On behalf of SkillsUSA Virginia, welcome to the 51
stannual SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills
Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. This is an exciting time for all participants. The State
Leadership Conference management team has been hard at work getting ready for this event,
which has a rich history of preparing students for the skills workforce, who are the solution to
Americas’ skills gap.
Competitor’s congratulations on! On earning the right to compete at the state level, we wish
you all the best. You are in the top ten percent of all SkillsUSA Virginia membership, job well
done. Your challenge is to compete at the state level. This year we have over 1,000 skills and
leadership competitors in 100 contests, taking 15 technical exams.
Please continue to give your best. As the SkillsUSA Creed states, let us continue to believe in the
American way of life, education, fair play, dignity of work, high moral and spiritual standards,
and that satisfaction is achieved by good work.
Competitors your three challenges at this event, if accepted, are as follows:
1. Do your best to compete and play fair in your contest
2. Meet as many SkillsUSA members as you can this weekend, friendships last a life time
3. Thank your advisors, contest chair, judges and alumni for all of their hard work and
dedication to making this conference a success.
Best wishes for a great 51
stState Leadership Conference.
Sincerely,
Deborah Tripp
Deborah Tripp
SkillsUSA Virginia Student Specialist
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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5
6
7
8 - 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 - 17
18
19
20 - 21
22
23
24 - 25
26
27
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29
30
Friday, April 17th Itinerary
Saturday, April 18th Itinerary & Bus Schedule
Observer Rules
Competition Floor Plan
Competitions
Delegate Session & Awards Session
Letter From Governor
Board of Directors
District Chairs
State Officers
State Conference Management Team
100% Membership Chapters
World Skills
Awards
Members of the Virginia SkillsUSA - VICA Hall of Honor
History
50th NLSC 2014 Results
Supporters & Prizes
Exhibitor Page
Thank Yous and Upcoming Events
Theme, Pledge & Creed
Contest Placement Results
Conference Notes
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th
ITINERARY
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 12.00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. RegistrationPDP Knowledge Test (All Contestants) Exhibitors
Welding Test and Interview
Welding Fabrication Test and Interview Mandatory Advisor’s Briefing
Culinary Contest
(Schools must provide own transportation, PDP test will be given at contest) Officer Candidate’s Interviews 2015 - 2016 Broadcast News: writing session
(Schools must provide own transportation) Technical Exams
(No one admitted after 5:30 p.m., Schools must provide own transportation)
Cosmetology, Barbering, Fantasy Manikin, Esthetics, Nail Care and Orientation Contest
Student of the Year Interview & PDP 5 Interview Television Production Set- Up
TeamWorks Presentations “Action Plan” Presentation and Holding SkillsUSA Virginia Board Meeting
Pre-Session Activities Open Session Call to Order Emblem Ceremony Welcome Guest Speaker
Introduction of State and National Officer Candidates Awards and Honors
Announcements Ribbon Cutting
Medals: Pin,T-Shirt, Program and Cover Designs Adjourn
Curfew
Berglund Center - Theater Theater Upstairs Theater
Coliseum Locker rooms 1-2 Coliseum Locker rooms 1-2 Special Events Pre-Function Area
Claude Moore Building
Theater
WBRA, 1215 McNeil Drive, Roanoke
ROTEC/Patrick Henry High School
Coliseum Gate 2 Seating 7
Theater Community Hall
Coliseum Locker Rooms 3, 4, 5
Community Hall, Parlor A
Theater Theater
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th
ITINERARY & BUS SCHEDULE
Scoring HQ
Transportation Schedule to Outlying Contest (See listing below)
Exhibitors
Occupational and Leadership Competitions
All contests begin at 8:00 a.m. unless noted.
VIP Breakfast and Tours Delegate Session (See page 10) Board Meeting
Pre- Session
Awards Session (See page 10) After Awards Party
Advisors Reception National Conference Orientation (Advisors /Teachers Only) Sponsored by Virginia Lottery Curfew
Community Hall Parlor A Community Hall Parlor A Meet in Front of Berglund Center
Contest Location
Community Hall Parlor A Theater
Community Hall, Parlor A Theater
Theater Community Hall
Special Events Pre-Function Area
7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Auto Maintenance Auto Servicing
Automotive Refinishing Technology Berglund Body Works 2609 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24012 Broadcast News WBRA 1215 McNeil Drive, Roanoke, VA 24015 Collision Repair Technology Berglund Body Works 2609 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24012 Criminal Justice Northside High School 6758 Northside H.S. Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 Crime Scene Investigation Northside High School 6758 Northside H.S. Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 Culinary Arts Claude Moore Building 109 North Henry Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 Diesel Equipment Technology Virginia Truck Center 267 Lee Highway, Roanoke, VA 24019 Emergency Medical Technician Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153 Firefighting Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153 First Aid/CPR Roanoke Regional Training Ctr. 1220 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Food Preparation Assistant ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School 2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 - 3528 Nursing Assisting Botetourt Tech Center 253 Poor Farm Road, Fincastle, VA 24090 Restaurant Service The Hotel Roanoke 110 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke, VA 20416 Welding Fabrication ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School 2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 - 3528
Bus Schedule, Saturday Only
Busses will meet in front of the Berglund Center and leave for contest at 7 a.m.
OBSERVER RULES
1.
It is in the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship to demonstrate professional courtesy to other competitors.
Observers and advisors shall in no way disrupt or interfere with the work or performance of contestants or teams.
Any contestant or team found to be in violation of this regulation may be at the risk of penalty or, in the case of a
serious violation, disqualification.
2.
During the contest, participants must work independently, without assistance from judges, teachers, fellow students, or
observers. Contestants will be disqualified for receiving such assistance.
3.
A roped or otherwise marked area will be designated for observers. No observers, including SkillsUSA advisors, will enter
the designated contest areas without the approval of the SkillsUSA State Student Specialist or contest chairman.
4.
No observer will talk or gesture to contestants.
5.
No observer will be permitted in the contest holding room or at the contest orientation meeting unless specifically
invited by the SkillsUSA State Student Specialist or contest chairman.
6.
Additional limitations on observers, such as entering or leaving a contest area during a demonstration or sequence, may
be posted to protect contestants from unnecessary distractions.
7.
The technical committee chair may close the contest to observers if observers are seen to be communicating or aiding a
contestant in any way or if safety demands such action.
8.
Neither cameras nor recording devices of any kind will be permitted in any contest area without the consent of SkillsUSA
Virginia Student Specialist or contest chairman.
9.
No chairs, for observers, will be allowed in the aisle way of the contest area. This is a rule by the local Fire Marshal.
Please contact the contest official immediately if you observe any unsafe practices.
COMPETITION FLOOR PLAN
Pre-Function Area
Community Hall
Special Events
Center
Theater
Berglund Center
Coliseum
COMPETITIONS
A
D
B
E
C
F
H
I
3D Animation and VisualizationAction Skills Advertising Design American Spirit Architectural Drafting Audio/ Radio Production Auto Maintenance Auto Servicing
Auto Refinishing Technology Auto Service Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology
Dental Assisting
Diesel Equipment Technology Digital Cinema Production
Barbering Bricklayer Broadcast News Building Maintenance
Early Childhood Education (Demo) Electrical Construction Wiring Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Employment Application Process Engineering Technology/Design Entrepreneurship Essay Esthetics Extemporaneous Speaking Extemporaneous Writing Cabinetmaking
Career Pathways Showcase Carpentry Chapter Display Club Scrapbook-Multiple Club Scrapbook-Single CNC Milling*** CNC Technician *** CNC Turning***
Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Community Service Computer Programming Cosmetology
Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Current Events Customer Service Fantasy Manikin Firefighting First Aid/CPR
Food Preparation Assistant
HVACR
Industrial Motor Control Internetworking
Information Technology Services Community Hall
Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 8:00 a.m. Community Hall
Theater (Main Floor) Community Hall Community Hall TBA
TBA
Berglund Collision Center Special Events Center Offsite
Coliseum Media Room Virginia Truck Center Pre-Judged
Coliseum
Special Events Center WBRA
Special Events Center
Community Hall Special Events Center Community Hall
Roanoke Regional Training Center Pre-Function Area, Office - 8 a.m. Coliseum
Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 10 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) Coliseum
Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 1, - 8 a.m. Theater (Upstairs) Speicial Events Center
Coliseum - 11 a.m. Special Events Center Theater (Main Floor) Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Danville Community College Danville Community College Danville Community College Berglund Collision Center Claude Moore Building, Sat 8 a.m. & 12:30 Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 5, - 1 p.m. Coliseum
Coliseum
Northside High School Northside High School Claude Moore Building, Fri 1 p.m. & 4 p.m Theater (Upstairs) - 1 p.m. Pre-Function Area, Ticketing
Coliseum
Roanoke Regional Trading Center Roanoke Regional Trading Center ROTEC/Patrick Henry High School,
Special Events Center
Special Events Center Coliseum
Coliseum
*** Held in April
All contests begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Berglund Center unless noted.
G
COMPETITIONS
N
O
P
T
V
U
W
Q
R
S
J
M
Nail Care Nursing Assisting Occupational Display Occupational Scrapbook Opening and Closing Ceremonies Outstanding ChapterPhotography Pin Design Plumbing Poster
Power Equipment Technology Precision Machining Technology*** Prepared Speech
Principles of Engineering Techology Promotional Bulletin Board Promotional Flyer PDP American Degree
TeamWorks
Technical Computer Applications Technical Drafting
Telecommunication Cabling Television (Video) Production Television Production - Cut Only Television Production - Special Effects T-Shirt
Veterinary Assisting
Urban Searh and Rescue - Robotics
(demo) TBA
Web Design Welding
Welding Art/Sculpture Welding Fabrication (Demo) Quiz Bowl
Radio Communications Pre-Produced Related Technical Math
Restaurant Service
Residential Systerm Installation
Screen Printing Spelling
Student of the Year Job Interview
Job Skill Demonstration A Job Skill Demonstration Open
Marine Service Technology Masonry
Medical Math Medical Terminology Mobile Robotics Technology* Motorcycle Service Technology
Coliseum
Botetourt Tech Center
Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 11 a.m. Community Hall Parlor B - 9 a.m. Theater (Main Floor) - 9 a.m.
Coliseum
Theater (Main Floor) Special Events Center Theater (Main Floor) Special Events Center Danville Community College Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 4, - 8:00 a.m. Coliseum, 12 noon Theater (Main Floor) - 8 a.m. Theater (Main Floor)
Theater (Main Floor) Friday 4 p.m.
Special Events Center Coliseum Community Hall Coliseum Community Hall Pre-Judged Pre-Judged Theater (Main Floor)
Community Hall Parlor C & D
Coliseum
Burton Center for Arts and Technology Special Events Center
ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School Community Hall Parlor B - 10 a.m.
Pre-Judged
Theater (Upstairs) 8 a.m. The Hotel Roanoke, Sat 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Coliseum
Special Events Center with Welding Art Theater (Upstairs) 8 a.m.
Theater (Main Floor) Friday 4 p.m. Pre-Function Area, Office - 9 a.m.
Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 2, - 8 a.m. Coliseum Seating 22-23 Locker Room 3, - 8 a.m.
Special Events Center Special Events Center Theater (Upstairs) - 10 a.m. Theater (Upstairs) - 10 a.m. William Flemming H.S. (Friday) Special Events Center
* Held April 17 ** Held in April
DELEGATE SESSION
& AWARDS SESSION
• Call to Order
• Minute of Last Delegate Session
• Treasurer’s Report
• Constitution Committee Report
• Nominating Committee Report
• Campaign Committee Report
• Campaign Speeches & Questions
Meet the Candidates for 2015- 2016
Caucus
• Roll Call
• Recess
Awards Session // 7:00 - 9:00 // Theater
• Call to Order
• Invocation
• Pledge
• Acknowledgement of Industrial Supporters
• Special Recognition
• Installation of 2015 - 2016 State Officer Team
• Announcement Awards
• Contest Awards
• Announcements
• Adjournment
The House of Delegates votes for the new state officer team who will represent you, the members. They also consider
by-law changes.
SkillsUSA is a student run organization, where by student members are charged with the responsibility of governing the
affairs associated with the student’s constitution. Schools are entitled to students voting delegates by their number of paid
members. This allows the members to have a voice in the activities of SkillsUSA. Please visit www.vaskillsusa.org for a list of
schools and their number of voting delegates.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 - 2015
President
Vice President
Secretary
Business & Industry
CTE Administration
Education
State Officer Trainers
Foundation
SkillsUSA Alumni
Student President
Virginia DOE
SkillsUSA Virginia Student
Specialist
Ed Sullivan // ASTS
Dr. Brandon Martin//Virginia Beach Public Schools, Region 2
Laura Smith// Washington County, Region 7/ VATIE
Rob Williams // Ronald A. Williams, Ltd
Matt Moran
Dan Bookman
Kathy Nash // Burmax
Dr. Dave Eshelman // Prince William County, Region 8
Clay Doubleday // Fairfax County Public Schools, Region 4
Arnaz Dotivala // Osborn High School, Region 3
Robbie Dooley // Franklin County High School, Region 6
James Harper // Bedford Technical Center, Region 5
Joyce Price // Blacksburg High School, Region 6
Robert Jett // Stafford High School
Lauren Burch Ramsey
Carly Jones// Franklin County High School
Anthony Williams // Trade and Industry
Deborah Tripp
The SkillsUSA Board of Directors would like to congratulate the student members for achieving their high technical skill
level and wish you the best of luck in your skill or leadership competitions. The Board of Directors would also like to thank
the advisors who without your tireless dedication to the trade and industrial education students of Virginia would not be
where they are today. Finally, the Board of Directors would like to thank the alumni who work behind the scenes to make
the State Leadership Conference a reality.
DISTRICT CHAIRS
District 1
James Jones
Virginia Beach Technical Center
District 2
Julie Childress
Highland Springs Tech Center
District 3
Ken Kilinski
Franklin County High School
Robbie Dooley, CTE Administration
Franklin County High School
James Harper
Bedford Scienses & Technology
Center
District 4
Daniel Butler
Badger Technical Center
Co-Chairs District 4
Curtis Taylor
Frank Borowicz
Glenn Muhle
Catherine Deangelis
District 5
Chad Maclin, CTE Administration
Fairfax County Public Schools
District 6
Buddie Ritchie
Massanutten Technical Center
District 7
Derek Wray
Salem High School
District 8
Roland Hall, Asst. Principal for CTE
Carroll County High School
District 9
Sue Cook, Principal
Buchanan County Technology and
Career Center
District 10
Connie R Pangle, Principal
Triplett Technical
District 11
Matt Ingram
Northern Neck Regional Technical
Center
Robert “Bobby” Jett
Stafford Senior High School
District 12
Dana Carson
Chesterfield Career Technical Center
At Courthouse
STATE OFFICERS
2014 - 2015
State President
Carly Jones
Franklin County
High School
Reporter
Makayla Currence
Turner Ashby
High School
Region 4 Vice President
Justus Underwood
Blacksburg
High School
National Region 2 Vice President
Benjamin Miller
Hermitage Technical Center
National High School President
Ahmad Shawwal
Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
Region 1 Vice President
Emily Conley
Massasnutten
Technical Center
Region 2 Vice President
Raven Finley-Flowers
New Horizons
R.E.C. - Woodside
Secretary
Llabira Diaz-Garcia
Massasnutten
Technical Center
Vice President
Kizh’ae Khan
Valley Technical
Center
Parlimentarian
Joshua Roberts
Burton Center
for Arts and Technology
STATE CONFERENCE
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Skills Clusters Chairs
Leadership Cluster Chairs
Conference Chairs
Communications - TV Media Construction Hospitality Services Human Servcies Information Technology Manufacturing Metals (CNC) Metals (Welding) Protective Services Transportations Ken Kilinski Dr. Lee RossCurtis Hicks, Salem Public Schools Lonnie Quesenberry and Team James Harper
Rob Williams and Team Danville Community College Jason Suhr, Burton Center Tim Miles, Burton Center
Bob Owens, VADA with Mike Toney
Display & Presentaion Scrapbook
State Design Team Testing
Julie Atkins and team Nancy Hill/Dr. Lee Ross Deborah Tripp Alumni
Kathy Duncan and ROTEC Team
Vickie Maddox, Eric Lear, Robbie Dooley Board of Directors and Cluster Chairs State Officer Team
Alessandro Rodrigues, Chesterfield CTC@ Courthouse Bill Wells, Laura Smith
Dr. Lee Ross/ Jeff Coles Deborah Tripp Jill Sluss/Joyce Price
C. S. Monroe Tech Center/Gustavo Garcia/Austin Weber All Contest Chairs, James Jones/ Joey Edmonds Roger Johnson
Joyce Price/ Brian Luckett Jeff Sluss
Vickie Miller-Meeks, Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Brian Luckett
Deborah Tripp/ Vickie Miller-Meeks Joyce Price and Team
Building Leads Clothing
Community Service Conference T-Shirt Design Directions Asisstance Exhibitor
Housing
PR/Govt. & Media Comm.
Printing/Program/Cover Design + Poster Prizes/Scholarships/B&I
Registration/Scoring Sessions
Sessions Announcer Sign and Map Stage
Transportation (Bussing) VIP Breakfast
100% MEMBERSHIP
CHAPTERS
A
B
C
F
E
G
H
Annandale High SchoolArlington Career Center
Bedford Science & Tech Center
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center
Burton Center for Arts & Technology
Centerville High School Chantilly Academy
Char/Albe Tech Educational Center (Charlottesville)
Fairfax Academy
Falls Church High School
Franklin High School Edison Academy
Greensville County High School CTE
Hayfield Secondary School Hermitage Technical Center
Highland Springs Tech Center Auto Service Technology
Culinary Arts TV (Video) Production
Auto Service Technology Cosmetology
Eletrical Technology Auto Service Technology Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Drafting Welding Criminal Justice Culinary Arts
Diesel Equipment Technology HVACR[ Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Nurse Assisting
Cosmetology Criminal Justice
Auto Service Technology Criminal Justice Animal Sciences Auto Service Technology Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Culinary Arts
Auto Service Technology
Auto Service Technology Photography
TV (Video) Production Auto Service Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Building Transitions Animal Sciences Auto Service Technology Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts
HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Residential Wiring
Mixed Training
Auto Service Technology Auto Service Technology Barbering
Cosmetology Criminal Justice Drafting
Graphic COmmunications HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Precision Mach Technolgy Residential Wiring Auto Service Technology Carpentry Computer Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Electrical Technology Radio Broadcasting
J
JEB Stuart High School Education for Employment
L
Lake Braddock Seconary School Auto Service Technology
M
Marshall High School
Mountain View High School
Auto Service Technology Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Culinary Arts
CHAPTERS
100% MEMBERSHIP
N
P
T
V
W
R
New Horizons Regional Education Center (Hampton)
New Horizons Reginonal Education Center (Newport News)
Norfolk Technical Center
Peterburg High School Powhatan Vo Tech Center
The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology
Triplett Business & Tech Institute Turner Ashby High School
Valley Vo Tech Center
Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education
Washington County Career & Tech Ed Center
West Potomac Academy Westfield High School Richmond Tech Center
Robert E Lee High School Robinson Secondary School Russell County Career & Tech Center
Auto Service Technology Collision Repair Technology Computer Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Electrical Technology Fireman Training
HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Robotics & Automation Tech Welding
Animal Sciences Barbering Carpentry
Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Welding Cosmetology
Auto Service Technology Cosmetology
Auto Service Technology Bldg Trades & Renovations Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
HVACR (Heat-Vent-A/C-Refrig) Power Equipment Technology Auto Service Technology ICT/OWE/DCF/COOP
Precision Machining
Auto Service Technology Care & Guidance of Children Carpentry
Collision Repair Technology Commercial Baking Computer Maintenance Tech Cosmetology
Culinary Arts Dental Assisting
HVACR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Landscaping
Masonry Plumbing
Power Equipment Technology Public Service Occupations Residential Wiring TV (VIdeo) Production Welding
Advertising Design (Comml Art) Bldg Trades & Renovations TV (Video) Production Criminal Justice Collision Repair Technology
Cosmetology
Auto Service Technology Cosmetology
Auto Service Technology Criminal Justice Auto Service Technology Bldg Trades & Renovations Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Culinary Arts
Education for Employment Masonry
Welding
S
Smyth Career & Tech Center South County Secondary School South Lakes High School Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center
Cosmetology
Auto Service Technology Auto Service Technology Auto Servicing Technology Computer Technology Drafting
HAVCR [Heat-Vent-A/C Refrig] Robotics & Automatic Tech
1977 Donna Smith- Varina High School 1983 Julie Edward- Christiansburg High School
Roger Wilkerson- The Pruden Center 1986 Shannon Brooks -Russel County Tech Center
Joyce Price- Christiansburg High School 1989 Julie Richards- William Hemming High School 1992 Jeffrey Coles- Bedford Conty Tech Center
Professional Development Programs: International Degree
SkillsUSA Level 6 PDP:
adhering to specific requirements for the degree
after graduating and working full-time in your
occupational field. You must work independently
and apply to the SkillsUSA headquarters for this
degree, which is awarded at state conferences.
1975 William Carper (Carpentry)
1978 Raymond Coleman (Industrial Wiring)
Richmond Technical Center
1985 John Mihovetz (Precision Machining-Press Tool
Mainking) - King George Highschool
1988 Bill Firth (Automobile Mechanics) - C.S. Monroe
1989 Billy Foglia (Advertising Design) - Virginia Beach
International Occupational Award Winners,WorldSkills
PDP & WORLDSKILLS
Professional Development Program: American Degree
SkillsUSA’s Professional Development Program (PDP) helps students develop the skills they need to make a smooth transition to
the workforce or higher education. The program guides students through employability skill activities.
PDP Level 5, the American Degree, may be earned after completing PDP levels one through five. Candidates for the American
Degree prepare and present a portfolio, take a knowledge test, and are interviewed. Winners are announced during the Opening
Ceremonies at the Virginia State Leadership Conference.
2013
Joey Edmonds
2014
Breana Arnold, Stephen Earhart, Juliana Rosa
2015
AWARDS
Advisor of the Year
The Pat Richard Advisor of the Year award is given to
recognize and honor the dedicated career and technical
education instructors who serve as SkillsUSA advisors.
Nominations are made each year. Please visit the SkillsUSA
Virginia website for more detailed information. Winners
at the regional level are interviewed and a national winner
is selected. Advisor of the Year plaque was given by Delmar,
Cengage Learning.
2006
Sidney Delepine, VA Beach
2007
Wayne White, Chantilly
2008
2009
Rose Blevins
(2010 SkillsUSA Region 2 Advisor of the year)
2010
Sidney Delepine, VA Beach
2011
2012
Edward Dupree, New Horizons Regional
Educational Center, Butler Farm
2013
Julie Anderson, Pulaski County High School
2014
Tara Roberts, Valley Technical Center
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor
that a SkillsUSA Virginia member may earn. It is awarded
to those who have served SkillsUSA Virginia members
for a number of years, gone above and beyond for the
good of SkillsUSA Virginia members, and who have made
significant efforts on behalf of SkillsUSA Virginia. This
award is presented by past recipients. Please join me in
thanking and congratulating our Lifetime Achievement
Award recipients.
2000
Dr. Richard L. Ross
2013
Mr. Roger Johnson
Hall of Honor
The adjudicated Hall of Honor award is bestowed to
people who have made a SIGNIFICANT contribution
towards the advancement of SkillsUSA Virginia.
Recipients of this honor can include professional
members, business, industry members and alumni
members. Nominations are received each year.
Please visit the SkillsUSA Virginia website for more
detailed information.
MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA
SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR
SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1996
1997
1995
Mr. John R.”JJ” Jackson*
Dr. Richard L. Ross
Dr. Lester G. Duenk
Mr. Larry A. Massie
Mr. Ben L. Baines
Mr. George H. Doefler*
Mr. Malvin M. Utleye*
Mr. W. Roger Wilkerson
Mr. Robert P. Braden
Mr. Warren B. Fox
Mr. Rudy V. Jones
Mr. Marcus O. Wallace
Mr. Herb Hathaway
Dr. Harry L. Johnson*
Mrs. Sondra S. Massie
Mr. George W. Swartz*
Mr. William A. Wells, Jr.
Mr. C. Mack Canterbury*
Dr. W. Mark Church
Mr. Fred G. Mitchell
Mrs. Joy T. Spencer
Mr. William M. Walker
Mr. I. N. “Ike” Koontz
Mr. Timothy W. Lawrence
Ms. Veronica Wales Nordan
Mr. Clarence Braxton*
Mrs. Bette W. Gibbs*
Mr. John B. Farnham
Mr. Jacob H. Lowe*
Ms. Nancy M. Robinson
Mr. Jeff Sluss
Mr. Jeffery A. Coles
Mr. B. Kevin McLaughlin
Dr. Arthur W. Mullins
Mr. Johnnie E. Rich
Mr. Lester A. Smith*
Mr. Buford E. Wade
Ms. Julie Richards Atkins
Mr. Herbert B. Taylor
Mr. Ronald A. Williams
Mr. William N. Hahn*
Mr. M. Craig Jones
Mr. David B. Meade
Mr. Johnnie W. Moore
Mr. W. Robinson Worth
Mr. Peter Anderson
Mr. Patrick Johnson
Mr. Michael Marshall
Mr. Ernie Schools
Mr. Howard Sumpter
Mrs. Julie Linkous Anderson
Mrs. Shirley Crabtree*
Mrs. Beverly Conner
Mr. Eugene Yancey
Mr. Frank West
Mr. Edmond B. Congdon*
Mr. Chad R. Davis
Dr. C. B. Dix*
Mr. James M. “Monty” Johnson*
Mr. Haley Pearsall
Mr. Bernard Spellman*
Mr. James Steinle
Mr. Wayne Williams
SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR
SkillsUSA - VICA HALL OF HONOR
MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Mr. Bill Anderson*
Mrs. Glema Auville
Mr. Jay Benesh
Mrs. Lagonda Davis
Mr. Lloyd Davis
Mr. Steven Arthur
Mrs. Carrie Carson Altizer
Mr. Roger Caudell
Ms. Nancy Taylor Feldman
Mr. Roger Johnson
Mr. James R. Bushong
Mr. Clarence C. Knight
Mr. David W. Nedrow
Mr. Kelly Ragsdale
Mr. Steve Vermillion
Mr. Ken Anderson
Mr. Yon O’Connor
Mrs. Monna Booth*
Mr. Armond Taylor
Mr. Jerry Williams
Ms. TiCanna Counts
Mr. Terry Holmes
Mr. Carl Riley
Mr. Danny Kessler*
Ms. Fran Morris
Mr. Mac Thompson
Ms. Vickie Keith Maddox
Ms. Meghan O’Connor
Ms. Sandy Schiattereggia
Ms. Tracy Dillard Williamson
Ms. Joan B. Farley
Ms. Robin Smith
Mr. Matt Roberts
Mr. Richard Mitchell
Ms. Shannon Bale
Ms. Julia Abramova
Mr. Henry “Buck” Brockwell
Mr. Dan McGee
Mr. Ron Miller
Mr. C. Victor Sorrell
Mrs. Carolyn Powell
Mr. C.T. Carson
Mr. Jack Carey
Mr. Irvin Hall
Mr. Russ Bowling
Mr. Andy McClung
Mr. Dennis Belyea
Ms. Joyce Price
2013
2014
2015
Ms. Rose Blevins
Mr. Edward Sullivan
Mr. Robert Stringham
Mr. Butch Clarke
2007
Mrs. Deborah A. Beachem
Mr. Lonnie Quesenberry
Mrs. Patricia A. Richard*
HISTORY
Corporate Officers
1965 - 1975 George Swartz* 1974 Mac Gray 1975 - 1976 Bill Vaughn 1976 - 1991 Ben Baines* 1991 - 2001 Lee Ross* 2002 - 2003 Joy Goodrich 2003 - 2007 Lee Ross 2007 - 2008 Jason Clark 2009 - 2014 Edward Sullivan 2015 - Present Anthony Williams* National Board President
State VICA/SkillsUSA Specialislist and Directors
1965 Warren Overstreet 1966-1974 Ben Baines 1974-1980 Mac Canterbury 1980-1988 Lee Ross 1988-1996 Tim Lawrence 1996-2000 Mark Church 2000 Sondra Massie 2000-2001 Lee Ross 2001-2006 Pat Richard 2006-2007 Lee Ross 2007-2012 David Rathbone 2012-Present Deborah Tripp
Note: In Addition, Marcus Wallace (2000 and 2006-2007) Served as a special assistant
SkillsUSA Virginia National Medalist for 2014
Gold Medalist:
Masonry, Samuel McSherry from Burton Center for Arts & Technology, Salem, Va.
Welding Fabrication, Team P (consisting of Seth Brown, Matthew W Canterbury, Austin L Mcallister), from Jackson River
Technical Center, Covington, Va.
Silver Medalist:
Engineering Technology/Design, Team C (consisting of Tucker White, Leslie A Meadows, Zane Martin)
from Giles County Technology Center, Pearisburg, Va.
Bronze Medalist:
Audio/Radio Production, Team E (consisting of Raquelle Royster, Joshua Bester-Lewis) from Highland Springs Tech Center,
Highland Springs, Va.
Collision Repair Technology, Joseph Epperson from Pittsylvania Career & Technology Center, Chatham, Va. Internetworking, Jesse Abulencia, from Advanced Technology Center, Virginia Beach, Va.
Photography, Jennifer Johnson from Chesterfield Tech Center, Chesterfield, Va.
SkillsUSA Virginia NLCS 2014 Stats:
11 Individual Medals in Seven Contests
25 Contests in Top 10 (37 of the Virginia contestants were in the top 10) 48 Earned Skills Point Certificates
40 Schools Represented
Contestants 110, Advisors 57, Delegates and National Candidates 11, Observers 18 = Total Virginia Attendees 196 ( 96 high School and 13 College/Postsecondary = Contest 82)
Grants
Lowe’s TeamWork Grant (Please tweet: Thank You #Lowes)
Virginia Lottery Grant (Please tweet: Thank You #Virginia Lottery)
State Mega Prizes five $100 Lowe’s gift cards
SUPPORTERS & PRIZES
Action Skills
Architectural Drafting
Auto Maintenance & Auto Service Automotive Refinishing
Automotive Service Technology Aviation
Barbering Bricklayer Carpentry
CNC Milling & Turning Collision Repair Commercial Baking Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary
Culinary Arts (HS & College) Customer Service Diesel Esthetics Enterpreneurship Extemporaneous Speaking Fantasy Manikin
Food Prep Assistant HAVCR
Job Demonstrations A - Open Leadership Marine Masonry Motorcycle Nail Care Plumbing Power Equipment Precision Machining Prepared Speaking Restaurant Service
Robotics and Automation Technology Welding
Welding Fabrication Welding Sculpture
Prizes and Sponsors for SkillsUSA Virginia SLC 2015
Wiley
Chief Architect Software UTI
Snap-on Industries, UTI Snap-on Industries, UTI Snap-on Industries
Burmax, Inc., Wella School Program, SmartStyles Marshalltown Company
DeWALT Delcam
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Snap on Industries, UTI
Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University, Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Smart Styles Family Hair Salons, Burmax, Inc., Wella School Program, Ratner Co. Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Institute of America, Mac-n-Bob, Mercer Johnson & Wales University
Wiley, McDonald’s: The Fords’s Inc. Snap-on Industries, UTI
Wella School Program, Burmax, Inc. McDonald’s: The Ford’s Inc. Wiley, McDonald’s: The Ford’s Inc. Wella School Program, Burmax, Inc. Mac-n-Bob, Mercer
Tulsa Welding Tech Welding Wiley
SkillsUSA Virginia Snap-on Industries, UTI Marshalltown Company Snap on Industries, UTI
Your New School, Represented by O.P.I. Irwin
Snap-on Industries, UTI Delcam
Wiley, McDonald’s: The Ford’s Inc. Mac-n-Bob, Mercer
Johnson & Wales University
Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Tulsa Welding Tech Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Inc., Tulsa Welding Tech Lincoln Electric
Automotive Service Technology
First Team Auto Mall Megatech Corp
Auto Maintenance & Auto Servicing
Duncan Audi
Bricklayer & Masonry
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Boxley Block
JS Masonry
Pine Hall Brick and David Lofton Southeast Concrete Masonry Association
Building Maintenance
Wilco Janitorial Supplies Company Buckeye International
Buckley and Associates
Cabinetmaking
Pearsall Cabinetmaking Lowe’s
Woodcraft Supply of Roanoke
Carpentry
Commonwealth Building Materials Lowe’s
Regional Council of Carpenters
United Brotherhood of Union Carpenters of America AGC of Virginia
Collision Repair
Berglund Collision Center Megatech Corp
Criminal Justice and CSI
Northside High School, Roanoke
Diesel
Virginia Truck Center Megatech Corp
Electrical Construction Wiring
IBEW Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Safety Electrical
Lowe’s
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) New River Electrical
Z Supplier State Electrical
EMT, Firefighting and First Aid CPR
Roanoke Regional Training Center
Graphic Communications Cluster (Graphic Comm, Graphic
Imaging and Screen Printing)
Graphic Communications Advisor Committee at Monroe Technical Center
SGIA
Hospitality (Baking, Culinary, Restaurant Service Services and Food
Prep Assistant) Claude Moore Building ROTEC/Patrick Henry H.S.
Supporters of SkillsUSA Virginia
Thank you to our many sponsors for this 51st State Leadership Conference and Skills
Champion-ships for they have provided contest chairs, judges, materials, supplies, prizes, time and much more.
Please show your appreciation by thanking our supporters of SkillsUSA Virginia
Human Services (Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Fantasy Manikin and
Nail Care)
Your New School (representing O.P.I products) Smart Styles
Burmax, Inc. Ratner Company Wella School Program
HVACR
Henry County Public Schools
Patrick Hendry Community College & AFU of Virginia Branch TRANE Company
Southern Air
Industrial Motor Control
Independent Electrical Contractors Bay Electrical Company
Lowe’s M.C. Dean Mr. Bob Baird
IEC - Chesapeake and National M.C. Dean
Helix Electric, Inc. IES
Leadership
SkillsUSA Virginia Alumni McDonald’s: The Fords’ Inc.
Marine Service Technology
Jim Mills
Motorcycle
McCroskey Motorworks
Plumbing
Virginia Pipe Trades Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 10 Lowes
Ken Anderson
Program of Work
Dr. and Mrs. Lee Ross
Robotics and Automation Technology
Johnson and Wales University
TeamWorks
Lowe’s
Commonwealth Building Materials JS Masonry
Mr. Bill Thornton
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 10 Safety Electrical
Transportation (, Aviation, Diesel, Painting and Refinishing, and Power
Mechanics)
Welding (Welding, Welding Fabrication and Welding Art)
Burton Center for Arts and Technology ROTEC
EXHIBITOR PAGE
Exhibits will be open Friday, April 17th at the Performing Arts Building, from 1:00 p.m. until
5:00 p.m. and Saturday April 18th in the Contest Area, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the
Berglund Center. Please stop by and visit with the SkillsUSA Virginia Exhibitor and see what is
new in Career and Technical Education.
Alumni: SkillsUSA
Amtek Company, Inc,
Careersafe
Country Meats
Culinary Institute of Virginia
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Johnson & Wales University
Old Dominion Meet Association
Antique Automobile Clubs of America
Roanoke Valley CVB
SkillsUSA Virginia
Snap on Industries
Tulsa Welding Tech
VATIE
THANK YOUS &
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Sports Cafe’
Berglund
Body
Works
Best Western Plus Inn at Valley View
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Burton Center for Arts & Technology
C.S. Monroe Tech
Cambrie Suites
Claude Moore Building
Comfort Suites Airport
Comfort Suites at Ridgewood
Comfort Suites at West Salem
Conventional and Visitors Bureau
Holiday Inn Express Roanoke Civic Center
Holiday Inn Tanglewood – Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall
Danville Community College
MainStay Suites Roanoke Airport
Northside High School
ROTEC/ Patrick Henry High School
Berglund Center
Roanoke Regional Training Center
Salem High School
Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Roanoke Valley
Virginia Truck Center
WBRA
May 8, 2015
SkillsUSA 50th Birthday
June 23 – 26, 2015
SkillsUSA National Leadership
and Skills Conference
Louisville, KY
July 25 – August 3, 2015
Virginia Association of Trade and
Industrial Educators (VATIE)
Summer Conference
Roanoke, VA
www.VATIE.org
September 19 – 23, 2015
SkillsUSA Washington
Leadership Training
Herndon, VA
September 28, 2015
Virginia State Fair
Upcoming Events
Stay up to date on SkillsUSA’s future events. Please visit
www.skillsusava.org
April 15-16 , 2016
SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership
Conference, Fredericksburg, Virginia
District Fall Rallies: www.skillsusava.org
State Leadership Training Workshop: www.skillsusa.org
February, 2016
Career and Technical Education month
February 7-13, 2016
SkillsUSA Week
May 1-7, 2016
SkillsUSA week of Service
May 8, 2016
SkillsUSA National Birthday
Special Thanks and Appreciation
THEME, PLEDGE, MOTTO
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Upon my honor, I pledge:
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To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker
whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow
workers.
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To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service.
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To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself.
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And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.
The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2014 - 2015 year is
SkillsUSA: 50 Years of Champions at Work
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