2016-2017 Georgia PTA Leadership Resource Guide Released

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Here is the latest Georgia PTA Leadership Resource Guide.

If you are a leader in Georgia PTA, you are expected to know the information in this resource guide. The actions and activities of past leaders have initiated changes within Georgia PTA that are long overdue. There is no room for the “this is how we always do it” mentality. Check out the new additions to the Leadership Resource Guide on Leadership Development & Training (page 29); Allegations and Disciplinary Actions (page 34); and Nonprofit Board Management (page 56).

If your local unit has not submitted the Incoming Officers for the 2016-17 PTA year, the form is on page 79 in this year’s guide.

Most of your answers will be found in this guide book. Leaders are readers.

“Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” – George S. Patton

2016-2017 Area II Gwinnett Council of PTAs Executive Committee

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The 2016-17 Area II Gwinnett Council of PTAs Executive Committee was elected at the April Elections/Spring Awards Banquet at Peachtree Ridge High School. Elected to serve as the Area II Council leaders are:

Shauna Young & Taiwannika Walker, Co-Presidents

Sam Howard & Sean Whiteman, Co-Vice Presidents

Sonia Howard, Secretary

Virginia Kerr, Treasurer

Georgia PTA Call to Convention 2016

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Letter from the Georgia PTA President
Lisa-Marie Haygood, Georgia PTA President 2015-2017
Dear PTA Leaders,
I want to personally invite you to attend our 102nd Annual Convention Leadership Training in Athens, GA this summer. Whether you are a first time PTA officer, an experienced PTA leader, or a school administrator we have training and networking opportunities to fit your interests and levels of experience. We have 66 workshops to choose from in tracks for beginner, advanced, family engagement, health & wellness and legislation.The exhibit hall will be full of vendors who are excited to meet you. Opportunities for socializing and networking abound with our Kick-Off Party at the Foundry on Thursday night, Parade of PTAs and Food Truck Friday, and our two General Sessions with dynamic keynote speakers to inspire and uplift. Bring your whole team to the 2016 CLT and share with us your experiences on Twitter with the hashtag #PTACLT2016. We can’t wait to see you in Athens!
Lisa-Marie Haygood,
Georgia PTA President 2015-2017

Reminder: Back-to-School Kit Deadlines

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Just a reminder that the next deadline for the Back-to-School Kits is coming up on August 18th.  Please make sure you’re registered to get one for your Local Unit.

In case you missed it, the information is below:

From GA PTA…

The New Back-to-School Kit is Here! 

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The 2014-2015 National PTA Back-to-School Kit is a set of resources to assist PTA leaders as they serve their communities and manage their local units.

Register Today The kit includes:

  • Easy-to-use guides for the president, treasurer, and membership and programs chairs
  • Membership, fundraising and marketing tools
  • Program and advocacy resources
  • Special PTA-member-exclusive offers from our national partners

Registration Overview

Registration is open for local units to register for the Back-to-School Kit.

  • Only local unit presidents are eligible to register to receive a kit.*
  • Local unit presidents must register online to receive a kit.
  • When you register, you will select your preferred shipping address and shipment date: June 23, July 21, August 18 and September 15.
*NOTE: Councils, regions and districts will receive their kits through their state PTA office.

Watch the Back-to-School Kit Webinar

Event: Area II Fall Business Meeting & Training

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Greetings from Area II Council,
We hope all local units are enjoying a robust and exciting PTA/PTSA membership drive as the school year begins!
In preparation for our General Meeting and Training next week (August 13-14), please find the Voting Delegates Form 2014-15 and Reflections Chairman Profile Form. If you have not already done so, complete both forms and email secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com  prior to the date you’ve chosen to attend.
 
RSVP at your earliest convenience to secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com. Please include your local unit, so we have an accurate school list and individual headcount.

Please note that Delegate Voting will take place at the August 14th Meeting ONLY.

We look forward to seeing your local unit well represented at this important Area II Council business meeting and training event. 

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2014-2015 Local Unit PTA/PTSA Incoming Officers Submission Form

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Your local unit must submitt new officers for the 2014-2015 school year database. This contact information is vital to both Georgia PTA and Area II Council, and is the only way we can deliver information via email to your local unit president(s), vice president(s), secretary, and treasurer.  Please follow the instructions below to ensure your local unit officers are submitted and accounted for.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LOCAL UNIT INCOMING OFFICERS:
 
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  • Click and download the Incoming Officers Form 2014-2015 (see above link to form)
  • Complete the Incoming Officers Form for ALL positions and save the completed form to your desktop.
  • NOTE: If your local unit has co-presidents, please list ONE person as president, who will receive National PTA mailings. List the other person as co-president.
  • Prepare one email with the completed form as an attachment. In the Subject line, list your school name and “2014-2015 Incoming Officers Form”
  • Send this email (with attachment) to the following two addresses: gapta@bellsouth.net; secretary@area2gwinnettpta.com

2014-2015 Area II Council Executive Committee

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Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs is pleased to announce the new 2014-2015 executive committee elected at the Spring General Meeting on April 29, 2014:

  • Co-President:  Virginia Kerr
  • Co-President:  Open
  • Vice President:  Martina Royal
  • Vice President:  Shauna Young
  • Secretary:  Tracy McCree                 
  • Treasurer:  Cindy Murphy  

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!