2013-2014 Area II PTA Scholarship Awards

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Area II Council is proud to announce the following recipients of our 2013-2014 Area II PTA Scholarship Awards:

Caitlin Berry — Norcross High School
Kaitlin Costello — Collins Hill High School
Gregory Hentz — Peachtree Ridge High School
Kelby Jordan — Lanier High School
Janine Kfouri — Mountain View High School
Carolina Mauersberg — North Gwinnett High School
Hannah Robinson — Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Tiffany Wang — Duluth 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 29, 2014.

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 2013-2014 Scholarship Award recipients!

2014-2015 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 2014-2015:

     Co-President:  Virginia Kerr

     Co-President:  Open

     Vice President:  Martina Royal

     Vice President:  Shauna Young

     Secretary:  Open

     Treasurer:  Open

The Area II nominating committee will present a 2014-2015 slate of officers and an election will take place at the Area II Spring General Meeting and Banquet on April 29, 2014 at North Gwinnett Middle School, 170 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill, GA, 30518. 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 questions regarding the Area II slate of officers, or are interested in any open positions, please contact Elizabeth Lewis, Nominating Committee Chair at: sejko.lewis@gmail.com

Area II Spring General Meeting and Banquet – Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs encourages all PTA/PTSA leaders, local unit principals, distinguished guests, and Area II scholarship recipients to join together in celebration at our Spring General Meeting & Banquet to be hosted at North Gwinnett Middle School on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014.

We look forward to all local units being represented at this important end-of-year meeting. Please provide your RSVP reply on or before April 23rd  including your local unit and the names of those attending to (Caressa Prescott, Area II Council Secretary) at: secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com.

(Please click the link below to view the formal RSVP announcement of this event)
Area II Spring Meeting & Banquet RSVP Announcement
 
Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs
Spring General Meeting & Banquet
Hosted by: North Gwinnett Middle School
170 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
6:00pm – 6:30pm Check-in & Dinner
6:30pm – 8:00pm Business Meeting
 
 
 
 

Georgia PTA 12th District Spring Conference – May 8, 2014

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All PTA members/leaders, local unit principals, and area superintendents are invited and encouraged to mark their calendar and plan on attending the Georgia PTA 12th District Spring Conference and Vendor Fair on Thursday, May 8th, 2014.

(Please click the link below to view the 12th District RSVP invitation)

Georgia PTA 12th District 2014 Spring Conference

(Please click the link below to view the Vendor Letter and Application Form)

Vendor Letter and Application Form

Georgia PTA 12th District Spring Conference
Thursday, May 8th 2014
Archer High School (2255 New Hope Road, Lawrenceville 30045)
5:30pm-7:00pm Registration and Vendor Fair
7:00pm-8:00pm Business Meeting and District Awards
8:00pm-8:30pm Planning For Your Successful 2014-2015 (Workshop)
8:30pm-9:00pm Continued Vendor Fair
 
**NOTE: This is an RSVP event from Georgia PTA District 12. Please e-mail your individual attendance reply, any questions, or a completed Vendor Application Form directly to Mrs. Dee-Dee Jackson, 12th District Director at: DeeDeeJackson@GeorgiaPTA.org
 
 
 
 
 

Area II – Call for Officer Nominations for 2014-2015

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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 29, 2014.

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 11, 2014.

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 Elizabeth Lewis (Area II Nominating Committee Chair) at: sejko.lewis@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:
Elizabeth Lewis:  sejko.lewis@gmail.com
Tracey McCree:  TracyMccree@yahoo.com
Shauna Young:  shaunaj54@yahoo.com
Jill Richardson:  r_robby@bellsouth.net
Belinda Edwards:  belinda_edwards@bellsouth.net
 

March 4th PTA Day at the Capitol: Registration extended until February 26th

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Please visit the Georgia PTA homepage at: www.georgiapta.org for full details and remember to WEAR RED.

All attendees will meet at 8:30am at the Fulton County Government Center for a briefing on legislative issues and advocacy featuring the following speakers:

  • Stella Edwards, National PTA Legislative Chair
  • Dr. Dana Rickman, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
  • John Barge, State School Superintendent
  • Rita Erves, Georgia PTA President

At the conclusion of this briefing, attendees will head to the Capitol to see the legislature at work. A luncheon with legislators will follow at the Freight Depot at 12:15pm.

For your convenience, there are several options available to register for PTA Day at the Capitol:

ONLINE: (Click the link below to register online):

Online Registration: March 4th PTA Day at the Capitol

MAIL-IN FORM: (Click the link below to access a mail-in form):

2014 PTA DAY at the Capitol Mail_in_Form

PHONE: Contact Georgia PTA directly at: (404) 659-0214 or (800) PTA-TODAY

We encourage all PTA/PTSA members to register and attend this exciting and important event!

“Clean Air Heroes” Art Competition open to all Georgia students

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The Clean Air Campaign is calling all Georgia students to help lead the way for cleaner air during its fourth annual Young Lungs at Work art competition. Guided by the theme “Clean Air Heroes,” students are invited to create original artwork that illustrates what they can do to help improve Georgia’s air quality.

Elementary school students – Using the “Clean Air Heroes” theme, create an original comic strip about clean air heroes. Who are they? What do they look like? How can a person be a hero for the air and what are some air-friendly actions that have a positive impact on Georgia’s air quality.

Middle school students – Using the “Clean Air Heroes” theme, create a public service announcement (PSA) video that illustrates how people can be clean air heroes by taking one of the following positive actions: riding a bike, using public transportation, walking, carpooling, combining car trips, or turning off an idling car.

High school students – Using the “Clean Air Heroes” theme, create a positive t-shirt design and/or slogan that can help spread the word about reducing the air pollution that comes from vehicle tailpipes.

Click on each student category below for complete contest details, requirements, and entry form. All entries must be received at The Clean Air Campaign by February 28, 2014. A panel of judges will announce 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place winners along with honorable mentions in early April.

Elementary School Clean Air Heroes Art Competition

Middle School Clean Air Heroes Art Competition

High School Clean Air Heroes Art Competition

If you have questions or need more information see below:

The Clean Air Campaign Website: www.thecleanaircampaign.org

The Clean Air Campaign Email: schools@cleanaircampaign.org

The Clean Air Campaign Phone: 678.244.7724

GA PTA Membership Newsletter

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From GA PTA…

Hop on Board the Membership Express Bus

We are very optimistic about what the future will bring with regard to increase of membership during our journey together over the next two years. Our new membership theme is: Hop on Board the “Membership Express” Bus! The use of the words, “hop on board” and “membership express” denotes the need to speed up efforts. Georgia PTA experienced a significant decrease in membership during 2012-13. We recognize that we are facing a challenging uphill journey as we kick off the 2013-14 year. However, we have total faith in your efforts coupled with our powerhouse membership team. Together, we can make a difference. We are planning to go places with membership on this bus journey that we have never been before.

We ask each local unit to get at least 13 more members in 2013:

 13 more in 2013

Driven by our new theme for 2013-15, we are proud to announce five (5)exciting membership awards :

1. Premiere Achievers Bus Pass – Award presented to PTA reporting membership dues for more than 700 members and increased membership by 2% from the previous year by the last business day of April.

2. First Males on Board –

Award presented to PTA that proactively establishes a Male Involvement Committee to advocate for the importance of males being active and involved in the lives of children and submit contact information of at least 300 male members of their PTA by  December 31, 2013. Based on our 13 more in 2013 campaign, the local unit will receive $201.30.

Download the First Males on Board Form

3. Family Pass – This award is presented to local PTA reporting membership dues for the largest percent of immediate family units (each individual member of a family must join) by December 31, 2013.  Based on our 13 more in 2013 campaign, the local unit will receive $201.30.  Download the Family Pass Award Form
4. Advocates on Board – Award presented to PTA reporting membership dues for the largest number of elected officials, school board members and superintendents that have joined PTA by the last business day in December.

Based on our 13 more in 2013 campaign, the local unit will receive $201.30.
5. Diversity on the Move – Award presented to PTA that hosts a diversity and inclusion event (for example an international/multicultural family event) at their respective school and reports the largest number of PTA members enrolled at event by the last business day in February.

Based on our 13 more in 2013 campaign, the local unit will receive $201.30.

Download Diversity on the Move Form

Keep a look out for Membership Boot Camp

Georgia PTA is committed to providing our PTA family with resources to support their success.  Today’s Georgia PTA Membership Express Bus will be traveling to your local Councils and DIstricts.

  • Energetic membership team leaders to train the trainers.
  • Traveling PTA Mart for Membership Survival Kits.

Got Membership Questions?  Hop on Board the Membership Express Bus.

Complete a field request for the Membership Boot Camp to add your next Council or District conference or School of Information on the bus journey. This is a S.M.A.R.T. Membership Program (Specific.Measurable.Achievable.Realistic.Timely).

Community Alliance Partner (CAP) Program

Are you looking for an easy and effective way to increase PTA member benefits, membership, and attract funding from businesses in your community? If you answered YES, then Georgia PTA’s exciting new Community Alliance Partner (CAP) program is a win-win for your PTA and businesses in your community! Participation in The CAP Program is all about membership!

When a business purchases 2 or more individual PTA Memberships from your PTA and renews those PTA memberships every year they qualify to participate in the CAP program at no charge to their business. Click for additional information

2013 Area II Council Reflections Exhibit & Reception

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2013 Area II Council Reflections Exhibit & Reception (view announcement)
Saturday, November 2, 2013
10:00am – 3:00pm
Burnette Elementary School – Upper Level
3221 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024

We hope you will save the date and experience student achievement through the arts!
Please join us in our celebration of student talent and creativity on display!

Kind regards,
Caressa Prescott
Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs

Reminder: Preventing Theft Video Workshop Deadline

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Has your PTA/PTSA Board participated in the “Preventing Theft in Your PTA” E-learning video? If not, the deadline for completing this video workshop is approaching on October 31, 2013. If your board members have not yet completed this training, visit the National PTA website to view this important workshop at: http://pta.org/members/TrainingDevelopment.cfm?navItemNumber=569

When you and your board have completed this training, please send a board member roster with signatures and date confirming workshop completion. (Printed certificates are not necessary). There are two ways to send in confirmation to Area II Council:

Via Email: president@area2gwinnettpta.com 
(include scanned PDF or JPG attachment of roster signatures and date of completion)
OR
Standard Mail: (Include copy of roster signatures and date of completion)
Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs
Attn: Kerie Allibone
400 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 5
Mailbox #278
Suwanee, GA 30024
 

If you have any questions, please contact Kerie Allibone (Area II Council President) at: president@area2gwinnettpta.com