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TECH CORPS is a national non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to improving K-12 education at the grassroots level through the effective integration of technology into the learning environment. It was founded by Gary Beach, president and CEO of Computerworld, Inc., who envisioned an organization which challenged Americans to build a technology infrastructure for our nation's schools, much like the Peace Corps challenged men and women to help build an infrastructure in developing countries. Following a successful pilot in Massachusetts during the winter and spring of 1995, TECH CORPS was established as a national non-profit in October of 1995.

TECH CORPS brings volunteers with technological skills and expertise into schools to support their technology initiatives. TECH CORPS volunteers conduct teacher training seminars, mentor students and staff, repair and install computers, participate on technology planning teams, work side-by-side with teachers in the classroom, assist teachers with the integration of technology into the curriculum, and support a wide variety of other local technology activities.

To work most effectively with the states' varying economic climates, educational infrastructures, and commitments to educational technology, TECH CORPS is implemented through state chapter organizations. TECH CORPS (your state) has been established to support the existing educational technology programs, organizations, networks, and resources which are in place in the state, and to assist schools in achieving their information technology goals through the skills and expertise of volunteers.

1.   Non-profit Status: Choose the sentence which reflects your organizational status:

TECH CORPS (your state) is incorporated as a 501(c)(3). Note: this applies to chapters filing on their own for 501(c)(3) status and also for chapters filing with national for group exemption.

or

TECH CORPS (your state) is a program of (full name of organization with which your chapter is affiliating), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to:

(Insert mission statement of the organization with which your chapter is affiliating.)

2.   Mission and Goals of TECH CORPS (your state):

2.1 Mission (Insert your chapter's mission statement.)

2.2 Goals (Insert your chapter's goals.)

3.   Governance

The following is a description of the roles and responsibilities of the TECH CORPS (your state) leadership structure:

3.1 Board of Directors. (If your chapter is separately incorporated, describe briefly the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors in overseeing your chapter. List all members of the Board, including their full names and addresses, and their company/organizational affiliation.)

3.2 Task Force. (Describe briefly the role and responsibilities of the Task Force in your chapter. List all members of the Task Force including their full names, addresses, and their company/organizational affiliation.)

3.3 State Chair. (Describe briefly the role and responsibilities of the State Chair in your chapter. Provide his/her full name, address, and company/organizational affiliation.)

3.4 Project Director. (Describe briefly the role and responsibilities of the Project Director in your chapter. Provide his/her full name, address, and company/organizational affiliation. If the Project Director is to be a paid position, explain how it will be funded. If the position is to be filed temporarily by a volunteer until funds are raised to support a permanent paid Project Director, describe how your Task Force will fulfill the responsibilities of this job in the event the volunteer can no longer serve. Note: if a volunteer serves temporarily as the Project Director, it is advisable for the Task Force to establish a brief written statement or "contract" with the volunteer which delineates 1) the duration of the commitment; and 2) the responsibilities of the Project Director's job.

4.   Sponsorship

The following companies and organizations are sponsors of TECH CORPS (your state):

(List all companies and organizations with the type of donation, including both in-kind and monetary contributions.)

5.   Pilot Schools (List the schools or school districts where your chapter will pilot the program.)

6.   Volunteer Recruitment Plans: (Describe your chapter's plans to recruit volunteers.)

7.   Budget (Provide a projected budget for Year 1 noting if an item reflects donated services or equipment from sponsors.) Note: If your chapter anticipates charging fees to schools, such fees are calculated as a % of cash revenues only.

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Expenses

Project Director (salary and benefits)

Office Space

Office Expenses

Telephone, Fax

Mailing

Supplies

Internet

Equipment

Computers

Fax

Maintenance

Public relations

Graphic Arts

Printing

Insurance

Legal Services

Accounting Services

Banking Services

Conferences/Meetings

Travel

Other

Total

8.   Contact Information

The primary contact for TECH CORPS (your state):

Name: ___________________________________________________

Mailing address: ____________________________________________

                         ____________________________________________

Email address: _____________________________________________

Voice: ______________________

Fax: ________________________

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