CA PTA 2011 Convention Handbook - Torrance Council of PTAs

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CONVENTION AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 REGISTRATION AND PTA STORE ARE OPEN FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SUNDAY, MAY 1 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PTA Store Exhibits (FREE entrance today only!) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Workshops 1:30 – 3 p.m. Bylaws Hearing Legislation Hearing Resolutions Hearing Student Orientation Town Hall Meeting with National PTA ------------------------------------------ FIRST GENERAL MEETING 4 p.m. Doors Open Entertainment 4:30 – 7 p.m. Business of the Association Procession of Board of Managers Posting of Colors Introduction of Board of Directors Introduction of District Presidents Jo Loss California State PTA President Report of Association Greetings: Charles Saylors National PTA President Registration Committee Report Rules and Regulations Report of the Nominating Committee Elections 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Election Polls Open † 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. PTA Store Exhibits ------------------------------------------ 8 – 9:30 a.m. Workshops 10 – 11:30 a.m. Workshops 1 – 2 p.m. Bylaws Hearing Legislation Hearing Resolutions Hearing ------------------------------------------ SECOND GENERAL MEETING 2:30 p.m. Doors Open Entertainment 3 – 7 p.m. Business of the Association Spotlight Awards – Units Annual Report Bylaws Committee Report Legislation Committee Report Introduction of Education Coalition Resolutions Committee Report Guest Speaker Anne T. Henderson Reflections Program Winners: • Music Composition • Dance Choreography • Visual Arts 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration 7 – 8 a.m. Special Breakfast Session: How can we raise the next generation of safe and responsible drivers? 7 – 8 a.m. Resolutions Hearing 7 – 8:30 a.m. PTA Store ------------------------------------------ THIRD GENERAL MEETING 8 a.m. Doors Open Entertainment 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Business of the Association Introduction of: Past State Presidents Membership Awards Resolutions Committee Report ------------------------------------------ 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PTA Store Exhibits 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Workshops 2 – 3:30 p.m. Workshops ------------------------------------------ FOURTH GENERAL MEETING 3:30 p.m. Doors Open Entertainment 4 – 7 p.m. Business of the Association Jo Loss, State PTA President’s Message “Sleep in for PTA” 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration 8 – 9:30 a.m. PTA Store ------------------------------------------ FIFTH GENERAL MEETING 9 a.m. Doors Open Entertainment 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Business of the Association Registration Committee Final Report Student Awards Founders Day Presentation Legacy Awards Executive Director’s Report Paul Richman Teacher of the Year Installation of Officers Carol Kocivar, State PTA President-elect’s Address Membership Challenge Invitation to 2012 Convention Anaheim Convention Center Opportunity Drawing Retiring of the Colors Adjournment ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ 7:30 – 11 p.m. DISTRICT & COUNCIL EVENTS ------------------------------------------ † Polls will be set up if more than one person is running for a position. ------------------------------------------ 7:30 – 11 p.m. CALIFORNIA STATE PTA EVENT BIG BEACH BALL Spotlight Awards – Councils Guest Speaker Reflections Program Winners: • Film/Video Production • Photography • Literature Resolutions Committee Report ------------------------------------------ 7:30 – 11 p.m. DISTRICT & COUNCIL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A SPECIAL INVITATION Jo Loss California State PTA President, 2009-2011 Are you ready for another fabulous convention? I would love to have your company at the 112 th Annual California State PTA Convention in Long Beach this year, April 28 to May 1. This is your best opportunity to learn, explore options and create a great PTA. Former first lady Barbara Bush once said: “You just don’t luck into things as much as you’d like to think you do. You build step by step, whether it’s friendships or opportunities.” Join us to build positive change by enhancing the lives of your children and families. Wow! Have we got opportunities for you! Every California State PTA Commission and the Legislation Team will be presenting workshops to meet your specific needs. The hot topics this year are parent engagement, bullying, foster care, male involvement, and a wide variety of workshops in advocacy, leadership, finance, and a lot more. You will have many opportunities for networking with others who share your passion for children and families, and go home re-energized by everyone’s enthusiasm. During the general sessions, your participation in the business of the association is critical to the work of PTA. Your voice is vitally important in establishing the direction and priorities of the California State PTA. And don’t forget, this is an election year for the state PTA officers. Come to convention to make new friends and take advantage of these opportunities. It will be fabulous! Kathy Stevenson California State PTA Vice President for Convention, 2009-2011 We are returning to Southern California this year, holding our annual convention at the Long Beach Convention Center. I’d like to thank everyone who turned in evaluation forms from last year’s convention. It really helped us plan for this year’s activities. We’ve kept what you liked and made changes where we could. A new feature we think you’ll really like is the multiple attendee registration discount. When you register up to five (5) full-time (non-student) attendees from your unit, council, or district you will automatically be eligible for a progressive discount, with a potential savings of up to $100. As requested in the evaluations, there will be a string of workshops specifically designed for council and district officers. We are also, bringing back the special event – we call it the BIG BEACH BALL. This is one party you won’t want to miss. Online registration begins on February 2, as does the mail-in service. When you register by March 31 you will receive your name badge and workshop tickets at an address of your choice. Be sure to stop by the Registration Booth when you arrive and pick up your voting card and special tote bag. The PTA Store and Exhibit Hall hours will have even larger blocks of time than during previous conventions for you to meet and talk with exhibitors. The Exhibit Hall will again be open FREE to everyone Thursday, April 28. Look for the “Convention-at-a-Glance” on the inside cover for an overview of our daily activities. The main purpose of our convention, besides offering workshops is, of course, conducting the business of the PTA. General Meetings will be in five (5) sessions. You will have the opportunity to vote for new state officers, see and hear the amazing California State PTA Reflections winners, listen to remarkable speakers, and take part in exciting debates. The Convention Commission and I hope you have an experience like you’ve never had before! 2011 California State PTA Convention — Registration Book 1
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