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48 Cards in this Set
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Which club officer collects membership dues?
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treasurer
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In the absence of the president, who carries out the duties of the president?
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vice-president
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In what year was VICA offically founded?
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1965
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What is the Skills USA motto?
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Preparing for leadership in the world of work.
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What part of the Skills USA emblem represents the challenge of modern technology and the need for continuous education?
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orbital circles
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The Skills USA creed states: I believe in the dignity of what?
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work
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Which of the Skills USA colors represents the union of the states and the chapters?
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Blue
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In the Skills USA emblem the hand represents what?
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individual
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In the Skills USA emblem the industrial society is represented byw hat?
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gear
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In the Skills USA emblem the Torch represents what?
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knowledge
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Which officer displays and explains the torch as a part of the OPening and Closing Ceremony?
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treasurer
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Which officer displays and explains the hands in the Opening and Closing Ceremony?
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vice president
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Skills USA is the national organization for students enrolled in what type of education?
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trade, industrial, technical and health occupation education
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Which part of the emblem denotes a belief in democracy, liberty, and the Amercian way of life?
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shield
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What are the Skills USA colors:
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Red, White, Blue, Gold
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What is the name of the Executive Director of National Skills USA?
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Steve Lawrence
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What is a list of items to be covered in a meeting called?
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agenda
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What is the term that means to add or delete something from the motion by another motion?
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amend
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What is the term for a written vote, usually made in secret?
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ballot
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What does the abbreviation "NLSC" stand for?
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National Leadership and Skills Conference
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What is the act of getting together for ameeting or to call a meeting to order?
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convene
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What is a discussion in which members present arguments for opposite sides of the issue?
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debate
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What do you call permission to speak to the group?
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have the floor
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What is the number greater than half of all votes cast by the voting members?
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majority
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WHat term means a formal proposal for action?
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motion
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What is a statement made by a member when that member believes it is time to vote on a motion?
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call the question
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What is the motion to postpone making a decision on a motion being discussed?
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table the question
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Which officer holds and explains the shield in Opening Ceremony?
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parliamentarian
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What is a voting method in which members rise to signify yes or no on the motion?
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standing vote
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What is the written record od what is said and done during the meeting?
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mintues
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How many Skills USA regions are there in the US?
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5
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What term refers to the formal guidelines used in conducting a meeting?
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parliamentary procedure
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A special committee to consider a single matter or event is known as what?
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AD HOC
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Business left over from a previous meeting is considered what?
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unfinished business
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The first item on the agenda of a meeting is?
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call to order
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A written document of the principles and laws governing the operation of an organization is the definition of what?
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constitution
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The number of members that must be present for business meeting to be conducted legally is called what?
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quorum
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What is required after a motion has been made before it can be discussed?
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a second
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What officer of an organization notifies members of scheduled meetings, keeps and reads the minutes, files copies of committee reports and handles correspondence?
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secretary
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What type of committee deals with regular and continuing matters of an organization such as professional development and ways and means?
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standing committee
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The word parlimentary comes from the French word parler which means what?
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to speak
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What is the offical Skillis USA dress fro women in addition to the red Skills USA blazer, sweater, or windbreaker, the clear seamless hose, and black shoes?
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white collarless blouse, black skirt or black dress slacks
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What is the official Skills USA dress for men in addition to the red Skills USA blazer, sweater, windbreaker, and the black or cordovan shoes?
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white dress shirt, black tie, slacks and socks.
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Skills USA program of work is made of seven components. Name three of the seven
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Professional development
Community Service Employment Ways and Means Skills USA Championships Public Relations Social Activities |
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Through a knowledge of our nation's heritage and the practice of democracy, what do Skills USA students develop?
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patriotism
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Repute means to have a what?
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good reputation
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Established in 1979, this center serves as headquarters for National Skills USA and houses administrative offices, facilities for the publishing and distribution of leadership training materials and conference facilites?
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The Skills USA National Leadership Center
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Name the two types of contest that can be conducted at the local level?
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occuptional skills contest, leadership contests
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