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February 2012
I LOVE PTA! Past, Present, Future (XOXO)
By Celia Jaffe, President
Ahh…It’s February – Valentine's Day and the HEART of the PTA year. By now you've settled into your routine as a PTA leader. I hope you feel comfortable conducting meetings, delegating duties to your fellow officers and chairmen, working cooperatively with the school administration, and sharing thoughts and ideas with other PTA leaders at council gatherings.
Now that your day-to-day routine of PTA tasks has settled down a bit (ha-ha, you say!), you can look at your role from a wider perspective. PTA activities in February have substantial ties to the past, the present, and the future.
The Past
Recognize student artists who entered the Reflections Program last fall.
Verify proper financial procedures from July through December by completing your midyear audit.
Remember the core purposes and values of PTA by commemorating Founders Day, celebrating the 115th birthday of our organization.
Look over your PTA activities and budget through the first half of the year to see if your PTA’s goals are on track towards being accomplished.
The Present
Work on a PTA program or event this month that benefits children.
Provide families with a way to be more connected to their child's school and to participate meaningfully in their child's success.
Encourage more people to join and become involved in PTA midyear.
Achieve 100% teacher membership to qualify for the "Teachers Matter...Now More Than Ever" membership award.
The Future
Elect nominating committee members who will search thoughtfully for a slate of officers that is balanced in experience and motivated to provide leadership next year.
Keep minute books and procedure books up-to-date throughout the year so that future leaders have them for reference.
Register for the California State PTA Convention, May 9-12 in Anaheim – a crucial step in ensuring the future success of your unit or council.
Learn about the new "Our Children, Our Future" proposed ballot initiative and what it could mean to the future of education in California.
Be my “PTA Valentine" by giving a hug to a fellow volunteer who is giving time for all children…and while you're at it, treat yourself to an extra hug with your own kids!
As published in the February 2012 issue of "Orange Leaves". For subscription
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