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What State events are due by Feb. 14?
Conference registration submission
Outstanding Student Applications
Georgia TSA Chapter of Excellence Applications
Tommy Pitchford Scholarship Application
Posted Pre-Conference Competitive Events
Where and when is the National TSA conference held?
June 27-July 1, 2025 in Nashville, TN
What does GAIAC stand for?
Georgia Association of Industrial Arts Clubs
Who was the state supervisor of Industrial Arts Education and the first State Club Advisor when GAIAC
was formed?
Raymond S. Ginn Jr
Hint: Raymond likes drink gin
What did the GAIAC chapter start with?
ten clubs and 286 members
What were four original competitions for GAIAC?
Essay Contest
Industrial Arts Club Exhibits Contest
Scrapbook Contest
GAIAC Sweetheart Contest
What was the GAIAC motto?
Pride in Progress
What was the GAIAC Creed?
"I believe in the dignity of work and that through an understanding and promotion of the industrial arts,
I can develop leadership, scholarship and craftsmanship and so be of greater service to my country and
to mankind."
What did the GAIAC emblem look like, and when was it adopted?
, The emblem of the Georgia Association of Industrial Arts Club consisted of a gear with 33 cogs and five
spokes and the background of an outline of Georgia, and was adopted November 17-18, 1962. Symbols
of each of the five instructional areas are illustrated on the five spokes of the gear.
What do letters "AIASA" represent?
American Industrial Arts Student Association
Who was the first female president of AIASA?
In 1976 Dorinda Hookings from Manchester High School
When and where was AIASA formed?
In 1978 AIAA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
When did GASIAC turn to AIASA?
On April 8, 1979
Who was the Executive Secretary of GA AIASA?
Raymond S. Ginn, Jr.
Who was the first State Advisor of GA AIASA?
Clifford Holmes
Symbolism of the AIASA emblem
The gear blank surrounding the emblem represents all facets of American industry and its contribution
to making America the great nation it is today.
The lightning bolt represents the rapid development of today's automated world and the space age
changes needed to meet the challenge of tomorrow.
The framing square represents the degree of accuracy necessary to measure up to the demanding
industrial society.
The triangle points the way to the stars and a rapidly developing technological age. It is a symbol of
strength in structure and represents the cooperative efforts necessary in achieving our goals.
The mallet represents the dignity of work and its necessity in achieving success in an industrial society.
What are the emblem colors?
Scarlet (Red): Represents the strength and determination of the industrial arts students and teachers to
obtain their goals. White: Represents the high standards, morals, and religious beliefs we hold. Navy
Blue: Represents the sincerity of the industrial arts students and teachers in obtaining a greater
knowledge of our technical world.
Where was the state conference moved to in 1980?
Macon and held at the Hilton Hotel
In 1982, what was the new officer role introduced?