the VOICE – December 2016
If you have not read the latest issue of “the VOICE”, the Georgia PTA quarterly publication, you are truly missing out on some important updates about Georgia PTA. Click here to access the latest issue.
Proposed Council Bylaws Amendment
There are 2 amendments to the Council bylaws that are being proposed by the Area 2 Council Board of Directors. These amendments will be voted on at the Spring Elections on April 26th, 2017. Only local units in Good Standing will be eligible to vote, per the bylaws of the Georgia PTA.
Please plan to attend the 2017 Council January meeting on January 25th, 2017 to hear more about these proposed amendments.
Amendment #1
To amend Area 2 – Gwinnett Council PTA Bylaws Article VII Officers and Their Elections, Section 6, by changing the term of service for the executive committee from 1 year to 2 years.
Currently Reads: Section 6. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the school year and serve for a term of 1 year(s) or until their successor is elected.
If amended, will read: Section 6. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the school year and serve for a term of 2 years or until their successor is elected.
Rationale: This change will align the term of service for the Area 2 – Gwinnett County Council of PTAs Executive Committee with the current terms of service for Executive Board Members for Georgia PTA and the Executive Committee for the 12th District of Georgia PTA, to allow for more effective leadership in Georgia PTA and in the 12th District of Georgia PTA.
Amendment #2
To amend Area 2 – Gwinnett Council PTA Bylaws Article XIII, Standing and Special Committees, Section 3, by changing the term of service for the committee chair from 1 year to 2 years.
Currently Reads: Section 3. The term of office of a committee chair shall be 1 year(s) or until the selection of a successor.
If amended, will read: Section 3. The term of office of a committee chair shall be 2 years or until the selection of a successor.
Rationale: This change will align the term of service for the Area 2 – Gwinnett County Council of PTAs Committee Chairs with the current terms of service for Executive Board Members for Georgia PTA and the Board of Directors for the 12th District of Georgia PTA, to allow for more effective leadership in Georgia PTA and in the 12th District of Georgia PTA.
2016-2017 Georgia PTA Leadership Resource Guide Released
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
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
Letter from the Georgia PTA President
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
Georgia PTA President 2015-2017
2015-2016 Back-to-School Kit
The 2015-2016 Back-to-School Kit is now available online at http://www.ptakit.org.
Reminder: Back-to-School Kit Deadlines
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!
Visit the Website
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.
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
Event: Area II Fall Business Meeting & Training
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@
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.
Area II Council 2014-2015 Calendar
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