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PTA in California June 2009
Posted by Webmaster in Convention, State PTA Communications on June 24, 2009
State PTA’s last issue of PTA in California came out last week, and is a paperless electronic-only distribution. The issue includes numerous scenes, remarks, and photos from Convention, and stories from student and parent volunteers alike. Don’t miss this great issue highlighting so much of what makes California PTA special.
Photo from 17th District Convention Dinner
Posted by Webmaster in Convention, Pictures on May 11, 2009
17th District and 2nd District (San Francisco) combined for our district dinner at Convention on the evening of Friday, May 1st. During the dinner, we were visited by the State PTA traveling “rock star” group as pictured below.
Left to right, front row: Ed Loss (Jo’s husband); Carol Kocivar (VP Communications, incoming President-Elect); Paul Richman, Executive Director; Jo Loss (President-Elect); Betsy Landers (National PTA Secretary-Treasurer); Pam Brady (President)
Back row: Doug Pickford (Treasurer); Byron Garrett (National PTA CEO); David Brady (Pam’s husband)
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Videos from Convention are Being Posted!
Posted by Webmaster in Convention on May 6, 2009
For the first time ever, the California State PTA is beginning to upload videos from Convention onto YouTube and the State PTA website. So far, the only video that has been uploaded has been the President’s Report by Pam Brady, California State PTA President, as delivered at the Convention’s Second General Meeting on Friday, May 1st in San Jose. The video of this speech was requested by popular demand from the Convention delegates.
Check out the video now at the State PTA website, and we’re hoping that more Convention videos will soon follow.
CBS5 Reports on State PTA’s Positions on May 19th Ballot Measures
Posted by Webmaster in Convention, Legislation, State Budget Advocacy on May 6, 2009
Local station KPIX/CBS5 was in San Jose last Friday at the California State PTA Convention at a State PTA Press Event on the state budget and the May 19th election. Watch the video which was broadcast last Friday evening and includes an interview with California State PTA President Pam Brady.
(And, if you look carefully, you can spot 17th District PTA President Deborah Kemper in the background right before the Pam Brady clip!)
2009 State PTA Convention Summary & Highlights
Posted by Webmaster in Convention on May 3, 2009
The 110th California State PTA Convention was held in San Jose, April 30-May 3, 2009. The Convention was attended by 3,242 total participants, 1,346 of which were voting delegates. This post provides a summary of the highlights at Convention and the actions taken by the delegate body; much more detailed information, photos, and videos will be posted over the upcoming days and weeks at the State PTA website.
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Last Day to Pre-Register for Convention!
Posted by Webmaster in Convention on April 20, 2009
Are you planning to attend Convention (now only ten days away!), but haven’t gotten around to registering yet? Today is the last day that you can pre-register for Convention! After today (April 20), you will have to register on-site. Please don’t wait and register online today! If you do not register today, registration will be open Wednesday, April 29 (5-8 PM) and throughout Convention.
If you registered early (before March 31), you should have received your Convention badge and workshop/event tickets by now. Please don’t forget to bring them, along with your barcoded registration receipt, to Convention as these will help to speed up the registration process. If the lines are long when you arrive, you may use your workshop tickets to go straight into your workshops, however you should try to get to the registration area at your earliest convenience in order to pick up your voting card (if you’re a voting delegate), ribbons, tote bag, and other essentials. There will be a special express lane for early registrants who have their materials. If you forget to bring your badge and tickets, there will be a $10 fee to reprint them.
If you registered advance registration (April 1-20), bring your barcoded registration receipt. You will need to pick up all of your registration materials before you can attend any workshops, meetings, or events.
All on-site registrants and any early/advance registrants who did not verify their membership online must bring their PTA membership card to Convention! If you are unable to present a membership card, you will be assessed the non-PTA member rate of $400 and forfeit your voting rights at meetings. If you do not have a membership card, please contact your PTA unit NOW and ask for one. If your unit is unwilling to distribute membership cards, you should contact Kathryn Cross, Vice President for Programs and Convention for assistance.
State PTA Convention Resolutions Have Been Published
Posted by Webmaster in Convention, Legislation, State PTA News on March 19, 2009
The California State PTA has published the proposed resolutions [PDF] that will come before the delegates at the 2009 Convention in San Jose. Resolutions adopted by the delegates provide the State PTA with the authority to take positions on critical issues affecting children and families. This year, the following four resolutions are proposed:
Resolution A: Teen Driving Safety
Resolution B: Achievement: Eliminating the Gap
Resolution C: Lowering the Vote Requirement in the California State Budget Process
Resolution D: Social Host Accountability and Underage Drinking
It is also recommended that the 1988 resolution “Aids Prevention Education in the Curriculum” be rescinded by the delegates because it is in conflict with current codes, requirements, recommended practices, and a newer resolution “HIV/STD Prevention Education in our Schools” that was adopted in 2008.
Voting delegates to Convention are encouraged to share these proposed resolutions with their units/councils and obtain some direction on whether or not their unit supports or opposes these resolutions, or whether they recommend making any amendments to them. Delegates to Convention are also encouraged to attend Resolutions Hearings at Convention for more in-depth discussion on these resolutions with their makers, where amendments can also be submitted. Hearings will take place at Convention on Thursday at 1-3 PM, Friday-Sunday at 7-8 AM, as well as at a Resolutions workshop on Friday at 11 AM-12:30 PM and Resolutions Table Talks on Friday and Saturday at 1-2 PM.
Discover the Power of Student Involvement at Convention 2009!
Posted by Webmaster in Convention on March 14, 2009
Cross-posted from this State PTA article.
The California State PTA Student Involvement Committee invites all students to come to the 2009 Convention in San Jose! Convention is an exciting opportunity for students to discover how the California State PTA advocates for them and how they can get involved. At Convention, you can:
- Network with the five student members of the State Board of Managers and with other students from across the state.
- Share your thoughts and opinions as delegates debate resolutions that guide the future advocacy work of PTA.
- Gain a greater sense of the statewide issues that affect you and your education.
- Learn how you can become more involved in PTA, your school, and your community.
Being a student delegate at Convention is a thrilling experience that will leave you inspired and energized. Here is a rundown of the activities sure to be of interest to students at Convention this year.
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Apply for 17th District Convention Scholarships!
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Convention, Due Dates on February 19, 2009
As you’ve probably heard, this year’s California State PTA Convention will be taking place April 30-May 3 down in San Jose, right next door to us. We’ve mentioned that attending Convention is a great opportunity to get training, network with other PTA members statewide, have a voice in the direction of the statewide organization, and encourage your members to get more involved in PTA. But did you know that 17th District is offering scholarships to help defray the costs of Convention?
We are offering a number of scholarships of up to $500, depending on how many applications are received, which may be applied towards the costs of going to Convention (registration, housing, meals, and transportation). The scholarship is intended for new and emerging leaders who have been elected by their PTA/PTSA to be a full-time voting delegate at Convention. The deadline for the scholarship application is March 10, 2009, and you can download the scholarship application here [PDF].
What if I’m not going to be attending full-time? If you are interested in attending Convention but cannot attend as a full-time delegate, but are still interested in financial aid, please contact Kathryn Cross, Vice President of Programs & Convention. If we have additional scholarship money available, we might be able to help defray your Convention costs as well, depending on your circumstances.
Prospective student delegates are also invited and encouraged to attend Convention, and are welcome to apply for this scholarship as well. (Previously, 17th District offered separate scholarships for emerging leaders and for students; we are combining them this year to better meet the needs of our applicant pool.)
Don’t delay, because these scholarships are due in less than three weeks! If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Cross, Vice President of Programs & Convention.
Volunteers Still Needed at Convention 2009
Posted by Webmaster in Convention on February 18, 2009
Convention is now only two and a half months away, and it’s going to be right next door to us in San Jose! 17th District is one of the host districts for this year’s convention (along with 6th, 32nd, and Peralta districts). As such, we and the California State PTA are looking for volunteers to help out at Convention this year. Volunteers at Convention are entitled to free admission to the general meetings, exhibits and workshops (space permitting), plus mileage and parking reimbursements on the day(s) that you volunteer. And while you’re down in San Jose, you’re more than welcome to join the other 17th District delegates for other district events that will be taking place (more details on those in the coming weeks)!
If you’re interested in volunteering, there’s a new online form for Convention volunteers where you can select the positions/times that you’re interested in, or you can simply provide the number of hours you can volunteer and ask to be placed where needed. A bit more info about each of the positions is listed after the jump. If you have any questions about volunteering for Convention, please contact Sara Otus-Green, 2009 Local Convention Committee Chair.
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