The CASA SkillsUSA Chapter roared to life on Tuesday, September 10, with its first student-lead meeting of the year. The air was electric as our newly minted officers took center stage, kicking things off with an eye-catching symbolism demonstration of the SkillsUSA logo.
Meet Your SkillsUSA Officers for 2024-2025
This year’s stellar lineup of officers includes:
- Darrisa Horton (President)
- Lia Washington (Vice-President)
- Lily Center (Reporter)
- Mackenzie Wishion (Secretary)
- Aaron Martinichio (Treasurer)
- Cristian Quintana (Historian)
- Joseph Puerto Peralta (Parliamentarian)
Mark Your Calendars!
After wowing us with their logo presentation, our officers dropped some important dates to remember:
- October 8, 2024: Next CASA SkillsUSA chapter meeting
- November 14, 2024: SkillsUSA membership dues ($20) deadline
- February 24, 2025: SkillsUSA Northwest Regionals at Wilkes Community College
- April 9-11, 2025: SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference at the Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
October: A Month of Thrills and Skills
Hold onto your hats, because October is shaping up to be action-packed:
1. Penny Wars (During October): It’s academy vs. academy in this twist-filled fundraiser!
– Goal: Collect the most pennies
– Plot twist: Silver coins in opponents’ jars cancel out pennies. Let the strategy games begin!
2. CCC&TI Fall Festival (October 24): We’re bringing our A-game!
– Health and Life Sciences Academy: Free vital checks (Who doesn’t love a free health check?)
– Engineering Academy: Robot demonstrations (Prepare to be amazed!)
– Advanced Technologies Academy: Candy distribution and a jaw-dropping SkillsUSA digital presentation.
3. Halloween Party (October 31): For SkillsUSA members only
– Food, music, and costumes galore!
– Remember: This is a peanut-free zone, so leave your PB&J at home!
Meeting Finale: Spin to Win!
The meeting concluded with a bang as attendees spun a digital prize wheel, vying for goodies from last year’s SkillsUSA National Competitions in Atlanta, GA. The excitement was palpable as students eagerly awaited their turn to spin and claim their prizes.
As we embark on this new academic year, the energy and enthusiasm of our SkillsUSA chapter are truly inspiring. With a calendar full of exciting events and opportunities for growth, we’re set for an unforgettable journey. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember – in SkillsUSA, we’re not just building skills, we’re crafting futures!
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