GATSA statesmen study guide
why does CORE take place?
to provide local GA 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, and prepare a Chapter program of Work for the upcoming year
what is the national TSA's website?
tsaweb.org
What is the Armada Boat Race?
A competition in which the objective is to design and build a boat using cardboard and duct tape that will successfully carry two passengers across a pool in the least amount of time.
who is the president of the national TSA officers?
Alex King
what are events/challenges judged on-site for Tech day?
Alternative Energy Design, Mechanical engineering, mousetrap car challenge, robotic challenge HS, robotic challenge MS, structural design
what's TSA's service project?
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
what is the organization that originally sponsored AIASA?
American Industrial Arts Association
what does AIASA stand for?
American Industrial Arts Student Association
who is the sgt-at-arms of the national TSA officers?
Ashley Stokes
what happened in 1965?
At the 27th American Industrial Arts Association(AIAA) Conference in Tulsa, the AIASA was officially organized.
where does the state leadership conference take place?
Athens, GA
who is the secretary of the national TSA officers?
Aubrey Garoutte
who is the reporter of the national TSA officers?
Ben Apt
The ten charter GAIAC clubs were
Briarcliff High, Coffee County High, Commerce High, Cross Keys high, Dalton high, Glennville high, Jeff Davis High, Savannah High, Warner Robins High, Winder-Barrow High
What does CORE stand for?
Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence
who is the treasurer of the GATSA officers?
Christopher Bellflowers
where does CORE take place?
Clayton, GA
what happened in 1987?
Computer Aided Drafting was introduced as a pilot event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
who is the sgt-at-arms of the GATSA officers?
Courtney Raymond
who is the reporter of the GATSA officers?
Delzin Daruwalla
who is the National TSA Executive Director?
Dr. Rosanne T. White
who is the treasurer of the national TSA officers?
Emma Hopsen
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 happened in 1984?
GA AIASA moved its annual conference from Macon to the Radison/Castlegate Hotel
what are pre-judged events/challenges offered for tech day?
GA TSA Pin Design, Architectural Design, Membership Recruitment Challenge HS, Membership Recruitment Challenge MS, Transportation Modeling
what happened in 1995?
GA TSA State Leadership conference was moved from Atlanta to Perry, GA
what happened in 2008?
GA TSA state leadership conference was moved from perry to Athens, GA
what happened in 2000?
GATSA hosted the national TSA conference
who was the first state association director of GATSA?
Gayle Silvey
what does GAIAC stand for ?
Georgia Association of Industrial Arts Clubs
GATSA's mailing address
Georgia TSA P.O. Box 2304 Acworth, GA 30102
who is the 1st vice president of the GATSA officers?
Greg Carroll
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.
who is the vice president of the national TSA officers?
Isabella Eleogo
where does the fall leadership conference take place?
Jekyll island, GA
who is the state officer assistant of the GATSA officers?
Kush Bhatia
TSA Motto
Learning to Live in a Technical World
who is the 2nd vice president of the GATSA officers?
Marcus Mesis
what is the annual conference theme?
Model the Way
who is the president of the GATSA officers?
Nimra Khan
when is the fall leadership conference?
November 9th-11th
when did tech day take place?
October 8th
where did tech day take place?
Perry, GA
what was the GAIAC motto?
Pride in Progress
Who was the state supervisor of Industrial Arts Education and the first State Club Advisor when GAIAC was formed?
Raymond S Ginn
what are the GA dues?
Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP) $100 National + $50 Georgia Dues White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP) $10 per member National Dues (11 or more members) + $5 per member Georgia Dues Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP) $350 National Dues + $300 Georgia Dues Advisor Fee (all affiliation levels) = $10
what are ways to affiliate?
Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP) A chapter affiliates up to ten members by paying a flat fee (additional members may be added during the year for a fee). The membership fee for Red CAP is $100 at the national level plus state dues. White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP) A chapter affiliates eleven or more members by paying a per member White CAP fee for state and national dues. The membership fee for White CAP is $10 per member at the national level plus state dues. Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP) A chapter affiliates an unlimited number of members in a school for a flat fee (typically effective when there are more than 25 members). This option is popular in chapters where students rotate through a STEM class for a portion of the year to enable all students to be members. The membership fee for Blue CAP is $350 at the national level plus state dues.
where are TSA's headquarters?
Reston, VA
who is the President of the Board of Directors?
Rob Bell
who is the Program Specialist for Engineering and Technology Education at the Dept. of Education?
Roger Ivey
what happened in 1986?
Ronald Barker became the GA AIASA State Advisor
who were the two men in charge of GA AIASA once it was nationally chartered?
Sam Powell and Harold Quinn
when did CORE take place?
September 14-16th
who became the state association director of GATSA in 2012?
Steve Price
who is the Georgia TSA Executive Director and State Advisor ?
Steve Price
who is the secretary of the GATSA officers?
Tate Green
TSA
Technology Student Association
what is GATSA foundation's mission?
To provide ongoing financial support of the programs of the GA Technology Student Association (GA TSA) with the ultimate objective of encouraging students to investigate and choose careers and leadership roles in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
what is the purpose of the GATSA foundation?
To raise funds primarily by seeking, fostering, and maintaining relationships with business and industry and through seeking grants that support the Foundation's Mission.
where does the national tsa conference take place?
Washington DC
Blue CAP
a chapter that affiliates an unlimited # of members. 25+ members. $350 plus state dues.0
what shoes are acceptable?
black dress shoes
what sandals can females wear?
black open toe shoes or sandals
what color of socks can males wear?
black or dark blue
White CAP
chapter that affiliates 11+. $10 per member plus state dues
Red CAP
chapter that affiliates up to ten members by paying a flat fee. membership fee is $100 plus state dues.
what is the GATSA's website?
gatsa.org
what does the white mean in TSA's logo?
high standards, morals, and religious beliefs
when does the national TSA conference take place?
june 28th-july 2nd
what color are the pants/shirt?
light gray
when does the state leadership conference take place?
march 12th-16th
what does TSA's official blazer look like?
navy blue with official TSA patch
is the official tie required for females?
no
what happened in 1996?
official competitive events were separated into two distinct levels and each had event guides
what is due by the registration deadline of feb 14th?
registration for state conference, outstanding student applications, tommy pitchford scholarship application, state officer candidate forms, advisory council applications, posted- pre-conference competitive events
what does the TSA shirt/blouse look like?
royal blue with embroidered logo
what does TSA's official tie look like?
scarlet red imprinted with official TSA logo
what happened in 1988?
student delegates in Downingtown, Penn. at the national conference voted to change the name to the Technology Student Association
what happened in 2000?
tech day was added
what happened in 1968?
the events (prepared Speevch, Drafting, Scrapbook, Industrial Technical Reports, College Bowl, and Industrial Exhibits) were added
what happened in 2004?
the first CORE was held at FFA/FCCLA camp
what happened in 1989?
the first state-wide Fall Leadership Conference was held on Jekyll Island
what happened in 1978?
the nonprofit organization AIASA Inc. was formed to oversee AIASA as a separate organization during a AIAA conference in Atlanta, GA
what happened in 1982?
the office of 2nd vice president was created in GA to guarantee representation of Junior High Programs
what happened in 1989?
the official TSA logo was designed by Steve Price of GA and the membership adopted the logo through a national vote
what does the blue stand for in TSA's logo?
the sincerity of the technology education students and teachers in obtaining a greater knowledge of our technological world
What does the red mean in TSA's logo?
the strength and determination of the technology education students and teachers to obtain their goal
