Texas TSA LoneStar/Texan Statesman Degree Exam

To pass the Lone Star Texas TSA Knowledge Test

75 percent pass rate or above

To pass the Texan TSA Knowledge Test

80 percent pass rate or above

List the two names of TSA

Technology Student Association,

Industrial Arts Student Association

TIASA was offically organized in what year?

1958

TIASA first had state office located where?

Snyder, Texas

TIASA was moved the the TEA located where and when?

Austin, 1966

TIASA was lastly moved to where and in what year?

Texas A&M University in 1969

Who was the first state advisor for TIASA?

W.A. Wayfield

What year was the first State Industrial Arts Fair held?

1959

What was the location of the first State Industrial Arts Fair?

Texas A&M University

The first national officers were all from which state?

Texas

When was the first edition of the TIASA newsletter published?

1964

Who did TIASA become affiliated with?

American Industrial Arts Student Association

What year did TIASA become affiliated with American Industrial Arts Student Association?

1963

What year did TIASA filled for a corporate charter as an independent non profit organization?

1977

What year was the name vetoed to change from AIASA to the Technology Student Association (TSA)?

1988

Which city were the delegates from that voted to change the name?

Waco

What date did the delagates meet to change the TIASA name?

5/2/87

How many members are needed to affiliate a chapter?

10

What date is the deadline for initial roster?

November 15

Which company is the official supplier of TSA paraphernalia/clothing?

E Group

List the TSA national website.

www.tsaweb.org

How many students are members of TSA?

Over 300,000

How many schools are involved with TSA?

2,000

How many states are involved in TSA?

45

Who helps new chapters get established?

White Star Chapters

Which CAP charges $100 at the national level?

Red

Which CAP charges $10 per member at the national level?

White

Which CAP charges $350 at the national level?

Blue

Which CAP charges $7 at the state level?

White

Which CAP charges $250 at the state level?

Blue

Which CAP has up to ten members?

Red

Which CAP has eleven or more members?

White

Which CAP has unlimited members, best if more than 25?

Blue

What are the four divisions of chapter activities?

Fundraising, community, school, chapter

List the 4 types of membership.

Regular active, alumni, honarary life, professional

List the 2 types of meetings.

Regular and called

Each local association/chapter can have how many delegates?

2

What are the duties of the delegate?

Elect officers, transact buisness of state association

A chapter can nominate how many canidates for state office?

2

Which grade level cannot hold office?

Seniors

When is National TSA Week?

October 7-11

Who is the National TSA and TexasTSA community service project with?

American Cancer Society

List the recommended chapter items

Flags, handbooks, emblem, symbols, record book, charter, creed, motto, code of ethics, roberts rule of order

What are the Code Of Ethics?

Respect others, respect property, courtesy, honesty. Dress well, take pride, controll behavior, respect oppinions, sportsmanship, share educational experiences

List the TSA motto

Learning to live in a technical world

What does the elementary level gain from TSA?

Personal development, technological awareness

What does the middle school level gain from TSA?

Greater understanding of technologys role in society, career opportunities

What does the high school level gain from TSA?

Occupational readiness, consumer awareness, personal enrichment

Students will develop what skills from TSA membership?

Leadership skills, pride in work, high standards of technical ability, scholarship, safety

Purpose of TSA emphasizes what?

Leadership, technology education, knowledge, respect, motivation, choices

What is the TSA official dress?

Navy blue blazer, red tie, blue button up shirt, black shoes, gray pants, black socks, clear hose

What is the official dress for casual occasions?

TSA windbreaker, sweater, letter jacket

Scarlet(red) represents what?

Strength and determination

What color represents high standards, morals, beliefs?

White

What does the color navy represent?

Sincerity

What color represents the masses of laborers?

Light gray

What color is the map on the TexasTSA emblem?

Blue

The red delta wings on the TexasTSA emblem symbolizes?

Looking forward

The TexasTSA emblem reminds us of what?

The vast amount of knowledge in the fields of industry, technology, and education

The National TSA emblem symbolizes what?

Commitment to modern technology

T in the National TSA emblem represents what?

All facets of technology

S in the National TSA emblem represents what?

Students of the organization

A in the National TSA emblem represents what?

Association in local, regional, state, and national levels

Which award recognizes chapters that are outstanding models?

TSA chapter excellence

Which award recognizes chapter advisors?

TSA advisor of the year

Which award is selected based on valued service to TSA?

Distinguished service award

Which award is selected based on valued service to the community and TSA?

Distinguised student award

Which award is selected based in valued service to the growth of TSA?

Outstanding recognition award

Which award is given to recipients supporting TSA for at least five years?

Honarary life award

This society is designed to recognize students who excel in academics, leadership, and service. They exemplify high ideals of academics.

TSA honor society

Name of the $3,500 scholarship dedicated to the memory of William P. Elrod?

William P. Elrod scholarship

Who is a founding father of TSA, former Kansas State advisor, corporate member, member of board of directors, national advisor, national assistant advisor, that died in 1990?

Mr. Bill Elrod

The duties of my office is to preside at regular meetings amd special meetings of the organization ans promote cooperation in activaties amd work.

President

The duty of my office to see we have a strong membership, good work program, amd alert to the welfare.

Vice president

It is my responsibility to see proper records are kept of all businesses.

Secretary

Its the duty of my office to keep records of all funds and financial obligations are meant.

Treasurer

Its my duty to see our school, community, and state have records of organization activities.

Reporter

The gavel belongs to which position?

President

Its my responsibility to see assembly is comfortable and welcomed, im also doorkeeper.

Sergeant at arms

The star belongs to which position?

Vice prsident

The balanced budget belongs to which position?

Treasurer

The beacon tower belongs to which position?

Reporter

The hearty handshake belongs to which position?

Sergeant ar arms

I preside and conduct meetings.

President

I appoint committees and serve as ex-official member.

President

I keep the meetings moving.

President

I call officers to take chairs when I want.

President

I keep association activities progressing well.

President

I represent the association at outside activities and functions.

President

I may serve as member of the technology student association board of directors.

President

I assist the president.

Vice president

I serve as president in absence of the president.

Vice president

I succeed the president in case of vacancy.

Vice president

I serve as chairperson of membership and program committee.

Vice president

I meet with and am responsible for all committees.

Vice president

I prepare and read minutes of each meeting.

Secretary

I count and record member votes.

Secretary

I read correspondence and communications at meetings.

Secretary

I keep associations permanent records.

Secretary