Tacoma Council PTA

                                             Welcome To The Website Of

     TACOMA COUNCIL PTA 10.9
                              www.tacomacouncilpta.weebly.com
                                  A Member of Washington State PTA Region 10
               Serving Tacoma Public School District PTA's and PTSA's

Tacoma Council PTA has been providing programs and services to support Tacoma area local unit PTAs since 1911. It is the duty of all local unit presidents to send two voting delegates to Council meetings. However, all PTA members are welcome and urged to attend. Find out what Council does and take advantage of networking opportunities at Council meetings. For meeting schedule, see "Meetings."

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UPDATES

Region 10 Fall Training: August 31, 2016

Region 10 Leadership Training will be Wednesday, August 31 from 3-8:30 PM. Giaudrone Middle School in Tacoma. 4902 South Alaska Street. 3-5: Sign In, Visit Vendors, Free Dinner. 5:15 Briefing on Standards of Affiliation for all/Prize Drawing. 6-8:30: Attend 2 Class Sessions of your Choice. Registration coming to your emails soon. Questions: PTAReg10@wastatepta.org posted August 3, 2016

Region 10 Training fall 2016

Plans are currently being put together for Training - Stay Tuned. Information will be sent to those on the WSPTA leadership data base. Also , will post information here and on Tacoma Council PTA facebook and WSPTA Region 10 facebook pages. posted July 21, 2016

June 30, 2016

YEAR-END PROCESS
Important. Time Sensitive.
We're now at PTA year-end; time to complete the PT Avenue database transition, as follows:
Enter your 2016-2017 officers into PT Avenue. The brief instructions here describe how to enter officers into PT Avenue. Be sure to enter a working email address for every officer.
Remember, June 30 is the due date for PTAs with the membership only version of PT Avenue to complete the end of year process in PT Avenue. Next week, WSPTA staff will begin doing the end-of-year process for PTAs who have not done so themselves, and each PTA will be invoiced $25 for this service.
After your PTA has completed the end-of-year process your PTA can begin entering 2016-2017 memberships, whenever your PTA is ready.

May 11, 2016 All-City PTA Meeting Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm University Place Round Table Pizza
7011 27th St West (Next to U.P. Post Office)
Business: Budget Approval
Featuring PTA Leader Training "Smooth Transitions" Having a smooth transition between the outgoing and incoming leadership is crucial to the health of a PTA. Discuss communication, procedure notebooks, transition meetings, and how to help everyone feel valued in the process. Recommended for all board members Receive credit for the 2015-2016 WSPTA Required training.

2016 All-City Awards Nomination Form due by May 16, 2016

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All-city pta meeting wed april 13 u.p. roundtable pizza

Tacoma Parents/Educators are invited to our All-City General Meeting. Wed April 13th @6:30 p.m. NEW Location: University Place RoundTable Pizza. 7011 27th St. W., University Place, WA 98466 (map). Discussion: Methanol Plant. Agenda: Officer Election. If you're interested in leading the team, contact nominating committee member Sheree Cooks t.s.cooks@hotmail.com or Rebecca Jeffrey beckypadilla1@gmail.com posted April 3, 2016

WSPTA 103rd annual convention may 20-22 Yakima, wa

https://wastateptaconv16.wordpress.com/ posted April 3, 2016

WSPTA Reflections winners announced

http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/gallery.html?platform=hootsuite posted March 6, 2016

all-City PTA Meeting changed to Wed April 13th/not March 9th

Next All-City PTA Meeting will be Wednesday April 13th 5:30 p.m. Location to be determined. Topic: Methanol Plant, pros & cons. Also we will be holding Elections for Council Officers. If you're interested in leading the team, contact nominating committee member Sheree Cooks t.s.cooks@hotmail.com or Rebecca Jeffrey beckypadilla1@gmail.com

All-city pta meeting Wednesday February 24

All-City PTA Meeting for February 10th has been changed to February 24th Location is changed to Round Table Pizza on North 26th & Pearl Street in Tacoma. Time: 6:30 -8:00 p.m. Pizza/Soda is complimentary. Business: Standing Rules & Nominating Committee. Guest: Superintendent Carla Santorno.
posted Feb 2, 2016

pta focus day in Olympia Wednesday february 3rd

See "PTA Training/Events" or click on http://tacomacouncilpta.weebly.com/pta-trainingevents.html

all-city reflections awards night Thursday January 21

Thursday, January 21st 5-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Columbia Bank Lobby & Kopp Gallery
in William W. Philip Hall UW-Tacoma | 1918 Pacific Avenue
This is a come and go event. Special Dignitaries will pop in during the event times to meet with the students and their families and take photos as requested. Awards will be given out to students that night as they arrive. Artwork that is not going onto the state competition will be given back to each school’s Reflection Coordinator at the end
of the night.
This is the awards and recognition event for the students who had entries at the Council level. The entries will be on display for viewing. The entries which Council will be sending forward to the State Competition will be announced this evening. This evening is also Tacoma's 4th Thursday Art Walk Event. The local downtown museums have free admission, so we hope you will take advantage of this; and hope the public will stop and see our art too.
posted January 11, 2016

pta & the law classes

Region 10
1/7 | Gig Harbor | 5pm - 8:30pm | Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-pta-the-law-training-gig-harbor-tickets-19911531928
1/14 | Lakewood | 9:30am - 1pm | Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-pta-the-law-training-lakewood-tickets-19911457706
Region 5
1/9 | Buckley | 9am - 12 pm | Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-5-pta-the-law-training-buckley-tickets-19850229571 posted Dec 9, 2015
Each local PTA unit is required to send a least one elected officer annually

all-city pta meeting: December 9, 2015 6:30 pm CAB

December 9th 6:30 p.m. All-City Meeting at CAB Auditorium 4th floor
We will be holding our Annual Dignitary Membership Prize Drawing. Win a free PTA membership from one of our local dignitaries. The more people you bring, the better your chances of winning for your PTA. We will need a quorum to approve our Standing Rules and elect a nominating committee.

standards of affiliation due October 31, 2015

http://www.wastatepta.org/resources/SOA/SOA_Contract_2015.pdf

All-city pta meeting update

October 14, 2015 6:30 p.m. All-City Meeting at CAB Auditorium 4th floor
Our special guest will be Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland who will be speaking on the upcoming Proposition 3: Property and Utility Earnings Tax for Street Improvements. We will also hear from our Legislative Chair Tracy Marander with an update on whats going on in Olympia.

all-city pta meeting

October 14, 2015 6:30p All-City PTA Meeting at CAB Auditorium 4th floor
Tacoma City Manager T.C. Broadnax
Legislative Update Posted 9/15/2015

2015 region 10 leadership workshop/training

Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:25-9:00 p.m. at Henry Foss High School No cost to attend; Dinner free for those who register. Register Here:
http://www.wastatepta.org/regions/region_10/region_calendar.html
Agenda
3:15 – 5:30 pm Vendor Display Time (Commons)
4:15 – 5:25 pm Registration/Dinner/Council Roundtables (Commons)
5:25 – 6:10 pm Region 10 Meeting (Auditorium)
6:15 – 7:30 pm Session 1 Classes (classrooms)
7:30 – 7:45 pm Break
7:45 – 9:00 pm Session 2 Classes (classrooms)
9:00 – 9:30 pm Clean-up

Class Session 1
Leading with Excellence
Secretary, More than Minutes
Programs, Including WSPTA and PTA Programs
Money Matters
Membership - Build a Stronger PTA

Class Session 2
Advocacy & Legislative Basics
Volunteers Find Them and Keep Them
Standing Rules
Social Media
Board Roles & Responsibilities

fy 2014-2015

2015-16 council officers elected

President Darren Campbell; Co-VP Tekema Jones & Jennifer Boutell; Secretary Sheree Cooks; Treasurer Roquesia Williams; Legislative Chair Tracy Marander. They will be installed at the Council Banquet 5/27 6:00 p.m. at Geiger Elementary.

All-City awards banquet wed may 27 6:00 pm

More Details about Awards Banquet and All-City Nominations under "PTA TRAINING/EVENTS"

opportunities to fulfill the mandatory training requirements for pta officers

PTA and the Law (One board member must attend annually) March 26 10:00-1:00 Clover Park District Office
Best Practices Seminar (Qualifies for your annual training requirement) . March 26 6-7:30 p.m. Tacoma Schools PDC (Professional Development Center) Room #5. Registration coming soon. posted March 3, 2015

convention registration now open

https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1676383 posted March 3, 2015

awards reminder deadline march 1

All WSPTA Group Award applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2015!
http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/significant_action/index.html

Leadership Academy is also due March 1. Here's the link to the application: http://www.wastatepta.org/leadership/leadership_academy/academy_index.html posted Feb 26, 2015

ptas: be sure to submit payment for enrolled members

Log into your membership database to see any current or past invoices and be sure to make payments for any enrolled members. Remember, you will not be able to send delegates to convention to vote on your PTA’s behalf if your PTA is not in good standing. If you have any questions regarding your invoice you can contact Denise Hines at dhines@wastatepta.org. Thank you! posted Feb 19, 2015

wspta annual convention april 17-19 bellevue

April 17-19, 2015 Bellevue Hyatt Hotel, Bellevue, WA
http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/con14/index.html
This is a fun and valuable opportunity to get that essential PTA Training for your team. posted Feb 5, 2015

pta & the law classes (mandatory)

As a reminder, for a unit to be in good standing with their training, at least one board member needs to attend PTA and the Law yearly.
We have PTA and the Law rescheduled for Monday, January 26th at Pioneer Middle School in Dupont. Registration is from 5:30 to 6 with class starting at 6 p.m. You can register at Washington State PTA website under Region 10 or contact me via email or at 253-759-1527. There will also be a PTA and the Law, Tuesday February 3 at the Gig Harbor Boys and Girls Club starting at 6 p.m.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Patti DeRusha, Region 10 Service Delivery Team. derush101@nventure.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-dupont-registration-15317327539 posted Jan 23, 2015

all-city awards night Thursday January 15, 2015 4-8 p.m. urban grace church 902 market street downtown Tacoma

Drop in any time between 4-8 pm to view the art and be congratulated by our dignitaries.
You may like to enjoy other Art events taking place this evening at the Tacoma Art Walk (Tacoma's 3rd Thursday Art Mingle) http://www.tacomaartgroup.org/art-mingle/

January pta & the law classes - cancelled due to low enrollment. will be rescheduled in February.

posted Jan 7, 2015.

PTA & THE LAW CLASSES (MANDATORY)

We have scheduled two PTA and the Law classes!
The first is this Thursday, Jan 8th from 6-9 at the Gig Harbor YMCA.
The second is this Friday Jan 9th from 10 am-1 pm at the Clover Park Student Services Center.
Please register on the Washington State PTA website under Region 10. ...
http://www.wastatepta.org/regions/region_10/region_calendar.html
As a reminder, for a unit to be in good standing with their training, at least one board member needs to attend PTA and the Law yearly.
Looking forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please contact Patti DeRusha at
253-759-1527 derush101@nventure.com posted Jan 5, 2015

focus day in Olympia January 19, 2015

Tacoma PTAs - let's get at least 15 people to represent Tacoma at the Annual Focus Day event in Olympia. January 19 is the MLK Holiday, so kids will be out of school and can come help us Represent. Free Registration here: http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html posted Dec 16 2014

Tacoma pta reflections

Reflections Due Date for Tacoma PTAs is Thursday December 4th. Drop by between 10 am-4 pm with your entries. Location: Tacoma Public Schools Central Admin Bldg ANNEX. The annex is the small building across the parking lot from the Admin Building. 601 S. 8th Street Tacoma 98405. (Just behind Tacoma Ave & 8th, by the McDonalds). Questions, contact Janet Stewart jstew4@msn.com 253-831-3923 Please ensure your entries meet the rules and standards set by WSPTA to avoid disqualification. You must register ONLY those entries you are advancing to Council at www.pta.org/reflections prior to drop off.

The All-City Reflections Awards Night will be Thursday, January 15 (instead of Wed Jan 14) in conjunction with the Tacoma Art Walk (Tacoma's 3rd Thursday Art Mingle). Location: Urban Grace Church. Invitations will be sent to students whose entries advanced to Tacoma Council PTA from the local unit. Questions, contact mlbeale@nventure.com updated Dec 16, 2014

IRS 990 Deadline November 15, 2014

The IRS form 990 is due on November 15 – this is a postmark deadline date. For more information and resources to assist you, please go to http://www.wastatepta.org/leadership/pta_law/law_index.html.
posted November 11, 2014

pta & the Law Wednesday November 5 6-9 pm foss hs tacoma

aim insurance increases rates

WSPTA received notification from AIM Insurance that after many years with no rate increases, their insurance rates will be going up with the upcoming renewals, click here for a schedule showing the local unit rate increases by coverage. The WSPTA has no input or jurisdiction over pricing. If you have questions or need more information, please email ea@aim-companies.com. posted October 22, 2014 (from WSPTA Leadership News)

HELP SHAPE WSPTA’S FUTURE BY COMPLETING THE BYLAWS SURVEY TODAY

At next spring’s convention, delegates will vote on a completely new set of Washington State PTA Bylaws. These are YOUR bylaws that YOUR PTA must follow. What should they include? We need every member’s input! Complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wsptabylaws posted Oct 16, 2014 (from WSPTA Leadership News)

Membership Service fee remittance process

Thank you so much for using our membership database to enter your new members for the 2014-2015 year and for the work you do for the children of your PTA and Washington State! Each month your unit will receive via email a bill (or invoice) which includes the per member dues for national, state, and council (if applicable.) Best business practice is to pay these dues monthly. Click for more information on the Membership Service Fee Remittance process.
posted Oct 16, 2014 (from WSPTA Leadership News)

LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE - REGION 10 PTAS INVITED WED OCT 8 5:30-8:30

Please join us for this important meeting as we discuss our Legislative Priorities for this year.
Dignitary Drawings will be held! (These are free PTA memberships for your local unit from our dignitaries such as PTA Leadership; District Leadership; and Local Political Leaders). The more members you bring to the meeting, the better chance of winning memberships.
Free Childcare; Light Refreshments. posted Oct 7, 2014

Reminder: general elections November 4th

Did you know that there are 3,886,682 active voters in Washington? Are you registered to vote? October 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming General Election. Your vote matters for all children in Washington State. For more information visit http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/ or www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/SOS_Register_to_Vote_Poster_2014.pdf posted September 9, 2014

The wspta legislative priorities survey is here. Let your voice be heard.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LEG2014 posted September 9, 2014

Visit the new pta store for coordinated marketing materials

Visit the new PTA store for professionally created posters, lawn signs, buttons and so much more! www.ShopPTA.Com posted September 5, 2014

Save the date for wspta Annual Legislative Assembly

Save the date for the Washington State PTA Annual Legislative Assembly on October 24-25, 2014 in Vancouver, Washington, at the Hilton Hotel. PTA’s top priority legislative issues will be selected at this event. posted September 5, 2014

PTA & THE LAW WORKSHOPS AND REGION CONFERENCES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Please go to http://www.wastatepta.org/regions/index.html, select your region, then click on the calendar tab to view the region conferences and PTA and the Law workshops in your area. Please remember that these workshops and conferences are free for all PTA members to attend! (There may be an additional cost for food at conferences in some regions.) We look forward to seeing you at these valuable training events! August 12, 2014

Region 10 fall training august 21 foss hs

Go to PTA Training/Events tab for more information. Free on-line registration open now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-fall-training-conference-registration-12498077085?ref=enivte001&invite=NjM5OTgxMS9qc3RldzRAbXNuLmNvbS8w&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend&ref=enivte001
August 4, 2014

REGISTER TO RECEIVE NATIONAL PTA BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT Every year, National PTA puts out a Back-to-School Kit, and this year is no exception. Every individual local unit PTA president/leader must register for the Back-to-School Kit, and their local PTA unit, must be “In Good Standing.” Here is the direct link to register to receive your unit’s kit: www.PTA.org/OfficialKit. July 16, 2014

IT’S TIME FOR YOUR PTA’S FINANCIAL REVIEW The fiscal year has ended so it’s time to conduct your PTA’s financial review. Information on how to conduct the financial review is available in the Money Matters section of the leadership packet, which is available here. (The current login is “diversity” and password is “means.) July 16, 2014

PREVENTING THEFT IN YOUR PTA
We would all like to think that no one in the PTA family would steal from the PTA, but the fact is that each year right here in Washington at least a few people do. There are several easy and common-sense steps your board can take to prevent such theft. Read more.

Region 10 Fall Training: August 31, 2016​