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May 12
CCCC of PTAs Presidents Dinner--6:30pm
"Be True to Your School"
Robinson Elementary
May 19
CCCC PTA Spring Training & LOT 8:30am--UBC
June 9-12
National PTA Summer Convention
July 8-10
Texas PTA Summer Leadership Seminar (SLS)(Austin)
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CALLING ALL
Armand Bayou Seniors
Congratulations Armand Bayou Elementary (ABE) Seniors on all of your accomplishments and your approaching graduation from high school.
If you ever attended ABE school the ABE PTA would like to invite you back to celebrate your success and wish you well with your future plans.
Join us on Friday, May 13 from 3:30-4:30 PM in the ABE Library for refreshments and to reminisce about the "good ol'e days" when you were a "Terrific Terrapin" with your friends, teachers and staff from our school. If you know any seniors from ABE please help to spread the word to them as we would love to see all of you again.
Please RSVP by May 9 to Verr Solte: soltes.verr@heb.com or 832.526.2275
Armand Bayou Elementary is located at 16000 Hickory Knoll Drive.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Welcome
Calder Road Elementary PTA!
The Dickinson Calder Road Elementary recently transitioned from a PTO to a PTA . On April 13, 2011, officers were elected during their second PTA Formation Meeting. The following officers were elected: Cristen Petershagen, President Leeanne Rambin, 1st Vice President Jessica Haygood, Treasurer Jacqui Bailey, Secretary Calder Elementary Principal Sophia Acevedo and Assistant Principal Jeff Pulkinen attended in support of the new PTA and its officers.
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CCCC President Diane Fatora, Vicky Fransham, CCCC Training and Materials Team and Tonita Franklin, Texas PTA Region II Vice President were present.
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2011-2012
CCCC of PTAs Elected Officers
President
Diane Fatora
1st Vice President
Reeneea Ennis
2nd Vice President
Lisa Boulais
3rd Vice President
Svetlana Hanson
4th Vice President
Elizabeth Clemente-Nelson
Treasurer
Laura DuPont
Recording Secretary
Debbie Gurley
Corresponding Secretary
Kristin Leary
The Election of Officers was held during the CCCC Regular Meeting on March 2, 2011. Installation of officers will take place during the Presidents Dinner, scheduled for May 12, 2011.
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NATIONAL PTA CONVENTION | |
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Orlando is every child's dream, and a popular destination for families around the world! Walt Disney World®. The Universal Orlando® theme parks. SeaWorld® Orlando. Epcot ®.
Golfing and dining galore. Last, but not least, for PTA members and their families, our
115th Annual National PTA® Convention and Exhibition!
Every year, PTA® members gather together from all over the nation to make new friends, renew old acquaintances, and enjoy the many attractions of our convention cities. They conduct official PTA business, learn about the resources available from National PTA and our 200+ exhibitors, and choose from 50+ educational workshops on everything from fundraising to using our Just Between Friends database. We also hold our Emerging Minority Leaders Conference to develop the leaders of the near future.
Our annual National Convention is the place to be to make your voice heard among other committed, involved PTA members, and have an experience you'll never forget. On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, and staff, we look forward to welcoming you to the Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center June 9-12, 2011.
Sincerely,
Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors
National PTA President
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2011-2012
Membership Theme
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SLS Registration Open
Register today for Summer Leadership Seminar, July 8-10 at the Austin Convention Center.
Visit http://www.txpta.org/events/summer-leadership-seminar/ for an events schedule, tentative workshop schedule, special events and promotions information and registration!
If you can't make Summer Leadership Seminar in Austin, check out our SLS: On The Road! events at http://www.txpta.org/events/sls-on-the-road/. We will be coming to the following cities with SLS this year:
- Lubbock - July 30, 2011
- McAllen - August, 2011 (date TBD)
- El Paso - September, 2011 (date TBD)
Keep an eye on the Texas PTA website for more details. Get in the game and register today!
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Greetings!
The end of the year can be somewhat overwhelming especially for PTAs. Budgeting, special purchases, installation of officers, training and getting your books ready for the audit always comes too soon! Not to fear, your CCCC is here to help you and your unit succeed. Please do not hesitate to contact one of us should you have any questions, issues and/or share your ideas, thoughts and concerns.
With that said outgoing Presidents please make sure you are working with the incoming President to help smooth the transition to their reign. Encourage incoming Presidents to meet with the principal this month to discuss the coming year and select dates for executive board meetings, general meetings and PTA events. Incoming presidents and treasurers are members of the budget committee as well so be sure to include them in committee meetings and discussions.
I hope you take advantage of the CCCC training available this month and the opportunity to attend Texas PTA Summer Leadership Seminar (SLS).
I've enjoyed working with you this year and look forward to another year of helping you grow your PTAs!
Diane
CCCC President
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Call for 2011-2012 Officer Rosters
Incoming Presidents please don't forget to forward your 2011-2012 Local Officer Information form to Texas PTA and Diane Fatora, CCCC President ccccpresident@ccccpta.org as soon as possible! The deadline was May 1. The CCCC will be adding the President and a few other key officers to our distribution list to receive this e-newsletter. The newsletter will continue June-August and will contain important information and dates for upcoming events.
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Join us as we celebrate the end of a great year and the beginning of a new year! Local Presidents will be asked to introduce the incoming President as well as give a review of their Local Unit's accomplishments for the year. The installation of Council Officers will also take place.
***Payments will be accepted at the door for advance reservations.
Click President's Dinner 2011 for a printable version of the invitation.  |
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CCCC Spring 2011 Training--May 19
RSVP by MAY 16th
Reeneea Ennis, 1st VP - Leadeship Training 1stvptraining@ccccpta.org
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Click here for Spring 2011 Training Classes & Descriptions
CCCC of PTAs is offering Spring Training on May 19th. Spring Training has something for everyone, from new PTA board members to those that have put five children in college and are working on the "baby" in the family.
Texas PTA Treasurer, Lisa Holbrook, will be presenting two State PTA Programs: Stop Bullying Now & Profession: Parent. Check out the class description to find out more.
RSVP via email by Monday, May 16th to:
Reeneea Ennis, 1stvptraining@ccccpta.org
Please include the following information in the email:
1. Your name
2. Phone # & Email Address
3. School
4. Classes you would like to attend
(please specify the class name for Session I and Session II so we can prepare accordingly).
Order Your Jason's Deli Box Lunch by May 16th
For those attending Spring Training on May 19th, we will be offering box lunches from Jason's Deli for your convenience. This may be especially helpful if you are also attending Leader Orientation Training as there is only a 30 minute break between morning and afternoon sessions and not many quick lunch choices near by.
CCCC of PTAs will take orders for Jason's Deli box lunches for $6 until May 16th. Email davis500@verizon.net with your choice of Ham, Turkey, Vegetarian or Gluten Free. In order for us to place your order the lunch must be paid for by 9:30am on May 19th. A table will be set up to collect payments at spring training from 8:30-9:30am.
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 TREASURER'S Updates
Possible Suspension of Texas Sales Tax Holiday in 2012 and 2013 & 990-N Updates
Rich Leeney, CCCC Treasurer ,
treasurer@ccccpta.org or 832-231-1832
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Possible Suspension of Texas Sales Tax Holiday in 2012 and 2013
The Texas Legislature is looking for ways to raise money to balance the budget. There is discussion about suspending the Sales Tax Holiday for 2012 and 2013. This year's holiday, scheduled for August 19-21, 2011, could be suspended with a two-thirds vote by both legislative chambers but it is likely that the tax free weekend for this year should go on as currently provided by statute.
What does that mean to our local PTA? If your PTA is planning of selling tangible personal property on August 19-21, 2011, as of now, school supplies listed in Tax Publication 98-490 with a sales price of $100 or less are exempt from Texas Sales Tax, www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_490 . PTA's can also designate 2 (24 hour) tax free days each calendar year which could be utilized should the Texas Legislature suspend the Sales Tax Holiday. We will keep you posted on developments made by the Texas Legislature in there efforts to balance the state's budget.
Changes in Gross Receipts Thresholds for Filing Federal Information Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-N Beginning with Fiscal Years beginning in 2010 and ending in 2011, the IRS has changed the Gross Receipts thresholds (Note: The amount of monies in your Beginning Balance is not part of the current fiscal year's Gross Receipts). Federal 990-N, Electronically Filed will be filed if your Gross Receipts are normally under $50,000. The previous threshold was $25,000. Federal Form 990-EZ, Schedule A and Schedule G will be filed if Gross Receipts are over $50,000 and less than $200,000. federal Form 990's are filed by non-profit organizations with Gross Receipts over $200,000.
The Federal Form 990-N can be filed anytime within 5 months after the end of your fiscal year. Ideally the outgoing Treasurer will file the Electronically Filed Federal Form 990-N and include a copy of what was filed along with the password created. The password will be needed to file the 990-N for fiscal year 2011-2012 and future fiscal years.
Supporting Documents: Reminder for 990s and Sales Tax IRS Forms and Filing Requirements |
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QUIZ ME
Plan of Work
More Helpful Tips from your
CCCC Training and Materials Team (TMT) Resources
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1. Who has to create a Plan of Work?
2. What is a Plan of Work?
3. When is a Plan of Work presented?
4. Where is a copy of the Plan of Work stored?
5. Why do you need a Plan of Work?
6. How do you write a Plan of Work?
7. The plural of Plan of Work is . . . ?
8. Describe an End of Year Report
Click here for Quiz Answers
Click here for a Bare Bones Plan of Work Example
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TEXAS PTA
President's Message
Sharon Goldblatt, Texas PTA President
from "Texas PTA Member Message, April 2011"
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While PTAs continue to work diligently to provide resources and support to campuses everywhere, the legislators in Austin are battling over the budget. Funding for public education is being cut drastically, and your connections and communication with your legislators is critical!
Texas PTA completed a survey asking our members' opinions on education funding this month, and the results were very interesting. Given the fact that Texas ranks 44 out of 50 states for education dollars spent per student, we asked our members what they thought. With more than 3000 responses, 21.5% felt we should spend the same, 2.8% wanted to spend less, but an overwhelming 75.7% agreed that Texas should increase funding. Our members have sent a clear message that we need to support our students and their education, and, if you agree, then take the time today to let your legislators know how you would like them to vote. There is power in your voice! Fund our children's future!
Because of the current budget situation, our schools will be asking for more and more support from PTA. Remember that we are governed by our Purposes:
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship;
- To raise the standards of home life;
- To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;
- To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth;
- To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
Whenever you are in doubt about how your PTA should be functioning, you can always rely on these words, which have directed us for more than 100 years. We can be comforted by the fact that they have served us very well, and the relationships we build each day with our teachers and administrators guarantee that our children's education experience is better because of our efforts.
Thank you for everything you do to support every child
through PTA.
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Council Facts
Council # C676
Area 10, Region 2
Large Council - Texas PTA
National ID #12873
Last Bylaws Approval: March 26, 2007
Date Formed: May 8, 1950 |
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You can find out what's happening at the Local Unit level and in and around your school district by by visiting their respective website links at the bottom of this newsletter.
Comments should be directed to the CCCC of PTAs Newsletter/Publicity Chair Tamara Zaman, newspub@ccccpta.org |
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