Weld your way to the top

Participants in this event will be asked to complete a quiz along with a welding exercise and a metal identification exercise.

This contest is a New York Only event which means winners of this event do not advance on to a national level.

Contest Co-Chairs

Johanna Fox-Bossard

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• Phone Number: (315) 440-1044

Jim Taylor

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Date:
August 9th, 2012

Location:
Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (www.empirefarmdays.com); Contest to be held next to "Field Demonstrations."

Check-In Time:
9:00 am

Starting Time of Contest:
10:00 am

Pre-Registration Forms Due By:
July 20, 2012

Contest Details

• 1. Each student will be required to perform three welds (including an overlap weld, a butt weld and a T-fillett weld,) with BOTH a Mig Innershield .035 Innershield Welder AND an Electric Stick Welder using 6011, 1/8. (Please see attached picture for clarification.)
  a. All Welding machines will be provided by Haun Welding. The Electric Stick machine welder will be: The Ranger 10,000 gas engine drive. The MIG welder will be: The 120 volt, Innershield Lincoln welder.
  b. All MIG welds will be done using 1/8" steel, and all stick welds will be done using ¼" or 3/16" steel.
• 2. Each student will perform an ID quiz of an oxy-acetylene set up, including parts and functions.
• 3. Each student will perform a Metal Identification Quiz. (A file, grinder and magnet will be provided for student use during Metal ID quiz.)
• 4. Each student will complete a multiple-choice quiz.
• 5. Students will also be judged and scored on their professional appearance, aptitude, preparedness and safety.

***If there are ANY questions/concerns about the contest details, Please call or email Johanna or Jim at anytime!!!***

Contest Requirements

IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO BE SCORED:

• 1. All students MUST be enrolled in an active FFA Program!
• 2. Teams will consist of two students. (Each school can bring as many teams as they choose to enter!)
• 3. Each team member will complete each phase of the competition and be scored individually. We will then average together each team's scores to obtain an overall "team score."
• 4. Individual student participation is also very welcomed!!!

**NON- FFA-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE, BUT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE SCORED!!**

Contest Equipment Requirement's

(All students must bring the following items with them the day of the contest:)

• 1. Chipping Hammer
• 2. Wire Brush
• 3. Pliers
• 4. Safety Glasses
• 5. Welding Helmet
• 6. Leather Gloves
• 7. Protective Clothing (including: long pants, safety jacket/leathers and protective shoes.)

Contest Awards Categories

• 1. Individual Awards: Morrisville State College Scholarships: 1st place=$1, 000 Scholarship, 2nd place=$750 Scholarship and 3rd place=$500 Scholarship.
• 2. High Team Recognition Awards.
• 3. ALL students participating will receive a ribbon and a "Recognition of Participating" Completion Certificate.

Pre-Entry Registration Request

***This year we are encouraging pre-entry registration of all students when at all possible!***

• 1. We want to make sure that we have enough steel and supplies for all students planning to participate in the contest.
• 2. We would also like to have printed recognition folders for individual students, teams and participating schools that will be required to be printed before hand.
• 3. Please email us your entry forms (see attached form) by: JULY 20, 2012!!!
• 4. Students who do not pre-register are still welcome to participate and sign-up the day of the contest.

*sponsored by: Clinton Tractor -The Calidonna Family, Haun Welding, Ferris Mowers in Munnsville

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