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2023 State Conference Survey

Published by Michelle Zheng on May 7, 2023

Hey PA-TSA!

2023 PA-TSA Annual Business Meeting Minutes

Published by Michelle Zheng on May 7, 2023

The annual business meeting of the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association came to order at 7:30 PM on April 21st, 2023 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. President Michelle Zheng and Secretary Eryn McKendree were present. All officers were present, and a quorum was established. The minutes from the 2022 annual business meeting were announced to be available and published on PATSA.org. No corrections were offered, and the minutes were approved as posted.

Sample Chapter Team Semifinal

Published by Michelle Zheng on April 13, 2023

Hey PA-TSA!

Are you looking to join Chapter Team? Watch this video to see an example Chapter Team semifinal meeting conducted according to parliamentary procedure with a few basic motions.

Have a question? Contact the State Parliamentarian at parliamentarian [at] patsa.org.

Apparel Sale

Published by Michelle Zheng on April 9, 2023

Hey PA-TSA!

We’re excited to announce that the apparel sale will be back at this year’s State Conference! Check out this year’s design below and if you’re interested in purchasing one, be sure to bring $15 to States!* A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and contact president [at] patsa.org with any questions.

Reserved Seating at States

Published by Michelle Zheng on April 9, 2023

Hey PA-TSA!

Are you interested in winning reserved seating for your chapter at States? If your chapter raised money for the American Cancer Society this year, fill out this form for a chance to get reserved seating at general sessions. 

Have a question? Reach out to treasurer [at] patsa.org. Good luck and we can’t wait to see you at Seven Springs soon!

Parliamentary Procedure Practice Test

Published by Michelle Zheng on April 9, 2023

Hey PA-TSA!

Check out this parliamentary procedure practice test if you’re looking to see what a Chapter Team test might look like or if you just want to test your parly pro skills. Have a question? Contact the State Parliamentarian at parliamentarian [at] patsa.org.

How-to-TSA: States Edition

Published by Michelle Zheng on March 28, 2023

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The state conference can be extremely confusing for newer or younger members. Check out this extensive guide that outlines the conference by including segments like a packing list, dress code clarifications, and even tour of the conference center here. 

March PA-Post

Published by Michelle Zheng on March 17, 2023

Hey PA-TSA! With only one month left until the State Conference, the State Officer Team has been working hard to make this the best conference yet! In this month’s edition of the PA-Post, learn about the American Cancer Society, an exciting new fundraiser at the State Conference, an officer’s reflection of his time in TSA, and more.

PA-TSA Mini-Prompts

Published by Michelle Zheng on March 6, 2023

Hey PA-TSA! Have you ever wanted to improve your skills for competition, get feedback on your work, and have some fun along the way? Welcome to the first PA-TSA mini-prompt opportunity! Below you will find two fun, skill-building prompts in either Level One or Two Difficulty. There is also a document containing the mini-prompt general rules and regulations. Be sure to check out each document before you begin.

General Rules

February PA-Post

Published by Michelle Zheng on February 22, 2023

Hey PA-TSA! I hope you all had a great time at Regional Conferences and are looking forward to States as much as we are! In this edition of the PA-Post, read all about tips for States, running for State Office, a recap on Regional Conferences, and more. Good luck with your events and see you in less than 2 months!

January PA-Post

Published by Michelle Zheng on January 10, 2023

Hey PA-TSA! Hope you’re all having a great start to the new year and looking forward to Regional Conferences! In this month’s edition, we’ll be discussing all things related to Regionals: State Officer Visits, Special Interest Sessions, Regional Vlogs, and more. Good luck with your events and we can’t wait to see you all at conferences over the next few weeks!

December PA-Post

Published by Michelle Zheng on December 15, 2022

Hey PA-TSA, check out the December PA-Post edition! This month, we discuss tips for completing your events, resources for chapters, ways to spend the summer, and more. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and see you in the new year!

November PA-Post

Published by Michelle Zheng on November 11, 2022

Hey PA-TSA, check out this month’s edition of the PA-Post! Read all about the State Officer Team’s Fall Leadership Retreat, tips for new members, an officer’s TSA friend and inspiration, and more!

Welcome to the PA-Post!

Published by Michelle Zheng on October 15, 2022

Hey PA-TSA, welcome to the PA-Post! The State Officer Team is thrilled to announce that we’ll be switching from a blog format to a monthly newsletter. Written by your State Officer Team, tune in as we discuss all things related to TSA: competition tips, information about conferences, updates from the State Officer Team, and so much more! 

In this edition of the PA-Post, learn about setting goals for the upcoming TSA season, finding your perfect student committee, our brand-new Inclusivity Committee, and the PA-TSA Pin Design Contest.

PA-TSA Pin Design Contest 2022-23

Published by Michelle Zheng on September 25, 2022

Did you enjoy pin trading at Nationals? Want to have a say in the next design? Good news, we’re bringing back the PA-TSA Pin Design Contest! 

 

Here’s how to enter: 

2022 President's Welcome

Published by Michelle Zheng on August 15, 2022

Hey PA-TSA! Welcome back to another school year, also known as the start of another amazing TSA season! Whether you’re ready for it or dreading it, the time has arrived. To kick the year off, here are some exciting initiatives your State Officer Team has been working on over the summer.

2022 PA-TSA Annual Business Meeting Minutes

Published by Ben Moldovsky on July 13, 2022

The annual business meeting of the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association came to order at 7:30 PM on April 22nd, 2022 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. President Madison Martin and Secretary Ben Moldovsky were present. All officers were present, and a quorum was established. The minutes from the 2021 annual business meeting were announced to be available and published on PATSA.org. No corrections were offered, and the minutes were approved as posted.

 

Back in Business: What to Expect at Our Upcoming 2022 State Conference

Published by Ben Moldovsky on April 10, 2022

Is it your first time attending the State conference in a while? Or are you a new student or advisor who hasn’t been to an in-person conference since the beginning of COVID? Read here to find a little more about our upcoming State Conference. (Including advice for new Advisors and Students)

Engaging with Your Community

Published by Phillip Gao on March 22, 2022

Competing in events is an important aspect of TSA, but there are many benefits to interacting with other students, parents, and children as a club. Here are a few ways to get involved with your community outside of your own TSA chapter.

Spring Regional Newsletters

Published by Julie Wright on March 19, 2022

Hey PA-TSA! Check out the Spring Regional Newsletters from Regions 1&6, 3, and 5, created through the Regional Representatives Committee.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k3eCBW7zrqxQET7fKLyWU2lKt2-xABSp…

Reserved Seating at States

Published by Madison Martin on March 6, 2022

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Are you interested in winning reserved seating for your chapter at States? This year, we’ll be holding a raffle for reserved seating! Here’s how you can start earning tickets for your chapter:

 

Finishing SOT Initiatives

Published by Zane Al-Saleem on March 5, 2022

Working on initiatives as a state officer for PA-TSA has been the most rewarding experience of my TSA career. When I was elected last year, I had specific ideas to improve our organization that I was extremely passionate about. It is crazy to be able to say that by the state conference this year, we will have completed every one of the goals I committed to last year.

1,000 Miles Later...

Published by Michelle Zheng on February 19, 2022

Normally, I spend January to early February only worrying about my own regional conference. This year, I went to three—one each week on top of still competing and being heavily involved within my own region. You might be wondering if I’m going insane, and I was definitely considering it. Who wouldn’t? Waking up at 4 am almost every week, spending hours in the car, and trying to find time for schoolwork in between it all isn’t fun. However, if given the choice, I’d do it all over again without hesitation. 

Virtual PA-TSA Special Interest Sessions

Published by Madison Martin on February 11, 2022

Hey PA-TSA! I hope that all your regional conferences went well. This year, we will be hosting several virtual special interest sessions for members from anywhere in the state. They will be held on February 20th, all using the same Zoom info below. The schedule is also listed below. Please contact president [at] patsa.org with any questions. We hope to see you all there! 

 

1 - 2pm: TSA/STEM Trivia

2:15 - 3:15pm: Running for State Office

PA-TSA Discord Server

Published by Madison Martin on February 1, 2022

Hey PA-TSA!

 

I’m excited to announce the official launch of the PA-TSA Discord server!  The purpose of this server is to allow for cross-chapter collaboration, let the SOT send out announcements both before and at the State Conference, and give members a space to ask questions. Click here to be directed to a Google Form. At the end of this form will be the link to the Discord server. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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