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Regional Conference Registration is
Open!
Regional conference registration is open! Deadline to register is Dec. 14, 2016. The TSA Regional Conference dates and locations are:
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Competition Updates!
Competition List for the 2017 regional and state events has been updated.
Prepared Presentation - topics will be made available to contestants 24 hours prior to the scheduled contest presentation time. For our regional events, the topics will be posted online at 8 a.m. the morning before the scheduled event. For the state conference, contestants will pickup their topic at 8 a.m. from the registration desk on April 6, 2017.
Please Note: that contest supplies will NOT be provided for both the middle and high school's structural or problem solving contests.
Structural Engineering / Structural Design and Engineering
Teams must bring their own:
*Note: Gel Super Glue is the required adhesive. Wood glue will not have time to cure before the destructive testing at regional events. Liquid super glue will NOT be allowed.
Problem Solving and Technology Problem Solving
Suggested and required materials are listed in TOTAL TSA (High School or Middle School) with competitive event guidelines. Any additional required materials will be posted online on the regional conference event webpage by Jan. 2, 2017, and the state conference event webpage by March 3, 2017.
VEX Robotics Competitions
Tennessee TSA will hold the VEX Robotics Competition on both the middle and high school level at the 2017 Tennessee TSA State Conference. All teams must be officially registered with both VRC at robotevents.com and with the conference registration in order to compete at the 2017 Tennessee TSA State Conference and 2017 TSA National Conference. Tennessee TSA Robot Events registration will also be open on Feb. 6, 2017 and will close March 1, 2017.
New Update: We are now allowing advisors to enter up to three teams per chapter. If the VEX state contest team count exceeds the maximum capacity for our facility space, the TSA state advisor will notify the chapter advisors as soon as this occurs, and entries will be reduced to two teams per chapter.
Please Note: Advisors with three teams should clearly communicate with the members of their "third" team that they will be considered an alternate team until registration has closed. If we must reduce numbers to two teams per chapter, advisors will have an option for the third team to be entered in another event.
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Early Submission Contests
Contests that will require early submission of event projects for the state conference this year are:
Middle School Events:
- Community Service Video
- Website Design
High School Events:
- Digital Video Production
- Music Production
- Webmaster
Submission form and instructions will be posted online soon under state conference competition updates. Please note that instructions for early submission events on tsaweb.org is for ONLY the national conference contests.
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State Officer Candidate Application
Being a TSA state officer is a great way to help make a difference in your school, community, and state…even in you! TSA members seeking to broaden their opportunities with the organization should consider a campaign for state office.
State Officer Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2017. Please make sure to review the state officer candidate page fully to understand the process, expectations, and requirements for state officer candidates. All candidates must indicate whether they are running in the Presidential Pool or in the General Pool.
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Chapter Affiliation and Priority
Membership
TSA accepts membership throughout the school year. However, priority membership is given to chapters that affiliate by Nov. 18, 2016. This year those chapters will receive:
- token gift of appreciation
- a gold seal affiliation certificate
- uninterrupted membership service
Standard TSA benefits that all chapters receive include:
- online access to TOTAL TSA (High School or Middle School) with competitive event guidelines, leadership lessons and membership materials
- online access to print membership cards
- e-mail updates from national TSA
- the ability to participate in local, state and national TSA events and conferences
- an opportunity for TSA affiliated advisors to join ITEEA, the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, for $50 (an $80 value). You will receive an e-mail with a discount code once you have affiliated.
To affiliate your chapter, go to Manage My TSA and click on, "Chapter Advisors." If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Suzy Orr in the national office or call (888) 860-9010 (toll free).
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Occupational License New Teacher Training Registration
Occupational License New Teacher Training will be held Jan. 9-13, 2017 in Nashville. New occupationally licensed teachers are required to attend all five days of this training within their first year of teaching, and all teachers in attendance should have a valid teaching license. During this training, teachers will engage in sessions ranging from planning and instruction to classroom management techniques.
Teachers planning to attend the training should register (here). If you have questions, please reach out to Andrea.Thorsbakken@tn.gov.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
- Dec. 14, 2016 - Registration for Regional Events Closes
- Jan. 6, 2017 - Payment Due for Regional Events
- Jan. 31, 2017 - Chapter Excellence Award Nomination
- Jan. 31, 2017 - State Officer Candidate Application
- Jan. 20, 2017 - Middle Regional Event
- Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN
- Jan. 27, 2017 - East Regional Event
- Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN
- Feb. 3, 2017 - West Regional Event
- University of Memphis, FedEx Institute of Technology
- Feb. 6, 2017 - Registration for State Conference Opens
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