WSPTA

Nominations for WSPTA Board of Director Positions Due
2022-11-15

IRS Form 990 Due to the IRS
2022-11-15

Standing Rules - Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all
2022-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standing-rules-tickets-433002240357
Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all.
Your standing rules are the agreement between your board of directors and your members about how your PTA will do business. What needs to be there? What does not? Whether your standing rules need a complete overhaul or just a quick update, this workshop will walk you through it. Bring your PTA’s standing rules!

Veterans Day - office closed
2022-11-11

Managing Your Nonprofit PTA
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-your-non-profit-pta-tickets-420778558997
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

Region 7 Listening Tour with Andrew Estep
2022-11-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Mukilteo School District Office, 9401 Sharon Dr., Everett, WA, 98204, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-7-listening-tour-with-andrew-estep-tickets-432936864817
Join state leaders for lunch and an opportunity to share your thoughts.
Your voice is important in helping us shape the future of Washington State PTA and the work we do for all children. Tell us how things are going for you and your PTA. The Washington State PTA Listening Tour is part of the 2023-2026 strategic planning process. A panel of state board directors and other volunteer leaders will be there to hear your concerns and the challenges that you face. Our executive director, Andrew Estep, will moderate the session. Your honest and heartfelt answers will be integrated into the state’s plans for the next three year. Lunch will be served.

Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Questions/Roundtable - Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standards-of-affiliation-soa-questionsroundtable-tickets-432283560767
Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all.
To provide support and guidance to our local PTAs and councils, WSPTA provides the Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Agreement Checklist to help navigate legal requirements. Completing this checklist will help local PTA and council leaders ensure their independent nonprofit business remains current with all IRS, state, insurance, and PTA requirements. This training will review the requirements and how to complete them, so your local PTA or council remains in good standing.

Region 6 Fall Conference
2022-11-05 09:00 - 15:30 | Nathan Hale High School, 10750 30th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, 98125
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-fall-conference-tickets-445588787057
Before we “Fall Back,” Region 6 is offering an in-person training for local PTAs and Councils, featuring PTA and the Law and other valuable leadership classes. We will provide coffee, light lunch, fun door prizes, and chocolate!
Here is the day’s agenda:
9:00am-12:00pm – PTA and the Law
12:00-12:45 Lunch and Listening Session with Executive Director Andrew Estep
12:45-2:00 Select a session:

Special Ed Families Included in PTA

Middle & High School PTAs: Relevance, Engagement, Success

Branding & Marketing Your PTA

2:15-3:30 Select a session:

Councils: Supporting PTAs Issues Conflict Advice

PTA Boards & Administrators

FACE: Empowering All Families

Reflections Theme Search Submissions Due
2022-11-01

SOA Requirement Due - 25 members
2022-10-31

The Great PTA Sign Up Day
2022-10-26
Learn more about the day by reading this blog post or by visiting the Membership webpage.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board - Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roles-and-responsibilities-tickets-432279578857
Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all.
This “all-in-one” presentation offers an overview of the duties of the board of directors and the specific roles of all board members. A great class for those just starting out on a board, or those who want a “big-picture” view of many different board positions.

FACE/DEI Roundtable
2022-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facedei-roundtable-tickets-420775760627
Please join a free-flowing discussion about FACE efforts going on in your area and around the state. Share ideas, take away something new, and meet other FACE-focused folkx from Washington. There will be no agenda, but FACE Director Shelby Reynolds will provide prompts to keep our conversations productive and focused.

Reflections Local Leader Training
2022-10-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-local-leader-training-tickets-415653519867
This is the Reflections’ annual training class for PTA leaders. Included in this class is an overview of the program, and instructions on how both local and council PTAs can participate. There is also time set aside to answer questions from local leaders. This class will be recorded.

PTA and the Law
2022-10-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-413141426127
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

WSPTA Legislative Assembly
2022-10-15 08:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00
Details available here, including registration form.

Legislative Assembly Registration Closes
2022-10-06 12:00
Registration for attendees and delegates, in-person or remote, closes at noon.
More information available here.

A.L.L. Whova App Access Closes
2022-10-03 12:00

PTA and the Law - In-person - hosted by Lake Washington PTSA Council
2022-10-01 09:30 - 12:30 | LWSD Resource Center, 16250 Northeast 74th Street, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-in-person-hosted-by-lake-washington-council-tickets-413060072797
PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA Officer each year. This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the State of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA.

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-help-roundtables-tickets-360651266647
Do you have questions about your memberplanet page, need help re-opening your online join packet, or just want to talk membership? Join WSPTA Membership Director Amanda Cabana for one of our memberplanet/membership roundtables. She would be glad to answer any questions and offer to walk you through this process.
Register to receive access to the event.

PTA and the Law
2022-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-397445529277
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable
2022-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-help-roundtables-tickets-360650444187
Do you have questions about your memberplanet page, need help re-opening your online join packet, or just want to talk membership? Join WSPTA Membership Director Amanda Cabana for one of our memberplanet/membership roundtables. She would be glad to answer any questions and offer to walk you through this process.
Register to receive access to the event.

Reflections Local Leader Training
2022-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-local-leader-training-tickets-410709411907
This is the Reflections’ annual training class for PTA leaders. Included in this class is an overview of the program, and instructions on how both local and council PTAs can participate. There is also time set aside to answer questions from local leaders. This class will be recorded.

FACE: Empowering All Families
2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-empowering-all-families-tickets-397249262237

A.L.L. Registration Closes
2022-09-09 12:00

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable
2022-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-help-roundtables-tickets-360648678907
Do you have questions about your memberplanet page, need help re-opening your online join packet, or just want to talk membership? Join WSPTA Membership Director Amanda Cabana for one of our memberplanet/membership roundtables. She would be glad to answer any questions and offer to walk you through this process.
Register to receive access to the event.

Labor Day - Office Closed
2022-09-05

Swank Movie License Enrollment Deadline
2022-09-01
Has your PTA purchased your annual Swank Movie License for the 2022-23 school year?
The deadline is September 1, 2022. The 2022-23 WSPTA Group license will cover your school from 9/1/22 through 8/31/23. The cost of the license has been discounted to $415 per school. Be sure to opt in today!
For more information, click here.

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable
2022-08-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-help-roundtables-tickets-360647515427
Do you have questions about your memberplanet page, need help re-opening your online join packet, or just want to talk membership? Join WSPTA Membership Director Amanda Cabana for one of our memberplanet/membership roundtables. She would be glad to answer any questions and offer to walk you through this process.
Register to receive access to the event.

WSPTA Leadership Conference
2022-08-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
All region directors, service delivery team members, state committee members, and council leaders are encouraged to join us on Sunday, August 28, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for the annual, remote Leadership Conference 2022!
The WSPTA board of directors and leadership committee have planned a fantastic remote conference designed to grow the leaders in our state. Access the schedule for the day here.
Register for this free event to learn about your role, develop advanced leadership skills, and network with others from across the state. Register here.
