My first SkillsUSA presentation for DATA students. There will CERTAINLY be improvements for next year!!!

2. What is it?
• National organization for AME students
• Leadership, teamwork, citizenship, character
• Regional, state & national competitions
• Showcases the skills of all DATA students
• Organize & fundraise for DATA activities
and Skills USA competitions
Professional attire expected for comps

3. Competitions
3-D Visualization Screen Printing
Animation T Shirt Design
Advertising Design AV Technology
Audio Production AV Communications
Broadcast News Telecommunications
Desktop Publishing Television News Anchor
Graphics Television Production
Mobile Electronics Video Production
Photography Web Design
Radio Production

4. Initial cost?
• $13 per student (paid by school district)
• ~$12 per student for regional competition
• ~$150 per student for state comps (SD)
• ~$175 per student for nationals (Missouri)
• Travel & hotel are separate beyond regionals
• Competition attire is required
• Fundraising will be needed beyond regionals

5. Officers
• President,Vice President, Secretary
• Treasurer, Reporter, Parliamentarian
• 10th & 11th grade President
• Digital Imaging & Digital Storytelling Reps
• Members at Large

6. Duties
President- Grade 11 or 12
• Presides over chapter meetings
• Works with other officers to prepare agendas
• Represents SkillsUSA in school and community
Vice President- Grade 11 or 12
• Presides at meetings and other functions in the
absence of the chapter president
• Supervises all committees
• Serves as program chairperson, introduces
programs at chapter meetings

7. Duties
Secretary- Grade 11 or 12
• Maintains all chapter records
• Records minutes of all meetings
• Handles all chapter correspondence
Treasurer- Open
• Keeps records of chapter funds
• Collects annual dues from members
• Prepares financial statements, including annual
financial statement

8. Duties
Reporter- Open
• Writes news stories on chapter activities
• Contacts school newspaper and the local news
media about SkillsUSA events
• Gets acquainted with local news editors
Parliamentarian- Open
• Oversees proper business procedure of all
chapter meetings
• Serves as consultant and expert on
parliamentary procedure

9. Duties
Grade 10 & 11 Presidents
• Assists and learns role from President
Digital Imaging & Storytelling Reps- Open
• Assists students and advisor in preparing for
competitions related to digital imaging or digital
storytelling
Members at Large
• Does not want to be an officer but wants to be
involved in meetings, activities, & competitions

10. This month...
• Fri 9/17- Meet w/potential officers @lunch
• Mon 9/22- 250 word essays due by 8am
• Tues 9/21- DATA Teachers review essays
• Wed 9/22- Officers announce at B2S Night
• Wed 9/29- First officer’s meeting!
• Regular meetings planned Wednesdays @3pm

11. How to apply?
• Sign up for positions
• Attend meeting THIS FRIDAY @12:30
• Submit essay convincing us why you want
the position
• Essays due by 8am Monday!