SkillsUSA Updates

   


 


December 10, 2010   SkillsUSA Students support Toys 4 Tots Collection Fundraiser at the local Poughkeepsie Plaza Mall!


Three SkillsUSA students from CTI participated along with the U.S. Marines Reserves by manning a collection point for the "Toys For Tots" Annual Christmas Drive.


The three students showed below, faced a bitter cold evening with temperatures in the low to mid 20's this past Friday night collecting toys and soliciting donations for this charitable event.  Dave, Richard and Zachary helped collect $440.00 in cash and over 85 toys.   They passed out flyers, and greeted customers with "Support Toys for Tots" and "Happy Holidays".


Toys for Tots Event Dec 10, 2010


The students helped organize this event by contacting a local radio station WRRD to advertise the event, and coordinated with the local SkillsUSA chapter at CTI for other support.


Our thanks to Dave, Richard and Zachary for showing the leadership and initiative to participate in this annual fundraiser supported by Ms. Clarice Murphy of the Dutchess County Chapter for Toys For Tots.


Congratulations!





November 2010: SKILLSUSA ON-GOING PROJECTS - YOU CAN HELP! "GOODIES FOR TROOPS & TOYS FOR TOTS"



SkillsUSA is sponsoring two worthy projects, the "Goodies for Troops" and the "Toys For Tots" campaigns.  Here's how you can help!


It's not too late to bring in goodies for the troops, here are some of the items they need the most: 


Powder drink mixes pre-sweetened


Peanuts (canned or bagged) 


Trail Mix  


Sun Flower Seeds  


Candy – gummy bears, licorice, Oradent gum (nothing that will melt/stick)  


Snacks of any sort – Pop tarts, cheese and crackers, fruit roll ups, etc.  


Fruit – canned with flip top lids  


Protein bars  


Pre-packaged tuna, chicken   


White socks  


Lip balm  


Battery powered fans  


Batteries – mainly AA, C or D  


DVD’s/CD’s  


Letters from home


Any packaged candy that will not melt during shipping.  Collection box is located in the main office.




TOYS FOR TOTS:  We are collecting toys for tots, an annual charity drive in cooperation with the United States Marines to provide less fortunate families with toys for their children.  Please help this worthy cause by bringing in any unwrapped new toy and placing it in the collection boxes located on lower A wing and at the B wing intersection.  Your gift will bring smiles to children this holiday season.  Give as often as you can. 


Marine Bear


More information on the Toys For Tots Program:  Toys for Tots 




 Thank you, and ...  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!



CTI  STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE SKILLSUSA REGIONALS



CTI Students Who recently attended the SkillsUSA Regionals.


Pictured above are the 34 CTI Students who competed in the NYS Regional SkillsUSA Championships; pictured with the students are the SkillsUSA Advisors, Mr. Conte, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Kelly and Mrs. Balog and not pictured, Mr. White.


SYRACUSE, NY - Six Dutchess BOCES - CTI students took places in the 44th Annual SkillsUSA State Conference and Skills Championships.  The competition was held in the OnCenter in Syracuse, New York, April 14 and 15.  The scope of the contests include an intense practical hands-on component as well as a written knowledge test.



The students who placed in the following trade specialities include:



  • 3rd Place - Zachiya R (FDR) and Connor T (Spackenkill) in Video/TV Production

  • 2nd Place - Joe Z (Arlington) in Small Engine Repair

  • 2nd Place - Lauren D (FDR) in Pre-School Teaching Assistant

  • 2nd Place - Megan K (John Jay) in Job Demo (Open)

  • 1st Place - Victoria S (Pine Plains) in Commercial Baking


 


Our first place winner, Victoria S., will represent New York State in the National SkillsUSA Competition in commercial baking to be held in Kansas City, MO.  Megan K will also be joining her to compete in the Job Demo (Open) national contest.  These students will be asked to compete against the best in the country.


CTI's SkillsUSA Club and competitors will have to raise extra funds to help offset the costs to send these students to Kansas City.


Skills is a national organization created by teachers, for teachers, as a way to reach and develop their students.  A nationwide partnership of business and industry, career training students, instructors, and school administrators, SkillsUSA is a professional society run at all levels: in the school, in the state associations, and in the national association.  SkillsUSA prepares students to enter the work force by teaching leadership and professional development skills and by providing opportunities to put these skills to work.  SkillUSA has over 250,000 student members, organized into more than 13,000 local chapters.  More than 13,500 teachers and school administrators serve as professional SkillsUSA members and instructors, and over 500 corporations, trade associations and labor unions support SkillsUSA at the national level.  Together, SkillsUSA members work to improve their schools, workplaces and communities.


The Career and Technical Institute at Dutchess BOCES is committed to provide students with the latest technologies needed for their future success, in both their chosen career path and/or higher education.


For further information contact:


Stephen Lawson
Instructor of Film & Media/Art & Design - SkillsUSA Advisor
845.486.8001 - stephen.lawson@dcboces.org
Dutchess BOCES/CTI - www.dcboces.org/CTI/skillsusa
SkillsUSA New York - www.nysskillsusa.org
SkillsUSA - www.skillsusa.org