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Funding Resolution
SPS Seeking Applicants for New Native American Advisory Committee
Youth & Law Forum
Renewal Reminder
Important Dates: 

April 20:

Road Map Region Parent Forum, Tukwila
 
April 29:
SCPTSA Meeting, JSCEE, Seattle 

May 3-5:
WSPTA Convention, Bellevue
   
May 31:
Deadline to Renew Charitable Organization Registration

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Dear Seattle PTA and PTSA Leaders,

The 2013 Seattle Council PTSA 6.15.000 Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate of nominees for 2013-14 Seattle Council PTSA Executive Committee. The election will be held at our general meeting, 7pm April 29th, at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence.

PTA and PTSA Presidents are the general members of Seattle Council PTSA and can vote in the election. If the PTA/PTSA President is unable to attend, they may send a delegate from their Executive Committee or Board.
 
Sincerely,
Ann Weber, Julie Pellegrino Gilbert, Ramona Hattendorf
Nominating Committee
Seattle Council PTSA



Nominees for the SCPTSA  2013-14 Executive Committee: 
For the Office of President: Katherine Schomer
For the Office of Vice President: Linnea Fichter
For the Office of Treasurer: Dianne Casper
For the Office of Secretary: Kathy Gerke


Nominee Background Info:

Katherine Schomer currently serves as Central Area Director for SCPTSA, as well as Fundraising Chair for McGilvra PTA. She works as a Research Associate and has two children in elementary school. Katherine has served on other non-profit boards, worked for a large non-profit for several years, and currently works with many public agencies as a researcher. She has been active in advocating with the district for building use and serves on the Strategic Plan Stakeholder Taskforce. 

Linnea Fichter is currently Legislative Chair for council, and is serving her second year as Treasurer for Friends of Hawthorne PTA. She is active in Junior League of Seattle and has two preschool children. Linnea has served on several non-profit boards in the area, bringing almost a decade of nonprofit experience to the Seattle Council PTSA.

Dianne Casper is currently Treasurer for SCPTSA, and has been Treasurer at both elementary and middle school level PTAs. She has two children, in middle and high school, and works as financial manager for City People's stores. In her free time, Dianne likes to knit, read, garden, and tend to her bees and chickens.

Kathy Gerke is in her second year as Co-Secretary for Bryant PTSA, and works at the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass as the Director of Sales. She has a son in elementary school, and has been involved in PTSA since he was in kindergarten serving on the Spring Jubilee committee for two years and on the PTSA Board for two years, in addition to volunteering for playground duty, in his classroom and for the Bryant Blast. She grew up in Seattle and her favorite pasttimes are being with her family and gardening. 

New Funding Resolution

 

A resolution urging the Washington State Legislature to address K-12 funding has been drafted to express support for fully funding the McLeary Decision.  This resolution has already been passed by many PTA and School Boards and it is hoped that more will join in.  A description of this resolution, as well as the actual resolution and an explanatory slideshow presentation is available on the SCPTSA website.

SPS Seeking Applicants for New Native American Advisory Committee

 -from SPS

 

Seattle Public Schools is seeking applicants for a newly formed Native American Advisory Committee.

 

The committee will advise Superintendent Jos� Banda on implementing Native American Education in Seattle Public Schools. It will be comprised of Native families, Native Community Representatives, Native SPS staff, Native Community Representatives, Native Higher Education Representatives and Native Students who represent the diverse Native American population of Seattle Public Schools. 

 

The initial committee term is April 2013 - June 2015.

 

Nomination forms are available here. Nominations can be made by mail to PO Box 34164-Mailstop 32156, Seattle, WA, 98124 or via email at naeac@seattleschools.org.   

 

The deadline for submission is April 15, 2013.

Youth & Law Forum

Saturday, April 27

8:30 - 2:00 pm

MLK Fame Community Center

www.youthandlaw.com

 

The Forum is an annual event that runs from 8 am to 2 pm and focuses on educating Seattle youth regarding legal and social issues, such as becoming familiar with the law, what to do if a police officer approaches you, and gangs.  This year, the focus is on gun violence, and age appropriate presentations will be given to elementary, middle school, and high school aged children, as well as parents.  The Seattle Police Department has prepared a skit, as well as an informational session.  As well, many other important people in our community will attend and present to the children, including judges, lawyers, the Sheriff's Office, and city council member, Bruce Harrell. 

Reminder to Renew Charitable Organization Registration

 

This notice is to remind PTSA chapters that your organization is due to renew its registration with the Charities Program on or before May 31, 2013.

 

The Charitable Organization Registration/Renewal Form is available online.

 

1. Find the Charitable Organization Registration/Renewal Form.

 

2. Fill it out, print, sign and mail with the $40 renewal fee to:

Secretary of State's Office

Charities Program

PO Box 40234

Olympia, WA  98504-0234

 

3. If the renewal is received after May 31, 2013, the total filing fee will be $90 ($40 renewal fee + $50 late fee).  To avoid late fees, please mail 7-10 days prior to the due date noted above.  You may also receive a renewal postcard by regular mail.  Please disregard if you have already mailed your renewal.

 

If you have any questions, please contact a Charities Customer Service Representative directly at (360) 725-0378 or by email at charities@sos.wa.gov .