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Leadership: Students
learn how to motivate others and be successful in a team. There is
also the potential to run for National Office and gain invaluable
experience.
Friendship:
Meet people from
all over the state and nation with similar ambitions and interests. Gain valuable
friends that will last a lifetime.
Experience: State
Officers have the opportunity to do an amazing amount of exciting things.
From speaking in front of large groups to visiting Washington DC, the
opportunities are endless.
Training:
Officers will learn a
great deal of exciting and useful information. After the end of the
year they will be well versed in a number of essential tools for their
future.
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What is an "At Large" Officer?
These officers are elected as a slate of officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Historian
and Reporter). After attending the National SkillsUSA
Championships, each "At Large Officer" will have the opportunity to be
nominated or self-nominate for a specific office. The entire officer team
will vote to determine who will serve in each specific office.
How do they represent our members?
State Officers earn the highest offices in SkillsUSA--Arizona and represent
our student members at a variety of events throughout the school-year. These
events include:
- SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships, Kick-Off Dinner
- National SkillsUSA Championships
- Washington Leadership Training Institute & Legislative Meetings
(optional)
- Business/Industry visits
- Fall Leadership Conference
- Regional Skills & Leadership Conferences
- SkillsUSA-Arizona Championships
What training do State Officers receive?
- Public Speaking
- Table Etiquette
- Professional Dress
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- MUCH, MUCH MORE!
What do officers do?
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Event |
Time |
Location |
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Arizona
State Officer Training |
June
18-22, 2008 |
Undisclosed |
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SkillsUSA Championships |
June
23-28, 2008 |
Kansas
City, MO |
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State
Officer Meeting |
August
2008 |
TBD |
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Washington Leadership Training Institute |
September 2008 |
Washington D.C. optional |
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Fall
Conference/State Officer Meeting |
October
2008 |
TBD |
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Leadership Training Camp |
November
2008 |
Prescott, AZ |
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State
Officer Meeting |
January
2009 |
TBD |
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State
Officer Meeting |
February
2009 |
TBD |
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State
Officer Meeting |
March
2009 |
TBD |
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SkillsUSA--Arizona Championships |
April
2009 |
Phoenix,
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How do I become a State Officer?
All potential officers must complete
the following steps by the provided deadline:
Policies & Procedures
Step One (Application)
Step Two (Interview/Knowledge Test)
Step Three (Elections)
Further Questions?
Any questions you have about the process and procedure
of running for state office can be forwarded to Paul Tuck, State Officer
Manager:
ptuck@azskillssusa.org
602.542.5565
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