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Monday, August, 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 🏝 Thursday, August 29, 2024 Topic: Changes to Standing Rules 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Office Hours on Thursday, August 29th, will be focused on Standing Rule Changes due to recently voted in WSPTA Bylaws.** Register for Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/NCPTSAOfficeHours |
Stay Tuned: Council will be hosting a Givebacks Roundtable before school starts. Information will be updated here and on our calendar when details are finalized.
Office Hours are 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 begin to navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization for the upcoming year. We hope you will join us!
If you have questions and need to connect with Council prior to this, please visit our Contact Page for a list Council Officers and their emails.
If you have questions and need to connect with Council prior to this, please visit our Contact Page for a list Council Officers and their emails.
Q: What do you do if you cannot find a candidate for a position?
A: Here are a couple of ideas to broaden your reach when searching for candidates:
- Be sure to market your PTA! Let your community know what your PTA is doing to support them, the school and the students. The more they know about you, the more likely they will want to join your awesome team.
- Reach out to incoming families! If you are a secondary school, reach out to your feeder school PTA’s to put the word out that you are looking for recommendations for nominations. If you are an elementary school, consider reaching out to families of incoming kindergarteners. Consider hosting Kindergarten Summer Playdates to get to know new families.There’s no better way to get to know a school and its administration than volunteering for a PTA position!
- Hold an “Open House” type event. Whether virtual or in-person, this type of event is great for introducing people to your PTA and answering questions about PTA elected positions and their functions.
- Make a personal ask. Do you know someone who you think would be great? Reach out to them and have a one to one conversation about why you think they would be the perfect fit.
- Advertise your search for candidates EVERYWHERE! Put it on your website, put it in your newsletter, post about it on all your social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.), send an email directly to your members, or even send snail mail (like a postcard) to your members. If you are looking for a school directory to help you connect to the families in your school, contact Council's Secretary to request one.
What if you STILL can’t find a candidate for a position?
- If there is an open position on your slate of candidates, you can leave that position vacant. At an in-person meeting, the president will ask if there are any nominations from the floor. In the case of a virtual election, there will be a period of time allowed for self nominations prior to the membership meeting that mimic the function of “nominations from the floor”. Someone may step forward.
- Consider whether you have enough time to continue your search. Can you send out another call for recommendations for nominations?
- If a position remains open, it is possible, depending on what is stated in your Standing Rules, for your Board of Directors to appoint a person into that position in the interim. The search for a candidate can continue with the hopes that someone can be elected at the next membership meeting.
- If you have some officers willing to stay on as interim, try again at the beginning of the next school year. People may be willing to jump into something new in September than at the end of a long school year when they’re looking forward to summer break.
Complete Council 2024-2025 Contact Form
Share this page or the link above and ask your incoming board to complete the form.
Share this page or the link above and ask your incoming board to complete the form.
Council Wants to Stay Connected!
Council connects and supports Northshore PTA/PTSA leaders in various ways, including:
Please have each member of your 2024-2025 PTA/PTSA board complete the Council 2024-2025 Contact Form by July 1, 2024, they serve on or as they are elected/appointed to your board. This includes positions such as the executive committee (elected positions), board members, committee chairs, etc. If you serve on more than one PTA/PTSA, please complete one time for each one.
This information is used exclusively by Northshore Council PTSA.
Council connects and supports Northshore PTA/PTSA leaders in various ways, including:
- Twice monthly Council eNews (read past issues)
- Event invitations
- Open Office Hours
- Timely information on specific programs (e.g., Advocacy, Reflections)
- And more!
Please have each member of your 2024-2025 PTA/PTSA board complete the Council 2024-2025 Contact Form by July 1, 2024, they serve on or as they are elected/appointed to your board. This includes positions such as the executive committee (elected positions), board members, committee chairs, etc. If you serve on more than one PTA/PTSA, please complete one time for each one.
This information is used exclusively by Northshore Council PTSA.
Share with the Incoming Board All the Ways to Connect with Council:
Facebook Groups for local Northshore PTA Leaders:
- Council 2024-2025 Contact Form
For local Northshore PTA leaders including executive committee (aka: elected positions), board members, committee chairs, etc.) - Council Email Contact List
- Northshore Council Calendar
- Northshore Council webpage
- Northshore Council Facebook page
- Northshore Council Instagram
- Council Office Hours (see calendar)
Facebook Groups for local Northshore PTA Leaders:
- Northshore Council PTSA Presidents (Current and Incoming 2024-2025 Presidents Only & Council)
- Northshore Council PTSA: Local PTA Leaders Hub (All Local Northshore PTA Leaders)
If you have questions about how to update contact information or how to connect with Council on Social Media, please contact our VP of Communications at [email protected].
Notice: Accepting Self Nominations for Open Positions
| Consider joining Council's 2024-2025 Executive Board! Self Nominate by Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Elections for VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support, VP of Secondary Support, and Co-VP of Events will be held at the General Membership Meeting on May 20, 2024. |  |
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Brief Job Descriptions (For a more detailed job description, click here.)
VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond.
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.
Co-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 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.
Co-VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration, and Spring Recognition Event.
Qualification Requirements
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules:
All Candidates:
Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
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;
- 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.
Questions about about open positions or elections? Contact Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
Click to view 2023-2024 Council Members' PTA Journey
Meet & Greet:
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 last membership meeting of the school year on Monday, Monday, May 20, 2024 via Zoom! Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting Monday, May 20, 2024 6:30 PM Meet & Greet 7 PM Meeting Begins Register for Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduqorjgrGdVXE-PHC18F7bvkuHv8VUuK Meeting Agenda:
Update 5/14/24: Second Notice of Election - Co-VP of Events The slated candidate is as follows: Co-VP of Events: Ashley Russell Please be advised that no nominations were received for the position of VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support, or VP of Secondary Support. Council will continue to seek volunteers for these roles with the goal of holding an election for it at a future General Membership Meeting. Virtual nominations for these positions closed on Wednesday, May 08, 2024. Since the position of Co-VP of Events was not contested, the election will be held by voice vote at the General Meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 7 PM. |
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].
Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting.
Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at [email protected].
Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting.
Northshore Council PTSA will be holding elections for six (6) of the positions on its 2024-25 Executive Committee on Monday, March 18, 2024.
 | 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 18, 2024. 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. Register for Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduqorjgrGdVXE-PHC18F7bvkuHv8VUuK |
Slate of Candidates:
In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
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
The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
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
The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Qualification Requirements
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules:
All Candidates:
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
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.
Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
| If you are interested in joining the 2024-2025 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Board, now is the time to self-declare! Northshore Council PTSA will be holding its 2024-2025 elections online on Monday, March 18, 2024. Northshore Council PTSA is opening up the floor virtually by using an online submission form. |  |
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 Elementary Support
- VP Secondary Support
- VP of Communications
- Co-VP of Events
Anyone who would like to nominate themselves for an elected position on Northshore Council PTSA for 2024-2025 can do so by completing the Self Declare Nomination Form:
Self Declare Nomination Form
(click above link for form)
Deadline for submission is no later than midnight on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Self Declare Nomination Form
(click above link for form)
Deadline for submission is no later than midnight on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
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 Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Slate of Candidates:
In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
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
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 Membership Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Slate of Candidates:
In the 2024 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2024-2025:
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
Qualification Requirements
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules:
All Candidates:
Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
Anyone self declaring for a 2024-2025 Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.
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;
- 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.
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.
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.
Questions about Self Declaring or Elections? Contact Council Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald.
Meet & Greet:
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 Register for Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduqorjgrGdVXE-PHC18F7bvkuHv8VUuK Meeting Agenda: |
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.
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.
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.
Contact the Nominating Committee to learn more about the positions or read more here.
Please join us at our next General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Meet & Greet:
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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Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:30 PM Meet & Greet 7 PM Meeting Begins Register for Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtduqorjgrGdVXE-PHC18F7bvkuHv8VUuK Agenda:
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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 of future meeting dates.
Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at [email protected].
Save the Date - View calendar of future meeting dates.
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