State Director Association Business Meeting Minutes

SkillsUSA State Directors Association

Business Meeting Minutes

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Saturday, August 15, 2015

I. Call to Order – Chair Jennifer Polz (MN)

The State Directors Associations Business meeting was called to order by Chair

Jennifer Polz (MN) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday August 15, 2015.

II. Roll Call - Deborah Tripp (VA)

Secretary Deborah Tripp (VA) called the roll. State Associations present: Alabama,

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia (HS), Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York (HS), North Carolina, Ohio,

Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee (HS),

Texas (HS), Texas (C/PS), Virginia, Washington (C/PS), West Virginia, Wisconsin (HS), and

Wyoming.

State Associations absent:, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,

Georgia (C/PS), Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana (HS), Louisiana (C/PS), Maryland, Michigan,

New Hampshire, New York (PS), North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee (C/PS),

Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Washington (HS), and Wisconsin (C/PS).

III. Reading/Approval of Minutes - Deborah Tripp (VA)

Minutes from the Friday, June 27, 2014 meeting were distributed. Bruce Potter (NY) moved to accept the minutes with corrections. It was seconded by James Elam (AK).

Motion carried.

IV. Committee Reports

Standing Committee Reports

SkillsUSA SDA Business Meeting August 15, 2015 Page 1

A.

Advisor of the Year – Pete Carey (NJ)

Meeting Report of:

Advisor of the Year

Chair/Representative

Peter Carey (NJ)

Members In Attendance

Members in attendance:

Peter Carey, New Jersey

Leslie Lawrence, national staff

Tim Bradford, Mississippi

Barbara Barnell, Mississippi

Mike Mills, South Dakota

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Peter Carey

Special Region

Report (include supporting materials) August 13, 2015

Minutes from last year's committee meeting were reviewed, along with the follow up actions taken by the national staff. While changes were made to address the problem of low participation, the results did not make a significant impact. We discussed streamlining the process so that more states would participate, and it was felt that peer nominations would facilitate greater involvement. It was also discussed that a direct announcement or mailing from the national office would insure that all advisors were informed. Finally, it was suggested that Champions Magazine promote the program in the fall, and give special recognition to our corporate sponsor.

Action(s) Recommended

1.) revise the announcement memo so that it is directed to local chapter advisors.

2.) allow peer nominations as well as administrator/supervisor nominations.

3.) create an online application for the initial nominations, and then state directors would make the ultimate determination of their respective nominees.

4.) promote the AOTY program in Champions Magazine in the fall, with special recognition for our sponsor(s).

Report Submitted by

Peter Carey (NJ)


B.

Mentor – Chip McAfee (AR)

Meeting Report of:

Mentor

Chair/Representative

Deborah Tripp

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Chip McAfee

Special Region

Members In Attendance

Deborah Tripp (VA), Chip McAfee (AR) Region 2, Darren Gibson (OK) Region 4, Niki Clausen (Staff)

Report (include supporting materials)

Niki reported on the January New Director Training and said it was successful. She said she the

January Training will probably be repeated again this year. Niki also reported on the new Directors from the January training and their mentors.

New Directors at this training were assigned their mentors from the committee.

Niki would like to see the mentors assigned prior to the SD Conference so that the New Director and their Mentor could meet and get to know each other at the conference.

It was suggested that emails be sent to the Mentors quarterly to help remind them of upcoming things that their mentees might need to know.

Suggested that Mentors get some sort of feedback from their mentees after their first year.

Action(s) Recommended

None

Report Submitted by

Chip McAfee


C.

Technical Standards – Lauri Domer (WI)

Meeting Report of:

Technical Standards


Lauri Domer (WI)

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Lauri Domer (WI)

Special Region


Janet Sanger, Monty Prather, jShila Hager, Peyton Holland (NC), Bruce Potter (NY), Brandon Hudson,

Clay Mitchell (CA) and Lauri Domer (WI)

National Staff Rep: Kelly Persons


Help getting written tests for states to use as a test bank for their local contests.

Getting samples or contests in a box or location to share digital files within the State Directors.

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This would just be for State Director use.

Pictures of clothing in the contest standards.

Problems with Name Brand clothing being expensive and considered the official attire.

Lack of consistency in technical chair and state director how clothing is assessed, some tech chairs are overriding the assigned state director. Also the quantity of times state directors are asked to return to reassess clothing in some contests.

It seemed that many of the new technical chairs not following technical standards that were written, using state guidelines.

Special instructions need to be repeated from the general guidelines in that specific contest standard

- ie those contests that are special needs for better definition.

Each contest should have a consistent format of the location of how many participants may compete in that given contest.

Automated Manufacturing Technology (AMT) didn’t run a full contest. Only top 5 off the written test were allowed to compete.

Action Skills were told to bring a letter of proof from principal, but then judge gave those participants that didn’t have the letter to have advisor sign for approval. Some students were not special needs.

Clothing: separate "official SkillsUSA Khaki (or other color)! Shirt and pant". The way it reads makes it sound as if students have to have the pants sold through Egroup. This should not be the case. It should read, in bulleted format:

-official SkillsUSA (color) shirt

-(color) pants

-(color) shoes

Etc


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Would like a secure site that we can upload and pull off contests from other state directors to use for their states if they wish.

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Committee would request that Egroup NOT be a required official pants vendor or name brand specific. Some pants were not to safety standard.

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Recommend that Dave Worden have additional staff to help conquer the new large space and

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 assist in putting out fires that may take more of his time than others.

Firefighting not have to ship their turn out gear, but be provided a set on site as it is only used for a few minutes.

Firefighting: The skills portion should be scored based on times of completion for each skill set as opposed to an all or nothing if they get under the cpat time limit. Under the current


structure, the interview and written test determines the winner and not the skill performance.

Report Submitted by

Lauri Domer (WI)


D.

Clothing – Stacy (TX C/PS)

Meeting Report of:

Clothing Assessment


Chelle Travis- TN C/PS

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Chelle Travis- TN C/PS

Special Region


Crystal Latham-Alford – TX/PS, Stacy Scott – TX/PS, Jackie Clarkson- SC, Cassie Huntley- MT, Tony

Raymond- CO, Kathy Gillman- WV and Ashley Ridgeway (National Staff)


Remind State Directors and Contest Chairs that clothing assessments are not completed during orientation. Contestants are encouraged to wear proper contest clothing during their orientation meeting so any clothing concerns may be addressed, but no deductions will be given. (Mentioned last year, still a concern this year).

Fire fighting contestants are required to wear expensive gear in addition to having an expensive official uniform that is only worn for a few minutes to be judged during the clothing assessments. The committee recommends only requiring the firefighting gear, and removing the requirement for the official SkillsUSA contest uniform.

In the Crime Scene Investigation contest a penalty was given for not having a holster and a belt, but it was not in the tech standards. If specific items or specific colors of items are required make sure that they are in tech standards. There was a lot of confusion around the appropriate shoe for this contest among contestants. There should be an example photo of the boot required for the contest.

If belts, socks, shoes are required to be a specific color this should be noted in the tech standards.

During clothing assessments, some judges were looking at the tags to ensure that the pants were

Carhartt.

The tech standards need to be revised to state as a general clothing standard for contests that no hats or caps of any kind should worn, unless they are required for the competition.

Recommend making the contest clothing requirements bullet lists in the tech standards and add a photo of the required attire in the tech standards. This would make the assessment easier and will ensure that the student understands the requirements. The lists in paragraph form can be hard to read and interpret.

A student in a leadership contest was docked points for the old wool jacket. The committee recommends reminding contest chairs and Directors of clothing items that are grandfathered in as official dress.

The new red cardigan caused some confusion with students that thought they could wear the cardigan, since there was an old VICA cardigan that could be used.


For Advertising Design the poster only lists the polo shirt and black pants for official competition dress. The tech standards lists official red jacket (for females only) as official dress. A few female students in the competition thought that they had to wear the red jacket and then they thought they were going to receive penalties for wearing the jacket. The committee recommends reviewing the poster and the tech standards for consistency, and in this case the polo and black pants would be a better fit to meet industry standards.

Contest dress should be more aligned with Business & Industry.

During the meeting, it was noted that many students had gauges in their ears this year with large open holes. It is recommended that this safety issue be addressed in the tech standards by requiring a plug /filler in the hole prior to competing.

When the tech standards are electronic, we recommend having a small picture in each standard of the contest dress that is linked to the SkillsUSA store to the items for purchase. In addition, a suggestion was made for the pictures on the poster to have the same links to the store from the contest dress photos.

We would like to see point values, instead of percentages available for each clothing deduction. Also, all required contest clothing items are not listed on the scoring sheet for deduction for each contest.

We would like to see the clothing sheets match the requirements for the contest and a point value to be determined for each item. A clothing checklist for each competition was suggested. This will allow for greater consistency in scoring. Also, in team events this should be standardized. Will one contestant not having the proper socks deduct points for each team member or just one individual?

This needs to be clarified and standardized.

We would like clarification on what is to be worn to opening ceremony. Are we to wear the red jacket or any SkillsUSA official contest dress?

We need clarification on the use of the black jacket for contests. If black jackets are allowed, then in team events will some team members be able to wear the red jacket and others wear black. Will there be something to cover up names on students’ jackets? Personalization should be an option, not a requirement. If the jacket is personalized, it should not be worn in competition. A few felt that the personalization caused the jacket to lose its professional look and feel.

If we are going to have a clothing assessment, let’s use it. A few judges made the announcement that they were not going to take any deductions for clothing violations when obvious violations were made with contest clothing.



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Remind judges and State Directors that Orientation is not the time to judge clothing and to follow the standards.

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Remove the requirement for the official SkillsUSA contest uniform for Firefighting. (see above)

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Make contest clothing requirements bulleted lists in tech standards

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Add a photo of the required attire in the tech standards.

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Review official SkillsUSA contest dress poster and tech standards to make sure that they are aligned.

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Add a requirement for students with gauges in their ears to wear a plug/filler in order to eliminate this safety concern.

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Review the clothing assessment sheet. Consider using definitive point values instead of percentages for the deductions. Make certain that all required clothing items are on the list by creating a check list for each competition.

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When the tech standards and poster are electronic documents, have the clothing pictures link to the appropriate place on the SkillsUSA store for purchase.

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Revise Tech Standards to state as a general clothing standard for contests that no hats or caps of any kind should worn, unless they are required for the competition.

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Provide clarification for the use of Black jackets during competition.

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Provide clarification on what is to be worn during Opening Ceremony.

Report Submitted by

Chelle Travis- TN C/PS & Stacy Scott (TX C/PS)


E.

Vendor – Karen Ward

Meeting Report of:

Vendor Relations Committee


Karen Ward, State Director / Taryn Zeigler, Staff

Choose Type:

X Standing Special

Region

Note Taker

Karen Ward (MA)


Sindie Read, Nevada, Joey Baker, Missouri, Ashley Brown, Georgia, Millie Pérez, Puerto Rico,

Kelley Baker,

Indiana, Larry Johnson, Kentucky, Karen Ward, Massachusetts, Taryn Zeigler, National Staff


Report Submitted by

Karen Ward, CSD, State Director, Massachusetts


F.

Constitution – Josh Klemp (RI)

Meeting Report of:

Constitution and Bylaws


Tammy Brown (MI)

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Terri Lufkin (WA HS)

Special Region


Dr. Lee Ross (consultant), Tammy Brown (MI), James Elan (Alaska), Keith Andrews (AL), Joshua Klemp

(RI), Kevin Lopez (MA), Terri Lufkin (WA HS), Janet Conner (TX HS) and Mike Cowles (OH).


Dr. Lee Ross discussion to encourage constitutional changes for high school (

There should be a disclaimer of what is appropriate for a state government agency vs. a non-profit.

Please include representation from College/Postsecondary. This could be accomplished by four or five committee members.

Dr. Ross shared a spreadsheet that showed the variety of items included in our constitutions or bylaws.


Look into voting procedures for state directors meeting.

Recommendation: To be consistent with national board policy/preferential voting. This would all ow for rankings create special committee to create a generic, model template of constitutional & by-laws.

We would like a sample heading and language.

Report Submitted by

Terri Lufkin (WA HS)


G.

Certification – Hal Casey (ME)

Meeting Report of:

Certification and Professional Development


Hal Casey (ME)

Choose Type:

Standing

Note Taker

Bobbi Eichhart (NM)

Special Region


Hal Casey (ME), Bobbi Eichhart (NM), Becky Warren (KS), Courtney Miller (FL), Jackie Walker (OH),

Gayle Silvery (National Staff)


Hal reviewed the history of the State Directors Certification and discussed the list of C.S.D.’s status (some may have expired)

The certification process ensures that the fundamental practices essential to be a successful state director are promoted and supported through individual professional development.

New director training is now based on these identified areas of concentration.

Gayle shared the DRAFT SkillsUSA State Standards of Excellence Program criteria. These are based on the best practices and have three levels.


1.

National staff to create a certification task force to review and possibly modulize the process and roll out a state director certification professional development plan.

2.

Members in attendance today will validate and provide feedback on the State Standards of

Excellence Program. Gayle will send out an email with guided questions for us to answer and a timeline for completion. Would like to complete before WLTI.

3.

Continue purposeful alignment of state director professional development; new director training, mentorships, certification, and a continuing professional development plan.

4.

National staff to look at ways to recognize Certified State Directors; special gold name tag at conferences, special lanyard, polo shirt and/or other swag.

5.

National staff needs to develop an onboarding process for new state directors to ensure they have the resources, system accesses and mentors imperative to success in their role.

Report Submitted by

Bobbi Eichhart (NM)


H.

Long Range Planning – Toni Decklever (WY)

Meeting Report of:

Long Range Planning


Toni Decklever

Choose Type:

X Standing

Note Taker

Toni Decklever

Special Region


Toni Decklever- WY, Greg Stahr-NE, Paul H – NC, Eric – IL, Kelly Horton, National staff


1.

Discussion regarding relationships with directors and their state Department of Education.

Though surveys have been done in the past – there continues to be changes and significant turnover of personnel and programs.

2.

Discussion followed regarding how many states have some sort of CTE Teacher preparation program. And – of those, how many programs incorporate the importance of a CTSO as part of the program. Using FFA as a model, when Ag teachers go through college to become an Ag teacher – FFA is emphasized as an integral part of the curricula. When Ag teachers graduate, they are already comfortable being an FFA advisor – because they were taught this while in college.


Continue to survey directors to find out how they are connected to their states Department of

Education.

Survey the directors to find out how CTE teachers are recruited in their state.

Try to find out how new teachers and even current teachers are exposed to SkillsUSA. Is this done before or during theirown educational program – or is the exposure after they have started working as a teacher.

Report Submitted by

Toni Decklever


Regional Meetings

1 – Hal Casey (ME)

Meeting Report of:

Region One


Hal Casey (ME)

Choose Type:

Standing

Note Taker

Kevin Lopez (MA)

Special Region


Hal Casey (ME), Karen Ward (MA), Josh Klemp (RI), Bruce Potter (NY), Pete Carey (NJ), Kevin Lopez

(MA).


We reviewed the years of service handout and made corrections as necessary.

Passed around the signup sheet for the standing committees.

Passed around the conference date/location sheet.

Reviewed key items of this conference.

Talked about the continuance of the paver campaign.

Talked about State Farm training opportunities. We are going to request a training in NJ for all of Region One. Nikki came in to talk about type and specifics of trainings.


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October 23 rd has been set as the tentative Region 1 Chapter Enhancement Training.

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Hal will send out an email to gage the possible numbers each state might send to this training.

Report Submitted by

Kevin Lopez (MA)


2 – Deb Tripp (VA)

Meeting Report of:

Region 2


Chelle Travis (TN C/PS)

Choose Type:

Standing

Note Taker

Deborah Tripp (VA)

Special X Region


Chelle Travis (TN C/PS) Brandon Hudson (TN HS), Keith Andrews (AL), Ashley Brown (GA HS), Barbara

Varnell (MS), Tim Bradford (MS), Chip McAfee (AR), Peyton Holland (NC) Millie Perez (PR), Paul (NC)

Jackie Clarkson (SC), Courtney Miller (FL), Deborah Tripp (VA) and Kelly Person (Staff)


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Welcomed



Scholarship fund – in Marsha Daves name, please give to Kelly Person, note on the check please mark Foundations Scholarship

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Regional Rep and regional roll – Portal call: send questions to regional rep before sending to the List Serve.

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State Farm funded training - one per region, CMI, PDP, other…SCT recertification

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Parking lot – be address on Saturday. NLSC parking lot food lunches, vendors locations, internet, bussing issues, & VIP receptions. Hotels - size for the group current numbers.

Delegate session rooms. Contest – fire fighting

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Standing Committee – what committees meeting 4-4:50 p.m.

Advisor of the year – Tim, Barb

Mentor – Chip, Deb

Clothing – Chelle, Jackie

Tech – Brandon, Peyton

Const - Keith

Cert - Courtney

Vendor – Ashley & Millie

Long - Paul

Nominating -

Committee concerns –

Advisor of the year: Ashley – come up with application easy, short application

Peyton – sponsor to help fill out the give a gift

Keith – make like CEP application

Ashley – what should an advisor of the year be, like CEP

Mentor – none

Clothing assessment –

Peyton – color shoe, revisit

Jackie – uniform more in line with B&I

Courtney – belts, not listed

Keith – modify for the national form and the %

Ashley - Copy and paste the clothing specs and have the contest chair to sign off on it

Chelle – Ball Caps


Jackie – changes on contest updates

Peyton – pants and brand (checking not needed)

Ashley – director training on what is allowed and not

Chelle – one contest point not counted. Socks, shoes, hiking boots…safety

Ashley – photo of what the dress should look like – on Tech Standards

Technical Standards –

Brandon - test that all states can use

Peyton – state standards

Kelly P – let the team know not yet determined

Peyton – blue form and IEP, concern for the past three years

Cert –

Courtney – tips to know, who what to do, Day one guide, what to do to get started

Vendor

Millie – shipping charges

Ashley – medallions price point

Chelle – quality of medals, changed from last year

Kelly P. – SME try the machine and thank for the snacks.

11:35 a.m.

Saturday August 15, 2015

- Announcements

- Evaluation were handout and filled out by participants

- State Farm training many states would like to host the training: Mississippi was chosen. If unable then it goes to Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia HS

- Training PowerPoint – needed for SDA (ex: CMI)

- Certificates were handed out to all of region 2 participants


Action item: State Farm Funding, provide the content to teach.

Report Submitted by

Deborah Tripp (VA)


3 – Lauri Domer (WI HS)

Meeting Report of:

Region 3


Lauri Domer (WI)

Choose Type:

Standing Special X Region 3

Note Taker: Kathy Gillman (WV) (part 1) &

Eric Hill (IL) (part 2)


Larry Johnson (KY), Jackie Walker (OH), Mike Cowels (OH), Kelley Baker (IN), Lauri Domer (WI), Eric Hill

(IL), Tammy Brown (MI), Kathy Gillman (WV), Kelly Horton (National Staff)


Part 1:

State Farm did not take place last year. Region 3 will discuss who will try to do it this year.

Alumni Rep was introduced and talked about hopes to expand Alumni initiatives and goals.

Indiana needs more rooms at NLSC – Breckon Ridge Hotel has several issues – heat, location, busing, etc.

Parking lot was set up for advisors to post questions and concerns.

Standing Committees were assigned:

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Clothing – Kathy Gillman (WV)

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Tech Standards – Lauri Domer (WI)

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Constitution/Bylaws – Tammy Brown (MI)

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Certification – Jackie Walker (OH)

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Vendor Relations – Larry Johnson (KY) & Kelley Baker (IN)

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Long Range Planning – Eric Hill (IL)

Years of experience verified with each director.

List serve etiquette was discussed.

Directors completed notes on behalf of Marsha Daves. Also directors encouraged to make donations to a scholarship foundation being established in Marsha’s memory. Kelly Persons will take money for donations.

Campaign for purchasing Pavers to be able to install during WLTI was mentioned.

Shelly Coates will take time capsule items back to National Officer.

Be on time to meetings.

NLSC will try to have express line in 2016 for changes needed by directors.

Part II:

Illinois will host the State Farm Funded Training on November 6, if the date is available.

Lauri Thanked Tammy for her hard work on this conference and for her years on the board of state directors.

Region 3 started the Happy Birthday to Eric Hill.


Niki and Eric connect with each other to schedule the State Farm Training for November 6 th if able.

Report Submitted by

Lauri Domer (WI)


4 – Darren Gibson (OK)

Meeting Report of:

Region IV

Chair/Representative

Darren Gibson (OK)

Choose Type:

Standing Special X Region

Note Taker

Darren Gibson (OK)

Members In Attendance

Regional IV Directors: Janet Conner (TX HS), Jennifer Polz (MN), Greg Stahr (NE), Stacy Scott (TX C/PS),

Darren Gibson (OK), Becky Warren (KS), Mike Mills (SD), Shila Hagar (ND), Joey Baker (MO), Janet

Sanger (IA)

State Directors Association: Pete Carey (NJ), Mike Coles (OH)

National Staff: Shelly Coates, Taryn Zeigler, Leslie Lawrence

Report (include supporting materials)

Region IV election was held to fill the position being vacated by Darren Gibson who will be moving into the Chair Elect position for the State Director Association.

Candidate were Stacy Scott (PS-TX) and Greg Stahr (NE)

Conducting meeting for election were Mike Coles (OH) and Pete Carey (NJ)

Both candidates made a short campaign speech and this the directors present voted via write-in ballot.

Mike Coles and Pete Carey counted ballots. Mike Coles announce results that Greg Stahr (NE) was elected as the new Region IV Representative.

Action(s) Recommended

None

Report Submitted by

Darren Gibson (OK)


5 – Toni Decklever (WY)

Meeting Report of:

Region V


Toni Decklever

Choose Type:

Standing

Note Taker

Toni Decklever

Special X Region


Toni Decklever- WY, Tony Raymond-CO, Teri Lufkin-WA-HS, Clay Mitchell-CA, Cassie Huntley-MT,

Bobbi Eichhorst-NM, Sindie Read-NV, Monty Prather-WA-PS, James Elam AK


1.

Updated Fall and State Conference dates form

2.

Updated Years of service form

3.

Assigned committees

4.

Discussed the purpose of the list-serve and emphasized using Region Rep to obtain information

5.

Discussion of the Regional Rep role

6.

CMI Offerings – Oct. 2 – Albuquerque, NM

7.

Explained the Parking lot concept and encouraged members to place topics they would like discussed on the pads provided in each room

8.

Reminder – Paver Campaign, Time capsule and Scholarship in Marsha Daves name.

9.

Middle school issues – members feel strongly that SkillsUSA should not be using or copying

TSA contests and need to develop their own.


All information regarding contests - especially middle school needs to be introduced in July or August in order to be considered for the following June conference. Information that comes out later in the school year is too late to prepare chapters.

Report Submitted by

Toni Decklever


V. Unfinished Business

VI. New Business

Josh Klemp (RI) moved to have the National Office put together a position statement as to who they recommend to be contracted to run a state association. Seconded by Bruce Potter (NY HS).

Motion division was called 27 for, 30 against motion died.

Janet Conner (TX HS) – moved that State Directors investigate the contracting of outside organizations to run SkillsUSA state organizations. A committee will be formed to recommendation to the national office. Seconded by Karen Ward (MA). Motion passed.

Ashley Brown (GA HS) move that national share training Materials to all state directors so they can host their own training. Requesting agenda, PowerPoint supplemental materials and discounted bundle packaging. Seconded by Courtney Miller (FL). Motion passed.

Ad hoc Committees created:

State Directors investigate the contracting of outside organizations to run SkillsUSA state organizations. Committee: Josh Klemp (RI), Keith Andrews (AL), Bobbi Eichhorst (NV), Karen

Ward (MA), Joey Baker (MO), and Clay Mitchell (CA).

Constitution ad hoc committee State Constitutions:

Janet Conner (TX HS), Mike Cowles (OH), Tammy Brown (MI), Greg Stahr (NE), Darren Gibson

(OK), Tim Bradford (MS), and Dr. Lee Ross.

VII. Announcements

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Shelly – instructions for the Airport- east coast flight canceled. Busses two pickup in circle, every 30 minutes. Darren is sending to us a text with the phone number to call for airport transportation.

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Bus tonight leaving at 4 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Zing, menu is a buffet> Then the busses will drop off conference participated at the Saugatuck downtown area. We will have dessert on the way back, cupcakes.

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SkillsUSA State Directors Association Professional Development next conference will be

August 15-20, 2016 at the Days Hotel and Conference Center in Herndon, Virginia.

 SkillsUSA State Directors Association officer team meeting will be January 27-30, 2016

Leesburg, Virginia.

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Thank you to the national staff, help and guidance.

 Thanks to Chip McAfee (AR) moving on to a new job.

 Transition and new staff at nationals.

 The chair thanked and recognized past chair Mike Cowles (OH), Region 1 Rep Hal Casey

(ME), for their years of service. Election will be held in 2016 for Region 2 and 4 Rep and the alumni positions. Darren Gibson (OK) has moved to the chair elect and new Region 4

Rep Greg Starh (NE) has a one year term. Toni Decklever (WY) services at Region 5 Rep,


Deb Tripp (VA) at the Secretary. Welcomed Janet Conner (TX HS) Parliamentarian, Karen

Ward (MA) Alumni Rep and

 Pete Carey (NJ) Stat Directors Chair.

 Action items go to the national office. January review the strategic plan.

 New texting, hoping for robust communications. Just get in touch, Clarity is important.

XII. Adjournment

Chair Pete Carey (NJ) adjourned the business meeting at 3:06 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Deborah Tripp (VA)

Secretary


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