WSPTA

Reminder: Annual Corporation Renewal
2018-02-28, 2018-01-31, 2017-12-31, 2017-11-30
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.

Reminder: Membership Dues ACH Transfer
2018-02-28, 2017-12-29, 2017-11-30
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in to participate in the direct debit authorization program, membership dues via ACH transfer will be automatically withdrawn from your PTA’s account today – the last business day of each month.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.

Region 5 PTA and the Law
2018-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Bethel Learning Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-5-pta-and-the-law-tickets-42945615492
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.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Presidents' Day - Office Closed
2018-02-19
In honor of the Presidents’ Day holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Tuesday, February 20. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

At-Large Nominating Committee Applications Due February 15, 2018
2018-02-15 23:59
During the 2018 Convention of the Washington State PTA, May 18-20, 2018, at the Vancouver Hilton, three nominating committee at-large positions will be elected for a two-year term. It is the responsibility and privilege of PTA members to consider the qualifications they could bring to this important committee and to submit their name for consideration.
Self-declared nominations to the WSPTA nominating committee are due February 15, 2018 by midnight. The online nomination form is available here.
Candidates who wish to self-declare for election to one of these positions must be a member of a local PTA for at least 30 days prior to their election to the nominating committee and may not serve more than one consecutive term on the WSPTA nominating committee.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2018-02-13 19:00 - 21:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-42644741570
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.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

WSPTA Winter Board Meeting
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
Anyone wishing to request a courtesy seat should contact the WSPTA President, ptapres@wastatepta.org.
Location: WSPTA Offices

Reminder: IRS 1099-MISC Due
2018-01-31
If your PTA hired an independent contractor and paid $600 or more in the calendar year, your PTA is required to file the IRS 1099-Misc form by January 31. To order official IRS information returns, which include a scannable Copy A for filing with the IRS and all other applicable copies of the form, visit the IRS forms page.

Reminder: Sales Tax Remittance Due
2018-01-31
For PTA/PTSA/councils registered with the Department of Revenue, your PTA/PTSA/council must file a return even if your PTA did not have business activity. If your PTA/PTSA/council had any taxable-type sales, you may file the Sales Tax Remittance Return if your PTA’s gross business activity totaled less than $28,000 and you owe less than $2,000 retail sales tax.
If your PTA/PTSA/council does not meet the above criteria, visit the Washington Department of Revenue webpage to download the appropriate return for your PTA/PTSA/council’s tax classification.
If you do not know the amount of Retail Sales Tax due, take your taxable retail sales and multiply by the combined sales tax rate for your location. For sales tax rates, visit the Department of Revenue website and click on Find Taxes and Rates.

Reminder: Membership Dues ACH Transfer
2018-01-31
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 on the last business day of each month. Be sure to note in your PTA’s checking account register.

FOCUS DAY IS JANUARY 29, 2018
2018-01-29 09:00 - 14:00
Focus Day and Advocacy Week will be all about connecting with legislators to advocate on WSPTA priorities.
Learn more information here.

Nominating Committee Webinar
2018-01-25 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nominating-committee-webinar-tickets-41386422905
Training is vital for your entire board. Please join us for this FREE webinar training opportunity for all PTA leaders.

Region 11 PTA and the Law
2018-01-24 17:00 - 20:00
Foothills Elementary
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-11-pta-and-the-law-tickets-41285586300
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 Winter Conference
2018-01-24 09:15 - 11:30
Northshore Fire Station, Public Meeting Room
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-winter-conference-tickets-41709269548
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 3 PTA and the Law
2018-01-23 18:00 - 21:00
Glenwood Fire Station
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-3-pta-and-the-law-tickets-42104864784
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.

Reflections Entries Due to State Office on January 19th
2018-01-19
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Each year the Reflections entries are due to the state office; if you are part of a council, please check with your council for entry timelines.
Washington State PTA
c/o State Reflections Entries
1304 South Fawcett Avenue | Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
For more information about this great arts program, visit the Reflections page.

Region 6 Winter Conference
2018-01-17 18:00 - 21:00
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-winter-conference-tickets-41287434829
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.

High School PTAs: Game Development Intent to submit Forms Due January 15
2018-01-15 23:59
For local PTAs interested in competing in the WSPTA//Game Development Competition, don’t forget the January 15 deadline for the intent to submit forms. Students in grades 9-12 attending a school with a PTA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge of computer science based on this year’s “Gravity” theme. See Game Development for program details and resources.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Office Closed
2018-01-15
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Tuesday, January 16. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

Financial Reviews Webinar
2018-01-09 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-reviews-webinar-tickets-41386204251
Training is vital for your entire board. Please join us for this FREE webinar training opportunity for all PTA leaders.

Winter Break Office Closure
2017-12-25 - 2018-01-01
The Washington State PTA office will close for winter break from December 25 through January 1, and will re-open Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-39921332781
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.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Office is Closed
2017-11-23 - 2017-11-24
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Monday, November 27. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

Region 10 PTA and the Law
2017-11-18 16:00 - 19:00
Gig Harbor Library
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-pta-and-the-law-tickets-38442957922
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.

Nominating Committee Webinar
2017-11-16 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nominating-committee-webinar-tickets-38978471658
Training is vital for your entire board. Please join us for this FREE webinar training opportunity for all PTA leaders.
