I have been preparing for my first SkillsUSA meeting with my students, and I must say it has been very exciting. I am learning as I teach my students about the benefits of being a part of a CTSO. The meeting took place on September 8, 2010 and I had a very good turn out. I have a total of 46 applications, I have 8 students interested in being officers, 10 students have given me their dues. I believe my chapter has been formed. This is my first year as an advisor for Skills, and it makes my workload full, but I'm excited about giving my students every opportunity to go forward. If you are thinking about becoming an advisor just do it, and it will work itself out, be positive,and really want it to work and I believe it will. I am excited about going to the Fall Leadership Conference, and although I am not taking any students it will be a learning experience for me to go and see how things are done. I can't wait.
VJ
This is also my first year, and I am happy that I just stepped out and did it. I really don't know what to expect, but I going full speed ahead. If we all stick together and help out each other, we should be able to do anything. I wish you the best this year in your CTSO advisor success.
ReplyDeleteSkillsUSA is an awesome club. It does require quite a bit of work and planning. I formed a new chapter last year. The students are easy to motivate about skills, as long as you keep it exciting. We did some community service, (very rewarding). Another teacher and I took a bus of students to Jekyll Island last September. The Fall Leadership Conference was very organized and informative. I think you will learn a lot of valuable information. Good luck with your newly formed chapter.
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