Georgia TSA Statesman Award Study Guide 2025-26

What Do the letters "TSA" represent

Technology Student Association

TSA creed

I 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.

TSA Motto

Learning to Lead in a Technical World

TSA Colors and What They Represent

Scarlet (red) represents the strength and determination of the technology education students and teachers to obtain their goal

White represents high standards, morals, and religious beliefs

Blue (navy) represents the sincerity of the technology education students and teachers in obtaining a greater knowledge of our technological world.

Description of TSA Logo

The TSA Emblem is a rectangular shape with three parts. The middle section and largest part of the emblem contains the letters TSA in very large, bold print. The letters are white on a blue background. Below these letters and about 1/3 the size, is the name of the association - Technology Student Association - in white letters on a red background. The top portion of the emblem is a blank red rectangular shape, the same size as the bottom area. This portion is intentionally left blank so that each state can put their own name on the emblem if desired. The logo is a modern, futuristic symbol that represents the association's commitment to technology and its impact on the future.

TSA Official Dress

Blazer: Navy blue with official TSA patch

Ties: Scarlet red imprinted with official TSA logo; Tie is not required for female official dress

Shirt or blouse: Official royal blue TSA shirt with embroidered logo

Pants or skirt: Light gray

Dark socks: Males only (black or dark blue)

Shoes: Black dress shoes (Athletic shoes, combat or work boots are unacceptable)

Sandals: Females only may wear black open toe shoes or sandals

TSA Service Project

The American Red Cross

National TSA Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Ways to Affiliate

Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP)

White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP)

Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP)

Georgia Dues

Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP)

$120 National + $50 Georgia Dues

White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP)

$12 per member National Dues (11 or more members) + $5 per member Georgia Dues

Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP)

$400 National Dues + $300 Georgia Dues

Advisor Fee (all affiliation levels) = $10

Website URLs

www.gatsa.org

www.tsaweb.org

Program Specialist for Engineering and Technology Education at the Dept. of Education

Paul Camick

Georgia TSA Executive Director and State Advisor

Steve Price

National TSA Executive Director

Dr. Rosanne T. White

President of the Board of Directors

Matt North

National TSA Officers

President: Sen Yakandawala

Vice President: Lizzie Grounds

Secretary: Veronica Gao

Treasurer: Avni Patel

Reporter: Rebecca Mogga

Sergeant-at-Arms: Daniel Blackburn

2025-2026 Georgia TSA state officers

President: Nate Hancock

1st Vice President: Emma Maisonneuve

2nd Vice President: Kaden Jawwaad

Secretary: Nikita Bohra

Treasurer: Addison White

Reporter: Tiffany Kim

Sgt-at-Arms: Liam Bell

State Officer Assistant: Austin Futch

The annual Conference Theme

'Unity through Community"

When is core

September 2025 6-8, in Clayton, GA

What does CORE stand for?

Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence

Purpose of CORE

"The Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE) program is designed to provide Georgia TSA local chapter officers with an opportunity to develop interpersonal and leadership skills, gain necessary knowledge and abilities to carry out the duties of their individual offices, prepare a Chapter Program of Work for the upcoming year and bond with their fellow officers, in preparation to lead their respective chapters the remainder of the year."

Tech Day

October 6, 2025 in Perry, GA

registration deadline Tech day

September 3rd

pre-judged competitions

Bioengineering design

Program Promo

Archerchetuial design

On-site Competitions are

Alternative Energy Design

Conceptual Design

Mousetrap Car Challenge

Robotic Challenge MS

Robotic Challenge HS

Structural Design

Manufacturing Prototype

Fall Leadership Conference

November 14-16, 2025 in Jekyll Island, GA

What is due by the FLC Conference registration deadline of October 17

Armada Boat Race

White Star Chapter Applications

Statesman Test Registration

VEX Robotics

Sandcastle challenge

Purpose of FLC

"Our annual Fall Leadership Conference is designed to provide Georgia TSA members and advisors the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, communication, and team building skills by attending hands-on workshops, seminars and general sessions. This conference also provides for chapter members and advisors to gain knowledge and skills in relation to our Competitive events Program by attending hands on workshops, seminars, and sessions during our Technical Sessions."

Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference

March 18-21, 2025 in Athens, GA

Purpose of Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference

"Georgia TSA's annual culminating state conference of leadership development and competitive events provides our student members opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting which add to their increased knowledge and understanding of an ever- changing technical world. During our Competitive Events Program, GA TSA provides our members with an outlet to exhibit their knowledge and skills through our competitive events and earn awards."

What is due by the registration deadline of February 18th

• Conference registration submission

• Outstanding Student Applications

• Tommy Pitchford Scholarship Application

• Posted Pre-Conference Competitive Events

National TSA Conference

June 22-26, 2028 in Washington DC

July 1, 2025

Beginning of Georgia TSA Year - membership and fiscal

February 22, 2022

Georgia CTSO Legislative Expo

What do the letters of GAIAC represent

Georgia Association of Industrial Arts Clubs

Who was the state supervisor of Industrial Arts Education and the first State Club Advisor when GAIAC was formed?

Raymond S Ginn

List 10 of the charter GAIAC clubs.

Briarcliff High, Atlanta

Coffee County High, Douglas

Commerce High, Commerce

Cross Keys High, Atlanta

Dalton High, Dalton

Glennville High, Glennville

Jeff Davis High, Hazelhurst

Savannah High, Savannah

Warner Robins High, Warner Robins

Winder-Barrow High, Winder

What were the four original competitions for students in GAIAC?

Essay Contest

Industrial Arts Club Exhibits Contest

Scrapbook Contest

GAIAC Sweetheart Contest

Where was the first state conference held?

FFA/FHA Camp in Covington, GA

What was the GAIAC motto?

Pride in Progress

What was the GAIAC creed?

I believe in the dignity of work and that through an understanding and promotion of Industrial Arts, I can develop Leadership, Scholarship and Craftsmanship and so be of greater service to my country and mankind.

What do the letters "AIASA" represent?

American Industrial Arts Student Association

1965: AIASA

At the 27th AIAA (American Industrial Arts Association) Conference in Tulsa, the

American Industrial Arts Student Association was officially organized

1968 AIASA

By this date the following events such as Prepared Speech, Drafting, Scrapbook,

Industrial Technical Reports, College Bowl and Industrial Exhibits were added.

1978 AIASA

During the national student association, meeting at the 1978 AIAA Conference in

Atlanta, Georgia, the nonprofit corporation, AIASA, Inc., was formed to oversee AIASA as a separate organization.

1982 AIASA

To guarantee representation of the junior high programs, the office of 2nd Vice

President was created in Georgia

1984 AIASA

Georgia AIASA moved its annual conference from Macon to the

Radison/Castlegate Hotel

1986 AIASA

Ronald Barker became the Georgia AIASA State Advisor.

1987 AIASA

Computer Aided Drafting was introduced as a pilot event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1988 AIASA

At the National Conference, held in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, student delegates

voted to change name to the Technology Student Association (TSA).

What is the organization that originally sponsored AIASA?

American Industrial Arts Association

Who were the two men in charge of Georgia AIASA once it was nationally chartered?

Sam Powell and Harold Quinn

1989 TSA

The first state-wide Fall Leadership Conference was held on Jekyll Island.

1995 TSA

The Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference was moved from Atlanta to Perry, GA

1996 TSA

The official competitive events were separated into two distinct levels and each had

event guides designed for each. 2000: Georgia TSA hosted the National TSA Conference

2000 TSA

Tech Day was added

2004 TSA

The first CORE was held at the FFA/FCCLA Camp

2008 TSA

The Georgia TSA State Leadership Conference was moved from Perry, GA to Athens, GA

What is Parliamentary Procedure?

System of rules that governs the conduct of TSA meetings

Guarantees the rights of each members

Originated in early English Parliaments

Became uniform in 1876 when Henry M. Robert published his manual on Parliamentary Law

The book used by TSA to answer questions concerning parliamentary procedure is Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised

Purpose/Objectives of Parliamentary Procedures

One thing is handled at a time

Courtesy to everyone is extended

The majority rules

The rights of the minority are protected

President

It shall be the duty of the president to preside at all meetings. In his/her absence, or with his/her consent, the 1st vice president shall preside at all meetings of the state association.

The president shall appoint all committees except those provided for in the constitution and bylaws.

The president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee.

1st Vice President

It shall be the duty of the 1st vice president, in the absence of the president, to assume the duties of the president.

The 1st vice president shall work and assist in securing new chapters for the association.

He/she shall serve as chairperson of the nominating committee.

The 1st vice president shall serve in any other capacity as directed by the president.

2nd Vice President

The 2nd vice president shall work and assist in securing new chapters for the association.

He/she shall serve as co-chairperson of the nominating committee.

The 2nd vice president shall serve in any capacity as directed by the president.

Secretary

The secretary shall keep accurate records of each meeting of the association and the executive committee meetings.

He/she shall prepare copies of all procedures and reports for the president and state advisor. It is the secretary's duty to notify members of the executive and advisory councils about meetings.

The secretary is the chairperson of the resolutions committee.

It shall be the duty of the secretary to serve in any other capacity as directed by the president.

Treasurer

The treasurer shall keep accurate records of membership and membership dues as reported by the Executive Secretary and make treasurer's reports to the membership at business meetings.

The treasurer shall serve as chairperson of the auditing committee and shall present an auditor's statement to the membership.

It shall be the duty of the treasurer to serve in any other capacity as directed by the president.

Reporter

The reporter shall be responsible for keeping records, pictures, and other materials of historic importance to the association.

He/she shall serve as chairperson of the publicity, public relations and public display committee.

It shall be the duty of the reporter to serve in any other capacity as directed by the president.

Sergeant-at-Arms

It shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to serve in any capacity as directed by the president.

The sergeant-at-arms shall assist the president in conducting meetings in accordance with the constitution and bylaws.

He/she shall check credentials of the delegates and seat same, and maintain order.

He/she is responsible for interpreting the constitution and bylaws.

He/she shall serve as chairperson of the constitution and bylaws committee.

Officer Symbols

President: The Gavel

Vice President: The Five-Pointed Star

Second Vice President: The Four-Pointed Star

Secretary: The Pen

Treasurer: The Balanced Budget

Reporter: The Beacon Tower

Sergeant-at-Arms: The Hearty Handshake