Technology Student Association

“Learning To Live In A Technical World!”

National TSASeptember 2008

What is TSA?

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization for middle school and high school students who are presently enrolled in or have completed a technologyeducation course. TSA provides competition, leadership and networking opportunities at the local, state and national level.

“The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.”

“The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.”

The TSA CreedI believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world. I believe there is a need for the development of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimentation and processes of industry.

Guided by my teachers, artisans from industry and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in making my school, community, state and nation better places in which to live.

I will accept the responsibilities that are mine. I will accept the theories that are supported by proper evidence. I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living.

I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for other individuals.

Through the work of my hands and mind, I will express my ideas to the best of my ability.

I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me, and to be steadfast in my belief in my God and my fellow Americans.

Why Join TSA?

TSA gives students the opportunity to. . .

There is one primary benefit -OPPORTUNITY.

experiment and to learn new skills compete at the local, state and national level participate in community projects work with leaders from industry and commerce develop leadership skills explore career options receive recognition through awards and contests explore applications of technology in today’s world

National TSA assists in the growth and development of its state delegations by promoting and managing these items/activities:

co-curricular based programs a national conference a competitive events program publications and an online newsletter (School Scene) awards and recognition programs scholarship and achievement programs national officers program an internet web site assistance to state delegations and local chapters national service project

National TSA

National Competitive Events High School Program

Agriculture and Biotechnology DesignAnimatronicsArchitectural ModelCareer ComparisonsChapter Team (Written and Oral)Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Architecture with AnimationComputer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineering with AnimationConstruction SystemsCyberspace PursuitDebating Technological IssuesDesktop PublishingDragster DesignElectronic Research and ExperimentationEngineering DesignEssays on TechnologyExtemporaneous PresentationFashion Design

F1 in Schools (independent event) Film Flight EnduranceFuture Technology TeacherImaging TechnologyManufacturing PrototypeMedical TechnologyMusic ProductionOn Demand VideoPrepared PresentationPromotional GraphicsRadio Controlled Transportation SciVizStructural EngineeringSystem Control TechnologyTechnical Sketching and ApplicationTechnology Bowl (Written and Oral)Technology DareTechnology Problem SolvingTransportation Modeling

National Competitive Events Middle School Program

Agriculture and Biotechnology Challenge

Career ChallengeChallenging Technology IssuesChapter TeamCommunication ChallengeConstruction ChallengeCyberspace PursuitDigital Photography ChallengeDragster Design ChallengeElectrical ApplicationsElectronic Game ChallengeEnvironmental ChallengeF1 in Schools (independent event)Flight ChallengeGraphic Design ChallengeInventions and Innovations

Leadership ChallengeManufacturing ChallengeMedical Technology ChallengePrepared SpeechProblem SolvingStructural ChallengeSystem Control TechnologyTechnical Design ChallengeTechnical Writing ChallengeTechnology Bowl ChallengeTechnology Transfer ChallengeTransportation ChallengeTSA Cup: Marine Design ChallengeTSA MultimediaVideo Challenge

Publications and ServicesThe TSA Chapter Tri-FoldThe Chapter Tri-Fold is made up of 3 CD Roms that are the foundation for your TSA Chapter. They include: Membership Materials -- provides guidelines for promoting, running and maintaining your chapter. Includes chapter organization tips and guidelines, promotional and marketing ideas, and descriptions of TSA’s awards and recognitions.  Competition Regulations -- presents guidelines for all national TSA conference competitive events, as well as a comprehen- sive view of each event’s connection to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) standards. Leadership Lessons – provides a calendar of leadership lessons that can be integrated into the technology education curriculum and TSA chapter program.

School SceneTSA’s official online newsletter for middleand high school students. Postedthree times per year.

The TSA Information DirectoryEverything and everyone you need toknow about for making the year a success,including names and addresses of helpfulresources within the organization.

www.tsaweb.orgGet complete background information and TSA news on the home page. Stay informed about upcoming events and activities.

Elementary level resources The Great Technology Adventure guide and accompanying workbook provide fun, educational, technology-related activities that help integrate technology into the K-6 classroom.

TSA StoreShop for official TSA attire, as well as TSA casualwear, when you visit the TSA Store from the TSAhomepage (http://www.tsaweb.org).

Member and Advisor MessengerStay up to date on the latest TSA news, announcements and deadlines. TSA Member Messenger is designed for student members and TSA Advisor Messenger is for advisors. Sign up to receive these email messages at www.tsaweb.org.

Membership Recognition

Star Chapters are chapters thathelp a new or inactive TSA chapter start up. The mentor chapter members receive White, Red or Blue Star lapel pins and their chapter is recognized in the TSA Conference Program and the School Scene.

The 30+ Membership Circle, forchapters using the individual program,includes chapters that have affiliated 30or more members. 30+ Circle chaptersare recognized in the School Scene.

The 300+ Membership Circle, forchapters using the Chapter AffiliationProgram (CAP), includes chapters thathave affiliated 300 or more members.300+ Circle chapters are recognized inthe School Scene.

The Principal Certificate, provided in PDF format to every affiliated chapter, is a venue for the chapter advisor to recognize the principal for support of the local TSA chapter and, at the same time, keep the principal Informed of the chapter’s activities and accomplishments.

Cost of Membership

Every advisor chooses the affiliation type that best suits the chapter, either individual or CAP (Chapter Affiliation Program).

Individual membership is best for relatively small chapters or large chapters of dedicated students. Each member pays a $9 national membership fee (plus applicable state and local dues).

CAP membership is for large chapters interested in affiliating on a “flat fee” basis for an unlimited number of members. It is especially effective for chapters in which students rotate through a technology education class for a portion of the year. CAP chapters affiliate for a $350 national membership fee (plus applicable state and local dues).

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National TSA Conference

Held each year in June, the national TSA conference givesa state delegation the opportunity to welcome the nationto its home. Past and future locations are as follows:

1979 Memphis, TN1980 Gatlinburg, TN1981 Tulsa, OK1982 Norfolk, VA1983 Houston, TX1984 Knoxville, TN1985 Orlando, FL1986Wichita, KS1987 Baton Rouge, LA1988 Downington, PA1989 Winston-Salem, NC1990 Corpus Christi, TX

1991 Tulsa, OK1992Richmond, VA19931993 Nashville, TN1994 Orlando, FL1995 Chicago, IL1996 Louisville, KY1997 Washington, D.C.

1998 Pittsburgh, PA1999 Tulsa, OK2000 Atlanta, GA2001 Richmond,VA2002 Denver, CO2003 Orlando, FL2004 Nashville, TN2005 Chicago, IL2006 Dallas, TX2007 Nashville, TN2008 Orlando, FL2009 Denver, CO

Local school chapters of TSA affiliate with their statedelegations every year. Each state delegation plans andsupports a calendar of activities that helps technologyteachers and students. These activities might includethe following:

state conferences for students and teachers state officer programs newsletters and publications competitive events, awards and recognition programs leadership and in-service workshops community service projects and fund raisers

TSA State Delegations

Chartered/Active State Delegations

Organizing a local chapter of TSA in a technologyeducation program at your school involves many factors.

an involved membership an interested instructor/ advisor a good working team of chapter officers the cooperation of the school administration

TSA in the School

The most important factors to success are theteamwork and interest of the members and theirdetermination to make their chapter a success.

Suggested Chapter Activities

Scholastic/Educational Activities explore topics in technology as part of a working group attend and compete in state and national conferences visit technology firms sponsor guest speakers, films, exhibits, etc. recognize outstanding faculty practice parliamentary procedure

Professional Leadership hold regular chapter meetings elect/serve as chapter officers produce a chapter newsletter participate in official ceremonies arrange assembly programs

Civic and Community visit state government participate in community fund raising drives, safety campaigns, clean-up campaigns, etc. assist other school groups and work on school improvement projects

Social welcome new members plan cookouts, dances, hayrides, picnics, etc. sponsor athletic activities plan a talent night, skating party, scavenger hunt, etc.

State and NationalOpportunitiesAttend state/regional conferencesParticipate in national TSA conference (June)

State and NationalOpportunitiesAttend state/regional conferencesParticipate in national TSA conference (June)

Course Managementand Learning ActivitiesFollow class meeting proceduresEstablish committeesPromote safety rulesIntegrate TSA programs and activitiesPromote National Technology Education Week and National TSA DayPrepare for competitive eventsCoordinate service projectExplore career opportunities

Course Managementand Learning ActivitiesFollow class meeting proceduresEstablish committeesPromote safety rulesIntegrate TSA programs and activitiesPromote National Technology Education Week and National TSA DayPrepare for competitive eventsCoordinate service projectExplore career opportunities

Introducing TSAThrough Technology Education

Course InformationElect officersDetermine objectivesEstablish TSA purposes

Course InformationElect officersDetermine objectivesEstablish TSA purposes

LeadershipDevelopmentNewly-elected officersmay attend stateleadership events (October)

LeadershipDevelopmentNewly-elected officersmay attend stateleadership events (October)

First Days/Beginning Weeks During School Year Spring and SummerFirst Days/Beginning Weeks During School Year Spring and Summer

Integrating TSA Into theTechnology Education Program

TSATSANationalNationalContestsContests

TSATSAState ContestsState Contests

Local School ContestsLocal School Contests

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NOVEMBERNOVEMBER DECEMBERDECEMBER JANUARYJANUARY

Calendar of Activities

OrganizeManagement System

Conduct FirstChapter Meeting

Establish Committees

AUGUSTAUGUST SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER OCTOBEROCTOBER

Promote Safety andEfficiency with Tools

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Attend FallLeadership Events

Promote Membershipand Involvement

National TSA Week

Plan Activities

Train New Officers

Produce Product orService of Economic

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Invite Speakers andArrange Tours of

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MAYMAY JUNEJUNE JULYJULY

Prepare and Register for Regional

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Explore Career andEducation Program

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Sponsor Open HouseDuring Science andTechnology Week

Coordinate School orCommunity Service

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Arrange Election ofOfficers for Next Year

Recognize Students forAchievements

Participate inNational Conference

Promote TechnologyEducation at Fairs

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Calendar of Activities

For additional information, please contact National TSA.

National TSA1914 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1540

phone 703.860.9000fax 703.758.4852www.tsaweb.org