The program will be facilitated by former SkillsUSA Missouri state officers and current officers as available.

Delegate Schedule – Tentative

Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

1:30-2:00 pm – Delegate Check-In

2:00-3:30 pm – Delegate Training Session #1

Friday, Mar 31, 2023

8:00-9:00 am – Delegate Training Session #2

9:00-11:45 am – Ad Hoc Committees

11:45 am-1:00 pm – Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm – Meet the Candidates

2:00-3:30 pm – Annual Business Meeting and State Officer Voting

What is the new candidate program?

This year SkillsUSA Missouri is implementing a new delegate program from the national office. The SkillsUSA Delegate Program engages chapter-identified delegates to represent their respective chapters in introducing, debating, modifying and voting on delegate items that may include organization bylaws, ad hoc committees and the SkillsUSA state officer elections.

Who can be a delegate?

A delegate must be a paid, registered member by the national deadline. You must also be a paid, registered SLSC attendee. Delegates can also be competitors, but schedules should not conflict for the most beneficial experience. State officer candidates may also serve as delegates and vote but must not be seated in the House of Delegates meetings during campaign speeches and problematic questions. Please contact Christy McElwain for more information.

What are the Ad Hoc Committees?

This year we will have three committees. Delegates will be divided into the following committees:

• Fall Leadership Conference- Delegates will ideate how the Fall Leadership Conference in Missouri can develop robust SkillsUSA Framework skills in members and ensure we are growing because individual members are growing.
• State Leadership and Skills Conference- Delegates will discuss what they envision for the future of SLSC in Missouri. They will brainstorm how to help all members in your state have access to a deeply impactful event that develops members to be job-ready, builds connections with business and industry partners, and connects with members’ families during the event.
• Member communication and Social Media- Delegates will give recommendations about how, when, and what to best communicate with former, current, and potential members. This session will gather information from the heart of our association about what information they desire to have and how they will receive it. They will also brainstorm solutions as to how we can maximize the potential of social media platforms. The recommendations could provide solutions for sharing up-to-date, desired, and relevant information with all association stakeholders.