2013 Georgia PTA Convention Leadership Training (CLT)

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JULY 11 – 13, 2013

99th Annual Georgia PTA Convention Leadership Training 2013
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, Georgia 30337
 
Save the dates now and plan to attend Convention Leadership Training. CLT offers you the opportunity to join together with hundreds of other PTA leaders for valuable training that includes: 
  • Attend dozens of workshops lead by dynamic presenters to enhance your confidence and leadership skills
  • Gain practical ideas and best practices for your local unit
  • Receive advocacy, educations, and program updates about how you can make a difference in government and family engagement
  • Network with hundreds of peers and exhibitors

Please click the links below for registration information, grant application, and hotel link and reserve your spot today! More information coming soon!

CLT Registration Form

CLT Grant Application – Deadline extended until May 24, 2013

Convention Hotel – Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway  (the Georgia PTA Convention room rate is $105.00 plus tax)

For more information, please visit: www.georgiapta.org

Local Unit Transition Training Material

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Thank you to all those local units who participated in our Transition Training on May 10th!

Please feel free to access and review the presentation material below to ensure a smooth and successful transition at your local unit!

SmoothTransitions PowerPoint

The Big Transition May 2013

Treasurer Transition Thoughts 2013

Membership Ideas and Resources

Board Code of Ethics

Volunteer Organizations PTSA Boosters Policies

2013-2014 Area II Executive Committee

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Area II Council is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 executive committee elected at the Spring General Meeting and Banquet on April 30, 2013:

Kerie Allibone – Co-President
email: Kerie610@gmail.com
 
Ann Meyer – Co-President
email: atmeyer@bellsouth.net
 
Elise Jordan – Vice President
email: jord2012pta@gmail.com
 
Lesley Poole – Vice President    
email: lmpoole@gmail.com
 
Carol Ranft – Treasurer                
email: carol.ranft@gmail.com
 
Caressa Prescott – Secretary
email: secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com
 
 
 

2012-2013 Area II PTA Scholarship Awards

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Area II Council is proud to announce the following recipients of our 2012-2013 Area II PTA Scholarship Awards:

Alena Antonowich – Norcross High School
Heather Huynh – Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Jacob Inderrieden – Collins Hill High School
Timothy Lee – Mountain View High School
Cullen Moss – Lanier High School
Chad Lee Pollitt – Peachtree Ridge High School
Molly Rea – Duluth High School
Taylor Walter – North Gwinnett High School

The Area II Scholarship Committee presented eight $750 scholarships to the two or four-year accredited college or university selected by each recipient at the Area II Spring General Meeting and Banquet on April 30, 2013.

Soley funded through council membership and council contributions, the Area II PTA Scholarship program recognizes and supports outstanding seniors that exemplify PTA values and are committed to continuing their education at the college or university level.

Please join us in congratulating our Scholarship Award recipients!

PTA Appreciation Day at Sky Zone – May 8, 2013

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PTA Appreciation-Skyzone

Wednesday, May 10th – PTA Appreciation Day at Sky Zone in Suwanee
Available Times: 10:00am – 11:00am   or   1:00pm – 2:00pm
Email your RSVP request for selected time to: bedwards@jumpatl.com
Join other PTA leaders and celebrate PTA Appreciation Day at Sky Zone! Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, jump passes, and tokens of appreciation. Click on the announcement above for additional details and email your RSVP to reserve your time slot! 

2013-2014 Area II Slate of Officers

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The Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs nominating committee is pleased to announce the proposed slate of officers for 2013 – 2014:

Co-President:          Kerie Allibone
Co-President:          Ann Meyer
Vice President:        Elise Jordan
Vice President:        Lesley Poole
Secretary:               Caressa Prescott
Treasurer:               Carol Ranft

The Area II nominating committee will present the 2013-2014 slate of officers and the election will take place at the Area II Spring General Meeting and Banquet on April 30, 2013 at Pinckneyville Middle School, 5440 West Jones Bridge Road, Norcross, GA 30092. Registration check-in and dinner will start at 6:00pm – 6:30pm. The business meeting (including election of officers) will be held from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

If you have any questions regarding the Area II slate of officers, please contact a member of the Area II nominating committee below at: area2nomcom@gmail.com

Lesley Poole, chairman
Ann Meyer
Rae Saidman
Mary Jo Ware
Caressa Prescott

Area II – Call for Officer Nominations for 2013-2014

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The Area II nominating committee is seeking strong PTA/PTSA leaders in Gwinnett for consideration as candidates for nomination to an Executive Committee Officer role. The nominating committee is responsible for presenting a slate of officers for election at the Area II Spring General Meeting & Banquet on April 30, 2013.

If you would like to be considered, or would like to nominate someone for consideration, please review the Council Position Descriptions and complete the Nominating Leadership Form listed below. The Nominating Leadership Form must be completed and received  by April 12, 2013.

Area II PTA Council Position Descriptions

Area II Nominating Leadership Form

Instructions for Candidate Submission: Complete the Leadership Nominating Form and save your document. Send an email including the completed form (as an attachment) to: area2nomcom@gmail.com. Please include “Area II Officer Nomination” in the Subject line of your email.

If you have any questions regarding Area II Officer Nominations, please contact:

Lesley Poole:  treasurer@area2gwinnettpta.com
Anne Meyer:  atmeyer@bellsouth.net
Rae Saidman:  saidrae@bellsouth.net
Mary Jo Ware:  crmjware@gmail.com
Caressa Prescott:  secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com
 

2012-2013 Reflections State Competition Awards

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Area II is proud to announce 47 students have been selected to receive state awards for their artistic achievement celebrating this year’s theme “The Magic of a Moment.”

(Click the link below for a complete list of Area II Reflections Winners)

AreaIIReflectionsStateWinners2012-2013

Students will be recognized and learn their placement (first, second, third or honorable mention) at the Georgia PTA Awards Reception on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta (Memorial Arts Building – Rich Auditorium). All winning entries will be on display on the day of the ceremony from 2pm – 6pm.

This exciting, student-achievement program was very well received with a total of 543 entries and 66 special artist entries at the Area II council level. Congratulations to our Area II state winners and all those who participated in this year’s outstanding PTA Reflections Arts Recognition Program!