All PTA/PTSAs must update their officer information in memberplanet, the membership database used by Washington State PTA (WSPTA). Updating officer information is a requirement for all PTAs per the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation. Doing so gives WSPTA and Northshore Council PTSA the means to contact a PTA/PTSA if a need arises as well as ensuring that all PTA/PTSA leaders are included in important WSPTA and Northshore Council communications.

The way to communicate leader information in memberplanet is through its Committees Module.
There are a number of resources to help local PTA leaders use and understand memberplanet. However, because the Committees Module feature is so new, the documentation and support is not yet very extensive. Due to the importance of updating officer information, Northshore Council PTSA has created a guide to help users navigate the process.
Download the “Assigning and Updating PTA Leaders in memberplanet” guide to get started!

Looking for more help with using memberplanet? Attend Northshore Council's upcoming training!
Date: September 9, 2021
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Amanda Cabana, WSPTA Membership Director
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdemgqDsvH9UAZzVDvhbpvGFvlGoqd7HU
 
Additional Resources:

• WSPTA Success Site - http://wastatepta.memberplanet.com/
• WSPTA's Reporting Officers Guide and Video
• Leadership Resources: WSPTA Membership Database - https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/leader-resources/membership-database/
• memberplanet webinar (7/16/2020) (Committees info starts at 41:52) - https://vimeo.com/441517073
• “Washington State PTA Checklist for Online Membership Setup” (Committees info on pages 8-10) - downloaded at http://wastatepta.memberplanet.com/membership.html 

Joining online will be key for families this year. Your join link should be clear and on the front page of your website.

​If you have questions or want help setting up a way for your families to sign up online, contact our Membership Co-Chairs, Hanisha Bakshani & Melissa Kline.

BONUS: Council is also helping with easy access by including all of your online join links on our website here! We'll be promoting online join for all Northshore PTAs/PTSAs at the upcoming August 28th NSD Back to School Fair. So please take a few minutes to check the links for your school. Need to update a link? Email communications@northshorecouncilptsa.org.

Looking for help with using memberplanet? Attend Northshore Council's upcoming training!

Date: September 9, 2021
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Amanda Cabana, WSPTA Membership Director
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdemgqDsvH9UAZzVDvhbpvGFvlGoqd7HU
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This training is intended to teach Northshore PTA Leaders how to navigate memberplanet, update PTA officers, enter memberships, and more!

Registration is required. Once registered, participants will be emailed a link to join the Zoom on September 9th.
Questions? Contact us!

Join us for ‘Northshore PTAs Connect’ – an online roundtable discussion for PTA/PTSA leaders to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with one another.

​Northshore PTAs Connect Roundtables 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.

This evening (7pm) roundtable will feature a focused discussion on the topic of Membership. Local leaders will have the opportunity to ask questions and brainstorm ideas as PTAs begin their 2021-2022 Membership Campaigns. While the focus will be on membership, Northshore PTAs Connect Roundtables are an open discussion and there is always opportunity to ask questions and tackle emerging or ongoing areas of interest or concern.

Date: Thursday, August 26th
Time: 7:00PM 
Location: Online via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95115031258
Meeting ID: 951 1503 1258
Passcode: *Available upon request

Questions? Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Hanisha Bakshani & Melissa Kline

Hello Northshore PTA Leaders!
 
We all know that last year was incredibly challenging, stressful and at times downright frustrating. But, the barriers COVID presented also encouraged us to think outside our comfort zones to come up with new and innovative ways to engage with and support our communities. Through it all, our Northshore PTAs have continued to be strong, flexible and tenacious. I am so proud of every single one of our PTAs for not backing down in the face of such an extreme challenge and continuing to achieve their mission of supporting every child's potential. As we step into the 2021-2022 school year, it seems that this next school year will be more of the same - challenging us once again to pivot quickly and adapt to changing circumstances that are beyond our control.
 
I want to let you know that we are always here for you. Our mission as your Northshore PTSA Council is to support the work you do at the local PTA level. We have many resources that can help you navigate the day to day PTA work, as well as the unexpected, including:

• Many position specific Facebook groups for Northshore PTA leaders to make connections and ask questions;
• Virtual roundtables so that we can share and learn from one another;
• A bi-weekly newsletter, website, Facebook and Twitter to help keep you informed;
• Trainings so you can learn how to run your non-profit and become a stronger PTA leader;
• Meetings to share information and connect you with district and community leaders;
• Grants to support your PTA’s next educational speaker or community event; and, of course;
• Personalized, one-on-one support - we’re just an email or zoom meeting away!

Our 2021-2022 Council team is ready to help you continue to do amazing things for our students, families, schools and communities.

​Wishing you a fantastic school year!