state conference guide (2015)

Orlando, Florida

I the 80’s

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February 25-28, 2015

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Thank you to the many teachers, alumni, sponsors, par-ents and industry personnel who volunteer their time and energy to make this conference a success. A special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous con-tributions:

Betsy J Dove ScholarshipBluegrass Educational Technologies

Chief ArchitectFTEEA

Holmquist Educational ConsultantsJames Hines Enterprises

Johnson and WalesJustin Lauer Enterprises

Keiser UniversityNational Geographic Learning / Cengage

NOCTIPearson

Roger Proulx ScholarshipvRT Johnson and Company

Steeb FamilyTitanium Endeavors LLC

US Army Research OfficeWhite Box Learning

William Quinter Soccer Tournaments - brevardsoccer.netWonder Works

TSA AlumniFSU STARS

Doug WagnerKyle Holbrook

Gil BurlewMartha Proulx

David Sheppard

Dylan YontsJacob Nichols

2014-15 State Officer Team

Special Thanks

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Conference Equipment:

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Conference Theme and Activities:

Florida TSA StaffGil Burlew

Chairman of the BoardManatee County

Ron Torres-GathererMember

Miami-Dade County

Maria BehnkenState Officer Advisor

Clay CountyMartha Proulx

MemberManatee County

Joshua LambertAlumni President

Sofia AtzrodtStudent PresidentManatee County

James HinesMember

J. Hines Printing

Arlene CuellarMember

Osceola County

Ebrahim RandereeCollege Liason

Florida State University

David SheppardSecretary

Manatee County

Joe LucianoTreasurer

Osceola County

William GonzalezMember

Orange County

Adam NowickiMember

Lee CountyArnall CoxMember

Sarasota County

Ted NormanFLDOE Representative

State Director of Technology Education

Justin LauerExecutive Director

Jonathan QuinterJudge Manager

Joe GoldianComputer Operations

Jennifer BremnerConference Manager

Board of Directors:

Agriculture & Biotechnology Issues Irene Nikitopoulos

Career Prep Serena Peeler

Challenging Technology Issues TBA

Chapter Team Jacob Kargauer

Communication Challenge Greg McGrew

Community Service Video Brian Grip

Construction Challenge Sandy Hancock

Digital Photography TBA

Dragster Josh Lambert

Electrical Application Ron Torres

Energy Sources Joe Luciano

Environmental Focus Arnall Cox

Essays on Technology Becky Allen

Flight Gil Burlew

Geospatial Technology Kyle Goins

Go Green Manufacturing Rodney Tambling

Inventions & Innovations Steve Curtis

Junior Solar Sprint Becky Allen

Leadership Strategies Bob Bolan

Medical Technology Dustin Winsey

Prepared Speech Diana Algarin

Problem Solving Anthony Rodriguez

Promotional Design Julie Childers

Stem Animation William Gonzalez-Claudio

Structural Model John Frank

System Control Technology Richard Platt

Tech Bowl Ted Norman

Technical Design Duelle Allen

VEX IQ/VEX VRC Martha Proulx

Video Game Design Chuck Killbournce

Water Infrastructure Jordan Iuliucci

Website Design Anthony Rodriguez

Middle School Events

Animatronics Tito Miranda

Architectural Renovation James Hines

Biotechnology Design Kyle Goins

CAD Architecture & Animation Andrew Ray

CAD Engineering with Animation Andrew Ray

Career Preparation (II) Maureen Hudson

Chapter Team (Written and Oral) Julie Palm

Children's Stories Karen Meinberg

CNC Milling Amy Hamilton

Debating Technology Issues Lauren Thomas

Desktop Publishing Keith Merrell

Digital Video Production Ebe Randeree

Dragster Design Josh Lambert

Engineering Design Dawn Stancil

Essays on Technology Alyssa Costin

Extemporaneous Speech Dawn Stancil

Fashion Design Arlene Cuellar

Flight Endurance Russ Tokarski

Future Technology Teacher Patti Frier

Manufacturing Prototype Holis Bostic

Music Production Nate Bostic

On Demand Video Tony Smith

Photographic Technology TBA

Prepared Presentation Joel Kaplan

Promotional Graphics Tito Miranda

SciVis Reginald Northern

Software Development Adam Nowicki

Structural Engineering Kyle Holbrook

System Control Technology Adam Nowicki

Technical Sketching and Application Jodi Johnson

Technology Bowl (Written and Oral) Ted Norman

Technology Problem Solving Jordan Iuliucci

Transportation Modeling Josh Lambert

VEX VRC Martha Proulx

Video Game Design Chuck Routhier

Webmaster Suzanne Jerrell

High School Events

State TSA Officers

Mijan BeckettTreasurer

Valentina FernandezReporter

SofiaAtzrodtPresident

ChaseWalker

Vice-President

Molly SunSecretary

Lindsay Beckett

Sergeant-at-Arms

Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed the first female Supreme Court Justice by President Ronald Regan.

July 7, 1981

Of f i c e r Cand i d a t e sPresidentMolly Sun - Braden River High SchoolDevin Taylor - Lake Region High

Vice-PresidentJudah Gwinn - Bayside High School

ReporterDana Dammar - Gateway HighJohn Lin - Braden River Middle SchoolYoshua Torralva - Braden River High School SecretaryMadelyn Kumar - Southeast High School Sergeant At ArmsChristina Behnken - Middleburg HighKaitlin Bohan - Lakewood Ranch High TreasurerKatie Behnken - Middleburg HighKristianna Nicolai - Winter Haven High SchoolBenjamin Varah - Southeast High School

TSA In f o rm a t i o nTSA Motto:

“Learning To Live In A Technical World”

TSA Mission Statement:The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth,

leadership, and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineer-ing, and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integrate

these concepts through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

TSA Creed:I believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world. I believe there is a need for the develop-

ment of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimen-tation, and processes of industry. Guided by my teachers, artisans

from industry, and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in mak-ing my school, community, state, and nation better places in which to live. I will accept the responsibilities that are mine. I will accept

the theories that are supported by proper evidence. I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living. I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and re-spect for other individuals. Through the work of my hands and mind, I will express my ideas to the best of my ability. I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me, and to be steadfast in my

belief in my God, and my fellow Americans.

Even t Schedu l eAgriculture and Biotechnology Issues I and III

Wed Check-in 1 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Osceola/Lake

Thur Check-in 2 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Osceola/Lake

Thur Interview Sign-up 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Orange

Thur Semi-Finalist Interviews 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Orange

Sat Project Pick-up 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Orange

Career Prep I and III



Sat Interview Sign-up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Broward

Sat Semi-Finalist Interviews 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Broward


Challenging Tech. Issues I and III

Fri Prelim. Sign-up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Sarasota

Fri Prelim. Presentations 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sarasota

Fri Semi-Finals Sign-up 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Sarasota

Fri Semi-Finals 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sarasota

Chapter Team I I and III

Thur Exam 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Dade

Thur Semi-Finals - Group 1 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sarasota


Communication Challenge I and III



Fri Sign-up 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Duval

Fri Semi-Finals 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duval


Middle School Schedule by Event

Community Service Video I and III




Construction Challenge I and III



Fri Interview Sign-up 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Orange

Fri Semi-Finalist Interviews 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Orange


Digital Photography I and III



Thur Semi-final Set-up/receive Task 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Florida Keys

Thur Semi-Finalist Task 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Florida Keys

Thur Pick-Up 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Florida Keys

Dragster I and III



Thur Time Trials 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Universal A

Fri Semi-Finals 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Universal A


Electrical Applications I and III


Thur Semi-Finalist/Interview Sign-up 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Dade

Thur Semi-Finalist Task/Interviews 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Dade

Energy Sources I and III



Fri Interview Sign-ups 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Duval

Fri Semi-final Interviews 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duval


Environmental Focus I and III

Thur Check-in 1 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Osceola/Lake


Thur Presentation/Interview Sign-up 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Orange

ThurSemi-Finalist Presentation/Interviews

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Orange


Essays on Technology I and III

Thur Outline 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Breakout F

Fri Task 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Broward

Flight I and III

Fri Check-in 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Universal B

Fri Trials & Finals 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Universal B

Geospatial Technology I and III



Fri Set-up 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Pinellas

Fri Semi-Finalist Task 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Pinellas

Go Green Manufacturing I and III




Fri Interviews 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Orange


Inventions & Innovations I and III






Junior Solar Sprint I and III



Fri Time Trials 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Patio by Pool

Leadership Strategies I and III

Fri Presentation Sign-up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Duval

Fri Presentations 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Duval

Fri Semi-Final Sign-up 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Palm Beach

Fri Semi-Finals 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Palm Beach

Medical Technology Issues I and III






Prepared Speech I and III

Sat Sign-up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sarasota

Sat Presentations 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sarasota

Problem Solving I and III

Fri Check-In 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Universal B

Fri Design Solution 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Universal B

STEM Animation I and III



Thur Interview Sign-up 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout D

Thur Semi-Finalist Interviews 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Breakout D


Structural Model I and III

Thur Design & Build 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Osceola/Lake

Fri Testing 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Osceola/Lake

System Control Technology I and III

Fri Captains Meeting 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakout F

Fri Task 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout F

Fri Equipment Pick-up 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Breakout F

Tech Bowl I and III

Thur Exam 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duval

Sat Semi-Finals 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dade

Technical Design I and III

Thur Challenge Given 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duval

Fri Entries Submitted 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Duval

Vex IQ

Wed Pit and Practice Fields Open 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Seminole A/B

Wed TSA Team Check-in and Inspection 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Seminole A/B

Thur TSA Team Check-in and Inspection 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Seminole A/B

Thur Pit and Practice Fields Open 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B

Thur Skills and Design Judging 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B

Fri Pit and Practice Fields Open 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seminole A/B

FriVEX IQ Teamwork Challenge Practice

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Seminole A/B

Fri VEX IQ Teamwork Challenge Final 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Seminole A/B

Fri Awards Ceremony - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Seminole A/B

Skills and Teamwork Challenges

The Wall separating

East Berlin from West

Berlin was torn down,

reuniting Germany for

the first time since

the end of WWII and

symbolically ending the Cold War.

November 9, 1989

VEX VRC


Wed VEX VRC Check-in & Inspections 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Seminole A/B

Thur VEX VRC Check-in & Inspections 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Seminole A/B


ThurSkills Challenges and Design Judging

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B


Fri HS VRC Head-to-Head Tournament 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Seminole A/B

FriAwards Ceremony - Skills and Tournament

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B

Video Game Design I and III



Fri Interview Sign-up 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Sarasota

Fri Semi-Finalist Interviews 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sarasota


Water Infrastructure I and III






Website Design I and III

Fri Semi Finalist Interview Sign-up 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM St. Johns

Fri Semi-Finalist Interviews 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM St. Johns

The US Hockey Team defeats the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics in an upset victory

known as the ‘Miracle on Ice’.

February 22, 1980

High School Schedule by Event Animatronics II and IV

Sat Check-in Project/Interview Sign-up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hillsborough

Sat Presentation/Interview 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hillsborough

Sat Project/Equipment Pick-Up 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Hillsborough

Architectural Renovation II and IV




Fri Presentation/Interview 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Orange


Biotechnology Design II and IV




Thur Interviews 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Orange


CAD 2D, Architecture II and IV

Fri Set Up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Dade

Fri Task 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Dade

Fri Equipment Pick Up 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Dade

CAD 3D, Engineering II and IV

Fri Set Up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Florida Keys

Fri Task 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Florida Keys

Fri Equipment Pick-Up 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Florida Keys

Career Preparation II and IV



Sat Interview Sign Up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pinellas

Sat Semi-Finalist Interviews 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pinellas


Chapter Team II and IV




Children’s Stories II and IV



Sat Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Breakout D

Sat Semi-Finalist Reading/Interview 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Breakout D

Sat Project Pick-up 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout D

CNC Production II and IV

Fri Check-in 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakout D

Fri CNC Assembly 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Breakout D

Fri Milling Demos 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout D

Debating Technological Issues II and IV

Thur Preliminary Heat Sign Up 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Palm Beach

Thur Preliminary Heats 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Broward

Fri Semi-Finalist Heat Sign-up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Palm Beach

Fri Semi -Finalist Heats 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Broward

Desktop Publishing II and IV



Fri Set Up 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Dade

Fri Task 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dade

Fri Equipment Pick Up 9:00 PM - 09:30 PM Dade

Digital Video Production II and IV




In 1983, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first commercial

mobile phone to receive FCC approval.

Dragster Design II and IV



Thur Time Trials 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Universal A

Fri Semi-Finalist Interviews 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Universal A

Fri Semi-Finals 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Universal A


Engineering Design II and IV




Thur Semi-Final Interviews 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Orange


Essays on Technology II and IV

Thur Task 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Breakout F

Extemporaneous Speech II and IV

Thur Sign-Ups 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Duval

Thur Presentation 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Duval

Fashion Design II and IV



Fri Event Check-in 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Universal A

Fri Semi Final Presentations 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Universal A


A staple of 80’s casual fashion, brightly colored floral shorts called ‘Jams’ were originally worn by surfers in the 1960’s.

Flight Endurance II and IV

Fri Check-in 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Osceola/Lake

Fri Time Trials & Semi-Finals 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Osceola/Lake

Future Technology Teacher II and IV



Sat Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duval

Sat Interview/Presentations 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Duval


Manufacturing Prototype II and IV




Music Production II and IV



Thur Interview Sign Up 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Breakout C

Thur Semi-Finalist Interviews 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Breakout C


On Demand Video II and IV

Thur Task Given 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakout C

Sat Submit Video 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakout C

Photographic Technology II and IV



Thur Semi-Finalist Task Stage 1 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dade

Fri Stage 2 Set-up 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Pinellas

Fri Semi-Finalist Task Stage 2 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pinellas

Fri Semi-Finalist Presentations Stage 3 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pinellas


Prepared Presentation II and IV

Sat Presentation Sign-up 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM St. Johns

Sat Presentations 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Johns

SciVis II and IV



Fri Presentation Sign Up 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Palm Beach

Fri Semi-Finalist Presentations 4:30 PM - 06:30 PM Palm Beach


Software Development - Open Source II and IV



Sat Sign-up 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Palm Beach

Sat Presentations 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Palm Beach


Structural Design and Engineering II and IV

Thur Pre-Made Testing 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Osceola/Lake

Thur Semi-Finalist Build 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Osceola/Lake

Fri Semi-Finalist Test 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Osceola/Lake

System Control Technology II and IV

Fri Captains Meeting 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakout C

Fri Task 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout C

Fri Equipment Pick Up 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Breakout C

Technical Sketching and Application II and IV


Thur Semi-Finalist Task 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Broward

Technology Bowl II and IV

Thur Exam 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duval

Sat Semi-Finals 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dade

Technology Problem Solving II and IV

Fri Challenge Given 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Osceola/Lake

Transportation Modeling - Open Source II and IV




VEX VRC


Wed VEX VRC Check-in & Inspections 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Seminole A/B

Thur VEX VRC Check-in & Inspections 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Seminole A/B


Thur Skills and Design Judging 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B


Fri HS VRC Head-to-Head Tournament 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Seminole A/B

Fri Awards - Skills and Tournament 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Seminole A/B

Video Game Design



Fri Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Hillsborough

Fri Semi-Finalist Interviews 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Hillsborough


Webmaster

Fri Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM St. Johns

Fri Interviews 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM St. Johns

Space Shuttle Columbia orbits the earth 37 times, becoming humankind’s first and only manned re-usable space

vehicle for the next 30 years.

April 12, 1981

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM VEX Pit and Practice Fields Open Seminole A/B

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TSA VEX Team Check-In and Inspection Seminole A/B

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Conference Registration Lobby

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM First Project Check-in Osceola/Lake

Ag. and Bio. Issues (I) Fashion Design (II)

Arch. Renovation (II) Future Tech Teacher (II)

Biotechnology Design (II) Geospatial Technology (I)

Career Prep (I) Go Green Manufacturing (I)

Career Preparation (II) Inventions & Innovations (I)

Children’s Stories (II) Junior Solar Sprint (I)

Comm. Challenge (I) Manufacturing Proto. (II)

Community Service Vid (I) Medical Tech. Issues (I)

Construction Challenge (I) Music Production (II)

Desktop Publishing (II) Photographic Tech. (II)

Digital Photography (I) SciVis (II)

Digital Video Prod. (II) Software Development (II)

Dragster (I) STEM Animation (I)

Dragster Design (II) Transportation Modeling II)

Energy Sources (I) Video Game Design (I & II)

Engineering Design (II) Water Infrastructure (I)

Environmental Focus (I)

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chapter Presidents Meeting Broward

10:00 AM - 010:45 PM State Officers/Officer Candidate Meeting Broward

Even t Schedu l eConference Schedule by Day

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Event Coordinator & Advisor Meeting Dade/Fl. Keys

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Alumni Meeting Duval

11:00 PM Curfew (All students must be in their rooms.)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Second (Final) Project Check-in Osceola/Lake

Ag. and Bio. Issues (I) Fashion Design (II)

Arch. Renovation (II) Future Tech Teacher (II)

Biotechnology Design (II) Geospatial Technology (I)

Career Prep (I) Go Green Manufacturing (I)

Career Preparation (II) Inventions & Innovations (I)

Children’s Stories (II) Junior Solar Sprint (I)

Comm. Challenge (I) Manufacturing Proto. (II)

Community Service Vid (I) Medical Tech. Issues (I)

Construction Challenge (I) Music Production (II)

Desktop Publishing (II) Photographic Tech. (II)

Digital Photography (I) SciVis (II)

Digital Video Prod. (II) Software Development (II)

Dragster (I) STEM Animation (I)

Dragster Design (II) Transportation Modeling II)

Energy Sources (I) Video Game Design (I & II)

Engineering Design (II) Water Infrastructure (I)

Environmental Focus (I)

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Written Exams:

Chapter Team (I & II) Dade

Electrical Applications (I) Dade

Tech Bowl (I) Duval

Technical Sketching and Application (II) Dade

Technology Bowl (II) Duval

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM On Demand Video (II) Task Given Breakout C

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM TSA VEX Team Check-In and Inspection Seminole A/B

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM VEX Pit and Practice Fields Open Seminole A/B

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendor Show Breakout C

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM First General Session Universal B

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM State Officer Candidate Q/A Session Universal B

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Debating Technological Issues (II) Sign Up Palm Beach

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM State Officer Candidate Campaigning Lobby

Structural Design and Engineering (II) Pre-Made Test

Osceola/Lake

1:00 PM - 1:30 PMElectrical Applications (I) Semi-Finalist/Interview Sign-up

Dade

Extemporaneous Speech (II) Sign-Ups Duval

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Essays on Technology (I) Outline Breakout F

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapter Team (I) Semi-Finals - Group 1 Sarasota

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dragster (I) Time Trials Universal A

1:00 PM - 5:00 PMDebating Technological Issues (II) Preliminary Heats

Broward

1:00 PM - 6:00 PMVEX IQ & VRC Skills Challenges and Design Award Judging

Seminole A/B

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Extemporaneous Speech (II) Presentation Duval

1:30 PM - 4:00 PMElectrical Applications (I) Semi-Finalist Task/Interviews

Dade

3:00 PM - 3:30 PMDigital Photography (I) Semi-Final Set-Up/Task

Florida Keys

STEM Animation (I) Interview Sign-up Breakout D

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapter Team (I) Semi-Finals - Group 2 Sarasota

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Essays on Technology (II) Task Breakout F

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Structural Model (I) Design & Build Osceola/Lake

Structural Design and Engineering (II) Semi-Finalist Build

Osceola/Lake

3:30 PM - 4:00 PMAgriculture and Biotechnology Issues (I) Sign-up

Orange

Environmental Focus (I) Presentation/Interview Sign-up

Orange

Biotechnology Design (II) Interview Sign-up Orange

Engineering Design (II) Interview Sign-up Orange

3:30 PM - 5:30 PMSTEM Animation (I) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Breakout D

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Digital Photography (I) Semi-Finalist Task Florida Keys

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Technical Design (I) Challenge Given Duval

Photographic Technology (II) Semi-Finalist Task Stage 1

Dade

4:00 PM - 7:00 PMAgriculture and Biotechnology Issues (I) Interviews

Orange

Biotechnology Design (II) Interviews Orange

Dragster Design (II) Time Trials Universal A

Engineering Design (II) Semi-Final Interviews

Orange

Environmental Focus (I) Presentation/Interviews

Orange

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Music Production (II) Interview Sign Up Breakout C

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM National Officer Candidate Interviews Show Office

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapter Team (II) Semi-Finals - Group 1 Sarasota

Music Production (II) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Breakout C

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM TSA Scholarship Interviews Show Office

6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTechnical Sketching & Application (II) Semi-Finalist Task

Broward

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chapter Team (II) Semi-Finals - Group 2 Sarasota

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ACS Fundraiser and Mixer Universal A/B

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Digital Photography Pick-Up Florida Keys

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Advisor MeetingDade/Florida Keys

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Graduating Seniors’ Meeting with Alumni Palm Beach


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM CAD 2D, Architecture (II) Set Up Dade

CAD 3D, Engineering (II) Set Up Florida Keys

Challenging Tech. Issues (I) Prelim. Sign-upSarasota

Debating Technological Issues (II) Semi-Finalist Sign-up

Palm Beach

Leadership Strategies (I) Presentation Sign-up

Duval

Photographic Tech (II) Stage 2 Set-up Pinellas

Problem Solving (I) Check-In Universal B

8:00 AM - 9:30 AMStructural Design and Engineering (II) Semi-Finalist Test

Osceola/Lake

Dragster Design (II) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Universal A

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM VEX IQ Pit and Practice Fields Open Seminole A/B

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Junior Solar Sprint (I) Patio by Pool

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM VEX VRC Pit and Practice Fields Open Seminole A/B

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM State Officer Campaigning Lobby

8:30 AM - 9:30 AMVEX IQ Teamwork Challenge Practice Matches

Seminole A/B

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Leadership Strategies (I) Presentations Duval

8:30 AM - 11:00 AMPhotographic Technology (II) Semi-Finalist Task Stage 2

Pinellas

8:30 AM - 11:30 AMDebating Technological Issues (II) Semi -Finalist Heats

Broward

8:30 AM - 12:00 PMChallenging Tech. Issues (I) Prelim. Presentations

Sarasota

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Problem Solving (I) Design Solution Universal B

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM CAD 2D, Architecture (II) Task Dade

CAD 3D, Engineering (II) Task Florida Keys

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CNC Production (II) Check-in Breakout D

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSystem Control Technology (I) Captains Meeting

Breakout F

System Control Technology (II) Captains Meeting

Breakout C

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM VEX IQ Teamwork Chall. Final Matches Seminole A/B

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Structural Model (I) Testing Osceola/Lake

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dragster (I) Semi-Finals Universal A

10:00 AM - 12:45 PM System Control Technology (I) Task Breakout F

System Control Technology (II) Task Breakout C

10:00 AM 4:00 PM College Fair Universal A/B

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Communication Challenge (I) Sign-up Duval

VEX IQ Awards Ceremony - Skills/Teamwork Challenges

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Flight Endurance (II) Check-in Osceola/Lake

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Communication Challenge (I) Semi-Finals Duval

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Dragster Design (II) Semi-Finals Universal A

11:30 AM - 3:30 PMFlight Endurance (II) Time Trials & Semi-Finals

Osceola/Lake

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMWebmaster (II) Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up

St. Johns

12:00 PM - 2:00 PMPhotographic Technology (II) Presentations Stage 3

Pinellas

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Construction Chall. (I) Interview Sign-up Orange

Inv. & Innovations (I) Interview Sign-up Orange

Medical Technology Issues (I) Interview Sign-up

Orange

Video Game Design (I) Interview Sign-up Sarasota

Video Game Design (II) Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up

Hillsborough

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CNC Production (II) CNC Assembly Breakout D

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Webmaster (II) Interviews St. Johns

Michael Jackson’s iconic

13 minute ‘Thriller’ airs for

the first time. It is the only

music video to be selected

to be in the National Music Registry.

December 2, 1983

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM HS VRC Head-to-Head Tournament Seminole A/B

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Flight (I) Check-in Universal B

Leadership Strategies (I) Semi-Final Sign-up

Palm Beach

1:00 PM - 3:00 PMConstruction Challenge (I) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Orange

Inventions & Innovations (I) Interviews Orange

Medical Technology (I) Issues Interviews Orange

Video Game Design (I) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Sarasota

Video Game Design (II) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Hillsborough

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Energy Sources (I) Interview Sign-ups Duval

Fashion Design (II) Sign Up Universal A

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CNC Production (II) Milling Demos Breakout D

Leadership Strategies (I) Semi-Finals Palm Beach

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Flight (I) Trials & Semi-Finals Universal B

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Energy Sources (I) Semi-Final Interviews Duval

2:00 PM - 5:30 PMFashion Design (II) Semi-Final Presentations

Universal A

2:30 PM - 3:00 PMWebsite Design (I) Semi Finalist Interview Sign-up

St. Johns

3:00 PM - 3:30 PMCAD 2D, Architecture (II) Equipment Pick Up

Dade

CAD 3D, Engineering (II) Equipment Pick-Up

Florida Keys

Geospatial Technology (I) Set-up Pinellas

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Website Design (I) Semi-Finalist Interviews St. Johns

3:30 PM - 4:00 PMArchitectural Renovation (II) Interview Sign-up

Orange

Challenging Tech. Issues (I) Semi-Finals Sign-up

Sarasota

Go Green Manufact. (I) Interview Sign-up Orange

System Control Technology (I) Equipment Pick-up

Breakout F

System Control Technology (II) Equipment Pick-up

Breakout C

Water Infrastructure (I) Interview Sign-up Orange

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Geospatial Tech. (I) Semi-Finalist Task Pinellas

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Desktop Publishing (II) Set Up Dade

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM SciVis (II) Presentation Sign Up Palm Beach

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Essays on Technology (I) Task Broward

4:00 PM - 6:00 PMArchitectural Renovation (II) Presentation/Interview

Orange

Go Green Manufacturing (I) Interviews Orange

Water Infrastructure (I) Interviews Orange

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Challenging Tech. Issues (I) Semi-Finals Sarasota

Technology Problem Solving (II) Challenge Given

Osceola/Lake

4:30 PM - 06:30 PM SciVis (II) Semi-Finalist Presentations Palm Beach

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Desktop Publishing (II) Task Dade

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Technical Design (I) Entries Submitted Duval

5:30 PM - 6:00 PMVEX VRC Awards Ceremony Skills Challenge & Tournament

Seminole A/B

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM FTEEA Meeting Breakout D

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spirit/Game Event Universal A/B

9:00 PM - 09:30 PM Desktop Publishing (II) Equipment Pick Up Dade


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM On Demand Video (II) Submit Video Breakout C

Voting/Delegate Seating Universal B

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Business Meeting and Officer Elections Universal B

10:00 AM - 10:30 AMAnimatronics (II) Check-in Project/Interview Sign-up

Hillsborough

Career Prep (I) Interview Sign-up Broward

Career Preparation (II) Interview Sign Up Pinellas

Future Technology Teacher (II) Interview Sign-up

Duval

Prepared Speech (I) Sign-up Sarasota

Software Development - Open Source (II) Sign-up

Palm Beach

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMChildren’s Stories (II) Semi-Finalist Interview Sign-up

Breakout D

Prepared Presentation (II) Sign-up St. Johns

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Animatronics (II) Presentation/Interview Hillsborough

Career Prep (I) Semi-Finalist Interviews Broward

Career Preparation (II) Semi-Finalist Interviews

Pinellas

Future Technology Teacher (II) Interview/Presentations

Duval

Prepared Speech (I) Presentations Sarasota

10:30 AM - 1:30 PMSoftware Development - Open Source (II) Presentations

Palm Beach

1981-1983 The iconic DeLorean

DMC-12 - Despite its starring

role in the ‘Back to the Future’

films, only 9,000 were built,

creating an instant classic.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Competitive Event Project Viewing Orange

Prepared Presentation (II) Presentations St. Johns

Technology Bowl (II) Semi-Finals Dade

11:00 AM - 3:00 PMChildren’s Stories (II) Semi-Finalist Reading/Interview

Breakout D

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Tech Bowl (I) Semi-Finals Dade

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Project Pick-up Orange

(All remaining projects will be discarded at 4:00 PM)

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Animatronics (II) Project/Equip. Pick-Up Hillsborough

3:00 PM - 5:00 PMState Officers and Alumni begin setting up trophies

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Children’s Stories Project Pick-up Breakout D

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Doors Open: Awards Ceremony Seating Universal A/B

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM FL TSA Awards Ceremony Universal A/B


MTV goes on the air,

becoming the first television station to play

music videos 24 hours a day.

August 1, 1981

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:00 AM 7-10 Event Testing, pre-event paperwork, and tasks given

7-9 AM Project Check-in (FINAL)8:00 AM 8-8:30 Voting Delegate Seating

8:30-10 Business Meeting and State Officer Elections

9:00 AM

10:00 AM10:30-12General Session11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM 7-10Spirit/Games Event

7:30 - Doors Open for Awards Seating

8-10:30 PM TSA Awards Ceremony8:00 PM 8-10

Registration & Project Check-in

8-10ACS Fundraiser & Mixer

9:00 PM 9-10 Alumni Meeting

10:00 PM 10-11 Event Coord.

11:00 PMCurfew Curfew Curfew Curfew

Personal Conference Planner

Con f e r e n c e Cen t e r

TSA prides itself in the good conduct of its members. Unbecoming conduct or violation of rules by an individual may result in: the individual being restricted from all activities and confined to the housing room and/or the loss of contest points for the chapter. In addition, any gross violation may result in the individual being sent home early.

Minor violations will be referred to the chapter advisor for action. An independent discipline committee will decide penalties for gross violations. In an attempt to protect everyone involved in Florida TSA sponsored events, the following behavioral expectations and discipline policies have been established:

1. Possession or usage of any weapon, alcohol, or controlled substance is as follows: Florida TSA will enforce all existing state statutes (law) and school board policies concerning the possession of firearms, weapons, controlled substances including alcohol and tobacco and will notify the appropriate local authorities.

2. Curfew: There is a set curfew for each day of a conference. All students must be in their rooms at the time stated in the conference program. If a student is found outside of his/her room after curfew, the advisor will be notified by the adult head of security to pick up the student from the designated holding area. The student will be released only to the respective chapter advisor.

Additionally, advisors should set a good example by not scheduling chapter activities after curfew.

3. Balconies, Alcoves, Stairwells: It is a felony in the State of Florida for debris or any item to be thrown from any upper level (i.e. balcony, alcove or stairwell).“Debris of any kind being thrown will result in eviction of the entire room”. Florida TSA will not make provisions for those who choose to violate Florida Law. In addition, all guests associated with a room eviction will be disqualified for the remainder of the conference and will forgo eligibility of any and all awards. There will be no waiver from this agreement; therefore, it is strongly urged that all conference attendees are made aware of this agreement.

4. Hats and Head Covering: Head covering/gear is not to be worn inside the building.

5. Name Badges: Name badges and attendee wristbands must be worn at all times by students, advisors, alumni, guests and chaperones. No one will be allowed in the conference area without a name badge and wristband.

6. Pool Facilities: Students may use the hotel swimming pools only under the supervision of their advisor, or adult chaperone designated by the chapter advisor, the advisor/chaperone must be present on the pool deck.

7. Stereos: In order to maintain appropriate noise levels, students are not allowed to bring stereos with external speakers on conference property at any time.

8. Hotel Rooms and Hallways: Running, yelling or talking loudly, and slamming doors in hallways, corridors, lobbies, and meeting space will not be tolerated. Please keep in mind that FL TSA and its members are not the only guests staying at the hotel.

9. Elevators: Please utilize manners when entering doors and elevators allowing guests to exit before entering.

Please Note: Students should not bring personal valuables such as expensive jewelry, electronic games, or excessive cash that could be lost or stolen.

Expectations and Attire

Florida TSA will adhere to the National TSA Dress Code, which is as follows: Chapter advisors, parents and chaperones are responsible for seeing that all TSA student members wear official TSA attire, professional TSA attire, or business casual TSA attire as occasions may require. Official TSA attire, professional TSA attire, andbusiness casual TSA attire are considered appropriate dress for related conference activities and public appearances.

During general sessions, student members must wear Official TSA Attire! Adults are expected to dress appropriately. TSA contestants must refer to the TSA Curriculum Resource Guide for specific attire requirements for each competition.

Official TSA Attire, Professional TSA Attire or Business Casual Attire must be worn at all times when in the lobby, pre-function and competitive event areas.Headsets should not be worn by students, alumni, or advisors while in Official Dress in conference areas such as competitive events, general sessions, and hotel lobbies.

Official TSA Attire (most formal)Blazer: navy blue with official TSA patchTies: scarlet red imprinted with official TSA logo (for males and females)Shirt or blouse: white, button-up with turn down collarPants or skirt: light grayDark socks: males only (black or dark blue)Shoes: black dress shoes (unacceptable: athletic shoes combat or work boots)Sandals: females only may wear black open toe shoes or sandals

Professional TSA Attire (less formal)Shirt: males or females, button-up with turn down collar (Unacceptable: t-shirt, polo or golf shirt)Blouses: females onlyTies: males required, females optionalDress pants: (unacceptable: jeans, baggy pants, exterior pocket pants)Dresses/skirts: females only (length even with tops of one’s fingers)Dark socks: males only (black or dark blue)Shoes: dress shoes or boots (unacceptable: athletic shoes; combat or work boots)Sandals: females only may wear open toe shoes or sandals

Business Casual Attire (least formal)Same as professional attire, however a tie is not required. Shirt or blouse may be a polo or golf shirt(Unacceptable: t-shirt or shorts).

Outside of CompetitionWhen not in a competition or TSA scheduled event, you will be required to abide by your school’s dress code policy. In addition, if you are found wearing items that are deemed offensive, gang related, or inappropriate, you may be asked to change into something that better represents Florida TSA and its membership. (Short shorts andtank tops will NOT be allowed.)

Please remember that you represent Florida TSA, your advisors, school, administration; as well as your parents, and most importantly of all – yourself! You’re a member of a great organization that produces exceptional leaders. We expect you to use great judgment at all times.

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