Reflections Workshop and Training – August 19, 2013

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Reflections Workshop 8-19-13

Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs is pleased to provide Reflections Workshop & Training for new local unit Reflections Chairs to ensure a successful program at your school. Printed copies of the 2013-2014 Reflections Handbook ($10 each) and Reflections Poster ($2 each) will also be available for purchase.

We hope you will join us!

Monday, August 19, 2013

10:00am — Check-In

10:30am — 12:30pm  Session for NEW  Reflections Chairs

Gwinnett County Public Schools Instructional Support Center

437 Old Peachtree Road, NW

Central Gwinnett Room

Suwanee, GA  30024

Please click the link above to view the RSVP announcement and plan on attending!

Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs Fall General Meeting and Training

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Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs offers many thanks to all of our special guests, presenters, and local units for an outstanding turnout at the Fall General Meeting and Training held on August 13-14, 2013!

Please be sure to check each section of this Area II website — it offers your local unit quick access to a wide variety of helpful information as we all take the next exciting step on our 2013-2014 journey, together.

If you wish to review information presented at our Fall General Meeting & Training, click on the Resources tab (Forms & Documents section) frequently, as we are always adding valuable resources and up-to-date information including:

  • Handbooks
  • Guides
  • Workshops & Training
  • Forms

In addition, the Resources tab also provides quick links to Membership Benefits and partner websites.

Rest assured, Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs is here to serve and always available to assist with information and resources to help ensure a successful PTA/PTSA school year!

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!

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