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Tools for Membership Planning

5/31/2020

These last couple months before the end of the PTA year are an important part of your membership year. Now is a great time to start laying the groundwork for a successful fall.

Two key resources to help you set up for a successful new membership year are your standing rules and the Membership tools available on the Leadership Guides page of the the Washington State PTA website.*️

Use the steps below and the suggested tools to help you move toward a setting up a successful fall membership campaign!

Find a copy of your PTA's standing rules and read through them. Have there been any changes? If memberships and prices are listed there make note of those so that you can make sure your membership forms match.
Review the concepts outlined in Membership Strategy that Works*️ and start thinking about how to communicate the value of your PTA to potential members.
Pick a unifying theme. Use the PTA Membership Drive Themes*️ guide as a source of inspiration and to help you get the most out of your membership theme.
Create a draft membership form for next fall. Use the Membership Form Quiz*️ to help you review your draft and make it even stronger.

And don't forget to take time to read the Membership Handbook*️! It offers a wealth of information about all aspects of membership and it includes a monthly calendar to guide you through the membership year.

Questions? Reach out to your Council VP of Support Elementary or Secondary for guidance.

*️ Note: Leadership Guides resources are password protected. The username and password info can be found in the latest issue of WSPTA's Leadership News or you can request them from your Council VP of Support-- Elementary or Secondary.

PTA Training Webinars with Northshore Council – June 8-11

5/31/2020

Current and incoming PTA officers, committee chairs and interested members are invited to join Northshore Council PTSA for 'Webinar Week'-- a series of FREE online training classes just for you! Eight different class options on a variety of topics will be offered online via Zoom, June 8th-11th.

Class schedule:

Northshore Council PTSA Training Webinar Schedule
Date	Time	Class
Monday, June 8	12:00pm	Membership: The Ask
		Meeting ID: 889 4015 0159	Password: 381863
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88940150159
	7:00pm	Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
		Meeting ID: 870 3517 7038	Password: 961799
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87035177038
Tuesday, June 9	3:00pm	Secretary: More than Minutes
		Meeting ID: 837 0434 5014	Password: 666115
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83704345014
	7:00pm	Treasurer Basics
		Meeting ID: 851 4308 8446	Password: 147897
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85143088446
Wednesday, June 10	12:00pm	I'm in Charge--Now What?
		Meeting ID: 858 0266 1048	Password: 881051
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85802661048
	7:00pm	The Effective Vice President
		Meeting ID: 836 2861 9337	Password: 281150
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83628619337
Thursday, June 11	12:00pm	Standing Rules
		Meeting ID: 848 4979 1975	Password: 594652
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84849791975
	7:00pm	Presidents: Plan to Succeed
		Meeting ID: 892 5231 9992	Password: 018654
		Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89252319992

You are welcome to take as many classes as fit your schedule and, because they are WSPTA approved, they will count toward fulfilling your annual training requirement for 2020-21.

There are some great benefits to attending a Northshore Council training session including:

Relevant and useful content,
Small class sizes,
Participants can see and interact with one another and the presenter via video and chat, and
You have the ability to ask your questions either by speaking them or by typing them into chat.

Please share this info with current and incoming officers, committee chairs and interested PTA members, and join us!

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Questions? Email Council President, Grace Jurado.

General Meeting - June 1, 2020

5/18/2020

Mark your calendars for our final Northshore Council PTSA General Membership Meeting of 2019-20! It will take place on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00pm via zoom (see meeting info below).

Topic: Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting

Time: Jun 1, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84148631357?pwd=YzY2cWlrNEpWM1BsQ25YdUUxSy9Zdz09

Meeting ID: 841 4863 1357
Password: available upon request**

**Password will be required to join the meeting.

In addition to all of the normal updates and information sharing, we'll be announcing this year's Council award recipients, including Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Advocate, Outstanding Student Advocate, Outstanding Service and Honorary Lifetime Membership! We hope you join the fun in celebrating amazing individuals and the end of a wild PTA year!

Questions? Please contact President Grace Jurado.

WSPTA Membership Awards, 2019-20

5/18/2020

PTA is a membership-driven association. Sustaining and growing membership builds PTA's power as advocates and change makers not only in your own school community, but also at district, state and national levels. WSPTA recognizes PTAs for their work growing membership as well as for achievements in membership.

Congratulations to our Northshore PTA/PTSAs that have earned
WSPTA Membership Awards in 2019-2020!!!

Membership Achievement Awards:

100% Membership Award
(The 100% PTA Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many members as there are fulltime enrolled students at the school associated with that PTA. This is the ultimate achievement in PTA membership and recognizes that every child in the school community has a paid PTA member to be their voice.)

Sunrise PTA

100% Staff Membership Award
(The 100% Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many school staff members as there are full-time certificated employees at the school. This award recognizes the value of teachers and school staff as stakeholders advocating for all children through PTA.)

Canyon Creek PTA
Kenmore Middle PTSA
Lockwood PTA
Skyview Middle School PTSA
Sunrise PTA
Westhill PTSA

Membership Growth Awards:

PTA Name	Bronze LY + 1	Silver 105%	Gold 110%	Platinum 120%
Sunrise PTA	x	x	x	x
North Creek High School PTSA	x	x	x	x
Westhill PTSA	x	x	x	x
Woodmoor PTSA	x	x	x	x
Crystal Springs PTA	x	x	x	x
Maywood Hills PTSA	x	x	x
Arrowhead PTA	x	x	x
Kenmore Middle School PTSA	x	x	x
Leota Middle School PTSA	x	x
Cottage Lake PTA	x	x
Kenmore Elementary PTA	x
Skyview Middle School PTSA	x

Many thanks to all of our amazing Northshore PTAs/PTSAs for continually striving for membership growth, helping us to have an even more powerful voice for our children!

WSPTA Outstanding Advocate, Nancy Chamberlain

5/17/2020

The WSPTA Outstanding Advocate Award was established in 2004 to recognize an individual for his or her statewide advocacy and commitment in helping to create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth. The individual should have furthered WSPTA’s policy positions (legislative principles, resolutions, and legislative issues) by activities such as, but not limited to, submitting policy positions, testifying on policy positions on behalf of WSPTA, or representing WSPTA on workgroups or coalitions.

This year's recipient is Dr. Nancy Chamberlain. She currently serves not only on the WSPTA Board of Directors as Finance Officer, but also as Northshore Council PTSA's co-VP of Advocacy. She has dedicated many years to being a voice for all children, mentoring advocates and PTA leaders, and being all-around awesome.

Heidi Baron Bennett, recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Advocate award, has graciously given permission to Northshore Council PTSA to share the speech she gave as she presented Nancy with the award at the 2020 WSPTA Convention.

Washington State PTA Outstanding 2020 Advocate Award

The Washington State PTA Outstanding Advocate award recognizes the individual who goes way beyond the call of duty at both the state and local level to advocate for the health, education and well-being for children and youth.

Our Outstanding Advocate for 2020 is a remarkable individual with a rich history.

This individual:

Has over 15 years volunteering and serving in leadership roles
Served as her local advocacy chair at all 5 of her kid’s schools
She also been a local president, local treasurer and many council positions including advocacy
Like me, she’s an east coaster who got involved with advocacy after learning about ed funding
Learning about the school levy campaign at her local PTA meeting, she jumped into the simple majority for levy campaign with both feet and hasn’t looked back from realizing PTA’S powerful voice for kids
She’s often referred to as “an education google” because she has so much info both in her head and at her fingertips
She’s been on many local district task forces -- later start times, middle school honors, highly capable, keeping 5th grade camps, grade reconfiguration, and others programs that benefit all kids, not just her kids.
She’s extremely well respected by her local school district superintendent, the staff and can often be seen toting around large binders of background info.
Her advocacy extends beyond PTA and she never shies away from leadership roles. She’s served as a leader in Girl Scouts, and served her local community as an elected precinct committee officer.
She has a powerful presence in her community. She co-founded and still co-moderates a district-wide social media group that helps keep communication transparent in her school district. This group inspired other advocates to start their own local district wide online groups.
She’s has the fastest thumbs on the internet, day or night and averages 3.5 second response time for a like and 1.5 seconds for a frown

- Do you know who this is yet? Raise your hand if you do.

She is a relentless advocate for children who has worked on the local School bond and levy committee
She’s no stranger to testifying in front of school boards, the legislators or other decision-making bodies. Her comments are always on point and very well respected by all.
This individual is comfortable in many settings whether hiking in the wilderness, boating on the sound, chairing a PTA committee meeting, teaching in a classroom, staying on top of social media, or smiling while meeting with friends…all the time advocating for those in need and those who cannot advocate for themselves, Washington’s children.
She firmly believes wine and coffee are food group and is dedicated to meeting the daily recommended intake.

- Now, do you know who this is yet? Raise your hand if you do.

She’s said that I was her mentor but I’ve learned so much for her! We’ve mentored each other for years.
She was a recent WSPTA Advocacy Director who helped reinvent Legislative Assembly with presentations and more opportunities to caucus.
She’s never turned down an opportunity to identify and fix a problem. She goes the next steps to develop a fact sheet so everyone will have the information and benefit.
She has made a difference for the children in her home, the children of Woodinville, the children of Northshore School District, the children of Washington State and all children in the United States, and she’s not done yet!

Please join me in recognizing our 2020 Washington State PTA Outstanding Advocate, a past Washington State PTA Advocacy Director and current Washington State PTA Finance Officer, Dr. Nancy Chamberlain.

--
Heidi Baron Bennett
May 16, 2020
WSPTA Convention

We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and tireless advocate working for our children in Northshore and beyond!
Congratulations to WSPTA's 2020 Outstanding Advocate,
Nancy Chamberlain!
🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to our Award Winning Northshore PTAs!

5/17/2020

Each year, Washington State PTA recognizes the work of individuals, PTAs and Councils across the state via a variety of awards, including Leadership Academy and the Awards of Excellence Program. Some of our amazing Northshore PTAs submitted applications and were recognized for their efforts at the 2020 WSPTA Annual Convention in May.

Awards work to celebrate the efforts of local PTAs and Councils in a variety of different areas. The criteria reflect a strong knowledge and application of best practices and the submission process can be rigorous. These awards are truly reflective of the dedication and strength of these PTAs and the powerful contributions they make in their communities.

This year's recipients included:

Outstanding Website

Canyon Creek PTA (Gold)
Northshore Council PTSA (Gold)
Fernwood PTSA (Silver)

Outstanding Communication

Canyon Creek PTA (Gold)
Fernwood PTSA (Gold)
Northshore PTSA Council (Gold)

Outstanding Newsletter

Northshore PTSA Council (Gold)
Fernwood PTSA (Silver)
Canyon Creek PTA (Bronze)

Standards of Excellence

Canyon Creek PTA (Gold)
Fernwood PTSA (Gold)
Skyview Middle School PTSA (Gold)

FACE (Family and Community Engagement)

Canyon Creek PTA (Gold) – for the development of their Comfort, Care and Coping (CC&C) box for events which works to support positive and inclusive learning environment by offering supportive outlets to those that need them.
Hollywood Hill PTA (Gold) - for their Community Culture Night which brought together families, teachers and students for a evening of sharing, connecting and fun.

PTAs Taking Significant Action

Fernwood PTSA (Gold) – for the expansion of their Science Olympiad program to be open to all elementary students across Northshore School District

Leadership Academy Program –
(Recognizes and acknowledges leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association.)

Robin Zaback – Skyview Middle School PTSA, 6.10.69 – Silver
Liz Nord – Kenmore Middle School PTSA, 6.10.60 – Bronze & Silver

Congratulations to our award-winning Northshore PTAs!!!

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