PDP Test Flashcards

Question

What are the key historical dates and events of the organization?

Answer 1

**1965:** the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Inc. (VICA) was founded by students and teachers who saw the need for more training in the areas of leadership to complement their chosen vocation **1999:** VICA officially changed to SkillsUSA-VICA on July 4, 1999 at the National Leadership and Skills Conference **2004:** the organization’s name officially changed to SkillsUSA on September 1, 2004

Answer 2

Jump into STEM! CareerSafe Online Safety Training Career Clusters SkillsUSA Recruitment Week Program of Work Career Essentials Skills Jam

Answer 3

**1. Regular Member** Anyone enrolled and attending a high school, middle school, or postsecondary/collegiate program that offers instruction in any Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is eligible for this membership. Upon graduation, a member may move to the Alumni Membership level. Members receive the SkillsUSA Championships infosheet, official patch, wallet card, and lapel pin. **2. Associate Member** Designed for company/industry representatives who have an interest in CTE programs as well as individuals from industry associations, education organizations, and business and labor entities who are interested in supporting SkillsUSA’s mission. An Associate Member receives an annual subscription to SkillsUSA Champions magazine; they may vote at the national level only; they do not receive publications specific to members in training programs; they cannot hold office at the local or state levels, and are not eligible to participate in SkillsUSA Championships events. **3. Alumni Member** Any former high school student member whose participation ended upon graduation is eligible for this membership. They receive the same benefits as regular members except they may not participate in any state or national competition activity or hold office at the local level. **4. Honorary Member** Recognizes persons deemed worthy by their contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This membership class does not have voting privileges or eligibility for local offices nor can it compete at the state or national levels of competition. **5. Advisory Member** This membership class represents companies that provide advisory services so essential to effective technical education programs. The individual advisory board representative (teacher) will receive all rights and privileges of a regular member including voting rights on all matters except election of national officers with eligibility for all levels of competitive events within his/her trade specialty areas

Answer 4

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Parliamentarian

Answer 5

Career and Technical Education helps students prepare for the world of work by providing technical and career readiness skills. SkillsUSA is co-curricular with CTE programming and serves to enhance all CTE pathways

Answer 6

Presides over all district meetings Works with and encourages others to work for the district Possesses the ability to delegate effectively Makes impartial judgments Keeps members informed Conducts meetings using parliamentary procedure

Answer 7

Presides at meetings and functions in the absence of the President Is well informed of the issues and skilled in handling the district's business Carries specific responsibility for program planning With the parliamentarian, is responsible for the arrangement of the meeting room Assists the president

Answer 8

Keeps all district records for continuous reference to all that has happened Sets the agenda Advises the president on agenda during meetings Reads previous minutes and takes new minutes at every meeting Counts votes Handles district correspondence

Answer 9

Keeps the record of district funds Bills for annual dues Sends out membership records Pays all approved bills Maintains accurate records of income and expenses Prepares financial statements

Answer 10

Gets news about the district before the public Is able or willing to learn to write news stories on district activities Prepares and distributes news releases to local media

Answer 11

Acts as the district authority and consultant to the president on procedural matters Has a working knowledge of parliamentary law and gives opinions based on it Calls attention to errors in procedure

Answer 12

**The shield represents patriotism** The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life. **The gear represents the industrial society** The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind. **The torch represents knowledge** The flaming torch reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual. **The orbital circles represent technology** The circles represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master the challenge of new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education. **The hands represent the individual** The hands portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens.

Answer 13

The colors **red, white, blue and gold** represent the national SkillsUSA organization. Red and white represent the individual states and chapters. Blue represents the common union of the states and of the chapters. Gold represents the individual, the most important element of the organization.

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