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Website Features
Did you know the Las Trampas Creek Council and 32nd District have website resources to help you?
Check out the LTCC Website. The Management Page has many useful features for unit officers. |
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GET SMART Archive
Visit our GET SMART Archive page to view communications sent by the Legislation Team. This archive provides useful background information on legislation that directly effects education. |
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LTCC Executive Board 2010-2011
President Kathy Ranstrom
VP Membership & Leadership
VP Legislation
Secretary Treasurer Auditor Parliamentarian Historian (HSA & Scholarships) Reflections
Founders Day Webmaster
Council Bytes Editor
Get Smart Editor
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Important Dates
February 28
Mid-year Audit Due to Council
March 1
- Final Membership Remittance Due to Council
- Founders Day Free Will Offering Due to Council
March 7
Association Meeting, AUHSD Office, 9:30 a.m.
March 11
Council Honorary Service Award Nominations Due
March 17
Leg Team Meeting, AUHSD Office, 7:00 p.m.
March 18
Council High School (Las Lomas) Scholarship Applications Due
March 28
32nd District General Meeting, CCCOE, 7:00 p.m.
March 29
PTA 2011 Advocacy Day, Sacramento
April 11
- Executive Board Meeting, LSD Office, 8:30 a.m.
- Annual Unit Report/Volunteer Hours Due to Council
April 21
Leg Team Meeting, AUHSD Office, 7:00 p.m.
April 28-May 1
California State PTA Convention (Long Beach)
May 2
Association Meeting, WCSD Office, 9:30 a.m.
May 5
Unit Officer Lists due to Council
May 10
LTCC Founders Day Luncheon, Lafayette Veteran's Memorial Bldg, 11:30 a.m. (Note: Venue change!)
June 6
Executive Board Meeting, Location TBD, 8:30 a.m.
June 9-12
National PTA Convention (Orlando, FL) |
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LTCC President's Message
Those of you who have attended a California PTA Convention know first hand the tremendous benefit your unit received from your participation. Through informative workshops, inspiring speakers, and the chance to network with other PTA leaders from throughout the State, the Convention helps you build a stronger PTA for parents, teachers, and students. Whether you're new to PTA or a veteran looking for new ideas and more information, you'll be glad you went.
This year the Convention will be held in Long Beach from April 28 through May 1. Remember to elect your delegates in advance so that they can vote at the General Meetings. For more information and to register, go to http://www.capta.org/sections/convention-2011/.
Thank you for all you do!
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Get on the Bus-Advocacy Day is March 29th!
Join us on the 31st Annual Bus Trip to Sacramento on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The theme this year is "Education Reform in Challenging Times....Because We Can't Wait". Registration deadline is March 22. Early registration for $70 is available until March 15. Cost includes transportation, box lunch and conference. After March 15, price increases to $75. Click here to view all the details and tentative agenda. Click here to register online.
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Las Trampas Creek Council Slate for 2011-2012
The LTCC Nominating Committee presents the following proposed slate of officers for 2011-2012:
President: Kathy Ranstrom
1st VP Leadership/Membership: Eva Santelli
2nd VP Legislation (co VPs): Nancy Kendzierski & Kathryn Morris
Secretary: Leslee Baldwin
Treasurer: **Open**
Auditor: **Open**
Historian: **Open**
As you can see, we are actively seeking individuals to fill the open positions of Treasurer, Auditor, and Historian. Elections will be held at the next Association meeting on March 7. All questions can be directed to Katie Peņa, Nominating Committee Chair, at kmpena@aol.com / (925) 209-4966.
Most of our units will be presenting the slates for their officers for 2011-12 and holding elections in either March or April. Electing new officers is one of the most important duties of your PTA/PTSA board. Click here for some election tips that will ensure your election process runs smoothly.
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Reflections Update - 6 Move on to State!
At the 32nd District Reflections Showcase on January 15, all participating students from our West Contra Costa County PTA Councils proudly stood on stage and were acknowledged with certificates and lots of applause! We are honored to announce that six entries from the Las Trampas Creek Council have been selected to move on to the State PTA Reflections Level. This is the third year in a row that entries from our Council have been honored at the State level of the Reflections Program. They are:
Film Production
Intermediate (Gr 3-5) - Shaun H., Camino Pablo
Primary (Gr K-2) - Zevin A., Burton Valley
Literature
Intermediate - (Gr 3-5) - Anthony O., Murwood
Music Composition
Primary (Gr K-2) - Marcello S., Burton Valley
Photography
Middle (Gr 6-8) - Colton H., Walnut Creek Intermediate
High School (Gr 9-12) - Maggie R., Las Lomas High School
The students' work will be exhibited at the California State PTA Convention in Long Beach, April 28-May 1, 2011. The entries selected for the National level will be announced at the State PTA Convention. Congratulations to all our talented students!
Allison Riderhour
LTCC Reflections Chair |
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Important Treasurer / Auditor Due Dates
Mid-year audits are due to LTCC on February 28. Please submit two hard copies to LTCC Auditor, Patty Gonser, as soon as your association has adopted the mid-year audit. For questions, please contact Patty at bpgonser@comcast.net / 906-9775.
The final membership remittance (any additional members) is due to the LTCC Treasurer, Mary Beth Moura, by March 1. Remember, to attend State Convention or to be eligible for PTA-sponsored high school scholarships, you must be a member of a PTA/PTSA. For questions, please contact Mary Beth at marybethmoura@yahoo.com / 930-0156.
Click here for a complete calendar of due dates and submission information.
Mary Beth Moura
LTCC Treasurer |
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Honorary Service Awards
Honorary Service Awards (HSA) are available to recognize the service and dedication of both individuals and organizations. They may be awarded only by unit, council, district PTA and the California State PTA. Hopefully, your PTA/PTSA holds an event each year to recognize outstanding volunteers in your school and community.
It is time to consider nominees for LTCC's Honorary Service Award program. The purpose of the LTCC HSA is to recognize individuals who serve the larger community-beyond individual schools/units. If you would like to nominate someone whose contributions have positively impacted the youth throughout the LTCC area, please download the LTCC HSA Nomination Form or contact Kelly Mains, LTCC Historian, at kelly_mains@yahoo.com / (925) 215-1779. The deadline for nominations is March 11. To view a list of past recipients, click here.
The LTCC HSA awards will be presented at the annual Founders Day Luncheon on May 10, 2011.
Kelly Mains
Historian |
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LTCC Founders Day - Save the Date!
LTCC's Founders Day Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lafayette Veteran's Memorial Building. Note the change in venue this year! We are working hard to put some new twists on this annual luncheon.
Traditionally, each school is represented by the current PTA/PTSA president, incoming PTA/PTSA president and the school principal, but certainly other PTA/PTSA board members and school site leadership are welcome. Other attendees usually include superintendents, governing board members, 32nd District leaders, and CCC Office of Education representatives. Not only do we celebrate the successes of LTCC, but we present high school seniors with scholarships and outstanding volunteers are recognized with the Honorary Service Award program (see article above!).
More information will be available soon, so reserve May 10th now since May is a busy month for schools!
Jill Buschini & Erin Sicotte
Founders Day Co-Chairs |
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Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs
