massasnutten Technical Center Region 2 Vice President Raven Finley-Flowers New Horizons R.E.C. - Woodside Parlimentarian Joshua Roberts Burton Center for Arts and Technology Region 4 Vice President Justus Underwood Blacksburg High School National Region 2 Vice President Benjamin Miller Hermitage Technical Center
STATE CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT TEAM Skills Clusters Chairs Communications - TV Media Construction Hospitality Services Human Servcies Information Technology Manufacturing Metals (CNC) Metals (Welding) Protective Services Transportations Ken Kilinski Dr. Lee Ross Curtis Hicks, Salem Public Schools Lonnie Quesenberry and Team James Harper Rob Williams and Team Danville Community College Jason Suhr, Burton Center Tim Miles, Burton Center Bob Owens, VADA with Mike Toney Leadership Cluster Chairs Display & Presentaion Scrapbook State Design Team Testing Conference Chairs Building Leads Clothing Community Service Conference T-Shirt Design Directions Asisstance Exhibitor Housing PR/Govt. & Media Comm. Printing/Program/Cover Design + Poster Prizes/Scholarships/B&I Registration/Scoring Sessions Sessions Announcer Sign and Map Stage Transportation (Bussing) VIP Breakfast Julie Atkins and team Nancy Hill/Dr. Lee Ross Deborah Tripp Alumni Kathy Duncan and ROTEC Team Vickie Maddox, Eric Lear, Robbie Dooley Board of Directors and Cluster Chairs State Officer Team Alessandro Rodrigues, Chesterfield CTC@ Courthouse Bill Wells, Laura Smith Dr. Lee Ross/ Jeff Coles Deborah Tripp Jill Sluss/Joyce Price C. S. Monroe Tech Center/Gustavo Garcia/Austin Weber All Contest Chairs, James Jones/ Joey Edmonds Roger Johnson Joyce Price/ Brian Luckett Jeff Sluss Vickie Miller-Meeks, Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Brian Luckett Deborah Tripp/ Vickie Miller-Meeks Joyce Price and Team 15
100% MEMBERSHIP CHAPTERS A Annandale High School Arlington Career Center B Bedford Science & Tech Center Culinary Arts TV (Video) Production Eletrical Technology E Edison Academy F Fairfax Academy Animal Sciences Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Culinary Arts HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Residential Wiring Photography TV (Video) Production Botetourt Technical Education Center Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center Burton Center for Arts & Technology C Centerville High School Chantilly Academy Char/Albe Tech Educational Center (Charlottesville) Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Criminal Justice Drafting Welding Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Diesel Equipment Technology HVACR[ Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Nurse Assisting Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Animal Sciences Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Falls Church High School Franklin High School G Greensville County High School CTE H Hayfield Secondary School Hermitage Technical Center Highland Springs Tech Center J JEB Stuart High School L Lake Braddock Seconary School M Marshall High School Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Building Transitions Mixed Training Barbering Criminal Justice Drafting Graphic COmmunications HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Precision Mach Technolgy Residential Wiring Carpentry Computer Technology Criminal Justice Electrical Technology Radio Broadcasting Education for Employment Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Mountain View High School Culinary Arts 16
100% MEMBERSHIP CHAPTERS N New Horizons Regional Education Center (Hampton) New Horizons Reginonal Education Center (Newport News) Norfolk Technical Center Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Criminal Justice Electrical Technology Fireman Training HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Robotics & Automation Tech Welding Animal Sciences Barbering Carpentry Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Welding S Smyth Career & Tech Center South County Secondary School South Lakes High School Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center T The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology Auto Servicing Technology Computer Technology Drafting HAVCR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Robotics & Automatic Tech Bldg Trades & Renovations Culinary Arts HVACR (Heat-Vent-A/C-Refrig) Power Equipment Technology P Peterburg High School Powhatan Vo Tech Center Triplett Business & Tech Institute Turner Ashby High School V Valley Vo Tech Center ICT/OWE/DCF/COOP Precision Machining R Richmond Tech Center Robert E Lee High School Robinson Secondary School Russell County Career & Tech Center Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Education for Employment Masonry Welding Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education W Washington County Career & Tech Ed Center Care & Guidance of Children Carpentry Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Computer Maintenance Tech Culinary Arts Dental Assisting HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Landscaping Masonry Plumbing Power Equipment Technology Public Service Occupations Residential Wiring TV (VIdeo) Production Welding Advertising Design (Comml Art) Bldg Trades & Renovations West Potomac Academy TV (Video) Production Westfield High School Criminal Justice 17
PDP & WORLDSKILLS Professional Development Program: American Degree SkillsUSA s Professional Development Program (PDP) helps students develop the skills they need to make a smooth transition to the workforce or higher education. The program guides students through employability skill activities. PDP Level 5, the American Degree, may be earned after completing PDP levels one through five. Candidates for the American Degree prepare and present a portfolio, take a knowledge test, and are interviewed. Winners are announced during the Opening Ceremonies at the Virginia State Leadership Conference. 2013 Joey Edmonds 2014 Breana Arnold, Stephen Earhart, Juliana Rosa 2015 Professional Development Programs: International Degree SkillsUSA Level 6 PDP: adhering to specific requirements for the degree after graduating and working full-time in your occupational field. You must work independently and apply to the SkillsUSA headquarters for this degree, which is awarded at state conferences. 1977 Donna Smith- Varina High School 1983 Julie Edward- Christiansburg High School Roger Wilkerson- The Pruden Center 1986 Shannon Brooks -Russel County Tech Center Joyce Price- Christiansburg High School 1989 Julie Richards- William Hemming High School 1992 Jeffrey Coles- Bedford Conty Tech Center International Occupational Award Winners,WorldSkills 1975 William Carper (Carpentry) 1978 Raymond Coleman (Industrial Wiring) Richmond Technical Center 1985 John Mihovetz (Precision Machining-Press Tool Mainking) - King George Highschool 1988 Bill Firth (Automobile Mechanics) - C.S. Monroe 1989 Billy Foglia (Advertising Design) - Virginia Beach 18
AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor that a SkillsUSA Virginia member may earn. It is awarded to those who have served SkillsUSA Virginia members for a number of years, gone above and beyond for the good of SkillsUSA Virginia members, and who have made significant efforts on behalf of SkillsUSA Virginia. This award is presented by past recipients. Please join me in thanking and congratulating our Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. 2000 Dr. Richard L. Ross 2013 Mr. Roger Johnson Hall of Honor The adjudicated Hall of Honor award is bestowed to people who have made a SIGNIFICANT contribution towards the advancement of SkillsUSA Virginia. Recipients of this honor can include professional members, business, industry members and alumni members. Nominations are received each year. Please visit the SkillsUSA Virginia website for more detailed information. Advisor of the Year The Pat Richard Advisor of the Year award is given to recognize and honor the dedicated career and technical education instructors who serve as SkillsUSA advisors. Nominations are made each year. Please visit the SkillsUSA Virginia website for more detailed information. Winners at the regional level are interviewed and a national winner is selected. Advisor of the Year plaque was given by Delmar, Cengage Learning. 2006 Sidney Delepine, VA Beach 2007 Wayne White, Chantilly 2008 2009 Rose Blevins (2010 SkillsUSA Region 2 Advisor of the year) 2010 Sidney Delepine, VA Beach 2011 2012 Edward Dupree, New Horizons Regional Educational Center, Butler Farm 2013 Julie Anderson, Pulaski County High School 2014 Tara Roberts, Valley Technical Center 2015 19
MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR 1982 Mr. John R. JJ Jackson* 1983 Dr. Richard L. Ross 1984 Dr. Lester G. Duenk 1985 Mr. Larry A. Massie 1986 Mr. Ben L. Baines Mr. George H. Doefler* Mr. Malvin M. Utleye* Mr. W. Roger Wilkerson 1987 Mr. Robert P. Braden Mr. Warren B. Fox Mr. Rudy V. Jones Mr. Marcus O. Wallace 1988 Mr. Herb Hathaway Dr. Harry L. Johnson* Mrs. Sondra S. Massie Mr. George W. Swartz* Mr. William A. Wells, Jr. 1989 Mr. C. Mack Canterbury* Dr. W. Mark Church Mr. Fred G. Mitchell Mrs. Joy T. Spencer Mr. William M. Walker 1990 Mr. I. N. Ike Koontz Mr. Timothy W. Lawrence Ms. Veronica Wales Nordan Mr. Clarence Braxton* 1991 Mrs. Bette W. Gibbs* Mr. John B. Farnham Mr. Jacob H. Lowe* Ms. Nancy M. Robinson Mr. Jeff Sluss 1992 Mr. Jeffery A. Coles Mr. B. Kevin McLaughlin Dr. Arthur W. Mullins Mr. Johnnie E. Rich Mr. Lester A. Smith* Mr. Buford E. Wade 1993 Ms. Julie Richards Atkins Mr. Herbert B. Taylor Mr. Ronald A. Williams 1994 Mr. William N. Hahn* Mr. M. Craig Jones Mr. David B. Meade Mr. Johnnie W. Moore Mr. W. Robinson Worth 1995 Mr. Edmond B. Congdon* Mr. Chad R. Davis Dr. C. B. Dix* Mr. James M. Monty Johnson* Mr. Haley Pearsall Mr. Bernard Spellman* Mr. James Steinle Mr. Wayne Williams 1996 Mr. Peter Anderson Mr. Patrick Johnson Mr. Michael Marshall Mr. Ernie Schools Mr. Howard Sumpter 1997 Mrs. Julie Linkous Anderson Mrs. Shirley Crabtree* Mrs. Beverly Conner Mr. Eugene Yancey Mr. Frank West 20
MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR 1998 Mr. Bill Anderson* Mrs. Glema Auville Mr. Jay Benesh Mrs. Lagonda Davis Mr. Lloyd Davis 1999 Mr. Steven Arthur Mrs. Carrie Carson Altizer Mr. Roger Caudell Ms. Nancy Taylor Feldman Mr. Roger Johnson 2000 Mr. James R. Bushong Mr. Clarence C. Knight 2001 Mr. David W. Nedrow Mr. Kelly Ragsdale Mr. Steve Vermillion 2002 Mr. Ken Anderson Mr. Yon O Connor Mrs. Monna Booth* 2003 Mr. Armond Taylor Mr. Jerry Williams Ms. TiCanna Counts Mr. Terry Holmes 2004 Mr. Carl Riley Mr. Danny Kessler* Ms. Fran Morris Mr. Mac Thompson Ms. Vickie Keith Maddox 2005 Ms. Meghan O Connor Ms. Sandy Schiattereggia Ms. Tracy Dillard Williamson Ms. Joan B. Farley Ms. Robin Smith Mr. Matt Roberts Mr. Richard Mitchell Ms. Shannon Bale 2006 Ms. Julia Abramova Mr. Henry Buck Brockwell Mr. Dan McGee Mr. Ron Miller Mr. C. Victor Sorrell 2007 Mrs. Deborah A. Beachem Mr. Lonnie Quesenberry Mrs. Patricia A. Richard* 2008 Mrs. Carolyn Powell Mr. C.T. Carson 2009 Mr. Jack Carey 2010 Mr. Irvin Hall 2011 Mr. Russ Bowling Mr. Andy McClung 2012 Mr. Dennis Belyea Ms. Joyce Price 2013 Ms. Rose Blevins 2014 Mr. Edward Sullivan Mr. Robert Stringham Mr. Butch Clarke 2015 21
HISTORY Corporate Officers 1965-1975 George Swartz* 1974 Mac Gray 1975-1976 Bill Vaughn 1976-1991 Ben Baines* 1991-2001 Lee Ross* 2002-2003 Joy Goodrich 2003-2007 Lee Ross 2007-2008 Jason Clark 2009-2014 Edward Sullivan 2015 - Present Anthony Williams * National Board President State VICA/SkillsUSA Specialislist and Directors 1965 Warren Overstreet 1966-1974 Ben Baines 1974-1980 Mac Canterbury 1980-1988 Lee Ross 1988-1996 Tim Lawrence 1996-2000 Mark Church 2000 Sondra Massie 2000-2001 Lee Ross 2001-2006 Pat Richard 2006-2007 Lee Ross 2007-2012 David Rathbone 2012-Present Deborah Tripp Note: In Addition, Marcus Wallace (2000 and 2006-2007) Served as a special assistant to the state officer team. 22
50th NLSC 2014 RESULTS SkillsUSA Virginia National Medalist for 2014 Gold Medalist: Masonry, Samuel McSherry from Burton Center for Arts & Technology, Salem, Va. Welding Fabrication, Team P (consisting of Seth Brown, Matthew W Canterbury, Austin L Mcallister), from Jackson River Technical Center, Covington, Va. Silver Medalist: Engineering Technology/Design, Team C (consisting of Tucker White, Leslie A Meadows, Zane Martin) from Giles County Technology Center, Pearisburg, Va. Bronze Medalist: Audio/Radio Production, Team E (consisting of Raquelle Royster, Joshua Bester-Lewis) from Highland Springs Tech Center, Highland Springs, Va. Collision Repair Technology, Joseph Epperson from Pittsylvania Career & Technology Center, Chatham, Va. Internetworking, Jesse Abulencia, from Advanced Technology Center, Virginia Beach, Va. Photography, Jennifer Johnson from Chesterfield Tech Center, Chesterfield, Va. SkillsUSA Virginia NLCS 2014 Stats: 11 Individual Medals in Seven Contests 25 Contests in Top 10 (37 of the Virginia contestants were in the top 10) 48 Earned Skills Point Certificates 40 Schools Represented Contestants 110, Advisors 57, Delegates and National Candidates 11, Observers 18 = Total Virginia Attendees 196 ( 96 high School and 13 College/Postsecondary = Contest 82) 23
SUPPORTERS & PRIZES Grants Lowe s TeamWork Grant (Please tweet: Thank You #Lowes) Virginia Lottery Grant (Please tweet: Thank You #Virginia Lottery) State Mega Prizes five $100 Lowe s gift cards Prizes and Sponsors for SkillsUSA Virginia SLC 2015 Contest: Company : Action Skills Architectural Drafting Auto Maintenance & Auto Service Automotive Refinishing Automotive Service Technology Aviation Barbering Bricklayer Carpentry CNC Milling & Turning Collision Repair Commercial Baking Criminal Justice Culinary Culinary Arts (HS & College) Customer Service Diesel Esthetics Enterpreneurship Extemporaneous Speaking Fantasy Manikin Food Prep Assistant HAVCR Job Demonstrations A - Open Leadership Marine Masonry Motorcycle Nail Care Plumbing Power Equipment Precision Machining Prepared Speaking Restaurant Service Robotics and Automation Technology Welding Welding Fabrication Welding Sculpture Wiley Chief Architect Software UTI Snap-on Industries, UTI Snap-on Industries, UTI Snap-on Industries Burmax, Inc., Wella School Program, SmartStyles Marshalltown Company DeWALT Delcam Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Snap on Industries, UTI Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University, Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Smart Styles Family Hair Salons, Burmax, Inc., Wella School Program, Ratner Co. Johnson & Wales University Culinary Institute of America, Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Johnson & Wales University Wiley, McDonald s: The Fords s Inc. Snap-on Industries, UTI Wella School Program, Burmax, Inc. McDonald s: The Ford s Inc. Wiley, McDonald s: The Ford s Inc. Wella School Program, Burmax, Inc. Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Tulsa Welding Tech Welding Wiley SkillsUSA Virginia Snap-on Industries, UTI Marshalltown Company Snap on Industries, UTI Your New School, Represented by O.P.I. Irwin Snap-on Industries, UTI Delcam Wiley, McDonald s: The Ford s Inc. Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Johnson & Wales University Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Tulsa Welding Tech Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Tulsa Welding Tech Lincoln Electric 24
GRANTS & SUPPORTERS Supporters of SkillsUSA Virginia Thank you to our many sponsors for this 51st for they have provided contest chairs, judges, materials, supplies, prizes, time and much more. Please show your appreciation by thanking our supporters of SkillsUSA Virginia Automotive Service Technology First Team Auto Mall Megatech Corp Auto Maintenance & Auto Servicing Duncan Audi Bricklayer & Masonry Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Boxley Block JS Masonry Pine Hall Brick and David Lofton Southeast Concrete Masonry Association Building Maintenance Wilco Janitorial Supplies Company Buckeye International Buckley and Associates Cabinetmaking Pearsall Cabinetmaking Lowe s Woodcraft Supply of Roanoke Carpentry Commonwealth Building Materials Lowe s Regional Council of Carpenters United Brotherhood of Union Carpenters of America AGC of Virginia Collision Repair Berglund Collision Center Megatech Corp Criminal Justice and CSI Northside High School, Roanoke Diesel Virginia Truck Center Megatech Corp Electrical Construction Wiring IBEW Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Safety Electrical Lowe s Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) New River Electrical Z Supplier State Electrical EMT, Firefighting and First Aid CPR Roanoke Regional Training Center Graphic Communications Cluster (Graphic Comm, Graphic Imaging and Screen Printing) Graphic Communications Advisor Committee at Monroe Technical Center SGIA Hospitality (Baking, Culinary, Restaurant Service Services and Food Prep Assistant) Claude Moore Building ROTEC/Patrick Henry H.S. Human Services (Barbering,, Esthetics, Fantasy Manikin and Nail Care) Your New School (representing O.P.I products) Smart Styles Burmax, Inc. Ratner Company Wella School Program HVACR Henry County Public Schools Patrick Hendry Community College & AFU of Virginia Branch TRANE Company Southern Air Industrial Motor Control Independent Electrical Contractors Bay Electrical Company Lowe s M.C. Dean Mr. Bob Baird IEC - Chesapeake and National M.C. Dean Helix Electric, Inc. IES Leadership SkillsUSA Virginia Alumni McDonald s: The Fords Inc. Marine Service Technology Jim Mills Motorcycle McCroskey Motorworks Plumbing Virginia Pipe Trades Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 10 Lowes Ken Anderson Program of Work Dr. and Mrs. Lee Ross Robotics and Automation Technology Johnson and Wales University TeamWorks Lowe s Commonwealth Building Materials JS Masonry Mr. Bill Thornton Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 10 Safety Electrical Transportation (, Aviation, Diesel, Painting and Refinishing, and Power Mechanics) Welding (Welding, Welding Fabrication and Welding Art) Burton Center for Arts and Technology ROTEC 25
EXHIBITOR PAGE Exhibits will be open Friday, April 17th at the Performing Arts Building, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday April 18th in the Contest Area, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Berglund Center. Please stop by and visit with the SkillsUSA Virginia Exhibitor and see what is new in Career and Technical Education. Alumni: SkillsUSA Amtek Company, Inc, Careersafe Country Meats Culinary Institute of Virginia Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Johnson & Wales University Old Dominion Meet Association Antique Automobile Clubs of America Roanoke Valley CVB SkillsUSA Virginia Snap on Industries Tulsa Welding Tech VATIE WyoTech 26
THANK YOUS & UPCOMING EVENTS Special Thanks and Appreciation Thank you for the wonderful hospitality displayed in the Roanoke Valley area! All Sports Cafe Berglund Body Works Best Western Plus Inn at Valley View Botetourt Technical Education Center Burton Center for Arts & Technology C.S. Monroe Tech Cambrie Suites Claude Moore Building Comfort Suites Airport Comfort Suites at Ridgewood Comfort Suites at West Salem Conventional and Visitors Bureau Holiday Inn Express Roanoke Civic Center Upcoming Events Holiday Inn Tanglewood Roanoke The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall Danville Community College MainStay Suites Roanoke Airport Northside High School ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School Berglund Center Roanoke Regional Training Center Salem High School Virginia s Blue Ridge: Roanoke Valley Virginia Truck Center WBRA Stay up to date on SkillsUSA s future events. Please visit www.skillsusava.org May 8, 2015 SkillsUSA 50th Birthday June 23 26, 2015 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference Louisville, KY July 25 August 3, 2015 Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE) Summer Conference Roanoke, VA www.vatie.org September 19 23, 2015 SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Herndon, VA April 15-16, 2016 SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference, Fredericksburg, Virginia District Fall Rallies: www.skillsusava.org State Leadership Training Workshop: www.skillsusa.org February, 2016 Career and Technical Education month February 7-13, 2016 SkillsUSA Week May 1-7, 2016 SkillsUSA week of Service May 8, 2016 SkillsUSA National Birthday September 28, 2015 Virginia State Fair Doswell, VA 27
THEME, PLEDGE, MOTTO & CREED Pledge Upon my honor, I pledge: To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself. And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA. Creed I believe in the dignity of work I believe in the American way of life I believe in education I believe in fair play I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work I believe in high moral & spiritual standards Motto Preparing for leadership in the world of work. Theme The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2014-2015 year is SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work 28
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Mark Your Calendar 2015 VATIE Summer Conference July 25 August 3, Roanoke! Sheraton Roanoke! Human Growth & Development 3 college credit hours! State rate honored pre & post conference!! OSHA 510, pre-conference! Awards Banquet! OSHA 500, post-conference! Save $25 with Early Registration Discount!! Local industry tours! Numerous workshops & vendors! Join online today!! BRCC college credit classes! 3 rd Annual Picker s Jam bring your instrument of choice and join us! www.vatie.org