The SkillsUSA students at the Presque Isle Tech Center are currently collecting children’s books for Aroostook County Action Plan (ACAP). The books will be in the waiting room of the children and family service department.
Submitted by: Amy White
Archive for September, 2008
Children’s Book Collection
September 20, 2008Corn Maze Fund Raiser
September 20, 2008Presque Isle Tech Center is working on a corn maze fund raiser. It will be open to all elementary aged students for $2 per visit to the maze. Free face painting and pumpkins for purchase with assisted pumpkin carving will also be present at the maze.
Submitted by: Amy White
Valentine’s Day Fund Raiser
September 20, 2008The SkillsUSA students at the Presque Isle Tech Center have items donated for a Valentine’s day basket which includes candy, dinner for two, a stuffed animal, and a dozen roses. The students then sell the tickets for a dollar a piece or 6 for $5.
Submitted by: Amy White
Maine Students Help Ronald McDonald House
September 15, 2008The SkillsUSA chapter at the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center in Westbrook, Maine supported their local Ronald McDonald House during SkillsUSA Week. The students made blankets for the home. Ronald McDonald Houses nationwide provide a home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. This year, the students also adopted a nursing home and made many monthly projects according to the needs of the residents.
Submitted by: Darlene Bruns
Christmas Cookie Sale
September 5, 2008We have worked out a deal with our Culinary Arts Department where we sell 2 lb tins of freshly made cookies for Christmas gifts. We usually offer: chocolate chip, oatmeal, sugar, and snicker doodles. The cookies are made and packaged by the culinary students and the orders are taken and delivered by the SkillsUSA members.
Submitted by: Hal Casey
