Local Prizes
Starting this fall, you are eligible to win fabulous sponsor prizes from such companies as Snap-on Tools and Carhartt when you submit your SkillsUSA membership.

Requirements:

• You must be a professional member of SkillsUSA.
  
• You must register at least 90 percent of your previous year’s training program.
  
• You must have a minimum of 15 members in your training program.

How it works:

• You register your members online at the SkillsUSA website.
  
• Each week, the national headquarters will draw the name of one lucky advisor and announce the winner on our Facebook page.
• The winning advisor will select one of the sponsored prizes.
• As a bonus, if you exceed last year’s membership number by 10 percent, you will receive two tickets in the drawing.
• Your name will continue in the drawing until you win or until the program ends.
• The program runs from Sept. 17 through Nov. 15, 2012.

It’s as easy at that! The sooner you register your members, the sooner you are entered to win!

State Prizes
Each SkillsUSA state association has the opportunity to provide five Lowe’s gift cards to deserving teachers who have significantly expanded or influenced SkillsUSA membership in that state. Some states may honor teachers specifically for membership growth, while others may recognize those who mentor new teachers to establish SkillsUSA chapters. In total participation states, teachers may be recognized for ensuring that each member is actively engaged in SkillsUSA.

Whatever the criteria, this opportunity allows SkillsUSA advisors to be honored at their state conference for allowing more students to experience SkillsUSA. Check with your SkillsUSA state director to see how the gift cards are awarded in your state.

National Prizes
We’re offering incredible experiences to honor SkillsUSA advisors who have achieved 100-percent membership in their training programs.

Requirements:

• You must be professional member.
  
• All students in your training program must be SkillsUSA members.
  
• You must have a minimum of 15 members in the training program.

2012-13 Growth Challenge Winners

Week One

Michelle Brewer (Law Enforcement), North Little Rock (Ark.) High School-West Campus
Melinda Henderson (Crime Scene Investigator), Cocke County High School in Newport, Tenn.
Linda Phillips (Health Sciences), Pemiscot County Vocational School in Hayti, Mo.
Chris Contreras (Culinary Arts), Millennium High School in Goodyear, Ariz.
Christopher Paull (Auto Service Technology), Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.

Week Two

Jon Jones (Drafting), Auto Technology Center in Enid, Okla.
Lennia Colwell (Cosmetology), Stephens County High School in Toccoa, Ga.
Mazie Stevenson (Cosmetology), Cope Area Career Center in Cope, S.C.
Laura Rose (Cosmetology), Parma City Schools District in Parma, Ohio
Gary Ashton (Computer Technology), Timpview High School in Provo, Utah

Week Three

Patricia Ramirez (Cosmetology), Edinburg Career Center in Edinburg, Texas
Charlene Barbieri (Care & Guidance of Children), Cranston (R.I.) Career Tech Center
Raul Ortiz (Auto Service Technology), Damascus (Md.) High School
Barry Corbman (Welding), Elmore County Technical Center in Wetumpka, Ala.
Lynn Huggins (Mixed Training), Academy for Business & Law in Tracy, Calif.

Week Four

Carl Hader (Auto Service Technology), Grafton High School in Grafton, Wis.
Bob Adams (Criminal Justice), Mohave High School in Bullhead City, Ariz.
Larry Pickens (Welding), Franklin High School in Franklin, N.C.
James Boykin (Building Trades and Renovations), Phil/Neshoba County Vo-Tech Center in Conehatta, Miss.
Jay Winters (Collision Repair Technology), South Central College-Mankato in North Mankato, Minn.

Week Five

Kathy Koops (Medical Lab Technology), Frederick County Career and Tech Center in Frederick, Md.
Rigoberto Dominicci (Barbering at Esc. Sup. Jose Felipe Zayas), Coamo, Puerto Rico
Jeff Dykes (Graphic Communications), Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga.
Brian Bentley (Other Not Listed), Diman RVTHS in Fall River, Mass.
Melissa Calhoun (Practical Nursing at Tennessee Technology Center), Athens in Athens, Tenn.

Week Six

Crystal Ramsey (Engineering Related Technology), Mercer County Tech Educational Center in Princeton, W.Va.
Lori Beckmann (Animal Sciences), H.B. Ward Center/ESB-Suffolk in Riverhead, N.Y.
Daron Connelly (Audio Visual Technology), Maricopa High School in Maricopa, Ariz.
Steve Berkel (Culinary Arts), Jefferson College ATS in Hillsboro, Mo.
John Owens (ICT/OWE/DCF/COOP), Iroquois High School in Louisville, Ky.

Week Seven

Ron Bales (Collision Repair Technology), Kansas City, Kansas Community College Technical Education Center in Kansas City, Ks.
Liz Moore (Photography), Morro Bay (Calif.) High School
Wayne Kennedy (Auto Service Technology), Canyon High School in New Braunfels, Texas
Lonnie Prewitt (Occupational Preparation), Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, Okla.
Steve Szucs (Auto Service Technology), Medina County Career Center in Medina, Ohio

Week Eight

Diane Proeschel (Technical Preparation), Sarasota County Tech Institute in Sarasota, Fla.
Les Stackpole (Carpentry), Eastern Main Community College in Bangor, Maine
William Landram (Carpentry), James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Va.
Duncan Moorman (Criminal Justice), Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colo.
John Montana (Diesel Equipment Technology), COSSA in Wilder, Idaho

Week Nine

Clay Jensen (Diesel Equipment Technology), North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.
Melissa Conklin (TV/Video Production), LISD Tech Center in Adrian, Mich.
Daniel Sylvester (Auto Service Technology), Southeast Career Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nev.
Fred Treadwell (Auto Service Technology), Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Wash.
Lora Wells (Food Mgmt/Prod/Nutrition), Westview High School in Portland, Ore.