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! 

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.

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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Reflections Workshop & Training

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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 2014-2015 Reflections Handbook ($10 each) and Reflections Poster ($2 each) will also be available for purchase.

2014-2015 Theme:  “The World Would be a Better Place if…”

If you have not done so already, submit your Reflections Chair via the Reflections Chairman Profile Form 2014-2015.

Please contact Reflections Chair, Kimberley Hale at reflections@area2gwinnettpta.com for more information. Also visit the Reflections page for additional event dates and resources for the 2014-2015 school year.

Friday, August 15, 2014
10:00am-noon
GCPS Instructional Support Center (ISC)
Central Gwinnett Room
437 Old Peachtree Road, NW
Central Gwinnett Room
Suwanee, GA  30024

2014-2015 Back-to-School Kit

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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.

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

2014 Convention Leadership Training (CLT)

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From GA PTA…

JULY 11 – 12, 2014

100th 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

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

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