MVCTC SkillsUSA Chapters Hold 2nd Quarter Meetings
Englewood, OH: The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has four SkillsUSA Chapters on campus. All four chapters held their second quarter meetings the week of October 30, 2023. The emphasis was on understanding all that SkillsUSA offers regarding leadership training, team building, and competition opportunities.
SkillsUSA Chapter 1
SkillsUSA Chapter 1 meeting was on Monday, October 30, with speakers discussing leadership opportunities available by running for a regional officer position. They also conducted teambuilding activities and discussed their fundraiser, Socktober, which collected over 3,000 pairs of socks for Shoes 4th Shoeless. They also collected personal hygiene items for a local charity organization.
SkillsUSA Chapter 1 is the Cosmetology Program with officers
- Kailyn Rohrer (Tippecanoe)
- Brooklyn Day (Vandalia-Butler)
- Danielle Koewler (Vandalia-Butler)
- Sadie Stout (Trotwood-Madison)
- Gabby Kaylor (Huber Heights)
- Bailey Schmit (Ansonia)
- Anna Thomas (Vandalia-Butler)
- Mackenzie Clouse (Twin Valley South)
- Kialey Watson (Tri-County North)
- Cora Middleton (Miamisburg)
- Mrs. Maria Brewer is the SkillsUSA Chapter 1 Advisor
SkillsUSA Chapter 2
The SkillsUSA Chapter 2 meeting discussed the upcoming SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference, where regional SkillsUSA Officers will be elected. Current SkillsUSA Chapter 2 president Ian Pitzer, was elected as a regional SkillsUSA Officer at the 2022 Fall Leadership Conference. He shared his experiences and encouraged new students to get involved with SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA Chapter 2 programs are Auto Collision, Auto Services, Auto Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Precision Machining, Pre-Engineering, Robotics & Automation, and Welding. 2023-2024 SkillsUSA Chapter 2 officers are:
- President – Ian Pitzer (Robotics & Automation/Bethel)
- Vice President - Chase Venters (Precision Machining/Northridge)
- Secretary - Markus Bynum (Auto Collision/Vandalia-Butler)
- Treasurer - Nick Berry (Aviation Maintenance Technician/National Trail)
- Reporter - Jeremy Krick (Precision Machining/Huber Heights)
- Historian - Henry Toschlog (Welding/National Trail)
- Parliamentarian - Tylan Stapelton (Welding/Arcanum-Butler)
- Mr. Ryan Bruss and Mr. Jarrett Walters are the SkillsUSA Chapter 2 Advisors
SkillsUSA Chapter 3
The SkillsUSA Chapter 3 officer team conducted the full SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Ceremony. They demonstrated the Emblem Ceremony, shared the SkillsUSA Framework, discussed the Fall Leadership Conference, and had guest speakers Ashley Combs (Digital Design) and Ian Pitzer. Ashely is running for a regional officer position this year, and Ian was elected as a regional officer last year.
SkillsUSA Chapter 3 programs are Criminal Justice, Digital Design, Graphic Commercial Art, Graphic Commercial Photography, and Firefighter/EMS. 2023-2024 SkillsUSA Chapter 3 officers are:
- President - Trinity Marlatt (Digital Design/Milton-Union)
- Vice President - Isabelle Holp (Firefighter EMS/Brookville)
- Secretary - Paige Halpin (Criminal Justice/Preble Shawnee)
- Treasurer - Keirstyn Schmidt (Graphic Commercial Photography/Eaton)
- Reporter - Madison Lewis (Graphic Commercial Art/Northridge)
- Parliamentarian - Danica O'Brien (Graphic Commercial Photography/Huber Heights)
- Historian - Lillian Poock (Criminal Justice/Northmont)
- Mr. Troy Baker and Mrs. Donita Massing are the SkillsUSA Chapter 3 Advisors.
SkillsUSA Chapter 4
Emily Powell, SkillsUSA Chapter 4 president, introduced guest speaker Mr. Joe Weaver, a 2001 alumnus from the Construction Carpentry program, MVCTC Hall of Fame Inductee, and Construction Superintendent for Level MB Construction. Mr. Weaver shared the importance of Potential, Networking, Integrity, and Honesty.
SkillsUSA Chapter 4 programs are Architectural Design, Construction Carpentry, Electrical Trades, HVAC, and Heavy Equipment Operator. 2023-2024 SkillsUSA Chapter 4 officers are:
- President – Emily Powell (Construction Carpentry/Valley View)
- Vice President – Grant McConnaughey (Construction Carpentry/Vandalia-Butler)
- Officer – Lilian Mihelcic (Architectural Design/Bethel)
- Officer - Gideon Blevins (Electrical Trades/Brookville)
- Officer - Taylan Horrigan (Electrical Trades/Preble-Shawnee)
- Officer – Christopher Hoskins (Construction Carpentry/Miamisburg)
- Mr. Kelly Kramer is the SkillsUSA Chapter 4 Advisor
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. We’re a student-led partnership of education and industry that’s building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. From our mission to our reach, from our brand to our history, learn who we are, what we do and why we do it.
About MVCTC
The MVCTC is a leading educational institution that provides premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations. MVCTC has proudly served the Miami Valley since 1971 and offers a wide range of programs that prepare students for successful careers in various fields.
For more information about MVCTC and its ongoing initiatives, please visit www.mvctc.com.
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