2012-2013 Area II PTA Scholarship Info & Application

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Deadline: March 15, 2013

Area II is proud to present eight (8) $750.00 scholarships to deserving high school students who have successfully met or exceeded the State of Georgia graduation requirements, and plan to attend an accredited  two or four year college or university.  Only students in Parent Teacher and Student Associations (PTSA) within Area II are eligible to apply.

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who have successfully completed high school who are interested in furthering their education in a college or university to prepare themselves for careers of their choice with the goal of having these individuals maintain their support and commitment to the advancement of education.

Click HERE for 2012-2013 Area II Gwinnett Council Scholarship Information and Application.

For more information, contact Area II Gwinnett Council Scholarship Chairs, Dee Dee Horton & Elise Jordan at scholarship@area2gwinnettpta.com.

Reminder: Local PTA Webinar – Reflections Online Process

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National PTA is offering a call for the Reflections online process to all local schools. Please make plans to attend one of the dates. Below is the pertinent information:

What: Local PTA Webinar – Reflections Online Process

When: Wednesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. EST OR Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. EST

Call-in: 1-866-244-8528 Passcode: 591714 Webinar link: https://nationalpta.meetinghub.com/Web/Reflections

The Council cannot thank Kimberley Hale, Simpson ES and Kristin Glaser, Burnette ES for stepping up and assisting the Council with Reflections needs. Our Council Vice-President, Julie Joseph, has been sending weekly Reflections updates to the specific Reflections Chairs at the schools. If your school is NOT receiving these updates please send an email to juliejoseph2000@gmail.com and Cc reflections@area2gwinnettpta.com.

Council Dues & Audits Due End of September…Taxes Coming Up

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September is the month to send in your Dues (and donations) to the Council, as well as file your Audit Reports with the state PTA office.  Don’t wait until the end of the month – send in these items today!  Also – it is a great time to start preparing your taxes.  Even though they are not due until October or November (depending on your FY end – either May or June), don’t wait until the last minute to prepare and file them (or have someone prepare them for you).  Make sure to send the IRS 990 Verification form (along with a copy of page 1 of your tax return) to the state PTA office when you mail your returns to the Georgia Department of Revenue and IRS Center.  If you file the 990 electronically, you’ll need to send a copy of the e-filing receipt with the IRS 990 Verification form.

REMINDER: Reflections Workshop – August 20, 2012

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“The Magic of a Moment” is a fabulous theme and I am sure will make for a fabulous program at your school.

Our Reflections Workshop is this coming Monday, at 10:00am check-in, 10:30am Start time. Coffee and very light refreshments will be served. We will again conduct the workshop at the ISC, the Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, Bldg. 200, Suwanee. The room location is upstairs in the Collins Hill/Dacula Rooms.

If you cannot make this workshop on Monday, the State PTA is offering a workshop tomorrow downtown. You just need to email gapta@bellsouth.net or call 404-659-0214 or 1-800-PTA-TODAY to rsvp.

Kimberly Hale, from Simpson ES, will be leading the Workshop on Monday and is excited to share the changes with you and also some concrete ideas on how to run a program.

Kristin Glaser, from Burnette ES, will be asking for volunteers at drop-off, set-up, and pick-up.

Julie Joseph, Council VP, will be the Council Contact.

We are without a Council Reflections Chair, but know that with everyone’s assistance this will be a fabulous celebration of the Arts.

We look forward to seeing you all on Monday!

Sincerely,
Beth Horn
Co-President
Area 2 Gwinnett County Council of PTAs

2012 CLT Highlights

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Pre-registration for 2012 Convention Leadership Training is now closed.

You can register on site July 12-14, 2012 at The Classic Center in Athens:
Thursday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
(Download On Site Registration Form)

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday – Start Convention Leadership Training with Building Bridges: Ten Strategies to Improve your PTA Today. Learn 10 quick and effective strategies to improve the effectiveness of your PTA. From strategic planning to family engagement, every school and PTA leader will learn how to lead crucial conversations that will have an impact today.

Don’t miss Convention Kick Off/Exhibitor Extravaganza with entertainment by Sheila Raye Charles. Take advantage of this exclusive time to meet exhibitors and discuss products and opportunities for your school community. Complimentary gourmet appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Friday – Let the 2012 Convention begin! Georgia PTA business will quickly be completed and followed by Dr. Martha Reichrath, Deputy State Superintendent, speaking about state initiatives to prepare college and career ready graduates. End the busy day at the banquet with inspiring awards and fellowship with statewide PTA leadership.

Saturday – We promise you will be wow’d, empowered, impressed and inspired. Hear our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph B. Washington, share his set of proven principles with compelling anecdotes, adages and examples that reveal what happens when average people decide to be awesome.

Receive Dr. Washington’s book, Breaking the Spirit of Average, by being one of the first 25 to join the Early Morning Walk for Kids, Saturday, 6:15 am – 7:00 am.

Informative workshops, Grand give-aways, Raffle Prizes, Much much more! Receive 2012-2013 newly designed membership cards.