Are YOU going to the
California State PTA Convention?
It's big, and it's exciting.
It can also be a little confusing.
Even
if you have attended convention before, it's a good idea to take a few moments
to prepare.
- Read through the
Convention Registration Book to familiarize yourself with the schedule of activities.
- Make the most of
your time at convention by attending all of the general meetings. You will
be informed, inspired and entertained, and you will take part in important
decisions for our organization.
- Be sure to
schedule time to visit the display of Reflections winners, the PTA Store and the Exhibit Hall.
- Click here to read one attendee's story of discovering the value of convention as a first-timer.
Think about the
information that will be most useful to your PTA unit, council or district
and plan to attend workshops on those topics. Remember that you can easily
change your workshop selections online.
Click here for even more ideas about getting the most from convention.
As an
elected delegate to the California State PTA Convention, you will vote on
proposed resolutions.
Convention
resolutions help determine the future direction California State PTA and are
used to justify PTA positions on proposed legislation or ballot propositions.
Voting on resolutions is important work that should be taken seriously by every
convention delegate!
This
year, four resolutions will be considered:
- Teen Driving Safety
- Achievement:
Eliminating the Gap
- Lowering the Vote
Requirement in the California State Budget Process
- Social Host
Accountability and Underage Drinking
Prepare
to be a responsible delegate by making sure that your PTA unit, council or
district reads and discusses the resolutions and votes to support or oppose.
This is the position that you should represent at convention.
Read
all of the Resolutions!
You don't
have to leave your son or daughter behind when you attend the California State
PTA Convention. Invite your student to come with you!
Discover the Power of Student Involvement at Convention!
This
is an exciting opportunity for students to discover how the California State
PTA advocates for them and how they can get involved. If your student is
elected as a full-time delegate by your PTA unit, council or district, he or she
can participate in debating the issues and voting at the general meetings.
Special
events are planned for students at the convention, including:
- A student
orientation by the five student members of the State Board of Managers.
- A general
meeting, run by the student state board members themselves, which includes
a presentation by the California Teacher of the Year.
- Nineteen
workshops of interest to students, including one about "alcopops" and
alcoholic energy drinks, and one that discusses how youth can build
leadership skills.
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