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2015-2016Program of Work“SkillsUSA: Champions at WorkConnecting You to Career Success”Secondary DivisionMiddle SchoolsHigh SchoolsSkill Centers2011-2012 Program of Work2015-2016Events CalendarDateEventAugust 18Board of Director’s Meeting – Yakima Convention Center (10AM)September 12Puget Sound Region Advisor Mtg – Seattle Skills Center – verify with coordinatorsSeptember 15ACTE Trade & Industrial Education Awards applications due-3 categories*New Teacher (less than 5 years)*Teacher (5+years)*Lifetime ServiceSeptember 17Southwest Region Advisor Meeting – Skyview High School (4:00 PM)September 19Washington Leadership Training Institute – Advanced Training, WA DCSeptember 24Olympic Region Advisor Meeting – Black Bear Restaurant (5:00 PM)September 25Central Region Advisor Meeting – Yakima Valley Skill Center (8:00 AM)Central Region Fall Leadership Conference – Yakima Valley Skill CtrOctober Eastern Region Advisor Meeting – TBDOctober Southwest Region Fall Leadership Conference - TBDOctober 1Puget Sound Regional Fall Advisor Meeting – Renton – verify with coordinatorsOctober 3Olympic Region Fall Leadership Conference – Aberdeen HS 10am-3pm, $$October 15-17Chapter Officer/Member/Advisor Training (open to all members) Chapter of Excellence Training & Chapter Management, CISPUS LEARNING CENTER, RandleOctober 16State Conference Planning Meeting – CISPUS, Randle, WAOctober 30Board of Director’s Meeting LOWES (10AM)November 141st Semester Membership DeadlineDecember Lowes Grants Applications Due (if sponsor funding secured)January 11State Pin Design Submissions Due / State Program Cover submissions dueJanuary 11Regional Contest Site/Date Deadline (Regional Coordinators)January 27CTSO Legislative Day State Capital Building & Legislator visits 8amJanuary 27 & 28State Officers in Olympia/Tacoma area for State Conference PlanningFebruaryNational CTE MonthFebruary 1NLSC Pin and T-Shirt DeadlineFebruary 1Advisor of the Year Application DueFebruary 7-13SkillsUSA WeekFebruary 10All Regional results due to Contest CoordinatorFebruary 12Board of Director’s Meeting – BATES South Campus (time TBD)February 12Chapter of Excellence submissions dueFebruary 13State Contest Selection Mtg (State Directors & Regional Coordinators) 9am LACEYFebruary 21Olympic Region Leadership Conference – River Ridge High School 9;30am-3pmFebruary 26State Contest Invitation List Distributed2015-2016Events Calendar (continued)March 1Final Membership Deadline for National CompetitionMarch 1State Membership deadline for state competitionYOU MUST BE A MEMBER BEFORE YOUR REGIONAL COMPETITIONMarch 11State Conference Hotel & Registration deadlineMarch 28-30State Officer Pre-Conference Planning – Tacoma 3/28 4pm MuranoMarch 31-April 2State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC) – Tacoma Hotel MuranoJudges & Student Contestants Contest Orientation – TacomaApril Post-Secondary SkillsUSA Spring ConferenceApril 1President’s Volunteer Service Award Applications Due ()April TBDSharon Melton Meyers Memorial Scholarship Applications DeadlineApril TBDConference Debriefing MeetingMay 1International SkillsUSA Degree Application DeadlineMay TBDSkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Merit Scholarship Application DeadlineMay 12Board of Director Meeting – LOWES – 10AM Training facility, RentonMay TBDMike ROWE NLSC Scholarship Applications dueJune 21-24National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) – Louisville KYAugust 7-10WA-ACTE Summer Conference – Davenport Grand, SpokaneAugust 16-20SkillsUSA State Director’s Conference August 22Board of Director’s Meeting – Yakima Convention Center 10amContact InformationSkillsUSA WashingtonP.O. Box 2698, Olympia, WA 98507State DirectorExecutive DirectorDennis Wallace, OSPI/Skilled & TechnicalTerri LufkinScience Pathway SupervisorOffice/Cell Phone: 360.904.8578Phone: 360-725-6241Email: tlufkin@Email: dennis.wallace@k12.wa.usCentral Region CoordinatorOlympic Region CoordinatorRay & Linda Cyr (Davis High School)Keith Kuniyasu (River Ridge High School)Phone: 509-573-2770Phone: 360-412-4411 Ext. 42524Email: cyr.raymond@Email: kkuniyasu@nthurston.k12.wa.uscyr.linda@ Eastern Region CoordinatorPuget Sound Region Coordinator(s)Brandon Hirst (NEWTECH Skill Center)Adam ScrogginsPhone: 509-354-7423Phone: 253.683.5963Email: BrandonH@Email: ascroggins@Southwest Region Coordinator(s)Pat McCueswregionalcoordinators@Phone: 425.408.7177Karmen AyresEmail: pmccue@Phone: 360.607.4915Email: ayres.karmen@Joani Bishop (ACE @ The Tyee Complex)Phone: 206-631-6473Riley JohnsonEmail: HYPERLINK "mailto:Joani.bishop@" Joani.bishop@Phone: 360.953.4891Email: rileygjohnson@ Contest CoordinatorOPENBoard of DirectorsJay Leviton (Chair) – Renton School DistrictDennis Wallace – OSPITerri Lufkin – SkillsUSA WashingtonJody Robbins – WSATC & LNIBryan Watland – Puget Sound Naval ShipyardJennifer Coyle – Carpenter Training CenterPaul Ringstad – Universal Technical InstituteKathi Hale – Xerox CorporationRobin Nixon – The Global ConnectionGlenn Grossenbacher – PNW Snap-on IndustrialDonald McMichael – VP NW Lowes Ed McVoy – State FarmMonty Prather – SkillsUSA Washington P.S.Raymond Cyr – Central RegionAndrew Berhow – Southwest RegionAdam Scoggins – Puget Sound Region Brandon Hirst – Eastern Region Tyler Renz – Olympic RegionAyanna Nesbit – SkillsUSA State President Moe Broom – WAVA Representative Meet Your 2015-2016 State Officers(Left to right) Reporter: Ian Sinclair – River Ridge; Secretary: Toni Pridemore – Fort Vancouver : President: Ayanna Nesbitt – River Ridge; Parliamentarian: Cheyenne Zeller-YV Tech: Sergeant at Arms: Henry Bravomejia – Arlington; Alfonso Gonzalez-Colin-AC Davis 2015-2016 SkillsUSA Year! “SkillsUSA, Champions at Work, Connecting You to Career Success”This year’s State Officer Team welcomes each of you to join us on our journey as we seek ways to Connect You to Career Success. Collectively we can increase members, create more opportunities and open doors for success for each and every SkillsUSA Washington member. Ian Sinclair “SkillsUSA is a place where everyone belongs, just like a family we all respect one another for our many found talents”. Toni Pridemore “Connecting You to Career Success means that with what I learn from SkillsUSA, I move closer to new opportunities for myself in the workplace.” Ayanna Nesbitt “SkillsUSA encourages us to be passionate about excelling the workforce. Whether you participate in technical or leadership contests, SkillsUSA gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge so you are prepared to enter the workforce“. Cheyenne Zeller “Connecting you to Career Success means making goals and sticking to them no matter how hard it is to achieve the career you want.” Henry Bravomejia "SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Connecting You to Career Success means SkillsUSA not only teaches students a trade but also teaches them the soft skills that they need to be successful in the workplace."Alfonso Gonzales Colin “SkillsUSA's theme means that our members are acquiring the necessary skills for their future careers, through the aid of SkillsUSA!” Caleb Netterfield (SkillsUSA National Officer not pictured) “SkillsUSA means vision. Each and every student sees a little different but together we see the future and how we can make our workforce better.”What will be your contribution to creating “Champions at Work, Connecting you to Career Success” for your chapter, school and community?Legislative Day 2015 .Membership Dues & RegistrationSkillsUSA Washington membership registration will be completed through the SkillsUSA website. To join SkillsUSA, go to: join or skillsusa- if you have previously been a member. Please provide accurate, up to date email to receive membership incentives.Students must be registered members (prior to competition) 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 prior to participating in your Region’s leadership and/or technical contest. National Deadline to compete in National competition is March 1, 2016. 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). THIS WILL BE INCREASING NEXT YEARAlumni: $5.00 (State Only)Note: Some regions have additional affiliation or participation fees!Contact Terri Lufkin, Executive Director, or Judy Garrison at National SkillsUSA for assistance with membership/dues registration and payments. Judy can be contacted at: jgarrison@ or by phone at: 703-737-0616. Membership questions can be answered by calling the Membership Hot Line at: 800-355-8422. Tuesdays and Thursdays they are open until 7pm.Advisor’s Incentive: Register 1 professional member and 15 student members by November 16th and you will receive one of SkillsUSA’s newest resources, Ignite. As a free member benefit, SkillsUSA Professional members will receive Jump into Stem! and the Career Readiness Curriculum, CRC (access by pin#). The CRC can help ensure students are being prepared for workplace success. CRC supports the framework of the SkillsUSA mission, which includes personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics – all essential to a successful, student-oriented career and technical education program. This curriculum includes 31 lesson plans and is based on Common Core State Standards and infuses 21st-century skills into student activities. Instructors who register with 100-perfect membership plus an advisor will receive a SkillsUSA Program of Work calendar.The Alumni Executive Board is offering an incentive for SkillsUSA advisors who sign up alumni from their chapters. For every five members an advisor registers with the SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association, he or she will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Lowe’s gift card.To be officially entered into the drawing, the advisor must have students register online at:?alumni/welcome.aspx. (Paper forms will not be accepted.)The advisor must then send an email to Byekwaso Gilbert at bgilbert@. The email must contain all of the following:the advisor’s name, school, address, phone and email (make sure what you provide will be accessible to you after June 1)a list (for verification) of the students (first and last names) who registered as alumniRemember that graduating seniors qualify to register during their senior year. Former SkillsUSA students are also eligible, provided they are not members already. These students must register through their former advisor to be counted as part of that advisor’s entry. Students may only register once. Deadline for entry into the drawing is June 1.?Chapter Excellence Program (CEP)The Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) honors chapter achievement relative to SkillsUSA’s framework of developing personal, workplace and technical skills. The framework actualizes SkillsUSA’s mission “to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizen.” It also serves as the blueprint for career readiness – our ultimate goal as an organization. By centering on industry demands, the framework builds the foundation for relevant and intentional student learning and employability skill development. Application can be submitted by Chapter or by section. Your section or chapter can be recognized at State Conference as a Quality Chapter for achieving essential standards at the First Level. Second Level achievement is also recognized at the State Conference as Bronze, Silver or Gold Chapters of Distinction. Up to 10% of the Gold Chapter will be eligible for selection as a Model of Excellence Chapter and recognition at the National Conference by completing the Third Level.Lowe’s Sponsors $2,000 Grant to Recognize Chapter Excellence @ NLSC (pending sponsorship)The program consists of four award levels, with the first three levels recognized by the state and the final level eligible for national recognition. The 25 chapters selected as models of excellence will receive a $2,000 section or chapter grant, which may be used to help offset expenses for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.?Complete your CEP application?online at:?Login.aspx.If you have questions, contact Gayle Silvey by email to?gsilvey@, or by phone at 404-216-6040.Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC)Each Professional SkillsUSA Instructor will receive the Career Readiness Curriculum. You will get a PIN # when you become a member so join early. This practical and flexible standards-based curriculum seamlessly integrates framework components into classroom instruction. It offers 31 user-friendly lessons that incorporate employability skills, engaging activities and proven teaching methods for effective learning. What’s more, it’s presented in a format that makes your job easier. The CRC was not written to be an add-on or a step-by-step process; it was written to merge the SkillsUSA Framework with what you’re already doing. It also presents career readiness in line with Common Core standards, and is based on information from the US Dept. of Education, US Dept. of Labor, Partnership for 21st Century Skills and the SCANS skills.SkillsUSA Washington Contests - 2015-2016Listed 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 2015 State Championships. All contests are conducted in accordance with the 2015-2016 National Skills Technical Standards. These standards should be reviewed prior to students competing in contests.Skilled & Technical Science Contests3-D Visualization & AnimationHumanoid Robotics (Demo)Advertising DesignIndustrial Motor ControlAmerican Sign Language (STATE ONLY)InternetworkingArchitectural DraftingInteractive Application & Game DevelopmentAudio/Radio Production(STATE Only)Automotive Maintenance (State Only)Jewelry Design (STATE Only)Automated Manufacturing TechnologyMajor Appliance & Refrigeration RepairAutomotive Refinishing TechnologyMarine Service TechnologyAutomotive Service TechnologyMasonryAviation Maintenance Technology MechatronicsBasic Electronics (STATE Only)Medical AssistingBasic Health Care SkillsMobile Electronics Installation (Demo)Broadcast News ProductionMobile Robotics TechnologyBuilding MaintenanceMotorcycle Service TechnologyCabinetmakingNail CareCarpentryNurse AssistingCNC Milling TechnologyPhotographyCNC Turning TechnologyPlumbingCollision Repair TechnologyPower Equipment TechnologyCommercial BakingPractical NursingComputer Maintenance TechnologyPrecision Machining TechnologyComputer ProgrammingPrinciples of Technology*CosmetologyResidential Systems Installation & MaintCrime Scene InvestigationRestaurant ServiceCriminal JusticeRobotics & Automation TechnologyCulinary ArtsRobotics: Urban Search & Rescue (Demo)Dental AssistingScreen Printing TechnologyDiesel Equipment TechnologySheet MetalDigital Cinema ProductionTechnical Computer ApplicationsEarly Childhood EducationTechnical DraftingElectrical Construction WiringTelecommunications CablingElectronics TechnologyTelevision (Video) ProductionEngineering Technology/DesignT-Shirt DesignEstheticsWeb DesignFirefightingWeldingGraphic CommunicationsWelding FabricationGraphic Imaging Sublimation (Demo)Welding SculptureHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & RefrigerationLeadership Development ContestsAction SkillsJob Skill Demonstration “A”American Spirit NotebookJob Skill Demonstration “Open”Chapter Business ProcedureOccupational Health & SafetyChapter DisplayOpening & Closing CeremonyCommunity Action (Demo)Outstanding Chapter NotebookCommunity ServicePin DesignCreed (State Only)Prepared SpeechEmployment Application ProcessPromotional Bulletin BoardExtemporaneous SpeakingQuiz BowlJob InterviewOccupationally Related ContestsCareer Pathways ShowcaseHealth Occupations PortfolioCustomer ServiceMedical MathEntrepreneurshipMedical TerminologyFirst Aid/CPRRelated Technical MathHealth Knowledge BowlNote: Regarding State Level Contests, individuals may participate in more than one contest. A student may compete in up to three contests. (1) Technical Science Contest and either (2) Leadership Development Contests or (2) Occupationally Related Contests. If not participating in a Skill Contest, individuals may participate in a combination of 3 leadership and occupationally related contests. Individuals may participate in only one Technical Contest.At the Regional Level, consult your regional coordinator.At the National Level, students are limited to only one contest in any of the above categories.ResourcesBe sure to investigate all that SkillsUSA has to offer through the national website at: and the Washington State website at: . 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.SkillsUSA ScholarshipsSkillsUSA Alumni Merit Scholarship May 1 DeadlineThe SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends Association is offering two annual merit-based $500 scholarships to qualifying students. The $500 scholarships will recognize the unique qualities of SkillsUSA students including leadership, commitment to community service, and advocating for career and technical education. Culinary Institute of America National Student Organization Scholarship31 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 April 1 DeadlineThe NTHS annually 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 ScholarshipSkillsUSA 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. Terri Lufkin or Denny WallaceManufacturing Institute Scholarship Program10 full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a manufacturing-related degree program at University of Phoenix. phoenix.edu/mischolarCollision Repair Education Foundation ScholarshipSecondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the opportunity to apply for the over $200,000 in available scholarships and tool grants available through the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the organization’s industry supporters. For details and application info, visit the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s website mikeroweWORKS Foundation Competitor Scholarship June DeadlineThis scholarship is to provide support for SkillsUSA State contest winners who have insufficient personal, chapter, school or community resources to participate at the 2016 Nationals SkillsUSA Championships. $1000. HYPERLINK "" Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship April 30th DeadlineThrough 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 ChampionshipsThe following scholarships are 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: students/scholarships.shtml International SkillsUSA DegreeStudents who successfully complete the International Degree of the PDP are eligible for a $1000 travel scholarship to attend the National Conference. Applications are due May 1st. Letters and accompanying materials are to be sent to: International SkillsUSA Degree Review Committee, c/o SkillsUSA, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176Robert Flint Student Leadership AwardSkillsUSA members with financial needs may be eligible for a Student Leadership Development Scholarship to attend the Activate and Leverage 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, Terri Lufkin or Denny Wallace.Lowe’s Schools In Need & Career Safe GrantsCareerSafe Grants- Vouchers will allow students to take an online assessment and earn their OSHA 10 hours Construction or General Industry Safety Credential. Lowe’s Schools in Need GrantProvide basic needs to improve the quality of students’ education experience. Grants between $2500 and $25,000 are available. Applications will become available September 2015. Go to for more information and to secure an application. Applications must be received by December 15, 2015. Recipients from the previous year are not eligible.Image Contest SkillsUSA Champions magazine features our members’ photography. We’re looking for images of SkillsUSA Chapters in action, or the kind that show individual members’ concentration or perseverance. The photographer’s chapter will be awarded $150 for a winning entry. For additional information, email Tom Hall, thall@ or write: SkillsUSA Champions, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176Greetings from your State Director!Dear SkillsUSA Advisor:Greetings and best wishes for your 2015-16 school-year. May it be filled with positive activities and experiences as well as personal and professional growth.I just finished my first year. Last year was all about survival for me as I learned about SkillsUSA Washington, our traditions and what it takes to make it through regionals, state and NLSC. Thanks to so many of you for sharing your knowledge with me and to those of you who were new, thanks for being patient as I was learning alongside you. This year I am looking forward to making things more organized and improving our communication inside our organization. We’ve made some improvements to our website and will continue to work on it. Please take the time to share your ideas for our future with me!Martin Culbert and Julie Sutherland have resigned as our contest coordinators. Martin has accepted a new position with AMAZON. He promises to help our new coordinator with a smooth transition for our last year in Tacoma and at Bates Technical College before we move to Yakima for our state conferences in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Best wishes to Martin and thanks for his contributions to SkillsUSA Washington as a board member and Contest Coordinator.Adam Scroggins will continue as an official state certified SkillsUSA Trainer. Adam was certified to provide this training and continues to get excellent reviews providing training to advisors across the state. Feel free to request training in your area.Karmen Ayres and Riley Johnson, State Officer Trainers, are continuing to help work with our State Officer’s and have planned out some great training and community service projects to develop their leadership skills and plan our state conference. Continued thanks to our regional coordinators Ray & Linda Cyr (Central), Brandon Hirst (Eastern), Keith Kuniyasu (Olympic), Pat McCue, Adam Scroggins and Joani Bishop (Puget Sound), Riley Johnson and Karmen Ayres (South West) and our Board of Directors. Terri Lufkin2015-2016 National SkillsUSA Competition ThemeThe SkillsUSA Competition Theme for the 2015-2016 school year is: “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Connecting You to Career Success”.The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions is how our theme, SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, Connecting You to Career Success, addresses the SkillsUSA national program of work in the area of professional development.Within this topic, contestants might illustrate or discuss any of the following:Why is ensuring career success for every member of SkillsUSA important to the economic health and stability of our nation?Describe how the mission of SkillsUSA — to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens — guarantees career success.How has the vision of career success changed over the decades?Describe the skills and attitudes that business and industry are demanding of students for career success.What elements of SkillsUSA ensure that members experience career success?How has the definition of career success changed for the current generation of students from their grandparents’ generation?What does career success look like in the 21st century?In the next 10 years, what skills are needed to fill the job-market skills gap, and how do SkillsUSA members ensure career success through their SkillsUSA involvement?What are the connections that SkillsUSA has built to ensure career success for its members?How has SkillsUSA adapted over the years to provide members with the skills needed for career success?How has your involvement in SkillsUSA ensured that you will be connected to career success?Career success involves much more than mere dollars; describe the elements of experiencing true career success.Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing personal skills that are needed for career success? Program examples may include those that improve the following: integrity, self-motivation, work ethic, professionalism and responsibility.Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing workplace skills that are needed for career success? Program examples may include those that improve the following skills: communication, decision making, teamwork, cultural sensitivity and leadership.Which SkillsUSA programs ensure that members are developing technical skills that are needed for career success? Program examples may include those that improve the following skills: technical literacy, job-specific tasks, service to the community, ongoing professional development and an awareness of safety and health issues.2016 State Conference Program Cover Design ContestGENERAL RULESDeadline for all designs is February 11, 2016.Designers must be active/registered SkillsUSA members.Artwork must be submitted electronically. Email designs to: tlukin@ The cover design should reflect the current state conference theme of SkillsUSA, Champions at Work, Lighting the Way””All SkillsUSA Washington or SkillsUSA logos must be the official logo supplied by SkillsUSA. No alterations allowed. These are registered trademarks.No more than five (5) designs may be submitted by a SkillsUSA student member.The design will be selected by SkillsUSA Washington Staff and the State Officer Team. The winner will be notified by the end of February 2016.The winning designer will be invited to the State Leadership & Skills Conference to receive a cash award of $50 and to be recognized by the state association at the Opening Session.2016 State Conference Pin Design ContestGENERAL RULESDeadline for all designs is January 11, 2016.Pin designers must be active/registered SkillsUSA members.Artwork must be submitted electronically – please use JPEG formatting. Email designs to: tlufkin@ The pin design should reflect Washington State and SkillsUSA.No more than five (5) designs can be submitted by a SkillsUSA student member.The design selected to be the year’s state conference pin will be selected by SkillsUSA Washington Staff and the State Officer Team in mid-February and the winner will be notified by late February.This pin design is not related to the Leadership Development Contest in Pin Design held at the State and National Levels. It is recommended that individuals who submit a state pin design also compete in the State Pin Design Contest.The winning design will be invited to the State Leadership & Skill Conference to receive a cash prize of $50 and to be recognized by the state association. Approximately 2,500 pins will be manufactured from the design in time for the State Leadership & Skills Conference. The pin will also be used for trading at the National SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference.PIN GUIDELINESNo more than five (5) colors can be used. Each color must be separated by a black line or outline.Lettering is considered as part of the outline and does not count as one of the colors.The pin size will not exceed 1.25 inches after it is made. Please take into consideration the reduction in size and understand that very small detail in your design will not be seen.Pin design submissions should be sent with dimensions of 5” x 5”.The pin design should include the year.Washington State pins are collector items and have tremendous trading value at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. Many state associations go to great lengths to design a pin reflecting their state and its individuality. In designing the 2015 pin, remember the uniqueness of our state and our quality of life.Special AwardsAdvisor of the Year 2015 Central Region Nick PaulakisSunnyside High School Nick has taught automotive classes at Sunnyside High School for the past 32 years. Mr. Paulakis is one of the most liked and well respected members of Sunnyside High School. His classroom is structured and welcoming. He sets high standards for all his students and consistently gives students feedback on assessments to ensure they are meeting their goals. Nick is always willing to try new instructional skills and is a leader outside his classroom. As a SkillsUSA advisor, Nick is continually giving his students opportunities to show their expertise. Nick hosts regional competitions and garners community support in the form of prizes for the winners. Nick and his SkillsUSA members host an annual Senior Citizen dance, with a live band, for elderly members of his community. Nick provides dance lessons for his students so they can dance with the people that come. Nick is always willing to help in a time of need. Nick has served on the City Council and as pastor for his church for the last eleven years. National Student Officer 2015-2016Caleb NetterfieldBothel High SchoolSkillsUSA has lead me on a path with many gems and opportunities, places I have done well and places to improve on. Although I have grown in many ways, the place of greatest impact is my new found motivation. After regional, state and national conference, I now know what it means to be satisfied by good work, hard work. Before SkillsUSA I understood that concept but never lived it out and reaped the benefits. As a newly elected National Officer, I now know the immense satisfaction of good hard work and am now further readied to get to work. Caleb-12700173990SkillsUSA Washington - National Leadership & Skills Competition2015 Medalists / Top 10 Places /Asterix denotes Skill Point CertificateAdditive ManufacturingRyan RegynskiCentral Kitsap HS4th Place*Additive ManufacturingGreg VanOrtCentral Kitsap HS4th Place*Audio-Radio ProductionJoel MartinezYakima Valley Skill Center3rd Place (Bronze)*Audio-Radio ProductionAngelino Ortega MartinezYakima Valley Skill3rd Place (Bronze)*Automotive Service TechJonathon BallAberdeen HS1st Place (Gold)*Automotive RefinishingChristopher AlcortaWenatchee Valley Tech*CabinetmakingCole TambaPort Angeles HS9th Place*Commercial BakingJennifer KelloggArlington HS*Computer ProgrammingCaleb WyllieCentral Kitsap HS2nd Place (Silver)*CosmetologyJosie ZabalaMoses Lake HS*CNC Milling SpecialistAlex PicklesimerSno-Isle Vocational Skills 5th PlaceCustomer ServiceTrey HartzellColumbia River HS2nd Place (Silver)*Diesel Equipment Tech.Nicholas JamiesonSno-Isle Vocational Skill Ctr8th PlaceDigital Cinema ProductionRylan BrowningWenatchee Valley Tech6th Place*Digital Cinema ProductionAustin FloryWenatchee Valley Tech6th Place*Early Childhood EducationMaria TorresDavis HS9th Place*Electrical Construction WiringRyan TalevichAberdeen HS*Electronics TechnologyMatthew DicksonAuburn Riverside HS10th Place*Engineering TechnologyJoy ClarkCentral Kitsap HS2nd Place (Silver)*Engineering TechnologyBecca DotsonCentral Kitsap HS2nd Place (Silver)*Engineering TechnologyMadison LargeyCentral Kitsap HS2nd Place (Silver)*FirefightingLiam KeyWenatchee HS5th Place*Information Tech ServiceTrent KennyRogers HS-Spokane*Interactive App & Game DevLuke KieburtzDigipen (Wanic Tech)4th PlaceInteractive App & Game DevTyler MerriamDigipen (Wanic Tech)4th Place*Interactive App & Game DevSarah MydlandDigipen (Wanic Tech)4th Place*Interactive App & Game DevChristine WrightDigipen (Wanic Tech)4th Place*Major Appliance & Refrigeration TechJacob IzattAberdeen HS3rd Place (Bronze)Medical TerminologyLiya SavochkaFort Vancouver HS5th Place*Mobile ElectronicsTanner EberleNewtech HS2nd Place (Silver)*Occupational Health & SafetyKatelyn SmitelyRiver Ridge HS9th PlaceOpen & Close CeremoniesEthan RalphFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesMorganne GuierFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesSavannah MoffettFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesToni PridemoreFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesChristian RuizFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesDiana VillalobosFort Vancouver HS10th Place*Open & Close CeremoniesBrett YoungFort Vancouver HS10th Place*PhotographyJesus GarciaEisenhower HS2nd Place (Silver)Power Equipment TechRyan MillerRiverside HS*Related Technical MathKevin WhiteCentral Kitsap HS7th Place*Robotics: Urban Search & RescueAlexander LambertElma HS4th Place*Robotics: Urban Search & RescueBrand SivertsElma HS4th Place*Technical Computer App.Curtis HoldenCentral Kitsap HS9th PlaceTelevision (Video) Prod.Ryan HartleyColumbia River HS7th Place*Television (Video) Prod.Rylan ManningColumbia River HS7th Place*Web DesignRyan AllenCentral Kitsap HS10th Place*Web DesignJudah WyllieCentral Kitsap HS10th Place*2014-15 SkillsUSA Washington (2547 total membership)Membership in 2013-2014 (2185)Chapter membership followed by increase or decrease from prior yearAberdeen (31)Adna (0)-5Academy of Citizenship & Empowerment (28)+4Arlington (45)+3Auburn (44)+29Auburn Riverside (44)+15Battle Ground HS (4)+4Bellevue (16)-16Bonney Lake (0)-15Bothell (48)+7Bremerton (10)+8Cascade (8)-4Central Kitsap (61)+14Central Valley (12)+7Centralia (0)-3Cheney (2)-5Chief Leschi (0)-3Clark County SC (52)-75Columbia Basin Tech (27)+27Columbia River (28)+8Curtis Senior HS (33)+33Cusick HS (1)+1Davis (33)-8Decatur (28)-3Eastmont (9)+2Edmonds-Woodway (25)+10Eisenhower (22)Ellensburg (18)+18Elma (23)-15Enumclaw (11)+10Ephrata (0)-6Evergreen (15)-13Federal Way(0)-7Ferris (12)+3Forks (1)Ft. 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