2024 Hawaii State Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

State Conferences and Convention Dates 

DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA

January 30-31, 2024

DECA & HOSA Pre-Conference Testing  - January 29, 2024

FFA

February 28 - March 1, 2024

Due to ACT Testing, no CTSO Conference or Convention events will be held on February 27, 2023

General Schedule

2024 CTSO State Conference Booklet

Conference participants are expected to display the responsibility and maturity that make them leaders in their own chapters and districts. Please be kind and polite towards our judges, volunteers and vendors because without them, none of this would be possible. We would like to ensure their support to make future conferences successful.

Participants are reminded of the following:

1. The Hawaii State CTSO conference is a school activity; therefore, participants are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the DOE, including Chapter 19. The possession or use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are prohibited.

2. Review the Technology Responsible Use Guidelines (TRUG) and Technology Responsible Use Form (TRUF) - both forms are guidelines to acknowledge the use of digital devices, network and internet services owned and released by the Hawaii State Department of Education. 

3. Attendance is expected at all sessions. Participants shall be on time for all activities. Please be aware of scheduled online events. 

4. Please review the Ala Moana Hotel Group Security Policy.

General Session Protocol

Behavior during all sessions is expected to be enthusiastic and professional. Do not be rude to those in the audience or anyone presenting. 

CTSO DRESS CODE

Students, advisors and chaperones shall comply with the dress code during the conference.  Advisors and chaperones should wear casual business attire throughout the event, unless otherwise specified.

CTSO Official Dress Attire

• • DECA: Professional Interview Attire (Blazers Optional)

  • FCCLA: Competition Attire, Official Dress or Business Attire

  • FFA:  Official Dress or Business Attire

  • HOSA: Official HOSA Uniform or Business Attire

  • SkillsUSA: Competition Uniform

CTSO Official Dress shall be worn to the following events:

• • Competitive Events (unless specific competition attire is designated by competition rules)

  • Breakout Sessions 

Casual Dress Attire

• • Acceptable:

Boys: Aloha, polo, or collared shirts with slacks (dress, khaki or jeans); 

Girls: Dress slacks or jeans (except low-rise); blouse, dress; hosiery is not required.

• • Unacceptable:

T-shirts, tank tops, flashy name brands, backless, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, tight clothing, low-rise jeans, shorts, athletic jersey tops or shorts.

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