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
 
 
 
 

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

Area II January Training Recap: Local Unit Nominating Committee & Election Process

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The success or failure of your PTA/PTSA begins with the nominating committee. Area II is pleased to provide resources below (presented at the January 21, 2014 Business Meeting & Training event) to guide your local unit and help identify/answer questions, issues, and misconceptions often associated with the nominating and election process. Simply click each link to open and/or save each document.

NominationandElectionsQuiz1

Nominating Committee & Elections Guide

2013-2014-Nominating Committee & Elections Power Point

(Note: These resources are also available under the Resources|Forms & Documents section of this website)

Area II Council-wide Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair

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Date :  November 12, 2013

Time:  6:00pm – 8:00pm

Burnette Elementary School
3221 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA  30024

Area II Council invites parents, students, family and friends to join together and attend the 2nd Annual Area II Council-wide  Health, Wellness & Safety Fair hosted at Burnette Elementary School! This FREE event will feature special guest speakers, health and wellness vendors, a fitness obstacle course, blood pressure screenings more!

Please click the link above for details and plan on attending this informative and fun event!

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

 
 

September – Area II Council Dues, Audits, and Taxes Coming Up

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September is the month to send in your Area II Council Dues (and donations), as well as file your local unit Audit Reports with the state office at Georgia PTA. All local units are required to remit their Area II Council Dues and file their Audit Reports prior to the September 30, 2013 deadline to be considered in good standing. These forms are provided below and also be found under the Resources tab in the Forms & Documents section.          NOTE: Area II Council Dues checks should be made payable to: Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs. Send completed forms and checks to:

Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs
Attn: Area II Treasurer, Carol Ranft
400 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 5, #278
Suwanee, GA 30024
 
Area II Council Dues Transmittal Form 2013-2014
Donations_Transmittal_Form
PTA_Audit_Financial_Review_Form
 

September is a great time to start preparing your local unit’s taxes. Even though they are not due until October or November (depending on your local unit’s fiscal year end in May or June), don’t wait until the last minute to prepare and file them. All local units are also required to send a copy of the tax return to the Georgia Department of Revenue. Make sure to send the IRS 990 Verification form (along with a copy of Page One of your tax return) to the state office at Georgia PTA when you mail your returns to the Georgia Department of Revenue and IRS Center. If you are filing the IRS 990 Verification form electronically, you will need to send a copy of the e-filing receipt with the IRS 990 Verification form. This form is provided below for your use.

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If you have questions regarding Area II Council Dues, Donations, Audit Reports, IRS 990 Verification, or local unit taxes, please email our Area II Treasurer, Carol Ranft at: treasurer@area2gwinnettpta.com.

College Fair for Students with Disabilities – October 19, 2013

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2013 College Fair – Students with Disabilities Flyer

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs invites students with special needs and their parents or guardians to explore the opportunities in transitioning beyond their K-12 academic careers at the College Fair for Students with Disabilities on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 10:00am – 1:30pm. This educational event will be held at the Gwinnett County Public Schools Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW in Suwanee, 30024.

Attendees can meet with college representatives by visiting college booths from 10:00am – 1:30pm. College admissions and disability representatives from four-year universities, two-year colleges, and technical colleges will be on hand to provide students and their families with information about how they can meet students’ special needs. In addition, several information sessions will be offered from 10:30am – 1:15pm. Participants will learn about special accommodations the schools offer, preparing for college and organizing a college search, navigating GACollege411.org, and opportunities for financial aid.

For more information on this co-sponsored educational event, please contact:
Allison Vernon or Gary Glenn
GCPS Department of Special Education and Psychological Services
Phone: (678) 301-7121
Allison Vernon email: Allison_vernon@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Gary Glenn email: Gary_glenn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
 

Area II Reflections Workshop – information available

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Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs thanks all local unit Reflections Chairs for attending the Area II Reflections Workshop and Training held on August 19th. If your local unit Reflections Chair was unable to attend this informative Workshop, or your local unit would like to make additional copies of the Reflections Handbook, please check the Resources tab and click Forms and Documents. The Reflections Handbook is located under Workshops and Training. Additional Reflections Posters are also available while supplies last.

Please contact Lesley Poole (Area II Reflections Chair) for more information at: reflections@area2gwinnettpta.com