SkillsUSA National Conference Information 
NEW!!! UPDATED for 2010 Table of Contents: National Leadership and Skill Conference - Skills USA Championships Thank you to all who assisted in making our 2010 SkillsUSA Minnesota Championship Conference a great success. Congratulations to all participants, especially our medallion winners who will move on to represent Minnesota at the Skills USA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, June 21 – June 25, 2010! Here's what we need for EVERY PERSON ATTENDING - contestant, voting delegate, observer, advisor, spouse - whoever - THIS DOES INCLUDE ADVISORS!! If you are attending NLSC you MUST complete: Registration: DEADLINE IS APRIL 23rd, 2010 $150.00 PER PERSON ATTENDING - Make check to SkillsUSA Minnesota . Duplicate and complete forms NLSC-MN & NLSC-1 for everyone attending. Make a copy for your school records before you send it in. Persons attending but not paying registration (i.e.. spouses, observers) will not receive trading pins, state T-shirt, etc. but are invited to join us for the orientation meeting and Friday night rally. Registration Deadline is Friday, April 23. 2010 - Please send all forms and payment to the State SkillsUSA Office!
The State Office must receive check for
Payment in Full - Prior to June 1st, 2010NLSC Registration, Personal and Liability Release Form (NLSC Form 1) COPY FRONT & BACK of enclosed form (back to back please) for each person attending. NLSC Form 1 can be downloaded here. IF YOU CANNOT GET THIS FORM TYPED, PLEASE , make a copy of the form, fill out the copy , have the attendee sign the original and send both pieces back to be completed!! Or print very, very neatly - form MUST be legible. Remind students that they should use a permanent address where they may be reached for the next three months for this form. If student is under 18, parent or guardian must check the box located on the bottom.Medical and Insurance information must be completed in the denoted section. Participants should carry a copy of their insurance card at all times during the conference. ALL persons attending, including Advisors must complete and sign this form. Make a copy of the completed form for each person to carry with them during conference. Forward original copies to the state office. Make sure form is filled out completely. If no insurance is available, the form must be signed in the appropriate place. Incomplete forms WILL BE returned and people will not be officially registered until the form is complete. Please make sure attendees read and agree to information on the back of the form before signing. Please include date of birth on the document.
SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards & Clothing Requirements Review the Skills USA Technical Standards carefully to make sure your contestant knows what's what and has the necessary equipment & supplies for successful competition. “NEW” 2010 Technical Standards. Order appropriate clothing from http://www.skillsusastore.org NOW! PLEASE NOTE: CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED FOR THIS YEAR. DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT TO ORDER WITHOUT CHECKING THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS BOOK! See Enclosed Clothing Requirements for each contest!
National Officer Candidate Information If you have a student interested, please call my office ASAP Registering College State Officers & High School State Officers for the conference Please register your state officer like any other registrant All forms must be filled out for these students. State Officers will be registered as voting delegates or alternate delegates unless they are competing in a contest. All expenses (registration, hotel & state transportation) are covered. Officers will be on their own for meals.
Registering Secondary State Officers for the conference -
Please register your state officer like any other registrant -
All forms must be filled out for these students. -
State Officers will be registered as voting delegates or alternate delegates unless they are competing in a contest. -
Expenses (conference, registration & hotel) are NOT COVERED.
Hotel Reservations All persons wishing to stay in the hotel with our delegation should complete form NLSC-MN. Date of arrival = Monday, June 21 - Date of departure = Saturday, June 26.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Crown Center, "NEW Hotel"
2345 McGee
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-421-1234 Hotel rooms include a work area with oversized desk and wireless Internet (charge), granite bath, and one king or two double beds. Rooms are NOT Suites this year and only come with a refrigerator and In-Room Safety Deposit box. Hotel has been totally renovated with an outdoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. Note: Please request Roll-a-way bed for King Rooms. Please try to place 1-4 students per room – as our Block of rooms this year are limited. http://www.crowncenter.hyatt.com
HOTEL RATES 2010: (includes housing fee tax for the week) Single: $136.25/night $681.25 / five nights Double: $136.25/night $681.25/ five nights ($340.63 / person) Triple: $145.25/night $726.25 / five nights ($242.08 / person) Quad: $145.25/night $726.25 / five nights ($181.56 / person)
Please make check payable to SkillsUSA Minnesota for Conference Registration Fee and Hotel Costs. DO NOT- send payment to the hotel!
Hyatt Regency Crown Center – “NEW Hotel”High-Speed Internet: $9.99/day in guestrooms (on your own) Free Internet Wireless in Lobby and Mezzanine Deposit: $25 OR credit card; Incidentals will be turned OFF until credit card or deposit is given. A DAILY Parking Fee for all Conference Attendee’s at the Hotel - if you are driving on your OWN to Kansas City, MO. This cost will be covered on your own – with credit card. Cost is: $14.50 a day and will include in & out privileges all day & night. Valet Parking- $18.00 dollars a day.
Physically Handicapped NLSC Contestants If you have registered a contestant who is physically handicapped and will require the assistance of another person at the competition (i.e.. dyslexic requiring a reader, deaf requiring a signer) a special form needs to be completed. Please contact me ASAP to assure proper paper work is completed.
State Transportation We will charter (2) coach buses that will leave Minnesota early on Monday morning and return immediately following our rally on Friday evening. Depending on attendee location, we may schedule several pick-ups across the state. Routes will not be determined till the end of May. A limited number of seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. Register early to reserve your space. Cost will be $125 per person. ˆ (example: advisors, observers, etc.) Transportation will be FREE of charge for ALL contestants and delegates
State Trading Pins Each registered person will receive (1) SkillsUSA Minnesota Blinkie pin to trade, and four larger special NLSC pins. Limited number of additional NLSC pins will be available at 2/$3
Community Service Day at NLSC Application Anyone who is interested - students or advisors - in attending and helping out at the Community Service Day on June 25,2010 at the national conference – please fill out the enclosed form and return form to your State Director with the rest of the registration information. You must have qualified for NLSC to participate in this activity. Application forms are DUE on April 23rd. Please note: there are 26 official contests that hold Debriefings for the student contestant and advisor on Friday morning. If your contest is listed- you will not be able to apply to serve on the Timberland Service Day! Refer to the Back of the Flyer that is enclosed in your mailing.
Champions 5K Run All Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to participate in the Champions 5K Run. Friday, June 25th 9:00 am Costs: $15 per person Please mail your entry form & payment in on your OWN. Flyer is provided in your Packet. Sponsored by the Alumni & Friends Association.
Courtesy Corps Application Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be current student/professional members during the school year preceding the National Leadership and Skills Conference. Student members must have a school instructor / SkillsUSA advisor accompany them. This individual must also join the NCC and work along side his/her student(s) in performing the duties of the NCC members. (It is preferred that the accompanying Instructor/SkillsUSA advisor is from the same school as his/her student(s). NCC Participants Must: Be approved by his/her state association director- Call if you want more DETAILS! Be current SkillsUSA members Agree to abide by the National Code of Conduct Agreement, Personal Liability and Medical Release Form Photography and Sound Release, as stated on the back of the NLSC Form 1 Both Student and Advisor- will be housed at a separate location than the Minnesota Delegation. Must arrive on Saturday, June 19th till late Friday, June 25th.
Alumni/Parent/Guest Hotels – Reservations Made EasyADVISORS: due to limited availability at some hotels, the National Office has blocked rooms specifically for parents and guests. There is a form provided in this packet – and has a DEADLINE OF: June 1st, 2010. NEW for 2010: PARENTS AND GUEST MUST SUBMIT THEIR OWN HOTEL RESERVATION FORMS! It will not be handled through the state office this year, due to limited hotel space. Parents and guest can register by using the enclosed form or on the web at: http://www.skillsusa.org/downloads/PDF/NLSC/hotels2.pdf
Instructions are provided on the Web site. Select “Online Hotel Reservations”.
Rev. 4/4/2010 Awards Ceremony PassesFor those people not paying the registration fee but who wish to attend the Awards Ceremony, tickets will be on sale for a cost of $10.00 each. These will be SOLD in advance in the SkillsUSA Conference headquarters at the convention center. State SkillsUSA Office- will NOT handle Pre- Orders for Awards Ceremony Passes this year. Tickets will NOT be SOLD at the door on the night of the Awards Ceremony.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL FORMS BY APRIL 23RD TO:
SkillsUSA MINNESOTA
Jennifer Polz
P.O. Box 29286
Minneapolis, MN 55429 Duplicate Forms as necessary. Make sure all signatures are original TENTATIVE AGENDA- Subject to changeMONDAY, June 21
2:00 - 6:00 PM • Registration Materials should be picked up in hotel lobby Please have dinner prior to arriving for Mandatory State Delegation Meeting
6:30 PM • State Delegation Meeting- Mandatory Meeting
• Professional Development Test given for all student competitors
TUESDAY, June 22
12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM • Set up Displays and Promotional Bulletin Boards
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • TECHSPO & Career Fair
9:00 - 4:30 PM • Contest orientation meetings
2:30 PM • Joint Delegate Session
7:00 – 10:00 PM • Champions Festival – Power & Lights District
WEDNESDAY, June 23
7:30 AM • Leadership Contests- report to Contest Area
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Pre-contest meetings for skill contests
7:45 AM • Teacher's Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM • Teacher's Session
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • SkillsUSA Championships (open to the public)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • TECHSPO & Career Fair
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM • Joint Delegate Session
10:30 & 4:00 PM • Skills University
1:30 PM • SkillsUSA Corporate Meeting
1:00 PM • Delegate Assembly Business Meeting
7:00 PM • Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
THURSDAY, June 24
7:00 AM & 8:00 AM • Contestants report to Contests area
8:00 AM • Leadership Contest Finals
8:30 AM • Official SkillsUSA Championships Ribbon Cutting
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM • SkillsUSA Championships (open to the public)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • TECHSPO & Career Fair
10:00 – 2:00 PM • Skills University
1:00 PM • Delegate Assembly Business Meeting
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM • SkillsUSA Night at Worlds of Fun Amusement Park
FRIDAY, June 25
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Contest Breakfasts, Luncheons and Debriefings
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • SkillsUSA University
10:30 PM • Delegate Assembly Business Meeting
6:00 PM • Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM • Minnesota Rally & Recognition at Hotel- Pizza Buffet will be served
11:00 PM • MN Buses Depart for home Skills USA Championships Contests: OFFICIAL CONTESTS = 88/TOTAL COMPETITIONS = 96
(Alphabetical order by name, including contest codes) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONTESTS (18)
AS = Action Skills
AM = American Spirit “1-3”
CBP = Chapter Business Procedure “6”
DIS = Chapter Display “1-3”
CS = Community Service “3”
EAP = Employment Application Process
ES = Extemporaneous Speaking
JI = Job Interview
JSDA = Job Skill Demonstration A
JSDO = Job Skill Demonstration Open
OHSS = Occupational Health and Safety (Single) “1-3”
OHSM = Occupational Health and Safety (Multiple) “1-3”
OCC = Opening and Closing Ceremonies “7”
OUT = Outstanding Chapter “1-3”
PIN = Pin Design (State Conference
PS = Prepared Speech
BB = Promotional Bulletin Board “1-3”
QUIZ = Quiz Bowl “5”
OCCUPATIONALLY RELATED CONTESTS (16)
CUS = Customer Service
ENG = Engineering Technology “3’
ENTR = Entrepreneurship “4”
CPR = First Aid/CPR
BOWL = Health Knowledge Bowl “4”
HOPP = Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
MM = Medical Math
MTM= Medical Terminology
PT = Principles of Technology
RTM = Related Technical Math
TPNAF = Tech Prep: Natural Resources/Agricultural /Food “3”
TPBMT = Tech Prep: Business Management and Technology “3”
TPAC = Tech Prep: Arts and Communications “3”
TPHES = Tech Prep: Health Science “3”
TPHUS = Tech Prep: Human Services “3”
TPIET = Tech Prep: Industrial and Engineering Technology “3”
SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES CONTESTS (60)
VA = 3-D Visualization and Animation “2”
ADV = Advertising Design
AD = Architectural Drafting
RAP = Audio/Radio Production “2”
MFG = Automated Manufacturing Technology “3”
ART= Automotive Refinishing Technology
AST = Automotive Service Technology
AMT = Aviation Maintenance Technology
CARE = Basic Health Care Skills (HS only)
TVN = Broadcast News Production “4”
BLMT = Building Maintenance
CM = Cabinetmaking
C = Carpentry
CNCM = CNC Milling Technology
CNCT = CNC Turning Technology
CRT = Collision Repair Technology
CB = Commercial Baking
CMT = Computer Maintenance Technology
CP = Computer Programming
CO = Cosmetology
CSI = Crime Scene Investigation “3”
CJ = Criminal Justice
CA = Culinary Arts
DA = Dental Assisting
DET = Diesel Equipment Technology
ET = Electronics Technology
EST = Esthetics “2”
FF = Firefighting
FBS = Food and Beverage Service
GC = Graphic Communications
HVAC = Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
MOTR = Industrial Motor Control
WORK = Internetworking
MAT = Major Appliance Technology
MT = Marine Service Technology
M = Masonry
MECH = Mechatronics “2”
MA = Medical Assisting
MST = Motorcycle Service Technology
NAIL = Nail Care “2”
NA = Nurse Assisting
P = Photography
PLB = Plumbing
PET = Power Equipment Technology
PN = Practical Nursing
PMT = Precision Machining Technology
PRE = Preschool Teaching Assistant
RW = Residential Wiring
RAT = Robotics and Automation Technology “2”
SM = Sheet Metal
SP = Screen Printing Technology
TW = TeamWorks “4”
TECH = Technical Computer Applications
TD = Technical Drafting
CAB = Telecommunications Cabling
TV = Television (Video) Production “2”
VPD = Video Product Development “2”
WEB = Web Design “2”
W = Welding
WF = Welding Fabrication “3” DEMONSTRATION CONTESTS (8)
DGD= Digital Game Development
GT = Geospatial Technology
EIM= Electronics Installation and Maintenance Technology
MEI= Mobile Electronics Installation
MRT= Mobile Robotic Technology “2”
SUS= Sustainability Solutions “2”
TSD= T-shirt Design
WAS= Welding Art Sculpture
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