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The Technology Student Association (TSA) is an international organization made up of technology education students from different schools and their advisors. Forty-eight of the U.S. State s and a handful of other countries are members of the organization. A notable absence is California (home of Silicon Valley) because the California legislature has continually rejected efforts to allow Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as TSA, FBLA, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), and others into the state. In addition to the states, Germany and more recently Peru have active chapters. The largest delegations are generally Florida , Mississippi , North Carolina ( NCTSA ), Oklahoma , Pennsylvania , Tennessee , Texas ( Texas TSA )and Virginia . Both Middle School s and High School s compete in many events (different for each level), competing against the other schools. The word "technology" in the name pertains not only to computers, as many would assume - instead, the term is much more inclusive, including such events as Digital Photography , Aerodynamics (balsa wood planes and CO2-powered cars), and desktop publishing. However, website design, Computer-aided Drafting And Design , and other computer-related events are also some of the organization's competitive events. Competitions also include such events as public speaking, parliamentary procedure, technical research, and general technology trivia; with the main focus on "learning to live in a technical world", TSA's official motto. TSA is the "only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology education students and teachers." It is also largely student-run, with students campaigning to be elected to offices at the chapter, state, and national levels (with national office being the highest position; other countries are considered "states" because of their very small numbers). The TSA website is almost yearly redone. Since National TSA removed the "Official" forums, an "Unofficial" place for discussion and co-mingling has been created. It is totally controlled, funded and supported by both past and present TSA members. The discussions range widely from irrelevant games to very helpful insight on popular competition events and provides members with a proving ground for discussion of their current ideas. All new members are welcome to join and participate openly! www.techstudentforums.com Many individual chapters have their own websites. Performing a search on the web may reveal there is a local chapter in your area. Every year TSA holds a national conference where students compete for coveted finalist pins. The election of national officers and the annual business meeting is held there. The 2007 Conference was held in Nashville , Tennessee , at the Gaylord Opryland . Next year's conference will take place in Orlando , Florida . Major national decisions, especially of financial nature, are made by the TSA, Inc. Board of Directors. Students are represented on the Board by the National TSA President, currently KC Cushman of Tennessee. The President of the Board of Directors is Kathleen Squibb of North Carolina . The TSA national office also runs a great deal of the day-to-day activities and is headed by Executive Director Dr. Rosanne White . MOTTO Learning to live in a technical world 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.'' NOTABLE ALUMNI Chad Hurley - Creator of Video Sharing Program Youtube EXTERNAL LINKS
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