August Checklist for Running Your PTA
Ongoing Tasks to be Completed Each Month Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Attend region conference/training, council training, WSPTA training as applicable Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about monthly financial report Prepare articles for newsletter/social media…
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Membership Database Ready for 2017-2018
PT Avenue Member Database Year End Complete The PT Avenue membership database end of year process has been completed for all PTAs. Your account is ready for 2017-2018 membership. Before Entering Members for 2017-2018 There are a few things your PTA should do before entering paid members for 2017-2018: Check your Board Roster: Are all…
Question of the Week – 7/13/17
From Leadership News issue July 13, 2017 Question We have no new incoming President or Vice President. How do I proceed? Despite copious efforts to recruit fresh blood for the executive, we’ve been unsuccessful thus far, except securing a new Treasurer. Please advise on how I need to wrap this up. Answer Thank you for…
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July Checklist for Running Your PTA
Ongoing Tasks to be Completed Each Month Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports in a timely manner Attend training Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Participate, offer help, and communicate with your board and members Corporation renewal is due in the anniversary month of when your PTA…
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Question of the Week 6/8/17
From Leadership News issue June 8, 2017. Question We are beginning to put together materials for our new incoming board and we are wondering when the 2017-2018 leadership materials will be available. Is there a way to be notified when they go up? Answer Thank you for your great and timely question! In previous years,…
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June Checklist for Running Your PTA
To run a successful PTA, it is advised to use the below information to help run a healthy and organized PTA. Ongoing Tasks to be Completed Each Month Attend board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports in a timely manner Attend training(s) Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them…
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Leadership
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Training
WSPTA Seeking Members to Fill Leadership Roles
As the largest volunteer organization in the state, the Washington State PTA (WSPTA) has many opportunities for members to volunteer, lead, engage, and contribute. Every community has available talent and resources that will benefit the PTA and, in turn, the students. People are more supportive of public education when asked to share some of their time as…
104th Annual #WSPTAconvention Summary
It was such a pleasure to welcome so many members to our 104th Annual #WSPTAconvention! Enthusiasm and energy filled the days and helped make this year’s event fun and gratifying. As in years past, we developed a program full of opportunities for PTA leaders to learn and grow in their leadership skills, discover the power of…
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