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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-26 V.I.C.A. ProclamationCity of Mounds View Office of the Mayor PROCLAMATION Commendation to Angie Bainville, Jennie Berhow, Nick Gullikson, Samantha Isaacson, Erik Nelson, Robert Rogers and April Thomas, Members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (V.I.C.A.) WHEREAS, nine hundred students from high schools and technical colleges across the state competed in leadership and occupational skill contests the weekend of March 22-24; and WHEREAS, the students, all members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (V.I.C.A.) Competed in the Minnesota VICA Skill conference, a state level competition for vocational students in trade industrial and health occupations; and WHEREAS, VICA is a nationwide partnership of business and industry, vocational students and instructors; and WHEREAS, VICA'S goal is to motivate students, teach leadership skills, assist teachers in producing quality occupations training and provide quality workers to business and industry; and WHEREAS, Irondale placed third in the state for team competition in "Opening and Closing Business Ceremonies"; and WHEREAS, bronze medal winners were Angie Bainville (MV), Jennie Berhow (MV), Nick Gullikson (AVIV), Samantha Isaacson (MV), Erik Nelson (NB), Robert Rogers (MV) and April Thomas (NB). NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry Linke, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, on behalf of the City Council, does hereby commend the VICA students for their participation and awards received in the VICA state competitions and proclaim Friday, April 26, 1996 as "Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Day" in the City of Mounds View to honor all participants who took place in the Minnesota VICA Skill Conference during March of 1996. Jerry Linke, Mayor City of Mounds View IRONDALE STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE VICA CONFERENCE Nine hundred students from high schools and technical colleges across the state competed in leadership and occupational skill contests the weekend of March 22-24. The students, all members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (V.I.C.A.), competed in the Minnesota VICA Skill Conference; a state level competition for vocational students in trade industrial technical and health occupations. Irondale placed third in the state for team competition in "Opening and Closing Business Ceremonies". Congratulations to these bronze medal winners: Angie Bainville (MV), Jennie Berhow (MV), Nick Gullikson (MV), Samantha Isaacson (MV), Erik Nelson (NB), Robert Rogers (MV), and April Thomas (NB). Over two hundred industry leaders served on technical committees to prepare and administer the hands on competitions and were present to judge events. VICA is a nationwide partnership of business and industry, vocational students and instructors . Its goals are to motivate students, teach leadership skills, assist teachers in producing quality occupations training and provide quality workers to business and industry. For more information please contact: Jerry Yunger Irondale High School 2425 Long Lake road New Brighton 55112 (H) 494-3980 (W)639-6055 Enclosure: Photo with names on backside l -C � ;� � �� o p 4� iti,ck u�,, IArl,;e. `�'��eS �5zrhow �ff7Yld k('i� S oco- jU fvl I Ylk ,Isoccs"