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Scheduled
Workshops |
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Workshop I |
Workshop II |
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Presidents
Planning is the KEY to feeling in control and doing great
things in your PTA.
We’ll cover everything from financial management, to
running a meeting and board leadership. This is essential training for 1st
year presidents and a great review for returning presidents or VPs who may
have to step in. |
Parliamentary Procedure/How to Conduct a
Meeting
Discover how
simple it is to conduct a meeting! Learn about agendas, minutes, the role
of committees, Robert’s rules and bylaws.
Stick to the basics and you can’t go wrong! |
Treasurers:
The
ABC’s-Audit, Budget & Cash Flow
PTA is a small non-profit business and Treasurers need to know the
requirements for maintaining non-profit status and specific PTA
book-keeping practices. Get all the information to simplify budgets,
money management, financial reporting, taxes, etc. |
990/Sales Tax Issues
Don’t find out the hard way what is required of PTAs by the
IRS and the Texas State comptroller. Filing forms can be overwhelming but
this workshop will clarify the process. |
Arts in Education:
Reflections and Beyond
Start the year running as you learn about the basics of the
Reflections Program and tips to encourage involvement, plus easy ways to
promote arts in education. |
Environmental
More
than just organizing the Environmental Awareness contest, discover the
full potential of your role as Environmental Chairman. Learn about
projects and programs which enrich the campus environment and increase
awareness of environmental issues.
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Secretary
Do I have to
record all that? Find out what to put in the minutes and general rules on
record keeping. Your job is one of the most important on the board. |
Legislative/Advocacy
Learn how to
be an advocate for children at the grassroots level. Learn how to contact
your legislators, and what to say to them when you do! |
Volunteers
Volunteers are invaluable to our school communities and
important to the Membership/Recruitment process for every PTA.
Find out how to get them and keep them. |
Boardmanship/Conflict
Resolution
Not sure what is expected of a board member or what makes a
“good” board? Learn how to build a well functioning board and overcome
inevitable differences among members. |
Membership
Membership is the backbone of PTA!
Learn about successful
recruitment, campaigns/themes, deadlines, membership kits, retention of
members, and awards. |
Programs/Parent Education
This is what PTAs do best!
It’s
not too early to start planning for fabulous PTA programs and parent
education opportunities. From start to finish, you’ll learn how to
organize an amazing ‘08/’09 school year.
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Communications
Webmasters
and Newsletter Editors! Getting information about PTA activities and
events to our membership and PTA community is essential, but how do we do
that? Join the discussion and pick up some tips and techniques. |
Bylaws/Standing Rules
Not sure
where to begin when you open your bylaws and standing rules? At the end
of this workshop you’ll see they are very simple to use and understand.
Learn what you can change and how. Get ideas on what to include in the
standing rules. |
Accounting Software
This is a hands-on workshop exploring the Texas PTA
accounting software. It is inexpensive, can be transferred from treasurer
to treasurer, and is designed specifically for PTA use!
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Introduction to TX PTA Free Websites
Come get
trained on the free PTA Website building tool offered by Texas PTA!
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to use and how powerful it is as well!
Covering both basic topics and some advanced things as well, you’ll come
away with both a firm understanding of what your site is capable of and a
comfort level in using it. During the workshop you’ll follow along on
your own website using your own administrator account. If you don’t have
a free PTA Network website (one that ends in .txpta.org) yet, please go to
www.ptanetwork.txpta.org
to get started ASAP (it can take up to three business days to process your
request, more if your paperwork is not on file and/or you are not the PTA
President). Be sure and bring your site’s web address and your
administrator username and password with you when you come. See you
there! |
