WSPTA

Sales Tax Form Due to Washington State Department of Revenue
2021-04-15
Sales tax form due to the Washington State Department of Revenue (use forms Combined Excise Tax Return, Sales Tax Remittance, OR Retailing & Other Activities).

Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies - Regions 3 & 4
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regions-3-4-effective-budgets-financial-strategies-tickets-144056740589
Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.”
All regions are welcome!
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the training date.

Awards of Excellence Submissions Due
2021-03-15 08:00 - 17:00
Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence webpage.
Submissions are due by March 15, 2021.

Membership Award Applications Due
2021-03-15
Membership awards webpage
Membership award applications are due by March 15, 2021.

Leadership Service Award Application Due
2021-03-15
Leadership Service Award, formerly known as Leadership Academy, application due on March 15, 2021.
Leadership Award webpage

National PTA Legislative Conference
2021-03-09 - 2021-03-12 | Alexandria, VA
National PTA Legislative Conference will be held in Alexandria, VA.
National PTA hosts a legislative conference each spring. There are keynote speakers, advocacy classes, and the event culminates with a visit to the Hill to meet with our state’s representatives to Congress. Information and registration take place on the National PTA website.

Finding Volunteers and Keeping Them - Regions 7, 8 & 15 Monthly Workshop
2021-03-04 18:30 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regions-7-8-15-monthly-workshop-finding-volunteers-and-keeping-them-tickets-137659305689
As we look to the end of this year and begin to think towards this summer and next year, join us as we share ideas about adding to your volunteer base and how to show appreciation to those who’ve been helping your PTA! All regions are welcome!
Agenda:
6:30 – 6:45 Social time and check-in
6:45 – 6:55 Introductions, region updates
6:55 – 7:50 Volunteers: Find Them & Keep Them
7:50 – 8:00 Q & A
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the training date.

WSPTA State-level Award Submissions Due
2021-03-01
State Individual Award webpage
Nominations are due by March 1, 2021. Awards include:

Outstanding Service
Honorary Life Membership
Outstanding Advocate
Outstanding Student Advocate
Outstanding Educator
Friend of Children

WSPTA//Game Development Submissions Due
2021-03-01
WSPTA//Game Development Competition webpage
Individuals or teams must submit their final product by March 1, 2021.

WSPTA Scholarship Applications Due
2021-03-01
Scholarship program webpage
Students must submit their application by today.

WSPTA Essay Contest Submissions Due
2021-03-01
WSPTA Essay Contest webpage
Student submissions due.

Nominating Committee
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-state-pta-nominating-committee-tickets-138477135841
Nominating Committee: The basics of electing and operating a nominating committee. This may be new to you and your PTA, but it’s not a new practice. It is also part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation.
Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions.
Includes panelists and Q & A time.
All regions welcome!
Registrants will receive a zoom link to join the session closer to the training date.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2021-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-state-pta-pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-118542693387
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.

Presidents' Day Holiday
2021-02-15
The WSPTA office will be closed.

Region 7, 8 &15 - Nominating Committee
2021-02-11 18:30 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-7-8-15-nominating-committee-and-filling-spots-on-your-board-tickets-136454189153
Join us as we discuss what is a nominating committee, it’s importance, what’s involved, and what to do once the committee is elected. The discussion will involve bringing in new people for leadership and filling the holes in your board followed by how to run an election. The evening will end with a roundtable for those wanting to know how to apply for awards with WSPTA. Our goal is to help you set up your PTA for success in the Spring and for whatever comes your way next school year! All regions are welcome!
Agenda:
6:30 – 6:45 Social time and check-in
6:45 – 6:55 Introductions, region updates, awards, and programs reminder for March submissions
6:55 – 7:45 Nominating Committee & Elections followed by Prize drawings!
7:45 – 8:00 Roundtable discussion on applying for WSPTA awards
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the training date.

Region 6 Budget Committee Training
2021-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-budget-committee-training-tickets-131402918667
Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets.
This session will help treasurers know their responsibilities as to the Budget Committee as well as putting together the next year’s budget.
All regions welcome!
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the training date.

IRS Form 1099-NEC Due
2021-01-31
IRS Form 1099-NEC must be sent to any independent contractor when a PTA has paid equal to or greater than $600 in the calendar year (January – December).
IRS Form 1099-NEC with IRS Form 1096 sent to the IRS.
From the tip of the week, Leadership News January 14:
If your PTA paid an independent contractor at least $600 in calendar year 2020, you must send to the independent contractor and the IRS form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation (NOT form 1099-MISC as in previous years), postmarked by January 31, 2021.
The IRS requires a paper copy of form 1099-NEC, accompanied by form 1096. These forms cannot be downloaded from the IRS website and must be ordered from Online Ordering for Information Returns. There is a penalty for filing late or failing to file. (The WSPTA office has a limited number of 1099-NEC forms available that can be sent to a PTA on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Keep copies of information returns you filed with the IRS with your PTA’s legal records for at least 3 years.
For more information, see 2020 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns and 2020 Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

WSPTA Winter Board Meeting
2021-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
Still to be determined if the meeting will be virtual or in a physical location and the timing of the meeting.
Anyone wishing to request a courtesy seat should contact the WSPTA President, ptapres@wastatepta.org.

Region 10 - Managing Your Non-Profit PTA
2021-01-27 18:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-managing-your-non-profit-pta-tickets-131069840421
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.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2021-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-state-pta-pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-118541788681
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 Reflections Entries Due
2021-01-22
Reflections page
The due date for Reflections entries to be received by the WSPTA Reflections committee for councils and non-council local PTAs:
January 22, 2021
View the website for submission details.

Region 2 - Protect Your PTA
2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-protect-your-pta-tickets-132444223237
How do you protect your PTA? This is an opportunity to bring all your insurance questions about coverage, how to evaluate coverage, and how to differentiate between a PTA and school event.
AIM CEO, Elgin Allen, and Washington State PTA Executive Director, Andrew Estep, will be available to answer your questions.
All regions are welcome!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
2021-01-18

WSPTA Advocacy Week
2021-01-18 - 2021-01-22
The Focus on Advocacy program will continue throughout the 2021 legislative session. This week is an opportunity for all members to take action from home or your phone throughout an entire week. To participate, subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network to stay informed.

Region 3 & 4 - Nominating Committee Information
2021-01-13 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-3-and-4-nominating-committee-information-tickets-133775079865
Nominating Committee: The basics of electing and operating a nominating committee. This may be new to you and your PTA, but it’s not a new practice. It is also part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation.
Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions.
All regions welcome!
Registrants will receive a zoom link to join the session closer to the training date.

Programs/Awards Panel Q&A
2021-01-13 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/programsawards-panel-qa-tickets-131095533269
This is an opportunity for Local PTA’s and Councils to ask questions about the Essay Contest, Game Development Contest, Scholarships, and Awards. This is the chance to get more information about each of the different programs and awards. We will also cover how the submission process is going to work and what the steps are.
All Regions welcome!
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the session date.

Region 6 - Nominating Committee Training
2021-01-07 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-nominating-committee-training-tickets-131370431497
Learn the basics of electing and operating a nominating committee. This training will also help local PTAs with the materials needed to look for their next officers.
Agenda: Full training with Q&A time.
All regions welcome!
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the training date.

WSPTA Legislative Update
2021-01-05 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-state-pta-legislative-updates-tickets-131924753489
Join us on January 5, 7 PM – 8:30 PM. We will provide an update from legislators taking action on WSPTA legislative priorities and bringing parent voices forward during this virtual session.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants closer to the session date.

State Reflections Submission Process Q&A
2021-01-05 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-reflections-submission-process-qa-tickets-131518524447
This is a chance to get help with the WSPTA’s new Reflections submissions process and have any other Reflections questions you may have answered. Please visit the Reflections PTA Leader page for more information.
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the training date.

Winter Break
2020-12-24 - 2021-01-01
