2008- 2009 Board of Directors (This page is under construction) |
| Position | Description | Date | Chairperson |
| Assembly/Special Events | | | |
| Holiday Bazaar | Coordinates all activites for the Bazaar. Prepare and distribute solicitation letters and forms to community, students, civic leaders, etc. for booth openings. Schedule for entertainment, food and custodian need for the two day event. Hold meetings beginning September through
the bazaar date, arrange advertising/press release of bazaar, track expenditures for budget, etc. | Sept.-Dec. | Chair: Committee: |
Hospitality | The hospitality chairperson is the official host of our PTA unit and, with a committee, has the responsibility of establishing a friendly, comfortable atmosphere at PTA meetings and events. The hospitality committee helps to create a sense of belonging that invites members to become involved in PTA activities. | Sept-June | Chair: Committee: |
| Jog-A-Thon | The Jog-A-Thon chairperson plans and hosts the event which is a one time event at school usually held shortly after the new school year begins. The Jog-A-Thon is a major fund raising event for the school to help with the enrichment programs. In past years we have raised over $15,000. The children are given a pledge form which they take home to secure pledges from friends and family for their run time. Pledge money is collected before event. | October | Chair: Committee: |
| Legislative Advocacy | Legislation Advocacy tracks the legislative agenda set by the state PTA. If possible, and as time permits, the Legislation/Advocacy chair should track local and federal legislation pertaining to child education that may be of interest to the PTA members.
As part of the "Advocacy" role, the chair should keep the PTA board up dated on up coming advocacy events that may impact children and/or public education. These events may be of interest to PTA members who may want to participate in them.
| July-June | Chair: |
| Liaison | | | |
| Membership | Secures PTA memberships and dues from parents and faculty via letters, signage and other means of publicity. Prepares summary reports for state, as well as Executive Board. | July-June | Chair: |
| Newsletter | The newsletter editor will gather information, write, edit and distribute a copy of the newsletter to each child in the school once a month or as needed. Time commitment is about 5 hours for each newsletter. Most of the work can be done at home. | Sept.-June | |
| Parliamentarian | Interpret standing rules and rule on questions of parliamentary procedure. Shall be appointed by the President. Review standing rules and suggest any amendments that are deemed necessary. Preside as chair over any committee appointed to prepare a new set of standing rules. | Sept.-June | Chair: |
| Publications | PTA communication and public relations should help PTA members and the general public understand PTA is:
· A volunteer organization of parents, teachers, and other concerned citizens; and
· An action-oriented organization working for the well-being of children and youth.
| Sept.-June | Chair: Press Release(s): Website: |
S.E.N.S.E. Auction | Using volunteer database, coordinates all activities for the auction. Prepare and distribute solicitation letters and forms to community, students, civic leaders, etc., arrange for donation pickups, arrange
for entertainment and food for the night of the auction, prepare the auction catalog,
prepare and mail out thank yous, hold weekly meetings beginning December through
the auction date, arrange advertising of auction, photocopy catalog, etc. | Dec-April | Chair: Committee: |
| Reflections | Reflections is a national PTA arts and literature contest. Coordinator is in charge of organizing, promoting and explaining the program, arranging judging, picking up and sorting entries, finding judges, determining prizes, planning and attending awards celebration, and preparing winning entries for district competition. Time commitment is about 40 hours in the fall, and depending on winners progressing more time until January. Work is done both at home and at school. | Oct-Nov. | Chair: Committee: |
| Volunteer Coordinator | The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting parent volunteers for special school and PTA events and/or projects. The Coordinator works closely with our other PTA committees to assess their volunteer needs. The Coordinator also helps to broadcast volunteer needs to the parent community via phone, email and flyers. Excel experience helpful. | Sept-June | Chair: Calling Committee: |