1. Meeting 12-17-14

2. If you have missed any past meetings, please make sure to check Ms. Clark’s teacher website. The past powerpoints should be on her website under “PHS SkillsUSA Resources”. If you can’t make meetings, please try to let an officer or Ms.Clark know beforehand.

3. T Shirt :-) I am ordering these during the break and would really want all of us to have one. It’s only $10.00. You need to turn that in before the break in an envelope ● name ● size ● money amount

4. Professional Polo Optional :-) It’s just a nice extra shirt if any of you want it. These are available all year long and I will be ordering them as well. They are $26. Turn in an envelope to me ● name ● money amount ● size

5. SkillsUSA & HOSA BONFIRE PARTY :) When: This Saturday @ 5pm Where: Jocelin’s House Address has been e-mailed to all members

6. SKILLSUSA & HOSA BONFIRE PARTY! Don’t wanna come empty handed? Help us out! -Soda Drinks -Hot Dogs -Chocolate -Mini Marshmallows -Big Marshmallows -Graham Crackers -Chips & Dip -Miscellaneous Desserts Officers will be providing your Pizza, Nachos, Other Snacks, Plates, Cups, and Utensils:)

8. Health Competitions ● Basic Health Care ● Dental Assisting ● First Aid/CPR ● Health Knowledge Bowl ● Health Occupations Professional Portfolio ● Medical Assisting ● Medical Math ● Medical Terminology ● Nurse Assisting ● Practical Assisting Leadership Contest ●Career Pathways showcase ●Community Service ●Job Interview ●Job Skill Demonstration (A) ●Job Skill Demonstration (Open) ●Quiz Bowl

9. PRACTICE for all contests PRACTICE for all contests PRACTICE for all contests PRACTICE for all contests Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM There will be make up practices for those who can’t make it,but nothing is official right now.

10. Preparing for competition Depending on what competitions you are participating in, I’ll be emailing you all different articles to read and stuff to prepare. You all need to read it over the break and study on your own. Ms.Clark in practices will teach you different methods and procedures, but it’s up to you to put in the extra time to succeed at competition.

11. Upon my honor I pledge To prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers. To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service. To honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring repute to myself. And further, to spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA the ideals of SkillsUSA

12. Emblem Colors and Symbolism The shield represents patriotism The shield denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life. 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 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 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.

13. SkillsUSA Colors Red and White: Represent the individual states and chapters Blue: Represents the common union of the states and chapters. Gold: Represents the individual The most important element of the organization

14. Have A Safe Break! We Hope To See You At The Bonfire :) Thank you for being loyal member to SkillsUSA Health Science