2016 - 2017 Back to School and Affiliation Packet Welcome to a new school year with North Carolina TSA. In this pack you will find important information to kick start your year. Please print the TSA calendar and post it somewhere in your room. We have a jammed packed calendar with exciting opportunities that we do not want you to miss. For the most up to date information please visit the North Carolina TSA home page at www.nctsa.org. Be an active chapter and send your chapter activities so we can include them in the News section of the North Carolina TSA website. Submit all articles with pictures to Jerianne.Taylor@dpi.nc.gov or officers.northcarolinatsa@gmail.com

Table of Contents Section One: Chapter Affiliation Information Section Two: NC TSA Policies Regarding Payments, Collections, Registration

Deadlines, etc. Section Three: National TSA Champion Fund Information and Application A one-time free membership for brand new chapters, reviving a chapter

that has not affiliated in five years or more, or a chapter in need due to a natural disaster.

Section Four: North Carolina TSA Champion Fund honoring Kathleen Squibb Section Five: 2016-2017 Program of Work and Calendar of Events Section Six: Advisor Resource Sites Section Seven: National & State TSA Websites & Social Media Section Eight: 2016 NCTSA Leadership Rally Section Nine: 2016-2017 Regional and State Conference Information Section Ten: National TSA Week 2016 Section Eleven: Official Competitive Events for the 2017 State Conference Section Twelve: Chapter and Member Award Programs Special Thanks to Steve Price and GA TSA for providing the template for this document.

Section One: Chapter Affiliation Information

TSA Affiliation Requires On-line Affiliation

The on-line system will open in August and ready to accept your chapter affiliation! AFFILIATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS PROCESSED BY NATIONAL TSA. (Payment may be made with a credit card or an approved/signed Purchase Order followed by

a check.)

TSA offers three curriculum- integrated membership programs. Each chapter chooses the program that works best for them.

Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP) A chapter affiliates up to ten members by paying a flat fee (additional members may be added during the year for a fee). The membership fee for Red CAP is $100 at the national level plus $60 state dues.

White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP) A chapter affiliates eleven or more members by paying a per member White CAP fee for state and national dues. The membership fee for White CAP is $10 per member at the national level plus $6.00 state dues.

Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP) A chapter affiliates an unlimited number of members in a school for a flat fee (typically effective when there are more than 25 members). This option is popular in chapters where students rotate through a STEM class for a portion of the year to enable all students to be members. The membership fee for Blue CAP is $350 at the national level plus state dues.

Advisor Fee: $10.00 When to affiliate: We encourage you to affiliate early so that you can receive your new “Total TSA” which includes the current Competitive Events Guide, membership benefits and leadership activities and lessons. Please know though you may affiliate your chapter or add additional members to your roster at any time during the year.

Section One: Chapter Affiliation Information continued ON-LINE AFFILIATION: To affiliate a chapter, go to the National TSA website at www.tsaweb.org and then click on “Join TSA or Manage My TSA.” You will be lead through the on-line affiliation process. Instructions can be found - http://www.registermychapter.com/tsa/nat/AffHelp.aspx. When you affiliate you will receive a free copy of the Total TSA Package which includes:

a. Membership Materials: The Membership Materials section provides guidelines for promoting, running and maintaining your chapter. It also includes chapter organization tips, promotional and marketing ideas, and descriptions of TSA's awards and recognitions. b. Competitive Events: TSA offers its members challenging technology and leadership competitions. TSA's competitive events are reviewed and revised every two years by the Competition Regulations Committee (CRC), a standing group of technology educators with hands-on classroom experience. The Competitive Events portion of TOTAL TSA presents guidelines for all national TSA conference competitions, as well as a comprehensive view of each event's connection to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) standards. Additionally, leadership skills and career choices are featured for each event. Relevant for local state and national competitions, the competitive events materials provide an excellent motivational tool for curricular activities in the classroom. c. Leadership Lessons: Leadership is for all TSA members. By learning leadership skills such as creative and critical thinking, communication, decision making, ethics, self-esteem, problem solving and teamwork, students are empowered for success in their competitions, classes and future careers. The contents of the Leadership Lessons section will help advisors enhance chapter dynamics and broaden the learning that takes place when students participate in TSA competitive events. The lessons can be integrated into both the technology education curriculum and the TSA

MEMBERSHIP DUES. TSA has unified membership. This means no one may be a member of TSA, or participate in TSA activities and conferences, without affiliating at the local, state and national level. Be sure to include dues for advisors and alumni. All students in your school who are taking or have taken a Technology Education course are eligible for membership.

Section One: Chapter Affiliation Information continued AFFILIATION PLAN OPTIONS: TSA offers three curriculum- integrated membership programs. Each chapter chooses the program that works best for them. Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP) A chapter affiliates ten (10) members by paying a flat fee (additional members may be added during the year for a fee). The membership fee for Red CAP is $100 at the national level plus $50 state dues. [Total: $160.00] White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP) A chapter affiliates eleven or more members by paying a per member fee for state and national dues. The membership fee for White CAP is $10 per member at the national level plus $5 state dues. [Total: $16 each] Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP) A chapter affiliates an unlimited number of members in a Middle School or High School Technology and/or Engineering Program for one flat fee (typically cost effective when there are more than 22 or more chapter members). This option is popular in chapters where students rotate through a STEM class for a portion of the year, like a Middle School, to enable all students to be members, and or large High School Chapters. The membership fee for Blue CAP is $350 at the national level and no state dues. [Total $350.00] *NC TSA RULE: When you upload your roster, you should list all students that are enrolled in the Technology and/or Engineering related classes offered at your school during the entire year, including all students in multi-teacher programs. In addition you also count the members of TSA that are not currently enrolled in those classes. The chapter affiliation program you choose must be the same at the state and national level. If your chapter originally selected the Red CAP and grows beyond that plan you become White CAP chapters automatically when they affiliate eleven or more members. Red CAP or White CAP chapters may convert to Blue CAP at any time. TSA operates under a unified dues policy, whereby members must affiliate and pay applicable dues at the local, state and national level. REVIVING A DORMANT CHAPTER: Often there are personnel changes at schools that cause the TSA Chapter at that school to disband or simply shut down due to a lack of a chapter sponsor or engineering & technology education program. TSA dues are based on annual membership dues payments. In cases where there has been a lapse in membership for a year or more, and the school wants to affiliate once again, the chapter sponsor should contact the National TSA Office and ask for Suzy Orr. Her email is sorr@tsaweb.org . She is The National TSA representative in charge of membership services. Give her the new information.

Section One: Chapter Affiliation Information continued A username and password will be issued to the new advisor for that school. Contact the Jerianne Taylor Executive Director for assistance as well: Jerianne.Taylor@dpi.nc.gov . (There is no additional fee for re-affiliating other than the normal annual affiliation dues.) The absolute membership deadline is March 1, 2017 for a member to be able to participate at the State Conference. The deadlines reflect the necessary turn-around time between adding a new name to your roster and it being posted on the National TSA Database, which is used to populate our NCTSA Event Management System. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Jerianne Taylor, State Executive Director at 336-692-4794 or Jerianne.Taylor@dpi.nc.gov. CHAPTERS OWING OUTSTANDING DEBTS. If a chapter has a delinquent debt from previous events/conferences, that chapter will not be able to register for future events/conferences until the outstanding debt has been paid or arrangements with GA TSA have been made and approved by the NC TSA Board of Directors. Does your school qualify for the National TSA Champion Fund?

The Champion Fund is a one-time Opportunity for Free TSA Membership

The Technology Student Association (TSA) currently has funds available for eligible schools to pay for TSA membership (ten students and one advisor) for one year. The Champion Fund is made available through donations from individuals, schools, and businesses to provide membership funds to chapters that qualify. See the Champion

Fund Section for further information.

Section Two: NC TSA Policies Regarding Payments, Collections, Registration

Deadlines, etc. Affiliation Dues Affiliation and affiliation payment(s) are made directly to National Technology Student Association. Do not send affiliation payments to NC TSA. State Conferences Registration Payments NC TSA provides four in-state conferences during the school year. Each has posted registration and general conference information, what is included with the registration fee and deadlines prior to each conference. Registration is done via our registermychapter.com site or google forms. An invoice is automatically generated upon submission of state conference registration. The deadline is clearly stated. Advisors may make changes up to the deadline and after the deadline passes, whatever has been entered at that point is automatically submitted. Conference space and purchases are made in good faith by NC TSA for all who are registered. Therefore, chapters are responsible for making full payment for the names that appear on the registration site after that date, whether they attend the specific conference or not. Unless alternate arrangements have been made in writing with the Executive Director, payment of registration is expected to be received prior to the conference by way of the following address: NC TSA c/o Dr. Jerianne Taylor 292 Ridgefield Road Boone, North Carolina 28607 Do not send NC TSA Conference Registration payments to National TSA. The only conference payments that will be made to National TSA is for the National Conference. Delinquent Accounts Schools that are delinquent on previous invoices may not be allowed to affiliate or register for the next conference until full payment has been received for the amount owed from the previous conference. Further punitive action will be determined by the NC TSA Board of Directors. Policy enforcement ordered by the NC TSA Board of Directors – March 2014.

Section Three: National TSA Champion Fund Information and Application A one-time free membership for brand new chapters, reviving a chapter

that has not affiliated in five years or more, or a chapter in need due to a natural disaster.

Technology Student Association 1914 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 Phone: 703/860-9000 Fax: 703/758-4852 www.tsaweb.org

2016 – 2017

Champion Fund

An Opportunity for Free TSA Membership The Technology Student Association (TSA) currently has funds available for eligible schools to pay for TSA membership (ten students and one advisor) for one year. The Champion Fund is made available through donations from individuals, schools, and businesses to provide membership funds to chapters that qualify. Eligibility categories are:

1) A school that has never before had a TSA chapter and there is not school or community financial support available to pay for membership. This requires the principal’s signature for verification.

2) A school that has not had a TSA chapter for at least five years and there is not school or

community financial support available to pay for membership. This requires the principal’s signature for verification.

3) A school that has had a TSA chapter within the last five years, but is currently experiencing

economic hardship due to a natural disaster. This requires the principal’s signature. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is depleted.

Tips for Completing the Champion Fund Application The following information will help you when completing the three questions on the Champion Fund application. These must be completed on a separate piece of paper. Existing program: A paragraph summarizing course content/philosophy, along with a statement about how you see TSA benefiting your students. Eligibility: A statement from the applicant that school district funds and/or community financial support are not currently available to pay for membership is adequate. If applying due to extreme economic hardship, please provide adequate documentation to describe the situation. Future plan: A future plan for paying membership dues might include a presentation to a community group to ask for funding (PTA, Lions Club, etc.), or a fundraiser held at the end of the school year to raise dues for membership.

TSA’s Champion Fund Application

School name: _________________________________________________________________________ (indicate middle or high school) School contact: ________________________________________________________________________ Street address: ________________________________________________________________________ City, state, zip code: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________________ Please answer the following on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Explain the technology program at your school and why you feel your school and students would benefit from having a TSA chapter.

2. Please describe the economic situation that makes your school eligible to receive funding through the

Champion Fund.

3. Should your school be funded, explain a plan for how your school’s newly chartered TSA chapter would sustain itself in following years.

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is accurate. Signature of school principal: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________________________________

If you have any questions regarding the Champion Fund, please contact Suzy Orr at sorr@tsaweb.org or toll free at 1/888/860-9010.

Return this completed application by mail or fax to:

Technology Student Association, 1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191 Telephone: 703/860-9000 Fax: 703/758-4852

www.tsaweb.org

Section Four: North Carolina TSA Champion Fund honoring Kathleen Squibb

NCTSA 292 Ridgefield Road Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 336/692-4794 www.nctsa.org

2016 – 2017

Champion Fund

An Opportunity for Free TSA Membership NCTSA currently has funds available for eligible schools to encourage membership growth andpay for TSA membership (up to $200.00) for one year. The funds are designed for chapters who are moving from White or Red Cap to Blue Cap. The NC TSA Champion Fund is made available through donations from individuals, schools, and businesses to provide membership funds to chapters that qualify.

Eligibility categories are:

1) A school that has been a TSA chapter for one year and there is not school or community financial support available to pay for membership. This requires the principalôs signature for verification.

2) A school was actively involved in NCTSA during its first year and there is not school or

community financial support available to pay for membership. This requires the principalôs signature for verification.

3) A chapter is working to increase its membership, but is currently experiencing

economic hardship. This requires the principalôs signature. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is depleted.

Tips for Completing the Champion Fund Application The following information will help you when completing the three questions on the Champion Fund application. These must be completed on a separate piece of paper. Existing program: A paragraph summarizing course content/philosophy, along with a statement about how you see TSA benefiting your students. Eligibility: A statement from the applicant that school district funds and/or community financial support are not currently available to pay for membership is adequate. If applying due to extreme economic hardship, please provide adequate documentation to describe the situation. Future plan: A future plan for paying membership dues might include a presentation to a community group to ask for funding (PTA, Lions Club, etc.), or a fundraiser held at the end of the school year to raise dues for membership.

NCTSA’s Champion Fund Application

School name: _________________________________________________________________________ (indicate middle or high school) School contact: ________________________________________________________________________ Street address: ________________________________________________________________________ City, state, zip code: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________________ Please answer the following on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Explain the technology program at your school and why you feel your school and students has benefitted from having a TSA chapter.

2. Please describe the economic situation that makes your school eligible to receive funding through the

Champion Fund.

3. Should your school be funded, explain a plan for how your school’s newly chartered TSA chapter would sustain itself in following years.

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is accurate. Signature of school principal: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________________________________

If you have any questions regarding the Champion Fund, please contact Jerianne Taylor at jerianne.taylor@dpi.nc.gov or 336/692-4794.

Return this completed application by mail or email to:

NCTSA, 292 Ridgefield Road, Boone, NC 28607

www.nctsa.org

Section Five: 2016-2017 Program of Work and Calendar of Events

2016-2017 Event Calendar Date Location Event September 26, 2016 McDougle Middle School

Chapel Hill, NC NC TSA Leadership Rally Registration Deadline

October 8, 2016 McDougle Middle School Chapel Hill, NC

NC TSA Leadership Rally

October 10-15, 2016 TSA Week – Celebrate and Promote Your Chapter

November State Officer Interest Forms Posted January 13-15, 2017 Sheraton Four Seasons

Greensboro State Officer Planning Conference

February 2017 Regional Conferences TBD Lenoir Community College STEMEast/NCTSA Invitational

Conference TBD TBD Eastern Region NCTSA Conference February 3, 2017 Western Region NC TSA Conference

Registration Deadline February 6, 2017 Central Region NCTSA Registration

Deadline February 17, 2017 Appalachian State

University Western Region NC TSA Conference

February 18, 2017 McDougle Middle School Central Region NC TSA Conference March 1 – 3, 2017 Winston Salem, NC NC TEDEA Conference March 6, 2017 Deadline - State Conference

Registration, Achievement Awards, Scholarships, State Officer Applications

March 16-18, 2017 ITEEA Conference April 2 - 4, 2017 Sheraton Four Seasons

Greensboro 2017 NCTSA State Conference

May 2017 (first or second weekend)

2017-2018 NCTSA State Officer Training Workshop

June 21-25, 2017 Orlando, FL National TSA Conference

North Carolina Technology Student Association: Defining Your Future

http://nctsa.org/

Section Six: Advisor Resource Sites

List of important advisor resources and Where to find them

Information is one thing NC TSA is not short of. We have an outstanding source for 24/7 information access 24/7 through our website: http://nctsa.org/

There you will find a list of all chapters and advisors, our Annual Program of Work Calendar, contact information, conference and competitive event information and news can be reached at your convenience. We are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at North Carolina TSA. Be sure to like our page and follow us.

The National Association website is where a chapter goes to affiliate and is full of invaluable information and resources: http://www.tsaweb.org/. To register a new chapter or perform the annual affiliation requirements, go to: https://www.registermychapter.com/tsa/nat/AffLogin.aspx

Throughout the year, be on the lookout for group email messages, news, updates and opportunities are sent to everyone who is listed on NC CTE Moodle Site (North Carolina’s Career, Technical and Education Site ). Contact your school or school system’s CTE supervisor or Brian Moye to make sure that your email address is listed and correct so you don’t miss important information. In addition to being a common link to our teachers/chapter advisors, the website offers access to professional development course opportunities. https://center.ncsu.edu/nccte-moodle/

Being involved in your professional associations, reaps many benefits, including: access to current trends and best practices, networking with exemplary professional in your field, annual conferences participation experience, workshops and a voice in legislative arenas, where budget decisions that affect you and your program, take place. It is a very beneficial and worthy use of your dues money. The Technology, Engineering and Design Education professional association (NCTEDEA) can be reached by visiting: http://baldwinaysi.wix.com/ncteched.

You are represented on the national and international level by the International Technology & Engineering Educators Association: http://www.iteaconnect.org/ . ITEEA offers affordable professional liability insurance as well as useful curriculum resources and networking opportunities with other members. TSA Advisors receive

a Membership Discount. Technology, Engineering and Design Education in North Carolina is one of the Career Pathways and has an affiliate in the North Carolina Association of Career & Technical Education. http://www.ncacteonline.org/index.html. Dues affiliate you with ACTE, NCACTE and NCTEDEA . Your interests are represented by a lobbyist at the capital. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – Technology, Engineering and Design Education – Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/cte/program-areas/technology/

Section Seven: National & State TSA Websites & Social Media

The National Website is packed with information and signature events.

Go to http://tsaweb.org/

• Chapter Affiliation, Chapter Membership Database updating and Updating School/Advisor information.

• The Total TSA Package – (link is provided after affiliation is completed) – includes Contest Rules and Regulations, Membership Materials and Leadership Lesson Plans.

• Competitive Event Lists/Descriptions, Themes, Rules Updates and Clarifications

• Contact Information for the National Competitive Events Managers and Coordinators.

• National Conference Information and Registration • Signature Event Programs Information

A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME, YOU WILL FIND THE NCTSA WEBSITE http://nctsa.org/

• Information, Hotel Options and Registration for all State Level Conferences. • State Association Leadership and contact information • NC TSA News • Dates and Locations for Upcoming Events • Advisor Resource Links • Required Advisor Forms for Conference Participation • Application Forms for State Officers and Board of Directors (coming soon) • Local Chapter and Advisor Directory • Logos • Access to the State Conference Registration

Finally LIKE us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nctsa/?fref=ts

Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram at North Carolina TSA. @northcarolinatsa #nctsa #nctsastates

Section Eight: 2016 NCTSA Leadership Rally

North Carolina TSA 

 

Fall Leadership Rally    

    

 

October 8, 2016 

McDougle Middle School Chapel Hill, North Carolina  

  

Hosted by:  2016­2017 NCTSA State Officers and Chapel Hill – Carrboro  TSA   

TO:  Technology Engineering and Design Education Teachers &  North Carolina Technology Student Association Advisors   

FROM: 2016­2017 NCTSA State Officers & Chapel Hill – Carrboro TSA  

RE: NCTSA Fall Leadership Rally  DATE: August 22, 2016  NCTSA and Chapel Hill – Carrboro TSA are proud to host the 1st Fall Leadership Rally at McDougle Middle School. The Fall Leadership Rally will take place on October 8, 2016 at McDougle Middle School in Chapel Hill, NC. You do not have to be an affiliated TSA chapter to participate. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your students to learn more about TSA, and how to become better leaders.  The purpose of the leadership rally is to introduce new members to the association and to foster a year of leadership, competition, opportunity, and networking for returning members. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend leadership sessions, and participate in leadership competitive events.   In addition, NCTSA will host an Advisor’s Workshop for TSA at the Fall Leadership Rally.  The workshop will cover the basics of NCTSA, how to integrate the TSA into the curriculum and what it means to be a TSA chapter advisor.  Registration is limited to the first 80 students and is free. The Advisor’s Workshop is limited to 30 teachers.  Lunch (pizza) will be provided.  Enclosed you will find: 

● Tentative Agenda  ● Registration Form ● Code of Conduct  ● Medical Release Form ● NC TSA Leadership Rally Service Project 

 Thank you in advance for your assistance to make this rally successful which helps to ensure our students have a great experience with TSA. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Jerianne Taylor at Jerianne.Taylor@dpi.nc.gov or Redmond Grigg at rgrigg@chccs.k12.nc.us.  

We look forward to seeing each of you on October 8, 2016 School Registration Form 

 Please register online using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/xUFR4P3pGbdwoAoo2 

      

NCTSA Fall Leadership Rally Code of Conduct & Conference Information  ● Dress is business casual. Students at each school are encouraged to dress similar (ex: School Colors) ● Identification Badges/Tags MUST be worn at all times.  ● NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED inside or outside of the facility.  ● Students may not leave the campus during the conference. Lunch is provided. There will be snack items for sale throughout the day. If you student have any allergies it is your responsibility to contact us so we can make other arrangements. ● Chapel Hill Administration has allowed us the use of their facilities. It is imperative you instill in your chapter members, the need to conduct themselves in an orderly and professional manner. ● All conference participants are to stay within the well­marked areas of the building in which conference activities are taking place.  ● There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damages to the property will be paid by the individual(s) or chapter(s) responsible.  ● Students are expected to keep their advisors informed of their activities and/or whereabouts at all times.  ● Students should be prompt and prepared for all activities and competitions.  ● No alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or firearms, in any form, shall be possessed by delegates or other attendees at any time, under any circumstances.  ● Advisors are reminded to get MEDICAL RELEASE INFORMATION and STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT from  all  students attending and to bring the copies with you in case of an accident. ● Concessions are sold by the host chapter: McDougle Middle School  

             

Leadership Session Topics:  Leadership Session #1: Public Speaking Leadership Session #2: Service Leadership Session #3: Teamwork Leadership Session #4: Problem Solving  

Tentative Schedule   8:45 AM Registration / Check­in 9:00 AM Opening Session 9:30 AM Session 1  10:30 AM Session 2  11:30 AM Lunch 12:30 PM Session 3 1:30 PM Session 4 2:30 PM  Wrap up & Reflection 3:00 PM Depart for home   Students will be placed in groups and rotate through each of the leadership sessions. Tentative Agenda. 

                 

North Carolina TSA  (Parent) Authorization Form ­ 2016  CONSENT, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND AUTHORIZATION TO REPRODUCE PHYSICAL LIKENESS  

 This form is required of all minors and adults who attend the NCTSA Fall Leadership Rally. Copies of this completed form are to be retained and brought to the conference by minor’s parents, chapter advisors and/or state advisors. It is the responsibility of the chapter advisor to make sure there is a completed form for each participant. NC TSA reserves the right to request a completed copy of this form at any time from the chapter advisor or state advisor. Do not send this form to the NC TSA office.    As used below, TSA shall mean the (National and North Carolina) Technology Student Association, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, assigns, and agents (including any third party designated and approved by NC­TSA {Chapel Hill ­ Carrboro Schools ) at any time, including, without limitation, individuals or entities involved in print, publication, television, broadcast, or video media.   As used below, “Participant” shall mean any individual, student, advisor, teacher, or volunteer involved in a TSA activity. The participation in any NC­TSA program, meeting or conference (collectively, the “Event”), agrees to the following:    I hereby grant to NC­TSA the right to photograph and/or videotape me (my child) during my participation in the Fall Leadership Rally. I further grant to NC­TSA, forever and throughout the world, the right to use these photographs and videotapes of my likeness, voice and sounds during my participation, and to reuse or license the right to such photographs and videotapes of my participation, and my name, likeness and biography, as NC­TSA may desire, in all media and in all forms and for all purposes, including without limitation, advertising and other promotions for NC­TSA, without further compensation to me or any limitation whatsoever. In granting this license, I understand that NC­TSA is not under any obligation to exercise any of their rights, licenses and privileges herein granted. Each such photograph and videotape shall be a work for hire and NC­TSA shall be deemed the owner of any copyright and/or trademark rights therein (and all applications, registrations and renewals resulting there from). If, however, the work is deemed not to be a work made for hire by a court of competent jurisdiction, then this Consent and Release to Produce Physical Likeness (“Release”) shall constitute an irrevocable assignment by the Participant of the worldwide copyright in the work to NC­TSA. It is a NC­TSA policy not to print a minor’s picture accompanied by his/her name unless NC­TSA has obtained specific permission from his/her parent or guardian.    The undersigned being fully cognizant of the risks in participating in Fall Leadership Rally, hereby assumes the risks of bodily injury (including, without limitation, death) and property damage, inherent in such participation. Exception to the extent due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of NC­TSA, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, I hereby waive any claims or causes of action which I may now or forever have against TSA arising out of my participation, and I will indemnify and hold harmless TSA against any and all claims resulting from such participation.    I hereby release TSA and its respective successors, affiliates, licensees and assigns from all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney’s and other professional fees and expenses) that I may now or ever have against TSA arising in connection with my participation in the Event and TSA’s exercise of rights hereby granted, including, without limitation, claims for compensation, defamation, or invasion of privacy, or other infringements or violations of personal or property rights of any sort.  

North Carolina TSA  (Parent) Authorization Form continued ­ 2016  In the event I should sustain injuries or illness while involved in an Event, I hereby authorize TSA to administer, or cause to be administered, such first aid or other treatment and medications I may bring as may be necessary under the circumstances, to include treatment by a physician or hospital of TSA’s choice. This Release shall be binding upon my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, and me and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the North Carolina without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Venue for any legal action arising out of or in connection with this Release shall be in Raleigh, North Carolina. This release constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Release and supersedes any and all previous agreements among the parties, whether written or oral, with respect to such subject matter. I understand that this form involves a release of legal rights. The parent or guardian agrees to all of these terms on behalf of a minor.    Participant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________    Participant’s Signature: _________________________________________________________________   Participant’s Age:_______________________    School:______________________________________________________________________________   Home address: _______________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________       State __________ Zip ____________    Allergies: ____________________________________________________________________________________  Current Medication: ____________________________________________________________________________________  History of heart condition, diabetes, asthma, etc.  ____________________________________________________________________________________     Physician’s name and telephone: ____________________________________________________________________________________  Insurance company and policy number: ____________________________________________________________________________________   As parent or guardian of ___________________________________________________, I agree to all of these terms on behalf of a ________________________________________________.  Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________________________________    Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________    Parent’s Phone (h) ____________________________  (c)  _____________________________  Parent’s Email_______________________________________@_______________________________  Date: ______________________________________________________________________________ 

   

Section Nine: 2016-2017 Annual Events and Conferences NC TSA has a fun and busy year planned. Right at the start, NCTSA is working to provide

meaningful and memorable experiences for its members!

First, bring your local officer team to the NC Fall Leadership Rally. This conference is a chance for your students to take ownership of their chapter and annual program of work (POW). Aside from creating and planning a detailed POW chapters will participate in teambuilding exercises. The Rally is a great opportunity for the local officer team to bond and take their leadership experiences back with them to their local school. For more information and registration details please see Section Eight and look for information about the event on our website.

NC TSA's Regional Conference program of leadership development and competitive events provide students opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting. Held in various locations across the state in February, our Competitive Events Program provides a platform for our student members to display the aptitudes, interests, and talents gained through our Technology – Related Courses. Chapters prepare for the state conference and gain valuable feedback from the judges. In addition, medals are awarded for each of the events. Find details and registration information at: http://nctsa.org/nc-regionals/ .

NC TSA's Annual State Conference program of leadership development and competitive events provide students opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting. Held in April at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro, our Competitive Events Program provides a

platform for our student members to display the aptitudes, interests, and talents gained through our Technology –Related Courses. Chapters go for individual event trophies as well as the overall Outstanding Chapter Title. Find details and registration information at: http://nctsa.org/nc-states/ TSA members throughout the nation all agree that for them, the highlight of the school year is unquestionably, the annual National Technology Student Association Conference. This culminating event is packed with competitive events and challenging activities that foster personal growth and leadership development in addition to a chance to exhibit talents and win recognition at the national level. Held in late June, the TSA National Conferences which take place in a different city around the country each year. Each year TSA members compete against students from across the USA and even some international chapters as well as experience many more opportunities at the national conference. http://www.tsaweb.org/

In addition to the Conference opportunities NCTSA has to offer, our membership also has other Signature Events to choose from to enrich their learning experience and challenge their minds.

The TSA VEX Robotics Competition engages middle and high school students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education through an exciting, head-to-head robotics contest that captures student attention and both enhances—and allows them to use—their skills in STEM areas. In addition, the competition complements the existing technology-related competitive

events offered by TSA at both levels of instruction. Registered VEX teams are eligible to complete in nationwide VEX Qualifying Events and potentially qualify teams for the VEX World Championships. http://www.robotevents.com/ TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) is an annual competition for middle and high school students designed to help them discover their potential for engineering. Using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and 21st century learning skills, students work collaboratively to problem solve real-world engineering challenges. The TEAMS competition is based on annual theme. http://teams.tsaweb.org/

The Verizon Innovative App Challenge is a creative competition for middle and high school students who develop an original mobile app concept that incorporates STEM and addresses a real need or problem in their school or community. Teams submit their design concepts online through a three-minute video and an essay. "Best in State" teams will be selected and recognized. Winning teams will receive mobile devices, thousands in cash for the schools, and the opportunity to be coached by MIT Media Lab professionals to build their app and bring it to Google Play store. The winning

students retain intellectual property rights to their app. For more information, http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/ Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a free educational program for 5th through 8th grade students where students design, build and race solar powered cars using hands-on engineering skills and principles of science and math. Students develop teamwork and problem solving abilities, investigate environmental issues, and gain hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills to create the fastest, most interesting, and best crafted vehicle possible. JSS is designed to support the instruction of STEM in categories such as alternative fuels, engineering design, and aerodynamics. Students who are part of a registered Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter or who compete at an approved Army host site are eligible to compete in JSS. Teams must follow the official TSA middle school competition rules when competing in JSS. For more information, http://www.usaeop.com/programs/competitions/jss/

Section Ten: National TSA Week

Start TSA Week off with a bang by attending the Fall Leadership Rally at McDougle Middle School. Plan a community event. This is an excellent time to make the community and business leaders in your community aware of your TSA chapter. With the leadership of your chapter officers, you may wish to:

Invite local business/community/industry leaders to a chapter meeting or school assembly to discuss technology in the workplace and what lies ahead for technology in the 19th century.

Visit local business and industry to learn first-hand how technology is applied.

Host a community open-house after school to showcase chapter activities. Invite parents, community leaders, business and industry representatives, and neighboring schools.

Visit a local elementary school and offer to assist them with a technology activity.

Write an article about your chapter and the importance of technology for your local or school newspaper. Include a group picture of your TSA chapter.

Set up an information booth about TSA and encourage others to join.

Hang posters and banners about TSA Week in your school.

Wear TSA t-shirts or other attire to publicize your chapter.

Host an appreciation luncheon for teachers, members, and business leaders who make your chapter the success it is.

Formally recognize the principal of your school with certificate (enclosed, if you chose a free principal membership on your affiliation form). Principals are vital in supporting your TSA chapter. A formal presentation, honoring your principal as an honorary member of TSA, and reading the enclosed proclamation will help solidify your TSA chapter within the school. Plan to have your chapter officers do this at a school assembly or chapter meeting. Invite local business, community, and industry leaders to attend the presentation. Send press releases to local newspapers, radio, and television stations letting them know of your upcoming event. Use this sample press release. Make sure to customize it with your chapter's name and other pertinent information (i.e., if your chapter invites a guest speaker, make sure to note who is participating, when and where it is taking place, etc.) Invite the press to attend any events you plan during the week and let them know who to contact for more information. Send all participants a formal, written "thank you" after the event. A certificate of appreciation that you may use or customize is enclosed. Send news and/or pictures of what your chapter did for TSA Week to NC TSA – Jerianne.taylor@dpi.nc.gov and the National Technology Student Association, 1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1540. All submissions become the property of NC TSA/TSA and may be used in NC TSA/TSA publications or promotional displays.

Section Eleven: Official Competitive Events for the 2017 State Conference

2017 NC TSA Competitive Events High School Events - Many Changes Middle School 3D Animation - New for 16-17 Biotechnology Animatronics CAD Foundations Architectural Design Career Prep Biotechnology Design Catapult Design Chapter Team Challenging Technology Issues Children's Stories Chapter Team Coding - New for 16-17 Children's Stories Computer Aided Design Architecture Community Service Video Computer Aided Design Engineering Construction Challenge Computer Numeric Control Production Digital Photography Computer Integrated Manufacturing Dragster Debating Technology Issues Electrical Applications Digital Video Production Environmental Engineering Dragster Design Essays on Technology Engineering Design Flight Essays on Technology Forensic Technology Extemporaneous Speech Geospatial Technology Fashion Design and Technology Inventions and Innovations Flight Endurance Jr. Solar Sprint Future Technology Teacher Leadership Strategies Music Production Mass Production On-Demand Video Medical Technology Photographic Technology Microcontroller Design Prepared Presentation Prepared Speech Promotional Design Problem Solving Scientific Visualization Promotional Marketing Software Development STEM Animation STEM Careers - New for 16-17 Structural Engineering Structural Design & Engineering System Control Technology System Control Technology Tech Bowl Technology Bowl Technical Design Technology Problem Solving Video Game Design Transportation Modeling Website Design Video Game Design Problem Solving in a Box - NCTSA only

Webmaster VEX Robotics -NCTSA only 3D Printing - NCTSA only VEX IQ-NCTSA only VEX Robotics -NCTSA only Outstanding Chapter of the Year - Large Chapter

Outstanding Chapter of the Year - Large Chapter

Outstanding Chapter of the Year - Small Chapter

Outstanding Chapter of the Year - Small Chapter

Section Twelve: Chapter and Member Award Programs

North Carolina TS A White Star Chapter How to become a White Star Chapter . . . There are 2 ways Locate a prospective TSA chapter - a group of technology students in your community or state - which has not yet organized for TSA membership. Talk to their teacher about TSA. Explain what TSA is, how a chapter works and how it will benefit the students. Describe your own activities as a TSA chapter. Arrange to hold an organizational program for new students. When the new chapter organizes as a result of your efforts they need to contact Executive Director, Jerianne Taylor, by e-mail Jerianne.taylor@dpi.nc.gov in order for you to receive credit. In order to receive recognition at the State Conference you must complete the White Star Application online and submit it by December 1, 2016 to the NCTSA office. A scanned e-mailed copy of the signed original is acceptable. or Increase your CAP membership by 20%. The final membership report from national TSA for the preceding year will be used to verify increases. Why should yours be a White Star Chapter? Satisfaction . . . You’ll be helping other technology education students to discover the fun and excitement of TSA membership. Accomplishment . . . By starting new chapters, you’ve succeeded in spreading the word about TSA. And for your accomplishments, you’ll receive recognition at the Fall TSA Conference. Awards . . . Once you do start new chapters, you’ll be eligible to receive a certificate for your chapter and white star plaque for your school Note: This is a NC TSA awards program, not a national awards program.

TSA ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)

The Technology Student Association (TSA) Achievement Program (Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards) is designed to motivate and recognize student members for high effort in a school's technology education program. The program is:

• an opportunity for every TSA member to strive and receive recognition for accomplishments.

• designed to encourage excellence in the areas of leadership development, understanding technology, school/community service, and career/personal planning.

• planned so the highest awards acknowledge outstanding individual performance. This noncompetitive, self-initiated program encourages students to develop appropriate attitudes and increase their knowledge and skills through involvement in technology education programs and activities. The goals of the TSA Achievement Program are to

• inspire TSA members to attain the high goals and ideals of TSA. • promote active participation at the school, community, state, and national levels. • provide opportunities that assist students in making informed and meaningful career

and educational choices. • develop leadership and team participation abilities. • recognize participation in technology education programs and TSA.

Levels of Achievement The TSA Achievement Program is composed of three levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each student begins at the Bronze level. When the required activities at the Bronze level are completed, s/he is eligible for the appropriate award and the opportunity to work toward achieving the Silver level. Eventually, s/he may work towards achieving the Gold level. National TSA recommends working on the Achievement Program during a two-year period. It is suggested that students should strive to achieve the Bronze and Silver Awards in one school year, and the Gold Award during the following school year. This time frame is suggested to give the appropriate amount of time and effort to the projects/steps that are required to achieve each level and to maximize the learning experience.

TSA ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)

Rules for Student Members 1. To participate in the TSA Achievement Program, a student must be an active member in an affiliated, local TSA chapter. 2. The student may choose from the activities under the four achievement categories: Leadership Development - (LD); Understanding Technology - (UT); School/Community Service-(SC); and Career/Personal Planning (CP). These activities and their point value are listed and can be tracked on the Activity Category Forms. 3. When a student has accumulated a minimum of 20 points in each achievement category and an additional 20 points from any or all of the categories (100 points total) s/he is eligible to complete and submit the Activity Resume. A total of 100 points is required to attain each level of achievement – Gold, Silver or Bronze. 4. Points are accumulated from one award level to the next. For example, points earned for the bronze award level count toward the silver award level and points earned for the bronze and silver award levels count towards the gold award level. All points earned, beginning with the bronze award must be listed on the Activity Resume each time the resume is submitted for a new level. Points may not be claimed for activities completed prior to TSA membership. Each activity may be claimed only once, unless otherwise indicated. 5. Once the student completes all the activities needed for the appropriate level, the student completes the Activity Resume and Submission Form, prints them out and turns them in to the chapter vice president for signature. (Note: keep a copy for your records and/or the next award level) 6. The Activity Resume and Submission Form must be completed in their entirety for the award level you are seeking. This includes dates, activity codes, point values, vice president’s initials and all required signatures. 7. The chapter advisor then verifies successful completion of the activities by signing the Activity Submission Form and submitting both the Activity Submission Form and Activity Resume to the state advisor. 8. Students are encouraged to retain a copy of all forms for their records. 9. The local TSA chapter vice president retains a copy of each student’s Activity Submission Form and Activity Resume for chapter records. 10. The TSA state advisor verifies student’s paperwork and retains a copy of both forms for state files. No forms are submitted to the national TSA.

TSA ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)

Award Pins Students who successfully complete the Activity Resume (including approval by the state advisor), will be recognized through the presentation of a bronze or silver pin through their state office. Those students who successfully complete the gold level will be recognized at the national conference. Awards Presentation Bronze Awards Bronze Awards are presented at the local TSA chapter or district level at special awards assemblies, awards banquets, special TSA banquets, etc. Silver Awards Silver Awards are presented at a special presentation session at TSA state conferences. Gold Awards Gold Awards are presented at the national TSA conference in one of the general sessions. Fees When submitting an Achievement Program Activity Resume for a Gold level award to the state advisor, each student must include a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials (award pin) and processing. State advisors forward this fee and the list of Gold Award recipients to national TSA through the online form provided on the state advisor webpage.