"It's who knows you" Networking Webinar
Join alumna Diane Donaher and business and industry partner Laurie Gostley-Hackett, manager of community relations and philanthropy at Air Products in Allentown, Pa., for an alumni professional development webinar on Networking, Tuesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Learn why "It's not who you know, it's who knows you." Donaher and Gostley-Hackett will share tips and techniques for developing your professional network. This webinar will help you make the most out of your network. This webinar is free. Go to this link to participate. If you cannot attend, the archived webinar will be posted.

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Alumni Coordinating Committee Election Information
Get the information you need about the upcoming elections and proposed amendments. Read it all here.

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May 2012 Alumni Newsletter
The May issue of the Alumni newsletter has been published and is available for download here.

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NLSC Registration and Volunteer Form
Alumni interested in registering and volunteering to help out at this year's National Leadership and Skills Conference can sign up online here.

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Anthem Singer Needed
SkillsUSA is looking for an alumni to sing the National Anthem at the SkillsUSA Night at the Royals Baseball game in Kansas City, MO, June 26, as part of the National Leadership and Skills Conference. Send a CD of you signing the National Anthem to Niki Clausen at the SkillsUSA National Office 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176. Also include your: 1. Name, 2. State, 3. Contact information, and 4. When you were a member of SkillsUSA or VICA. Contact Niki Clausen nclausen@skillsusa.org or 703-737-0639 with questions.

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Alumni Coordinating Committee Minutes
Download the minutes from the latest meeting of the Alumni Coordinating Committee.

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Alumni Pin Design
The updated guidelines for this year's Alumni Pin Design competition can be downloaded here.

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Proven.com offers a website for individuals to showcase their skills and get connected with employers. Those joining Proven.com can create a profile and earn badges based on their SkillsUSA experiences. Create your profile here.

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Alumni & Friends Scholarship
The SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association is offering two annual merit-based $500 scholarships to qualifying students. Get more information here.

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Download your SkillsUSA Alumni membership card!
Every registered alumni member is eligible to download and carry an official SkillsUSA alumni membership card. To download your card, simply click on the following link and print your card to a color printer on any paper or card stock. After you sign the card, you can laminate it for durability, if you like. This card is valid only when the individual is registered with SkillsUSA as an official member in our database.

Download your card now.

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Share Your Big Ideas for Alumni!
Are you a former SkillsUSA member with a passion for the program and a desire to stay involved in future activities? SkillsUSA is looking for new ways to get a greater number of alumni members involved at the local, state and national levels. Please send your alumni recruitment and involvement suggestions to us. Include your name, address, telephone number and email address. All suggestions provided with complete contact information will be entered into a random drawing for a SkillsUSA duffle bag and other logo items.

E-mail your ideas to nclausen@skillsusa.org or call her at 703-737-0639.

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Stay Connected to SkillsUSA News and Updates!
If you are a SkillsUSA current or prospective industry partner who would like to receive a quarterly email bulletin and a link to our online SkillsUSA Champions magazine, don't forget to sign up now as an Alumni & Friends member of SkillsUSA. This free membership will keep you informed about SkillsUSA news and help you to stay connected to SkillsUSA opportunities at the local, state and national levels. Sign up for your free SkillsUSA Alumni and Friends membership today.