Tip of the Week – August 4
Do You Know Where to Find Resources? Did you know we have a Leadership Guides webpage? Have you looked at it recently? When you click on the link you will be able to see all of the great handbooks and resources available to leaders to help you and your PTA be successful. However, you will…
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Tip of the Week – July 21
Utilize the Resources and Support Available to Your PTA As your board of directors starts planning for the new school year, we would like to remind you of the support available to you as an affiliated PTA with Washington State PTA. Region directors are volunteer leaders appointed to the position to represent local PTAs and…
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Tip of the Week – July 7
Stay Connected Summertime is certainly a time to recharge, slow down and enjoy extra family time. It is also important to stay connected to each other, to WSPTA, and to your school. Now is the time to make sure that your board is working together to discuss what to prioritize, new ideas for family and…
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Tip of the Week – June 23
Financial Review Every PTA must conduct a year-end financial review, as specified in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws. This is a PTA requirement, through the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation, required by fidelity bond insurance, and an important business practice. The year-end financial review should be completed no later than August 31 and should cover the period…
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Tip of the Week – June 9
Spring is a Great Time to Reflect Spring is a great time to reflect on the past year and contemplate plans for the new year. A great goal for the upcoming year would be to improve relationships and engagement between the PTA and the school. Working together for the success of all students will be…
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Tip of the Week – June 2
Board Retreats Taking the time to organize and hold a board retreat helps put your new PTA board on the same ship sailing for the same destination of success. Gathering leaders over break can infuse enthusiasm in the incoming board, giving them an opportunity to get to know one another and to think about their…
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Tip of the Week – May 19
Budgets Should Align with the Stated Purpose of Your PTA PTA funds must be spent on PTA purposes. Check to make sure that your PTA’s budget and activities are aligned with your PTA’s purposes. Each PTA submitted an IRS Form 1023 or an IRS Form 1024 when they applied for nonprofit status (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4)).…
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Tip of the Week – May 12
What should a PTA do if they have been unable to recruit and elect new officers this spring? As we continue to recover, this year has been another stressful one for families, and it may take some extra time to identify and elect a new board of directors. One question to ask is whether the current…
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Tip of the Week – May 5
Sharpen the Saw “We must never become too busy sawing to take time to sharpen the saw.” -Dr. Stephen R. Covey To sharpen the saw means to seek balance in your life and to take the time to enhance your tools to become more effective in your efforts. In our busy day to day lives…
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Tip of the Week – April 28
Gift Cards, Families in Need & Appreciation Gifts PTAs are currently in the season for volunteer recognition, staff appreciation, and plans for supporting families through the summer. Many PTAs are considering gift cards as community support, recognition, or gifts. For a PTA, using gift cards is not the simple solution many would like it to…
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