Technology Student Association

Upper Merion Area School District Technology Student Association Level 1- UMAMS Advisor - Mr. Cullen 610-205-8922 [email protected] 450 Keebler Rd King of Prussia, PA 19406

WHAT IS TSA? Our Mission 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 concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.

HISTORY 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 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 organization's name: the Technology Student Association (TSA).

UMASD Program The Upper Merion Middle School TSA School Chapter was started in October of 2009. Mr. Cullen was hired as the new Tech Ed teacher at UMAMS and has over 20 years of experience working with the TSA program. Students will have an opportunity to represent our school and community at local and regional conferences. Over 40 competitive events are open to MS students. Open labs will be run before, after, and during school to help develop the program. The TSA program is open to all students in the MS.

2014-15 PA-TSA DUES and COST Association Dues – $15 – check made payable to UMAMS PA-TSA Region 9 Leadership Conference - $15 – registration fee – includes lunch – Saturday Trip PA-TSA State Leadership Conference - 4 day trip – Seven Springs, PA– approx. $650.00 – fees paid after qualifying to attend conference Lab Materials - $10-$100 depending on events selected – fees paid as needed for supplies and materials in the lab

Open Lab Schedule –Check schedule in TSA showcase each week Wednesdays - after school - 3:00 - 5:30 pm - B-211 - except on third Wednesday – required faculty meeting Check schedule on website and my big campus

Competitive Events Each student is required to prepare for 3-6 competitive events at the regional conference. TSA rules and regulations are in electronic PDF format and available to students at TSA meetings and downloadable PDF file on the UMAMS TSA website, my big campus, and Google docs Students must be in good academic standing and meet eligibility requirements to participate at competitions. Students with repeated discipline problems and academic difficulties will not be permitted to participate. The advisor and building principal will review student records to determine eligibility. Our chapter is allowed a limited number of entries in each event at the regional and state level. A Local Chapter Competition at UMAMS is used to determine the winners for our local chapter. The top students are then selected to represent us at the Region 9 Conference. Websites http://www.tsaweb.org/ - national TSA website http://www.patsa.org/ - PA - TSA website http://www.umasd.org/1333108571029370/site/default.asp - Mr. Cullen’s website

2014-15 Competitive Event Schedule TSA Events UMAMS -TSA Local Chapter Competition – Qualifier for Regional Conference January 7, 2015 – competitions and drop off events UMAMS Tech Lab - B-211 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Events Agriculture and Biotechnology – team – drop off display Career Prep – Individual – drop off resume and cover letter Challenging Technology Issues – Team – drop off proposal Communication Challenge – Individual – drop off portfolio Digital Photography – Individual – drop off photo Dragster – Individual – drop off drawing and prototype Electrical Applications – Individual – test Energy Sources – team – drop off tri-fold brochure and video Environmental Focus – Individual – drop off display Flight – Individual – drop off binder and plane Go Green Manufacturing - team - drop off working drawings and prototype Junior Solar Sprint – team – drop off – documentation binder – model csr Medical Technology Issues – Team – drop off display Prepared Speech – Individual – sign-up for speech Problem Solving – Team – on-site challenge Promotional Design – Individual – drop off binder Structural Engineering – Team – drop off structure and drawing Techno Talk – Team – on-site challenge Transportation Systems – Individual - drop off binder and prototype Video Game Design – Team – drop off DVD Website Design – Team – drop off project sheet PA – BioMedical Essay – Individual – drop off document PA – Calculator Robot – Individual – onsite challenge PA – CAD – Individual – drop off final drawing PA – Delta Dart – Individual – onsite challenge PA – Digital Photography – drop off photo PA – Safety Illustration – Individual – drop off poster PA – Robotics – team – drop off robot and binder on DVD PA – VEX Robotics – team – drop off robot

PA-TSA Region 5 Conference- Strayer MS – Quakertown, PA Students must qualify at our local showdown and meet all deadlines to attend Region 5 Conference February 7, 2015 – all day conference – 7 am – 5:30 pm February 21, 2015 – snow make-up day

PA-TSA State Leadership Conference Students must qualify at Region 5 Conference to attend the State Leadership Conferecne April 15 - 18, 2015 Depart Wed. 10:00 AM Seven Springs Conference Center - Return Sat. 5:00 PM Champion, PA All conference information will be posted on the UMAMS Tech Ed website and Tech Ed information area when it becomes available. UMAMS Technology Student Association Parent Permission Slip Please print neatly

Student Name ______Grade ______Gender ______

Homeroom # ______Homeroom Teacher ______

Address ______Phone # ______

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Mother’s name ______Father’s name ______

Phone # ______Phone # ______

Work # ______Work # ______

Cell # ______Cell # ______e-mail ______e-mail ______

Important Information for Mr. Cullen:

Volunteer Information - Parents can assist during open labs, conference, and special events -

I have read and understand the information provided in the TSA Information Packet. I give permission for my son/daughter to participate in TSA.

Parent Signature______Date______$15 – dues – check or cash payment Deadline to join TSA – Oct. 24, 2014