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ecognition of chapter members who demonstrate
leadership through mentoring new chapters; Chapter
Excellence Award program recognition of chapters
that exceed membership requirements to provide an
exemplary program; Gold/Silver/Bronze Achievement
Award program designed to motivate and recognize
student members for high effort in a school’s technology
education program; the Technology Honor Society
recognition of TSA members who excel in academics,
leadership, and service to their school and community.
Competitive program levels: High school, middle school
Future national conferences:
Denver, CO, June 2009
Orlando, FL, June 2011
Nashville, TN, June 2012
Conference participants: 5,000
Mission statement/goals:
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 (STEM) concepts through co-curricular
activities, competitive events, and related programs.
TSA has identified the following goals to be achieved
by the 2010/11 school year.
• Ensure competitions focus on STEM principles and
education standards.
• Increase exposure of TSA through mutually beneficial
relationships.
• Define and create leadership programs that are
unique to TSA.
• Market TSA’s new image to maximize recognition.
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