1984 GOAL program manual: a handbook for GOAL coordinators and local sponsors [1983]

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A Handbook lor GOAL Coordinators and Local Sponsors

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PURPOSE OF MANUAL ............................................ 4

GOAL THE BEGINNING Early Background Basic Structure and Philosophy The Launching The Outcome

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WHO DOES WHAT TO MAKE THE PROGRAM WORK Business Council of Georgia responsibilities Georgia Department of Education responsibilities Local sponsor responsibilities Vo-tech school responsibilities Role of the GOAL coordinator GOAL coordinator responsibilities GOAL coordinator activities

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CHOOSING THE SCHOOL WINNER Eligibility requirements Nomination procedures Selection procedures Transmittal procedures

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WHAT TO DO ONCE THE SCHOOL WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN

Staging the recognition event

Transmitting the proper papers

Building confidence .

Grooming a winner

Setting the right attitude Selecting mementos Making travel arrangements

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Attending the GOAL participant

Preparing for the TV program

Hospitality room Photographs

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Knowing what to expect

The interview

The rating

Summing it all up

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HOW THE SCHOOL WINNER PREPARES FOR THE PRIDE AWARD JUDGING 33

Evidence of occupational proficiency Nature of the exhibit .

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Guidelines for the exhibit Timetable .

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Judging criteria

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Winner categories Special awards

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Developing the exhibit

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Exhibit quality

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Assisting the student Exhibit sponsor ..

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Submitting the exhibit

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Using the exhibit . In Summary .

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HOW TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM TO ALL THE SCHOOL'S PUBLICS

Inform student body

Sell the faculty

Contact the local sponsor

Release publicity

Sample news releases Sample proclamation

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE GOAL WINNER 58

APPENDICES

1984 GOAL calendar .... .59

1983-84 State GOAL Committee

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Definitions

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Guidelines for staging the special recognition event 63

Awards

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Previous state GOAL winners



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Previous PRIDE winners

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GOAL Coordinators 1984

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Participating schools



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GOAL Shield Society





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State of Georgia GOAL Shield Society



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GOAL Shield Society chapters

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GOAL Shield Society charter application

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Tips for GOAL winner photographs .

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OFFICIAL FORMS

GOAL Nomination Form 75

GOAL Program Student Evaluation Form I 76

GOAL Program Student Evaluation Form II 77

Student Affidavit ......................................... 78

GOAL Program Transmittal Form 79

GOAL Nominee Student Profile 80

State GOAL Nomination Packet Checklist

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PRIDE Award Exhibit Transmittal Form...........

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PRIDE Award Evaluation Form....................

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PRIDE Exhibits: Guidelines and Procedures for

State Judges ........................................... 84

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PURPOSE OF MARUAL
GOAL, in its simplest form, is an awards program. Any program has three basic elements (1) activities, (2) events and (3) a timetable. This document is intended to be a program manual. It describes the activities required to operate the GOAL program. It also defines the significant events that occur during program administration as well as a calendar of events. Historical and background information is included to provide the essential foundation to administer the program.
Like the GOAL program, the manual is evolutionary. Each year expansion and refinements are made. During the 12 years of existence of the GOAL Program, many developments have occurred. Each year improvements are made. The majority of these are the result of recommendations made by the GOAL Planning Committee, GOAL Coordinators, local sponsors and GOAL contestants. Suggestions for improvement of the GOAL program and the manual are solicited.
This manual is designed for use by both the local sponsoring organization and the vocational-technical school. The activities at the local level are closely integrated. Successful operation requires continuous coordination and cooperation of the school and sponsor. One manual provides identical information to both and should result in improved communication.
This document is the official program manual for GOAL. Procedures, criteria and timelines should be carefully observed. Operational procedures leave significant latitude for innovation at the local level. However, such items as selection criteria and process, student eligibility, deadlines and required documentation should be strictly followed. This will insure that uniformity of standards and objectivity are maintained.
The administration of the GOAL program is relatively complex. Certain activities must be accomplished on a timely basis, using specified procedures and official forms. Each year new personnel are involved in key roles at the local level. This manual should be especially helpful to these individuals. This manual identifies the what, how and when of program operation. We hope you will find it valuable. If the manual is followed, a successful program will result.

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GOAL - ~ BEGIRRING
Early Background
The GOAL program exists today because of the foresight of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education. As the 60s were just ending, the two organizations could see the growth occupational training was beginning to have and the significance it would achieve during the 70s. It became obvious that advancing technology would create a need for additional highly trained workers.
During 1969-70 the chamber held a series of leadership conferences throughout the state. At these sessions business and industrial leaders expressed a desire to spotlight the importance of occupational education and to emphasize the dignity of work in our society. They stressed the need to instill respect for the person who works with both hands and head and of the contributions to our society of artisans, craftsmen, skilled workers, service technicians, secretarial workers and others.
These conferences identified the need for a new medium to spotlight the significance of occupational education. It was suggested that a program be established as the vocationaltechnical counterpart to the Georgia Chamber's STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program, which honors and rewards exceptional high school students heading for college.
Basic Structure and Philosophy
Discussion then began between officials of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education. These discussions centered around the role and responsibilities of the state organizations, program standards, selection process and program implementation. From these meetings came the single most important guideline of the GOAL program -- that the program be first class in every respect. This principle has been adhered to since that time and has resulted in consistently high standards.
Following this agreement, discussion then focused on the state award for the winner. Since automobiles are important in our mobile society and students preparing for employment are typically not in a position to purchase them, a new automobile was selected for the grand prize. An award of this magnitude has helped to elevate the image of GOAL.

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Basic Structure and Philosophy (continued)
The basic role of each state organization was then determined. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce would solicit the involvement of the business and industrial sector, acquire awards and plan the awards banquet. The Georgia Department of Education would devise student selection criteria and procedures and provide for implementation of the program at the school level.
Another early decision that proved to be essential to the dramatic success of GOAL was the publicity aspect. The awards ceremony would be televised during prime time. This allowed Georgians throughout the state to view the event.
The other element that insures success is the cooperative nature of the program. It is an excellent example of a true partnership between business/industry and education. At the state level, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce represents business and industry while the Georgia Department of Education represents the education sector. At the local level, the local sponsor represents the community and the vo-tech school is the education partner.
To develop selection criteria, a committee of area school directors was appointed. This group identified characteristics that are generally associated with leadership. These characteristics were then refined into the criteria used by the screening and selection committees. The basic structure of the program was completed in 1970.
The Launching
To introduce the program to the public and the area vocationaltechnical schools, a Name the Program Contest was held during the winter of 1971. Area school students from throughout the state were invited to suqgest an appropriate name. From more than 400 contest entries the winning name was selected by a committee of eminent members of the news media. The winning name, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), was suggested by Cheryl Aycock, a secretarial student at DeKalb Tech.
The GOAL program began during the 1971-72 school year. A State GOAL Committee was appointed to provide general direction for the program. Due to the close relationship between vocational education and the industrial development of the state, most members were selected from the Industrial Development Council of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Each school director appointed

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The Launching (continued)
a key staff member to coordinate school activities. Sponsors were also obtained for all 25 area vocational-technical schools.
Student selections then began. Since the program design maintains a link between the instructor and student, the first move was left to the instructor. Early in 1972, instructors at all schools nominated their outstanding students. The Screening and Selection Committees were appointed. Each school chose a representative for the state judging and awards program in Atlanta, and the GOAL program was under way.
The 25 winners and their instructors carne to Atlanta for the final state judging on April 17, 1972. A panel of judges representing leaders of business and industry, the news media, state government and other sectors selected the first state winner and four runners-up. Bennie Williams, a first-year electronics student at Albany Tech, was honored as state winner and was presented a new automobile at the first annual GOAL Banquet on April 18, 1972. The grand prize each year has continued to be a new automobile.
The Outcome
Support for the GOAL program is demonstrated each year by the numerous prizes given by business and community leaders to local and state GOAL students. Enthusiasm is also shown by local sponsors and state chamber officials in the effort to insure that proper recognition is given the state's most outstanding vo-tech students. Everybody wins with GOAL!
Through the dedicated efforts of many people who contribute time, money or both to the program, GOAL has expanded and improved each year. A major advancement occurred in 1980 with the addition of the PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence) Award to recognize the importance of excellence in job skills. (The GOAL title is given for excellence in leadership.)
The GOAL Program continues to be one of a kind in the nation. It's quality, visibility and influence continues to improve. The inception and growth of GOAL is a tribute to the significance of vocational education by business and industrial leaders throughout the state. It also signifies a high quality system of vocational-technical schools which contribute in an immeasurable way to both the state's economy and its citizens.

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The Outcome (continued)
During 1982, GOAL materials were distributed to each of the 50 states based on requests from several State Directors of Vocational Education. Discussions were held with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Vocational Association (AVA) relative to a national program. A number of states are working toward implementing a similar program. It is apparent that GOAL has implications beyond the state's borders.

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WHO DOES WHAT "1'0 MAKE TBB PROGAM WORK
The GOAL program is a true partnership between business/industry and education. At the state level the partners are the Business Council of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education. At the local level the partners are the vo-tech school and the local sponsor.
Policy decisions for the GOAL program are made by a volunteer State GOAL Committee composed of various members of the Industrial Development Council of the state council. In making decisions and forming policies, the committee seeks the approval of education's representatives. The committee also welcomes ideas and suggestions from GOAL Coordinators, school directors and local sponsors.
The state GOAL committee obtains a local sponsor for a GOAL program at each vocational-technical school. The sponsor is usually the local business council but in some cases is a civic organization or local business.
As state sponsors and coordinators of the GOAL program, the state council and the department of education assist local sponsors, the vocational-technical schools and all others who cooperate to make the GOAL program the outstanding success that it is.
Specific responsibilities of each group are summarized as follows.
Business Council of Georgia Responsibilities
1. Supplies manuals and other materials to local sponsors and vo-tech schools
2. Provides certificates for presentation to local GOAL winners
3. Names state judges
4. Arranges state judging interviews and the official awards
5. Handles widespread publicity on state GOAL winners
6. Schedules public appearances for GOAL winners whenever feasible
7. Presents plaque to school of state winner

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Georgia Department of Education Responsibilities 1. Promotes the program among the education community 2. Develops and distributes promotional materials 3. Sets schedules for school-related GOAL activities 4. Informs school personnel of the GOAL program and related
activities 5. Develops and disseminates GOAL Program Manual and all
official forms to schools 6. Receives nomination packets from each school, reviews them to
insure completion and compliance with established criteria and forwards nominations to the state judges 7. Provides liaison between the GOAL Coordinator at the participating schools and the Business Council of Georgia 8. Plans state GOAL judging and entertainment/awards activities in cooperation with the Business Council of Georgia
Local Sponsor Responsibilities 1. Names a chairperson 2. Appoints a GOAL committee in conjunction with the chairperson
and a director of the vo-tech school 3. Releases GOAL publicity 4. Obtains local prizes for winners 5. Forms Selection Committee to choose school winner 6. Works with GOAL Coordinator in arranging public recognition
event for local GOAL winners 7. Reports to state council on local representatives in state-
wide GOAL competition 8. Pays expenses of GOAL representative to participate in three
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School Responsibilities
1. Appoints GOAL Coordinator
2. Promotes GOAL program among its students
3. Informs instructors about the program
4. Publicizes and promotes GOAL program locally
5. Names a Screening Committee to review grades of nominees, interview them and select four finalists
6. Arranges appropriate local recognition event for school's GOAL winner and the nominating instructor
7. Supplies data and photographs on the four finalists to the local sponsoring organization along with the name of the one chosen by the Selection Committee to represent the school in state competition
8. Transmits GOAL winner materials to the state office
9. Prepares for state judging and awards activities
Role of the GOAL Coordinator
The key to the success of the GOAL program at the school is the GOAL Coordinator, for the coordinator is the prime mover and organizer of all activities conducted by the school. This individual also provides liaison with the local sponsor to assure a unified effort.
The school's GOAL Coordinator is appointed annually by the director. An appointment is an indication of the director's confidence in the organizational ability of the individual.
The period of service is for one school year, normally from September 1 through the following August. This time frame allows sufficient time for the coordinator to engage in preplanning and postplanning activities.

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GOAL Coordinator Responsibilities
1. Learns program structure, guidelines and procedures
2. Develops a local plan of action (including a timeline)
3. Encourages participation of total school staff
4. Maintains liaison with sponsor
5. Receives and screens nominations
6. Organizes Screening Committee
7. Coordinates Selection Committee activities
8. Assists with local recognition event
q. Transmits required materials to state office
10. Makes preparations for attending state judging
11. Attends state activities with school winner
12. Conducts follow-up activities
GOAL Coordinator Activities
In performing his or her responsibilities, the GOAL Coordinator progresses through a sequence of activities. These activities may be grouped into the following phases.
Familiarization. The GOAL Coordinator should become familiar with every aspect of the GOAL program. This step is essential since the coordinator is the school's source of information and an overall understanding of the GOAL program is necessary to initiate planning efforts. The primary information source is this manual. Read it carefully!
It is vital that the coordinator understand the organization and structure of the program. This includes the committee responsibilities of both the school and sponsoring organization. The state GOAL calendar containing deadline dates of the various activities is also important. Student eligibility requirements and nomination procedures should also be reviewed.

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GOAL Coordinator Activities (continued)
Planning. The second major activity is planning. Since the GOAL program is based on a sequence of events, a school GOAL calendar or schedule must be developed in concert with the state GOAL calendar. Also, joint activities such as the Selection Committee meeting and local recognition event must be determined in cooperation with the sponsoring organization.
The GOAL Coordinator may consider using a committee to assist in planning activities and to suggest new approaches. Previous GOAL winners could provide novel insights from the viewpoint of the contestant. The school's GOAL Shield Society shouldn't be overlooked.
While planning is a continuing activity, the school's GOAL program should be launched with an overall calendar of events. Detailed planning for each activity should be accomplished on a timely basis. Of course, the school director should be appropriately involved.
Promotion. Continuous promotion is essential to the success of the GOAL program. A plan should be developed to promote the program among school staff and the community. Student orientation, staff meetings and school publications should be used. The state office also furnishes audiovisual presentations, posters and other promotional items.
Do not assume that each instructor understands the program. A special staff meeting should be held to insure that all school personnel understand deadlines, nomination procedures, and the selection process.
It is also important to familiarize students with the GOAL program. This helps to build school spirit and emphasizes the importance of vocational-technical education. Each student should be appropriately informed about GOAL at their school orientation session. They should be encouraged to strive for academic excellence so that they may be nominated.
The GOAL program is an excellent vehicle to inform the community about the vo-tech school. Press releases, feature stories, radio/TV spots and group presentations are among the various ways the story can be told. The school's public information coordinator should be involved in any school released publicity. Also, the value of using previous GOAL contestants for public relations purposes should not be overlooked.

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GOAL Coordinator Activities (continued)
Promotion (continued)
A section of this manual is devoted to promotion. It includes sample news releases and other ideas to help make a successful promotional effort. GOAL is one of the best promotional vehicles available to the school.
Organizing. The ability to organize is the primary attribute of a GOAL Coordinator. To carry out all of the activities requires the concerted efforts of many people, but the GOAL Coordinator must orchestrate the total process and assure that well-planned events occur on schedule.
The major activities in which extensive organization is required include
(1) promotion and publicity (2) Screening Committee activities (3) Selection Committee activities (4) local recognition event (5) state judging preparation
The following suggestions are offered to insure effective organization.
(1) Assure adequate lead time. Begin planning early. Each event usually takes longer to prepare for than originally planned.
(2) Develop a plan that includes what is going to be done, who is going to do it and where and when it will take place.
(3) Involve appropriate people in the development of the plan, realizing the success of the program depends on the cooperation of many people.
(4) Maintain communication with all concerned. When people are involved through active communication, they are more concerned and cooperative.
(5) Keep a monthly calendar of activities.
(6) Pay attention to details. Don't assume anything.

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GOAL Coordinator Activities (continued)
Organizing (continued)
(7) Conduct follow-through, making sure that everyone understands their role and responsibilities.
(8) Perform follow-up activities.
Maintaining Liaison with Sponsor. The school and sponsoring organization must work together as a team. This requires a continuous communication effort. Otherwise, confusion of responsibilities is likely to occur.
The school should contact the sponsor to begin joint planning activities. The GOAL Coordinator should contact the school director early in the school vear for guidance as to who should make the initial contact with the sponsor. In some schools the director performs this function in lieu of the GOAL Coordinator.
The major activities planned in conjunction with the sponsor include publicity, choosing the Selection Committee, staging the local recognition event and sponsoring the GOAL contestant at the state judging event. The sponsor is also responsible for validating the school's PRIDE exhibit.
The GOAL Coordinator and sponsor should develop a joint timetable and plan of action. Periodic meetings may be required to assure coordination. The link with the sponsor is vital. Every effort should be made to enhance cooperation and coordination.
Forming Screening/Selection Committees. The GOAL Coordinator is responsible for the organization and operation of the Screening Committee. Preparation for the Screening Committee meeting is possibly the most time-consuming duty of all. This committee interviews all eligible nominees, and the process may be a lengthy one. It is important that the work of this committee be simplified by thorough planning and preparation of materials.

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GOAL Coordinator Activities (continued)
Forming Screening/Selection Committees (continued)
A suggested sequence of activities for the Screening Committee is as follows.
(1) Appoint committee. (2) Establish committee meeting date(s) and time(s). (3) Prepare materials for committee. (4) Establish judging schedule. (5) Orient committee on purpose and procedures. (6) Coordinate judging activities. (7) Thank committee for their services. (8) Announce winners as appropriate.
The Selection Committee is appointed by the sponsor, with input from the school director. The GOAL Coordinator should assist the sponsor in the functioning of this committee and in providing appropriate materials and information.
Encouraging Nominations. The odds of the school's contestant winning the state award are improved with the number of nominations. However, instructors must be encouraged to nominate their best student(s). Every means available (staff meetings, personal contact, written communication) should be used to encourage instructors to make nominations.
Some instructors will be enthusiastic about nominating students, but others will be reluctant. The GOAL Coordinator should assure that every deserving student has an opportunity to compete. This may even require that nomination forms be filled out for instructors.
Instructors should be reminded that the last two state winners were from trade programs. School and state winners are selected from all types of programs. Each instructor has at least one student who deserves nomination.
Creating PRIDE Award. With the inception of the PRIDE Award in 1980, each school now has two chances at winning a state award. The GOAL Coordinator should serve as the catalyst to maximize school resources to design and develop a professional exhibit. A PRIDE committee could be formed to formulate ideas and to work out logistical arrangements.

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GOAL Coordinator Activities (continued)
Creating PRIDE Award (continued) The student and instructor will need assistance in understanding exhibit guidelines ano judging criteria. Also, adequate documentation relative to validation of the exhibit will neea to be completed prior to transmittal to the state office.

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CHOOSING '!'BE SCHOOL WIRRBR
To ensure each GOAL nominee has an equal chance of winning, it is essential that each school follow identical procedures and use the same nomination form. Any deviations may result in disqualification of a school's GOAL nominee.
I. Eligibility Requirements
Only postsecondary level students may participate in the GOAL program. Students enrolled in full time senior plans, extended day programs or college co-op plans are also eligible. To be eligible for nomination a student must be in good standing with the school and must be enrolled full time in the same program during both local selection and state judging. To be considered full time, a student must attend classes at the vo-tech school a minimum of four hours per day, or 20 hours per week. A student enrolled at the time of local selection but who will have graduated at the time of state judging is not eligible. At the time of nomination a student must at least have begun his or her second full quarter so that by the time the Screening Committee meets, a nominee will have received grades for two complete quarters. A student may participate in state judging only once.
II. Nomination Procedures
Nominations can be made by any instructor (occupational specialty or related) teaching full time. As a representative of the school and the state, the winner must exemplify excellence in vocational-technical education. Therefore, an instructor should carefully consider a student's ability to be a statewide representative of vocational education before nominating that student.
Only one instructor may receive credit for nominating a particular student. If two instructors nominate the same student, the last nomination form received by the GOAL Coordinator will be invalidated. The instructor nominating the school winner accompanies the student to state judging and awards activities and receives appropriate recognition.
There is no limit on the number of nominations an instructor can make. All nomination forms should be submitted to the school's GOAL Coordinator prior to March 31 each year.

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Nomination Forms
Only nominations made on the official nomination form will be accepted. The instructor should provide all the information requested on the form, with the exception of the school certification section. Incomplete nominations will be invalidated by the Screening Committee.
Student grades in numerical form should be entered in the blocks provided. In order that all students may be uniformly judged, schools using a grading system other than numerical form (such as A, B, C, etc.) should convert grades to the equivalent numbers. Grades for all courses taken during a quarter should be averaged and entered in the space indicated. If a student has been enrolled for more than four quarters, only grades for the last four quarters should be given. (Instructors should be encouraged to seek the coordinator's assistance if needed.)
A copy of the student's official permanent record must be submitted with the nomination form. This record will be used to verify entry dates, status and grades.
Definitions of student evaluation criteria have been included elsewhere in this manual so that everyone concerned may have a clear understanding of what is meant by each category. Instructors should make every effort to be objective and realistic in their evaluations.
The total score should be entered in the block on the right side of the page. (Maximum score is 40 points.) Space at the bottom of the form has been provided to include other information that could assist the Screening and Selection Committees.
GOAL Coordinators should communicate to instructors that they are ready and willing to assist them in any way possible with nominations. Instructors should be encouraged to seek the coordinator's assistance should there be any questions or problems in completing the forms.
Instructor Evaluation
The instructor evaluates the student's personal traits and occupational competence on a rating scale of one to five. Personal traits include character, attitude, attendance,

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Instructor Evaluation (continued)
leadership, personal appearance and extracurricular activities. Occupational competence includes mastery rate and proficiency level. The maximum total score is 40. Instructors are not required to explain and justify a five rating. (See page 61 for explanation of criteria.)
In the section of the form labelled Other Qualifications, the instructor may also list additional reasons that student should be selected the GOAL winner. The back of the form can be used for this purpose also.
After completing the nomination form, the instructor must sign it. Any form not signed and dated by the instructor will not be accepted.
Nomination Verification
The GOAL Coordinator should date stamp each nomination form received. It would also be helpful to include time of receipt. Before the form is presented to the Screening Committee, the coordinator should verify that all aspects of the nomination are in order, that the form has been properly completed and that the student meets all the necessary eligibility criteria.
III. Selection Procedures
PREPARATION
There is certain information from the official nomination form that should be transmitted to the student evaluation forms before the committees meet. Both student grades and instructor evaluations are entered on the evaluation forms as scaled scores totaling 100 points. This should be done as follows.
Grades -- All grades appearing on the nomination form must be in numerical form with a possible maximum of 100. This numerical value must be converted to a scaled score of a possible 30. Therefore, the grades (average of highest two quarters) from the nomination forms should be divided by 3.33 before the total is transferred to the evaluation form.
Example: The nominee's grade average on the nomination
form is 95.6. The scaled grade is 95.6 = 28.7.
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Nomination Verification (continued)
Instructor Evaluation -- The instructor evaluation scores on the nomination form should be entered in the appropriate block.
COMMITTEES Two committees play key roles in selecting the school winner. These are the Screening and Selection Committees, whose members use student nomination evaluation forms to rate the nominees. A. Screening Committee (five members)
Membership 1. School Director 2. Student Services Coordinator 3. Postsecondary Coordinator 4. Two members who are school coordinators The GOAL Coordinator should not serve as a member of either committee but should make certain that there is an equitable representation of members according to sex and race.
DUTIES 1. Reviews all nomination forms 2. Interviews each nominee 3. Each member rates each nominee 4. Selects four winners for the Selection Committee

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Nomination Verification (continued)
B. Selection Committee (five members)
Membership The membership should be selected by the sponsoring organization and should consist of five representatives from the sponsoring organization and/or business and industry. It is important that this committee have community representation.
DUTIES 1. Reviews nomination forms of four winners 2. Interviews four winners 3. Ranks each winner based on interview 4. Selects top student for state judging
JUDGING
The local judging process involves screening and selection. Both stages involve committees, procedures, criteria and forms. The judging process is summarized below:
Screening Committee (Internal) Using Student Evaluation Form I and the following criteria, each Screening Committee member interviews and numerically ranks all nominees. Grades -- 30 percent (highest grades for any two quarters of the
current school year) Instructor evaluation-- 40 percent (character, attitude,
attendance, leadership, personal appearance, extracurricular activities) Screening Committee -- 30 percent (personal goals, value of training, ability to communicate, enthusiasm, representative qualities and self-confidence.

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Screening Committee (Internal) (continued)
After the inteviews are completed, the scores for each nominee should be averaged and the winner selected from each occupational category. In case of a tie, the committee may elect to break the tie by an additional interview. The committee also has the option of deviating from the four categories if, in the judgement of the committee, the four best students are not being sent to the Selection Committee.
Selection Committee (External)
The Selection Committee interviews the four students chosen by the Screening Committee and selects one of them to represent the school in the state judging. Making its determination on interviews alone, the Selection Committee does not consider the weiqhted data used by the Screening Committee. Using Student Evalualation Form II, each committee member evaluates each of the four students and designates as the school winner the one receiving the highest score.
The information prepared for the Selection Committee's interviews should be in the same form as that used by the Screening Committee. The results of the Screening Committee work should not be made available to the Selection Committee unless specifically requested. This will insure that the Selection Committee is not unduly influenced by the actions of the Screening Committee.
IV. Transmittal Procedures
The GOAL Coordinator is responsible for transmitting to the state office certain data on the school winner by April 20 each year. It is essential that the required data be received in the state office on or before April 20 in order that final preparations may be made for state judging.
The transmittal of information on the winning student should include the followinq.
1. Transmittal Sheet
2. Student Affidavit
3. Official transcript of student's permanent record

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Screening Committee (External) (continued)
IV. Transmittal Procedures (continued) 4. Copy of Screening Committee Evaluation composite score
submitted on Form I 5. Copy of Selection Committee Evaluation composite score
submitted on Form II 6. Student Profile Sheet 7. Black and white glossy photograph of student 8. Nomination Form 9. State GOAL Nomination Packet Checklist The information should be mailed to John H. Lloyd, Director Division of Postsecondary Programs Office of Vocational Education Georgia Department of Education 1766 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334 NOTE: The student will not be eligible for state judging until all these requirements have been met.

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WHAT "1'0 DO ORCB 'I'IIB SCHOOL 111RRBR BAS BEER CIIOSa
A new phase of activities begins once the school winner is selected. Reservations must be made, papers must be filled out, and the student must be specially recognized and groomed for the state judging and awards activities.
Staging the Recognition Event
Recognition of the school winner is one of the first steps toward preparing the student for the state competition. A special recognition event underscores the fact that the student is already a winner at the local level regardless of what happens at the state leve 1.
Because most of the schools prefer to keep the suspense element in the local recognition event until the last moment, the GOAL Coordinator and PR contact should work together to obtain the needed photographs and biographical information before the school winner is named. Mary Callins, coordinator of the program which produced the 1976 state GOAL winner, says that before the four finalists go into the interview session she has a photographer make photoqraphs of each one. That way she doesn't have to concern herself with obtaining a photograph and information about the school winner later and causing suspicion. By taking the PR contact into her confidence, the information can be ready to go to the paper the very next morning following the local recognition event. That's team planning -- and good PR!
The GOAL Coordinator should take the initiative in planning the local recognition event. If possible, the event should be a special one, held specifically for the GOAL program and the local winner. Announcement of the GOAL winner should not be simply an introduction at a meeting held for some other purpose. If a civic club meeting is used to announce the GOAL winner, the meeting should have no purpose except recognition of the local GOAL winner.
Some schools choose to have banquets, and this is perhaps the most special recognition that can be given a local winner. Other schools find that luncheons at which the GOAL winner is the honored guest are quite suitable. The most important consideration for the local recognition event is that it be used totally for spotlighting the local winner and the GOAL program.

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Transmitting the Proper Papers
The GOAL Coordinator is responsible for transmitting to the state office certain data on the school winner prior to April 20 each year. The items include the Transmittal Form, Student Affidavit, Student Profile Sheet, Nomination Form, copies of the Screening and Selection Committees' evaluations, a copy of the official transcript of the student's permanent record, and a black and white glossy photograph of the student.
(Copies of the required forms are included in the appendices of this manual.) It is essential that the required data be received in the state office on or before April 20 in order that final preparations may be made for state judging. The information should be mailed to John H. Lloyd, Director, Division of Postsecondary Programs; Office of Vocational Education; 1766 Twin Towers East; Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
Building Confidence
The more the participant knows about what is going to happen at the state judging, the more confidence the participant will have. Some schools use communications skills classes or similar classes to prepare the student for interview sessions with the state judges. Mary Callins at Coosa Valley Tech presented Sally Hawkins Moore, the 1976 state winner, to an English class for questioning. The questions covered everything from personal tastes in music to stands on current moral issues. Other coordinators use similar classes to help perfect the participant's speech on such subjects as why he or she chose vocational education.
The GOAL Coordinator should obtain a copy of the program of activities for the two days of state judging and awards and become throughly familiar with the schedule. This information should be passed along to the contestant and the nominating instructor so that everyone involved knows what to expect.
Grooming a Winner
Most participants appreciate suggestions on dressing for their interview sessions with the state judges. It is best to advise the students to dress conservatively. For a male, coat and tie is advised, and for a female student a dress or skirt and blouse with a modest neckline.

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Grooming a Winner (continued)
It should be remembered that the judges are looking for the best possible representative of vocational education and appearance plays a part in the image the participant projects. In making their choice, the judges consider the image the student will convey as an ambassador of vocational education.
The GOAL Coordinator should discuss with the participant what the judges will be looking for as they make their evaluations. In addition to appearance, the judges will consider a student's ability to communicate. They will also be impressed by enthusiasm. The judges will also want to know about a student's goals -- life as well as career. It is important that the student knows the career direction he or she wants to take and the steps needed to get there. These are some of the things which rate high on the judge's list of consideration. The GOAL Coordinator, no doubt, will add other criteria to the list.
Setting the Right Attitude
Every GOAL contestant goes to the state judging as a winner the top student at his or her school. But only one goes horne as the state winner. The GOAL Coordinator must strike a careful balance in preparing the participant's mental attitude toward the competition. The contestant shouldn't come to the state finals overly confident. The coordinator should encourage an "I can win" spirit but at the same time must prepare for "a someone else might win" attitude. After all, the odds of winning are 29 to one. In setting a proper attitude the coordinator can rely on the philosophy of "do your best and you'll have nothing to regret."
As the prestige of the state GOAL title grows, so does the competition among the schools. Every school wants the state winner! Contestants should not be made to feel they must bring horne the title or else they have let their school down. GOAL Coordinators can insure against such pressure by reminding their students that they are winners and will still be winners after the state judging is over. The GOAL student should be assured that the school will be just as proud of him or her with or without the state title.

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Selecting Mementos
Each year the schools are requested to acquire or develop an appropriate memento for each of the GOAL contestants. These are presented to the students as added remembrances of the GOAL program.
The memento may be a locally manufactured product or one designed and produced by the school. Many schools provide personalized mementos.
A total of 31 mementos is requested, for one will be displayed in the hospitality room to show the schools' contributions. The mementos should be delivered to the designated location on the first day of the state GOAL activities. (A notice with complete delivery instructions is sent to each GOAL Coordinator prior to departure for state judging.) It is important that the delivery schedule be met as time is required to assemble packets for contestants.
Making Travel Arrangements
The GOAL Coordinator should meet with the local sponsor to discuss payment of travel costs and make appropriate arrangements for the trip to the state judging in Atlanta.
Hotel reservations for each contestant are made by the Business Council of Georgia. All other reservations for school personnel should be made by the GOAL Coordinator, except when the nominating instructor and the GOAL student will share the same room. That information should be communicated to the council so that the instructor's name can be included with the student's reservation. As early as possible, the GOAL Coordinator should meet with the school director to determine hotel requirements for school personnel making the trip to Atlanta and reserve an adequate number of rooms. It is not necessary to wait until after the local recognition event to make hotel reservations, for the individual names can be furnished later. When reserving a block of rooms, the coordinator should tell the hotel that the reservations are for the GOAL program.
Other details that will need the GOAL Coordinator's attention prior to state judging are the following.
(1) Make sure the contestant has appropriate dress. The GOAL Coordinator should advise the student concerning the kind of clothes to take to Atlanta for the state activities. The travel wardrobe should include casual clothes as well as dress attire.

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(2) Help prepare the contestant and instructor by reviewing slides or videotape of previous state judging and awards activities.
(3) Order banquet tickets from the state council. (The contestant's ticket will be ordered by the local sponsor.)
(4) Complete arrangements for PRIDE exhibit.
(5) Communicate with GOAL Shield Society members, encourage their attendance at this annual event.
Attending the GOAL Participant
It is to the GOAL Coordinator that the participant and nominating instructor look for moral support and advice. It is especially important that the coordinator be with the participant at critical moments, such as at the time the nine finalists are named. Being omitted from the running for the top award is a big letdown for the student who is left out. The coordinator should certainly be with the student when the finalists are named, for the student will need reassurance if left out of the final judging and encouragement if left in.
The contestant should be encouraged to relax as much as possible. The school and community should not expect the student to win--only to do his or her best.
Preparing for the TV Program
During the televised portion of the awards activities the state GOAL winner and four finalists will be interviewed by the TV host. A brief biographical sketch on each student is furnished the TV station as a source for questions. Contestants and instructors may anticipate typical questions about vocational education, the vo-tech school, the instructional program, the occupational field, job opportunities and career plans.
The GOAL Coordinator, nominating instructor and contestant should discuss possible questions and possible answers prior to state judging. This will further instill confidence in the student and insure a successful outcome during the GOAL awards.

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Hospitality Room
The contestant should be encouraged to take full advantage of the hospitality room. It is a good place for relaxing as well as meeting and getting to know other participants. Refreshments are available whenever the suite is open, and contestants, instructors, GOAL Coordinators and other registered participants are invited to enjoy them.
Photographs
Contestants should be made aware that photographers will be on duty throughout the State activities. Candid shots will be made and perhaps interviews will be requested. Photographs and excerpts from the interviews may be used in a media presentation to be shown at the GSS reception held prior to the Awards Banquet.
A photograph of the entire group will be taken and presented to each contestant as a keepsake of the 1984 GOAL activities. In addition, individual photos will be taken prior to each interview.
Knowing What to Expect
Ellen Coody, Executive Director of the Georgia Vocational Association, has served as both a panelist and judge for the state GOAL competition. She has a good feel for the qualities that comprise a state winner. Following are her comments on the state selection process.
The Interview. The judges select one member to serve as doorkeeper. This person greets the student and introduces him or her to the other judges. Everyone is always ready to shake hands, so the GOAL Coordinator should prepare the students for this by explaining the rules of handshaking. If the young women wish to shake hands they should do so first. If they do not feel comfortable doing so it is no crime not to.
After introductions are finished, the doorkeeper asks the student to be seated. Usually the chairs are arranged in a circle to make the sudent feel like a part of the group. Every attempt is made to make the participant comfortable. The judges do not want the student to feel intimidated.

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The purpose of the interview session is to select a goodwill ambassador for vocational education. The first thing the judges look for is poise because the GOAL winner will be traveling and constantly meeting new people. The contestant who walks into the interview session and copes well with the introduction to the judges is off to a good start.
Another thing the judges look for is appearance. Vo-tech students are business people, and therefore their attire should represent business dress. Suits and ties for the men and dresses for the young women are suggested.
The judges also try to determine how well the student talks. By asking open-ended questions, they obtain a great deal of information. There are always certain questions that come up because their answers give the judges much of the information they need to make their decisions. These include the following.
What are your goals? How do you plan to achieve them?
What do you like about vocational training?
How does vocational education help the economy?
Do you have any idea of the type salary you will be able to command?
Where do you plan to work?
The judges are looking for a true student of vocational-technical education -- a person who is looking to vo-tech as a way of improving and becoming a self-sufficient citizen. Since the GOAL student will be an ambassador for vo-tech, the judges feel that that person should understand what vo-tech is all about and respect and appreciate it.
Then the judges ask questions to find out about the individual as a person. They want to know something about the student's goals. They need to know if the person would have family support if he or she is named state winner.
Almost always, the judges ask a question such as, "If you were elected the GOAL winner, what would you like to share as the most

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rewarding thing vocational education has done for you?" Since the same set of criteria is used at each school to choose the local winner, the state contenders are fairly equal in qualifications. What the judges are looking for are the little things that cause one student to stand out above all the rest.
The rating. After spending about 10 to 15 minutes in each interview, the judges evaluate the student. Using a predetermined scoring system, the judges award points to criteria. Each student is rated according to the same set of criteria and the scoring system alone determines the winner.
Summing It All Up
The qualities the judges at the state competition look for are maturity, dependability, sincerity and commitment. The GOAL contestant who shows these qualities to the judges stands a good chance of becoming the state winner.
It is important to recognize the contributons made by various individuals or organizations to the GOAL Progam. Appropriate thank-you letters should be sent by the GOAL Coordinator and the contestant.
The school should recognize the student for representing the school at the state competition. The student council or the GOAL Shield Society could be involved in the planning. Also, the school winner should be included in the school's promotional activities during the remainder of the year.

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BOll THE SCHOOL WIRRBR PREPARES FOR TBE PRIDE AWARD JUDGIRG
Beginning with the 1980 GOAL Progam, an award was given to the student demonstrating the highest degree of occupational competence. Known as the PRIDE Award, the name is an acronymn for Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence. The award is made only at the state level.
The name PRIDE was chosen to connote the dignity of work and the importance of craftsmanship. The award emphasizes both occupational proficiency and rate of learning. These criteria appear on the nomination form under the headings Mastery Rate and Proficiency Level.
Although announcement of the winner and four runners-up is handled in the same fashion as the GOAL Award, the judging process is separate. Judging is done by members of the Industrial Development Council of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Selection of the winner is made solely on the basis of an exhibit.
Evidence of Occupational Proficiency
In addition to the instructor's evaluaton of the student's mastery rate and proficiency level on the nomination form, an exhibit is required to verify or support the evaluation. This exhibit should be designed and developed jointly by the nominating instructor, the GOAL student and the GOAL Coordinator. Other school personnel, e.g. communications skills instructor, may be involved as necessary. Also, the advisory committee for the specific occupational program may be consulted for ideas and suggestions. It is important to understand that while the design and format of the exhibit may be accomplished with assistance from school and advisory personnel the evidence presented to indicate the student's occupational proficiency must be solely the work of the student.
While an instructor evaluates mastery rate and proficiency level for each student nominated, an exhibit is not developed in connection with each nomination. It may be prudent for each student nominated to begin thinking about an exhibit, but serious effort should not be exerted until the four school finalists are selected. A planning committee should be formed at this point to explore ideas and to formulate a plan. Actual work on the exhibit cannot begin, of course, until the school winner is named. Planning time can be maximized, however, without exerting unnecessary effort.

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Nature of the Exhibit
The exhibit should include two sections -- School Evidence and Student Evidence. The School Evidence should substantiate the student's mastery rate or rate of skill acquisition. This section should also indicate the knowledge gained by the student while enrolled in school in contrast to that learned elsewhere, e.g. self-taught, on-the-job training, military service or other schools.
The major section of the exhibit should contain evidence of occupational mastery, with both proficiency level and breadth highlighted. The student's manipulative capability and understanding of theory should be demonstrated.
Section I, School Evidence, could include such items as progress charts, grades, student exams, etc. This information should indicate the rate of learning of the contestant relative to the typical student and should also substantiate the student's occupatonal competence at the time of school enrollment.
Section II, Student Evidence, should display skill level, diversity of skills and understanding of the related theories and principles. The exhibit should also demonstrate that the student's knowledge is current with the state-of-the-art. The student may elect to supplement a project by a notebook containing technical specifications, project design, assembly steps, procedures and/or techniques. This notebook could contain such evidence as photographs, printouts and drawings.
Guidelines for the Exhibit
The following guidelines must be observed.
1. The exhibit should be submitted in two sections, Section I, School Evidence and Section II, Student Evidence. Section I should be contained in a notebook.
2. School Evidence should indicate the student's mastery rate and substantiate the student's occupatonal proficiency at the time of enrollment. Page one of the notebook should contain the following.
(a) Student's name (b) Instructional program (c) Occupational objective (d) School entrance date

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(e) Projected graduation date (f) Previous educational background (g) Work experience (h) Total months in training at the time exhibit is
developed (i) Amount of time to complete PRIDE exhibit
3. Student Evidence should indicate the student's proficiency level and diversity of skills.
4. The student must perform, without assistance, all work as demonstrated by the occupational proficiency section.
5. Section II should contain evidence of the student's theoretical understanding of the occupational skills as well as currentness of the skills.
6. The exhibit should be no larger than five feet wide by three feet deep.
7. Exhibit information should be attached on a five inch by nine inch card. This information should include school's name, student's name, instructional program and exhibit's name. Other identification and information, symbols and instructions, may be included as appropriate to enable the viewer to gain a functional understanding of the exhibit.
8. The exhibit should be designed for easy transportability.
9. The judging area will contain tables four feet wide to accommodate exhibits. However, the exhibit may be designed to rest on the floor provided it occupies a floor space not to exceed three feet by five feet.
10. The School Evidence, Section I, should be verified and validated by the school director.
11. The Student Evidence, Section II, should be verified and validated by the chairperson of the sponsoring organization.
12. Section II verification and validation requires on-site observation by a sponsor's representative. This entails observation and documentation of the student's performance.

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13. The exhibit should be submitted to the designated official during the state judging and awards event.
14. The exhibit should be attractively designed, as it will remain on display during the state judging and awards activities.
15. All exhibit materials will be returned at the conclusion of the display.
16. Exhibits will be judged by Industrial Development Council members or representatives knowledqeable in the occupational area.
17. Creativity and initiative will be considered by the judges in evaluatinq exhibits.
Timetable
The instructor and student should begin initial planning on an exhibit at the time of nomination. More extensive planning and preparation should be done if the student is named a finalist by the school Screening Committee. This will insure adequate time to develop a high quality exhibit. Actual construction of the exhibit should begin only after the student is announced the school winner. The exhibit must be submitted for state judging at the time designated by the state office. Exhibits may not be removed from the exhibit area prior to the announced date and time.

Judging Criteria

State judges shall use the following criteria in evaluating exhibits.

Criteria

Description

1. Manipulative skills

The ability of the student to perform operations and job procedures at a level acceptable to an employer

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Judging Criteria (continued)

Criteria 2. Theoretical knowledge 3. Mastery rate
4. Diversity of skills
5. Currentness of skills 6. Creativity 7. Exhibit
comprehensiveness

Description
Evidence that the student understands the theories, principles or cognitive dimensions of the occupation
Criteria dealing with how fast a student learns his or her particular craft. The exceptional student will have a high skill acquisition rate.
The breadth of the student's occupational knowledge. This indicates the student has a good understanding of all skills relative to his or her chosen occupation.
An indication of whether the skills displayed are current or consistent with the state-of-theart. Obsolete skills are taboo.
Originality displayed in the design of the exhibit and in the use of occupational skills
Criteria answering the following questions?
.Does the exhibit display skill level?
.Does the exhibit display skill diversity?
.Are skills up to date?
.Is the exhibit complete?
.Is the exhibit professionally and attractively put together?

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Winner Categories
The PRIDE judges will select the State PRIDE winner and will also determine exhibits designated as second through fifth place. Judges also have the option of designating up to five exhibits as "honorable mention". Therefore, ten of the 30 exhibits will receive ribbons. See page 64 for complete listing of PRIDE awards.
State PRIDE judges collectively determine all winners. At least one judge will have specific occupational expertise on the assigned exhibit. Judges are selected based on broad and recent knowledge of that occupation.
Special Awards
The quality of the exhibits has increased so significantly over the years that a major effort is underway to increase the amount of recognition given as well as the prizes awarded. To this end, a new category of awards is being considered which will overlay the existing PRIDE awards. Judging and awards would be sponsored by various companies and organizations. Criteria for awards would be set by the organization providing the award and would be approved by the State GOAL Committee.
Organizations which promote quality workmanship, vocational education, improved productivity, economic development, occupations, professions, trades and crafts would sponsor their own specific awards.
Each organization would establish approved judging criteria and judge those exhibits that fall in their area of interest. This judging would be accomplished after the PRIDE judging has been completed but before any information on PRIDE judging outcomes has been released. Each organization would provide an appropriate prize or award such as cash, product or other form of recognition.
Plans are being developed to implement this procedure during this year's activities. As these plans are finalized, GOAL Coordinators will be kept informed.
Developing the Exhibit
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the student, nominating instructor, GOAL Coordinator, and Craft and/or Program Advisory Committee. Another source is the slides from previous exhibits. These slides are available from the state office.
In designing the exhibit, three central thoughts must be kept in mind. First, identify what occupational expertise the exhibit is to communicate. Second, use the state judges' criteria as a guide. Remember the state judges will rate the exhibit on each item. Third, identify the optimum method of communicating this criteria to the judges.
As with planning, the student is not necessarily required to perform all work on the exhibit. For example, a machine shop student may decide to display various metalworking projects on a display board. The woodwork may be performed by the carpentry class. Painting may be performed by the auto body class. Lettering on the exhibit may be done by the graphics class. Photographs may be made by the school media specialist. However, all metalworking projects displayed must be done totally by the machine shop student. As a general rule all work on the exhibit relating to the specific occupation must be done solely by the student. Work done by others must relate to those exhibit aspects that improve the attractiveness and presentation of the display.
Another point that should be considered is ease of transportation. The exhibit should be designed for easy break-down or disassembly for transporting to and from the state judging. Winning exhibits are also eligible for display at the Georgia Vocational Conference Exhibit and in the State Capitol during National Vocational Education Week. Therefore, the ease with which the exhibit is moved should be considered from the beginning.
Exhibit Quality
The exhibit will, in effect, represent both the student and school. It will be viewed by GOAL contestants, school personnel, judges (GOAL and PRIDE), Industrial Development Council members of the state chamber and others. The winning exhibit will be seen by both banquet and television audiences. It is important that the exhibit be attractive, well planned and representative of in-depth occupational knowledge.

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Assisting the Student
The student will need the help of the GOAL Coordinator in planning and developing the exhibit. The use of a planning committee has been previously mentioned. The better the understanding the student has of the exhibit guidelines and judging criteria, the better the chances of winning. It is important that the exhibit guidelines and judging criteria be carefully explained to the student and the instructor. It would be helpful to copy the entire section of the manual on PRIDE and provide the copies to both student and instructor.
Exhibit Sponsor
The concept of soliciting a local sponsor for the exhibits should be explored. For example, a local auto parts house may elect to sponsor an automotive mechanics exhibit. The exhibit sponsor could provide funds and/or components for the exhibit. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is the occupational proficiency of the student that is being judged and not the elaborateness of the display. Don't let anything overshadow this.
Submitting the Exhibit
Exhibits may be submitted to the designated location based on the published set-up schedule. The PRIDE Exhibit Transmittal Form must be presented to exhibit coordinators before the exhibit may be entered. Remember that this form is an official affidavit which requires the signatures of the student, instructor, school director, and chairperson of the sponsoring organization.
Prior to departing for state judging, the coordinator should make sure that the exhibit is complete and that the transmittal form has been properly completed. This attention to detail could prevent embarrassment to the school.
Using the Exhibit
To develop a high quality exhibit requires considerable time and effort. While the primary purpose of the exhibit is for the PRIDE judging, there are many other possibilities that should be explored. The state display at the Georgia Vocational Association exhibits and the vocational education exhibit at the State Capitol have already been mentioned. There are other opportunities for exposure such as in shopping centers or malls,

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local fairs, public buildings, courthouse, library, post office, etc. Also, many vocational-technical schools have excellent space for display in the central lobby, foyer, student center, etc.
Don't forget to use photographs and news articles about the exhibit. A good exhibit can be interesting and newsworthy. Some schools are displaying photographs of each year's exhibit in a prominent location.
In Summary
Keep foremost in mind that the PRIDE exhibit is a display of occupational proficiency. Initial planning of an exhibit should begin at the time of nomination and more extensive planning and preparation done as the nominee progresses in the school competition. By the time the school winner is announced the planning stages should be over and the actual work ready to begin. Understand that while the design and format of the exhibit may be accomplished with assistance from school and advisory personnel, the evidence presented to indicate the student's occupational proficiency must be soley the work of the student.
The exhibit should include two sections -- School Evidence and Student Evidence. Keep in mind also that history shows an impressive, attractive exhibit without sufficient documentation rarely places. The key is a School Evidence Notebook containing materials that substantiate a student's occupational qualifications and proficiency. See page 84 for the Guidelines and Procedures for State Judges.
The exhibit should be designed for easy break-down or disassembly for transporting to and from state judging. Back up power sources, if applicable, should also be considered in the event of a power shortage on the judging site.
The exhibit will represent both the student and the school. It is important that it be attractive, well planned and representative of in-depth occupational knowledge. In summary, it is an exhibit that represents the quality of vocational education taught in Georgia's network of postsecondary vocational-technical institutions.

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BOll 'TO PROIOrE '!'BE PROGRAM
'TO ALL "fttE SCHOOL Is PUBLICS
The success of the GOAL program depends upon how well it is promoted both internally and externally. The most effective program is planned with year-round promotional activities. First, the program should be promoted by the GOAL Coordinator to the instructional staff and student body so that everyone in the school is fully aware of the program and of nominating procedures. If the best students are to compete, then adequate promotion must be made to insure that they are nominated.
Mary Callins, GOAL coordinator at Coosa Valley Tech, is reputed to run an exceptionally well-organized program. The fact that Coosa Valley had the 1976 state GOAL winner is testimony to the effectiveness of her program. Step by step, here's how Mary puts together a winning program.
Inform Student Body
The fall student orientation is one of the few occasions the entire student body is gathered in one place. Mary takes full advantage of the opportunity to tell the students about the GOAL program at that time. The students then know there is a goal to work toward. This knowledge builds enthusiasm and promotes scholarship.
Sell the Faculty
Since it is the instructor who is the key to a student's being nominated, the instructor must be sold on the program and on participating in it. The program is initially promoted to the faculty through a letter urging the instructors to nominate their most outstanding students, noting the philosophy of the program and explaining eligibility requirements. She attaches two nomination forms and offers help if there are any questions.
Mary then follows up the letter with a staff meeting pitch for participating in the program. Through all contacts with instructors, Mary reminds them of the need to nominate students and builds enthusiasm for the state competition by reiterating, "We can do it!" (And they can -- and did!)

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Contact the Local Sponsor
Mary plans an early meeting with the school director and with the Rome Chamber of Commerce, the local sponsor. She and J. D. Powell, director of Coosa Valley Tech, discuss the composition of the Screening Committee and the GOAL calendar.
Mary has found that it is helpful to give the director -- and the chamber president -- a one-page calendar which they can have close at hand, perhaps on top of the desk rather than hidden away in the manual.
In a meeting with the chamber officials, Mary explains the operation of the program and discusses details such as arrangements for the local recognition dinner. It is known early, therefore, who will handle each detail of the program and where the local recognition dinner will be held.
Release Publicity
Mary works with the person coordinating the school's public information program in releasing timely news articles about the screening and selection activities. This manual offers six releases similar to those used by Mary and a sample proclamation to present to the mayor or city manager. The initial news release announces that the GOAL Coordinator has been named, and the final one that the school winner has been selected. These are simply suggested releases and may be adapted to the individual school programs. For instance, a coordinator might want to do supplemental releases, such as one following the state judging and awards activities in Atlanta.

SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE GOAL Program Release No. 1

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For immediate release LOCAL GOAL COORDINATOR NAMED

The Georgia Occupational Award of Learlershlp iGOAL) program, cosponsored statewide by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia, will be coordinated locally by (name), {position) at. (school). The announcewent was made by (name), director of (~cnool),

According to (last name), the GOAL program is the only statewide program in the nation tc honor excellence among vocationaltechnical students at t~~ postsecondary lcveJ. "The GOAL Program seeks to spotlight the role of vocational-technical training in our modern economy and to emphasize the dignity of work," said (last name).

(He/She) will work i~ cccpr~ticn ~ith o~fic~jls of (name of

local sponsor), the locallv sponsoriGg organiz~tion, to choose

a student from (school) to represent the school in the state GOAL

judging and awards activities in Atlanta during May

, 19

The school winner will compete with students from 29 other postsecondary vocational-technical schools in Georgia for the 19 state GOAL medallion. A new car will be awarded to the state GOAL winner.
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The PRIDE medallion is awarded to the student achieving the highest degree of occupational competence. The PRIDE award is presented for Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence. Selection of this winner will be based on an exhibit demonstrating the student's proficiency level and mastery rate.

"Since the grand prize in the state contest is a new car, there is tremendous competition among the schools," said (last name). "We make every effort to select our most outstanding student to represent the school, for we want to bring horne the state winner."

Last year's local GOAL winner from (school) was (name), a (program) student.

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SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE GOAL Program Release No. 2

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For immediate release GOAL SCREENING COMMITTEE NAMED AT (SCHOOL)

(Name of GOAL Coordinator), local coordinator for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program at (school), has announced the selection of the screening committee to interview students nominated for the title of school GOAL winner.

Slated to serve on the five-member committee are (name), (title); (name), (title); (name), (title); (name), (title); and (name), (title).
The GOAL program is sponsored statewide by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally, the program is sponsored by (name of organization) in cooperation with officials at (school).

The objective of the GOAL program, according to (name of coordinator), is to recognize and reward excellence among the more than 30,000 students studying full time at Georgia's postsecondary vocational-technical schools. It is the only statewide program in the nation to honor outstanding postsecondary vocationaltechnical students.

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"To be considered for the GOAL title a student must be nominated by his or her instructor," explained (name of coordinator). "The purpose of the screening committee is to interview and rate students who have been nominated. The committee will then name four students to compete for the title of school winner. In making their choices the committee members consider grades, character, attitude, leadership, attendance, personal goals and enthusiasm."
Following the screening committee's selection, the four finalists will be interviewed and evaluated by the selection committee, comprised of five members from (name), the locally sponsoring organization. The selection committee will then determine one winner to compete at the state level with 29 other vocationaltechnical students from throughout Georgia.
"The screening and selection process is fairly involved and timeconsuming," added (name of coordinator). "But our job is to find the very best candidate to represent (school). When the judging has been completed, we hope to have found the school's most outstanding student."
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Grand prize in the GOAL contest, to be held May

in Atlanta,

will be a new automobile. The nominating instructor of the state

GOAL winner will receive a $250 check.

The student achieving the highest level of occupational compentence will receive the award for PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence}. The winner will receive a check for $1,000. The nominating instructor of the PRIDE winner will receive a $100 check.

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For immediate release (NUMBER) (SCHOOL) STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR GOAL Instructors at (school name) have nominated (number) students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to (coordinator's name), coordinator for the local GOAL program.
Chosen for recognition by their instructors are (student's name), a (major) from (city or county) (etc.)
The GOAL program is cosponsored at the state level by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally, GOAL is sponsored by the (organization) and coordinated by officials from (school).
"The purpose of the GOAL program," said (last name), "is to spotlight the importance of vocational-technical education in today's world and to recognize outstanding achievement by students in Georgia's postsecondary vocational-technical schools."
A screening committee of administrators and instructors at (school) will now review all the nominations and interview each of the students. After the nominees have been ranked, four finalists will be chosen to compete for the title of school GOAL winner.
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Those four students will be interviewed and evaluated by a selection committee of representatives from business and industry. The student judged most outstanding will be designated the school nominee for the title of 1983 state GOAL winner and will compete with representatives from the state's other postsecondary vocational-technical schools for the award.
The winner of the state GOAL title, which is awarded for excellence in leadership, will receive the GOAL medallion. A new automobile will be the grand prize for the state winner. The nominating instructor will receive a $250 check. The student achieving excellence in occupational competence will receive the PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence) medallion and a check for $1,000. The nominating instructor of the PRIDE winner will receive a $100 check.
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Page 51 SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE GOAL Program Release No. 4
For immediate release LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS FORM GOAL COMMITTEE (Name of GOAL coordinator}, local coordinator for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL} program at (school}, (location}, has announced the appointment of the selection committee. The committee will interview the four student finalists in the local GOAL competition and select one as the school winner.
Slated to serve on the committee are five leaders from business and industry. They are (name}, (title}; (name}, (title}; {~), (title); {name), {title) and {name), {title).
The GOAL program is sponsored statewide by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally, the program is sponsored by (name of organization) in cooperation with officials at (school).
The objective of the GOAL program, according to (name of coordinator), is to recognize and reward excellence among the more than 30,000 students studying full time at Georgia's postsecondary vocational-technical schools. It is the only statewide program in the nation to honor excellence among vocational-technical students at the postsecondary level.
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Page 52 GOAL Program Add One "To be considered for the GOAL title a student must be nominated by his or her instructor," explained (name of coordinator). "The screening committee has already chosen four finalists from all the nominees. The selection committee must now name the one most outstanding student as the school winner."

"The committee's task is not an easy one," added (name), newly appointed member of the selection committee. "All these students are exceptional individuals or they would not have been nominated. The GOAL program is an excellent means of recognizing the outstanding adults enrolled in the state's postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and I appreciate the opportunity to be involved in it."

The student chosen by the selection committee as the school

winner will compete with representatives from Georgia's 29 other

vocational-technical schools for the title of state GOAL student

and the GOAL medallion. A new car will be furnished to the

winner. The 19

state GOAL winner will be named during three

days of activities in Atlanta, May ____

Another medallion, the award for PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence), will be presented to the student achieving the highest level of occupational competence. The winner will receive a $1,000 check.
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Page 53 SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE GOAL Program Release No. 5
For immediate release GOAL SEMIFINALISTS CHOSEN AT (SCHOOL) Four (school) students have been selected as local semifinalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to (coordinator's name), coordinator for the local GOAL program.
Chosen as semifinalists are (name), a (major) from (city or county): (name), a (major) from (city or county): and (name), a (major) from (city or county): and (name), a (major) from (city or county).
The GOAL program is cosponsored statewide by the Business Council of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education. Locally, GOAL is sponsored by (organization) and coordinated by officials from (school).
"The GOAL program," said (last name), "seeks to spotlight the importance of vocational education in today's world and to recognize outstanding achievement by students in our state's postsecondary vocational-technical schools."
According to (last name), a screening committee of administrators and instructors at (school) chose the four semifinalists from a list of students nominated by their instructors. To be considered for the school GOAL title a student must be nominated by
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GOAL Program Add One
his or her instructor.

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"A selection committee of individuals from outside the school

will now interview and evaluate these four students," explained

(last name), "and the one judged most outstanding will compete in

May with representatives from Georgia's 29 other postsecondary

vocational-technical schools for the 19

Georgia Occupational

Award of Leadership medallion.

Grand prize in the statewide contest will be a new automobile awarded to the state GOAL winner, the student demonstrating excellence in leadership. The instructor nominating the state winner will be awarded a $250 check.

A medallion will also be awarded to the student demonstrating excellence in occupational proficiency. This award is known as PRIDE, meaning Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence. The PRIDE winner will receive $1,000 and the nominating instructor will receive a $100 check.
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Page 55 SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE GOAL Program Release No. 6
For immediate release (STUDENT'S NAME) CHOSEN AS (SCHOOL) GOAL WINNER (Student's name), a (course of study) student at (school), was named local winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) at the GOAL recognition meeting on (date) at (place). The announcement was made by (name of GOAL committee sponsor), (title), (sponsoring organization).
(Student's name) is the (son/daughter) of (Mr. and Mrs ) , (address). (He/She) will receive a three-day trip to Atlanta for the state judging and awards activities. In Atlanta (student's name) will compete with 29 other postsecondary vocationaltechnical students from throughout Georgia for the title of state GOAL student and the GOAL medallion. The first prize will be a new car.
The same 30 students will compete for an additional award known as PRIDE (Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence). The PRIDE medallion will be given to the student achieving the highest degree of occupational competence. The award carries a cash prize of $1,000. Selection of the winner is made on the basis of an exhibit demonstrating the student's proficiency level and mastery rate.
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GOAL Program Add One
The GOAL program is sponsored statewide by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally, the program is sponsored by the (name of local sponsor) and coordinated by officials from (school).
The GOAL program is the only statewide program in the nation which recognizes and rewards excellence among students studying at state postsecondary vocational-technical schools.
In addition to (name of GOAL student), three other students were recognized for their outstanding achievement, character and leadership. They are (name) of (city or county), (course of study); (name) of (city or county), (course of study); and (name) of (city or county), (course of study).
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SAMPLE PROCLAMATION {For the mayor or city manager)

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GOAL WEEK

BY THE MAYOR:

WHEREAS:

The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership {GOAL) program, cosponsored by the Georgia Department of Education and the Business Council of Georgia, strives to give proper emphasis to the dignity and importance of vocational-technical education; and

WHEREAS:

The GOAL program seeks to recognize and reward excellence among young adults studying at {school) and other Georgia postsecondary vocationaltechnical schools; and

WHEREAS:

Many representatives of and sponsors from business and industry in our city and throughout our state have been generous in donating both their time and products to this program; and

WHEREAS:

The GOAL program spotlights the importance of vocational-technical training for our modern economy by generating greater public awareness and appreciation for the contributions of working men and women in Georgia; now

THEREFORE:

I, {name), (mayor) of the (city), do hereby pro-

claim the week of May

, 19 , as "GOAL WEEK"

in {city) , and urge our citizens to join in

recognizing this most worthwhile program.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE GOAL WINNER
The individual selected for State GOAL winner has major statewide responsibilities. Therefore, time will need to be devoted to the fulfillment of these responsibilities. As state ambassador for vocational-technical education many public appearances will be necessary during the year. These appearances may be initiated by the Business Council of Georgia, Georgia Department of Education, vocational-technical school, local sponsor or by business and industry.
There are routine responsibilities in which all State GOAL winners are involved.
These include:
(1) Member of Georgia Advisory Council for Vocational Education (Appointed by Governor).
(2) Attend annual Georgia Vocational Association Conference.
(3) Attend display and exhibits during National Vocational Education Week (February) in State Capitol.
(4) Attend Governor's proclamation signing for GOAL Week.
(5) Attend State GOAL Judging and Awards Programs. Preside over mixer.
(6) Prepare GOAL scrapbook.

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1984 GOAL CALENDAR
By January 1, 1984 - Initial meeting with local sponsor Prior to March 30 - Nominations due in from instructors Week of April 2 - 6 - Meeting of local Screening Committee Week of April 9 - 13 - Meeting of local Selection Committee Week of April 16 - 20 - Local Recognition Dinner April 20 -Transmittal of winner's name and data to State Office May 29 - Participants arrive in Atlanta for state judging May 30 - Preliminary state judging May 31 - Final state judging and awards banquet June 1 - Recognition Breakfast

CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:

1983-84 STATE GOAL COMMITTEE
Jim Kortan Stevens & Wilkinson, Inc. Atlanta, GA 404/522-8888
Luther Taylor The Bank of Hazelhurst Hazelhurst, GA 912/375-4228

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Dennis W. Burnette, President Pickens County Bank P.O. Box F Jasper, GA 30143 404/692-2484
Cliff Campbell The C & S National Bank - Thomasville Thomasville, GA 912/226-4011
Dick Clarke RDC, Inc. Rossville, GA 404/866-9805
Bill J. Jones, President First State National Bank P.O. Box 797 Bainbridge, GA 31717 912/246-3811
Gene Kelly Eugene Kelly Company Monroe, GA 404/267-8439
George M. Kirkland, Jr., President Walden & Kirkland Realtors, Inc. 601 North Slappey Blvd. Albany, GA 31703 912/436-8811
Jimmy Lester J. L. Lester & Son Rockmart, GA 404/684-6525

1983-84 GOAL COMMITTEE (continued)
Andy Marks The Hardaway Company Columbus, GA 404/322-3274
A. R. McGukin, President Carrollton Federal Savings & Loan Association P.O. Box 250 Carrollton, GA 30117 404/834-1071
Larry Stover First Federal Savings & Loan of Griffin Griffin, GA 404/227-2205
Harold Williams Williams Brothers Lumber Company Atlanta, GA 404/627-8421
Virq il Williams The Williams Group Stone Mountain, GA 404/498-2020
John Lloyd (ex-officio) Director, Postsecondary Division Office of Vocational Education 1766 Twin Towers East Atlanta, GA 30334 404/656-2547

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Definitions Student Evaluation Criteria
Character -- Character here refers to the time-honored values of honesty, morality, trustworthiness, dependability, etc.
Attitude -- There should be a positive attitude toward school, other students, instructional staff, administration, career and work. The student should take his or her training seriously. There should be sincerity of purpose and respect for school and staff.
Attendance -- School attendance should be the student's priority. He or she should be at school during scheduled hours unless sick. (This factor is an indication of the student's consistency.)
Leadership -- The student should show initiative in classroom and other school activities. He or she should be a person who does more than what is expected, who goes the extra mile on an assignment or a project. The student should also be highly regarded by other students and a good influence on fellow classmates.
Extracurricular Activities -- Involvement in school activities such as the student council, youth club, athletics and community projects is important to a well-balanced life. Extracurricular activities refer to those not required in school. They relate to school, occupatonal or community involvement designed to improve or promote.
Proficiency Level -- This category refers to the degree of competence in the occupation, which relates to the degree of mastery of the occupation. It includes both the level of work performed as well as the speed and accuracy at which it is performed.
Mastery Rate -- This category refers to the rate at which the student gains occupational proficiency -- to whether the student is a fast learner. It refers to how rapidly the student achieves relative to the average learner.

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Guidelines for Staging the Special Recognition Event
Most of the vo-tech schools have found that the most effective means of recognizing the local winner is a specially held banquet. Whatever means is chosen, there are certain considerations that should be noted.
Hold the local recognition event prior to the deadline for transmitting the information on the local winner to the state office.
Make certain that the invitation list includes everyone who makes a contribution to the GOAL program, especially members of the Screening and Selection Committees.
Give the honor of announcing the school winner to someone significant to the GOAL program, such as the president of the locally sponsoring organization.
Build suspense and drama into the event by withholding the name of the school winner until the announcement at the special occasion.
Explain the purpose and scope of the GOAL program to the audience if the recognition of the school winner is made at a civic club meeting.

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AWARDS

GOAL State Winner Nominating Instructor GOAL Coordinator
State Runners-up Nominating Instructors
Finalists

New Automobile $250 Cash $250 Cash
Portable Color Television Set Stereo Cassette Players and
AM-FM Radios
GOAL Pen & Pencil Sets

PRIDE State Winner Nominating Instructor
State Runners-up Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Fifth Place
Honorable Mention

$1,000 Cash $ 100 Cash
$ 500 Cash $ 250 Cash $ 100 Cash $ 50 Cash
GOAL Pen and Pencil Sets

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PREVIOUS STATE GOAL WINNERS

Student

Program

Instructor

Bennie Harold Williams Albany Area Vo-Tech

Electronics Technology

E. H. Kerr

1973 Nancy Diane Taylor Columbus Area Vo-Tech

Accounting

Elinor Gibson

1974 Sally R. Storey Swainsboro Area Vo-Tech

Practical Nursing

Jewell Clifton

1975 Brenda H. Hunt Valdosta Area Vo-Tech

Practical Nursing

Sue Fryslie

1976 Sally Hawkins Moore Coosa Valley Area Vo-Tech

Medical Office Assisting

Jane Rice

1977 Terry C. Hughes Marietta-Cobb Area Vo-Tech

Data Processing Technology

Claire Allison

1978 Rose D. Hulsey North Georgia Tech

Certified Laboratory Sonja Bowen Assisting

1979 Glasenia A. Heard Atlanta Area Vo-Tech

Medical Laboratory Assisting

Sandra L. Puckett

1980 Peggy W. Carter

Practical Nursing

Griffin-Spalding Area Vo-Tech

Floreen Laughren

1981 Royce Ann Martin South Georgia Tech

Aircraft Maintenance Frankie Williams

1982 Sam Creech Pickens Area Vo-Tech

Carpentry

Jim Parks

1983 Charlotte Lockhart Atlanta Area Vo-Tech

Computer Data Processing

Robert Gaines

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PREVIOUS PRIDE WINNERS

STUDENT
1980 Meredith Sineath Augusta Area Vo-Tech

PROGRAM Drafting

INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Mills

1981 Royce Ann Martin South Georgia Tech

Aircraft Maintenance

Frankie Williams

1982 Cynthia Melinda Lumpkin Troup Co. Area Vo-Tech
1983 Allen Hartsfield Thomas Area Vo-Tech

Electronics Technology
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

Diane Goldwire Norman NeSmith

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GOAL COORDINATORS FY 84

SCHOOL

COORDINATOR

Albany Area Vo-Tech Athens Area Vo-Tech Atlanta Area Vo-Tech Augusta Area Vo-Tech Bainbridge Junior College Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vo-Tech Brunswick Junior College Carroll Co. Area Vo-Tech Clayton Junior College Columbus Area Vo-Tech Coosa Valley Area Vo-Tech Dalton Junior College DeKalb Area Vo-Tech Griffin-Spalding Area Vo-Tech Houston Vocational Center Lanier Area Vo-Tech Macon Area Vo-Tech Marietta-Cobb Area Vo-Tech Moultrie Area Vo-Tech North Georgia Tech Pickens Area Vo-Tech Savannah Area Vo-Tech South Georgia Tech Swainsboro Area Vo-Tech Thomas Area Tech Troup Co. Area Vo-Tech Upson Co. Area Vo-Tech Valdosta Area Vo-Tech
Walker Co. Area Vo-Tech Waycross-Ware Area Vo-Tech

Richard Beeghly Jennifer Coplin Wayne Johnson Dennis Harville Lynn Frazier Richard Cargile Bob Fox Wendell Hoomes David 0. Shufeldt Wylene Kitchens Mary Callins Katherine Manley Doris Westbrook Christine Brown Neal Rumble Don Rogers Cathy Pittman Ronald Dulaney Bob Hooks Barbara J. Grant Shirley Pool Lane B. Kennedy Harold Hollomon Ann Lawson Ross Jones Richard Shiver Nancy Salter Mike Bass & Bill Glenn Dave Farrior Virgil Haynes

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Albany Area Vo-Tech School Nathaniel Cross, Director 1021 Lowe Road Albany, GA 31705
Athens Area Vo-Tech School Robert G. Shelnutt, Director U.S. Highway 29 North Athens, GA 30601
Atlanta Area Vo-Tech School Betty Campbell, Director 1560 Stewart Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30310
Augusta Area Vo-Tech School Jack Patrick, Director 3116 Deans Bridge Road Augusta, GA 30906
Bainbridge Junior College Robert Coker, Director Vocational-Technical Program Bainbridge, GA 31717
Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vo-Tech School
Lewis I. Brinson, Director P.O. Box 1069 Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Brunswick Junior College Lamar Holloway, Director Vocational-Technical Program Altama at Fourth Brunswick, GA 31520
Carroll Co. Area Vo-Tech School Wendell Hoomes, Director P.O. Box 548 Carrollton, GA 30177
Clayton Junior College Carlos R. Schmitt, Director Vocational-Technical Program P.O. Box 285 Morrow, GA 30260
Columbus Area Vo-Tech School W. G. Hartline, Director 928 45th Street Columbus, GA 31995

Coosa Valley Area Vo-Tech School
J. D. Powell, Director 112 Hemlock Street Rome, GA 30161
Dalton Junior College Larry Little, Director Vocational-Technical Program P.O. Box 2168 Dalton, GA 30720
DeKalb Area Vo-Tech School Paul M. Starne~, Director 495 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021
Griffin-Spalding Area Vo-Tech School
Coy Hodges, Director P.O. Box 131 Griffin, GA 30223
Houston Vocational Center Charles M. Hill, Director Vocational-Technical Education 1311 Corder Road Warner Robins, GA 31056
Lanier Area Vo-Tech School Ken Breeden, Director P.O. Box 58 Oakwood, GA 30566
Macon Area Vo-Tech School Ben Brewton, Director 3300 Macon Tech Drive Macon, GA 31206
Marietta-Cobb Area Vo-Tech School
Harlon D. Crimm, Director 980 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060
Moultrie Area Vo-Tech School Jack Gay, Director P.O. Box 520 Moultrie, GA 31768 Clarkesville, GA 30523

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North Georgia Technical & Vocational School
Jim Marlowe, Director Lake Burton Rd., GA 197 Clarkesville, GA 305?.3
Pickens Area Vo-Tech School Thomas C. Harrison, Director Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143
Savannah Area Vo-Tech School William B. Hair, Director 5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31401
Swainsboro Area Vo-Tech School Donald Speir, Director 201 Kite Road Swainsboro, GA 31410
South Georgia Technical & Vocational School
Dea Pounders, Director P.O. Box 1088 Americus, GA 31709
Thomas Area Vo-Tech School C. R. Demott, Director P.O. Box E 1578 Thomasville, GA 31792
Troup Co. Area Vo-Tech School Roger Slater, Director Route 2, Whitesville Road LaGrange, GA 30240
Upson Co. Area Vo-Tech School Leon L. Barnes, Director P.O. Box 1089 Thomaston, GA 30286
Valdosta Area Vo-Tech School Seab H. Miller, Director Route 1, Box 211 Valdosta, GA 31601

Walker Co. Area Vo-Tech School R. G. Phillips, Director Box 454 Merry Meadow Lane Rock Spring, GA 30739
Waycross-Ware Area Vo-Tech School
Ray Miller, Director 1701 Carswell Avenue Waycross, GA 31501

GOAL SHIELD SOCIETY

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In 1978 the GOAL Shield Society (GSS) was established at South Georgia Technical and Vocational School. This GOAL alumni organization was established to perpetuate an awareness of the GOAL program.

Objectives To stimulate the interest of the staff in the GOAL Program. To encourage the faculty to participate in the GOAL Program. To motivate the students to participate in the GOAL Program. To keep the GOAL Program in the public spotlight. To give moral support to the local GOAL winner.

Membership
The GOAL Shield Society membership consists of the four local GOAL finalists for each year.

Meetings
The regular meetings of the GOAL Shield Society are held quarterly.

Chapters
Currently there are nineteen GOAL Shield Society chapters. The GSS chapters receive their charters by applying to the Georgia Department of Education. Upon receipt, chapter assignments are made. See page 72 for chapter listing.

Promotional Activities
Several GSS chapters assist the local GOAL winners by grooming them for state competition. Other chapters promote local fundraising activities to enable GSS members to attend the state GOAL activities.

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STATE OF GEORGIA GOAL SHIELD SOCIETY
In 1980 a statewide GOAL Shield Society organization was formed. This GOAL alumni organization was established to perpetuate an awareness of the GOAL Program at the state level.
Objectives To stimulate the interest of the staff statewide in the GOAL Program. To encourage faculty statewide to participate in the GOAL Program. To motivate students statewide to participate in the GOAL Program. To keep the GOAL program in the public spotlight. ~o give moral support to all local GOAL winners.
Membership The State of Georgia GSS is composed of the four local finalists for each year from each school which participates in the GOAL Program. As the finalists are announced, membership information is mailed to them. A current list of all eligible applicants is maintained.
Officers Officers consist of president, secretary, treasurer, and historian.
Meetings Traditionally, the annual meeting is a luncheon held on the final day of judging during the GOAL State Judging and Awards Activities.

GOAL SHIELD SOCIETY CHAPTERS
South Georgia Tech Pickens County Area Vo-Tech Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vo-Tech Troup County Area Vo-Tech Waycross-Ware County Area Vo-Tech Coosa Valley Area Vo-Tech Columbus Area Vo-Tech North Georgia Tech Walker County Area Vo-Tech Thomas Area Vo-Tech Athens Area Vo-Tech Houston Area Vocational Center Lanier Area Vo-Tech Albany Area Vo-Tech Upson County Area Vo-Tech Griffin-Spalding Co. Area Vo-Tech Carroll County Area Vo-Tech Atlanta Area Vo-Tech Dalton Junior College

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Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau

GOAL SHIELD SOCIE"l'Y CIIAR'l'ER APPLICATION

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School Na.e

Date

Street

Telephone Number

City or Town

State

Zip Code

GOAL Coordinator

Director

Signature

Signature

Mail to:

Ploy Baker, State GOAL Shield Society Coordinator Office of Vocational Education 1766 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334

POR OFFICIAL USE ORLY

Date Received

Tiae Received

Chapter Ranking

Official Signature

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Tips for GOAL Winner Photographs
l. Photos should be no smaller than 4" x 5" (5" x 7" preferred). 2. Photos should be black and white (preferably not Polaroid). 3. Subject should be photographed against a plain background--
not brick, wallpaper, books, trees, etc. The background should be light colored. 4. Photo should be a head and shoulders "portrait" type with good lighting which highlights facial features nicely. 5. To avoid distracting shadows on the background, position the subject approximately four to five feet in front of the background. 6. Photos should be in sharp focus. 7. Do not write on the back of photos with pencils or ball point pens. 8. Do not put gem clips on photos.

PRIDE EXHIBITS
Guidelines and Procedures
for
State Judges

IN"rRODUC!'ION
In 1980, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Program added a new dimension, the PRIDE Award, designed to emphasize occupational excellence.
PRIDE is an acronym for Performance Recognition Indicating Demonstrated Excellence.- This award-focuses both on the dignity of work and the importance of craftsmanship to our economy.
ELIGIBILI"I"Y
Each student chosen to represent the school in the state GOAL competition also is eligible to compete for the PRIDE award.
COMPE"riTION
Competition for the PRIDE award is based solely on the evaluation of an exhibit. This exhibit is designed to demonstrate the students occupational proficiency in the occupational area in which the student is enrolled.
PRIDE judges are not required to interview the student. All evidence is contained in the exhibit.
EXHIBIT
The PRIDE exhibit should be viewed as a "technical" or "science" exhibit rather than a "showcase" or "promotional" exhibit.
The exhibit contains two sections -- (1) School Evidence and (2) Student Evidence. Section I, School Evidence, should substantiate the student's mastery rate or rate of skill acquisition. This section should also indicate the knowledge gained by the student while enrolled in school in contrast to that learned els~where, e.g., self-taught, on-the-job training, military service or other schools. Section I could include such items as progress charts, grades, student exams, etc. This information should indicate the rate of learning of the contestant relative to the typical student and should also substantiate the student's occupational competency at the time of school enrollment.
Section II, Student Evidence, should contain evidence of occupational mastery, with proficiency level and breadth highlighted. The student's manipulative capability should be demonstrated.
Section II should display skill level, diversity of skills and understanding of the related theories and principles. The exhibit should also demonstrate that the student's knowledge is current with the state-of-the-art. The student may elect to

:.

supplement a project by a notebook containing technical specifi-

cations, project design, assembly steps, procedures and/or

techniques. This notebook could contain such evidence as photo-

graphs, printouts and drawings.

Guidelines for the Exhibit

The following guidelines must be observed.

1. The exhibit should be submitted in two sections, Section I, School Evidence, and Section II, Student Evidence. Section I should be contained in a notebook.

2. School Evidence should indicate the student's mastery rate and substantiate the student's occupational proficiency at the time of enrollment. Page one of the notebook should contain the following.

(a) Student's name (b) Instructional program (c) Occupational objective (d) School entrance date (e) Projected graduation date (f) Previous educational background (g) Work experience (h) Total months in training at the time exhibit is
developed

Timetable

The instructor and student should begin initial planning on an exhibit at the time of nomination. More extensive planning and preparation should be done if the student is named a finalist by the school screening committee. This will insure adequate time to develop a high quality exhibit. Actual construction of the exhibit should begin only after the student is announced the school winner. The exhibit must be submitted for state judging at the time designated by the state office. Exhibits may not be removed from the exhibit area prior to the announced date and time.

EXHIBIT VALID&'!'IOR

Prior to submission for state judging, several steps of verification and validation must be accomplished. This validation is certified by signatures on an exhibit transmittal form.

Signatures of the following are required.

Student Instructor GOAL Coordinator Sponsor School Director

These signatures attest that all rules and guidelines were properly and accurately followed.

JUDGING CRITERIA

State judges shall use the following criteria in evaluating exhibits.

Criteria

Description

1. Manipulative skills

The ability of the student to perform operations and job procedures at a level acceptable to an employer.

2. Theoretical knowledge

Evidence that the student understands the theories, principles or cognitive dimensions of the occupation.

3. Mastery rate

Criteria dealing with how fast a student learns his or her particular craft. The exceptional student will have a high skill acquisition rate.

1. Diversity of skills

The breadth of the student's occupational knowledge. This indicates the student has a good understanding of all skills relative to his or her chosen occupation.

5. Currentness of skills

An indication of whether the skills displayed are current or consistant with the stateof-the-art. Obsolete skills are taboo.

6. Creativity

Originality displayed in the design of the exhibit and in the use of occupational skills.

7. Exhibit comprehensiveness

Criteria answering the following questions:

.Does the exhibit display skill level?

.Does the exhibit display skill diversity?

.Are skills up-to-date?

.Is the exhibit complete?

.Is the exhibit professionally and attractively put together?

JUDGING FORM

An official PRIDE judging form is used. A form is completed for each exhibit.

JUDGIRG PROCEDURE

The following procedure is used in PRIDE judging.

Step 1. Each judge will complete a judging form on each assigned exhibit based on the judging criteria.

~tep 2. Each judge explains the merits of each exhibit to all PRIDE judges.

Step~ All judges rank exhibits and narrow down to the top 10.

Step 4. Further examination is made of the top 10 exhibits by all judges.

Step 5. A final vote is made to determine the first 5 places.

PRIZES

The first place winner receives a $1000 check. The additional four winners receive the following award~: second place $500, third place $250, fourth place $100 and fifth place $50.

Honorable mention ribbons may be awarded at the judges discretion.