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Judging at the National TSA Conference
National TSA is currently recruiting individuals to judge at the National TSA Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN June 28–July 2. Please help recruit judges by sending this form to colleagues, industry partners, and friends.
Please contact Pamela Grega at Pamela.Grega@tn.gov if you have any questions.
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Parent Authorization Forms
Please be aware that chapter advisors must have completed a Parent Authorization Form for all chapter members attending the 2016 National TSA Conference. These forms must be maintained by chapter advisors throughout the conference. Any adult serving in place of the chapter advisor must also be responsible for maintaining the completed forms. These forms should not be sent to National TSA; however, National TSA may request a copy at any time.
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2016 National TSA Conference
Advisors, please visit the conference website for links to important information, including pre-conference information, deadlines, competitive event schedules, and hotel information.
Registration
Deadline to register: June 3
- On-site registration will be available for guests and small children (at a higher rate), but no additions or changes for student competitors will be accepted following the close of the registration system on June 3.
- Everyone who attends the National TSA Conference must register, including parents, children, and any other guests.
- Throughout the conference, volunteer hosts will be checking name badges of all attendees at the entrances to the general sessions, competitive events, and other activities. There will be no admittance to any event without a name badge, including the award ceremony on July 2.
- The TSA, Inc. Board of Directors requires a minimum of one adult advisor or chaperone for no more than 10 students.
Registration Fees:
Advisor: $100
Student: $100
Alumni: $45
Guest: $45
Child: $25
**"Guest" includes non-TSA members (non-teacher/non-chaperone). Parents serving as advisors must pay the full advisor fee, not the guest fee.
***"Child" includes non-TSA members under the age of 10 accompanied by a registered parent. Children over the age of 10 who are not competing or participating as a TSA chapter member must pay the guest fee.
Refunds
National TSA Conference registration refunds are granted only to those who provide a written refund request received by the national office on or before May 31. The fee for cancellation is 50 percent of registration. All refund payments are mailed after the conference and the 50 percent cancellation fee is deducted accordingly. TSA policy prohibits any exceptions.
Registration Payment
Registration payments may be made by check to Tennessee TSA to:
Attn: Pamela Grega
Tennessee TSA
710 James Robertson Pkwy
11th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
Nashville, TN 37243
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National TSA Conference First Place Reimbursements
All students who placed first in an event at the Tennessee TSA State Leadership Conference are eligible to receive reimbursement for their conference registration fees.
Reimbursement Forms DO NOT substitute initial payment. All conference fees must be submitted to Tennessee TSA by June 13. Reimbursements will be mailed to the chapters after the National TSA Conference.
Please contact Pamela Grega at Pamela.Grega@tn.gov if you have any questions.
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Middle School Advisor Election to TSA, Inc.
Time is running out for middle school chapter advisors to participate in the election of the middle school representative to the TSA, Inc. Board of Directors. Middle school chapter advisors may cast their vote for one of the nine candidates. Votes must be cast by 11:59 pm on Monday, May 23, 2016.
Only active middle school TSA chapter advisors (those with a current TSA chapter) may vote. Only one vote per middle school chapter advisor is permitted, and if they have already voted, they cannot vote again.
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2016 Institute for CTE Educators
It's not too late to register for the 2016 Institute for CTE Educators. Our theme for this year’s Institute is “College & Career Roadmap: Developing the Ready Student.” Sessions will focus on the student experience in the classroom and will assist teachers by providing tools they can use in preparing their students for postsecondary and career opportunities.
Just as in years past, the institute will officially begin on Tuesday, July 12; however, there are specific sessions on Monday, July 11, for CTE directors, as well as content-specific training for teachers.
Participants can reserve their hotel by selecting the “hotel” tab on the registration page.
Click here to register. If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact TDOE@eventlogistics.com.
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2016 Predators STEM Day Camp
Monday, June 20, 2016
10 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Bridgestone Arena
For $5/person, each participant will receive:
- A panel discussion of Bridgestone Arena & Nashville Predators staff discussing:
- Science of the ICE
- Technology involved with arena/in-game presentation
- Engineering of Bridgestone Arena
- Math of Hockey
- A Worksheet to complete as they follow along with the panel discussion.
- A ticket to a select 2016-17 Nashville Predators home game with discounted rates for family and friends
- A Chance to win Nashville Predators raffle prizes
Register at www.nashvillepredators.com/campday
Contact Mickey Hock at (615) 770-2352 or mhock@nashvillepredators.com with questions.
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Dates, Deadlines, and Destinations
Note: As an advisor, you are strongly encouraged to enter these dates and deadlines into your calendar to ensure that your students do not miss out on these fun and engaging leadership training opportunities. Do it now—don't wait!
National Conference
- June 28–July 2, 2016: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN
Institute for CTE Educators
- July 11-15, 2016: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
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