WSPTA

Legislative Issue Proposals Due
2017-06-01
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit an issue that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level.
Timing

Submitter name and contact information, issue title and short description due May 1
Complete issue submittal due June 1

Issue Submitters’ Requirements:

Must be a current Washington State PTA member
Submit a completed Legislative Issue Proposal Form online by the dates above and include all links/references so the information is verifiable. (Note that you can preview the form to help prepare, and you can save your work and return to finish when ready.)
Be available by email and phone to work with the legislative committee member assigned to review your issue to provide clarification where needed
Be available during the legislative committee meeting to answer questions on the issue
In the case where one or more issues submitted are of similar scope, work with others to combine issues
All who submit an issue selected to move forward must sign a Code of Conduct

The legislative committee will review the issues and make recommendations to the board of directors at its summer board meeting. A legislative committee member will work with you during this time if additional information is required. Following the board meeting, you will be notified if your issue will be forwarded to the members at legislative assembly.
Learn more here.

Resolution Proposals Due
2017-06-01
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit a resolution that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level.
Timing

Submitter name and contact information, resolution topic and title due May 1
Complete submittal due June 1
Note: Submittal deadlines for resolution consideration at convention will be announced in the fall but typically occur in November.

Resolution Submitters’ Requirements:

Must be a current Washington State PTA member
Submit a completed Resolution Proposal form online by the deadlines above and include all links/references so the information is verifiable. (Note that you can preview the form to help prepare, and you can save your work and return to finish when ready.)
Be available by email and phone to work with the resolutions or legislative committee member assigned to review your issue to provide clarification where needed
Be available during the resolutions or legislative committee meeting to answer questions on the resolution
In the case where one or more resolutions submitted are of similar scope, work with others to combine resolutions
All resolution submitters whose resolution is selected to move forward must sign a Code of Conduct

The resolutions and/or legislative committee will review the submitted resolutions and make recommendations to the board of directors at its summer board meeting. A committee member will work with you during this time if additional information is required. Following the board meeting, you will be notified if your proposal will be forwarded to the members at legislative assembly.
Learn more here.

Region 12 Spring Training: Ready, Set, Go!
2017-06-07 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | TriTech Skills Center, 5929 West Metaline, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
Targeted to new officers, but suitable for all PTA members, we’ll provide an overview of PTA Programs, advocacy opportunities, benefits of increasing your membership, and incorporating Family and Community Engagement (FACE) activities (more, perhaps) into your PTA activities. The main event will be “Ready, Set, Go!” a discussion of how to get the new PTA year organized and off to a good start.
“Effective Meetings” will be available as an option for a larger crowd, and if there is a desire for this training.
Come join us at 6 p.m., before the training starts, for a brief tour of the facility, TriTech Skills Center. TriTech is one of the state’s high school skill centers, and you’ll want to see options available to local high school juniors and seniors for college and career preparation.

PT Avenue End-of-Year Staff Assistance Request
2017-06-18
If your PTA would like WSPTA staff to complete your PTA’s end of year (EOY) for your members-only version of your PT Avenue account, please complete and email the WSPTA staff assistance request form to support@wastatepta.org by midnight, June 18. There will be an administrative service charge of $15 for this service.
Note: if your PTA does not complete the end of year process for your membership only version by June 30, WSPTA staff will process your PTA’s end of year with an assessed fine of $25. For PTAs with Financial or Full versions will be assessed a fine of $50, if EOY is not completed by July 15. PT Avenue will walk you through end of year for a full or financial version for $75 – contact PT Avenue regarding this service.

Reminder: Membership Dues ACH Transfer
2017-06-30, 2017-07-31, 2017-08-31
If your PTA opted in to participate in the direct debit authorization program, membership dues via ACH transfer will be automatically withdrawn from your PTA’s account today – the last business day of each month. Be sure to note in your PTA’s checking account register.

PTA End-of-Year 2016-17
2017-06-30
Washington State PTA’s fiscal year ends annually June 30, which means it’s time to handle end-of-the-year tasks in order to set your PTA/PTSA for success in the next PTA year.
Be sure the following has been completed before the PTA year-end:

Remit outstanding membership dues to the state office.

Consider offering potential and returning members the option to join your PTA online via PT Avenue.
Your PTA can also save time processing memberships you enter by opting in for monthly direct debit of dues payments to WSPTA.

Approve next year’s budget during final membership meeting.

For instructions and information on creating and approving your PTA’s 2017-18 budget, visit the Leadership Guides page.

Year-end PT Avenue close for PTAs with Members-Only version. For PTAs with the Financial or Full versions, deadline is July 15.

For instructions and information on completing the year-end close in the membership database, visit the Leadership Guides page.

Close FY 2016-17 financial books and give to financial review committee within 30 days.

For instructions and information on how to hold a financial review, visit the Leadership Guides page.

Reminder: Annual Corporation Renewal
2017-06-30, 2017-07-31, 2017-08-31
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details to your PTA’s corporation registration.

July 4th - Office is Closed
2017-07-04
In honor of Independence Day, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday, July 5.
If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

PT Avenue Close-Out for Financial/Full Versions
2017-07-15
At the end of every fiscal year (July – June), each PTA is required to close-out their PT Avenue membership database year by completing the end-of-year (EOY) process. The PT Avenue EOY process is a simple step-by-step automated process which saves the final member and board rosters, and updates member, student, board, helper, and administrator records. By doing this necessary task, you are updating your records, preparing your PTA for success and are ready to start your membership campaign for the 2017-18 PTA year.

If your PTA does not complete the EOY process for your Financial or Full versions, your PTA will be assessed a fine of $50. PT Avenue will walk you through end of year for a full or financial version for $75 – contact PT Avenue regarding this service.

Region 6 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-14 17:00 - 21:00
Shoreline Conference Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-fall-conference-and-pta-and-the-law-tickets-36002567649
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 11 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-19 08:30 - 16:00
Washington Middle School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-is-in-the-air-region-11-tickets-36485819067
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 10 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-19 08:30 - 16:00
Tacoma Professional Development Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-fall-leadership-training-with-pta-the-law-tickets-35985196692
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 2 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-22 17:30 - 21:00
Eastlake High School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-back-to-school-fall-conference-training-tickets-36690594556
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 5 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Pierce County Skills Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-5-fall-conference-with-pta-and-the-law-tickets-36874226805
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 6 West Seattle Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-08-28 18:00 - 21:00
Chief Sealth International High School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-west-seattle-conference-and-pta-and-the-law-tickets-36003230632
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 7 Fall Conference
2017-08-30 17:00 - 21:00
Everett Community Resource Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-7-fall-conference-tickets-37219709152
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Movie Licensing USA Opt In Cutoff
2017-08-31
Bring the magic of movies to your school while complying with U.S. Copyright Law. Contact Kimberly Cassidy at Movie Licensing USA to opt in or ask questions.

Labor Day - Office is Closed
2017-09-04
In honor of Labor Day, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5.
If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2017-09-05 19:00 - 21:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-the-law-webinar-tickets-37128576572
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.

Region 7 & 8 Fall Conference
2017-09-09 10:00 - 14:00
South Whidbey Elementary School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-7-and-8-fall-conference-tickets-37017574562
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 2 PTA and the Law
2017-09-11 10:00 - 13:00
Issaquah Library Service Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-pta-and-the-law-issaquah-tickets-37663958915
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 2 PTA and the Law
2017-09-13 09:30 - 12:30
Wilburton Instructional Service Center, Rainier Room
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-pta-and-the-law-bellevue-tickets-37704440998
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 7 Fall Conference
2017-09-13 17:00 - 21:00
Haller Middle School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-7-fall-conference-tickets-37346643817
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 9 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-09-16 08:15 - 17:15
Hazen High School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-9-fall-conference-with-pta-and-the-law-tickets-37006061125
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 1 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-09-16 08:30 - 14:30
Barker Creek
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-1-fall-conference-with-pta-and-the-law-tickets-37342321890
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 8 Fall Conference with PTA and the Law
2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
Happy Valley Elementary School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-8-fall-conference-with-pta-and-the-law-tickets-37280667480
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.
