Establishing a New Chapter
If there is interest in starting a
exciting new club, then think about establishing a TSA chapter.
Here are some tips to begin with:
1. Start by electing officers to posts
(similar to those of National TSA: president, vice president,
secretary, treasurer, reporter, and sergeant-at-arms)
2. Discuss what members want to accomplish
during the school year. Is participating in the competitive
events a priority? Are members willing to work on the national
service project? Is class time available for projects? How much
time will be devoted to fund raising? Do members want to socialize
too?
3. Members or advisors should then
determine a meeting schedule. At the very least, monthly meetings
should be held.
4. Local chapters may want to establish
permanent committees to handle specific activities of the chapter
such as public relations, funds, and entertainement.
5. A resource that will guide you in
establishing a TSA chapter is the Chapter Program Kit.
6. You can also use the Membership
Forum to post questions.
TSA Benefits
Perhaps the most important benefit
of TSA membership is the inspiration and enthusiasm that students
gain from receiving recognition for applying their knowledge.
Demonstrating skills in a forum beyond school walls motivates
students, especially when there is a large, like-minded audience
of peers who support them. Other benefits include these opportunities:
• To work with guidance on complex
projects from start to finish
• To work closely as part of a team
• To compete on state and national levels
• To develop leadership skills by participating at the
local, state, or national levels
• To meet and work with business and industry leaders
• To travel to organized meetings
• To meet other students with similar interests from all
over the United States
• To contribute time and effort to a national service
project
• To receive all national membership services, including
the TSA newsletter, School Scene
• To receive recognition through TSA's honor society,
scholarships, and achievement programs
• To have a voice in a national organization that is helping
shape the future of technology education in America's classrooms
Chapter advisors receive valuable help with their curriculum
through TSA publications, including the Chapter Program Kit,
the Curricular Resources Guide, and the TSA Information Directory.
For more information, check out TSA Publications.
National TSA Website: Starter
Booklet
For more information:
Kansas TSA State
Advisor
Carolyn Cole
1068 Rd K
Emporia, KS 66801
Tel. 620.342.8739
email:
cole4kstsa@hotmail.com
