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Open Board Position - VP of Events

3/18/2023

 
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​Do you like planning events?
Consider joining the the 2023-2024 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Board. Co-Chairs are welcome.
VP of Events:  Plans and coordinates Council's yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration, and Spring Recognition Event.

​Council will continue to seek volunteers for this position with the goal of holding an election at a future General Membership Meeting.


Qualification Requirements​
Per the 2022-2023 Council Standing Rules:
All Candidates:
  • Any position may be held jointly by two (2) people, except the role of Treasurer. 
  • Nominees must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Nominees must be a current member of at least one local PTA that falls within the Northshore Council PTSA membership area. 

Interested? Contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam for more information. 

Second Notice of Election - 2023-24 Council Officers

3/13/2023

 
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​​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding online elections for nine (9) of the positions on its 2023-24 Executive Committee on Monday, March 20, 2023. 
​Slate of Candidates:
In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
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  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury

The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Qualification Requirements:
​Per the 2022-2023 Council Standing Rules:

All Candidates:
  • Any position may be held jointly by two (2) people, except the role of Treasurer. 
  • Nominees must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Nominees must be a current member of at least one local PTA that falls within the Northshore Council PTSA membership area. 

Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
  • Have two years of elected officer experience on Northshore Council PTSA; 
-OR -
  • Have served as President of a local PTA for at least one year and have one year of serving in an elected position on Council or higher.

Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
  • Have served in PTA a minimum of 2 years, with one year as a local PTA President and one year in a board position at the educational stage that they are going to support.

Each of the slated candidates meets all qualification requirements.

Election Information:
As there is only one candidate per position, the election will be conducted via voice vote at the next General Membership Meeting, on Monday, March 20, 2023. For positions that are listed as "OPEN", no candidate has come forth. Council will continue to seek volunteers for this position with the goal of holding an election at a future General Membership Meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85481338083?

Meeting ID: 886 6563 4062​
Passcode: *Available upon request.

​​Information about Northshore Council PTSA online elections procedures is available in its Electronic Voting (E-Voting) Policy.

​​*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 VP of Communications, Jenn Snyder. 
Questions?  Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-Presidents Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam. 

Self Declare for 2023-2024 Elected Board Positions

3/3/2023

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding its 2023-2024 elections online. Since “nominations from the floor” can’t work as they normally would at an in-person meeting, Northshore Council PTSA is opening up the floor virtually by using an online submission form.  If you are interested in joining the 2023-2024 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Board, now is the time to self declare!

​Self Nominations can be done for any elected Council position, but we are especially looking for leaders interested in serving in the following role:
  • VP of Events​
Anyone who would like to nominate themselves for an elected position on
Northshore Council PTSA for 2023-2024 can do so at:
Self Declare Nomination Form
(click above link for form)
Deadline for submission is no later than midnight, Friday, March 10th, 2023
Election Information:

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, we will hold the election by voice vote during our next General Meeting, on Monday, March 20, 2023. 

Slate of Candidates:

In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
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  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury

Qualification Requirements
Anyone self declaring for a 2023-2024​ Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.

​Per the 2022-2023 Council Standing Rules:

All Candidates:
  • Any position may be held jointly by two (2) people, except the role of Treasurer. 
  • Nominees must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Nominees must be a current member of at least one local PTA that falls within the Northshore Council PTSA membership area. 

Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
  • Have two years of elected officer experience on Northshore Council PTSA; 
-OR -
  • Have served as President of a local PTA for at least one year and have one year of serving in an elected position on Council or higher.

Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
  • Have served in PTA a minimum of 2 years, with one year as a local PTA President and one year in a board position at the educational stage that they are going to support.

Brief Job Descriptions of Council Positions  For a more detailed job description, click here.

President: The President has many important jobs including serving as the official contact, communicator and representative of Council. They oversee and coordinate the work of the executive board, preside over meetings, are ex-officio members of all committees (except Nominating Committee) and are designated as an authorized signer for checks, contracts and authorizations for payment. But, most importantly, they work to connect PTAs which in turn helps them support families, schools and the community to work towards overall student success.
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1st VP: Must be familiar with the Council president’s duties and responsibilities. Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president in his or her absence. Is in charge of advertising and organizing the Council Grant Program and yearly Awards.
 
Treasurer: Is the authorized custodian of the funds of the association and receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the budget as approved by the  membership.

Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTA. Also responsible for taking attendance and monitoring quorum at meetings.

VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration and Spring Recognition Event.

VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond.

VP of Advocacy: Help to educate local PTA's and disseminate information about current WSPTA and National PTA legislative priorities.

VP of Elementary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local elementary PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's.

VP of Secondary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local secondary (high school and middle school) PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's.


Questions about Self Declaring or Virtual Elections? Contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam.

2023 Nominating Committee Report

3/3/2023

 
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Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the officer positions for the 2023-2024 Executive Committee.

The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023. WSPTA Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor* at the meeting before the vote takes place.

*Since meetings are currently held virtually, "nominations from the floor" will be done using an online submission form prior to the meeting. See our post on Self Declaring for 2023-2024 Elected Board Positions for more information.
​Slate of Candidates:

In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
​
  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury
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2023 Nominating Committee Report - Click to Enlarge

First Notice of Election: 2022-2023 Nominating Committee

11/29/2022

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA's 2022-2023 Nominating Committee elections will be taking place electronically.

We are currently accepting self-nominations for the three (3) Nominating Committee positions. Interested candidates can self-nominate by emailing Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam by Friday, December 16th.
Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

If there are only three candidates, the election will be held at the January 19th General Membership Meeting via Zoom. If there are more than three candidates, the election will be conducted by electronic ballot and detailed information will be available within the January 9th eNews.

Learn more about serving on the Nominating Committee, eligibility requirements, and more information on what makes an effective NomCom Candidate on our blog. 

Connect with Council - Office Hours Dec. 8

11/17/2022

 
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Thursday, December 08, 2022 
12:30PM to 1:30PM

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Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82893510169?​
​​​Meeting ID: 828 9351 0169​
Passcode: *available upon request*​
Connect with Council and other PTA leaders during the next Office Hours. ​

Council will be holding Office Hours on Thursday, December 08, from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. This is the perfect time to connect with Council, ask questions, or even just stop in to say hello!

This time is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as you navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization. We hope you will join us!

If you have questions and need to connect with Council before this, please visit our Contact Page for a list of Council Officers and their emails.

*Please see calendar for future Office Hours dates and times. 

Become a member of Council's 2022-2023 Nominating Committee

11/16/2022

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA is seeking three (3) volunteers to serve on its
​2022-2023 Nominating Committee.
 
​The Nominating Committee is a special committee that holds the key to a successful PTSA. It is responsible for presenting the best-qualified candidates to serve as the elected officers who will lead Northshore Council PTSA in 2023-2024.
​If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2022-2023 Nominating Committee, please contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam by Friday, December 16th.
Effective candidates for nominating committee:
• Are familiar with the needs and goals of Northshore Council PTSA.
• Are enthusiastic about Northshore Council PTSA's mission, vision, and goals.
• Are willing to work and devote considerable time to furthering the purposes and programs of Northshore Council PTSA.
• Possess tact, integrity, discretion, and the ability to hold their own counsel.
• Have the courage to express their ideas and defend their convictions
• Demonstrate sound judgment and skill in evaluating potential nominees.
• Are capable of understanding and maintaining complete confidentiality.
• Represent the diversity that is present in the community and student population.
• Should be elected on merit and ability – never on popularity.

Members of the nominating committee are eligible to become nominees for elected office. No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms. A candidate for a council nominating committee must be a member of a local PTA/PTSA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.

The election of the nominating committee will take place at our January 19th membership meeting. 

Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer to be on the Nominating Committee. We encourage any interested and qualified Northshore PTA/PTSA member to volunteer for this vital role that will help shape the future of Northshore Council PTSA!

Council Members Share "Why I PTA?"

11/5/2022

 
A common question is: "Why join the PTA?"

PTA means different things to different people. One great way of showing the value of becoming a member of PTA is by sharing 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!
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Interested in making your own "Why I PTA" slides, but need help? Contact Council's Co-VP of Membership, Kim Ortiz.

General Meeting - Thursday, November 17

10/17/2022

 
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Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2022
6:30 PM Meet & Greet
7 PM Meeting Begins


Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88613087022?

​Meeting ID: 
886 1308 7022​
​Passcode: *Available upon request.
Please join us for our second general membership meeting for this school year on 
Thursday, November 17, 2022 via Zoom!
Meet & Greet:
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Join us before the meeting, at 6:30PM, to chat with Council and other local PTA Leaders! Come say hi, ask questions, or just hang out for social time before the meeting.

WSPTA Training:
Immediately following the meeting, Council will be offering two WSPTA approved trainings: 
  • Volunteers - Find Them and Keep Them
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
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WSPTA Leadership Training Information: 
Immediately following our General Meeting, we will be offering two Leadership trainings; Volunteers - Find Them and Keep Them and Roles and Responsibilities of the Board. Training is free and will satisfy the WSPTA annual training requirement.

Training Descriptions 
Volunteers - Find Them and Keep Them
How can your PTA build the community of volunteers it needs to run a thriving association? How do you attract volunteers and keep them involved? How do you create a balance between your volunteer resources and your needs? Get more volunteers and keep them! We’ll show you how.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
This presentation will help all board members understand the basic responsibilities of their positions – and everyone else’s!  It will also cover items such as advocacy, fiduciary responsibility, membership and outreach. 

Additional Meeting Information:
​​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, Jenn Snyder.

Connect with Council - Office Hours Nov. 08th

10/16/2022

 
​*PTA Leaders can find the meeting links in the emailed issues of the Council eNews. Please contact Jenn Snyder, Council's VP of Communications if you are not receiving the eNews via email.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2022 
6:30PM to 7:30PM
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Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85235713536?
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​Meeting ID: 852 3571 3536
Passcode: *available upon request*
Connect with Council and other PTA leaders during the next Office Hours. ​

Council will be holding Office Hours on Tuesday, November 08, from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. This is the perfect time to connect with Council, ask questions, or even just stop in to say hello!

This time is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as you navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization. We hope you will join us!

If you have questions and need to connect with Council before this, please visit our Contact Page for a list of Council Officers and their emails.

*Please see calendar for future Office Hours dates and times. 
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