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in TSA's history. During the period from 1958 to 1978, the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) was a sponsored activity of the American Industrial Arts Association (AIAA). In 1978, the nonprofit corporation, AIASA, Inc., was formed to oversee AIASA as a separate organization. During the decade that followed, the organization grew in size, strength, structure, and impact on students and secondary school programs. The summer of 1988 closed this third decade as AIASA reached another milestone, a change in the name of the organization to the Technology Student Association (TSA). The above links describe (a) AIASA's history through these three major periods up to the time the association changed its name, (b) the evolution and purposes of activities, and (c) the organizational structure of TSA. TSA's history can be traced back to the 1950's. The term club was originally used: the term chapter is the present-day term used for the local school chapter. The First Two Decades (1958-78): Under AIAA Sponsorship A number of the significant events, or milestones, that occurred during TSA's first two decades are depicted in Milestones in TSA's History. One of the first periodical references to industrial arts club activities is a 1957 article in School Shop written by an industrial arts teacher in Iowa, Rex Miller. It is reported that Miller received over 300 requests from 27 states for additional information, indicating the interest in club activity at that time (AIASA Chapter..., 1984). In that same year, the American Vocational Association (AVA) formed a committee to study the status of industrial arts clubs. The members of the committee were Dr. Pat Atteberry, W.A. Mayfield, Harry Thomas, and Lawrence Wiltz (Ray, 1979; Texas..., 1975; "The Votes...", 1968). Mayfield's previous efforts to form a state organization of student clubs in Texas gave him background needed to conduct the study. During 1959-60, the American Industrial Arts Association formed an industrial arts club committee. Rex Miller, who served on this committee, recommended financial support from AIAA to create an industrial arts student organization, but this effort was unsuccessful because of financial constraints at the time (AIASA Chapter..., 1984). There was a recognized need within the profession for a "unifying force to obtain the (student) club benefits for more people, and extend industrial arts to more students..." (AIAA, 1964). In 1964, Miller was asked to chair another committee made up of himself, W.A. Mayfield, Raymond S. Ginn, and L.H. Bengtson. This committee was successful in obtaining financial support from AIAA to publish a student club handbook and other materials needed to establish a national student organization. The result of their efforts was the publication of the AIAA Student Clubs Handbook. The purpose of the handbook was to "give direction, purpose, organization and an overall framework through which to carry on the club program from the local, state, and national level" (AIAA, 1964). The following year, 1965, at the 27th AIAA Conference in Tulsa, the American Industrial Arts Student Association was officially organized. Rex Miller accepted AIAA's invitation to head the organization's activities through AIAA and to work with the newly-elected national officers. GA TSA Mission Statement The mission of Georgia TSA is to prepare its membership to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities within the technology education program; which include communication, leadership, and competitive skill development in the classroom/laboratory environment. Our motto: "Learning to Live in a Technical World" 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. CONFERENCES C.O.R.E. (Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence) Fall Leadership Conference 2006 CYBERSPACE PURSUIT |
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About Georgia TSA The Technology Student Association (TSA), formerly AIASA, is the oldest student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education classes grades K-12. It has a rich history that spans three decades. Three distinct periods may be found |
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Hello, I would like to introduce you to TSA (Technology Student Association). As the Pickens County Chapter we hold many achievements, At CORE (Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence) we as a team of officers received the chapter spirit award, and were awarded best overall for our program of work. We also had a group of three members who gave a motivational speech during vespers at CORE. Those members were Dwayne Daniels (vice president), Jeff Hayes (reporter), and Crysanna Chapman (president). During November 2006, a group of our members took a trip to Jekyll Island for Fall Leadership Conference to learn leadership skills and how to work more effectively as a team. I am confident that our chapter will do well in all they accomplish, and have high expectations for this group of individuals that will be competing at this year’s State Conference, held in Perry, GA. Sincerely, Crysanna Chapman, President Pickens High TSA Officers - President: Crysanna Chapman Vice-President: Dwayne Daniels Secretary: Jarrod Chapman Reporter: Jeff Hayes Treasurer: Eric Benedict Sergeant-at-Arms: John Johnson Parliamentarian: Walker Giambra Historian: Jessica Bentley Member at Large: Kevin Tidwell |