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*Sign up for Florida PTA's Take Action Network to learn more about legislative issues affecting families, schools, and communities and to stay informed on the latest updates from Tallahassee.
*By registering for Florida PTA's Take Action Network , you will be joining over 300,000 child advocates in Florida that support and speak up for children, (REGISTRATION MUST BE UPDATED YEARLY. - If you have signed up in the past, please do so again today!)
CLICK HERE TO JOIN
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In PTA, we often hear the word "transition" during this time of year. Transition is a process of moving from an outgoing to an incoming officer or chairman. It is a time of change; the time to finish a job, prepare to hand over materials for the person following you.
This process is important and should be taken seriously by all board members. Good transition from one board to another or one officer to another can make a significant difference in the future of your PTA. The process of transition can be divided into two equally important phases:
Finish your current job!
As we prepare to end the year, let us not forget to complete our current duties. This should include a final report or thorough preparation for audit. Rather than "winding down" as our term ends, let's finish with a flare!
Prepare your procedure book.
A complete procedure book is essential for a successful transition. A procedure book could be a "USB" drive, "CD" or actual book. This information provides a history of your office or position and tells how you did your job. Write down job procedures and include all reports. Clear out information that isn't relevant.
Some documents are required to be held for a number of years for tax purposes. Check our website, under "Running Your PTA" for the Records Retention Schedule.
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Reflections Survey Florida PTA wants to hear from you, the local unit leader, regarding the annual Reflections program. Please complete the survey, to help us in providing assistance to you for the 2014-2015 Reflections program. Thank you, the survey is short and should take just a few minutes to complete! CLICK HERE FOR THE SHORT SURVEY!
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CALLING ALL
FLORIDA PTA/PTSAs!
Take the challenge and have an opportunity to win $1,000 for your PTA today!
FLORIDA PTA - everychild.onevoice.
Why PTA?...Because our children matter!
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 
Dear County Council and Local Unit Leaders,
February is a great month to start reviewing your bylaws to make sure they are current and are being followed. With election meetings approaching, have you elected your nominating committee? Do you know what month you are to hold your end-of-the-year election meeting? Are you reaching out to potential leaders and inviting them to join your board? Have you been sending in your dues monthly to the state office? Now would be a great time to review your budget and to make sure you are in line with it.
With Florida's Legislative Session opening on March 4th, do you have a Legislative Chair or designee on your board to follow Florida PTA and National PTA's legislative activity? Are you sharing this information with your entire membership? Florida PTA is transitioning to a new Action Alert system to make communicating with your legislators easier and more accessible.
As a leader of a County Council or local unit, we encourage you to check our website for weekly updates on legislative bills that pertain to the health, safety, and education of all children. This year's session looks as though it will be very challenging for Public Education funding and programs. We will need you, as members, to do your part and continue to advocate with one loud voice on behalf of all children.
There is still time to register for Florida PTA's Legislation Education Conference, March 16-18, 2014, in Tallahassee. We have secured guest speakers and planned workshops to involve you in the legislative process and keep you up-to-the-moment on crucial legislative issues. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 3, 2014. You can register on Florida PTA's website www.floridapta.org.
As always, if I can be of assistance to you please feel free to contact me at:
Thank you,
Eileen L. Segal
Florida PTA President
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FLORIDA PTA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
FOR ALL OF 2014!
LEGOLAND FLORIDA
is honoring PTA members in Florida with:
Discounted tickets for all of 2014:
Tickets are only $30.00 each, OR $45.00 for the LEGOLAND WATER PARK!
that's less than half the regular price!
Click here for ticket information
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AWARDS...
It's time to Toot Your Own Horn!!
The May 1st deadline for Florida PTA Award applications is fast approaching. Don't miss out! All Award application are on-line this year; easy to fill out and the best part is no paper, no postage, and no trip to the post office!! Totally on-line!!
Go to the Florida PTA website and click on the "Programs" tab. There are a variety Awards; finding an application for your PTA event or program should be easy. Get recognition for all your hard work and many hours of volunteering.
Get started...May 1st is almost here!!
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Congratulations to these Early Bird Membership Winners!
The following PTAs were randomly selected for all applications received for paying and reporting their membership by the deadlines for the awards:
Gold Early Bird Recognition - $100.00 - William Lehman Elementary PTA (Dade!
Silver Early Bird Recognition - $75.00 - Felix A Williams Elementary PTA !
Bronze Early Bird Recognition - $50.00 - Mayport Elementary PTA (Duval)!
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Make sure your voice is heard to the legislators who are making the decisions
affecting our children
and their health, safety, education and welfare.
EVENT IS COMING UP SOON!
REGISTER TODAY!
for Florida PTA's Legislation Education Conference,
March 16-18, 2014, in Florida's State Capitol, Tallahassee.
Join fellow PTA Advocates for this exciting three-day event that will provide the latest information on legislative issues. You will hear from keynote speakers and hold in-depth discussion on priorities affecting families, schools, and communities. In addition, attendees will be meeting with legislators and attending committee meetings.
All are welcome! Please make your reservations as soon as possible as lodging is limited.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
03/01/14 Membership dues final payment due date.
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FLORIDA PTA THANKS OUR SPONSORS!
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Florida PTA is the state's largest and oldest volunteer association, dedicated to advocating for every.child with one.voice. Education and other children's services are scandalously under-funded in Florida. Florida PTA, made up of almost 300,000 members in over 1600 local PTA units, represents the organization's advocacy for education and children's services. LIKE US on facebook to follow our Florida PTA HISTORY! |
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