To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year. As PTAs achieve incremental increases in membership growth, they are recognized for each milestone they reach. Membership Growth Awards are calculated monthly (no application needed). List of WSPTA Membership Growth Award Recipients (as of 12/31/23). Below is the list of Northshore PTAs that have received a growth membership award as of December 31, 2023. Congratulations on your membership achievement!
PlatinumFernwood Elementary PTSA
Kokanee Elementary PTA Northshore Middle School PTSA Ruby Bridges Elementary PTSA The Platinum Award recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 120% of their previous year’s total membership. WSPTA Membership Contests: It's never too late to grow your PTA membership. WSPTA has a few membership contests coming up to incentivize membership.
Additional Membership Resources: Council's Membership page - Find more tips and links to past articles. WSPTA Membership page - Membership resources and leadership guides available. Questions? Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Kimberly Ortiz and Allison Torgesen
What is the Standards of Affiliation (SOA)? It is a checklist of 13 items that every PTA should do annually. Completing this checklist will help local PTAs ensure their independent nonprofit business remains current with all IRS, state, insurance, and PTA requirements. We encourage you to include your entire board of directors in this work, to keep your membership up to date with your progress, and to record progress in meeting minutes.
Questions? Email vpsupportel@northshorecouncilptsa.org Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Council Level for judging!! CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented Northshore artists who participated in Reflections this year! The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2023-24 theme of "I am Hopeful Because..." Judging Results: There were 51 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging. There were also 9 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award. SAVE THE DATE:
2024 Reflections Reception Thursday, March 14, 2024
We are excited to share that the Northshore Council PTSA is a proud sponsor of the Northshore School District's 2nd annual Virtual College and Career Night. 2024 Virtual College and Career Night |
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Career Exploration Sessions
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Council has maintained a bulk mailing permit available for local PTAs to use, although it hasn't seen much use in recent years. We are conducting a survey to gauge the necessity of renewing the bulk mailing permit or letting it lapse. During the last General Membership meeting, a motion was passed to cancel the bulk mailing permit, with an amendment allowing Council to renew it based on survey results indicating a need from local PTAs. To share your input, please complete the survey here. |
Each mailing must contain no less than 200 identical pieces or 50 pounds. Contents must be the same in each mail piece. No personalization other than name and address can be placed on any piece. Bulk mailings must be properly prepared and presented to a Postal Unit equipped to process Standard Mail.
Northshore Council PTSA is seeking two or more local PTA/PTSA leaders to collaborate in researching and crafting a new Council grant focused on promoting equity within PTAs across the district. This grant will be in addition to our current grant program. Council's Co-VP of Advocacy, Holly M. will be leading the committee. Council would like to appoint members of the committee at its next board meeting on February 05, 2024.
If you are interested in learning more or ready to sign up, please contact Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
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For more information about the grants program, visit our Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program page.
Do you have an idea for a spring program you would like to bring to the Northshore Community? Maybe it's an educational speaker or a community event? Partner with Northshore Council and apply for a grant! No grant writing experience necessary! Submit Applications by Friday, January 26, 2024. Download Application Here |
Learn more about Northshore PTSA's Educational Speakers & Community Events Grant Program.
Questions? Email grants@northshorecouncilptsa.org
The Great PTA Sign-Up Day is January 31, 2024!
Northshore Council's goal is to grow our membership by 100 members in a single day!
By joining a local PTA (find yours here), a member becomes part of the Washington State PTA, the largest volunteer and child advocacy organization in the state. Our future leaders, innovators, and citizens are our children, and our children are given their best chances to succeed when we all work together. Members of the PTA provide a powerful and effective voice for all children. Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, can join PTA!
Council's Membership page - Find more tips and links to past articles.
WSPTA Membership page - Membership resources and leadership guides available.
Questions?
Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Kimberly Ortiz and Allison Torgesen
Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at nomcom@northshorecouncilptsa.org
Per the 2023-2024 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.
- Have two years of elected officer experience on Northshore Council PTSA;
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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