Nationals

Nationals this year took place June 22-26 in Kansas City. All of us that had the opportunity to go had a blast. Kimberlee Judd and I (Rachel) went a few days early and attended the 101-201 training were we got to meet a bunch of students and advisors from across the nation. The advisors put on a How not to dress when attending SkillsUSA functions. I was dressed as how not to come to your monthly meetings and wow was I hit... after the skit I felt like a movie star Cameras flashing people jumping in front of me just to get a pic... I don't know what all the fuss was about. haha. Also while we were there a bunch of the officers competed in various competitions.

Prepared Speech: Anthony Mitchell (High School), Justin Workman (College Post Secondary- Took the GOLD MEDAL! congrats!) Both speeches were AMAZING.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Crystal Moore, Hannah Holtry (Weber High School team, Took the BRONZE medal! Congrats Girls!)

Video Productions: Kelsey MacKintosh (Lehi High School team, Took the SILVER medal. YAY!)

also Kimberlee Judd ran for National Officer in the High School Division. and well she won. so Kimberlee Judd is now our Region V.P. a very big CONGRATS to her. She worked hard compaigning all week and did a great job. This also means that Meghan Bingelli has been promoted to High School State President congrats to her as well.

Also a special shout out to our girl Jeslyn who went to nationals and helped out as a delegate and also did 56 pushups for the army people and won an i-pod... one super tough cookie!

We also hit up Worlds of Fun. the amuesment park they have there. We had tons of fun on the roller coasters, and the water rides. We got soaking wet and my freshly dyed red hair quickly turned my white t-shirt a lovely shade of pink!. . . it's all good though cause I love pink! At one point Kim, Bob, and Anthony all traveled off to go play some of the games they have. When Justin, Mallory (Justin's wife) and I showed up they quickly told me to throw a few ( they were playing the game where you have to get the softball in the milk jug. well I tried once... no luck... twice... sunk it. the ball simply just went in. Meaning I won a 15 foot long stuffed snake. Yes it did come back home to Utah on the airplane. Oh we also found the most amazing place to eat. It is called T-Rex cafe and it's like the Rain Forest cafe but Dinosaurs and cooler. It was at an outside mall and unfortunately when we got done eating and were planning on doing some shopping it down poured. By down pour I mean you were soaked in mere seconds. Bob and Clark were glad because it meant they didn't have to wait for us to shop. Haha. So we hid out in the Nike store for awhile. Before quickly hitting the chocolate store and back to the van. It was a Super Hot , super Humid, and Super Fun trip. I would definately recommend it to anyone and everyone. Start saving next year will be here before you know it.

Here are a few pics. If you want to see them all find our group on facebook: Utah SkillsUSA