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2025 Council Nominating Committee Report

2/28/2025

 
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Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the Northshore Council PTSA positions for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee. 

The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025.

The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor at the meeting before the vote takes place. Per Northshore Council PTSA Policy, self-nominations may be taken from the floor during a virtual meeting. Self-nominations will be called for during the meeting on March 17th. If there is any contested position, we will proceed with a ballot vote. If no position is contested, we will hold the election by voice vote. ​
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Slate of Candidates:
In the 2025 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2025-2026:
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  • For the Office of President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of Secretary: Liz Wong
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Abby Polasko
  • For the Office of VP of Events: Ashley Russell
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Stephanie Sullivan
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Manognya Murukutla
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Elementary Support: Jennifer Drury
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Elementary Support: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Christine Roehnelt
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Call for Nominations: 2025-2026 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Committee

12/2/2024

 
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Join the Northshore Council Executive Committee and make a difference in your community!
Now is your chance to take your involvement to the next level and become a leader in Northshore Council PTSA.
Northshore Council PTSA is made up of volunteers from our Local PTAs and community that have chosen to use their skills to assist our community. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for Northshore Council PTSA's 2025-2026 Executive Committee. ​​Positions include:
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​President
First Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
VP of Events
VP of Communications
​VP of Advocacy
VP Elementary Support
VP Secondary Support
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Learn more about the job description for each position as well as qualification requirements below.

​Nominate yourself or someone who is passionate about education and dedicated to our community TODAY!
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
Nominations are due by February 14, 2025.
Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]

Qualification Requirements
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Per the 2024-2025 Council Standing Rules & WSPTA Uniform Bylaws (Article 5, Section 6):
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 for at least 30 days prior to election. 
  • Nominees must have been a member of a local PTA board of directors or Northshore Council board of directors for at least one term.
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 an elected PTA position for a minimum of 2 years with one year in a PTA 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 event, 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? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]

Still Seeking Nominations - 2024-2025 Council Nominating Committee

11/20/2024

 
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Power outages prevented us from electing our 2024-2025 Nominating Committee at the November 19th general membership meeting.

We are still seeking at least two more volunteers for the committee, and we will continue to seek self-nominations with the goal of electing our Nominating Committee at our January 21st meeting.
​If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2024-2025 Nominating Committee, please complete this Self-Nomination Form by Friday, January 3rd.
CLICK to complete self-NOMINATION FORM
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 2025-26.

Qualification Requirements:
  • No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
  • For a council nominating committee, the candidate must be a member of a local PTA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.
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!

Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Grace Jurado.

Second Notice of Election - 2024-2025 Nominating Committee

10/31/2024

 
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Northshore Council PTSA is hoping to hold an election for the three (3) positions on its 2024-2025 Nominating Committee during our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 19th.
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As of this date, 10/31/2024, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination. We will continue to seek nominations until Friday, November 15th in the hopes that we will have a slate to present at the Nov. 19th meeting. If we receive no self-nominations via the online form, we will call for nominations from the floor at the November meeting.
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 2025-26.

Qualification Requirements:
  • No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
  • For a council nominating committee, the candidate must be a member of a local PTA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election.
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!

Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA President Grace Jurado.

Join Council's 2024-2025 Nominating Committee

10/1/2024

 
​Northshore Council PTSA is seeking three (3) volunteers to serve on its
​2024-2025 Nominating Committee.
 
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​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 2025-2026.
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​If you are interested in serving on Northshore Council PTSA’s 2024-2025 Nominating Committee, please complete Self-Nomination Form by Wednesday, October 30th.
UPDATE 11/19/2024:
Due to power outages, we were not able to elect our 2024-2025 Nominating Committee at our November 19th general membership meeting. We are still looking for at least 2 more volunteers for this committee. We will leave the self-nomination form open until midnight, Friday, January 3rd. We hope to elect our Nominating Committee at our January 21st general membership meeting.
UPDATE 11/15/2024:
As of the close of the second self-nomination period, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination. We will call for nominations from the floor at the Nov. 19th General Membership meeting.
UPDATE 10/31/2024:
As of the close of the self-nomination period, we have NO candidates that have self-declared themselves for nomination.
We will continue to seek nominations via the online form until Friday, November 15th in the hopes that we will have a slate to present at the Nov. 19th meeting. If no candidates self-nominate, we will call for nominations from the floor at the meeting.
CLICK TO COMPLETE SELF-NOMINATION FORM
Effective candidates for the 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.
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The election of the nominating committee will take place at our November 19th Membership meeting. 

Please note: You do not need to be a Northshore Council PTSA Officer or board member 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!

Questions? Contact Council President Grace Jurado
WSPTA *Free* Training!
Finding Future Leaders and the Importance of Your Nominating Committee
October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00pm

This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so your committee has the tools to help them find your PTA’s future leaders!

Election of Council's 2024-2025 Officers

3/28/2024

 
Thank you to our hardworking Nominating Committee, Anna Jensen, Holly Muenchow, and Laura Staneff, for putting together the slate of candidates! At our March 18, 2024 General Meeting our 2024-2025 slate of officers were elected. 
Congratulations to Our Incoming 2024-2025 Officers!!
For the Office of President: Grace Jurado
For the Office of First Vice President: Diana Christiansen
For the Office of Secretary: Christine Roehnelt​
For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
For the Office of VP of Events: Melissa Bennett​ and OPEN
For the Office of VP of Advocacy: Terra Droney and Holly Muenchow
For the Office of VP of Communications: OPEN
For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: OPEN
For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: OPEN
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​​Council will continue to seek volunteers for the OPEN positions of VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support, VP of Secondary Support, and a Co-VP of Events with the goal of holding an election at our General Membership Meeting on May 20, 2024.

​Learn more about the open positions and consider self nominating to join the 2024-2025 Executive Board. 
  • VP of Communications
  • VP of Elementary Support
  • VP of Secondary Support
  • Co-VP of Events
Learn More and Self Nominate Today!
​Questions?  Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-President, Rachel Fitzgerald.

2024 Nominating Committee Report

2/29/2024

 
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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 2024-2025 Executive Committee. 

The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. WSPTA Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor* before the vote takes place. *Nominations from the floor will be conducted through an online submission form prior to the meeting. Please refer to our post on Self-Declaring for 2024-2025 Elected Board Positions for more information.
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Slate of Candidates:
In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
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  • For the Office of President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of Secretary: Christine Roehnelt​
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: Melissa Bennett and OPEN
  • For the Office of VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney and Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: OPEN
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: OPEN
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: OPEN
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2024 Nominating Committee Report

You're Invited! General Membership Meeting 03/18

2/13/2024

 
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​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.
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Please join us for our membership meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 via Zoom!
Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2024

6:30 PM Meet & Greet
7 PM Meeting Begins

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Register for Zoom Meeting Link: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduqorjgrGdVXE-PHC18F7bvkuHv8VUuK

Meeting Agenda: 
  • General Business
  • 2024-25 Northshore Council PTSA Election of Officers (View Nominating Committee Report)
  • Announcing Donut Forget! Complete Your SOA Contest Winner

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!

Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at [email protected].

Save the Date - View calendar for future meeting dates.

Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting.

Accepting Nominations for the 2024-25 Northshore Council PTSA until January 31

1/19/2024

 
Join the Northshore Council Executive Team and make a difference in your community! Now is your chance to take your involvement to the next level and become a leader in the Northshore Council PTSA.  
Consider nominating yourself or someone else by January 31, 2024 to be part of the Northshore Council Executive Team. 

Contact the Nominating Committee to learn more about the positions or read more here.
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Call for Nominations: 2024-2025 Northshore Council PTSA Board

12/6/2023

 
Join the Northshore Council Executive Team and make a difference in your community! Now is your chance to take your involvement to the next level and become a leader in the Northshore Council PTSA.
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click image for nomination form
Northshore Council PTSA is made up of volunteers from our Local PTAs and community that have chosen to use their skills to assist our community. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for Northshore Council PTSA's 2024-2025 Executive team. ​​Positions include:

​President
Secretary
Treasurer
First Vice President
​VP of Advocacy
VP of Events
VP Elementary Support
VP Secondary Support
VP of Communications
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Learn more about the job description for each position as well as qualification requirements below.
Nominate Yourself or Someone passionate about education, dedicated to our community today!
Click for Nomination Form
Nominations are due by January 31, 2024.
Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]

​Qualification Requirements
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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. 
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? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at [email protected]
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