ctso advisor training september 21, 2011 amy johnson, thomas edison high school of technology...
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CTSO Advisor Training
September 21, 2011
Amy Johnson, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Marjorie Kellman, Washington County Technical High School
Capable officers Challenging program Adequate financing Shared responsibilities Appropriated equipment and supplies Complete records Cooperative administration, faculty and
student involvement
Characteristics of a Successful Chapter
Motivate membership Facilitate a positive attitude Effective promotion
Highlight opportunities Guest speakers from local chapters Engaging initial activities to involve students Opportunity for student interface Provide time for discussion, Q & A
Generate Student Interest
Letters, fliers, handouts, brochures Parent night for discussion Invite parents to attend a meeting Generate visibility and community support Focus on benefits
Occupational experience Class performance and conduct Citizenship and scholastic achievement Time management & personal development Employment opportunity & increased earnings
Communicate with Parents
Reference State materials & guidelines Discuss leadership qualities Develop an agenda
Purpose of Organization Relationship to growth of future members Organizational structure Duties and responsibilities Positions within organization
Teach how to conduct a business meeting
Conduct Meetings
Promote organization In classes Individual contacts
Integrate CTSO activities into curriculum daily
Demonstrate relevancy of activity to students
Solicit student involvement
Student Orientation
If you are an advisor starting a SkillsUSA section within your classroom at a school that
already has SkillsUSA, here are the basic steps to follow: • Stir up student interest in your program (use the sample script
available online) • Invite students from another training program, another school or
your state SkillsUSA officers to speak to your students about SkillsUSA • Hold a kickoff event (show a SkillsUSA video), and be sure to
make the meeting fun
Membership Recruitment and Sign-ups
• Collect membership dues, and submit dues and membership to the national
headquarters. You may use the roster in the membership kit, download a roster from
the Web site, or join electronically at: www.skillsusa-register.org/Login.aspx
• Establish a bank account for the chapter • Decide how to pay for membership (individuals can pay, the school
can help, or you can hold a fundraiser to pay the annual member dues for the chapter) • Elect classroom officers • Elect school wide officers, if you chapter is school wide
Membership Recruitment and Sign-ups Continued
Fundraising is a key part of any CTSO program of work
No money-no activities!!!!
Where do you Start to Raise Money??? With your chapter officers prepare a budget for
the year.
Fundraising
Fundraiser Checklist
Obtain a copy of your school policy regarding fundraising
Be sure to get approval in advance from the proper authorities at your school
Have students brainstorm ways to raise funds
Require strict accounting of all funds handled and issue receipts for all transactions
Check with companies for their return policy of any unsold goods
Have students organize work teams so a few students don’t do all of the work
Establish clear timelines and deadlines for the fundraiser
Request approval of any contracts for goods or services
Fundraising Ideas
Shovel Snow, do yard work, rake leaves, plant flowers for donations
Car Wash Build small storage sheds/green
houses for the community Build benches for school hallways
and commons House Cleaning for donations
Rent-Some-Muscle
Hold a Battle of the Bands Hold a Cutest Dog/Ugliest Dog beauty pageant Host a Fashion Show Host a Haunted House/Forest Host a Texas Hold-Em Tournament Host a Casino Night Sponsor a basketball tournament
(students vs teachers) Host a 5K Fun Run Host a “High School Idol” talent show
Fundraising Idea’s ContinuedEvents
Fundraising IdeasEvents
Hold a Battle of the Bands Hold a Cutest Dog/Ugliest Dog
beauty pageant Host a Fashion Show Host a Haunted House/Forest Host a Texas Hold-Em
Tournament Host a Casino Night Sponsor a basketball tournament
(students vs. teachers) Host a 5K Fun Run Host a “High School Idol” talent
show Host a “Minute to Win It Contest” Host a Cook-Off
Host a Pancake Breakfast Host a Silent Auction with donations
from local businesses Host a Community Garage Sale Host a walk-a=thon, dance
marathon or a lock-in Host a bowl-a-thon Host a Bike Race/Run/Walk Hold a magazine sale Pucker Up and Kiss the Pig, has
students vote which teacher they’d like to “kiss the pig” by dropping spare change into a jar. The teacher with the most money has to “Pucker up and Kiss the Pig” in front of the student body at an assembly.
Fundraiser IdeasSales
Sell used/donated books, CDs and video games
Sell concessions at school play or sporting events
Sell Poinsettias near the holiday season
Participate in an Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Fundraiser
Make and sell custom T-shirts Sell Candy Grams (all holidays) Sell roses/chocolate for
Valentine’s Day
Sell candy, pizza, donuts and other food items before or after school
Sell Cookie Dough Sell Magazines Contact local food
establishments and work out a night to have a fundraiser with their business
Sell balloons with messages inside
Sell discount cards
http://www.fbla-pbl.org FBLA’s website
http://www.skillsusa.org SkillsUSA website
http://www.deca.org DECA’s website
http://www.ffa.org FFA’s website
Resources