 Every year PTAs start their membership campaign and every year families ask the same question: "Why join the PTA?" This year especially, families may be asking why they should support PTA. It can be hard to communicate your PTA's value now that everything is online when families are used to attending PTA events or seeing the support your PTA does in the classroom. That's why it's more important than ever to answer the question "Why PTA?" One great way of doing that is sharing with your families the reason why you support the PTA. Knowing WHY those leading your PTA serve is a great way to inspire other families to support your PTA by joining or donating. Check out all the reasons that inspire your Northshore Council Leaders to PTA below! Interested in making your own "Why I PTA" slides? Contact Council's VP of Membership, Melissa Kline, for help on how to.  Join us for ‘Northshore PTAs Connect’ – an online roundtable discussion for PTA/PTSA leaders to ask questions, share ideas and connect with one another. Offered two times a month—once in the evening (7pm) and once at midday (noon)— this series of roundtable events is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as we navigate membership, programs and managing our organizations in an uncertain and ever-changing landscape. Each roundtable event will feature a focus topic, but it is an open discussion and there is always opportunity to ask questions and tackle emerging or ongoing areas of interest or concern.
You may choose to attend the topics or times that work best for you, or attend them all!
We hope to see you there!!! If you have questions or suggested topics you would like to see addressed in the discussion, please email Council PTSA President, Robin Zaback. *Topic was changed/updated as of 11/25/2020 to better meet the needs of our PTA Leaders & Community.  Northshore Council PTSA will be holding online elections for its two open board positions: Secretary and Vice President of Advocacy. The slated candidates are as follows:
Each candidate has been serving in their respective role after having been appointed by the Board of Directors on July 9, 2020. Since “nominations from the floor” can’t work as they normally would at an in-person meeting, Northshore Council PTSA is opening the floor virtually. Anyone interested in self-declaring for one of these open positions may indicate their interest by emailing Jane Chiodo by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Brief Job Descriptions:
Qualification Requirements: Per the 2019-2020 Council Standing Rules:
At the close of the self-nomination period, if there is any contested position, we will send out an electronic voting method to Northshore PTA/PTSA presidents and vice-presidents. If no position is contested, the election will be by voice vote at the next General Meeting, on Monday, September 21, 2020: Topic: Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting Time: Sep 21, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95738720814 Meeting ID: 957 3872 0814 Passcode: Available upon request* One tap mobile +12532158782,,95738720814# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,95738720814# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 957 3872 0814 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adAC3zm7jn Questions? Contact First Vice President Jane Chiodo or President Robin Zaback. They are happy to help! *A meeting password is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the password by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Rachel Fitzgerald.  Please join us for our first general membership meeting of the year on Monday, September 21, 2020 via Zoom.
In addition to our regular business items, we’ll also be holding elections for open board positions (see Notice of Election article below), voting on updated standing rules, goals and budget, and hearing updates from community leaders. Topic: Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting Time: Sep 21, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95738720814 Meeting ID: 957 3872 0814 Passcode: Available upon requst.* One tap mobile +12532158782,,95738720814# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,95738720814# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 957 3872 0814 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adAC3zm7jn Council meetings will build your PTA knowledge, give you the opportunity to network with other PTA, school district and community leaders, and they can be a lot of fun, too. Each PTA may send up to 4 voting representatives-- but we encourage ALL who are interested to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! *A meeting passcode is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the passcode by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Rachel Fitzgerald.   What is advocacy? Advocacy for the PTA is supporting and speaking up for children, families, and schools!
All of these actions and many others are Advocacy! This year, Council will have lots of opportunities for your PTA/PTSA to advocate for children! Check out our Advocacy Page for more information. Looking to get started now? Try to black out our Advocacy Bingo board!
 Join us on Monday, August 24th at 12pm for ‘Northshore PTAs Connect’ – an online roundtable discussion for PTA/PTSA leaders to ask questions, share ideas and connect with one another. These series of roundtable events are designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as we navigate membership, programs and managing our organizations in an uncertain and ever-changing landscape.
Our next online roundtable for Northshore PTA leaders is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020, at 12pm (noon). This week’s discussion will feature a Focus on Back to School – let’s talk about our plans for building community and the ways we are partnering with our schools as we start the year! Topic: Northshore PTAs Connect Time: Aug 24, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93753257417 Meeting ID: 937 5325 7417 Passcode: Available upon request* If you have questions or suggested topics you would like to see addressed in the discussion, please email Council PTSA President, Robin Zaback. We hope to see you there!!! *A meeting password is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the password by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Rachel Fitzgerald.  This year's Reflections Theme is "I Matter Because..."
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and WSPTA cultural arts competition. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works for the theme of "I Matter Because...". Reflections is so much more than "just an art contest." It helps kids take risks, be inspired, think creatively, receive positive recognition and be celebrated for their works of art. It also allows our community to celebrate our students' creativity! Encourage art by offering Reflections at your PTA! Council is here to help make it easy! Check the Reflections page on for regular updates, join the Northsore Council PTSA Reflections and Art Docent Chairs Facebook group and be sure to sign up for our "almost weekly" Reflections communications. Dates to Note:
Questions? Contact Council's Reflections Chair, Rachel Northquist.  Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program 2020-2021
Applications* are now being accepted for Northshore Council PTSA's 2020-2021 Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program! This program is designed to help support Northshore PTA's in hosting relevant and timely speakers for our district families and to encourage them to create engaging events for our community. ALL local PTA's, within the Northshore School District and in good standing, may apply for a grant through a simple application process. Find the application, program details, and past recipients by clicking here. *2020-2021 grants are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and applications will be reviewed by the Northshore Council PTSA (submission deadlines specified below) or until the Council Programs budget is used in its entirety. Submission Deadlines for Applications September 25, 2020 (Review by Council on Oct. 5th) November 27, 2020 (Review by Council on Dec. 7th) January 22, 2021 (Review by Council on Feb. 1st)  The Region 6 Fall Conference will be taking place during the week of August 24th-29th. The links and corresponding handouts will be coming soon for all of the classes that are being offered.
Click here to join the Facebook Event for Region 6 Fall Conference Visit this site to sign up for classes (tickets are free!) Please share the class schedule listed below with your PTA leaders now so they can start making plans to attend. Region 6 Fall Conference Monday 8/24
 Hello Northshore PTA/PTSA Leaders!
All great Membership Campaigns start the same way: with a plan! As you begin to coordinate your 2020-2021 membership plans, think about the reasons why families and staff should join.
This year it's more important than ever to kick off your campaign and start entering those memberships because Washington State PTA has a ***NEW*** requirement. This year, in order to remain in good standing, your PTA/PTSA must have at LEAST 25 members entered into memberplanet by October 31, 2020. Why is it important to remain in good standing? If you want to attend convention, send in reflections submissions, apply for awards, or apply for grants you must be in good standing. One way to increase your membership this year is to make sure it is EASY to join online. I would love to compile a list of all our local PTAs/PTSAs with a link directly to your site to join online. This will make each PTA/PTSA more accessible to members of our community, school board, and even district admin who might be looking to join. Please email me your updated join link. I will even join the 1st THREE PTAs/PTSAs to email their links! Please know you can contact me anytime with questions or to help you brainstorm ideas for your membership campaign. Reminder: Our first Northshore PTAs Connect is this Thursday, August 13th. This first online roundtable will have a focus on membership. And, remember, Membership is everyone's job, so all officers are welcome to join! Additionally, please email your membership chair name(s) and contact information to me ASAP so they can be added to all communications about membership. Melissa Kline Northshore Council PTSA Membership Chair [email protected] |
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