Conference Marks the Beginning of a Year-Long Celebration As Skillsusa Turns 50 in 2015

For 50 years, SkillsUSA has honored being educated. We’ve honored being skilled. And, we’ve honored the talent, drive and expertise of our members. You are here because you possess what is needed to lead America and SkillsUSA into the next 50 years.

People know what you value by what you honor. At SkillsUSA, we honor skilled and professional leaders. We honor our past and look forward to our future.

This conference marks the beginning of a year-long celebration as SkillsUSA turns 50 in 2015. The coming year will be a time to look back and celebrate our accomplishments. It will also be a time to look ahead and dream big.

2 8 12 14 19 Visit: www.skillsusa.org for frequent updates 32 to our conference photo and video coverage. The opening and awards ceremonies will be 34 streamed live at: www.skillsusa.org/events/ 50 nlscvideo.shtml. 1 Using This Program CARRY THIS POCKET PROGRAM at all times this week. Day-by- day listings of general events begin on Page 34. Maps of Kansas City and meeting rooms are on Pages 3-7. A skills contest ﬂoor map is on Pages 32-33. See Pages 8-11 for locations of SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. SkillsUSA Championships contestants should refer to their separate schedule starting on Page 50, where the times and locations of contests, mandatory meetings and related activities are listed by event name.

REGISTRATION/LOST AND FOUND Registration is in Room 2103A of Bartle Hall. It’s on the lower level, off Lobby 2100 between Central Street and Broadway. The Media Room is next door in 2104A. Conference Management Headquarters’ location is Room 2213. See Pages 62-63 for a listing of other staff locations.

WHAT TO WEAR In the day-by-day schedule section, clothing requirements are listed for specific events. To be allowed on stage at Friday’s Awards Ceremony, winners are required to wear SkillsUSA official attire* or official SkillsUSA Championships work clothing. At Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony, SkillsUSA official attire or other professional attire is required. No backpacks or large tote bags are allowed in Kemper Arena.

(*As defined, official attire begins with the red blazer or windbreaker. For women, it also includes a white blouse [collarless or small-collared], knee- length black dress skirt or black dress slacks, black sheer [not opaque] or skin-tone seamless hose, and black shoes. For men, official attire includes the blazer or windbreaker, plus a white dress shirt, solid black tie, black dress slacks, plain black socks and black dress shoes.)

To enter Tuesday’s Champions Night at Allis Plaza, participants must wear the ofﬁcial name badge, a SkillsUSA logo shirt (state delegation shirts are OK) and appropriate casual attire. At remaining events, SkillsUSA logo wear is appropriate, meaning shirts and other items bearing the logos of SkillsUSA or state associations. Logo wear can be purchased at the SkillsUSA Store near the New Grand Ballroom in Bartle Hall (open Monday 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). Contestants must wear the work clothing speciﬁed in the SkillsUSA Championships Tech- nical Standards during their competitions.

2 @SkillsUSA #NLSC14 Q Convention Center and Nearby Hotels

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Skills Contests E TECHSPO/ Skills Champions Seminars Contests 14th St. Night

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B Lobby 2100 C Lobby 2200 D Lobby 2300 E Lobby 1500

F Lobby 2500 g Marriott H Muehlebach I New Grand Ball- Tower Tower room South Plaza

Bartle Municipal Hotel Hall Auditorium Phillips Conference Marriott Allis Plaza/ Center Downtown Parking

Contests are in Bartle Hall and its Conference Center (including the New Grand Ballroom), Municipal Auditorium, American Royal Center (see map, Page 5) and the downtown Marriott and Phillips hotels. Delegates meet in the Marriott Downtown’s Muehlebach Tower; many SkillsUSA University seminars and a special advisors’ session are in its Marriott Tower.

Buses near the convention center and at outlying hotels will go to the Opening and Awards ceremonies at Kemper Arena (Page 5) as well as to SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun. Buses at outlying hotels will go to Champions Night at Allis Plaza (where a new $1-per-person admission fee will be donated to a local youth charity). A shuttle will run from downtown to free parking at Kemper Arena as well as to American Royal for the TeamWorks, Humanoid Robotics, Sustainability Solutions, Urban Search and Rescue, and Welding Fabrication competitions.

Check the enclosed daily and contest schedules for speciﬁc locations and times.

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9 23 1 29 21 Lee’s 10 27 Summit Downtown Area (See detail map at right)

Q Conference Hotels (See map above for locations)

1. 435 Overland Park Place 17. Hilton Garden Independence 2. 816 Westport 18. Hilton Garden Kansas 3. Aladdin Holiday Inn 19. Hilton President 4. Best Western Seville 20. Holiday Inn CoCo Key Resort 5. Comfort Suites Downtown 21. Holiday Inn Convention Center Overland Park 6. Comfort Suites Independence 22. Holiday Inn Plaza 7. Courtyard Marriott Briarcliff 23. Holiday Inn Suites Overland 8. Crowne Plaza Downtown Park West 9. Crowne Plaza Lenexa 24. Hotel Phillips 10. Doubletree Overland Park 25. Kansas City Marriott Corporate Woods Downtown 11. Drury Inn 26. Marriott Country Club Plaza 12. Drury Inn Independence 27. Marriott Overland Park 13. Embassy Suites 28. Sheraton Crown Center 14. Fairﬁeld Inn Union Hill 29. Sheraton Overland Park 15. Four Points by Sheraton 30. Sheraton Suites 16. Hampton Inn & Suites Plaza 31. Westin Crown Center

44 Maps & meeting rooms Q Downtown Area/Parking

1 Municipal Auditorium Garage

(13th & Central) Main Baltimore I-35 Broadway Central 2 Cathedral Square Wyandotte 11th Lot (13th & Broadway) 12th 1 3 Free Parking at 2 13th Kemper Arena and American Royal I- 14th (shuttle provided 670 Convention Tuesday-Friday) Center 16th Kemper Arena/ American Royal 3

Wyoming Southwest

American Royal Dr. Chavez (23rd) QDriving directions from Bartle Hall to Kemper Arena/American Royal Center: Follow Broadway Boulevard south, then turn right at South- west Boulevard. Make a slight right at Avenida Cesar Chavez (West 23rd Street). Turn left at American Royal Drive, then right at West 18th Street.

Bus Routes Marriott Q 12th St. Remember your route number. 10 11 Bartle Champions Plaza The diagram shows the bus stop for Hall your hotel. Most buses run every Aladdin 15-30 minutes, Tuesday through 13th St./TECHSPO Friday. For routes marked * below, refer to the bus schedule in your conference registration packet. Bartle Municipal Hall Auditorium Crowne Plaza Central 1* Holiday Inn Suites Overland Park Wyandotte (OP) West 2* Crowne Plaza Lenexa 14th St. 8 9 1 K 3* 435 OP Place, Doubletree OP Bartle 2 Conference Center 7 Corporate Woods, Holiday Inn Hall 3 6 4 5 Convention Center, Marriott OP, Sheraton OP 9 Drury Inn, Four Points by Sheraton, 4* Hilton Garden Kansas Holiday Inn CoCo Key Water Resort 5 Best Western Seville, Embassy 10 Independence: Comfort Suites, Suites, Holiday Inn Plaza, Fairﬁeld Drury Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott Country Club Plaza 11 Evening events (Kemper Arena, 6 816 Westport, Hampton Inn Plaza, Worlds of Fun) from downtown Q Hotel and Spa, Sheraton Suites hotels 7 Comfort Suites Downtown, K Daytime shuttle to Kemper/ Courtyard Marriott Briarcliff American Royal (TeamWorks and 8 Crown Center: Sheraton, Westin other competitions) free parking + Special needs drop-off stop

55 Q Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Marriott Tower

12th Street Meeting Room Restaurant Main Level Coffee Lobby Bar

Elevators

Escalator to Second Floor Front Desk

Count Basie Ballroom A B C Atrium Rest Rooms

Prefunction Second A1 B1 C1 Floor

Elevators Yardbird Suites Escalator to Main Level Lobby A B Skywalk to Muehlebach Tower

Joe Joe Lester Lester Jay Jay Turner Turner Young Young McShann McShann A B A B A B Rest Rooms

Elevators Mary Lou Mary Lou Bennie Bennie Julia Julia Andy Andy Williams Williams Moten Moten Lee Lee Kirk Kirk A B A B A B A B

Third Floor

Muehlebach Tower Skywalk to Marriott Tower Rest Rooms Lobby Bar

Prefunction Area Elevators Escalator

Lobby Truman Truman A B Colonial Ballroom

Main Level Lobby Imperial Ballroom (Trianon: 2 Levels Down)

6 Maps & meeting rooms Q Bartle Hall, Level 2 etRosRest Rooms Rest Rooms 2215C 2215A Storage 2215B Storage

Business Center 2214 2213* 2212 2211 2210 2209 2208 2207

* Conference Management 2206 2205 2204 2203 2202 2201 Elevator to Level 3 to Level 3 Escalator Lobby Escalator 2200 Escalators to Level 1 & Tunnel SkillsUSA Alumni

13th Street Underpass

Lobby Escalators to Level 1 & Tunnel 2100 2103A/ Escalator to Level 3 Registration, Escalator to Level 3

Elevator 2104A/ Lost and Found Media & 2102A Alumni

2103B 2104B 2102B Rest Rooms Rest Rooms Rest Rooms

Rest Rooms 2103C 2105 2101 Elevator

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To Arena

Music Hall 501

Foyer 401 Little Grand 400A 500A Theatre Foyer 402 400B 502 500B

7 SkillsUSA TECHSPO & career fair SKILLSUSA TECHSPO, THE NATION’S largest trade show in career and technical education, is short for technical exposition. It draws top industries, educational institutions, associations and other organizations.

The three-day show in Bartle Hall, Lobbies 2200, 2300 and 2500 (Level 2), runs Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More exhibits are located in the New Grand Ballroom Plaza, including the SkillsUSA Store. TECHSPO has expanded through street exhibits on 13th and Central streets, in Champions Plaza, to a total of more than 76,000 square feet — SkillsUSA’s biggest! Q SkillsUSA Career Fair SkillsUSA Career Fair will operate Tuesday through Thursday in connection with TECHSPO. More than 20 businesses and organizations are represented. Look for special signs in exhibit booths that designate exhibitors as recruiters at this year’s show.

SkillsUSA Career Fair gives industry a chance to reach SkillsUSA students who excel in their occupational skill areas. While SkillsUSA doesn’t guarantee students a job or that industry representatives will hire employees CAREER FAIR on the spot, this is a convenient way to bring jobs and job-seekers together.

This is your chance to ﬁnd out what qualities and experiences companies seek in candidates, what career paths can be achieved and what beneﬁts are offered. It will be a valuable learning experience whether you’re already in or about to join the workforce. All SkillsUSA students are strongly encouraged to stop by with a current résumé. Advisors and parents are welcome, too.

CAREER FAIR PARTICIPANTS Air Products Fashion Institute of Design Penske Truck Leasing Aggreko SelecTech Program and Merchandising Regis Corp. Supercuts C&L Food Service Hampden Engineering Corp. TIC — The Industrial CarMax Hunter Engineering Co. Company Caterpillar Inc. ThinkBIG Independent Electrical Universal Technical Institute Channellock Inc. Contractors U.S. Army Recruiting Cloud Peak Energy Mopar College Automotive Command Culinary Institute of America Program U.S. Coast Guard Cummins Central Power National Center for Construction Education and Research

8 @SkillsUSA #NLSC14 SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitors See maps on following pages for exhibit locations. 3M ...... Lobby 2300 Lab-Volt Systems Inc...... 341 Ace Industrial Products ...... T-003 *Laguna College of Art and Design ...... 223 *AGA Nation ...... Outdoor Lincoln Educational Services ...... 352-353 Aggreko SelecTech Program ...... 343-344 Lincoln Electric ...... 217-220 Air National Guard ...... 506-507 Linn State Technical College ...... 337 Air Products ...... 364 Liquid Nails ...... Outdoor Amatrol Inc...... 342 *Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau ...... American Culinary Federation...... 221 ...... 381-386 American Technical Publishers...... 377-378 Marrakech Café ...... Outdoor Art Institute/Brown Mackie College...... 500 Maui Wowi ...... Outdoor Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences ... *Midwest Technology...... 350 ...... 208 Miller Electric ...... 307 *Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts..368 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp...... Outdoor *Berg-Helix Electric ...... T-007 Mopar College Automotive Program....308-309 Calculated Industries ...... 330 NACCE/HP LIFE ...... 351 CareerSafe ...... Lobby 2200 NAPA ...... Lobby 2200 Carhartt Inc...... Outdoor National Auto Body Council ...... Lobby 2300 CarMax ...... 306 National Technical Honor Society ...... T-008 Caterpillar ...... 334-336 NCCER ...... 345-346 *C&L Food Service ...... Outdoor New England Institute of Technology ...... 363 Cengage Learning ...... 331-332 NOCTI/Ferris State University ...... 323-324 *Certiport ...... 504 Oklahoma State University, Institute of Channellock Inc...... 203-204 Technology ...... 333 Chief Architect ...... 358 Ozark Delight Candy ...... Outdoor Cloud Peak Energy ...... 505 Palmer Johnson Power Systems ...... 338 CNC Software Inc...... 365 Pearson ...... 375-376 Country Meats ...... 322 Penske Truck Leasing ...... Outdoor *Cowley College ...... 222 Pittsburg State University ...... 327-328 CPS Products ...... 372 *Praxair Inc...... 511-512 Culinary Institute of America ...... 321 *Project Lead the Way ...... T-005 *Cummins Central Power ...... 501 Ranken Technical College ...... 304 Custom Resources Fundraising ..... T-001–T-002 *Regis Corp...... Lobby 2200 Delcam ...... 209 SawStop ...... 210 DEPCO LLC ...... 314 School of Automotive Machinists ...... DeVry University ...... 340 ...... 379 & Outdoor *Dollars for U ...... T-012 Scimeca’s Italian Sausage ...... Outdoor DS SolidWorks Corp...... 348-349 ShearFIX ...... 329 Eaton Hydraulics Training Services ...Lobby 2300 ShopBot Tools Inc...... 361-362 *EHR Tutor ...... T-006 SkillsUSA Alumni ...... Lobby 2200 & 381 Electude ...... 325 ETA International ...... 371 SkillsUSA Educational Resources ....Lobby 2200 FANUC America Corp...... 310 SkillsUSA Paver Campaign ...... 519 *Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising SkillsUSA Store ...... New Grand Ballroom ...... 326 Snap-on Certification Program ...... Lobby 2300 Federal Student Aid ...... T-013 Snap-on Tools Inc...... Outdoor & 315-317 *FEIN ...... 211 SoftPlan ...... 510 Festo Corp...... 313 Southeast Community College ...... 367 Fort Hays State University ...... 213 *STAR Center ...... 305 Goodheart-Willcox ...... 359-360 State Farm Insurance Co...... 355-357 Greater Kansas City Building Trades ...... 202 Stiletto Tools ...... Outdoor Hampden Engineering ...... 302-303 Stratasys Dimension 3-D Printers ...... 311-312 Harley-Davidson Motor Co...... 200 Successful Promotions ...... Outdoor Hearlihy ...... 502-503 Supercuts ...... 205-206 Hunter Engineering Co...... Lobby 2300 Technology Education Concepts Inc...... 374 Hypertherm Inc...... Outdoor *TIC — The Industrial Company .... 347 & 370 IMPACT ...... 216 Today’s Class ...... 214 Independent Electrical Contractors ...... 380 Tooling U–SME ...... 517 *Indian Hills Community College ...... 508 Tulsa Welding School ...... 320 Industrial Careers Pathway ...... 225 U.S. Army ...... Outdoor International Society of Certified Electronics *U.S. Coast Guard ...... 354 Technicians (ISCET) ...... T-004 Universal Laser Systems ...... 300-301 IRWIN Tools ...... Lobby 2200 Universal Technical Institute ...... Lobby 2300 *IYRS School of Technology and Trades ...... 224 *University of Central Missouri, Career and John Deere ...... Lobby 2300 Technology Education ...... 201 Johnson and Wales University ...... 373 Victor Technologies Inc...... Outdoor Kansas State University ...... 366 WyoTech ...... Outdoor KP Education Systems ...... 207 ZeeCraft Tech LLC...... 369 * New exhibitors Look for special Career Fair Participant “T” before number denotes tabletop exhibit. signs in booths that designate recruiters.

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517 516 515 514 Contest Area 513 512 511 510 509 508 507 506 505 504 503 502 501 500 Ballroom Entrance Louisville T – Tabletop Exhibits Convention & Visitors 354 Bureau 353

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365385 349 348 350 351 Joins 364384 366

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Outdoor Exhibits First Aid School of Bartle Hall Automotive Champions Machinists Lobby 2100 C&L Plaza Food Services Scimeca’s Italian Sausage Hypertherm Liquid Nails Marrakech Café Maui Wowi/ Percup Coffees

Penske AGA U.S. Army Carhartt Truck Nation WyoTech Victor Leasing Technologies Milwaukee Ozark Tool Stiletto Delight 13th Street Bartle Hall Municipal Snap-on Lobby 2200 Tools Auditorium Successful Promotions

Lobby Food Court 2300 Central

10 Skills USA TECHSPO Escalator up to Level 3

Exhibitor Service Desk 300 301 UTI 302 313 303 314 3M 304 315 305 316 317 Hunter 306 318 307 319 308 320 Eaton 309 321 310 Joins 322 John 311 Lobby 2500 323 Deere 312 324 Lobby 2300 340 344 342 341 339 337 336 335 334 343 346 345 338 Nat’l Auto Body 364 363 362 361 360 359 358 357 356 355 Council Escalator up to Level 3 325 326 327 328 329 330 Joins walkway 331 to Lobby 2300 332 333

225 Joins walkway 224 to Lobby 2200 223 222 Bartle Hall 221 220 219 Level 2 218 217 Lobby 2200 216

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IRWIN CareerSafe NAPA Regis Corp. TECHSPO 202 201 200

Escalator up to Level 3 Registration Pin Trading SkillsUSA Educational Resources Area SkillsUSA Escalators to Alumni Level 1 11 Safety matters WHETHER THIS IS your first time away from home or you’re an experienced traveler, take time to review this information. Your safety and security is SkillsUSA’s highest concern. For that reason, these precautions have been implemented: • Your official name badge must be worn at all times during the conference. Without it, you’ll be stopped by security personnel before entering events. Don’t attach pins or anything else to the badge that might obscure your name and personal barcode. Carry the crisis response card with you throughout the week in the pocket of the name badge holder. • At the entrance to official events, on an as-needed basis, searches may be conducted of conference participants and their backpacks, handbags, pack- ages or other items they are carrying. Tote bags and backpacks are not permitted in Kemper Arena. • SkillsUSA has increased the use of uniformed and plainclothes security guards and security video cameras. Security procedures have been reviewed with the convention center staff as well as conference hotels and other facilities.

HOTEL SAFETY • While in your room, always use the deadbolt and chain. Do not leave your door open. Do not open your door to anyone you do not personally know. Call the front desk to verify hotel staff, security guards or others requesting entrance to your room. Should you encounter questionable individuals, please report such people to the hotel front desk. • Do not leave valuables out in the open. Hotels provide lock boxes for your security. • Most hotels have security ofﬁcers; please call on them for assistance and advice.

FIRE SAFETY Prepare! • Investigate the safety features of the hotel, usually on the back of the room entrance door. • Locate the ﬁre exits, alarms and extinguisher nearest your room and know how to get to them under adverse conditions.

12 • Know how to turn off your room air conditioner. Practice opening and closing the window in your room if it’s operable. • Know where your room key is at all times.

Act! • If you’re sure there’s a fire, telephone the Fire Department, then notify the hotel operator. • Touch the door leading from your room. If the door is hot, do not open it. • If you leave your room, take your room key and go to the nearest fire exit. Stay beneath any smoke that may be in the corridor. Do not use elevators. • Generally, fire exit doors lead to stairwells. Enter the stairwell and close the door behind you. If possible, go down the stairs and out of the building. If you can’t, use your judgment — consider whether you can get to the roof or should go back to your room.

Survive! • If you return to or stay in your room, turn off the air conditioner. Fill the bathtub with water. Wet sheets and stuff them completely around the door. Block vents that have smoke coming out of them. Open the window only if you’re sure fresh air is available. Call the Fire Department, give them your room number, and explain that you’re staying in your room. Stay low if there’s smoke in the room. Keep a wet cloth over your nose and mouth. If the door and walls are hot, bail water on them with the ice bucket. • Stay calm. Don’t quit.

IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES Whenever you’re in a public area, observe the location of the ﬁre exits. In case of ﬁre or smoke, stay calm. Go to the nearest exit and stay beneath the level of smoke.

SAFETY IN THE CITY • When walking to and from convention activities, shopping or sightseeing, always travel in small groups. Avoid poorly lighted areas and alleys. • When traveling by taxi, always go in small groups and always note the cab number in case you leave something behind. • When purchasing items, do not display a large amount of cash. Plan to use traveler’s checks or your debit and credit cards. • Do not leave valuables in vehicles. Car break-ins and car thefts are com- monplace in many major U.S. cities.

EMERGENCY ROOMS Children’s Mercy Hospital VA Medical Center 2401 Gillham Road 4801 E. Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 Kansas City, MO 64128 816-234-3430 816-861-4700

Research Medical Center Truman Medical Center 2316 E. Meyer Blvd. 2301 Holmes St Kansas City, MO 64132 Kansas City, MO 64108 816-276-4155 816-404-1000

St. Luke’s Hospital Overland Park Regional Medical Center 4401 Wornall Road 10500 Quivira Road Kansas City, MO 64111 Overland Park, KS 66215 816-932-2171 816-751-3000

Baptist Lutheran Hospital 6601 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64131 816-276-7380

13 Activities & attractions Q Champions Night Tuesday, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Allis Plaza across from Marriott Sponsored by Downtown, 12th Street The first official conference event will have a new look! Join the fun and celebrate the beginning of the 50th national conference with thousands of SkillsUSA friends and family. Don’t miss this good time with live entertainment and lots of giveaways. Sponsored by Carhartt. NEW THIS YEAR: SkillsUSA will charge a $1 admission fee (optional). The money collected will be donated to metropolitan youth programs to thank Kansas City for 21 years of support. (No transportation is provided from the downtown hotels.) An official conference badge, official SkillsUSA or state logo shirt, and appropriate attire are required for admittance into Allis Plaza. This is a private, SkillsUSA-only event.

14 @SkillsUSA #NLSC14 Q Champions Plaza Tuesday-Thursday, all day. Outdoor exhibits on 13th and Central as part of SkillsUSA TECHSPO. Food, drinks and fun, interactive activities available.

Q SkillsUSA Night Thursday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Amusement Parks Paid registrants can enjoy an evening at Kansas City’s popular Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun amusement parks. Transpor- tation will be provided from conference hotels. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20 in front of the Registration ofﬁce in Bartle Hall Lobby 2100. Supplies are limited.

Q Kansas City Attractions Booth open Tuesday-Thursday, Bartle Hall, South Plaza Ballroom and Lobby 2200 (top of escalator) The Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association has staff available throughout the week to recommend local tourist attractions, restaurants and other locations and to assist you with reservations, purchasing tickets and driving instructions.

15 Q Alumni-Sponsored Conference Activities SkillsUSA’s Alumni Coordinating Committee sponsors activities during the national conference. Proceeds are used by the Alumni and Friends Association to fund a number of annual activities, including scholarships to the winning schools of the Community Service contest, a merit scholarship to a qualifying SkillsUSA member and badges for past national ofﬁcers. Alumni Headquarters: Visit us in Bartle Hall 2104A, Lobby 2100.

OFFICIAL 50TH CONFERENCE COMMEMORATIVE PIN AND RAFFLE TICKET SALES All week in Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 and SkillsUSA TECHSPO Booth 381 Visit the alumni booths to purchase your official 50th national conference commemorative pin, obtain official pin display towels, become an alumni member, and more. Also, purchase raffle tickets for a motorcycle featuring a custom paint job by Justin Barnes. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. has supported this activity for 11 years.

TRAINING SESSION: ALUMNI, THE NEXT CHAPTER Monday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2104B Find out how to address the four core elements of being an alumni member. The Alumni Coordinating Committee will facilitate a group discussion about mentoring, funding, getting alumni involved and setting goals. Attendees will leave with insights on these items as well as a network of fellow alumni to call on as they look to address these topics in their home states.

ALUMNI ORIENTATION Monday, 2 p.m., Bartle Hall 2104B All alumni are welcome to attend. The committee will organize the week’s activities, provide assignments and encourage volunteer signups for them.

WELCOME RECEPTION Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Amigoni Urban Winery All alumni are welcome to attend this reception to get reacquainted with old friends and make new connections with business and industry partners. (Photo identiﬁcation indicating legal age will be required to purchase or taste wines.) Light hors d’oeuvres and other beverages will be provided.

SKILLSUSA UNIVERSITY SESSIONS Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Julia Lee A Thursday, 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2102A Advisors and students: Join us as we discuss ways to stay involved in SkillsUSA as alumni.

ALUMNI NIGHT OUT Thursday, 7 p.m., PowerPlay South, Shawnee, Kan. Enjoy a fun, casual night out with fellow alumni members at PowerPlay Entertainment Center. This is an 80,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fun center with something for everyone. Purchase any dollar amount on your “PowerCard,” depending on your choice of activities, sold on site. (No transportation provided.)

ALUMNI VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Friday, 2 p.m., Bartle Hall 2502A&B All alumni welcome. Alumni election results will be announced.

16 Activities& attractions Q Technical Assessments Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m./Thursday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 Learn more about the online technical assessments that make up the SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System during SkillsUSA TECHSPO in the SkillsUSA Educational Resources Booth. Also, plan to attend one of the Work Force Ready System Assessment workshops during SkillsUSA University to learn more about these assessments. Q Educational Resources Booth Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m./Thursday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 Explore the new educational resources available from SkillsUSA. Each resource is designed to enhance classroom instruction and engage students in SkillsUSA. Plus, experience the items offered in the SkillsUSA resource catalog. Q SkillsUSA Auction Friday, 10 a.m. (viewing begins), 11 a.m. (auction begins), Bartle Hall 2215C Don’t miss the SkillsUSA Auction. All proceeds will support the National Courtesy Corps.

17 Q SkillsUSA Amazing Race Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. SkillsUSA TECHSPO (see map on Pages 10-11) SkillsUSA’s Amazing Race returns. It’s similar to the TV show, but instead of performing various tasks and moving quickly around the world, race participants will race through the SkillsUSA TECHSPO territory to learn more about exhibitors and win prizes. In addition, SkillsUSA’s Amazing Race will provide interactive fun for students and adults. A “passport” will be distributed through the state delegation conference materials included at the registration appointment at the beginning of the week. Participants will be challenged to ﬁnd different SkillsUSA products in designated exhibit booths throughout the TECHSPO area. Once at the correct booth, participants must perform a task or duty to qualify for a stamp on their passport cards.

After completing challenges 1-11 (out of 12), the race participant must report to the 12th and ﬁnal destination (“Pit Stop”) and turn in the card at the ﬁnal booth.

The race will conclude at the SkillsUSA Alumni booth (No. 381), where participants can ﬁnd out more about this level of membership. Prizes will be distributed at the alumni booth to participants who complete the race. Prizes are limited in quantity, so it will be important to complete the race in a timely manner. There will also be a drawing at the conclusion of the race, and all participants with a completed “passport” will be entered in the drawing. On your mark, get set, go!

18 Activities& attractions SkillsUSAuniversity THE 2014 SKILLSUSA UNIVERSITY is a great Sponsored by opportunity for instructors and students to attend free educational seminars on a variety of topics. SkillsUSA University features the latest trends, new technology and the best career opportunities. Seminars will be held at the Marriott Downtown and Bartle Hall. Sessions are one hour except as noted. Topics include new industry trends and technology, career paths, safety programs, SkillsUSA programs and more. All participants receive a certiﬁ- cate of participation, and many sessions include free handouts, software, curriculum previews and other resources for teachers, students and parents. A special thank you to 3M Co. for sponsoring SkillsUSA University this year.

Q Special Workshops Tuesday, June 24

NATEF EVALUATION TEAM LEADER TRAINING For educators. (Online preregistration is required of all participants at: www. natef.org; click on the registration link located in the “Upcoming Events” section of the homepage.) This seven-hour session is designed to train evaluation team leaders to lead on-site evaluations of auto, collision repair and reﬁnishing, and medium/heavy truck programs at the high-school and postsecondary levels for NATEF program accreditation purposes. The training will be conducted at Longview Community College in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Presenter: Darrell L. Parks, NATEF educational consultant. 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Meet in front of the Marriott Downtown at 8:30 a.m. for transportation to Longview Community College, with a return to the Marriott after 4:30 p.m.

STATE CERTIFIED TRAINER UPDATE For SkillsUSA state certiﬁed trainers. This update will be on the State Certiﬁed Training Program and SkillsUSA for trainers to integrate and implement at the state level. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Truman A.

19 Q Special Session Wednesday, June 25 Sponsored by ADVISORS’ CALL TO ACTION All instructors are invited to the Call to Action session at the Marriott Downtown. It begins with a continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m., followed by presentations at 8:30 a.m. Meet Executive Director Tim Lawrence to learn about SkillsUSA’s priorities and national trends in CTE. Also, celebrate the success of our instructors over the past 50 years and hear from a former student who attended the ﬁrst conference in 1965. Teachers will receive an appreciation gift, and there will be door prizes. Don’t miss this important event! Sponsored by 3M Co. 8:30 a.m., Marriott Downtown, Count Basie Ballroom (second ﬂoor).

Q Wednesday Sessions

June 25 UNIVERSITY Marriott Downtown

DEVELOPING HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIR FILTERS TO WORK IN RESIDENTIAL HVAC SYSTEMS For educators and students. High-efficiency filters can do more than protect the heat exchangers and blower fan of residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Many are able to capture pollen, mold spores, bacteria and other biological particles. Focus on strategies and practices for developing these filters. Presenter: Andy Fox, 3M Filtrete. 10 a.m., Jay McShann B (Also Thursday at 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2203.)

UNDERSTANDING COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AND COMMON CAREER TECHNICAL CORE For educators (all trades). The Common Core State Standards and Common Career Technical Core are two major drivers of education reform across states. Learn about these initiatives, how they will affect CTE teaching and learning across the nation, and strategies for supporting implementation. Presenter: Kate Blos- veren, National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Mary Lou Williams A&B.

SKILLSUSA: 50 YEARS OF CHAMPIONS AT WORK MEMBERSHIP KIT RESOURCES For educators. Explore SkillsUSA’s 2014-2015 membership kit. Dive into the theme for the year, “SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work,” and discover activities and resources to help you bring the theme to life. Walk away with lesson plans to engage every member in your chapter in fulﬁlling the SkillsUSA mission. Presenter: Gayle Silvey, SkillsUSA staff. 10 a.m., Bennie Moten A&B. (Also Thursday at 2:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2206.)

THE NEW NOCTI … ASSESSMENTS RAMPED UP! For educators. NOCTI has been in assessments for 45-plus years. Its core business is still assessments, but NOCTI’s view of assessments continues to evolve. Interested in college credit? Need preparation materials? Want more than a pass/fail score? It’s got you covered. Learn about new things they’re working on to better serve you. Presenter: Pat Robinson, NOCTI. 10 a.m. Julia Lee B.

20 SkillsUSAuniversity USING PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE IN THE CTE CLASSROOM For educators and students (all trades). This dynamic session will provide useful ideas on incorporating chapter meetings into the CTE classroom. Take away practical tips and techniques in making meetings short and to the point while actually getting more things done. See how to ﬁt chapter meetings into the classroom environment and CTE. Presenters: Mark Johnson, Pittsburg State University; Virginia Berberick, professional registered parliamentarian. 10 a.m., Lester Young B.

ARMY MEDICINE: CARING FOR AMERICA’S SONS AND DAUGHTERS For educators and students. Learn about Army medicine and responsive, innovative and evidence-based care to enhance military readiness, preserve life and function, and promote health and wellness in the Army. Presenter: U.S. Army. 10 a.m., Big Joe Turner B.

JUMP-START YOUR CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION For educators and students in construction. With 2 million job openings projected by 2017, the construction industry offers extraordinary employment opportunities for America’s youth. Learn about the diverse educational tracks, unique advancement opportunities, and how to successfully transition to the workplace for a long-term, rewarding career in construction. Presenters: Boyd Worsham, Haskell Co.; Ed Prevatt, National Center for Construction Education and Research. 10 a.m., Julia Lee A.

MAKE AN “IMPACT” WITH YOUR COLLISION PROGRAM For educators and students in collision repair. The Collision Repair Education Foundation has provided more than $20 million in support to high-school and college collision programs since 2008. Learn the latest on the foundation’s efforts to help your program and employ your students. Presenter: Brandon Eckenrode, foundation director of development. 10 a.m., Jay McShann A. (Also Thursday at 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2504A)

TEACHING AND USING KITCHEN CALCULATOR IN CULINARY PROGRAMS For educators. A great recipe serves four, but you need to feed 125 guests. Grab your KitchenCalc and quickly input the original number of servings, then the number you want to make. Enter the original quantity of each food item and press “Adjust Recipe.” It’s that simple! A chef/culinary arts teacher will demonstrate this “must-have” kitchen tool. Calculators will be rafﬂed off. Presenter: Denise Baxter, Mountain View High School, Va. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Lester Young A.

21 Wednesday Sessions (cont.) Marriott Downtown UNIVERSITY

SKILLSUSA NEW ADVISOR TRAINING For educators, new high-school or college/postsecondary advisors or those with limited experience. Get a quick but comprehensive overview of SkillsUSA. Learn the basics of organizing a chapter each fall: holding a kickoff, electing and training ofﬁcers, planning an effective program of work, integrating SkillsUSA into the technical curriculum, handling chapter ﬁnances, preparing for competition and teaching the Professional Development Program. Presenter: Mindy Acklen, teacher and SkillsUSA advisor from Tennessee. 11:30 a.m., Bennie Moten A&B.

SKILLSUSA CHAPTER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM For educators. Learn about the new and exciting Chapter Excellence Program. Chapters are encouraged to attain excellence and receive incentives for exemplary chapter performances. The program consists of three award tiers, with the ﬁrst two tiers recognized at the state level and the ﬁnal tier eligible for national recognition. Presenter: Debbie Peabody, SkillsUSA advisor, Georgia. 11:30 a.m., Mary Lou Williams A&B. (Also Thursday at 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2208.)

TEACHING “WORK ETHICS” IN THE CLASSROOM For high school educators (all trades). Gain a new instruc- tional strategy for teaching work ethics. Attendees will leave with a greater appreciation of career and technical education by discovering new ways to incorporate work ethics throughout career majors. Presenter: Jimmy Gilstrap, Indian Capital Tech- nology Center, Stillwell, Okla. 11:30 a.m., Big Joe Turner B.

CDX AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING For educators and students. As requested by many customers and potential customers, CDX is reaching out to provide regional instructor training for its newly released CDX Online Training system. See the all-new CDX system and learn how you can get the most out of it. Presenter: Kirk VanGelder, automotive technology instructor; CDX author and e-learning content developer. 11:30 a.m., Lester Young B.

SKILLS TO INDUSTRY: AN INNOVATIVE STUDENT-TO-CAREER PROGRAM For educators and students in construction areas. Build Your Future has devel- oped a program that links students and their instructors to contractors who have committed to provide mentor and employment opportunities to qualiﬁed students. This innovative program will provide your course with a direct connection to the construction industry. Presenters: Diane Greene, executive director, and Jennifer Wilkerson, director of marketing and public relations, Build Your Future Initiative. 11:30 a.m., Julia Lee A.

KEEPING STUDENTS SAFE! CAREERSAFE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For educators and students. The CareerSafe Professional Development Program is a great opportunity for teachers to earn an OSHA card, create individualized classroom safety checklists and engage students in interactive safety education. Learn how you can create a safety community within your school environment. Presenter: Andrea Foster Mack, director of outreach for CareerSafe Online. 11:30 a.m., Julia Lee B, and 2:30 p.m., Lester Young B.

22 SkillsUSAuniversity I-CAR SERVING CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS TEACHING COLLISION REPAIR For educators. Get an overview of the I-CAR Professional Development Curriculum Education Edition Curriculum Package and an update on I-CAR supporting collision repair programs in career and technical schools. Presenter: Bill Stage, senior director, education development. 11:30 a.m., Jay McShann A.

YOUNG WORKER FATALITY CASE STUDIES: FOCUS ON PREVENTION For educators and students (all trades). Youth play a prominent role in the U.S. workforce but account for a disproportionate number of workplace injuries and deaths. U.S. Department of Labor representatives will review current fatality case studies. Learn strategies to ensure that when youth work, they are safe. Various handouts will be distributed. Presenters: senior advisor Ernest Weiss and Sheila Arbury, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 11:30 a.m., Lester Young A.

ENHANCE YOUR CTE PROGRAM WITH CHIEF ARCHITECT 3-D DESIGN SOFTWARE For educators and students. Chief Architect is intuitive yet powerful professional 3-D design software. Enhance curriculum in drafting, construction trades, interior design, hospitality, child learning centers, landscaping, plumbing, HVAC, cabinetry and criminal justice. Trial versions and curriculum ideas will ready to implement when you leave the session. Certiﬁcation opportunities available. Presenter: Debra Gray, national academic sales manager. 11:30 a.m., Jay McShann B.

EFFECTIVE CHAPTER MEETINGS: FROM OFFICER ROLES TO CHAPTER ENGAGEMENT For educators. Meetings are vital to organize activities, plan and fulﬁll a chapter’s program of work. Participants will receive the Leveraging Your Leadership with Effective Chapter Meetings teacher’s kit, which features six interactive lesson plans to help your students learn about their ofﬁcer roles. You will have the tools to make meetings a highlight of the chapter experience. Presenter: Gayle Silvey, SkillsUSA staff. 1 p.m., Bennie Moten A&B.

EASILY INTRODUCE BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING) CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CLASSES For educators. Easily introduce today’s approach to architectural design, building information modeling (BIM), using Envisioneer. Give students the power to create professional, photo-realistic 3-D models quickly and simply. Students from middle school through university use Envisioneer to gain the knowledge to pursue careers in construction design, interior design and architecture. Free software for all faculty attendees. Presenter: Jeff Hapgood, TEC Inc. 1 p.m., Jay McShann B.

23 Wednesday Sessions (cont.) Marriott Downtown UNIVERSITY

BRINGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO YOUR COURSE USING HP LIFE For educators. HP LIFE is a free online program providing relevant training for students interested in starting a business. Twenty-three interactive topics are available in ﬁnance, marketing, operations and communications. If you are interested in providing your students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship, come see this overview. Presenters: Darcie Tumey, instructor and SkillsUSA state Entrepre- neurship winner; Kim Norbuta, consultant for National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship and HP LIFE. 1 p.m., Lester Young B.

CREATING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE CTE For educators. Learn more about the construction industry’s workforce development efforts. Topics include the importance and beneﬁts of creating partnerships between education and industry, as well as career pathways and increased earning opportunities for trainees. Presenters: Dan Belcher, NCCER; Mike Glavin, Associated Builders and Contractors. 1 p.m., Julia Lee A.

HOW CAN I PREPARE MY STUDENTS FOR HIGH-STAKES TESTING? For educators. Skill Connect Assessments, part of SkillsUSA’s Work Force Ready System, can strategically help teachers better prepare their students to be successful in today’s high-stakes testing environment. Successful testing steps and tips can be applied to any assessment process. SkillsUSA wants to help students better trans- late their knowledge and skills in a testing environment. Presenters: Lana Ford, outreach consultant, and Patty Duncan, SkillsUSA staff. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Julia Lee B.

SKILLSUSA KEY TO CREATING A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS For educators and students. Generate discussion and collaboration around the concepts of creating and promoting a culture of high expectations. Sub-groups will contribute recommendations and ideas that they can apply in creating and promoting a shared vision. Advisors will also leave the session with two new ways they can incorporate the SkillsUSA Professional Development Program through their curriculum. Presenter: Corine Triplett, teacher and advisor, Tulsa Technology Center, Okla. 1 p.m., Big Joe Turner B.

STARTING A SKILLSUSA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION For educators and students (all trades). Current alumni are encouraged to attend and share their expertise and experience. Whether considering starting a SkillsUSA state alumni association or if your state alumni organization is new, this session is for you. The Alumni Coordinating Committee will cover how to set up a state alumni association, recruit local alumni members, and ﬁnd opportunities to volunteer and mentor local and national SkillsUSA members. Presenters: representatives of the SkillsUSA Alumni Coordinating Committee. 2:30 p.m., Julia Lee A.

FEDERAL STUDENT AID 101 For educators, students and parents (all trades). Let’s learn what Federal Student Aid is and what is available to you. Not sure when or how to submit the free application? What happens after the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is submitted? Is there really free help? Let’s get these questions answered as well as others you have. Presenter: Katherine Coates, management and program analyst, Federal Student Aid. 2:30 p.m., Lester Young A.

24 SkillsUSAuniversity BOOMERS TO ZOOMERS For educators and students. With ﬁve generations in today’s workforce, the potential for productivity, innovation, conﬂict and confusion has never been greater. However, there is a way to embrace the “generation gap” to effectively communi- cate and develop meaningful relationships in the workplace and in everyday life. Presenter: Teresa Mankin, SkillsUSA Oregon director. 2:30 p.m., Jay McShann B.

SKILLSUSA’S CAREER READINESS CURRICULUM For educators. Is your program focused on the drastic skills gap in the workforce? Is your classroom effective at combining relevant workplace skills with academic standards? The Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC) can help you prepare students for workplace success. CRC supports personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics, all essential to a successful, student-oriented CTE program. This innovative curriculum is based on Common Core State Standards. Presenter: Debbie Peabody, SkillsUSA advisor. 2:30 p.m., Mary Lou Williams A&B.

AGGREKO SELECTECH PROGRAM For educators and students in metal fabrication or welding. Aggreko and Okla- homa State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) partner to offer an exclu- sive opportunity to a select group of mechanically gifted students. The two-year, trimester-based program will consist of coursework and on-the-job internships. Students will alternate between OSUIT and an Aggreko service center while earning an associate’s degree. Presenters: Devin Murphy, technician programs manager, and Victor Garcia, SelecTech programs coordinator. 2:30 p.m., Jay McShann A.

COMMON CORE — STEM — ACADEMIC INTEGRATION — CORPORATE SUPPORT SDS/2 For educators and students. Common Core Standards are embedded into the internationally recognized architecture program at Arizona’s Shadow Ridge High School, which uses SDS/2 Structural Steel Detailing and Modeling software to integrate STEM and academics for student total engagement and success. Your program can follow suit. Presenters: Amanda Thonen, Design Data Corp.; and Scott Thomas, Shadow Ridge instructor and author. 2:30 p.m., Bennie Moten A&B.

GRANT WRITING For educators, parents and students. This session will focus on tips for those wanting to write award winning grant applications. Presenter: Carol Lowery, SkillsUSA staff. 2:30 p.m., Big Joe Turner B.

25 Q Thursday Sessions June 26, Bartle Hall

WHAT MAKES A GREAT SKILLSUSA ADVISOR? For educators (all trades). Learn from the SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year finalists how they stay motivated and excited. Discover their secrets for keeping students engaged in their programs and in SkillsUSA chapter activities. These top advisors will explain how they run their chapters effectively as they develop leaders and rich learning experiences for their students. Presenters: SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year finalists with a national officer as moderator. 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2209.

MAKING ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS EASY WITH THE ELECTRICALC PRO CALCULATOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM For electrical and building trades instructors. Learn how Calculated Industries’ ElectriCalc Pro calculator can improve job productivity. It uses National Electri- cal Code tables to size the electrical installation requirements. The calculator can switch between the 1996 to the 2014 NEC editions for areas that require different code cycle enforcement. A calculator will be rafﬂed off. Presenter: Paul Krmpotich, presenter for the electrical industry. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2208.

IDENTIFY B&I SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE YOUR PROGRAM LEVERAGING RELATIONSHIPS For educators and students. Create a program of work using the SkillsUSA Nebraska model, which successfully leverages relationships with business and industry. Focus on the power of the mentor-protégé relationship and what business and industry are looking for in your students. Presenters: Amanda Thonen, Design Data Corp./SkillsUSA Nebraska board of directors; Jamie Snyder, student and chapter ofﬁcer, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha. 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2504A.

YOU HAVE AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN YOUR STATE, WHAT’S NEXT? For educators and students (all trades). Alumni are encouraged to share their experiences. If you have an alumni association in your state, young or old, big or small, see what you can do to increase involvement and provide opportunities to volunteer. This session will build on many of the discussion points covered in the Starting a SkillsUSA Alumni Association session; however, prior attendance is not required. Presenters: representatives of the SkillsUSA Alumni Coordinating Committee. 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2102A.

PASSIONATE ABOUT COOKING? SEE WHAT IT TAKES TO FEED AN ARMY! For educators and students. Learn how members of the U.S. Army culinary arts team sharpen their skills (and win gold medals) at competitions across the globe and how they use that knowledge to feed Army-strong soldiers. Get tips, see hands- on cooking demonstrations and learn about Army culinary careers. Presenter: U.S. Army. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2206.

26 SkillsUSAuniversity THE CONSTRUCTION MASTER PRO CALCULATOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM For educators. Calculated Industries offers the Construction Master Pro calculator with a workbook and study guide. It comes with a free electronic download of the calculator emulator for demonstrations, tutorials, user’s guide, test and ﬁnal exam. Receive a free copy of the workbook. Calculators will be rafﬂed. Presenter: Loran Stara, Southeast Community College, Neb. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2203.

STUDENT2STUDENT MENTORING BEST PRACTICES For educators and students (all trades). Student2Student, the mentoring effort of SkillsUSA, reinforces students’ technical skills and self-esteem as they help elementary- or middle-school students learn about career options. It’s a great way to showcase your program and can help with recruitment. SkillsUSA partners with America’s Promise Alliance in this effort. Learn about best practices and receive a mentoring guide. Presenters: advisor Richard Stewart and student Makayla Kleis from Tulsa (Okla.) Technology Center. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2209.

A+ AND BEYOND For educators and students. Discuss how to enhance your A+ and PC repair course. Learn about exciting digital solutions, ﬂipping your classroom and managing online learning, and involving the corporate community in your program. Share ideas and leave with new ones. Presenter: Jean Andrews, PC repair author from Course Technology, Cengage Learning. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2102A.

SKILLSUSA CHAPTER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM For educators. Learn about the new, exciting Chapter Excellence Program. Chapters are encouraged to attain excellence and receive incentives for exemplary performance. The program consists of three award tiers, with the ﬁrst two tiers recognized at the state level and the ﬁnal tier eligible for national recognition. Presenter: Debbie Peabody, SkillsUSA advisor, Georgia. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2208.

SKILLSUSA CHAPTERS AT WORK For educators and students (all trades). Spanning the SkillsUSA program of work, hear success stories about local chapter activities including fundraisers, community service projects and partnership development. Presenter: Ryland Stonehocker, welding instructor, Autry Technology Center, Okla. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2504A.

PASSIONATE ABOUT COOKING? SEE WHAT IT TAKES TO FEED AN ARMY! For educators and students. Forget MREs! Learn how members of the U.S. Army culinary arts team sharpen their skills (and win gold medals) at competitions across the globe and how they put that knowledge to use feeding our Army-strong soldiers. Get tips, see hands-on cooking demonstrations and learn about Army culinary careers from members of a world-class team. Presenter: U.S. Army. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2206.

27 Thursday Sessions (cont.) Bartle Hall UNIVERSITY

SKILLSUSA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT PRE-EVENT MEETING For educators and students participating in the community service project Friday during this conference. Participants are encouraged to attend this session to ﬁnd out about this year’s projects, learn what to expect on Friday morning and meet the service project sponsor, GOJO Industries. Presenter: Byekwaso Gilbert, SkillsUSA staff. 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2102A.

MAKE AN “IMPACT” WITH YOUR COLLISION PROGRAM For educators and students in collision repair. The Collision Repair Education Foundation has provided over $20 million in support to high-school and college collision programs since 2008. Learn the latest on its efforts to help your program and employ your students. Presenter: Brandon Eckenrode, foundation director of development. 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2504A.

THE CONSTRUCTION MASTER PRO CALCULATOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM For educators. Calculated Industries offers the Construction Master Pro calculator as well as a workbook and study guide for construction trades programs. The program, published in conjunction with Thompson Delmar Learning, comes with a free electronic download of the calculator emulator for demonstrations, complete user’s guide, test and ﬁnal examination. All attendees will receive a free copy of the workbook. Calculators will be rafﬂed off in each session. Presenter: Loran Stara, Southeast Community College, Neb. 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2203.

LEVERAGING YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH “POWERRFUL” PRESENTATIONS For educators. Public speaking is a skill that many students are apprehensive about but learn to enjoy once they give it a try. Students who are equipped to clearly articulate their thoughts will be better prepared. Using SkillsUSA’s Lever- aging Your Leadership with POWERRFUL Presentations, students will become empowered with this valuable skill. Presenter: Gayle Silvey, SkillsUSA staff. 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 2206.

“SKILLSUSA: 50 YEARS OF CHAMPIONS AT WORK” MEMBERSHIP KIT RESOURCES For educators. Explore SkillsUSA’s 2014-2015 membership kit. Dive into this year’s theme, “SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work,” and discover activities and resources to bring it to life. Get lesson plans to engage every member in fulﬁlling the SkillsUSA mission. Presenter: Gayle Silvey, SkillsUSA staff. 2:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2206.

28 SkillsUSAuniversity Q Friday Sessions June 27, Bartle Hall

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY For automotive educators and students. Topics to be covered include: vehicle communications and understanding the impact of contaminated coolants on the coolant system. Presenters: Scott Norman and Automotive Service Technology Technical Committee; Micke Sculthorpe, General Motors Co.; and Bobby Bassett, Gates Corp. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2101.

YOUR SPECIALTY IMAGING ASSOCIATION For educators. As the nonproﬁt trade association for the specialty imaging industry, SGIA focuses on developing educational, informative programs conducive to the enlightenment of the industry. This session will provide a brief overview of the association’s scope, its services and activities, the SGIA Education Committee, and the annual Student Printing Competition. Presenter: Johnny Shell, SGIA. 8:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2211.

EVACUATION OF REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS AND ITS IMPORTANCE For educators and students. Good evacuation of all refrigerant systems should be a basic skill for all HVACR technicians. Get the basics of how to accomplish this task, new technology and refrigerant recovery. The program presenter has been in the industry for many years. Presenter: Dave Boyd, Appion Inc. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2204.

EXPLORE THE SPECIALTY IMAGING INDUSTRY For educators and students. The specialty imaging industry is the fastest-growing market segment among all print technologies. This session will look at the full spectrum of this industry sector, the wide range of products produced, the printing technologies that are used to produce them, and the human resource skills that are required. Presenter: Johnny Shell, SGIA. 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2211.

29 Friday Sessions (cont.) Bartle Hall UNIVERSITY

PREPARING STUDENTS COMPETING IN CONTESTS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN For educators. Action Skills, Employment Application Process and Community Action Project competitions will be discussed, along with their sister contests, with judge training and scoring explained. Learning how to prepare students for competition in these events will be covered. A presentation booklet will be provided. Presenters: Diane Swenson and Sherry Anderson, retired special education instructors. 10 a.m., Bartle Hall 2205.

HOT TOPICS — INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL CENTRAL CODES For educators and students. Review important topics of electrical safety for motor control. Changes in industry designs, codes and standards are important to increase worker safety and should be taken advantage of by installers, designers and others who are involved with industrial motor controls. Presenter: Bob Baird, vice president of industry regulatory affairs, Independent Electrical Contractors. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2104B.

NO-LEAD COPPER ALLOYS — WHAT AND WHY FOR PLUMBING For educators and students. Recognize the reasons for implementing “No-Lead” components in drinking-water piping. Identify areas where copper alloys must meet the new requirements. Apply basic copper and copper alloy property and installation knowledge gained from this presentation to future designs, speciﬁca- tions and installations to ensure continued satisfactory long term performance. Presenter: Dale Powell, Copper Development Association Inc. 10:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2103C.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR APPAREL DECORATION For educators and students. This session will focus on the wide variety of digital technologies that have emerged for decorated apparel, the capabilities of each platform, and some of the variables associated with each. Discussion will include direct-to-garment inkjet, dye sublimation, heat applied ﬁlms and heat transfer. Presenter: Johnny Shell, vice president, SGIA. 11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall 2211.

30 SkillsUSAuniversity Official sponsors

These organizations, through their cash and/or documented in-kind donations, have qualified for SkillsUSA Official Sponsor status of $25,000 or more in calendar year 2014 (as of June 1). Additionally, we award this status to organizations making unrestricted financial donations equaling $15,000 or more. We encourage SkillsUSA teachers and students to patronize these organizations when the opportunity arises.

3Dconnexion Inc. Haskell Co. 3M Co. Hewlett-Packard Co. AAA Communications Hypertherm Inc. ADESA Idealease Inc. Aggreko LLC Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. Air Products Intelitek Inc. Alcoa Foundation Interstate Batteries Inc. AMT — The Association for IRWIN Industrial Tools Manufacturing Technology The Lincoln Electric Co. Architectural Woodwork Institute Lowe’s Companies Inc. ASE mikeroweWORKS Foundation Association of Woodworking Miller/Hobart and Furnishings Suppliers NAPA Axalta Coating Systems NCCER Calculated Industries Inc. Panduit Corp. CareerSafe LLC PHCC Educational Foundation Caterpillar Inc. Praxair Inc. Cengage Learning Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Chrysler Group LLC Safelite Fulﬁllment Inc. Deere & Company Sandvik Coromant Enterprise Holdings Snap-on Incorporated ETA International Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies GE Appliances Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Inc. Universal Technical Institute

31 Community Action Lobby Project 2400 Automotive Automotive Service Conference Reﬁnishing Technology Technology Center Robo Collision Repair Auto Technology Tech TECHSPO Electronics Engineering Technology Technology/Design Ballroom Sheet Metal Mobile 3-D TECHSPO Electronics Visualization Interactive CNC Installation & Animation Application & Video Milling & Turning/ Game Development Precision Machining Technical Web Computer Technology Computer Design Maintenance Advertising Est 16th St. Applications Technology Technical Design Internet- Drafting working Architectural Additive Tel Computer Drafting Manufacturing Employment Programming Courtesy Corps/ Technology First Aid Application Process Computer Rentals Screen P Level 3500 Lobby Gra Digital Cinema TV (Video) 2300 Sub Production Production TECHSPO Level 2500 Escalator I-670 Health Occs. Broadcast News Knowledge Bowl Production Audio/Radio Escalator Level 1500 Production Arena Level Career Pathways Showcase 14th St. Mezzanine Level Promotional (overlooks Bulletin Board Lower Exhibit Crowne Plaza Hall) Lower Exhibit Hall American Spirit Award/ Occupational Health Customer Restaurant & Safety/ Service Service Outstanding Chapter/ Pin Design Entrepreneurship (State Conference)/ T-Shirt Design Chapter Display Municipal Welding Auditorium Sculpture

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Please refer to the Contest Schedule (beginning on Page 50) for the locations of leadership and other contests not listed here.

33 Dailyschedule CONTESTANTS NOTE: To compete, SkillsUSA Championships contestants must attend their respective contestant meetings. Refer to the special section starting on Page 50 for the time and location of your contestant meeting. All information on contests is contained in this single section of the program.

SaturdayJune 21 Q Three training conferences start in Bartle Hall: – Activate for chapter leaders and Leverage for state ofﬁcers are sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation – Engage for chapter advisors is sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies Inc.

9 AM Activate, Leverage and Engage Registration, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200

10 AM Activate, Bartle Hall 2504A&B (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation)

Engage, Bartle Hall 2503A (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies Inc.)

Leverage, Bartle Hall 2215C (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation)

11 AM Registration for NLSC, Bartle Hall 2103 A (until 6 PM)

Lowe’s Giveaways to Registered Conference Attendees, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 6 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s)

1 PM National Courtesy Corps Registration/Check-in, Park University, Copley Quad (until 5 PM)

SundayJune 22 Q Activate, Engage and Leverage conferences continue.

8 AM National Courtesy Corps Breakfast/Orientation, Bartle Hall 2105

8:30 Registration for NLSC, Bartle Hall 2103A (until 6 PM)

Lowe’s Giveaways to Registered Conference Attendees, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 6 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s)

Activate, Bartle Hall 2504A&B (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation)

Engage, Bartle Hall 2503A (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies Inc.)

34 @SkillsUSA #NLSC14 SUNDAY 8:30 Leverage, Bartle Hall 2215C (until 4:30 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation)

6:30 State Association Directors’ Reception, The Gallery, Power and Light District (until 8:30 PM)

MondayJune 23 Q The SkillsUSA Store opens for the week. Q Orientations for SkillsUSA alumni and National Education Teams.

7 AM Recycled Rides Breakfast, Bartle Hall 2502B (until 9 AM)

7:30 State Association Directors’ Breakfast, Bartle Hall 2102B (until 9 AM; sponsored by National Center for Construction Education and Research)

8 AM National Education Team Breakfast and Orientation, Bartle Hall 2103B&C (until 9:30 AM)

Registration for NLSC, Bartle Hall 2103A (until 5 PM)

8:30 Lowe’s Giveaways to Registered Conference Attendees, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 5 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s)

Activate, Bartle Hall 2504A&B (until 3 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Chari- table and Educational Foundation)

Engage, Bartle Hall 2503A (until 3 PM; sponsored by State Farm Insur- ance Companies Inc.)

Leverage, Bartle Hall 2215C (until 3 PM; sponsored by Lowe’s Chari- table and Education Foundation)

9 AM Training Session: Alumni, The Next Chapter, Bartle Hall 2104B (until 12 PM)

State Association Directors’ Orientation, Bartle Hall 2102A (until 12 PM)

9:30 National Education Team Registration, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 5 PM)

10 AM SkillsUSA TECHSPO Exhibitor Registration/Check-in/Setup, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 (until 5 PM)

10:30 State Association Directors’ Coffee Break, Bartle Hall 2102B (until 11 AM)

1 PM SkillsUSA Store, Bartle Hall New Grand Ballroom South Pre-Function (until 4 PM)

2 PM National Technical and Leadership Committee Chairpersons’ Meeting, Bartle Hall 2105 (until 4 PM)

SkillsUSA Alumni Orientation, Bartle Hall 2104B

6 PM National Education Team Reception, Municipal Auditorium, Little Theater Main Floor (until 9:30 PM; sponsored by Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association)

35 CHAMPIONS NIGHT

TuesdayJune 24

Q NOTE: All contest activities are listed in a separate section starting on Page 50, including mandatory contestant meetings, familiarizations, contest- specific instructors’ meetings, debriefings, meal functions and receptions, tours and seminars — and the competitions themselves. If you are a contestant, be sure to use the special Contests Schedule. Q National officer candidates must turn in their campaign materials at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Marriott Downtown’s Colonial Ballroom. Q The SkillsUSA TECHSPO trade show and Career Fair open. Q Health sciences instructors are invited to a special luncheon and seminar, for which the U.S. Army is official partner. Q TAG Tuesday for preregistered national delegates is sponsored by Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. and ADESA.

7 AM NLSC Shuttle begins from hotels to the conference center (until 5 PM)

7:30 National Education Team Registration, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 3:30 PM)

International Degree Interview, Marriott Downtown, Salon 1-Kennedy

8 AM Champions Plaza, Allis Plaza, Central & 13th St. (until 4 PM)

Registration for NLSC, Bartle Hall 2103A (until 5 PM)

SkillsUSA Educational Resources Booth, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 (until 4 PM)

SkillsUSA TECHSPO and Career Fair, Bartle Hall Lobbies 2200, 2300, 2500 (until 4 PM)

8:30 TAG Tuesday, Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom (until 4:30 PM; only delegates who have preregistered may attend. Sponsored by Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. and ADESA)

9 AM Advisor of the Year Interviews, Bartle Hall 2209 (until 12 PM; sponsored by Cengage Learning)

36 Dailyschedule Sponsored by CHAMPIONS NIGHT (sponsored by Carhartt) starts at 7 p.m. at Allis Plaza in front of the Marriott Down- town on 12th Street. The first official event for all conference participants offers live entertainment, refreshments and giveaways. A SkillsUSA logo shirt, appropriate attire and your official conference badge are required for admittance to this private, SkillsUSA-only event. Your $1 admission fee supports a local youth charity.

A 100-PERCENT ADVISORS RECEPTION Sponsored by (sponsored by Air Products) starts at 7 p.m. at the College Basketball Experience in the Kansas City Power and Light District.

TUESDAY 9 AM SkillsUSA University: NATEF Evaluation Team Leader Training, Longview Community College (until 4 PM)

Large Tool Box Drop-off, Bartle Hall North Dock (until 12 PM)

10 AM National Ofﬁcer Candidates’ Campaign Material Due, Marriott Downtown, Colonial Ballroom

National Ofﬁcer Candidates Orientation/Testing, Marriott Downtown, Colonial Ballroom (until 3 PM)

SkillsUSA University: State Certiﬁed Trainer Update, Marriott Downtown, Truman A (until 12 PM)

10:45 National Ofﬁcer Nominating Committee Ofﬁcials Meeting, Marriott Downtown, Salon 1-Kennedy (until 11:15 AM)

11:15 National Ofﬁcer Interviews (High School and College/Postsecondary), Marriott Downtown, Salon 1-Kennedy, Salon 2-Taft, Salon 3-Wilson, Salon 4-Hoover (until 1:30 PM)

11:30 Health Sciences Instructors’ Luncheon and Seminar, Bartle Hall 2502A (until 1:15 PM; ofﬁcial partner is U.S. Army)

1 PM Large Tool Box Drop-off, Bartle Hall North Dock (until 3 PM)

1:30 SkillsUSA Board of Directors Meeting, Marriott Downtown, Truman B (until 4 PM)

3 PM NATEF Advisor Meeting, Marriott Downtown, 12th Street (until 4 PM)

5:30 SkillsUSA Alumni Welcome Reception, Amigoni Urban Winery, Barrel Room (until 7 PM)

7 PM Champions Night, Allis Plaza, Central & 13th St. (until 10 PM; dress code: state/national SkillsUSA shirt required for entry. Sponsored by Carhartt Inc.)

100-Percent Advisors Reception, College Basketball Experience (until 9 PM; sponsored by Air Products)

37 ADVISORS’ CALL TO ACTION

WednesdayJune 25

Q If a contestant, remember that all your activities are listed in a separate section starting on Page 50. Be sure to use this special Contests Schedule. Q Attend free educational seminars at SkillsUSA University, featuring the latest trends, new technology and best career opportunities. Descriptions are in the section on Pages 19-31. Q Wednesday SkillsUSA Championships events open to the public at 8 a.m. Q A fun event, SkillsUSA Amazing Race, winds through the SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibits starting at 10:30 a.m. See Page 18 for details. Q The exciting Opening Ceremony (sponsored by Caterpillar Inc.) starts at 7 p.m. SkillsUSA ofﬁcial attire or professional attire required. Q Seating for the Opening Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes in advance. Concession stands at Kemper Arena are open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For safety, everyone in the arena must be seated during the event. After you arrive in the arena, take a moment and locate the exits nearest you. If there is an emergency, everyone should act responsibly and exit the building in an orderly manner. Look for others who may need assistance, and provide help as needed. Q Sign-language interpretation is provided at Kemper Arena during the opening and awards ceremonies. Seating is available in Rows A&B, lower Section 103. Regarding other needs of the physically challenged, Suites A&Z along with Section 116 (at top of the escalators upon entering the arena) are reserved as needed. Reserved seating on the arena ﬂoor is available for contestants during the Awards Ceremony. For directions or assistance, please ask a member of the Courtesy Corps upon your arrival at the arena.

6 AM Shuttles for Contestants Only from outlying hotels to Bartle Hall (until 5 PM)

7:30 Contestants Report to Contest Areas through Bartle Hall Grand Ballroom and Lobbies 1500, 2100, 2200 & 2400

President’s Volunteer Service Award Breakfast, Sheraton Crown Center, Empire (until 8:45 AM; sponsored by Lowe’s)

7:45 Advisors’ Continental Breakfast, Marriott Downtown, Second Floor Foyer (until 8:30 AM)

8 AM Champions Plaza, Allis Plaza, Central & 13th St. (until 4 PM)

SkillsUSA Educational Resources Booth, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 (until 4 PM)

38 Dailyschedule CHAPTER ADVISORS: Don’t miss your Sponsored by special events Wednesday. A continental breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m. on the Marriott Downtown’s second ﬂoor. A Call to Action: 50 Years of Champions at Work follows at 8:30 a.m. in the Marriott’s Count Basie Ballroom. Meet Executive Director Tim Lawrence to learn about SkillsUSA’s priorities and national trends in CTE. Receive a 50th NLSC gift of appreciation and a chance to win door prizes. Take this opportunity to network with other teachers from across the nation, celebrate our instructors’ success over the past 50 years, and hear from a former student who attended the ﬁrst conference in 1965. Then be sure to attend the SkillsUSA University seminar of your choice, immediately following. Logo wear or casual clothing suggested. Sponsored by 3M Co.

WEDNESDAY 8 AM SkillsUSA TECHSPO and Career Fair, Bartle Hall Lobbies 2200, 2300, 2500 (until 4 PM)

8:30 A Call to Action: Advisors’ Session, Marriott Downtown, Basie Ballroom (until 9:45 AM; sponsored by 3M Co.)

9 AM Delegate Training, Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom (until 11 AM)

Large Tool Box Drop-off, Bartle Hall North Dock (until 12 PM)

10 AM SkillsUSA University at the Marriott Downtown (sponsored by 3M Co.): • Army Medicine: Caring for America’s Sons and Daughters, Big Joe Turner B • Developing High-Performance Air Filters to Work in Residential HVAC Systems, Jay McShann B • Jump-Start Your Career in Construction, Julia Lee A • Make an “Impact” with Your Collision Program, Jay McShann A • “SkillsUSA: 50 Years Of Champions At Work” Membership Kit Resources, Bennie Moten A&B • Teaching and Using Kitchen Calculator in Culinary Programs, Lester Young A • The New NOCTI … Assessments Ramped Up, Julia Lee B • Understanding Common Core State Standards and Common Career Technical Core, Mary Lou Williams A&B • Using Parliamentary Procedure in the CTE Classroom, Lester Young B

10:30 SkillsUSA Amazing Race, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 (until 1:30 PM)

11:30 SkillsUSA University at the Marriott Downtown (sponsored by 3M Co.): • CDX Automotive Instructor Training, Lester Young B • Enhance Your CTE Program With Chief Architect 3-D Design Software, Jay McShann B •I-CAR Serving Career and Technical Schools Teaching Collision Repair, Jay McShann A • Keeping Students Safe! CareerSafe Online Professional Development Program, Julia Lee B • SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Program, Mary Lou Williams A&B • SkillsUSA New Advisor Training, Bennie Moten A&B • Skills to Industry: An Innovative Student-to-Career Program, Julia Lee A • Teaching “Work Ethics” in the Classroom, Big Joe Turner B • Young Worker Fatality Case Studies: Focus on Prevention, Lester Young A

39 WEDNESDAY 12:45 College/Postsecondary Delegates Orientation Meeting, Marriott Down- town, Royal Exhibit Hall

High School Delegates Orientation Meeting, Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom

1 PM SkillsUSA University at the Marriott Downtown (sponsored by 3M Co.): • Bringing Entrepreneurship into Your Course Using HP LIFE, Lester Young B • Creating Strategic Partnerships to Advance CTE, Julia Lee A • Easily Introduce BIM (Building Information Modeling) Concepts in Your Architectural Design and Construction Classes, Jay McShann B • Effective Chapter Meetings: From Ofﬁcer Roles to Chapter Engage- ment, Bennie Moten A&B • How Can I Prepare My Students for High-Stakes Testing?, Julia Lee B • SkillsUSA Key to Creating a Culture of High Expectations, Big Joe Turner B • Teaching and Using Kitchen Calculator in Culinary Programs, Lester Young A • Understanding Common Core State Standards and Common Career Technical Core, Mary Lou Williams A&B

ASE/NATEF/AYES Update, Marriott Downtown, 12th Street (until 4 PM; hosted by ASE and National Automotive Technicians Education Founda- tion/Automotive Youth Educational Systems. Session is by invitation only and for state directors of technical education or their designated attendees.)

Large Tool Box Drop-off, Bartle Hall North Dock (until 3 PM)

SkillsUSA Corporation Meeting, Marriott Downtown, Colonial Ballroom (until 2:30 PM)

1:15 College/Postsecondary Delegate Session: “Meet the Candidates,” Marriott Downtown, Royal Exhibit Hall

High School Delegate Session: “Meet the Candidates,” Marriott Down- town, Imperial Ballroom

Delegate Session

40 Dailyschedule SkillsUSA Championships Ribbon Cutting

WEDNESDAY 2 PM College/Postsecondary Delegate Session: Delegate Assembly Business Meetings, Marriott Downtown, Royal Exhibit Hall

High School Delegate Session: Delegate Assembly Business Meetings, Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom

2:30 SkillsUSA University at the Marriott Downtown (sponsored by 3M Co.): • Aggreko Selectech Program, Jay McShann A • Boomers to Zoomers, Jay McShann B • Common Core — STEM — Academic Integration — Corporate Support SDS/2, Bennie Moten A&B • Federal Student Aid 101, Lester Young A • Grant Writing, Big Joe Turner B • How Can I Prepare My Students for High-Stakes Testing?, Julia Lee B • Keeping Students Safe! CareerSafe Online Professional Development Program, Lester Young B • SkillsUSA’s Career Readiness Curriculum, Mary Lou Williams A&B • Starting a SkillsUSA Alumni Association, Julia Lee A

2:45 Joint Delegate Meeting, Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom (immediately following: high school and postsecondary ballots and campaigns for national ofﬁcers begin. U.S. Army is ofﬁcial partner.)

6 PM Leadership Contests Finalists Posted, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100 (until 9 PM)

7 PM Opening Ceremony and SkillsUSA Championships Ribbon Cutting, Kemper Arena (sponsored by Caterpillar Inc.; see agenda and details on following pages)

41 Sponsored by

THE 50TH ANNUAL National Leadership and Skills Conference kicks into high gear Wednesday with this motivational evening. The ceremony closes with the ribbon-cutting for the SkillsUSA Championships. Special thanks to Caterpillar Inc. for sponsoring the 2014 Opening Ceremony.

AGENDA 7 p.m. Introduction of Student2Student Introduction of National Ofﬁcers Winner Emblem Ceremony Announcement of CareerSafe Video Contest Winners Presentation of Colors/National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance International Degree Recipient Welcome Alumni Awards Introduction of Opening Ceremony Introduction of Conference Pin and Sponsor: Caterpillar Inc. T-shirt Design Winners Introduction of SkillsUSA Board of Announcement of President’s Volun- Directors teer Service Award Introduction of Honorary Life Mem- Introduction of Keynote Speaker bership Recipients SkillsUSA Championships Introduction of SkillsUSA Advisor of Ribbon-Cutting the Year Finalists Adjournment

42 Dailyschedule OPENING CEREMONY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

From 2002 to 2009, Fischer hosted the Emmy-Award-winning “Offshore Adventures,” America’s most-watched outdoor TV show of its kind, capturing a life at sea while ﬁshing, free- diving and promoting conservation.

The National Geo- graphic Channel, His- tory channel, The New More than 10 years ago, Chris York Times, CNN, TIME Kids and Fischer set a course to become the virtually every major news media voice of the world’s oceans and to organization in more than 180 bring the seas into people’s homes, countries have chronicled Fischer creating awareness and apprecia- in four TV series and more than tion for marine environments on 7,500 media stories. He has worked a global scale. Through OCEARCH, on conservation policy with presi- he not only became that voice, but dents of foreign countries as well as also generated a way to advance the United States. STEM education through a dynamic, shark-based curriculum.

43 ThursdayJune 26

Q All contests and debrieﬁngs are in a separate section starting on Page 50. If you are a contestant, be sure to use this special Contests Schedule. Q SkillsUSA TECHSPO continues in lobbies throughout the complex and massive displays outdoors. Q SkillsUSA University in Bartle Hall offers technical and personal development opportunities. See Pages 26-30. Q Meet the national ofﬁcer candidates at delegate meetings. Q With the pressure of the championships over, celebrate SkillsUSA Night at the Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun amusement parks. Logo wear or casual clothing recommended.

6:30 Shuttles for Contestants Only from outlying hotels to Bartle Hall (until 5 PM)

7 AM All SkillsUSA Championships Technical Committee Members and Judges Report to contest sites through specially marked entrance, Bartle Hall Lobby 2100

7:30 Contestants Report to Contest Areas through Bartle Hall Grand Ballroom and Lobbies 1500, 2200, 2100 & 2400

Leadership Contest Judges Coffee, Marriott Downtown, Jay McShann A

Leadership Contest Judges Workroom, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200

8 AM Champions Plaza, Allis Plaza, Central & 13th St. (until 4 PM)

SkillsUSA Educational Resources Booth, Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 (until 4 PM)

SkillsUSA TECHSPO & Career Fair, Bartle Hall Lobbies 2200, 2300, 2500 (until 3 PM)

9 AM Delegates and National Ofﬁcer Candidates Required to Attend the SkillsUSA Championships, Bartle Hall Contest Area

10 AM SkillsUSA University at Bartle Hall (sponsored by 3M Co.): • Identify B&I Support and Advocate and Promote Your Program Leveraging Relationships, Bartle Hall 2504A • Making Electrical Calculations Easy with the ElectriCalc Pro Calculator in Your Classroom, Bartle Hall 2208 • Passionate About Cooking? See What It Takes to Feed an Army!, Bartle Hall 2206 • The Construction Master Pro Calculator in Your Classroom, Bartle Hall 2203 • What Makes a Great SkillsUSA Advisor?, Bartle Hall 2209 • You Have an Alumni Association in Your State, What’s Next?, Bartle Hall 2102A

11:30 SkillsUSA University at Bartle Hall (sponsored by 3M Co.): • A+ and Beyond, Bartle Hall 2102A • Developing High-Performance Air Filters to Work in Residential HVAC Systems, Bartle Hall 2203 • Passionate About Cooking? See What It Takes to Feed an Army!, Bartle Hall 2206 • SkillsUSA Chapters at Work, Bartle Hall 2504A

44 Dailyschedule SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS

WITH 99 CONTESTS and 6,000 competitors, the SkillsUSA Championships encompasses Bartle Hall, its Conference Center, Municipal Auditorium, American Royal Center and the downtown Marriott and Phillips hotels. The $35-million event actually starts earlier for leadership and some technical contests, but on Wednesday and Thursday, visiting every hands-on competition requires a comfortable set of shoes. Be sure to see the competitions at Municipal Auditorium, as well as Humanoid Robotics, Sustainability Solutions, TeamWorks, Urban Search and Rescue, and Welding Fabrication at American Royal Center (for free shuttle, see map on Pages 32-33).

A new demonstration contest, Interactive Application and Video Game Development, will be located in the New Grand Ballroom. Also, a technology demonstration, Additive Manufacturing Technology, will be in Lobby 3500 to show 3-D printing and the programming needed to support it.

THURSDAY 11:30 SkillsUSA University at Bartle Hall (sponsored by 3M Co.): • SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Program, Bartle Hall 2208 • Student2Student Mentoring Best Practices, Bartle Hall 2209

1 PM SkillsUSA University at Bartle Hall (sponsored by 3M Co.): • Leveraging Your Leadership with “POWERRful” Presentations, Bartle Hall 2206 • Make an “Impact” with Your Collision Program, Bartle Hall 2504A • Making Electrical Calculations Easy with the ElectriCalc Pro Calculator in Your Classroom, Bartle Hall 2208 • SkillsUSA Community Service Project Pre-Event Meeting, Bartle Hall 2102A • The Construction Master Pro Calculator in Your Classroom, Bartle Hall 2203

45 SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun

THURSDAY 1 PM College/Postsecondary Business Meeting “Meet the Candidates,” Marriott Downtown, Royal Exhibit Hall (immediately followed by business session; until 3 PM)

High School Business Meeting “Meet the Candidates,” Marriott Down- town, Imperial Ballroom (immediately followed by business session; until 3 PM)

2:30 SkillsUSA University: “SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work” Membership Kit Resources, Bartle Hall 2206

3 PM High School Regional Ofﬁces Primary Ballot (if needed), Marriott Down- town, Truman A&B

6:30 SkillsUSA Night, Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Amusement Parks (until 10 PM)

7 PM Post Final High School Regional Voting (if needed), Marriott Downtown, Imperial Ballroom/Bartle Hall Lobby 2100

SkillsUSA is excited to partner with GOJO Industries for this year’s community service project during the National Leadership and Skills Conference. SkillsUSA members will once again have an opportunity to apply their skills in providing much-needed services to the Kansas City community. This year, volunteers will have several options to lend their talents: • Harvester’s Food Bank — helping pack up food at the region’s largest food bank • Kansas City Parks and Recreation — helping clear invasive brush, gardening and landscaping, clearing trails, and cleaning up parks in neighborhoods • City Union Mission — helping with cleaning and painting • Hope and Faith — helping with various gardening activities, painting, and ﬁxing and organizing donated furniture; organizing clothing in a ware- house and showroom for an organization that assists families in need and serves lunch to the homeless • John Wornall House Museum — helping with yard cleanup and gardening

The event kicks off for the registrants on the New Grand Ballroom Portico at 7:30 a.m. Friday. Buses will leave for the service sites at 8:30 a.m. and return to the portico at 1 p.m. Appropriate work shoes and clothing are required. (Note: You must be preregistered by your SkillsUSA state director to partici- pate in these service events.)

46 Dailyschedule FridayJune 27

Q For contest activities, see the separate section starting on Page 50. Q SkillsUSA University wraps up at Bartle Hall. Q An annual blood drive, sponsored by Kansas City’s Community Blood Cen- ter, will be held 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Bartle Hall 2105. Last year, the center registered 48 volunteers, collected 35 units and had 43 first-time donors. Q The National Courtesy Corps Auction benefits volunteers. Q The conference reaches its peak of excitement at the Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Lowe’s Companies Inc. Seating begins at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will start at 6 p.m. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes in advance. Concession stands at Kemper Arena will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For safety, everyone in the arena must be seated during the event. No tote bags or backpacks permitted. SkillsUSA official attire, professional attire or SkillsUSA Championships work clothing required (see note immediately following for award winners). Q The dress code for award winners will be strictly enforced. Photos of medalists and industry supporters are used in general, trade and SkillsUSA publications. It’s important that all members demonstrate their profes- sionalism by looking the part. Therefore, the national Board of Directors has ruled that all contestants receiving medals at the ceremony must be dressed in official SkillsUSA attire* (see description directly below) or official SkillsUSA Championships work clothing. Winners who are dressed inappropriately will not be allowed on stage. Other attire, jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, boots and sandals are not allowed. Please leave behind any cameras, purses and hats. (*SkillsUSA official attire: As defined in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards, official attire begins with the red blazer or windbreaker. For women, it also includes a white blouse [collarless or small-collared], knee-length black dress skirt or black dress slacks, black sheer [not opaque] or skin-tone seamless hose, and black shoes. For men, it includes the blazer or windbreaker, plus a white dress shirt, solid black tie, black dress slacks, plain black socks and black dress shoes.)

SERVICE PROJECT

Sponsored by

THE 50TH ANNUAL National Leadership and Skills Confer- ence concludes at 6 p.m. Friday with an exciting Awards Ceremony. Special thanks to Lowe’s Companies Inc. for sponsoring the 2014 Awards Ceremony.

AGENDA 6 p.m. 2014-2015 National Ofﬁcer Introduction of 2013-2014 National Announcement/Installation Ofﬁcers Second Segment: Medallion Pledge of Allegiance Presentations Welcome Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Giveaway Introduction of Session Sponsor: Video: Week in Review Lowe’s Companies Inc. Third Segment: Medallion Awards Instructions Presentations First Segment: Medallion Adjournment Presentations

49 C ontest schedule Meetings, debriefings, seminars, tours and activities

CONTESTANTS: CHECK CAREFULLY for the time and location of your contestant meeting. To compete, you must attend your contestant meeting.

• Contestants required to attend early orientations/familiarizations on Tues- day: Check this schedule to see which lobbies you will enter to be escorted to your contest areas. • Wednesday and Thursday: All contestants will enter Bartle Hall at 7:30 a.m., and competitions will begin at 8 a.m. unless otherwise stated in the speciﬁc contest schedule. Contestants will enter through the Grand Ballroom and Lobbies 1500, 2100, 2200 and 2400 as appropriate for their contest location. Advisors, parents and observers will enter at 8 a.m.

More than one SkillsUSA University seminar may be held in a particular occupational area. Consult the section on Pages 19-31 to plan which seminars you will attend.

Tool boxes exceeding bus size limits (9x14x22 inches) may be delivered on Tuesday and Wednesday only from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the north dock of Bartle Hall. The dock is located at 12th Street between Central and Broadway. The student and advisor will be allowed to drive up to the dock and drop off the toolbox for storage until needed for the competition. Following the competition, the competitor must remove all of his or her tools from the contest areas. No storage is provided following the completion of the competitions.

3-D VISUALIZATION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- (TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION) 12:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2215A Demonstration: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Seminar/Principles of Animation: Tues- Conference Center, Lobby 3500 day, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Conference Cen- Demonstration: Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ter 2501A–C Conference Center, Lobby 3500 Computer Setup: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C ADVERTISING DESIGN Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Con- Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ference Center 2501A–C Bartle Hall 3501A–H (Junior Ballroom) Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Computer Setup: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Hall 2103B Bartle Hall 3501A–H Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle ACTION SKILLS Hall 3501A–H Orientation: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Bartle Hall 2504B (followed by technical Hall 2504 A committee meeting) Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., AMERICAN SPIRIT Marriott Downtown, Yardbird A&B Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Marriott Downtown, Yardbird A&B Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- Debriefing: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- 12:30 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Yard- nine Level bird A&B Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level

50 @SkillsUSA #NLSC14 Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- TECHNOLOGY nine Level Orientation: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Basie B Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level (all Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle notebooks to be picked up by 4 p.m.) Hall, Contest Area Breakfast/Debriefing/Seminar: Friday, ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2101 Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall 3501A–H (Junior Ballroom) AVIATION MAINTENANCE Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., TECHNOLOGY Bartle Hall 3501A–H Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9 a.m.- Bartle Hall 2201 4 p.m., Bartle Hall 3501A–H Written Test: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 3501A–H Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 2203 Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION Orientation and Setup: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- BASIC HEALTH CARE SKILLS 4 p.m., Conference Center, Lobby 1500 Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Field Work: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- Hall 2211 ference Center, Lobby 1500 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Con- Hall, Contest Area ference Center, Lobby 1500 Debriefing: Thursday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Confer- Hall, Contest Area ence Center, Lobby 1500 BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartle TECHNOLOGY Hall 1501C Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 8 a.m.- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 5 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400 (lunch Bartle Hall 1501C provided) Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Hall 1501C Bartle Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 1501C Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Bartle BUILDING MAINTENANCE Hall 1501A Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bartle TECHNOLOGY Hall, Contest Area Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Bartle Hall, Contest Area (contestants only; Hall, Contest Area meet in Lobby 2400 at 1:45 p.m.) Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., CABINETMAKING Bartle Hall, Contest Area (as assigned dur- Orientation/Machine and Tools/Cut List/ ing orientation) Written Test: Wednesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.- Bartle Hall, Contest Area 3:30 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall, Contest Area Teardown and Cleanup: Thursday, 4 p.m.- Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area

51 CAREER PATHWAYS SHOWCASE CNC MILLING Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Munic- Busing: Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-7:55 a.m., Con- ipal Auditorium, Municipal Little Theater ference Center, Lobby 1500 (advisors and Main Floor contestants meet at 7:45 a.m. in Lobby Project Setup: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Munic- 1500; buses leave at 7:55 a.m.) ipal Auditorium, Arena Level Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Metro- Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., politan Community College (MCC) Business Municipal Auditorium, Arena Level and Technology Campus, 1775 Universal Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 Municipal Auditorium, Arena Level Instructors’ Tutorial: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- Debriefing: Thursday, Municipal Auditorium, 12 p.m., MCC Business and Technology Municipal Little Theater Main Floor (various Campus (meet at 8:15 a.m. in Confer- times throughout the day by cluster) ence Center, Lobby 1500; buses leave at Project Removal: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., 8:30 a.m.) Municipal Auditorium, Arena Level (all proj- Lunch: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., MCC Busi- ects must be removed by 5 p.m.) ness and Technology Campus Meeting: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., CARPENTRY MCC Business and Technology Campus Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall 2102B (lunch provided) Bartle Hall, Contest Area Written Test/Oral Presentations/Contest Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Workshops: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall, Contest Area (lunch provided) Mandatory Seminar/Careers in Construction: CNC TURNING Wednesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Marriott Busing: Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-7:55 a.m., Con- Downtown, Colonial Ballroom ference Center, Lobby 1500 (advisors and Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle contestants meet at 7:45 a.m. in Lobby Hall, Contest Area 1500; buses leave at 7:55 a.m.) Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Metro- Hall, Contest Area politan Community College (MCC) Business and Technology Campus, 1775 Universal CHAPTER BUSINESS PROCEDURE Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Instructors’ Tutorial: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- Hall 2215B 12 p.m., MCC Business and Technology Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Campus Hall 2215B Lunch: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., MCC Busi- Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle ness and Technology Campus Hall 2502B Competition: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Competition: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.- Hall, Contest Area 5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2101, 2102A, 2102B, Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 2103B, 2103C, 2104B, 2105 Bartle Hall, Contest Area (debriefing to fol- Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Hall low immediately) 2102B, 2103B, 2103C, 2215C Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Hall 2102B Orientation/Testing: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area (contestants only; CHAPTER DISPLAY meet in Lobby 2400 at 1:45 p.m.) Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Bartle Hall, Contest Area (as assigned dur- Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Municipal ing orientation) Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Familiarization: Wednesday, 1 p.m.- Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area 3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Hall (area closed to public) Bartle Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Wednesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Bartle Hall, Contest Area Viewing of Displays: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Teardown: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Munici- pal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall

52 Contestschedule COMMERCIAL BAKING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2102B Walk-through: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Conference Center 2501A–C Area Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Con- College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednes- ference Center 2501A–C day, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area COSMETOLOGY High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Orientation: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2502A High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.- Advisors’ Update: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2502B Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT Hall, Contest Area (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Orientation/Notebook Check-ins: Tuesday, Hall, Contest Area 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400, Upper Level CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400, Upper Level Hall 2105 Debriefing: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 Crime Scene Equipment Demonstrations: p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400, Upper Level Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Bartle Hall Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 2504A 3 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400, Upper Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Level Hall, Contest Area Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Bartle Hall Lobby 2400 (all notebooks Hall 2201 need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY SERVICE Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Notebook Check-in/Orientation: Tuesday, Bartle Hall 2207 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Hotel Phillips, Phillips Room Written Test: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Presentations: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2504A Hotel Phillips, Empire Boardroom, Folly Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Boardroom, Phillips Room, Starlight Room Hall, Contest Area Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Hotel Phillips, Empire Boardroom, Folly Hall 2201 Boardroom, Phillips Room, Starlight Room Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 1 p.m.- CULINARY ARTS 3 p.m., Hotel Phillips, Phillips Room College/Postsecondary Orientation and Writ- Debriefing/Notebook Pickup: Thursday, ten Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Hotel Phillips, Phillips Room Hall 2502B High School Orientation and Written Test: COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Bartle Hall, TECHNOLOGY Contest Area Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- Conference Center 2501A–C day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Group 1 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- Area (debriefing immediately following) 5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednes- Group 2 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- day, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest 5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C Area Debriefing: Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Bartle Hall 2210 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area (debriefing immediately following) COMPUTER PROGRAMMING High School Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.- Orientation/Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Conference Center 2501A–C

53 CUSTOMER SERVICE Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- Hall 2210, 2211 (contestants assigned 12:30 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower presentation times at Tuesday’s orienta- Exhibit Hall tion meeting) Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Bartle Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall (if Hall 2102B necessary) Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Munic- ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION ipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall WIRING Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Munici- Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- pal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall 2:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2203 Work-Site Materials Acquisition: Wednes- DENTAL ASSISTING day, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bartle Hall, Con- Busing: Tuesday, 1:45 p.m.-2 p.m., Confer- test Area ence Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses leave Box Installations and Conduit Bending: at 2 p.m. for Penn Valley; contestants and Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Bartle advisors only) Hall, Contest Area Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle 4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Insti- Hall, Contest Area tute, 3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Product Demonstration: Thursday, 2 p.m.- 64111, Room 101 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Busing: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Con- Mandatory Teardown: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.- ference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area leave at 7:45 a.m. for Penn Valley; contes- Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Bartle tants and advisors only) Hall 2204 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Institute, Third Level ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Penn Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Confer- Valley Health Science Institute ence Center 2501A–C Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Conference Center 2501A–C Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Familiarization/Customer Service Exam: Hall 2103C Wednesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Conference Technical Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Center 2501A–C 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2103B Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle ference Center 2501A–C Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.- ence Center 2501A–C 11 a.m., Bartle Hall 2502A EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DIGITAL CINEMA PRODUCTION PROCESS Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Orientation: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2101 Hall 2205 Field Assignment: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Preliminaries: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area (locations will be Bartle Hall New Grand Ballroom Plaza, assigned at orientation) Show Offices A&B Field Assignment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Contest Finals: Thursday, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m., locations assigned at orientation Bartle Hall New Grand Ballroom Plaza, Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Show Offices A&B Hall 2505A Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400 Hall 2505A ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DESIGN Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 3 p.m.- Orientation/Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2215A Conference Center 2501A–C Interviews/Lesson Plan: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- Hands-on Component: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2505A 5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C

54 Contestschedule Presentations: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- ference Center 2501A–C (projects on display all day Thursday) Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- ence Center 2501A–C Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., ENTREPRENEURSHIP Bartle Hall, Contest Area (contestants must Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., attend in uniform) Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Busing: Tuesday, 11 a.m., meet in Confer- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Munic- ence Center Lobby 1500 ipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Orientation: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m., Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Munici- Park University, Room 812 pal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Park University, Room 812 ESTHETICS Familiarization: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2204 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Competition: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2204 Breakfast/Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9:15 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., a.m., Marriott Downtown, Bennie Moten A Bartle Hall, Contest Area Industry Tour: Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle The ALC Group Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle GRAPHICS IMAGING — Hall 2202 SUBLIMATION (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 11 a.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 1 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2201 Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 4:45 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- 2208 day, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Hall, Con- Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall test Area 2201, 2207, 2214 High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area FIREFIGHTING Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Orientation/Written Test: Wednesday, Hall, Contest Area 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Kansas City Firefighting Academy, 5130 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, HEALTH KNOWLEDGE BOWL MO (meet in Lobby 1500 for transporta- Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., tion at 8 a.m.) Bartle Hall 1501B College/Postsecondary Competition: High School Competition: Wednesday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kansas City 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Hall 1501A, Firefighting Academy 1501B High School: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- Kansas City Firefighting Academy (meet in day, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 1501A, Lobby 1500 for transportation at 8 a.m.) 1501B Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2208 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO FIRST AID/CPR Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2215C Bartle Hall, Contest Area (contestants must Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., attend in uniform) Bartle Hall 2101 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 2101

55 HEATING, VENTILATION, Meet the System Engineers and Cisco Net- AIR CONDITIONING AND work: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Confer- REFRIGERATION (HVACR) ence Center 2501A–C Instructors’ Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 Routing and Part 1 of End-to-End Networking: p.m., Bartle Hall 2505A (lunch provided) Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Confer- Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 12 p.m.- ence Center 2501A–C 4 p.m., Bartle Hall 2505B (lunch provided) Competition (TAC, online exam, routing, Brazing Seminar (Mandatory): Wednesday, cabling and Part 2 of end-to-end network- 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area ing): Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Conference Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Center 2501A–C (debriefing to immediate- Hall, Contest Area ly follow in same location) Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- Hall, Contest Area ence Center 2501A–C

HUMANOID ROBOTICS JOB INTERVIEW (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Ameri- Municipal Auditorium 400A&B can Royal, Contest Area Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium 400A&B, 401, American Royal, Contest Area 402, 403 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Ameri- Finals: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., can Royal, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium 400A&B, 401, Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Ameri- 402, 403 can Royal, Contest Area JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION A INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL AND OPEN Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m., Hall 2206 Bartle Hall 2105 Written Exam/Conduit Bending/Trouble- Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., shooting: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Truman A Bartle Hall, Contest Area Holding Area: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Hands-on Projects/Interviews: Thursday, Marriott Downtown, Muehlebach Lobby 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Competition: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Debriefing: Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Bartle Hall Marriott Downtown, Burgundy, Lido, Salon 2104B 1-Kennedy, Salon 2-Taft, Salon 3-Wilson, Seminar: Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Salon 4-Hoover, Tea Room, Truman A Hall 2104B Judges Meeting: Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Marriott Downtown, Jay McShann A INTERACTIVE APPLICATION Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Marriott AND VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT Downtown, Jay McShann A&B, Julia Lee (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) A&B Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Debriefing: Thursday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Hall 2210 Marriott Downtown, Julia Lee A&B Session/Principles of Game Design: Wednes- day, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Conference Cen- MAJOR APPLIANCE AND ter 2501A–C REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Setup: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.- Orientation/New Product Update: Wednes- 5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C day, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- Area (lunch provided) ference Center 2501A–C Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- Hall, Contest Area ence Center 2501A–C Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area INTERNETWORKING Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Con- MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ference Center 2501A–C (competition Orientation: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., begins during the orientation; please bring Park University, Room 812 (meet in Con- your laptop and something to write with) ference Center Lobby 1500 for transportation at 8:30 a.m.)

56 Contestschedule Written Test: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Park University, Room 812 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area (advisors attend) Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall 2104B MASONRY Mandatory Industry Tour for Advisors and MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Contestants: Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 11:30 a.m., Conference Center, Lobby Bartle Hall 2207 1500 (meet for transportation) Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Luncheon/Written Test: Wednesday, 12 p.m.- Bartle Hall 1501A 1 p.m., Marriott Downtown, Basie AA1 Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Orientation: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Hall 2202 Marriott Downtown, Basie BB1 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MOBILE ELECTRONICS Bartle Hall, Contest Area INSTALLATION Masonry Judges Luncheon: Thursday, Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Confer- 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Marriott Downtown, ence Center 2501A–C Basie A Testing: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Confer- Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., ence Center 2501A–C Bartle Hall, Contest Area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- ference Center 2501A–C (debriefing to MECHATRONICS immediately follow) Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area ence Center 2501A–C Group 1 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area MOBILE ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY Group 2 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle 3 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall, Contest Area Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Hall 2202 Bartle Hall, Contest Area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle MEDICAL ASSISTING Hall, Contest Area Busing: Tuesday, 1:50 p.m.-2 p.m., Confer- Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle ence Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses leave Hall, Contest Area for Penn Valley at 2 p.m.; contestants and advisors only) MOTORCYCLE SERVICE Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.- TECHNOLOGY 4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Insti- Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle tute, 3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Hall, Contest Area 64111, Room 101 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Busing: Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Conference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle leave for Penn Valley at 7:45 a.m.; contes- Hall, Contest Area tants and advisors only) Debriefing/Breakfast: Friday, 9 a.m.- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 11 a.m., Bartle Hall 1501B Penn Valley Health Science Institute, Third Level NAIL CARE Debriefing (immediately following contest): Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Penn Valley Hall 2203 Health Science Institute Oral Professional Assessment: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area MEDICAL MATH Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2505A Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Competition: Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 2104B

57 NURSE ASSISTING High School Debriefing: Thursday, 1 p.m.- Busing: Tuesday, 1:50 p.m.-2 p.m., Confer- 5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2105 (immediately fol- ence Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses leave lowing last performance) for Penn Valley at 2 p.m.; contestants and advisors only) OUTSTANDING CHAPTER Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.- Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Insti- Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level tute, 3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 64111, Room 101 2:30 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- Busing: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Con- nine Level (debriefing to immediately fol- ference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses low in the same room) leave for Penn Valley at 7:45 a.m.; contes- Debriefing: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., tants and advisors only) Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Penn Valley Health Science Institute, Sec- 3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- ond Level nine Level Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Penn Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Valley Health Science Institute Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level (all notebooks need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PHOTOGRAPHY Notebook Check-in: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Bartle Hall, Contest Area (no advisors) Judging: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Photo Shoot: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Bartle Hall, Contest Area (debriefing to immediately follow) Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Interviews: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Debriefing: Friday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall (debriefing to immediately follow) 2505A Notebooks on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- PIN DESIGN (STATE CONFERENCE) nine Level Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Munici- Notebook Pickup: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., pal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level (all Judging/Interviews: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., notebooks need to be picked up by 4 p.m.) Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level (as Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Munici- assigned during orientation) pal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine OPENING AND CLOSING Level (as assigned during orientation) CEREMONIES Judging/Interviews: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Judges or Education Team Meeting: Tuesday, Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2202 Debriefing and Pin Pickup: Thursday, Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Municipal Auditori- Bartle Hall 2104B (president only or one um, Mezzanine Level (all projects need to representative per team) be removed by 4 p.m.) Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2102A, 2102B, 2103B, PLUMBING 2103C, 2104B, 2105 (debriefing to fol- Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., low immediately) Bartle Hall 2214 College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednes- Mandatory Industry Tour: Wednesday, 9 a.m.- day, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2505B 2 p.m., Conference Center, Lobby 1500 (following last performance) Familiarization: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., High School Finalist Meeting: Wednesday, Bartle Hall, Contest Area 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2201 (presi- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle dent only or one representative per team; Hall, Contest Area casual attire) Debriefing and Mandatory Teardown: Friday, Finals: Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartle Hall 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area 2105 (debriefing to follow immediately) Mandatory Seminar/Installation of Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings: Friday, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2103C

58 Contestschedule POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Transportation to Park University: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m., Conference Cen- ter, Lobby 1500 Orientation: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Park University, Rooms 600 & 812 PREPARED SPEECH Written Test: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Park University, Rooms 600 & 812 Bartle Hall 2214 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Competition: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2203, 2205, 2206, 2207, Debriefing/Luncheon: Friday, 12 p.m.- 2208 2 p.m., Bartle Hall 1501B Finals: Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Hall 2215A, 2215B PRACTICAL NURSING Debriefing: Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Busing: Tuesday, 1:50 p.m.-2 p.m., Confer- Bartle Hall 2215A ence Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses leave for Penn Valley at 2 p.m.; contestants and PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING/ advisors only) TECHNOLOGY Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Insti- Bartle Hall 2504B tute, 3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m., 64111, Room 101 Bartle Hall 2209 Busing: Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Conference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses Bartle Hall 2201, 2202, 2203 leave for Penn Valley at 7:45 a.m.; contes- Debriefing: Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle tants and advisors only) Hall 2201 Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Penn Valley Health Science Institute, Third PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN BOARD Level Judges Meeting: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Penn Bartle Hall 2504A Valley Health Science Institute Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartle Hall 2504A PRECISION MACHINING Setup: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Municipal TECHNOLOGY Auditorium, Municipal Arena Busing: Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-7:55 a.m., Con- Judging/Interviews: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- ference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses 5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Arena Level leave at 7:55 a.m.; advisors and contes- Viewing of Boards: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., tants only) Municipal Auditorium, Arena Level Orientation: Tuesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Metro- Debriefing: Thursday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Munici- politan Community College (MCC) Business pal Auditorium, Little Theater Main Floor and Technology Campus, 1775 Universal Project Removal: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 Municipal Auditorium, Municipal Arena (all Instructors’ Tutorial: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- bulletin boards must be removed by Thurs- 12 p.m., MCC Business and Technology day at 5 p.m.) Campus Luncheon: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., MCC QUIZ BOWL Business and Technology Campus Judges Meeting: Monday, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Meeting: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Bartle Hall 2101 MCC Business and Technology Campus Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Busing: Wednesday, 7:15 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Marriott Downtown, Basie AA1 Conference Center, Lobby 1500 (all buses Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., will depart at 7:30 a.m.; contestants only) Bartle Hall 2209, 2210, 2211, 2214, Manual Machining Events Competition: 2215A, 2215B, 2215C Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., MCC Busi- Finals: Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall ness and Technology Campus 2215A, 2215B, 2215C Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Wednesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area (debriefing immediate- Hall 2215C ly following) Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area

59 RELATED TECHNICAL MATH Debriefing: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 2208 Competition: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., SHEET METAL Bartle Hall 2101 Orientation and Written Test: Tuesday, Debriefing: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2101 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Hall, Contest Area Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 3 p.m.- 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS Competition/Written Test: Wednesday, (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ameri- Competition/Written Test: Thursday, 8 a.m.- can Royal, Contest Area 4 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Ameri- Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle can Royal, Contest Area Hall, Contest Area Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Ameri- can Royal, Contest Area RESTAURANT SERVICE Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Ameri- Orientation: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., can Royal, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- TEAMWORKS day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Amer- Lower Exhibit Hall ican Royal, Wagstaff Theatre College/Postsecondary Debriefing: Wednes- Presentation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Amer- day, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Municipal Auditori- ican Royal, Wagstaff Theatre um, Lower Exhibit Hall Site Review and Tool Training: Tuesday, High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.-3 p.m., American Royal, Hale Arena 3 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhib- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., it Hall American Royal, Hale Arena High School Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Ameri- 4:30 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower can Royal, Hale Arena Exhibit Hall Project Teardown/Site Cleanup (Manda- tory): Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., American ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION Royal, Hale Arena TECHNOLOGY Appreciation Luncheon/Debriefing: Friday, Orientation/Familiarization: Tuesday, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.-1 p.m., American Royal, Hale 5 p.m., Bartle Hall Lobby 2400 (all advi- Arena sors/team members meet in Bartle Hall Lobby 2400, 16th and Central streets, for TECHNICAL COMPUTER escort to contest area at 7:45 a.m.; lunch APPLICATIONS is included) Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C Bartle Hall, Contest Area Equipment Setup: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Conference Center 2501A–C Hall, Contest Area Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle Conference Center 2501A–C Hall 1501A: Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Con- ference Center 2501A–C (debriefing to SCREEN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY immediately follow in the same location) Orientation: Tuesday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Confer- Hall 2102A ence Center 2501A–C Oral Interview: Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area

60 Contestschedule TECHNICAL DRAFTING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m., Bartle Hall 3501A–H (Junior Ball- room) Setup/Familiarization: Wednesday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Bartle Hall 3501A–H High School Competition: Wednesday, Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Conference Center 2501A– Hall 3501A–H C (debriefing to immediately follow in the Judging Room: Thursday, 12 p.m.-10 p.m., same location) Marriott Downtown, Mary Lou Williams College/Postsecondary Competition: Thurs- A&B day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Conference Center Debriefing: Friday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle 2501A–C (debriefing to immediately follow Hall 2504B in the same location)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING WELDING Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 1 p.m.- Orientation/Written Test: Tuesday, 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Bartle Hall 2103B Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bartle Instructors’ Meeting: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Hall, Contest Area Bartle Hall 2103C Debriefing: Thursday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Bartle College/Postsecondary Competition: Wednes- Hall, Contest Area day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION High School Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Orientation: Tuesday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Bartle 5 p.m., Bartle Hall, Contest Area Hall 2503A&B Debriefing: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Setup/Video Assignment: Wednesday, Bartle Hall 2103C 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Bartle Hall 2503A&B Editing/Judging: Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., WELDING FABRICATION Bartle Hall 2503A&B Orientation: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Debriefing: Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Bartle American Royal, Contest Area Hall 2503A&B Group 1 Competition: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., American Royal, Contest Area T-SHIRT DESIGN Written Test: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., American Royal, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Group 2 Competition: Wednesday, 10 a.m.- Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Munic- 5 p.m., American Royal, Contest Area ipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Group 3 Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.- Shirts on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 3 p.m., American Royal, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium, Mezzanine Level Debriefing: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Debriefing/Shirt Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.- American Royal, Contest Area 5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Mezza- nine Level WELDING SCULPTURE Orientation: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall (DEMONSTRATION CONTEST) Setup: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Municipal Orientation: Tuesday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Ameri- Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall can Royal, Contest Area Judging: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Munic- Competition: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., ipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall American Royal, Contest Area Contestant Interviews: Wednesday, 1 p.m.- Competition: Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Ameri- 4 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhib- can Royal, Contest Area it Hall Debriefing: Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Ameri- Projects on Display: Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., can Royal, Contest Area Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhibit Hall Debriefing/Project Pickup: Thursday, 4 p.m.- WEB DESIGN 5 p.m., Municipal Auditorium, Lower Exhib- Orientation/Written Test/Setup: Tues- it Hall day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Conference Center 2501A–C Seminar (Mandatory): Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m., Bartle Hall 2211

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CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS Bartle Hall 2213 R. Shelly L. Coates, Associate Director, Conference Management Services SkillsUSA TECHSPO Volunteer Assistants: Billy Coates Dusty Schalk George Laubmeier Jamie Schalk

REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS Bartle Hall 2103A Tim Lawrence, Executive Director Sandy Moore, Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director Judy Garrison, Senior Manager, Member Services Susan Trent, Program Manager, Member Services Kim Graham, Director, Administration and Finance Missy Wilson, Manager, Human Resources Conference Management Scoring Team: Roger Johnson, Chair Mark Williams, Software Consultant

MEDIA ROOM Bartle Hall 2104A Tom Holdsworth, Associate Executive Director/Director, Communications and Government Relations Jane DeShong Short, Program Manager, Communications and Government Relations SkillsUSA Photographers: Clay Allen, Okmulgee, Okla. William Fambrough, Kansas City, Mo.

OFFICE OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT/ SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADQUARTERS Bartle Hall Lobby 2100/Room 2103A (Business Partnerships and Development) Bartle Hall Lobby 2200/Show Ofﬁce (SkillsUSA Championships Leadership Contest Headquarters) Bartle Hall Lobby 2400/Ofﬁces 2431 and 2434 (SkillsUSA Championships) Kelly Persons, Director, Business Partnerships and Development Dave Worden, Program Director, SkillsUSA Championships Christen Battaglia, Program Manager, Business Partnerships and Development Karen Beatty, Program Manager, Business Partnerships and Development Jim Kregiel, Program Manager, SkillsUSA Championships Carol Lowery, Partnerships Manager Keith Ashby, Manager, Literature Services/National Center

SESSIONS AND NATIONAL OFFICER HEADQUARTERS Marriott Downtown (Muehlebach Tower), Roosevelt/Eisenhower Marsha Daves, Director, Education, Training and Assessments Heidi Walsh, Program Director, Education, Training and Assessments Niki Clausen, Associate Director, Education, Training and Assessments Stephanie Bland, Program Specialist, Education, Training and Assessments Volunteer Assistants: Brett Boge Adrian Hernandez Leah Bouas Janie Martinez Sergio Cavazos Cameron Thomas Kevin Griendling David Terrill

ALUMNI OFFICE Bartle Hall 2104A, Lobby 2100 Byekwaso Gilbert, Kansas City Program Manager, Education, Training and Assessments Alumni Coordinating Committee: Joey Baker Loree Moore Maria Bender Coleen Read Anne Dew Greg Rintala, Snap-on Bryan Doxford Karen Ward Cody McPherson

62 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES BOOTH Bartle Hall Lobby 2200 Kelly Horton, Director, Marketing, Membership and Sales Gayle Silvey, Membership Development Liaison, Membership, Marketing and Sales Patty Duncan, Assessment Program Manager, Marketing, Membership and Sales

SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONS MAGAZINE OFFICE Bartle Hall 2212 Tom Hall, Director, Ofﬁce of Publications Ann Schreiber, Associate Director, Communications Tom Kercheval, Manager, Audiovisual Technology/Communications Craig Moore, Manager, Web/Technology SkillsUSA Photographers: Lloyd Wolf, Arlington, Va. Janet Cantore-Watson, Bridgewater, N.J.

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT TEAM CHAIRS Auction: Brad Potter, Lamar, Mo. Audiovisual Equipment: Bob Walls, Chillicothe, Ohio Computers/Networking: Steve Muiter, Woodland Hills School District, Pittsburgh, Pa. Construction: John Williams, Williams Construction, Farmington, Mo. Contest Awards Coordination: Ernie Gary, New Carlisle, Ohio Contest Cluster Chairs: Sean Apsey, Trane National Service, Westerville, Ohio; Phillip Beckwith, Travelers Rest, S.C.; Gloria Cahalan, Sullivan County BOCES, Liberty, N.Y.; Ellen Coughlin, Chenango Area BOCES, Norwich, N.Y.; Bruce Gettel, Sullivan County BOCES, Narrowsburg, N.Y.; Larry Lebsock, Yuma, Ariz.; Vickie Maddox, Rustburg, Va.; Charlene Piel, Hillyard Technical Center, Maryville, Mo.; Craig Reilly, American Audio Visual Center, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Sam Turner, Battle Creek, Mich. Courtesy Corps: Dorothy Loges, Louisburg, Mo. Dispatch: Mary Maffett, Polytech Adult Education, Felton, Del. Electrical/Radios: Nick Fedirko, AAA Communications, Felton, Del. Facilities: Curt Claycomb, Northland Career Center, Liberty, Mo. Leadership: Sharon Schaub, Bristow, Okla. Printing: Larry Mullikin, Ozarks Technical Community College, Ozark, Mo. Public Relations: Deb Reynolds, Piper High School, Kansas City, Kan. Registration/Information: Lee Danner, Mabelvale, Ark. Scoring: Roger Johnson, Bedford, Va. Shipping, Receiving and Local Transportation: Mark Galland, cfm Distributors Inc., Springﬁeld, Mo.

SKILLSUSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS James King, President/Region 2 Representative, Tennessee Board of Regents Brent Kindred, Vice President/Region 3 Representative, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Chris Arvin, Secretary/B&I Representative, Caterpillar Inc. Jennifer Polz, SkillsUSA State Directors Association, SkillsUSA Association of Minnesota Dale Derrickson, Region 1 Representative, Delaware Department of Education Peggy Torrens, Region 4 Representative, Kansas Department of Education Dave Milliken, Region 5 Representative, Utah State Board of Education Kathy Mannes, College/Postsecondary Representative, American Association of Com- munity Colleges Jeffery Johnson, ACTE Representative/Trade and Industrial Vice President, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City Scott Stump, NASDCTEc Representative, Colorado Community College System Laurie Hackett, SkillsUSA Foundation Chair, Air Products Troy Dally, B&I Representative, Lowe’s Companies Inc. Mike de Castro, B&I Representative, Air Products Russ Hoffbauer, B&I Representative, State Farm Insurance Companies Nick Mastrone, B&I Representative, IRWIN Industrial Tool Co.

SKILLSUSA LEADERSHIP CENTER Leesburg, Va. Roxanne Hodge, Customer Service Representative Ashley Ridgeway, Program Specialist, Conference Management Services

In keeping with a tradition of respect for the individuality of our members and our role in workforce development, SkillsUSA strives to ensure inclusive participation in all of our programs, partnerships and employment opportunities.

63 WITH 50 SOLID YEARS BEHIND US, SUPPORT OUR AMBITIOUS STEPS FORWARD.

urchaseurch your own custom-engraved paver for the wawalkwaylkw of SkillsUSA’s National Leadership Center. CommCommemorateem your SkillsUSA experience or honor a cherishecherishedd mentor and become part of SkillsUSA forever. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary of empowering our members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens, here’s your chance to help us build for the future, brick by brick.

Choose the brick-pricing SkillsUSA’s National Leadership Center category that best showcases is located in Leesburg, Va., approxi- your commitment to SkillsUSA: mately 50 miles northwest of our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The Corporations / building houses the SkillsUSA staff and State Associations historical displays. Along with welcom- $500 ing influential visitors such as industry executives, manufacturers and VIPs Individual Adult from education and government, it has $100 meeting space for student, teacher and Individual Student business conferences. $50

To purchase your paver and to learn about this campaign, please visit: skillsusa.org/store/pavers.html Purchase a paver at our booth during TECHSPO, near the SkillsUSA Store. For additional sponsorship opportunities, please call Christen Battaglia at64 703-737-0627. Paver Campaign Partner