Competitions
Related Technical Math held at Best Western
Sponsored by : D ’ Huy Engineering , Inc . Event Manager : Emily Silfies , Concannon Miller & Co ., P . C .
On a written test , contestants demonstrate skills required to solve mathematical problems commonly found in the skilled trades and professional and technical occupations . Skills demonstrated include addition , subtraction , multiplication and division of whole numbers , fractions and decimals , applied word problems , percentages , ratio proportions , averages , area , volume , metric measures , and traditional ( Imperial ) measures and trigonometry .
Restaurant Service
Sponsored by : Weis Markets , Inc . Event Manager : Robert van Thiel , Molinari ' s Mangia
Contestants demonstrate skills required in the “ front of the house ” service of a fine restaurant . The focus is on guest services and guest relations in the dining room . Skills demonstrated include table setup , greeting of guests , reservation procedures , presentation of menus , descriptions of food , drinks , soups , and specials of the day , taking orders , serving each course , clearing the table after each course , and preparing and presenting the check . Contestants are evaluated on personal appearance , tableside manner , professionalism , ease with guests , courtesy , general knowledge , and technical and verbal skills .
TeamWorks
Sponsored by : Air Products , ATAS International , Bath Supply Company , Dun Rite Electric Services , Inc ., Jerdon Construction Services , LLC . & West Side Hammer Electric
Event Manager : Ron Jerdon , Jerdon Construction Services , LLC .
Each team must write a project completion action plan and will present their plan as one of the elements of the competition . During the construction project , the team will demonstrate their ability to work together as a team by using their carpentry , electrical , plumbing , and masonry skills . Judging is based on the team ' s presentation skills , ability to construct the project per competition specified building codes , job site safety and cleanliness , organized and correct ordering of materials from the competition material depot , proper use and accountability of tools and equipment , and the rate of completion of the project for the team .