SkillsUSA Quiz Bowl

SkillsUSA Motto

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

What year was VICA founded?

1965

VICA stands for?

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

What year did VICA became SkillsUSA-VICA?

1999

What year was VICA dropped from the name Skills-USA VICA?

2004

5 parts of the creed

American way of life

education

fair play

satisfaction is achieved by good work

high moral and spiritual standards

unique about hands

giving and receiving

one male and one female

Theme

SkillsUSA: Champions at Work: Skilled and Motivated

Membership Year

Sept 1-August 31

Membership in order to compete

March 1

Blue stands

Common Union of states and chapters

Red and White

individual states and chapters

color of shoes

black

PDP pin placed

above the pocket

What color socks

solid black

Female hose

sheer black

flesh tone

What two words begin the SkillsUSA creed

I believe

What component of the program of work does fundraising fall under

ways and means

statesman pin

above the pocket

7 Components of the Program of work

Professional Development

Community Service

Employment

Ways and Means

SkillsUSA Championships

Public Relations

Social Activities.

PDP stands for

Professional Development Program

SkillsUSA State Advisor

Dr. Irene Vogel

SkillsUSA State Director

Alex Beal

SkillsUSA National Executive Director

Tim Lawrence

SkillsUSA National Website URL

www.skillsusa.org

Complete Pledge: To prepare myself

by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized by my employer and fellow workers

complete pledge: To base my expectation

of reward upon the solid foundation of service

Complete pledge: To honor and respect

my vocation in such a way to bring repute to myself

Complete pledge: and further, to spare

no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA

Term

Definition

"In the SkillsUSA pledge, one pledges to prepare themselves by _______ study and ardent practice."

Diligent

"""To ______ and ______ my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself?"""

"Honor, Respect"

The gear represents _________

The Industrial Society

Blue represents __________________________

The common union of the states & chapters

Where is the PDP pin located in relationship to the wearer?

"On the left side, over the SkillsUSA emblem. "

A chapter that includes all members of a school or program is known as a ______________

100% Chapter

"In general, the goals of the Ways and Means program are based around ________"

Fund-raising

The hands represent the _________

Individual

Which officer carries the hands?

Vice-President

The reporter carries the ___________

Gear

The SkillsUSA letters are carried by the ____________

President

Which officer is responsible for a year-end report of the chapter's accomplishments?

Vice-President

The officer that keeps track of chapter funds is the ___________

Treasurer

What is the first level of the Professional Development Program?

The Trainee Degree

What is the fifth level of the Professional Development Program?

The American Degree

The Starter Kit of the Professional Development Program is known as the _________

Discovery Degree

Someone who accepts life's challenges with ideas and determination to get things done is known as a

leader

What type of knot is required for ties by SkillsUSA?

The four-in-hand knot

How much should one tip a hotel baggage carrier for every bag carried?

$1-$2

"At a self-service buffet, one should tip 10 percent if the server does what?"

Brings part of your meal or refills drinks

What percent should one tip a taxi driver if they don't carry your bags?

15%

"In relation to the service plate, where does the soup spoon go?"

Third to the right.

"In relation to the bread plate, the dinner fork is located ____________"

Directly below it.

"In relation to the water goblet, where does the dessert spoon go? "

Directly to the left.

"In relation to the bread plate, the butter knife is located __________"

On top of it.

The bread knife points to the ___________.

Left

"For women, what color of hosiery must be worn?"

Skin-tone or black sheer.

What color must one's tie be for SkillsUSA?

Black

What officer carries the shield?

The Parliamentarian

Arizona is located in region ____

5

The 6th SkillsUSA level is the ____________ Degree

International

SkillsUSA's first Leadership Handbook was released in what year?

1970

In what year did the United States earn its first gold medal at the International Youth Skill Olympics?

1985

In what year did Tim Lawrence become executive director of SkillsUSA?

2001

What officer is responsible for calling attention to procedural errors?

Parliamentarian

The officer that is responsible for relations with the public is the _________

Reporter

"On a typical chapter calendar, the month of November is dedicated to ________"

Employment

What is the month of March dedicated to on a typical chapter calendar?

SkillsUSA Championships

How many raps with the gavel does the President give to call a meeting to order?

2

How many raps with the gavel does the President give to seat all of the officers?

1

The second level of PDP is the ____________ degree.

Leader

Name two of the six tips for meeting goals.

"Direct your actions, know your work cycle, seek group support, avoid time bandits, learn to say no, and recycle your projects. "

How much should one tip an airport skycap?

$2 per bag handled

"In the Student2Student program, high school students serve as mentors to what age level of students?"

Middle or elementary school

What does PDP stand for?

Professional Development Program

CSEP stands for ___________

Career Skills Education Program

What hand do you use in a proper hand shake?

The right

Who is the executive director of SkillsUSA

Tim lawerence

Where can you find the skillsusa ring tone?

skillsusa.org/students

The state of Wisconsin is in which region?

Region 3

On what day was SkillsUSA founded?

"Saturday, May 8, 65"

"From the wearer's perspective, on which lapel does the name badge go?"

Right lapel

"The SkillsUSA Creed states that ""I believe in high _____ and ______ standards""."

Moral; Spiritual

The torch represents what?

Knowledge

What is the SkillsUSA Motto?

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work

A good goal statement has three parts. Name any two of them.

The specific goal; When the goal will be reached; How the goal will happen

Handshakers should not be _________ or ______________

Limp or Bone-crushers

"If you receive bad service at a restaurant, what action should you perform instead of skipping a tip?"

Talk to the manager

In which article of the SkillsUSA High School Division Constitution is Membership addressed?

Article IV

How many articles are in the High School Division Bylaws?

1

"The SkillsUSA Creed also states that ""I believe in the American __________________"""

Way of Life

What color must men's socks be for SkillsUSA?

Black

"With official attire, badges and pins are limited to an officer pin, name badge, highest PDP pin and ________________ pin"

Statesman Award

A conference or SkillsUSA emblem pin is placed how far below the name badge?

One half-inch

Which SkillsUSA officer is responsible for keeping all chapter records?

The Secretary

"Which SkillsUSA officer must gain the confidence of others, since he/she must be called on to settle controvertial issues?"

Parliamentarian

Name any three items required for Chapter meetings.

"American Flag, SkillsUSA Banner, Gavel, Ceremonial SkillsUSA Emblem, Secretary Notebook, Treasure's Notebook, Official Scrapbook, Charter (Framed), Creed, Robert's Rules of Order Newly REvised, Leadership Handbook"

"On a typical chapter calendar, what month is dedicated to ""Getting Organized""?"

September

What is the 4th level of the PDP Program?

The Champion Degree

How much should one tip an airport skycap?

$2 per bag