Palomar Council PTA

Leadership Tip

Running a PTA can be fun and rewarding,
but it’s also an important responsibility.
What’s required in order to be a healthy PTA?
Here’s a great PTA CHECKLIST to see how your PTA is doing.
If you would like to discuss any of the items on the checklist,
please get in touch with your mentor or email Terry Norwood, who can put you in touch with the needed source of your question.

March 5, 2019

Council Meeting
6:30pm Dinner 7pm Meeting
PUSD District Office

15250 Ave of Science

San Diego, CA 92128

April 2, 2019
Council Presentation

Human Trafficking Prevention
7-8:30pm
PUSD District Office

15250 Ave of Science

San Diego, CA 92128
Event Flier

Announcements

2019-2020 Proposed Slate of Officers

President - Lisa Velazquez
Vice President Leadership - Jennifer Boles
Vice President Membership - OPEN
Vice President Community Concerns - OPEN
Secretary - Meredith Gant
Treasurer - Kathy Fountain
Financial Secretary - Steve Tutunjian
Auditor - Vanessa Ortega
Historian - Jeanine Ramos

It's time for the Mid-Year Membership Campaign

Here are some helpful hints to get you started:

1. View Online Membership Webinar Training

2. Read ideas for building membership and awards offered through CAPTA.

3. Access the online Membership Toolbox.

Membership Contest for Units

WHAT: Two units in our coucil of 31 will win their choice of 2 tickets to Summer Leadership Conference OR a personalized PTA tablecloth.

HOW: Launch Totem E-Membership to your school community AND recruit 25 new members between January 7 - April 22, 2019 to be entered into the contest.

See flier for more details.

Questions? Contact Jen Boles
Palomar Council VP of Membership

Membership Challenge for Units

This challenge is easy — all you have to do is increase your membership numbers from last year! Due Date for membership remittances for the Membership Increase Challenge is due to Palomar Council by April 1.

Each unit that increase its membership number over last year’s number will receive a certificate and pin acknowledging the accomplishment; and will be entered into a drawing for cash prizes. For every 50 additional members the local unit will receive an additional drawing entry. No need to fill out any forms — just remit your membership dues as you usually do and CAPTA will count the members in the state office by the end of April.

CAPTA will be awarding ten $200 cash prizes to local PTAs.

E-Membership Challenge

It's not too late to activate your e-membership system and get new members. All units that are active on our e-membership system, powered by TOTEM, with a minimum of 20 members who joined electronically by March 31 will meet the e-membership challenge and receive an e-membership certificate. Plus, your PTA will be eligible to win a free 2019 California State PTA Convention registration (no registration refunds will be available). Up to ten free registrations will be awarded.

Not using TOTEM yet? Get your PTA online today at www.capta.org/electronic-membership-system or contact emembership@capta.org with any questions.

19 in 2019 Challenge

Every PTA (in good standing) who adds 19 new members between January 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019, will meet the 19 in 2019 challenge and be eligible to win a free 2019 California State PTA Convention registration (no registration refunds will be available). Up to ten free registrations will be awarded.

Learn more about all our membership challenges and prizes at www.capta.org/incentives-and-awards.

Questions? Contact Jen Boles
Palomar Council VP of Membership

Emerging Leader Grant

Attention up-and-coming PTA leaders! Would you like to attend the CAPTA Convention in Monterey this May 16 – 18 but don’t have the money in the budget, or would like to send additional people? Apply for an ‘Emerging Leader Grant' from Ninth District! Just fill out this form and return to the PTA district office by March 19th.

Welcome

Palomar Council PTA serves 31 local PTA Units in the Poway Unified School District (PUSD). Our goal is to inform and inspire our local units so they can achieve their goals. We provide ongoing training and support of unit officers, and encourage their advocacy and legislative efforts. Palomar Council is the liaison between the units and PUSD, PUSD School Board and the Poway Federation of Teachers Union. We also assist district PTA leaders in the organizing of new PTA units. Our programs include Adopt-a-Family (helping families in need during the holidays), Reflections (a state-side art competition), an Awards & Grants program, and an annual High School College Fair.

Council General Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of September, November, January, March and May. Please see the Calendar tab for more information. All Unit Presidents or your unit representative are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

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