Technology Student Association “Learning To Live In A Technical World!”

What is TSA? National TSA, Related Materials The Technology Student Association, known as TSA, is an organization for elementary, middle school, and high school students who are presently enrolled in a technology education program. “Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy.” “Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy.”

Why Join TSA? National TSA, Related Materials TSA gives students the opportunity... There is one primary benefit - OPPORTUNITY. to experiment and to learn new skills to participate in community projects to work with leaders from industry and commerce to develop leadership skills to explore career alternatives to receive recognition through awards and contests to explore applications of technology in today’s world

National TSA, Related Materials National Competitive Events High School Program Architectural Model Chapter Team Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Construction and Trouble Shooting Construction Systems Cyberspace Pursuit Desktop Publishing Dragster Design Electronic Systems Extemporaneous Presentation Film Technology Flight Endurance Imaging Technology Manufacturing Prototype National Engineering Design Challenge Prepared Presentation Promotional Communication Promotional Graphics Radio Controlled Transportation SciVis Structural Engineering System Control Technology Technical Research and Report Writing Technical Sketching and Application Technological Systems Technology Bowl Technology Challenge Technology Problem Solving Transportation Modeling

National TSA, Related Materials National Competitive Events Middle School Program Challenging Technology Issues Chapter Team Communication Challenge Computer Applications Construction Challenge Cyberspace Pursuit Dragster Design Challenge Electrical Applications Environmental Challenge Flight Challenge Graphic Design Challenge Inventions and Innovations Leadership Challenge Manufacturing Challenge Mechanical Challenge Prepared Speech Problem Solving Structural Challenge System Control Technology Technical Design Challenge Technical Writing Challenge Technology Bowl Challenge Transportation Challenge Video Challenge

National TSA, Related Materials Membership Recognition Star Chapters are chapters that help a new TSA chapter or a TSA Elementary school to join. Chapter members receive Star lapel pins, and the chapter is recognized in the TSA Conference Program and the School Scene. Sustaining Chapters are those that affiliate continuously with TSA for five or more years. Sustaining chapters receive recognition on their affiliation certificates and in School Scene. The 30+ Membership Circle, for chapters using the individual program, includes chapters that have affiliated 30 or more members. 30+ Circle chapters are recognized in the School Scene. The 300+ Membership Circle, for chapters using the Chapter Affiliation Program (CAP), includes chapters that have affiliated 300 or more members Circle chapters are recognized in the School Scene. The Principal Recognition program, available free to every chapter, helps keep your principal informed of TSA activities and accomplishments. Your principal receives all regular TSA mailings, including School Scene. Also sent are special certificates that may be presented to principals in recognition of support of local TSA chapters.

Texas TSA Mailing Address: Texas TSA PO Box Austin, TX / Voice & FAX Executive Director:Lindy Hopper TSA BOD President: Mac McAllister

Texas TSA Student Officers PresidentBrooke WoodBoerne V.P.Noah IsbellConroe SecretaryConnie VasquezBrownfield TreasurerArmando GarciaEl Paso ReporterRebekah BehnkeHawkins Serg. ArmsMonique CarreonEl Paso National ReporterTerrie BurchettConroe

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Contest Focus of TSA Regional contest depends upon your location - contact your representative Most first and second places advance to the State level, check your rulebook State conference held in Waco National Conference travels each year in June

Attend other contests as well! American Institute of Architecture CANstruction for hunger BEST, robotics contest

Why have a student club? Get to Know Kids Outside of Classroom Community Service Competition / Exciting Travel Build / Advertise Your Program Needed something more for my 12 hour day Seeing Kids at their Best Encourages Happy Teachers!

Travel Determine how you will get to contest and how you will pay for it. –Bus, car pool, rental… KNOW WHAT YOUR LIABILITY IS...

Your First Meeting…. Have a typed agenda for the meeting: Possible scavenger hunt to get things going –pick up list after school and bring items to meeting Get idea of students wanting to run for office

Activities club will participate in Club picture for yearbook T Shirt ideas for club Fundraising Announce where / when next meeting Meeting Ideas

Fundraising Ideas Vendors Sell products made in class Sell food at school events Always check your school policy on what you can and cannot sell / fundraise!

Activities / Service School projects needing attention Work a day at Habitat for Humanity “Roll Pennies” Sponsor a family for the holidays Scavenger hunt

Questions?