Lone Star Test Study Guide 2023 Questions and Answers
What two names has the organization operated under?
Technology Student Association and Industrial Arts Student Association
When was TIASA officially organized?
1958
Where was the first state office located?
Snyder, Texas
When did the state office move to the Texas Education Agency in Austin?
1966
When did the state office move to Texas A&M?
1969
Who was the first adviser for TIASA?
W.A. Mayfield
Where and when was the first State Industrial Arts Fair?
Texas A&M University 1959
Where were the first national officers elected all from?
Texas
When did TIASA publish the first edition of the TIASA Newsletter?
1964
When did TIASA become affiliated with the American Industrial Arts Students
Association, Inc.?
1963
When did AIASA file for a corporate
charter as an independent non-profit organization?
1977
When did the association vote to change the name from AIASA to TSA?
1988
When and where did TX delegates vote to change the name of the Texas
organization to the Texas Technology Students
Association?
5-2-87 in Waco, Tx
What is the minimum number of members needed to affiliate a chapter with the
state and national associations?
10
When is the annual deadline for initial rosters for national and state affiliation?
November 15th
Who is the official supplier of TSA paraphernalia?
the E group
What is the national TSA web site address?
www.tsaweb.org
How many members is TSA membership is composed of ?
over 100,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning
45 states
What do white star chapters do?
Help new chapters get established
, What is the lowest level chapter?
Red Chapter
What is the second lowest chapter?
White Chapter
What is highest level chapter?
Blue Chapter
What four divisions do all chapter activities fall under?
community, school, chapter, and fund raising.
What are the 2 types of meetings?
Regular meetings and called meetings
Each local association is entitled to how many delegates?
2
What is the purpose of the delegates?
Electing officers and transacting business of the state association
Who is not eligible for holding office?
Seniors
A chapter may nominate a maximum of how many candidates for state office?
2
When is National TSA Week?
October 1-5
What is the National and Texas TSA Service Project?
American Cancer Society
What is the TSA motto?
Learning to Lead in a Technical World
What are the purposes of TSA?
Leadership, Technology Education, Knowledge, Respect, Motivation and Choices
What is the official dress for the blazer?
Navy blue with TSA patch
What is the official dress for the shirt/blouse?
Official blue TSA button up
What is the official dress for the shoes?
Black
What is the official dress for the tie?
Scarlet(red)
What is the official dress for the pants/skirt?
Light gray
What is the official dress for the sock?
Black( female - clear hose)
What does scarlet(red) represent?
represents the strength and determination of the Technology Education students and
teachers to obtain their goals
What does white represent?
represents the high standards, morals, and religious beliefs we hold
What does navy blue represent?
represents the sincerity of Technology Education students and teachers in obtaining
greater knowledge of our technical world.
What two names has the organization operated under?
Technology Student Association and Industrial Arts Student Association
When was TIASA officially organized?
1958
Where was the first state office located?
Snyder, Texas
When did the state office move to the Texas Education Agency in Austin?
1966
When did the state office move to Texas A&M?
1969
Who was the first adviser for TIASA?
W.A. Mayfield
Where and when was the first State Industrial Arts Fair?
Texas A&M University 1959
Where were the first national officers elected all from?
Texas
When did TIASA publish the first edition of the TIASA Newsletter?
1964
When did TIASA become affiliated with the American Industrial Arts Students
Association, Inc.?
1963
When did AIASA file for a corporate
charter as an independent non-profit organization?
1977
When did the association vote to change the name from AIASA to TSA?
1988
When and where did TX delegates vote to change the name of the Texas
organization to the Texas Technology Students
Association?
5-2-87 in Waco, Tx
What is the minimum number of members needed to affiliate a chapter with the
state and national associations?
10
When is the annual deadline for initial rosters for national and state affiliation?
November 15th
Who is the official supplier of TSA paraphernalia?
the E group
What is the national TSA web site address?
www.tsaweb.org
How many members is TSA membership is composed of ?
over 100,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning
45 states
What do white star chapters do?
Help new chapters get established
, What is the lowest level chapter?
Red Chapter
What is the second lowest chapter?
White Chapter
What is highest level chapter?
Blue Chapter
What four divisions do all chapter activities fall under?
community, school, chapter, and fund raising.
What are the 2 types of meetings?
Regular meetings and called meetings
Each local association is entitled to how many delegates?
2
What is the purpose of the delegates?
Electing officers and transacting business of the state association
Who is not eligible for holding office?
Seniors
A chapter may nominate a maximum of how many candidates for state office?
2
When is National TSA Week?
October 1-5
What is the National and Texas TSA Service Project?
American Cancer Society
What is the TSA motto?
Learning to Lead in a Technical World
What are the purposes of TSA?
Leadership, Technology Education, Knowledge, Respect, Motivation and Choices
What is the official dress for the blazer?
Navy blue with TSA patch
What is the official dress for the shirt/blouse?
Official blue TSA button up
What is the official dress for the shoes?
Black
What is the official dress for the tie?
Scarlet(red)
What is the official dress for the pants/skirt?
Light gray
What is the official dress for the sock?
Black( female - clear hose)
What does scarlet(red) represent?
represents the strength and determination of the Technology Education students and
teachers to obtain their goals
What does white represent?
represents the high standards, morals, and religious beliefs we hold
What does navy blue represent?
represents the sincerity of Technology Education students and teachers in obtaining
greater knowledge of our technical world.
