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Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career and College Readiness
Career Technology Student Organizations
2016 Advisor Training Resource Guide
September 22, 2016 Turf Valley Resort
Ellicott City, Maryland
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The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. For inquiries related to departmental policy, please contact: Equity Assurance and Compliance Branch Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2595 410-767-0426 VOICE 410-767-0431 FAX 410-333-6442 TTY/TDD
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Time/Location Conference Agenda - September 22, 2016
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Waterford Lobby 8:30 – 8:55 a.m. Waterford Ballroom 9:00 a.m. 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Waterford Ballroom 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Willow A-B Willow C-D 9:55 – 10:50 a.m. Willow A-B Willow E Waterford Ballroom Willow C-D
Registration Welcome and State Update; Program Format Lynne Gilli, Acting Assistant Superintendent, Division of Career & College Readiness, MSDE Move to CTSO Topic Sessions – New Advisors & Workshop Topics CTSO Workshop Topics New Advisor Orientation (Required for New Advisors) Jamie Gaskin, SkillsUSA Board Member (Dulaney High School) Facilitator: Chuck Wallace, MSDE What does it mean to be a CTSO Advisor? How does it fit into my overall program? Why was I encouraged to attend this conference? These questions and more will be answered during this session designed to give new advisors a big picture understanding of how instruction, leadership, and chapter operations all fit together in a successful Career and Technology Education program. CTSO Networking Session #1 (Choose 1 of 2 during this designated time) Fundraising: What works for 21st Century Education? J.D. Repp, FFA Advisor (Clear Spring High School) Facilitator: Terrie Shank, MSDE Let’s get creative in funding our CTSO as we share different types of events that work well with small and large chapters to raise the funds to support your students in their participation at local, state, and national events. Teacher Integration – CTSO/Co-Curricular Classroom & Engaging Moments Teresa Grauer, FBLA/DECA Advisor (Huntingtown High School) Facilitator: Diana Hegmann, MSDE How do you incorporate the CTSO into your classroom? What kind of activities, lesson plans, and assignments validate the content in the CTSO events and competitions? This is the workshop for you to make sure your career pathway classes are aligned with MSDE curricula, national standards, and CTSO events/competitions WorkshopTopic (Choose ONE Location/CTSO): Advisors will be introduced to a variety of methods, activities, resources, and organizational strategies to help students prepare for registering and attending conferences; and competitive events preparation. FBLA: Hot Tips to Conference and Competition Planning/Preparation Tamarra Edwards, Allegany High School, FBLA Adviser Facilitator: Diana Hegmann, MSDE DECA: Hot Tips to Conference and Competition Planning/Preparation Michelle Alexander, Richard Montgomery High School, DECA Advisor Facilitator: Diana Hegmann, MSDE SkillsUSA: Hot Tips to Conference and Competition Planning/Preparation Dennis Peaton, SkillsUSA Board of Directors Facilitator: Chuck Wallace, MSDE FFA: Hot Tips to Conference and Competition Planning/Preparation Terrie Shank, FFA State Director Facilitator: Naomi Knight, FFA
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Time/Location
Conference Agenda – (Continued) Move to CTSO Topics – Networking Session #2
CTSO Session Topics (Two rounds) Networking Session (45 minute rotations) Participants will select from the following table discussions: Pick a table to start at 11:00 a.m. Participants will rotate at 11:00 a.m. and again at 11:55 a.m. Program of Work: Timing it all out! (Returning topic) Paula Tibert, FBLA State Officer Adviser & Sophie Sun, FBLA State President Advisors develop a strategic plan for success using a Program of Work (POW). This is a detailed plan that lists all activities a chapter intends to undertake for the year, including who, how and when it will get accomplished. Advisors will receive POW templates. Recruitment & Retention Debra Dear, DECA State Officer Advisor & Haley Tiller, DECA State President Let’s get creative and promote your CTSO early in the school year; or, even in the Spring for the next year. During this session, we will discuss different ideas to recruit new and returning members as well as different strategies to keep those members coming back with new friends to grow your chapter. Fundraising: What works for 21st Century Education? J.D. Repp, FFA Advisor (Clear Spring High School) Let’s get creative in funding our CTSO as we share different types of events that work well with small and large chapters to raise the funds to support your students in their participation at local, state, and national events. Teacher Integration – CTSO/Co-Curricular Classroom Teresa Grauer, FBLA/DECA Advisor (Huntingtown High School) How do you incorporate the CTSO into your classroom? What kind of activities, lesson plans, and assignments validate the content in the CTSO events and competitions? This is the workshop for you to make sure your career pathway classes are aligned with MSDE curricula, national standards, and CTSO events/competitions. Chapter Success Using Parliamentary Procedure Naomi Knight, Program Coordinator, FFA & Kelcey Trewin, FFA State Vice-President Advisors will learn the benefit of using parliamentary procedure in conducting chapter business. This includes the process of using the procedures and how they make your chapter more efficient throughout the year. Ideas Exchange: Chapter Operations Hilary Scala, FBLA Chapter Advisor (Perry Hall High School) Coordinating CTSO activities in schools and understanding the success of chapter operations to becoming recognized at the national level for your membership, community service, and more. Learn to ACT ON IT and SUBMIT your chapter success. Ideas Exchange: Membership & Student Officers Rick Stephens, SkillsUSA Board President (Worcester Technical HS) & Laila Mirza, SkillsUSA State President Recruiting and managing members and preparing and developing effective student officers are two fundamental goals of every CTSO chapter. Our workshop presenters will provide helpful ideas and suggestions to build your chapter and transition members into leaders.
10:55 – 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11:00-11:45 a.m. 11:55 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Willows A – E, Waterford Ballroom Willow A-B Willow A-B Willow C-D Willow C-D Willow E Waterford Ballroom Waterford Ballroom
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Time/Location
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Waterford Ballroom 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Waterford Ballroom Willows A-B Willow D Willow E 3:30 p.m.
Conference Agenda - (Continued)
Lunch Individual CTSO Meetings
SkillsUSA Meeting / Update Rick Stephens, Chair, SkillsUSA Board of Directors Laila Mirza, State Officer Facilitator: Charles Wallace, MSDE FBLA Meeting / Update David Jones & Alan Rzepkowski, FBLA Board Members Facilitator: Diana Hegmann/Pat Mikos, MSDE DECA Meeting / Update Leo Garcia, DECA Board Member Facilitator: Diana Hegmann/Pat Mikos, MSDE FFA/MATA Meeting / Update Facilitators: Naomi Knight, Program Coordinator Terrie Shank, FFA State Director Diane Safar, MATA President (Winters Mill High School) Adjourn. Thank you for attending. On behalf of all CTE students, thank you for all your participation and dedication. Complete paper evaluation prior to leaving. Place in box at Registration Table. Please drive safely!
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SECTION ONE
CTSO Advisor Resource Guide
CONTENTS
Guiding Principles
Public Relations
DECA
FBLA
FFA
SkillsUSA
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
CTSO Purposes 1. Leadership development is foremost among the goals for Career Technology Student
Organizations.
2. CTSOs strengthen academic as well as career and technical skills of students by providing contextual learning experiences as part of classroom lessons.
3. CTSOs are educational laboratories in which students learn how to become leaders and develop their personal and professional potential.
4. CTSOs help students accomplish valuable tasks and projects to promote problem-solving skills.
5. CTSOs build on students’ interest and help motivate the student toward learning.
6. Professional development of students is achieved by their participation in community projects and through networking with business and industry.
7. CTSOs are student organizations governed by and for students.
Integral to Curriculum
Students realize the benefits of Career Technology Student Organizations because the organization’s activities are included in the instructional program; students increase their knowledge of careers and sharpen their skills in classes related to the CTSO events and competitions. Students receive guidance and support from CTSO Advisors, who are teachers with expertise in the career field.
The benefits of the curriculum are as follows:
1. Participating in challenging activities based on industry standards and networking with business and industry motivate students.
2. Personal and professional development is achieved most often through the organization's recognition programs, professional development programs and tools provided by each CTSO organization.
3. Quality management encourages leadership, service, teamwork and continuous improvement. Appropriate conduct during meetings, maintaining accurate records and following formal ceremonies will develop patterns for other civic, labor, and professional organizations.
4. CTSOs provide a structure that promotes hands-on contextual learning of classroom curriculum and helps students gain a prospective on world value of their academic studies.
5. CTSO recognition of work experience programs, structured learning experiences and entrepreneurship projects enhances secondary to postsecondary and school-to-career transitions.
6. Competitive events evaluate leadership and skill development moreover, competitions are motivational tools to achieve greater student excellence.
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Attention to Diversity
The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. As an officer, it is important that you help to promote Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs to every student. CTE programs and CTSOs are beneficial to all students and one of your roles is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be included. By giving direct attention to promoting diversity, Maryland CTE programs can provide the greatest scope for student interaction and learning.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Career Technology Student Organizations can enhance public awareness of their educational value by conducting promotional activities. Suggestions for positive public relations for the public and for special groups are listed below:
General Public
1. Publishing and distributing an organizational newsletter, podcasts or webinars; 2. Providing press releases to local and state newspapers on organizational activities; 3. Preparing feature articles on students and events; 4. Writing and performing a school assembly program about the
organization; 5. Publishing and distributing reports of organizational activities; 6. Sponsoring radio and TV advertisements or announcements; 7. Providing a booth at conferences; 8. Encouraging restaurants to use placemats supporting CTSOs; 9. Showcasing activities at malls, conferences, etc.; 10. Distributing brochures describing organizational benefits; 11. Developing videos to promoting the organization; 12. Providing community service to groups such as the elderly; 13. Sponsoring an open house or a breakfast; 14. Sending brochures to targeted groups such as legislative leaders,
teachers and parents; and/or 15. Sending invitations to special guests for events.
It’s not about being the loudest; it’s about getting in front of the
most people.
www.mdcteprograms.org
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CTSO BRIEF HISTORIES AND CREEDS
As an Advisor, it is not only important to know about your own organization but also about many others, especially other Career Technology Student Organizations. You are encouraged to always learn as much as you can about all four CTSOs represented in Maryland. DECA
The purpose of DECA is to develop occupational competencies in the field of marketing and management, and to promote understanding and appreciation of our free enterprise system.
DECA, organized at the national level in 1947, is a tool used by a teacher-coordinator to motivate, inspire, teach, and recognize young people in unique ways. It complements the marketing education classroom instruction and work experiences. DECA's activities focus on competition at the local, state, and national levels in specific occupational skills, leadership development and management training. DECA also offers many opportunities for young people to develop leadership qualities in a student-directed organization.
DECA CREED I believe in the future which I am planning for myself in the field of marketing and management, and in the opportunities which my vocation offers. I believe in fulfilling the highest measure of service to my vocation, my fellow beings, my country and my God so that by so doing, I will be rewarded with personal satisfaction and material wealth. I believe in the democratic philosophies of private enterprise and competition and in the freedoms of this nation so that these philosophies allow for the fullest development of my individual abilities. I believe that by doing my best to live according to these high principles, I will be of greater service both to myself and to mankind.
OWN YOUR FUTURE
2016-2017 DECA theme
Maryland: www.marylanddeca.org National: www.deca.org
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http://www.marylanddeca.org
Maryland DECA Board Members
State Director Contact Information
Diana Hegmann Education Program Specialist
CTE Student and Assessment Services Division of Career and College Readiness
(ph) 410-767-0536 (fx) 410-333-2099
2016-2017 Maryland DECA State Officers
Haley Tiller, President Reservoir High School
Hayoung Park, Vice-President of Public
Relations Reservoir High School
Sachi Rai, Vice-President of Chapter
Development Reservoir High School
Connor Tayman, Executive Vice-
President, Reservoir High School
Katherine Wang, Vice President
Region 1 Richard Montgomery High School
VACANT, Vice President,
Region II
Todd Del Tufo, Vice President
Region III Reservoir High School
Daniel Buzminsky, Vice President,
Region IV Patterson Mill High School
VACANT, Vice President
Region V
Debra Dear, State Officer Advisor
Reservoir High School
Leo Garcia, (President) Clark Construction, Inc.
David Janiszewski (Treasurer) Johnson & Wales University
Frederick Jenkins (Vice-President)
Federal Government
William Nottage Med Star Health
Debra Dear (State Officer Advisor) Reservoir High School
Haley Tiller (State Officer President)
Reservoir High School
Jonaye Ford Junior Achievement of Central
MD
Janie Bjork Sandy Spring Bank
MiVida Parham Supervisor of Technical Programs Baltimore County Public Schools
Demitra Marafatsos Business Teacher
Walt Whitman High School
Cheri Kase Consultant
Kimberly Smith NFTE
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CTSOs CODES OF CONDUCT
DECA Conduct Practices and Procedures
1. Delegates refer to any DECA member. 2. There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damage to any property or furnishing in the hotel
rooms or building must be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible. 3. Delegates must wear identification badges at all times. 4. Delegates shall refrain from using inappropriate or profane language at all times. 5. Delegates shall refrain from verbal, physical or sexual harassment, hazing or name-calling. 6. Delegates shall respect the rights and safety of other hotel guests. 7. Delegates shall not possess alcoholic beverages, narcotics or weapons in any form. 8. Delegates shall refrain from gambling—playing cards, dice or games of chance for money or other
things of value. 9. Use of tobacco products by delegates is prohibited at all DECA functions. 10. Delegates must adhere to the dress code at all times. 11. Delegates must not dress or behave in a manner that can be interpreted as sexually explicit. 12. Students shall keep their adult advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. 13. No delegate shall leave the hotel (except for authorized events) unless permission has been received
from chapter and state advisors. 14. Delegates should be prompt and prepared for all activities. 15. Delegates should be financially prepared for all activities. 16. Delegates are required to attend all sessions and activities assigned. 17. Delegates will spend nights at their assigned hotel and in their assigned room. No guests allowed
during curfew hours. Curfew will be enforced. 18. State/Provincial associations will be responsible for delegates’ conduct. 19. Delegates ignoring or violating any of the above rules will subject their entire delegation to being
unseated. Individual delegates may be sent home immediately at their own expense.
Conference Dress Code From the time delegates leave their home state, until they return, delegates shall adhere to the following dress code requirements. It is the chapter/state/provincial advisor’s responsibility to see that his/her delegation complies with the rules established for proper dress.
Business Casual Attire for conference activities The dress for the conference is tasteful casual attire (walking shorts or khakis and polos or t-shirts). No jeans, athletic apparel, cut-offs, halter/tank/sun tops or flip flops will be permitted during the conference sessions. Shirts – on both males and females—must have sleeves. Good walking shoes are a “must.” The following are unacceptable during DECA activities: • Skin-tight or revealing clothing • Midriff-baring clothing • Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene or promotes illegal substances • Athletic clothing • Swimwear
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DECA KEY MESSAGES Mission DECA’s mission is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for Marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community experience. DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships. Membership With 215,000 student members and 3,500 chapters in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Germany, Mexico, Guam and Puerto Rico, your student has a strong network of friends and mentors who are focused on positive, worthwhile projects. Whether through a local chapter activity, at a state/provincial or international conference, or via the DECA Web site, relationships that are formed through interaction with like–minded DECA members can last a lifetime. Benefits of DECA Networking • Through DECA you can build relationships with people who may play important roles in your future. Leaders
from the business community participate with DECA as guest speakers, judges, advisory board members and sponsors for events. DECA opens the door for you to meet and learn from these successful professionals. You can also network with thousands of other students with similar interests.
Recognition • DECA's multitude of competitive events at the local, state/provincial and international level give everybody
the chance to excel and come away with medals, trophies or scholarships. Whether your preference is writing or speaking, working in groups or individually, concentrating on a business plan or community service, there is a chance to express yourself in a DECA competition that suits your style.
Scholarships • DECA awards more than $250,000 in scholarships each year. The more you participate in DECA activities
and competitive events, the greater your chance for one of DECA's many scholarships. Major companies such as JCPenney and Safeway show their faith in DECA members by sponsoring these scholarship opportunities as do colleges and universities such as Johnson & Wales and Northwood.
Leadership/Recognition • DECA offers every member the chance to become recognized as a leader. Leadership training exists at each
major DECA venue. Opportunities to demonstrate leadership traits take a multitude of forms – from team–building group exercises to event planning; from holding office at the local, state/provincial or national level to winning an individual or team competition.
DECA is co–curricular and is infused into the curriculum of marketing, management and entrepreneurship classes, thus giving the teachers of these programs access to a multitude of new resources and activities to enhance the classroom experience. DECA's programs directly address the career clusters as identified in a study by the U.S. Department of Education. These clusters are Business, Management and Administration; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; and Marketing, Sales and Service. To find out more about DECA see your DECA advisor or visit www.deca.org or www.marylanddeca.org.
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A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP 75 years of FBLA
Maryland: www.mdfbla.org National: www.fbla-pbl.org
CTSO BRIEF HISTORIES AND CREEDS
FBLA
Developing strong, aggressive leadership in America's future business men and women is the primary objective of the Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA/PBL). FBLA is the national career technology student organization for secondary students, and PBL is for postsecondary/collegiate students who are studying business and exploring careers in the business world.
Organized on the national level in 1941, FBLA/PBL members learn to compete honorably with fellow students who share similar goals. They learn to engage in individual and group enterprises, and to lead others and direct a group. Members develop their leadership, human relations, communications and business skills by working on projects that put them in touch with the business community. Members are provided the opportunity to test the skills that they have developed in the classroom and through FBLA in a wide range of competitive events.
FBLA CREED I believe education is the right of every person. I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups. I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number. I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life. I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap. I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community. I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
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Maryland FBLA Executive Board Directors
David Jones, CPA (Chair) Chief Financial Officer
MD Workers’ Comp. Commission
Alan M. Rzepkowski (Vice Chair) President
Spartan Promotional Group
Nancy Wilt (Secretary) FBLA Advisor
Northern High School
Jessica McGowan (Treasurer) FBLA Advisor
North East High School
Andrew Ondish Tax Senior
Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra
Tracey Jamison Director of Articulation & Enrollment
University System of MD
Dr. Jeanann Boyce President and CEO
Delta Technology Associates, Inc
Nisa Mehta Business Development
Lockheed Martin .
Sophie Sun State Officer, President Dulaney High School
Stacey L. Roig Secretary of the Commission MD
Workers’ Comp. Commission
Karthik Krishnan PBL National President
Towson University
State Director Contact Information
Diana Hegmann
Education Program Specialist CTE Student and Assessment Services
Division of Career and College Readiness (ph) 410-767-0536 (fx) 410-333-2099
2016-2017 Maryland FBLA State Officers
Sophie Sun, President Dulaney High School
Jonathan Zhao, Vice President River Hill High School
Rishub Nahar, Secretary/Treasurer Urbana High School
Prateeks Swamykumar, Reporter/Historian
River Hill High School
Sofia Encarnacion, Parliamentarian Dulaney High School
Katrina Eisnetraut, Region I VP Middletown High School
Luke Sturaile, Region II VP Dulaney High School
Retu Domnic, Region III VP North Caroline High School
Tiffany Jackson, Region IV VP Northern High School
Lauren Prinn, Region V VP Marriotts Ridge High School
Paula Tibert, State Officer Adviser Chesapeake High School (AA Cty)
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FBLA-PBL Code of Conduct FBLA-PBL members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at every FBLA-PBL function should make a positive contribution to extending that reputation. Listed here are rules of conduct for the National Leadership Conference. All delegates will be expected to: 1. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon advisers or upon FBLA-PBL. 2. Obey all local, state, and federal laws. 3. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the businesslike atmosphere, association with non-conference individuals, or activities that endanger self or others (running in the General Sessions, standing on chairs, using laser points during workshops, bodysurfing at dances, etc.) 4. Keep their advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, injuries, and illnesses must be reported to the local or state advisers immediately. 5. Observe the curfews as listed in the conference program. Local and state advisers as well as security personnel will enforce curfews. Curfew is defined as being in your own assigned room by the designated hour. 6. Avoid alcoholic beverages (for those under 21 years of age) and controlled or illegal substances of any form. These items must not be used or possessed at any time, or under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the delegate to criminal prosecution. 7. Follow the proper dress code as defined on the national FBLA website, www.fbla-pbl.org. 8. Act as guests of the hotel and conference center. Delegates must obey the rules of these facilities. The facilities have the right to ask a delegate or delegates to leave. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. Do not run down hallways. Noise should be kept at a reasonable volume, especially in the hotels. Remember there are other guests in the hotels that have rights as well. Trash (this includes pizza boxes, bottles, cans, etc.) must be placed in the proper receptacles and not left on guest room or meeting room floors. Individuals or chapters responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its repair or replacement.
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FBLA KEY MESSAGES Mission Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA) mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. About FBLA-PBL, Inc. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions: Membership FBLA-PBL is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school and college division have 226,000 members and 6,462 chapters. The newest group, FBLA-Middle Level, is showing remarkable growth with nearly 20,000 student members. Finally, the Professional Division has reached over 3,000 members. Over 10,000 advisers round out the group. Exclusive membership and career recognition programs are designed for each division to provide additional personal and chapter development opportunities. Benefits of FBLA Competitive Events Program FBLA-PBL’s National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. Conferences & Seminars FBLA-PBL sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers. These programs are designed to foster the development of business leadership skills. National Leadership Conference FBLA-PBL members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.
FBLA Goals • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.. • Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. • Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home,
business, and community. • Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. • Encourage and practice efficient money management. • Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty. • Facilitate the transition from school to work.
To find out more about FBLA see your FBLA adviser or visit www.fbla-pbl.org/ or www.mdfbla.org.
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CTSO BRIEF HISTORIES AND CREEDS FFA Organization
http://www.ffa.org/
The National FFA Organization is the oldest CTSO. Organized in 1928, the FFA is an integral part of the program of agricultural education in the public schools. FFA strengthens instruction for students of agricultural education by providing a laboratory for practical training in agriculture, leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. Through active participation in FFA, members learn by taking part in and conducting meetings, speaking in public, participating in events based on occupational skills, earning awards and recognition and becoming involved in cooperative efforts and community improvement. As new technologies and new job opportunities emerge, so will the need for well-trained and educated people. Getting involved in high school agriculture and FFA is the first step to a bright future in agriculture.
The FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
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Transform:
Purpose to Action 2016-2017 FFA theme
FFA Organization
http://www.mdffa.org http://www.ffa.org
Maryland FFA Board Leaders
Charles Schuster Chairman, MD FFA Board of Directors
Extension Educator, Commercial Horticulture University of Maryland Extension, Central Maryland Cluster
18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 301-590-2807
http://extension.umd.edu/montgomery-county/agriculturehorticulture/commercial-horticulture
Lee Heavner President, MD FFA Alumni
17605 Williams Road SE, Flintstone, MD 21530 301-697-8505
William Schrodel Chairman, MD FFA Foundation
MidAtlantic Farm Credit 700 Corporate Center Court, Suite L
Westminster, MD 21157 Office: 800-442-7334 [email protected]
State Director
Teresa Shank , Executive Secretary Maryland FFA Association 200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 [email protected]
2016-2017 Maryland FFA State Officers
Ellie Grossnickle, President Middletown High School
Kelcey Trewin, Vice President Hereford High School
Amanda Farmer, Secretary Frederick Career & Tech Center
Evelyn Etchison, Treasurer Walkersville High School
Jessica Corazza, Reporter
Urbana High School
Nicole Michol, Sentinel
Manchester Valley High School
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FFA Conduct Code FOR MEMBERS ATTENDING FFA SPONSORED CONFERENCES Attendance at any FFA sponsored conference or activity is a privilege. The following conduct policies will apply to all members: students, advisors and any other authorized persons attending this conference. THESE RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
1. Members shall abide by rules, practices of FFA at all times, from the time they leave home until they return home. Members shall respect and abide with the authority vested in the FFA organization. Should a conduct code violation occur, regardless of when exposed, that student(s) may not be able to attend any other FFA activity/conference during that school year and may be subject to local school rules/regulations.
2. Student members shall: a. Keep their adult advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. b. Not use their own cars or ride in cars belonging to others during the conference,
unless accompanied by an authorized advisor. 3. Social activities other than those with conference participants are prohibited. 4. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs in any form shall be possessed or consumed by
delegates at any time or under any circumstances on public or private properties. 5. If you are in the willful companionship of someone who violates any portion of the conduct
code, or if you fail to report any direct knowledge (other than hearsay) of the conduct code violations, you are also subject to disciplinary action.
6. Dress regulations established for the conference shall be recognized as dress appropriate for a professional atmosphere. (See FFA Manual for dress code).
7. Student members shall follow hotel rules and regulations. 8. The cost of defacing any public or private property will be paid for by the individual(s) or
chapter responsible. 9. Room doors must be visibly open whenever a chaperon is not in the room and a person of the
opposite sex is present in the room. 11. Members are required to attend all general sessions and activities assigned including
workshops, competitive events, committee meetings, etc., for which they are registered, unless engaged in some specific assignment taking place at the same time.
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FFA KEY MESSAGES
The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. FFA Vision Statement: Grow Leaders, Build Communities, Strengthen Agriculture.
History FFA was organized nationally in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. Since 1928, millions of agriculture students - no one knows exactly how many - have donned the official FFA jacket and championed the FFA creed. FFA has opened its doors and its arms to minorities and women, ensuring that all students could reap the benefits of agricultural education. In 1950, Congress granted FFA a federal charter, making it an integral, intracurricular part of public agricultural instruction under the National Vocational Education Acts. FFA receives no federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. The organization changed its name in 1988 from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization to reflect its evolution in response to expanded agricultural opportunities encompassing science, business and technology in addition to production farming.
Membership The FFA membership of 629,327 and 7,757 chapters represents all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is a diverse organization, operating in rural, urban and suburban schools. Students aged 12-21 enrolled in agricultural education programs are eligible for membership. 42% of FFA members are female; women hold more than 50% of state leadership positions. 60% of FFA membership is Caucasian, 13% are Hispanic/Latino, 4% are African-American/American Indian and 4% are Asian/ Native Hawaiian. 68% of the student membership lives in rural areas and 32% live in urban settings. 91% of FFA members are in grades 9-12, 5% are in grades 7-8 and 4% are high school graduates. FFA chapters are in 16 of the 20 largest U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. The 2015 National FFA Convention was host to more than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and supporters.
Structure FFA operates on local, state and national levels. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local school level. Agriculture educators serve as chapter advisors. Chapters are organized under state associations headed by an advisor and executive secretary, often employees of the state department of education. States conduct programs and host annual conventions. The National FFA Organization, governed by a board of directors, charters state associations; provides direction, program materials and support; and hosts the national FFA convention, which draws more than 65,000 attendees annually. The National FFA Alumni Association, with a membership of more than 62,700, assists students in the continued growth and development of active FFA programs.
For More Information Please Visit Our Website at www.mdffa.org or www.ffa.org.
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SkillsUSA: Champions at Work” Preparing America’s Skilled Workforce
2016-2017 SkillsUSA theme
CTSO BRIEF HISTORIES AND CREEDS
http://www.skillsusa.org
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. As a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students, SkillsUSA prepares its members for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health science occupations. Formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), SkillsUSA’s mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA CREED I believe in the dignity of work.
I hold that society has advanced to its present culture through the use of the worker's hands and mind. I will maintain a feeling of humbleness for the knowledge and skills that I receive from professionals, and I will conduct myself with dignity in the work I do.
I believe in the American way of life. I know our culture is the result of freedom of action and opportunities won by the founders of our American republic, and I will uphold their ideals.
I believe in education. I will endeavor to make the best use of knowledge, skills and experience that I will learn in order that I may be a better worker in my chosen occupation and a better citizen in my community. To this end, I will continue my learning now and in the future.
I believe in fair play. I will, through honesty and fair play, respect the rights of others. I will always conduct myself in the manner of the best professionals in my occupation and treat those with whom I work as I would like to be treated.
I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work. I feel that compensation and personal satisfaction received for my work and services will be in proportion to my creative and productive ability.
I believe in high moral and spiritual standards. I will endeavor to conduct myself in such a manner as to set an example for others by living a wholesome life and by fulfilling my responsibilities as a citizen of my community.
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http://www.mdskillsusa.org
SkillsUSA Maryland 2016-2017 Board of Directors
Michelle Dugans Center of Applied Technology South Anne Arundel County Region 3
Rick Stephens (Chair) Worcester Technical High School Worcester County Region 1
Tina Taylor SkillsUSA Alumni Association Region 1
Robin Mearman (Financial Officer) Center of Applied Technology North Anne Arundel County Region 3
Robin Brady Calvert Career Center Calvert County Region 4
Jim Maynard Wicomico County Region 1
Etta Maynard Wicomico County Region 1
Amy Johnson (Secretary) Consultant, Claire’s Gourmet Region 5
Dennis Peaton Baltimore City Public Works Region 3
Paul Foster Printing & Graphics Assoc. Mid Atlantic Region 2
Kim Clements Robert D. Stethem Educational Center Charles County Region 4
Jamie Gaskin Dulaney High School Baltimore County Region 2
Curtis Hoover Center of Applied Technology North Anne Arundel County Region 3
Chris Jacobs Center of Applied Technology South Anne Arundel County Region 3
Jack Newkirk Frederick County CTC Frederick County Region 6
Charlene Zinnel Dorchester Career & Technology Ctr. Dorchester County Region 1
Elaine Bradley Calvert County Region 4
April Powell Snow Hill High School Worcester County Region 1
State Director Contact Information
Charles Wallace CTE Program Supervisor
CTE Student and Assessment Services Division of Career and College Readiness
(ph) 410-767-8872; (fx) 410-333-2099 [email protected]
2016-2017 SkillsUSA Maryland State Officers
Angelica Wooleyhand, Eastern Region VP Dorchester Career and Technology Center
Laila Mirza, President Worcester Technical High School
Connor Ford, Western Region VP Dulaney High School
Sabrina Dugans, Secretary Center of Applied Technology South
Catherine Combs, Treasurer Dr. James A. Forrest Career and
Technology Center
Danielle Brooks, Reporter Dr. James A. Forrest Career and
Technology Center
Hailey Brennan, Historian Dulaney High School
Matt Wilson, Parliamentarian Center of Applied Technology South
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SkillsUSA Code Of Conduct
SkillsUSA Code of Conduct Agreement In order that everyone may receive the maximum benefits from their participation, the "Code of Conduct" must be followed at all times. By voluntarily participating, you agree to follow the official conference rules and regulations or forfeit your personal rights to participate.
1. I will, at all times, respect all public and private property, including the hotel/motel in which I am housed. Any damages to the property of furnishings in the hotel rooms or building must be paid by the individual or chapter responsible.
2. I will spend each night in the room of the hotel/motel to which I am assigned. I understand that if there is an emergency it will be necessary to locate me according to my assigned room number.
3. I will strictly abide by the curfew established and shall respect the rights of others by being as quiet as possible after curfew. I understand that any violation will be strictly enforced.
4. I understand that my local school system rules and regulations are in effect during this conference.
5. I will not remain in the sleeping room of the opposite sex unless the door is completely open at all times, unless the person is my spouse.
6. I will not use alcoholic beverages. I will not use drugs unless I have been ordered to take certain prescription medications by a licensed physician. If I am required to take medication, I will, at all times, have the orders of the physician on my person.
7. I will not leave the conference site without the express permission of my advisor.
8. My conduct shall be exemplary at all times.
9. I will keep my advisor informed of my whereabouts at all times.
10. I will, when required, wear my official identification badge.
11. I will attend, and be on time for, all general sessions and activities that I am assigned to and registered for.
12. I will adhere to the dress code at all required times.
Violations and Penalties
I agree that if, for any reason, I am in violation of any of the rules of the conference, I may be brought before the appropriate discipline committee for an analysis of the violation. I also agree to accept the penalty imposed on me. I understand that any penalty and reasons for it will be explained to me before it is carried out. I further realize that the severity of the penalty may increase with the severity of the violation, even to the extent of being immediately sent home at my own expense.
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SkillsUSA KEY MESSAGES
Membership: More than 318,000 students and advisors joined SkillsUSA during the 2016-2017 membership year, organized into 18,000 sections representing 50 States and 3 territorial associations. Combining alumni and lifetime membership, the total number served this year is 372,354. SkillsUSA has served more than 12 million members since its founding in 1965.
Mission: SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America's high performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work including high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.
Partners: In 2016, more than 18,000 teachers and school administrators served as professional SkillsUSA members and advisors. More than 600 business, industry and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many more work directly with state associations and local chapters.
Programs: SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), over 6,000 students compete in 100 occupational and leadership skill-aligned events. Additional programs help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. Here are a few of the programs available to students and advisors: The Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) is the single best way to ensure you have a successful SkillsUSA chapter by honoring chapter achievement relative to SkillsUSA’s Framework, developing personal, workplace and technical skills.
The Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC) supports the SkillsUSA Framework and includes 29 lesson plans based on Common Core State Standards. The Career Readiness Curriculum is a free member benefit as part of SkillsUSA professional membership dues.
The next generation of the Professional Development Program (PDP), available in 2017, aligns with the SkillsUSA Framework and is the next step in the Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC). While the CRC develops an awareness level of learning, PDP takes students to the next level of demonstration within the SkillsUSA learning continuum. The PDP now has 15 project-based learning experiences that contextualize the elements of the SkillsUSA Framework in real-work situations. All of the resources are delivered digitally through a PDP learning site.
The Workforce Ready System provides Skill Connect Assessments for career and technical education that are supported by industry, education and policy leaders. The system helps instructors prove the benefit of their programs, and helps young people find rewarding careers.
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SECTION TWO
CTSO Advisor Resource Guide
CONTENTS
Duties of All Officers
CTSO Chapter Officer Responsibilities
Parliamentary Procedures – Precedence of Common Motions
Parliamentary Procedures – Sample Agenda
Parliamentary Procedures – Popular Motions
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DUTIES OF ALL OFFICERS
More specific outlines of duties can be found in the Maryland CTSO Constitution and Bylaws • Establish a program of work • Publish a regular chapter newsletter and website • Submit articles to state and national news • Complete monthly officer reports • Recruit more members • Participate in all chapter projects • Enroll in career and technology courses • Meet with the advisor to update him or her on projects the chapter wishes to pursue and discuss
any trouble you are having
President • Major duties are to direct and guide organizations and meetings • Represent the chapters at national and state conferences • Plan the state conference (with help from the advisor)
Vice President • Conduct initiation ceremonies to welcome new members
• Develop agendas for meetings and give to president at least 24 hours in advance • Do whatever job the president sees fit to assign
Secretary • Keep accurate minutes of meetings and conferences • Keep a secretary’s book (or a computer file) of the state
chapter’s activities from the day voted into office to the day the next secretary is voted into office
• Handwriting MUST be neat and legible or everything must be typed • Plan travel arrangements for any overnight competitions or conferences (Hotel stays,
transportation, etc)
Treasurer • Collect and organize all dues • Draft a budget for expected finances for the year by September and
report to the president • Plan and organize fundraisers to meet budget needs. Any extra
money can be used toward and end of the year celebration or put into the bank for the next treasurer
• Compile an annual financial report and submit to the state agency
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Reporter • Organize a public relations campaign for the chapter • Write and collect articles written about the chapter to send to state CTSO
publications and school newspapers • Talk to a local newspaper reporter and update him or her of chapter
activities
Historian • Maintain a scrapbook for the entire year • Maintain a complete history of the chapter • Make a scrapbook (of at least one page) for every chapter in the state
Parliamentarian • Thorough understanding of parliamentary procedure • Keeps meetings running according to procedure
Webmaster
• Update chapter website at least once a month • If there is no website, create one
CTSO CHAPTER OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
FBLA Chapter Officer Responsibilities • Understand purpose, programs, and opportunities available for your chapter. • Understand their clearly-stated goals and description of responsibilities. This will ensure that the
person holding the office knows the responsibilities of the job. This also provides the basis for evaluating the performance of the officer and establishes what is important in the total organization so resources can be organized accordingly.
• Plan all activities and projects well in advance and with complete adviser approval. • Help the president delegate tasks among all the officers. • Run interesting, organized, and well-planned meetings. • Have established a well-functioning committee system. • Have effective communication with the local chapter adviser. • Be interested in participating in district/ regional, state, and national activities and conferences. • Meet at least once a month prior to the regular chapter meeting. • Have effective communication with the student members. • Set goals at the start of each semester both for the chapter through a program of work and for the members through a point system to measure their achievement
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DECA Chapter Officer Responsibilities The functions of the chapter officers include planning events for the chapter, maintaining communication with all members, working with the Advisor to keep records and finances in order, and attendance and participation in all chapter meetings and other conference opportunities. The candidate should have interest in group work, the ability to lead an activity and pay attention to details. The candidate must fulfill the election procedures established by the chapter in order to be elected to the position of chapter officer. FFA Chapter Officer Responsibilities • By taking a major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter. • They lead by example and encourage other members to participate in chapter activities. • Officers accept responsibility for their actions. • Work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals. • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitutions,
bylaws and programs. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of parliamentary procedure. • Have the ability to memorize and recite their parts in the official ceremonies. SkillsUSA Chapter Officer Responsibilities The officer selection process is an excellent way for your students to learn practical lessons in leadership and teamwork. Everyone has a role: committee member, campaign manager, candidate or voter. When everyone participates, everyone learns. Officers set the tone of the chapter. They can also be a huge help to your technical program by handling routine business, organizing and conducting meetings, organizing committees and carrying out chapter activities. This helps them learn basic organization and supervisory skills and creates a responsible team spirit. Once officers are elected, your role becomes one of guidance and motivation. For the most part, SkillsUSA now belongs to your students, and ultimately they will be responsible for their decisions and actions. But they will still look to you for direction. Keeping up your enthusiasm is not only important, but also vital. You set the tone and excitement level.
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES The information provided in this Parliamentary Procedure breakout session has been provided by: Spotlight on YOU the PRESIDENT-A Leadership Handbook,” by the National Association of Parliamentarians.
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SECTION 2 –PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE THE AGENDA (Order of Business) Parliamentary authorities list the preparation of the agenda as a duty of the secretary, but many presidents prefer to prepare their own order of business. The sample agenda below probably contains more than will be needed for a small organization, but it can be adapted to help in conducting an orderly regular meeting.
SAMPLE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The call to order signifies the beginning of the meeting. The president takes his place, stands quietly for a few seconds, taps the gavel once, waits until the group is quiet, then says: The regular meeting of the _______________ Organization will come to order. OPENING CEREMONIES The call to order may be followed by religious or patriotic exercises, or by other opening ceremonies. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS The chair welcomes members and guests, introduces those seated at the head table, and may introduce those of rank in the audience. ROLL CALL QUORUM This may be done silently by the secretary. If taken verbally, the names are usually recorded in the minutes. The president confirms that a quorum is present.
MINUTES The secretary will read the minutes of the previous meeting. The chair sits while they are read. CORRESPONDENCE The secretary may read official correspondence not requiring action, first stating from whom it was received and, if possible, condensing the information. Correspondence requiring action should be presented under the appropriate heading; such as, board report, standing committee reports, new business. TREASURER'S REPORT The treasurer’s report gives a snapshot of the financial state of the organization. The treasurer's report is NEVER adopted; it is the auditor's report that is adopted. The treasurer reads the bills and may move that they be paid, or any member may make the motion. A second is required. If no one makes such a motion, the chair may assume the motion: The question is on the payment of the bills.
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OTHER REPORTS
• Officers If an officer makes a recommendation in his report, he should not move that it be adopted. Another member should make the motion.
• Board
The secretary reads the report of the action taken by the board (not the minutes of the board). When the report includes motions or resolutions to implement recommendations of the board, the secretary moves their adoption. No second is required.
• Standing Committees
The president checks in advance and, in the order listed in the bylaws, calls on those who have reports to make. The chairman or reporting member moves the adoption of motions or resolutions to implement recommendations of the committee. No second is required, unless it is a committee of one.
• Special Committees (sometimes called ad hoc or select)
Only those prepared or instructed to report should be called on (in the order of their appointment). Some reports are given for information only. If there are recommendations, the same procedure is used as that for a standing committee. When a special committee has completed its work and made its final report, it's automatically discharged.
SPECIAL ORDERS Matters postponed from an earlier meeting and made a special order, but not assigned a particular time, are taken up under this heading. Then matters required by the bylaws to be considered at this meeting are taken up. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS Unfinished business (never called "old business") is that which was recorded in the minutes as begun but not completed at the previous meeting(s). Under unfinished business the first item is…- puts the business back before the assembly just, as it was when the previous meeting adjourned. Or, The chair knows of no unfinished business. The president never asks the assembly if there is any unfinished business. Motions postponed from previous meetings are taken up after unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS The chair always announces the next business in order. New business is now in order. Is there any new business? PROGRAM The program can be presented before or after the business meeting depending upon the situation. The chair calls on the program chairman to present the program. He does not turn the meeting over to anyone. The presiding officer is always in control of the meeting.
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FURTHER BUSINESS Additional business is permitted following the program; but members should be encouraged to bring up new business at the proper time. ANNOUNCEMENTS The chair makes announcements first, and then asks for other announcements. CLOSING AND ADJOURNMENT An invitation may be extended to guests to return; a closing thought may be given. The meeting may be adjourned by general consent or by a motion and vote of the assembly. NOTE: Each organization has a certain meeting at which elections are held, certain reports are given, special action is required, etc. Bylaws and other rules should be checked for this information and these items placed on the agenda for those particular meetings.
POPULAR MOTIONS IF YOU WANT TO: Propose that the group take an action, make a MAIN MOTION. Member: I move that the club donate $500 to the Boy Scouts. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded that the club donate $500 to the Boy Scouts. Is there any discussion? Kill a pending motion without taking a vote on it, move to POSTPONE INDEFINITELY. Member: I move to postpone the pending question indefinitely. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to postpone the pending question indefinitely. Is there any discussion on the motion to postpone indefinitely? Perfect the wording of a pending motion; move to AMEND by inserting or adding, Striking out, or striking out and inserting. Member: I move to amend by striking out $500 and inserting $750. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to strike out $500 and insert $750. Is there any discussion on the amendment? Have a few members investigate a pending motion, take action, or report with a recommendation at a future time, move to REFER TO A COMMITTEE. Member: I move to refer the pending question to a committee of three to be appointed by the chair to investigate and report with a recommendation at the next business meeting. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to refer the pending question to a committee (state full motion), “Is there any discussion on the motion to refer to a committee?” Delay making a decision until a later time; such as, after an event during the same meeting but no later than the next regular meeting, move to POSTPONE the pending question TO A CERTAIN TIME. Member: I move to postpone consideration of the pending question until after adoption of the budget. (second)
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Chair: It is moved and seconded to postpone consideration of the pending question until after adoption of the budget. Is there any discussion on the motion to postpone? Allow additional time for debate or limit the time, number or speakers, etc., on a pending question, move to LIMIT OR EXTEND LIMITS OF DEBATE. Member: I move to limit debate on the pending question to five minutes. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to limit debate on the pending question to five minutes. Are you ready for the question? (Two-thirds vote) Stop debate and further amendment, move the PREVIOUS QUESTION. Member: I move the previous question OR I move to stop debate. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to stop debate. Those in favor will rise. Be seated. Those opposed will rise. Be seated. (Two/ thirds vote) OR Previous question has been called for. Those in favor of ordering the previous question will rise. Temporarily lay aside consideration of a motion when something else of immediate urgency has arisen, move to LAY ON THE TABLE. Member: I move to lay the pending question on the table. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to lay the pending question on the table. Those in favor, say aye. Those opposed, say no. Continue the same meeting at a later date and time, before the next regular meeting, move to FIX THE TIME TO WHICH TO ADJOURN. Member: I move that when the meeting is adjourned, it adjourn to meet again next Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded that when the meeting is adjourned, it adjourns to meet again next Tuesday at 5 p.m. The motion is not debatable but may be amended. Is there an amendment? Allow the members to take another look at the decision they made, with an opportunity to change the results of the vote, move to RECONSIDER the vote. Member: Having voted on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that the club donates $500 to the Boy Scouts. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to reconsider the vote on the motion that the club donates $500 to the Boy Scouts. Is there discussion on the motion to reconsider? After discussion, take vote on the motion to reconsider. If adopted, open the motion to donate $500 to the Boy Scouts for further debate, amendment, and vote. If motion to reconsider is not adopted, no further action is taken. Allow members an opportunity to reverse the affirmative vote taken on a motion, move to RESCIND the vote. Member: I move to rescind the vote on donating $500 to the Boy Scouts. (second) Chair: It is moved and seconded to rescind the vote on donating $500 to the Boy Scouts. Is there any discussion? Verify a vote taken by voice or show of hands, call for DIVSION OF THE ASSEMBLY. Member: Division, I call for a division, or I doubt the results of the vote. Chair: Division has been called for. We will take the vote by rising.
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SECTION THREE
CTSO Advisor Resource Guide
CONTENTS
Program of Work
Chapter Plan of Work – Sample Template
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HOW TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM OF WORK
1. Develop the Plan. Decide on the chapter’s goals for the year. There are many methods to determine the goals. Some chapters have the officers develop the goals, which are then presented to the membership for input and approval. Another method is to have all of the members develop the goals. This can be accomplished by having small groups of members decide on two or three goals and then have the groups present these to the other members, having each member suggest goals in writing or orally. Whatever method is used should guarantee that each CTSO member has the opportunity to present his/her ideas to the chapter. 2. Set the Goals. Decide on the activities to reach the goals. One method to determine appropriate activities to achieve the goals is to create committees for each goal. Each CTSO member should be on a committee. The committees meet and then present to the entire chapter, for approval, several activities for each goal. 3. Implement the Activities. After the activities are decided upon, the committees can then complete the description of each activity. The description should include the following information:
• Name of activity • Purpose of activity • Details of activity
a. Steps to be followed in conducting the activity b. Responsibilities for each step in conducting the activity c. Time framework for completing each step of the activity
• Publicity and promotion • Planned Budget • Planned Evaluation procedures
The worksheets should be presented to the entire chapter for approval, and then the finalized plan can be posted so all members can follow the activities. 4. Evaluate the Plan. Evaluation is an ongoing process. Often, timelines and other requirements have to be revised. At the completion of the activity, it is critical that the whole chapter, in order to discover what works and what does not, evaluate each specific activity.
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CHAPTER PLAN OF WORK
Advisors Signature: Date: President’s Signature:___________________________________________Date: ____________ Vice President’s Signature: :_____________________________________ Date: _____________ Treasurer’s Signature:__________________________________________ Date: _____________ Secretaries Signature:___________________________________________Date:_____________
*Adapted from CTSO Program of Work.
GOALS FOR OUR CHAPTER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PLANS FOR ACHIEVING CHAPTER GOALS (How
and When)
EVALUATION (How will accomplishments
be measured?)
Don’t forget: √Recruitment √Philanthropy √Selection of Officers √Scholarships √Competition √Service Learning
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SECTION FOUR
CTSO Advisor Resource
Guide
CONTENTS
100 Social Event Ideas for Your CTSO Organization
Chapter Officer Installation Ceremony Script
New Member Induction Ceremony Script
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100 SOCIAL-FOCUSED IDEAS FOR YOUR CTSO ORGANIZATION
1. Arm Wrestling: Hold an all school arm wrestling competition. You can have boys against boys, girls against girls, or coed. It could be a money maker by charging people to enter. Don't forget prizes!
2. Basketball Tournament: You could do three on three, teachers vs. students, or
teachers vs. teachers of a rival school.
3. Beach Party: Rent a swimming pool or hold a party at a nearby lake. Play games like volleyball and other "beach" sports, hire a DJ, and don't forget the food!
4. Bonfire: Promote school spirit by holding a bonfire. Roast marshmallows, have
camping games, and sing songs.
5. Car Smash: Raise money by getting an old car and charge people to hit it with a bat. You could also write things on the bus like drugs or a rival school.
6. Coffee House With Open Mic/Poetry Reading: Involve your diverse students
by having a coffee house. Set up a mic and bongo drums and allow students to share their famous or personal songs and poetry. Don't forget the coffee and hot cocoa!
7. Costume Contest: Encourage students to dress up for Halloween by holding a
costume contest. Set up catwalks for people to walk down and model their stuff.
8. Country Line/ Square Dancing Night: Have a hoe down dance and hire country line dancers to show your school how to do it. Reduce admission price for people that dress western.
9. Cow Plop Bingo: Make a huge bingo grid with 40 squares on your football
field. Sell each square for $10. Spread out hay and let a few cows roam around and eat for a while. After an hour or so, the square with the most "cow essence" wins the entire $400.
10. Hot Legs Contest: Take pictures of boys and teachers' legs and post them in the
cafeteria. People guess whose legs the pictures belong to.
11. Jello Wrestling: Girls vs. girls and guy vs. guy wrestling contests. Fill a "ring" with jello and make a bracket so teams can wrestle until there is a winner. Don't forget to get parent permission slips and regulate wrestlers' dress codes.
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12. Karaoke Night: Hire a DJ with the proper equipment to hold a karaoke night. Award prizes for best singer, worst singer, and other fun prizes.
13. Lost and Found Fashion Show: Eliminate the problem of lost and found items
by holding a fashion show with people wearing lost clothes. Hold an auction afterwards so people have to pay to get their clothes back.
14. Movie Night: Hold an all school movie night with a theme. For example, watch
a football movie on the football field or watch "Jaws" in the swimming pool.
15. Mr./Miss High: Have a fun scholarship program. Students can nominate students to be in it and narrow down the top ten with essays, student interviews, and talents. Get donations from local businesses for prizes.
16. Music Fest: Audition the talented Students in your school to be in a musical
talent show.
17. Powder Puff / Peach Fuzz Sports: Mix things up a bit by having girl football games or guy volleyball games.
18. School Lock-in: Welcome the freshman by having a lock-in or have an all
school lock-in. Play games, have a treasure hunt, etc.
19. Wednesday Night Live: Hold a variety/talent/comedy show and invite any students to audition. Model the show after Saturday night live, but if you must, change the day of the week.
20. What Would You Do For A Klondike?: For this event, make students and
teachers do embarrassing things and reward them with a klondike bar. This event is very good for an assembly.
21. Sumo Wrestling: Rent the huge sumo outfits and hold wrestling competitions at
your school.
22. Survivor: 16 contestants qualify through preliminary events. For 16 hours, they do overnight activities and get eliminated. The winner gets $500. Earn the $500 through the preliminary events.
23. Amazing Race: Teams of 2 go on a scavenger hunt around the local area. The
last team to each checkpoint is out. The final winning team earns $200.
24. Tailgate Party: Bring free food and drinks. Each class makes a float for their class. Clubs can make floats as well. Then have a parade around the parking lot.
25. Weakest Link: Charge $2 to compete. Choose contestants names from a hat. 8
contestants are called up. The last person left earns the entire pot.
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26. Fourth of July Fundraiser: Charge $5 to park where the view of the fireworks is good.
27. Autograph Dance: Get huge boards and have people sign them at a dance.
Hang them in the school so everyone can see.
28. Schoolhouse Rock: Have bands, food, and fun outdoor activities.
29. Morp: Prom for underclassmen. Spirit Events
30. Kiss a pig: Have jars for each teacher in your school. Students are allowed to
put as much money as they choose in each jar and the teacher with the most money after the set amount of time has to kiss a pig.
31. Spirit Couch: Raffle off a comfy couch that you put down front for a sporting
event. Whoever wins gets to sit on the couch with their friends and is given free pizza and drinks.
32. Spirit Week : Choose fun themes for each day and have the student body
dress up each day to show their school spirit. Student Council Bonding Events
33) Lunch Box Social: On Valentines Day, have a Stuco lunch party and
alternate girls cooking for guys and guys cooking for girls. Have them cook the entire meal with a main dish, drinks, desserts, and table decorations.
34) My Tie: Have a dinner party with all the council members. All the boys bring
a tie and put them in a bucket. The girls draw a tie and their "date" for the evening the person who's tie they select.
35) Retreats: Take your Stuco to a "getaway" such as a YMCA, etc. Within the
group, do bonding activities, one-on-one chats, fun games, etc.
36) Secret Santas: For Christmas, each member of the council throws their name into a hat. Everyone draws a name. The week before Christmas break, give your "Secret Santa" member something small each day.
37) Game Week: Each committee plans a fun activity for each day of the week.
They can be fun board games, trust activities, or outside activities.
38) Songbooks and Song days: Make binders with the lyrics to meaningful songs in them. Listen to songs and sing along either on retreats, or every once in a while during class time.
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Service
39) Birthday Boards: Cover bulletin boards and pin up cutouts of each students' names with a birthday in that month.
40) Car wash: Fundraiser in which the council washes cars for money or gets
sponsors for each car and then has a free wash.
41) Sports/Clubs/Activities Boards: Cover bulletin boards with upcoming sporting events and activities.
42) Freshmen Orientation Day: Upperclassmen go to school one day early to
help the incoming freshmen get accustomed to the school and some of the rules.
43) Hanging "L's": Hang "L" cut outs all over the school with every students
name on them. They then have to look for their "L" the first week of school. The first letter of any school can be used.
44) Hang Hearts: Similar to the "L's", except the students' names are written on
hearts before Valentine's Day and hung throughout the school.
45) Light Up High: Before Christmas, all of the normal lights are covered by red and green paper and Christmas lights are strung down the halls.
46) Inter Club Council: or ICC is were the Student Body Vice President meets
with representatives/board members from every club and extra curricular activity in the school to organize events and to sustain balance between clubs.
47) StuCo Suggestion Box: The student body can submit suggestions and new
ideas for the council to try.
48) Student Body Retreat: Each member in council selects one boy and one girl from each grade, (who are not in council), that show great leadership ability to go on a retreat. At the retreat they do trust activities, dyadic encounters, singing, crafts, strength bombardment, and other leadership activities.
49) Student/Teacher of the Month: A student and/or teacher is selected who has
shown outstanding spirit or has done something very admirable for that month. They are rewarded with a certificate and announced on the school news or announcements.
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50) Trick or Treat Street: The council opens the school and everyone dresses up and donates bags of candy. Then all the kids in the community are welcome to come through the school for a safe night of trick or treating.
51) Blood Drive: Throw a blood drive to help save lives.
52) Clothing Drive: Have the student body donate clothes to help the less
fortunate.
53) Food Drive: Encourage the student body to bring in non-perishable foods in order to donate to the less fortunate and make food baskets for poor families.
54) Gift Drive: Have students bring in gifts to wrap and donate to children.
55) Giving Tree: Descriptions of underprivileged children are tied to a tree.
Students can then take a slip off the tree and then buy a gift to suit that child for the holiday season.
56) “Let's Make A Difference Week": A new community service activity takes
place everyday.
57) Restaurant Percentage Nights: Have a restaurant pass out special school coupons that immediately donates a percentage of that profit to the school.
58) Senior Citizen Prom: Throw a formal dance, similar to Prom for the senior
citizens in the town or in a nursing home.
59) Soup Kitchen: Serve soup meals to the needy in your community.
60) Special Olympics: Help organize and run your town's Special Olympics.
61) Toiletries Drive: Have your student body bring in unused toiletries and donate them to less fortunate families.
62) Tragedy Help: Support those who have gone thorough rough times. Collect
money, food, etc.
63) Toys for Tots: Collect used toys for poor children.
64) Trauma Bear: Go visit kids in the hospital who are recovering from sickness or injury. Play with them and entertain them. It will mean the world!
65) War Baskets: Make care packages for soldiers overseas. Get different stores
to donate supplies. You can use food, clothes, toiletries, stationery, etc.
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66) Valentines For Elders: Get together and make Valentines for the elderly. Then go deliver them to your local rest homes.
67) Staff Appreciation: Supply your school staff members with gifts and fun
things such as luncheons, back massages, etc. Also, you can get students to write notes to their teachers to thank them. Just put them into the teachers' mailboxes.
68) Make A Change: You can send jars around in each classroom. People can
put in any change they have. Donate the proceeds to underprivileged or sick people or families.
69) Christmas Elves: Ask students to volunteer to help teachers out for a day.
They can grade papers, run errands, or do whatever their designated teacher asks of them. This works great for Teacher Appreciation Week!
70) Crime stoppers: Set up a hotline with your school, or your local police
department. If something gets stolen or someone gets hurt, etc., can call the hotline and get a reward for stopping the crime.
Advertising
71) Announcements: Should change daily so that the listener is interested in the
message that you have.
72) Balloon Messages: For major events, have your event information printed on balloons and pass them out. Everyone will blow them up and read the message.
73) Broadcasting: If you have a high school broadcasting team in charge of
reporting the daily news, make sure that they are consistently up to date with your events.
74) Carrot (Object) Necklace: Make a necklace and use a big carrot on it.
Students will ask you why you are wearing it and you will respond with the information about the event coming up.
75) Clock Posters: Everyone looks at the time during class, so why not put your
posters around the clock?
76) Costume Association: Depending on the theme of your event, Stuco members could wear costumes for a day to help advertise.
77) Hat Advertising: Create unique, crazy hats with your event's theme and
information on it. Wear them between classes in the halls. Students will want to know what is going on.
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78) Head Bonkers: Wear a headband and attach information to springs or pipe cleaners.
79) Megaphones: Have students stand at a major intersection in your school and
announce upcoming functions using a megaphone.
80) Movies/Videos: Make your own commercials and air them on either your school TV show or have them playing at lunch on several TV's.
81) Newspaper/Inserts: Your school paper can always be used as a source for
advertising. Use a special insert to explain the important events coming up.
82) Paper Plate Advertising: Write important messages on paper plates and tape them to every locker.
83) Sandwich Boards: Have StuCo members wear these between classes to
advertise for events.
84) Sidewalk Chalk: Use chalk on the sidewalks of all entryways of your school to get your information out to others.
85) Pop Can Advertising: Get in touch with your pop distributors and arrange to
meet them when they fill your machines. Place an advertising sticker on each can and students will read them when drinking.
86) Spirit Clothesline: Hang a clothesline high in your cafeteria and display an
example outfit for each of your dress-up days. Students will have a better idea of how to get ready for spirit week.
87) Spirit Week Fashion Show: Hold a fashion show for next week's spirit days.
Include diverse students in your show - the more the better. Hold it during a pre-homecoming assembly or during lunch with catwalks and everything!
88) Stairway Messages: Use each step as a location to place a few words of the
message that you want to get across. Students will read the full message as they go up the stairs.
89) Stall Street Journal: Everyone uses the toilet, right? So why not create a
small handout and tape them to the stall doors in every school bathroom?
90) Table Tents: Create table tents and secure them to cafeteria and library tables. They might only remain there for a day or so, but they will be read.
91) Bookmarks: Print out bookmarks and hand them out in the library to let
people know about your events.
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92) Posters: Make sure to use borders to make the posters with event information stand out more.
93) School Artists: Have some artistic people (i.e. the art club) paint a mural
with the information for an event and hang it in the cafeteria. It will draw lots of attention.
94) P.A. Music: Depending on the theme of your event, play music that pertains to that
theme during passing periods.
95) Class Announcement Board: If your classes have announcement boards, hang flyers up on them to get the word out for your event.
96) Decorate Cafeteria Windows: Paint the cafeteria windows with tempera paint.
Make a design or wording that stands out and has the event information.
97) Classroom Chalkboard: Write up the event information on your teachers' chalkboards before class. Get permission first!
98) Ceiling Objects: Hang objects from the ceiling that pertain to your event.
99) Flyers: Hand out tons of flyers with your event information on them.
100) Bright Stickers: Wear stickers that stand out so people ask about the event.
Thanks to:
PRESENTED BY: Jayanthi Bunyan, Josh Covais, and Sara Laakso STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR: Michael James Loveland High School 920 W. 29Th ST. Loveland, CO 1105311 2003 NASC Conference Lancaster, NY
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SAMPLE: CHAPTER OFFICER INSTALLATION CEREMONY
Installing Official: Will the newly elected officers of the (school) Chapter of CTSO please come forward as I announce your office. (Installing official lights white candle.) Lighting the tallest candle symbolizes the chapter in its entirety with all its members working together. With this symbol we shall charge each officer to do the job for which he/she has been elected. (name of parliamentarian), parliamentarian. (Parliamentarian comes forward.) You have been named parliamentarian of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. As parliamentarian, it will be your responsibility to monitor all formal chapter meetings so that they are conducted within the framework of parliamentary procedure. Through your efforts, the chapter meetings will be conducted in an orderly fashion, resulting in the efficient disposition of business. Do you accept this responsibility? Parliamentarian: I do. Installing Official : I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the parliamentarian (gray candle is lit by white candle.) This gray candle symbolizes the achievements possible when chapter meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion. (name of historian), historian. (Historian comes forward.) You have been elected historian of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. As historian, it will be your responsibility to maintain records of the chapter, including a report of activities, awards and publicity. Through your efforts, people see the progress and activities of your chapter. Do you accept this responsibility? Historian : I do. Installing Official : I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the historian (green candle is lit by white candle). This green candle symbolizes the satisfaction that can be derived from preserving the past and recording the present, while preparing for the future. (name of reporter), reporter. (Reporter comes forward.) You have been elected reporter of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. As reporter, your job will be to report meetings and other newsworthy activities of the chapter through the proper channels. Do you accept this responsibility? Reporter : I do. Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the reporter. (Reporter selects violet candle from table, and installing official lights it with white candle.) This violet candle symbolizes the inspiration and enlightenment that can be brought by reporting the activities of the CTSO Chapter of (school). (name of treasurer), treasurer. (Treasurer comes forward.) You have been elected treasurer of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. In electing you to this office, the members have shown their faith in your business ability and your honesty. Do you promise to keep accurate records of all money received and spent and to present orderly reports upon proper requests? Treasurer : I do.
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Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the treasurer. (Treasurer selects blue candle from the table and installing official lights it with white candle.) This lighted blue candle symbolizes the trust and confidence which the members have in your ability to safeguard all funds. (name of secretary), secretary. (Secretary comes forward.) You have been elected secretary of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. Accepting this office obligates you to be present and keep a record of what takes place at every meeting. Do you accept this responsibility? Secretary: I do. Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the secretary. (Secretary selects yellow candle from table, and installing official lights it with white candle.) This yellow candle symbolizes constancy in attendance and in keeping members informed of the chapter's progress. (name of vice president), vice president. (Vice president comes forward.) You have been elected vice president of the (school) Chapter of CTSO. Your duty will be to assume the responsibilities in the absence of the president. Will you strive to carry out the duties of this office? Vice President: I do. Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the vice president. (Vice president selects orange candle from table and installing official lights it with the white candle.) This orange candle is the symbol of the harmony and faithfulness which should characterize your efforts in working with the president to carry out the ideals of the chapter. (name of president), president. (President comes forward.) The members of the (school) Chapter of CTSO have bestowed upon you a great honor in electing you the president. Your major responsibilities are to lead and encourage this chapter in all its activities. It is your duty to preside at all meetings and see that they are conducted in accordance with the constitution and correct principles of parliamentary practice. Do you accept this responsibility? President : I do. Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of CTSO, the president. (President takes red candle from the table and installing official lights it with the white candle.) This red candle is the symbol of your duties and obligations to the chapter and its members. (Addressing members of the chapter.) In your presence, I now declare them officially installed as officers of the (school) Chapter of CTSO for the coming year. (Lights are turned out.) You may be seated. (The newly elecTed presidenT is called forward, and wiTh a few appropriaTe
remarks, The insTalling official presenTs The gavel To The new presidenT who closes The meeTing.)
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SAMPLE: NEW MEMBER INDUCTION CEREMONY
Guide: Mr. (or Ms.) President, these candidates have expressed a desire and meet the requirements to become members of the (name) chapter of CTSO. President: (to the candidates) We accept you as candidates for membership in the (name) chapter of CTSO. Before you become members, however, let us consider the meaning of the words in the name of our organization. Future: Our daily educational experiences and our involvement in leadership activities prepare us for the future--a time to accept challenges. In CTSO, we will find the tools to prepare for the future. We will profit from the experiences of others, those who have preceded us, as well as our teachers and others with whom we associate. Our studies and activities will help us meet changing conditions and further our understanding of the world's varied economic systems. Business: We realize the importance of education and training in business methods and procedures. We appreciate the roles of business and education in our daily lives. Leaders : The future of our country depends on the quality of leadership. Leadership implies honor, foresight, tact, competence, dependability, discretion and integrity. A leader must listen, withstand criticism and be flexible. A leader accepts failure in stride but is willing to profit from it. As members of CTSO, it is our duty to prepare for the enormous responsibility of business leadership in the years ahead. America : If America is to remain a world leader, intelligent young men and women are needed to guide our country by studying America’s past and analyzing her present. The initiative and success of leaders in business will help shape the future of America. Through CTSO, we will strive for leadership in the field of business, thereby helping to strengthen America. President: You have just heard the meaning of the letters used in our title. We are a national organization for business students who are preparing for careers in business and business education. Site CTSO goals and missions at this point in the ceremony. As you accept and strive to achieve these goals you will gain the greatest benefit possible from your membership in this chapter. Welcome to the (name) chapter of CTSO. You are now officially accepted as members in good standing, entitled to your full rights and responsibilities.
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SECTION FIVE
CTSO Advisor Resource Guide
CONTENTS
CTSO Income/Expense Report
Event Budget Report
Events to Raise Money for your CTSO
Membership Recruitment
Effective Use of Social Media
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CTSO 2016-2017
INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
Date: Vendor, Organization,
Business $Money: Bal.: Money Received/Income.
$ -
Total Spent/Allocated = $ -
14-'15.$ (f) (c) dr.
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Event Budget for [Event Name] Expenses
Estimated Actual
Total Expenses $700.00 $300.00
Estimated Actual
Estimated Actual
Site
Refreshments Room and hall fees $500.00
Food
Site staff
Drinks Equipment
Linens
Tables and chairs
Staff and gratuities Totals $500.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00
Decorations
Program Flowers $200.00 $300.00
Performers
Candles
Speakers Lighting
Travel
Balloons
Hotel Paper supplies
Other
Totals $200.00 $300.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00
Publicity
Prizes Graphics work
Ribbons/Plaques/Trophies
Photocopying/Printing
Gifts Postage
Totals $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00
Miscellaneous Telephone Transportation Stationery supplies Fax services Totals $0.00 $0.00
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CREATIVE WAYS TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CTSO
1. Choose the Torture – Have donors pay $1 a vote to decide which form of “torture” to inflict on your organization’s leader (i.e. dye hair, dress as a clown, trade a job for a day).
2. Bingo Is Its Name-O – Get prizes donated and charge an entrance fee. 3. Party Like It’s 1999 – Get entertainment and food donated and charge a ticket fee for each guest. 4. Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S – Hold a spell-a-thon with each contestant collecting donations for the number of words they spell correctly. The top winners receive donated prizes. 5. Smoothie Stand – A healthy and yummy twist on the tired ol’ lemonade stand. 6. 50/50 Raffle – Sell raffle tickets and offer half of the proceeds as prizes. 7. Going Once, Going Twice – Seek out service and product donations and hold an online or in person silent auction. 8. Karoake Style – Have participants raise pledges for their commitment to lip-sync and sell tickets to the performance. 9. Working at the Car Wash – Coordinate group members to wash cars in a high traffic location for donations. 10. It’s a Wrap – Coordinate with a store to offer gift wrap services during the holidays. 11. Trendy Bracelets – Sell silicone bracelets that promote your cause. 12. Scratch Cards – Donors receive a sheet of coupons for a small donation of a few dollars. 13. For the Birds – Deliver a group of fake pink flamingos to a donor’s yard and leave a note explaining the cause and asking for a donation to “replant” the flamingos in the yard of the next “victim” the first donor designates. 14. Another Man’s Treasure – Collect gently used items from group members to be sold at a yard sale. 15. Sticky Fly – Sell pieces of duct tape for donors to stick your group’s leader to a wall suspended above the floor for a portion of an event. 16. It’s a Bust – Sell balloons for $10 each and insert a number in each that corresponds to a raffle ticket given to the purchaser. Pop a balloon for each available prize and read off the winning number.
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17. Nacho Dough – Sell a lunch or dinner of nachos and a cookie at a church or school when participants already need to stay through a meal. Or any other version of a food (pizza, sandwiches, etc).
18. Go Hairless – Volunteers commit to shaving their heads if a specified amount is raised by a deadline. 19. Make the Grade – Have students get pledges for “A’s” and “B’s” at the beginning of a quarter and collect the donations after report card time. 20. Change It – Start a competition between classes, families or individuals by giving them each a coin jar to collect change for a designated amount of time. The one with the most collected wins a prize. 21. Holiday Shop – Collect new and gently used items from your volunteers and resell them in gift baskets at a holiday shop. 22. Rent-a-Worker - Volunteers commit to working for an afternoon doing any odd jobs sponsors “hire” them to do. 23. Egg ‘Em On – Go door to door negotiating with each neighbor for how much they will pay to see you do a crazy stunt with a raw egg (i.e. juggle, crack it on your head, throw it up and catch it). 24. Go CTSO Day – In schools with specific uniforms or no uniforms, everyone in the organization dresses for the CTSO and they raise enough money to meet a goal. 25. Pay it Forward – Give each person in your organization $10 and a specific amount of time to use the funds to raise as much as they can for the cause. 26. Reverse Raffle – All potential sponsors get a raffle ticket and sell it back for $10 to avoid getting their name drawn to do something embarrassing. 27. Cookbook – Group members offer their best family recipes for a cookbook. 28. Fore! – Hold a tournament at a golf course that will offer reduced greens fees and get prizes donated. Getting local celebrities to participate will draw more participants. 29. Diva it Up – Design and sell t-shirts advertising your group’s cause. 30. Work of Art – The younger members in your organization create a drawing that is transferred onto note cards, t-shirts, mouse pads or coffee mugs for purchase. 31. Spa Night – Offer to have female volunteers give manis, pedis and 5 minute massages at a Women’s Night Out for donations. 32. Halloween Collection – Use this door-to-door holiday to collect coats, candy, or change for your charity. 33. Give it Up – Sponsors commit to give up a regular activity for a month and donate the money they save to the designated cause.
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34. Capital Campaign – Set a goal, make the direct ask, and avoid an endless slew of small fundraisers. 35. Social Media Call – Let potential donors know about your fundraising need through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. 36. X Marks the Spot – Sell golf balls for $10 each and send them all down a hill with the “tosser” blindfolded. The 3 that get closest to the center of a taped “X” below win cash prizes. 37. Eat for a Cause – Ask a local restaurant to donate 10% of their profits on a designated night for your cause in exchange for encouraging supporters to eat there. 38. Matching Gift – Ask a corporation or individual to match any donations your organization collects in a specified amount of time. Then, contact potential donors about giving to match the gift. 39. Birthday Pledge – Ask for donations to a favorite cause instead of birthday gifts. 40. Who’s Got Talent – Hold a talent show with an entry fee for each act and sell tickets.
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
Recruiting members can be an interactive learning project for your current members while also building a strong chapter. Recruitment is always an on-going process, and you should promote your chapter as much as possible. Here are some ideas of activities to inform students about your CTSO and your courses.
• Participate in an annual membership campaign, which gives you simple goals to
guide your chapter to increasing membership and yields recognition and big rewards.
• Participate in events—such as conferences, social activities, etc.—early so
that members have a good experience and share it through word-of-mouth with potential members.
• Have a contest to see which class can recruit the most alumni, business partners and parents to join your
CTSO chapter.
• Become a marketer. Study your demographics, identify students that would be a good fit for your program.
Send them “CTSO Grams” or personal invitations to join this “elite” program.
• Ask your current CTSO members to identify potential members (adopt-a-member campaign) and ask them to personally invite them to a CTSO activity. Continue to involve them in chapter activities throughout the year.
• Have your really successful seniors talk to freshmen/sophomore/junior classes
about why they enjoy your program, the benefits of participating in a CTSO, the thrill of competition, etc.
• Ask alumni to visit with potential students.
• Create a bulletin board to post in your high school to promote your CTSO. Display
pictures, trophies, posters and upcoming conference locations.
• Leverage your CTSO’s competitive events designed for ninth and tenth grade CTSO members to bring enthusiasm to underclassmen.
• Continue to actively involve your counselor and administrator in your program so they can experience your CTSO
first-hand and become a champion for your program. Give them their own t-shirts!
• Consider how you can realign your course sequence and offerings to allow the most students the opportunity to benefit from a CTSO membership.
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What Types of Social Media Exist? Social Connections Keeping in touch with friends and family members is one of the greatest benefits of social networking. Here is a list of the most widely-used websites for building social connections online.
• Facebook: Arguably the most popular social media utility, Facebook provides a way for users to build connections and share information with people and organizations they choose to interact with online.
• Twitter: Share your thoughts and keep up with others via this real-time information network.
• Google +: This relatively new entrant to the social connection marketplace is designed to allow users to build circles of contacts that they are able to interact with and that is integrated with other Google products
• Snapchat: This is a fun messaging application for sharing moments. You can take a photo or a video, add a caption or doodle, and send it to a friend or add it to your Story to share with some or all of your friends. Friends can view Snaps for up to 10 seconds, and then it disappears.
Multimedia Sharing Social networking makes it easy to share video and photography content online. Here are some of the most popular sites for multimedia sharing.
• Instagram: Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a filter to transform the image into a memory to keep around forever. We're building Instagram to allow you to experience moments in your friends' lives through pictures as they happen. We imagine a world more connected through photos.
• YouTube: Social media platform that allows users to share and view video content
• Flickr: This site provides a powerful option for managing digital photographs online, as well as for sharing them with others.
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Professional Professional social networks are designed to provide opportunities for career-related growth. Some of these types of networks provide a general forum for professionals to connect, while others are focused on specific occupations or interests. A few examples of professional social networks are listed below.
• LinkedIn: As of November of 2011, LinkedIn had more than 135 million members, making it the largest online professional network. Participants have an opportunity to build relationships by making connections and joining relevant groups.
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Social Media Etiquette: 25 Do’s and Don’ts
1) Have Your Social Media Profiles Completed in Full
2) Don’t Have Multiple Profiles
3) You Are What You Tweet…and Share
4) Use Automation Sparingly…Social is Still about Relationships
5) Don’t Try to be Everywhere All the Time
6) Be a Friend to Get a Friend
7) Don’t Be Needy
8) Be Wary of Spam (and Don’t Be Spammy)
9) Transparency is the Ultimate Form of Trustworthiness
10) Have a Direction for Your Sharing, Don’t Be All Over the Place, and Build Consistency
11) Don’t Over Share
12) Avoid Poor Grammar and Spelling
13) WHY ARE YOU WRITING IN ALL CAPS?
14) #Don’t #Abuse #Hashtags
15) Stop Sharing The Same Message Again And Again
16) Stay Away From Auto-DM’s
17) Engage in Constructive Introspection
18) Share Without Any Intention of Getting Something in Return
19) Be Generous and Give Credit When Credit is Due
20) Match the Right Content to the Right Network (and be Mindful of the Tone of Each Network)
21) Don’t Automate Across Platforms
22) Act How You’d Like to be Treated
23) Think Before Tagging
24) Don’t Get Caught Up in the Numbers Game
25) Have Fun
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-media/social-media-etiquette-business-25-dos-donts-0960691#TSWdKb40Us3Tl2jj.99
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