Dear SkillsUSA Advisor, (SkillsUSA 2009-2010 #8) NO attachments with this message
Item #1: Membership Dues Deadline is January 31!
This is a reminder that you must submit your SkillsUSA Maryland membership by
January 31, 2010. The instructions provided by SkillsUSA are listed below. When you finish the online membership process be sure to press the “Submit” button and delete any previous year’s membership information before logging out.
For schools using block (fall/spring semester) schedules ONLY:
Chapters currently welcoming new spring semester members will have until February 5, 2010, to add new members to the 09-10 membership rosters. Chapters using a block (semester) schedule must submit Fall semester membership information by the regular January 31 deadline.
Please do not hesitate to contact Elaine Bradley, State Financial Officer, with any membership payment questions: ehbradley@gmail.com or 410-535-7417 (work) / 443-532-4351 (cell).
How to Register Electronically
Register students and professional members quickly and easily on our Web site. Using online registration makes it easier to register for state or national conference later in the year.
To register electronically, follow these steps:
3. Login at www.skillsusa-register.org. Type in e-mail address and password, then go to the Membership tab. If you are a New User: click Create Login. Select your state, select your school and enter your e-mail address. Click Create Login and the system will send you a password.
New Chapter (school): If you are a new chapter and your school is not shown in the drop-down list of schools for your state, call the national headquarters at (800) 355-8422 or e-mail Judy Garrison at jgarrison@skillsusa.org to request that your school be added to the database (provide advisor name, school name, address and telephone number). Students may type in membership, but do not share your password with students.
Once logged in, please follow the instructions posted online for entering your membership.
Note: When finished entering your members, click the button that says Submit to National Office. This completes online registration and lets the national headquarters know your membership is ready to be downloaded into our database.
Check out this new chapter flier.
Payment Requirements & Options
By submitting membership online, you are agreeing to pay SkillsUSA membership fees. The membership year runs annually September 1 through August 31, and services will begin when membership is received. You may pay for membership by using a credit card, check or purchase order.
If paying by check, send a copy of your roster with your check. If using a purchase order, enter the PO number in the Payment Option box on the Web site. If paying by VISA or MasterCard, enter your credit card information as requested (you need send nothing to the national headquarters).
Purchase orders are accepted online, but full payment must be received by March 2, 2009, in order for your students to be eligible for district, state or national competitions or to serve as national voting delegates or national officer candidates.
No purchase orders are accepted after March 2. After March 2, all membership must be pre-paid by credit card or check.
Note: Please follow up with your school accounting office to be sure your SkillsUSA membership invoice is paid.
How to Register Using the SkillsUSA Membership Roster
SkillsUSA’s Membership Roster (Form 10) is an enrollment form that can be completed and mailed to the national office with payment, as an alternative to online registration. Follow the instructions on the form to complete the roster. One copy is included in this Membership Kit.
You may photocopy the roster or download the form from: www.skillsusa.org/join/joinbymail.shtml
Submitting the Roster
Please note: All membership payments are now received at a secure lock box in Atlanta. Mail your roster with a check, money order or purchase order to cover the cost of both state and national dues. SkillsUSA will process the roster, begin membership services and forward dues and rosters to the state association.
Mail two copies of ALL rosters/invoices and payments to:
SkillsUSA Inc. See address in Message #9
P.O. Box 100491
Atlanta, GA 30384-0491
Item #2: Board of Directors Election February 1
A web link to SkillsUSA Maryland Board of Directors election ballots will be sent to all lead advisors Monday, February 1, 2010. Board candidate biographies have already been sent. Remember: you will not receive candidate bios or an invitation to vote unless you are listed as your local chapter lead advisor. If you have not received candidate bios please contact Greg Solberg at solbergg@careertech.net
Charles S. Wallace
Director, HOSA & SkillsUSA
Student & Assessment Services
Career Technology and Adult Learning
Maryland State Department of Education
410-767-8872
(fax) 410-333-2099