SkillsUSA Pledge
What do you think the "Upon My Honor, I pledge" means?
Upon my honor, I pledge: Is a very strong statement. It means you are committed to follow through on your promise.
What do you think the "to become a worker" means?
To become a worker: SkillsUSA members take pride in making things happen and in being good workers for their employers.
What are the duties of the Parliamentarian?
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
What are the duties of the Reporter?
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
What was the first year that a middle school competed ing SkillsUSA.
2014
What do you think the "To prepare myself" means?
To prepare myself: Preparation requires self-control. It means effort without immediate reward but with the knowledge that the effort will pay off when the preparation is completed.
What do you think the "Whose service" means?
Whose service: Doing things for others is the basis of many occupations. SkillsUSA members strive to be active in their schools and communities.
What do you think the "To bring repute to myself" means?
To bring repute to myself: SkillsUSA members strive to have a good reputation among their peers, fellow workers, teachers, parents, and employers.
What are the duties of the Treasurer?
Keeps the record of district funds
Bills for annual dues
Sends out membership records
Pays all approved bills
What was the first year of VICA.
1965
What do you think the "by diligent study" means?
By diligent study: Diligence implies something far beyond a quick review of assignments. Diligence means perseverance, concentration and not taking the easy route, and that learning is lifelong.
What do you think the "will be recognized as honorable" means?
Will be recognized as honorable: the result of preparation, work experience, and service is the respect and honor given to SkillsUSA members.
What do you think the "To spare no effort in upholding these ideals" means?
To spare no effort in upholding these ideals: This means service to the community, school and chapter-getting things done and becoming a leader, all with the ideals of SkillsUSA in mind.
What are the duties of the secretary?
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
What year did SkillsUSA change their name.
2004
What do you think the "and ardent practice " means?
And ardent practice: A person of character makes every effort in spite of setbacks or personal loss.
What do you think the "To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service" means?
To base my expectations of reward upon the solid foundation of service: This statement reinforces the attitude that we must first serve in order to gain. This attitude is important to success.
What are the duties of the Vice President?
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
What day was the organization founded and where.
May of 1965 at the Trade and Industrial Youth Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
What is The SkillsUSA pledge.
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!
What do you think the "To respect my vocation" means?
To respect my vocation: SkillsUSA members recognize the need to find their vocation and strive to understand its traditions, skills, leaders, and potential.
What are the duties of the President?
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
What was SkillsUSA originally called?
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)