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MS National FCCLA State Leadership Conference
January 15-16, 2015
Host Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront Hotel and
Conference Center
1600 East Beach Boulevard
Gulfport, MS
228-864-4310
Conference Site: MS Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
Registration Fee
$25.00 includes conference t-shirt
Hotel double room
$86.00 plus tax
Individual school tax information must be submitted to receive the tax exempt status.
Contact
Valerie Taylor
vtaylor@mde.k12.ms.us
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National Technology Honor Society State Conference
MS Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS
January 15-16, 2015
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Pre Conference Optional Tours
1:p.m.
Ingall Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
Imperal Casino
D’Iberville, MS
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Early Registration
Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Hotel
Leadership Activity
Curfew
Friday, January 16, 2015
MS Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention
Center
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration
Competitive Events
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
9:45 a.m.
Opening Session
10:40 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch and Closing Sess
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FOR STATE USE ONLY
MS NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
Host Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Beachfront Hotel
1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, MS
Conference Site: MS Gulf Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS 39531
January 16-17, 2014
REGISTRATION DUE JANUARY 5, 2015
Chapter Name:
Telephone #:
School address
Fax #:
Check _______________
MO. _______________
P. O. ________________
Date Rec’d ___________
Amt. ________________
City/State/Zip:
Advisor Email:
Number of Advisors attending
Number of students attending
TOTAL
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$25.00 = $ ___________
$25.00 = $ ____________
AMT DUE:
Name of Attendee (Please PRINT)
$ ____________
Advisor Student
T-shirt size
S, M, L, XL, 2XL
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You may duplicate this form if needed. * Mail the registration form, check, money order, or purchase order to
National Technical Honor Society
Office of Student Organization
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
STATE OFFICERS CANDIDATE
QUALIFICATIONS
NTHS State Officer Candidate must:
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Meet the recommendation of the State Standards for Student membership:
a.
The student should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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The student should have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in nonacademic classes.
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The student should display leadership, responsibility, good attendance,
and good character.
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Be nominated by his/her occupational instructor.
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Willing to serve as a State Officer in the capacity as nominated from the date
of elected (January) until the following election year (January).
4. Have at least one year (from the date of election) remaining in high school or
community college to serve as a NTHS State Officer.
5. Attendance at ALL State Officers’ training, Executive Board meetings,
and other events and/or functions to represent the NTHS organization.
6. Have the support of the local school administrator.
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OFFICE (Check one)
President
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Vice President
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Secretary/Treasurer _______
Reporter
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Parliamentarian
/Historian
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
STATE OFFICERS CANDIDATE
NOMINATION FORM
ORIGINAL DUE IN THE
STATE OFFICE on
January 8, 2014
No faxes please
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
Candidate Name:
/ Polo Shirt Size: M L XL 2XL, 3XL
Advisor Name
Chapter/School Name:
School address:
School City/State/Zip:
Current Grade (at time of nomination)
Nominee must have at least one grade remaining to serve
as an officer thru January of next year.
Involvement: Nominee’s involvement in other Vocational Student Organizations, Academic, Civic or
Community services (Include office held and service provided). Use additional sheets if needed.
Leadership Skills: List Leadership skills the nominee exemplifies which will qualify him/her to be an
NTHS State Officer. Use additional sheets if needed.
Why do you feel this candidate will be an Outstanding NTHS State Officer?
I certify that the nominee meets the requirements as a candidate and if elected is willing to perform the duties
and in the capacity as nominated.
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Advisor’s
Date: ______________
signature
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NTHS ELECTION PROCEDURES
I.
Officer candidate nomination form MUST be submitted to the State Association office by the due date.
No nomination will be taken from the floor.
II.
During the State Conference, officer candidate will campaign with the delegation to greet and network.
Campaign materials (flyers, posters, and buttons) may be disseminated to delegation prior to and during
the State Conference.
III.
Officer candidates will give a two (2) minutes campaign speech to the delegation during the opening
general session. The campaign speech will include the candidate’s name, school name, office
campaigning for, and why he/she want to be an NTHS State Officer.
IV.
During the State Conference, ballots will be distributed and the delegation body will vote. The votes will
be tallied and the winners announced and installed at the Closing session. In the event of a tie, the
students will be given a 10 questions test containing facts about the National Technical Honor Society
which may be found on the State and National Website. The student who scores the highest will be the
winner.
ADVISORS’ PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING A NOMINATION:
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Nominate a student who is a current member and actively involved in his/her local VSO chapter.
Nominate a student who has leadership qualities, responsible, show initiative, dedicated, and committed to
promoting the organization.
Type or print the Nomination form in its’
Attach a current photo of the nominee
Mail the original nomination form and supporting documentation by the DUE DATE to the address listed below.
(PLEASE DO NOT FAX THESE DOCUMENTATIONS)
MS Department of Education
NTHS- Mississippi
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
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ADVISORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Make sure that the state officer is present and on time at every required event.
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Make sure that your state officer meets ALL deadlines for projects, etc. for the year.
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Assist officers in obtaining leadership skills before board meetings and the state leadership meeting.
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Become familiar with basic parliamentary procedure, how to conduct a meeting, instruct the officers on what is
expected of them at state meetings, etc.
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Assist officers with all duties assigned by the state coordinator
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Make sure that state officers wear the official state officers’ attire at ALL meetings, unless instructed to wear other
attire, (i.e. polo or t-shirts).
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Collaborate and cooperate in planning of all student activities (i.e. Fall Leadership Conference, officer training, etc.)
with the State Coordinator.
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Encourage students to run for State Office who exemplify leadership qualities, show initiative, and have a genuine
desire to serve and work on a State Officer Team.
STATE OFFICERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Show initiative and a determination to work with a student organization.
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Attend all assigned meetings throughout the year, act professionally and demonstrate good behavior at all times while
representing the organization.
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Conduct opening and closing ceremonies at scheduled events.
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Always promote the organization in a position exciting and enthusiastic way.
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Take your State office position seriously and perform the duties as outlined.
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Work in headquarters/ as needed during the State meeting and other events.
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Work with your local advisor to accomplish the duties and assignments given by the state coordinator during the State
meeting and other events.
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Learn the motto, creed and pledge for your organization.
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