2013-2014
Events Calendar
DateEvent
August 20Board of Director Meeting Carpenter’s Training Center Kent
August 24Professional development Program Workshop – Puget Sound Skill Center
September 17Puget Sound Region Advisor Meeting - Renton Secondary Learning Center (5:00 PM)
September 18Olympic Region Advisor Meeting - No. 1 Buffet, Bremerton (5:00 PM)
September 19Southwest Region Advisor Meeting - Clark County Skills Center (4:00 PM)
September 25Eastern Region Advisor Meeting – Northern Lights, Spokane (6:00 PM)
September 26Central Region Advisor Meeting – Yakima Valley Skill Center (5:00 PM)
September 30State Conference Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) Meeting – Bates Technical College
October 11-13Chapter Officer/Member/Advisor Training (Open to all members)
CISPUS Learning Center, Randle, WA
October 23Eastern RegionFall Leadership Conference
October 31Puget Sound Regional Fall Leadership Conference
October 19Southwest Region Fall Leadership Conference
October 26Central Region Fall Leadership Conference
October 5Olympic Region Fall Leadership Conference
November 14State Conference Planning Meeting (TAC) & Judges – Bates Technical College
December 131st Semester Membership Deadline
January 11Regional Contest Site/Date Deadline (Regional Coordinators)
January 16State Conference Planning Meeting (TAC) & Leadership Judges – Bates Technical College
January 17-19State Conference Planning Meeting (State Officers & Advisors) – TBD
FebruaryNational CTE Month
February 9-15National SkillsUSA Week
February 142nd Semester Membership Deadline
February 28Regional Skills & Leadership Contests (Completed)
February TBDLegislative Policy Seminar - Olympia
March 1State Contest Selection Meeting (State Directors & Regional Coordinators)
March 8State Conference Registration Mailing/Posting
March 13State Conference Planning Meeting (TAC) & Judges – Bates Technical College
April 4State Conference Registration & Hotel Registration Deadline
April 14-16State Officer Pre-Conference Planning Meeting – Tacoma
April 17-19State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) – Tacoma
April 17Judges & Student Contestants Contest Orientation – Tacoma
May 9National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) Registration Deadline
June 23-27National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) – Kansas City
Contact Information
SkillsUSA Washington
P.O. Box 2698, Olympia, WA 98507
State DirectorExecutive Director
Dennis Wallace, OSPI/Skilled & TechnicalBruce F. McBurney
Science Pathway SupervisorOffice Phone: 360-923-1741
Phone: 360-725-6241Cell Phone: 360-970-1331 Fax: 360-698-9536
Email: ail:
Central Region CoordinatorOlympic Region Coordinator
Ray & Linda Cyr (Davis High School)Keith Kuniyasu (River Ridge High School)
Phone: 509-573-2770Phone: 360-412-4411 Ext. 42524
Email: mail:
Eastern Region Coordinator(s)Puget Sound Region Coordinator(s)
Brandon Hirst (NEWTECH Skill Center)Paul Scott (Sartori Education Center – Renton)
Phone: 509-354-7423Phone: 425-204-2128 or 2130
Email: mail:
Southwest Region Coordinator(s)Hilary Mayhan
Tom Whittingham (Clark County Skill Center)Phone: 206-931-2245
Phone: 360-604-1050 E.2123Email:
Email:
Joani Bishop (ACE @ TheTyee Complex)
Bill Draper (Clark County Skill Center)Phone: 206-631-6473
Phone: 360-604-1050 E.2148Email:
Email:
Adam Scroggins (Pierce County Skill Center)
Phone: 360-710-5102
Email:
Board of Directors
Jay Leviton (Chair) - Renton School DistrictBob Monroig – SkillsUSA Washington P.S.
Dennis Wallace – OSPIRaymond Cyr – Central Region
Bruce McBurney – SkillsUSA WashingtonAndrew Berhow – Southwest Region
Jennifer Coyle - Carpenter Training CenterHiliary Mayhan – Puget Sound Region
Martin Culbert –DigipenBrandon Hirst – Eastern Region
Jody Robbins – WSATC & LNIRoger McCausland – Olympic Region
Bryan Watland – Puget Sound Naval ShipyardRiley Johnson– SkillsUSA State President (Sec)
Kathi Hale – Xerox CorporationErika Nelson – National Region V Vice President
Robin Nixon –Breedt Product DesignGabriella Flint – Association Accountant
J.D. Fernstrom – Stihl N.W.Grace Humes – Board Secretary
Paul Ringstad – Universal Technical Institute
Meet Your 2013-2014 State Officers
(Left to right) Reporter:Rosendo Lopez – Davis High School;Historian: Leah Shannon – YV Tech; Parliamentarian: Alejandro Reyes – Davis High School;Secretary :Taryn Wolfe – Evergreen High School; Sgt. At Arms: Alex Bache – River Ridge High School; Treasurer: Connor Wolfe – Elma High School; Vice President: Hannah Powers – Arlington High School; President: Riley Johnson – Ft. Vancouver High School.
2013-2014 SkillsUSA Year! “Soar with your Strengths”
This year’s State Officer Team welcomes each of you to join us on our Journey to become “Champions at Work”. This year’s theme is “Soar with your Strengths”. Many people speak of using your abilities, taking chances, dreaming to be your best and working to fulfill your potential. “Don’t allow the fear of falling stop you from pursuing your dream. Prepare. Practice. Pray. Jump! It’s through the fall that you’ll realize you can fly,” Yvonne Pierre, Author and Talk Radio host. Jen Stephens, Author states, “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we’d be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us soar”. DECIDE to take a leap of faith and dedicate yourself to being the best you can be through SkillsUSA Washington membership and involvement. Define yourself by helping others through community service and making a positive difference in your home, school and community by developing your leadership and technical skills through participation and leadership. WE NEED YOU to make a difference SkillsUSA Washington. JOIN Today and get involved. Develop your ability to “Soar with your Strengths”.
Meet Your 2013-2014 National Officers
“EDUCATED AND SKILLED TO LEAD AMERICA”
Standing left to right: Region 1 VP Elizabeth Czerpak - PA, Region 5 VP Erika Nelson - WA, Region 4 VP Chandler Forsythe - TX, Region 3 VP Cole Fallis - OH, Region 2 VP Jacob Halfin - GA, PS Vice President & JEC Secretary Dustin Cagle - AL, PS Treasurer & JEC Chair Zach Pechacek - NE, PS Secretary Juan-Carlos Medina - NM, PS President Leah Rife - CO, PS Parliamentarian Tony Hamblin
Sitting left to right: HS Treasure DariaFerdine - NJ, HS Secretary Brittany Velez - MA, HS Parliamentarian Bailie Henry - - OK, HS President Crystal Sandoval - TX, HS Vice President Laura Gouillon - CA
Membership Dues & Registration
SkillsUSA Washington membership registration will be completed through the SkillsUSA website beginning on September 1, 2013. To join SkillsUSA, go to: or if you have previously been a member.
Students must be registered members in order to compete at regional, state or national competitions. Students must also be registered members to run for state or national offices.
Submit membership rosters early. New or additional students can be submitted as they enter the program or decide to join. State deadlines are shown on Page 2, Events Calendar. All dues (state & national) are to be paid to National SkillsUSA. State dues are flowed back to the state by National SkillsUSA.
Dues are as follows:
Students: $16.00 ($8 State & $8 National)
Advisors & Professionals (Instructors, School Administrators & Advisory Committee Members): $22.00 ($8 State & $14 National).
Alumni: $5.00 (State Only)
Note: Some regions have additional affiliation or participation fees!
Contact Bruce McBurney, Executive Director, or Judy Garrison at National SkillsUSA for assistance with membership/dues registration and payments. Judy can be contacted at: or by phone at:
703-737-0616. Membership questions can be answered by calling the Membership Line at: 800-355-8422.
Advisors, this fall, you are eligible to win a fabulous $50 Lowe’s gift card when you submit SkillsUSA membership. You must be a professional member and have a minimum of 15 members in your training program. When you register your members online at the SkillsUSA website, each day one lucky advisor’s name will be drawn with notification each Friday of each week. Your name will continue in the drawing until you win, or the program ends. Contest opens September 16 and ends on November 15, 2013. Sponsored by Lowe’s.
SkillsUSA Washington Contests
2013-2014
Listed below are the contests offered at the National Level. State and Regional contests will differ depending on interest and contest management at those levels. Contests listed in “Red” below denote that this contest had no participants in the 2013 State Championships. All contests are conducted in accordance with the 2013-2014 National Skills Technical Standards. These standards should be reviewed prior to students competing in contests.
Skilled & Technical Science Contests
3-D Visualization & AnimationHumanoid Robotics (Demo)
Advertising DesignIndustrial Motor Control
Architectural DraftingInternetworking
Audio/Radio ProductionJewelry Design (State Only)
Automotive Maintenance (State Only)Major Appliance & Refrigeration Repair
Automated Manufacturing TechnologyMarine Service Technology
Automotive Refinishing TechnologyMasonry
Automotive Service TechnologyMechatronics
Aviation Maintenance Technology Medical Assisting
Basic Electronics (State Only)Mobile Electronics Installation (Demo)
Basic Health Care SkillsMobile Robotics Technology
Broadcast News ProductionMotorcycle Service Technology
Building MaintenanceNail Care
CabinetmakingNurse Assisting
CarpentryPhotography
CNC Milling TechnologyPlumbing
CNC Turning TechnologyPower Equipment Technology
Collision Repair TechnologyPractical Nursing
Commercial BakingPrecision Machining Technology
Computer Maintenance TechnologyPrinciples of Technology*
Computer ProgrammingResidential Systems Installation & Maint
CosmetologyRestaurant Service
Crime Scene InvestigationRobotics & Automation Technology
Criminal JusticeScreen Printing Technology
Culinary ArtsSheet Metal
Dental AssistingSustainability Solutions (Demo)
Diesel Equipment TechnologyTechnical Computer Applications
Digital Cinema ProductionTechnical Drafting
Early Childhood EducationTelecommunications Cabling
Electrical Construction WiringTelevision (Video) Production
Electronics TechnologyT-Shirt Design
Engineering Technology/DesignUrban Search & Rescue (Demo)
EstheticsWeb Design
FirefightingWelding
Graphic CommunicationsWelding Fabrication
Graphic Imaging Sublimation (Demo)Welding Sculpture
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Leadership Development Contests
Action SkillsJob Skill Demonstration “A”
American Spirit NotebookJob Skill Demonstration “Open”
Chapter Business ProcedureOccupational Health & Safety
Chapter DisplayOpening & Closing Ceremony
Community Acton Project (Demo)Outstanding Chapter Notebook
Community ServicePin Design
Creed (State Only)Prepared Speech
Employment Application ProcessPromotional Bulletin Board
Extemporaneous SpeakingQuiz Bowl
Job Interview
Occupationally Related Contests
Career Pathways ShowcaseHealth Occupations Portfolio
Customer ServiceMedical Math
EntrepreneurshipMedical Terminology
First Aid/CPRRelated Technical Math
Health Knowledge Bowl
Note: At the Regional & State Level Contests, individuals may participate in more than one contest. Potentially, a student could compete in up to five contests at the Regional & State Levels. (1) Skilled & Technical Science Contests. (2) Leadership Development Contests -(One Individual & One Team). (2) Occupationally Related Contests – (One Individual & One Team).
At the National Level, students are limited to only one contest in any of the above categories.
Resources
Be sure to investigate all that SkillsUSA has to offer through the national website at: and the Washington State website at: Note: The SkillsUSA Washington Website will be undergoing reconstruction during early September and may be offline for several days during this action! There is a large amount of helpful information available to start and manage a chapter, plan for leadership and skills conferences and contests, and prepare students through exciting events and activities. The information is there, tap into it. You do not have to reinvent the wheel, simply use the one provided. If you need chapter management assistance, simply contact the state executive director, regional coordinator or state officer.
Included in this packet is contact information, event dates, contest lists, competition themes and school chapter lists. A phone call or an email can provide additional information or answer questions. Take advantage of what is offered for the future of your students. Don’t leave them with a gap in their future because you think it takes too much time. Being a chapter advisor is not that time consuming if you utilize the information available
and link it to your Skilled & Technical Science Program. Have a good year!
SkillsUSA Scholarships
SkillsUSA Alumni Merit Scholarship
The SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association awards two $500 scholarship to outstanding SkillsUSA members who will be attending a postsecondary training program next school year.
Culinary Institute of America National Student Organization Scholarship
31 one-time $3000 scholarships for active members of SkillsUSA. Separate scholarship for students who place strongly in culinary or baking and pastry competitions.
National Technical Honor Society Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members
The NTHSannually awards a $1,000 scholarships to two high-school SkillsUSA members and two college/postsecondary Skills USA members who are also involved in NTHS. For details go to:
Robert Flint Student Leadership Development Scholarship
SkillsUSA members with financial needs may be eligible for a Student Leadership Development Scholarship to attend the Activate and Leverage conferences in June or the Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) in September. Four scholarships at $1,300 each will be awarded to attend Activate and Leverage training and four scholarships at $800 each will be awarded to attend WLTI. Nominations can only be made by a state association director. For details, contact your state SkillsUSA office. Bruce McBurney or Denny Wallace
Manufacturing Institute Scholarship Program
10 full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a manufacturing-related degree program at University of Phoenix.
Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship
Through a donation from the Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Fund, SkillsUSA and the McMinn County Vocational Center SkillsUSA Alumni Association are offering a $500 scholarship to a SkillsUSA member for continuing education in college or technical school. Visit:
SkillsUSA Championships
Following are the scholarships offered through the SkillsUSA national office to winners of the SkillSUSA Championships. Most scholarships are awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners (gold, silver and bronze medalists). In most cases, these scholarships are applied directly to tuition and education expenses. Medalists also receive tools of the trade, software and other awards. For complete details, go to:
International SkillsUSA Degree
Students who successfully complete the International Degree of the PDP are eligible for a $1000 travel scholarship to attend the National Conference. For more information call Marsha Daves at 703-737-0605 or email
Robert Flint Student Leadership Award
The elected national high-school and college/postsecondary SkillsUSA student Presidents are awarded $1000 Leadership scholarships at the completion of their term.
Lowe’s Schools In Need & Career Safe Grants
CareerSafe Grants;Vouchers that will allow students to take on online assessment and earn their OSHA 10 hours Construction or General Industry Safety Credential. Vouchers will be awarded in January 2014.
Schools in Need Grant; Provide basic needs to improve the quality of students’ education experience. Grants between $2500 and $25,000 are available.
Applications will become available on September 1, 2013. Go to for more information and to secure an application. Applications must be received by November 1, 2013.
Greetings from your National Executive Director!
Dear SkillsUSA Advisor:
Welcome to another year of changing lives! As I write this letter, I am pleased to say our membership is at an all-time high, and even more importantly, active participation by members is on the rise. When members engage in the full scope of chapter activities, we better realize our mission of “empowering members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.”
While this is great news, there is always more work to do, more students to reach and more leaders to develop. One of the ways we’re adding value to SkillsUSA is through investment in our chapter programs. Many of you have participated in our Professional Development Program and Lowe’s Schools in Need and CareerSafe Grants, but maybe you haven’t considered getting involved in the Student2Student Mentoring or the President’s Volunteer Service Award. If you haven’t taken advantage of these opportunities, I encourage you to do so. These programs provide new insight and inspiration, and I guarantee you’ll enjoy the experience. I also know these programs have been an essential part of our chapter growth and improved chapter participation over the past few years.
We also have numerous printed leadership resources to assist you in helping students realize the SkillsUSA mission. If you haven’t already, take a look at our innovative educational resources found online and in our catalog that are designed to strengthen the student leader. Thanks to teacher input, we have some new additions for 2013-14, including a poster that will help you kick off the chapter school year and activities that will allow you to easily integrate SkillsUSA into your classroom. I encourage you to also check in to our online page for teachers, which offers updated and essential information to assist you. This includes simple ideas from your fellow teachers on incorporating each aspect of the program of work into your chapter.
In the spirit of continuing our upward trend of engaging students, I encourage you to review your SkillsUSA program this year and find three things you believe you can do better. By using the resources available in the membership kit, in our catalog and on our website, you have the tools you need right at your fingertips. The magic happens at the local level, and you are the magician! Enjoy all that this year brings.
With appreciation for all you do to make members shine,
Timothy Lawrence
SkillsUSA Executive Director
2013-2014 National SkillsUSA Competition Theme
The SkillsUSA Competition Theme for the 2013-2014 school year is: “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Educated and Skilled to Lead America.
The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board contests is how our slogan, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, relates to our national program of work in the area of Professional Development. Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:
- How has your involvement in SkillsUSA ensured that you are educated in the areas ofpersonal, workplace and technical skills needed to lead America?
- As indicated by research, what are the needed skills to fulfill the projected job market,and how can you obtain the education to be prepared to lead America?
- Why is it important to the economic success of America to build a society of educatedand skilled workers?
- How has your involvement in SkillsUSA led to greater skill development?
- Why is continually updating your skills important?
- How has education changed to adapt to the skills needed to be successful in the marketplace?
- What can SkillsUSA do to ensure that its members are educated and skilled to leadAmerica?
- How does the level of education and skills attainment affect America’s success in theglobal marketplace?
- What are the steps you would take to ensure you were receiving the right educationand skills to fulfill the future job market?
- What SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing personal skills that areneeded to lead America such as integrity, self-motivation, work ethic, professionalism,and responsibility?
- What SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing workplace skills that areneeded to lead America such as communication, decision-making, teamwork, culturalsensitivityand leadership?
- What SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing technical skills that areneeded to lead America such as technical literacy, job specific, service orientation,professional development, and safety and health?
- How is SkillsUSA living out its mission to help its members become world-classworkers, leaders and responsible America citizens?
2014 State Conference Program Cover Design Contest