California State PTA Convention 2009: San Jose
April 30-May 3, 2009

The next California State PTA Convention will be held in San Jose, April 30-May 3, 2009. 17th District will be one of the four host districts at this Convention, so we’re hoping to have a good turnout this year! (We will also be looking for volunteers to help out on the Local Convention Committee, and more info about this will be coming out soon.) PTAs should start planning now to send attendees to convention by including a line item in their 2008-09 proposed budgets. Below are a few suggestions on what to include when planning budget expenses for your delegates to attend convention. The amounts given are approximate, as they are based on 2008 costs. Exact amounts will be published soon.

• Registration fees: $125 Adult / $60 Student (Early registration fee; on-site fees are $170 Adult / $60 Student)
• Housing Costs: $125 to $200 per room, per night (Price range of hotels used this year are based on double occupancy and does NOT include tax or hotel service charges.)
• Transportation: 45 cents per mile, or cost of transportation (Caltrain can be used to get to San Jose)
• Meal allowance: $47.00 per diem $10 for breakfast, $12 for lunch and $25 for dinner.)

How does your PTA benefit from sending attendees to convention? Attendees gain training and confidence in their new positions, become more knowledgeable about program and membership ideas, participate in many networking opportunities, observe and learn parliamentary procedures, and, of course, return to their PTA with enthusiasm and excitement for the upcoming year.

Plan now to take advantage of this annual learning and networking opportunity!

***PLEASE NOTE: As one of the host districts of the 2009 Convention, we will be needing volunteers to help us and the California State PTA pull the event off! Volunteer jobs will range from helping check in delegates to assisting workshop presenters, and volunteers will receive free non-voting admission to the Convention–an excellent networking and learning opportunity! More information will be coming in the next few months.

For more information, contact Kathryn Cross, Vice President for Programs and Convention.