2024 SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Officer Candidate Study Guide

National Organization Name

SkillsUSA, Incorporated

State Organization Name

SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Incorporated

National Organization Mission

SkillsUSA's Mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible community members.

SkillsUSA Massachusetts Mission

(Be prepared to talk about what this motto means to you.)

SkillsUSA Massachusetts is America's proud champion of the skilled trades. Our mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

SkillsUSA Membership Year:

September 1st - August 31st

(school year not calendar year)

Location for first National Conference for Trade & Industrial Youth:

Nashville, Tennessee

National Headquarters Location

Leesburg, Virginia

State Headquarters Location:

Raynham, Massachusetts

Who Decides the Structure of the SkillsUSA National Dues?

Student House of Delegates

SkillsUSA Theme for current school year:

Ignite Your Potential

SkillsUSA Nation Programs

(Know at least 3)

1. Leadership Training

2. Career Essentials

3. Student2Student Mentoring

4. Chapter Excellence Program

5. SkillsUSA Championships

6. SkillsUSA Week

7. President's Volunteer Service Program

State formula for determining number of delegates:

2 delegates for the first 25 members and 1 for each additional 25 members or major fraction thereof.

SkillsUSA Membership is open to:

Any student enrolled in a Trade, Industrial, Technical or Health Occupations Education CTE program

What book is used to govern SkillsUSA meetings?

Robert's Rules of Order - Newly Revised

Why is it essential that SkillsUSA Chapters engage in Community Service?

To promote and improve good will and understanding among all segments of the community through services donated by SkillsUSA chapters, and to instill in its members a lifetime commitment to community service.

National Organization Regional Structure

5 Regions

Local/Chapter Organizational Structure

Advisor Chapter Executive Advisory Council

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Chapter

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Chapter Executive Council

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Members

SkillsUSA 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

6 Points of the SkillsUSA Creed:

1. I believe in the Dignity of Work

2. I believe in the American Way of Life

3. I believe in Education

4. I believe in Fair Play

5. I believe Satisfaction is Achieved By Good Work

6. I believe in High Moral and Spiritual Standards

Components of the SkillsUSA Emblem and what they Represent

1. Shield- Patriotism

2. Gear- Industrial Society

3. Torch- Knowledge

4. Orbital Circles- Technology

5. Hands- Individual

Components of the SkillsUSA Framework:

1. Personal Skills

2. Workplace Skills

3. Technical Skills, grounded in Academics

6 Points of the Program of Work

1. Leadership Development

2. Community Engagement

3. Partner and Alumni Engagement

4. Financial Management

5. Workplace Experiences

6. Advocacy and Marketing

What do the colors of the emblem represent?

• Red and White represent the individual states and chapters.

• Blue represents the common union of the states and the chapters.

• Gold represents the individual, the most important element of SkillsUSA.

What are the purposes of SkillsUSA (you should know at least 5):

1. To unite in a common bond, all students enrolled in trade, industrial, technical and health education.

2. To develop leadership abilities through participation in education, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities.

3. To foster a deep respect for the Dignity of Work.

4. To assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals.

5. To help students attain a purposeful life.

6. To create enthusiasm for learning.

7. To promote high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarships and safety.

8. To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through use

of the democratic process.

9. To foster wholesome understanding of the functions of labor and management organizations and a recognition of

their mutual interdependence.

10. To create among students, faculty members, patrons of the school and persons in business and labor, a sincere interest and esteem for trade, industrial, technical and health education.

11. To develop patriotism through a knowledge of our nation's heritage and the practice of DEMOCRACY.

Duties of SkillsUSA Officers

• President- Presides over meetings, serves as a spokesperson for the group

• Vice President- Community Service liaison, Takes place of president in case of absence.

• Secretary- Keeps track of minutes from every meeting.

• Treasurer- Keeps track of the money.

• Parliamentarian- Knows and carries out Parliamentary Procedure.

• Reporter- Takes care of publicity.

• Historian- Keeps track of the history of the chapter.

What is the name of the SkillsUSA on-line employability skills training program?

Career Essentials

SkillsUSA Massachusetts Board of Directors President:

Mr. Brian Bentley

SkillsUSA Massachusetts is administered by

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

SkillsUSA Massachusetts is administered by:

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Number of SkillsUSA districts in Massachusetts:

6

SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Executive Director:

Mrs. Karen Ward

SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Executive Council:

You must know names, titles, schools

National President: Kallie Allen, Blackstone Valley RVTHS
State President: Thomas Marshall, Greater Lowell Technical HS
State Vice President: Akram Michiti, Essex Tech
State Secretary: Natalie Delano, Whittier RTHS
State Treasurer: Victoria Graumann, Keefe Technical HS
State Historian: Jada Sanchez, Greater New Bedford RTHS
State Parliamentarian: Logan Rebello, Taunton HS
State Reporter: Lauren McPherson, Southeastern RTHS
Eastern Region Vice President: Damian Cook, Cape Cod Tech HS
Western Region Vice President: Leah Schneyer-Vanzile, Minuteman Technical HS

Capital of Massachusetts:

Boston

Senators

Mr.Ed Markey and Mrs. Elizabeth Warren

State Governor

Ms. Maura Healey

What year did Massachusetts become a state

1788

Define the word competency:

The ability to do something well or to a required standard

Define the word leadership:

(Be prepared to talk about what leadership or being a leader means to you)

The action of leading a group of people or an organization

Define the word commitment:

(Be prepared to talk about what leadership or being a leader means to you)

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

3 Parts to a good goal statement:

When, How, and Why

3 Rights of a Member in an Assembly:

Make a Motion, Second a Motion and Vote on a Motion

6 Steps of processing a motion:

1. Stand and be recognized by the chair.

2. Say I move that....

3. Wait for motion to be seconded

4. Ask for any discussion

5. Call to vote

6. Majority Rules

4 Types of Motions:

1. Privileged

2. Subsidiary

3. Main

4. Incidental

Adjourn:

A privileged motion to officially close a meeting.

Quorum:

The required number of members present needed to carry out business at a meeting.

Absentee Voting:

Voting by mail or proxy for a member who is unable to attend a meeting or vote.

Assembly:

A body of people assembled for the transaction of business

Ad Hoc Committee:

Ad Hoc Committee is a committee that considers a single matter or event and may operate for a limited amount of time.

Chair:

The presiding offer who conducts a meeting (also known as chairman/woman or chairperson)

Delegate:

A member acting as a representative and voting for an organization

Election:

The selection of a person or persons by vote.

General order:

The agenda or any subject placed on the agenda

Minutes:

The official record of what is done at a meeting.

Nay:

A negative vote

Out of Order:

A motion or procedure that violates the rules of an organization

Ruling:

The official decision of the presiding officer.

Who is the National President and what school do they attend

Kallie Allen, Blackstone Valley, RVTHS

Who is the State President and what school do they attend?

Thomas Marhsall, Greater Lowell Technical HS

Who is the State Vice President and what school do they attend?

Akram Michiti, Essex North Shore Agriculture and Technical HS

Who is the State Secretary and what school do they attend?

Natalie Delano, Whittier RTHS

Who is the State Treasurer and what school do they attend?

Victoria Graumann, Keefe Technical HS

Who is the State Parliamentarian and what school do they attend?

Logan Rebello, Taunton HS

Who is the State Reporter and what school do they attend?

Lauren McPherson, Southeastern RTHS

Who is the State Historian and what school do they attend?

Jada Sanchez, Greater New Bedford RTHS

Who is the State Eastern Region Vice President and what school do they attend?

Damian Cook, Cape Cod Technial HS

Who is the State Western Region Vice President and what school do they attend?

Leah Schneyer-Vanzile, Minuteman Technical HS