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Officer and Chair Training

Leadership Orientation Training

Resource Fair

September 10, 20118:00 am— 4:00 pm

Professional Development Center3150 McCart

Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Hosted by Fort Worth ISD Council with

White Settlement ISD Council

Questions? Call Faye D. Watson, President FWISD Council of PTAs at

(817) 535-1278 or email [email protected]

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(Spanish Translation Available: Advance notice required. Please call Faye D. Watson,FWISD Council of PTAs President at 817- 535-1278.)

What is Officer & Chair Training?Welcome to Officer and Chair Training. One of the benefits of PTA is that Boardmembers are supported by training each year. On this Saturday, we provide two (2)types of classes:

Leadership Orientation Training (LOT)Our updated Bylaws require that all Board members (which includes elected andappointed Officers and Chairs) must be a graduate of the Texas Leadership OrientationClass or have completed the course by October 15 after their election. Once you havethis training, you do not need to repeat it. Members become aware of PTA philosophy,policies, procedures, and requirements involved with this 501(c)(3) organization.Preregistration is recommended although on-site registration will be available. Simplyfill out the attached registration form and mail with payment. Members should arrive 20minutes early to get their badge and materials. Late arrivals must wait for anothersession. Cost is $6. Time is 2 hours.

Free WorkshopsWhether you need to take the required Leadership training or not, we hope you willattend our free workshops. Throughout the day we provide officer specific training aswell as topics of current interest to PTA members. In addition to Texas PTA specifictraining for Presidents, Treasurers, Parliamentarians, Membership/Volunteer/Fundraising/Newsletter/Website Chairs, we also have presenters for other areas such asboard insurance, Bylaws, Programs, and parenting. New this year, you can attendsessions on “Social & Media Networking”, “40 Developmental Assets”, and a father

involvement group—”WatchD.O.G.S.” We encourage Board members to cross train.

Training Schedule—September 10, 2011

8:00— 4:00 Resource Fair Exhibits8:00— 1:00 Leadership Orientation Training (LOT) Check-In9:15— 9:45 Regular Meeting for FWISD Council (Rm. 235) and,

Regular Meeting for White Settlement ISD Council (Rm. 239)

10:00—12:00 Leadership Orientation Training (LOT), Presidents, Treasurers,Websites

10:00—11:00 Session I11:00—11:30 Break11:30—12:30 Session II12:00— 1:00 Lunch1:00— 3:00 Leadership Orientation Training (LOT)1:00— 1:45 Session III1:45— 2:15 Break2:15— 3:00 Session IV



Workshop Descriptions

Session I 10:00—11:00

Membership—Basics, Room 232, Catherine Carlin, Texas PTA Area 16 President Learn the basics of PTA

membership— Recruit, Record, Report, Recognize, and Retain. This workshop is a must for themembership planning team.

Aim for Success, Room 239, Marilyn Morris, Founder-President Aim for Success Does the thought of talkingto your child about sex make you uncertain about what to say? Learn easy, creative ways to talk tochildren of all ages about this sensitive subject from a presenter who has empowered parents across the

country.

Parenting with Love and Logic, Room 235, Jim Hudson, Quality Resources Unlimited Do you need tools

and tips for teaching your children how to take responsibility? Using Love and Logic techniques, parentsand teachers learn to hold kids accountable with empathy instead of anger. This valuable message isfocused on more effective parenting and teaching while maintaining your sense of humor. You will learn

how to avoid power struggles and give children responsibility for their own actions.

Session I 10:00—11:00 Membership Basics Aim for Success

Parenting with Love and Logic

Session II 11:30—12:30 The Benefits of Membership Programs & Council Delegates WATCH D.O.G.S. DadsOf GreatStudents

Session I - II 10:00—12:00PresidentsWebsites

TreasurersLeadership Orientation Training (LOT)

Session III 1:00—1:45 Bylaws & Standing Rules Secretary Basics

Volunteers -Boosting Parent Participation To Tax or Not To Tax

Session IV 2:15—3:00 Parliamentarian ( recommended for Presidents

and Parliamentarians )

40 Developmental Assets Family Friendly Fundraising Reflections in Your School Social & Media Networking

Session III - IV 1:00—3:00Leadership Orientation Training (LOT

Training & Workshop Schedule



Session II 11:30—12:30

The Benefits of Membership Room 232, Catherine Carlin, Texas PTA Area 16 President What is the value of

PTA membership? All members and PTA leaders are encouraged to discover the many benefits andresources of membership, the positive impact of PTA, and strategies to promote that value to others.

Programs and Council Delegates, Room 239, Faye D. Watson, FWISD Council of PTAs President Ready.

Set. Achieve! Parent education is a core principle of PTA and one of the most important services thatyour PTA can provide. Explore the range of programs available from Texas PTA. Council Delegates willlearn their duties and the vital role they play on their Board.

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students), Room 235, Scott Brody, National Coordinator, WATCH D.O.G.S.

Get your All-Star Dads program off to a great start with WATCH DadsOf GreatStudents! Hear the step-by-step process for getting started, promoting and maintaining this father-focused volunteer system.

Session I & II 10:00—12:00

Presidents – Basics, Room 230, Darlene Shue, Texas PTA Area 17 President Being president is about

leading others to become passionate about the mission and vision of PTA. Learn the tools you will need to

develop relationships, manage volunteers and create a successful, efficient PTA. Bring your Local PTAbylaws for reference.

Websites Using Texas PTA/Parent Teacher Network (PTN), Room 231, Michelle Nusrallah , FWISD

Council of PTAs Website & Newsletter Gold Award winner Bring your PTA into the 21st century and take

advantage of what technology has to offer. To help your PTA become more efficient and more

professional, Texas PTA has teamed up with the Parent Teacher Network (PTN) to offer you a simple PTAwebsite hosting and application. Learn how to use PTN to post news, keep a database of members, email

members, do surveys. This Fall TXPTN will launch a brand new look. Get started today!

Treasurers – Basics, Room 240, Renee Walker, Texas PTA Leadership Chair, and Lisa Savage, FWISD Council of

PTAs Parliamentarian The treasurer position is critical in realizing the goals of any organization, but PTA

has all the information and resources you need to be confident and successful! From writing checks to

making deposits and beyond, learn the ins-and-outs of being a PTA treasurer.

Leadership Orientation Training (LOT), Room 240, Karen Martin, Texas PTA Secretary and Chris Zimmer,

Texas PTA Region V Vice President Now required for ALL Board members.

Session III 1:00—1:45

AIM, The How, What, When, and Why of Insurance, Room 231, Cissy Heine, AIM Insurance What is

your backup plan? Your PTA event is decorated, the kids are laughing, the fundraiser is making money,everyone is happy! But then someone gets hurt and they need help with medical bills. Now what?

Learn what insurance you need to protect your PTA and Board.

Bylaws and Standing Rules – Basics, Room 230, Debra Nyul, FWISD Council of PTAs VP

Presidents and Parliamentarians are strongly urged to attend. Our governing documents are the building

blocks of a successful PTA. Learn how your bylaws and standing rules can be an asset, rather than an

obstacle. Review the steps to updating these documents.

Secretary – Basics, Room 232, Karen Martin, Texas PTA Secretary The secretary position has wide-

ranging responsibilities, requiring much more than simply being present at all board meetings.Secretaries should play an active role in communicating proper notice of any meetings and the

distribution of necessary materials, such as agenda and minutes. Learn the tools of the trade to protectyour PTA with accurate and comprehensive meeting records.



Session III (Cont’d from Previous Page)

To Tax or Not To Tax, Room 243, Renee Walker, Texas PTA Leadership Chair, and Lisa Savage, FWISD Council of

PTAs Parliamentarian Are you unsure of when your PTA should collect and remit sales tax? Learn the

rules and regulations to keep your PTA in compliance with state requirements and the correct way toaddress sales tax issues when they arise.

Volunteers, Room 239, Karen Bantuveris, CEO VolunteerSpot Get the school year off to a great start with

maximum parent participation! Hear success stories, best practices, and tips for engaging a diverseparent population, and building participation and ownership in your school community throughout theyear.

Session IV 2:15—3:00

40 Developmental Assets, Room 235, Jackie Green-August, FWISD Student Engagement School Completion

The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence

choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. Grounded in extensive

research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the Developmental Assets represent the

relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need in order to avoid at-riskbehavior. Because of its basis in research and its proven effectiveness, this framework has become the

single most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States.

Parliamentarian – Basics, Room 230, Debra Nyul, FWISD Council of PTAs What every President,

Parliamentarian, and Executive Board member needs to know. Learn these basic parliamentaryprocedures to make motions, amendments, and time keeping easy. Get the tools you need to handle PTAbusiness effectively and efficiently. (Strongly recommended for Presidents and Parliamentarians.)

IRS 990s & Schedule A, Room 243, Renee Walker, Texas PTA Leadership Chair, and Lisa Savage, FWISD

Council of PTAs Parliamentarian Do your hands shake and heart race when you hear the words "IRS"? No

worries! Come to this workshop to learn how to complete the 990 EZ & Schedule A.

Family Friendly Fundraising, Room 232, Faye D. Watson, President of FWISD Council of PTAs Children are

not door-to-door sales people! Learn fun and innovative ways your PTA can incorporate family

engagement into your fundraising activities. Pick up tips on basic fundraising do’s and don’ts to makeyour plans as smooth as possible.

Reflections, Room 231, Darlene Shue, Texas PTA Area 17 President “Diversity Means” is this year’s

inspiration. Go step-by-step through the process of participating in the Reflections program. Receive theresources to have a successful, rewarding Reflections at your school.

Social & Media Networking, Room 239, Karen Bantuveris, CEO VolunterSpot Use the social web to

amplify your voice and spark local action. Facebook, Twitter, blogs and more! Learn simple successstrategies and cautionary tales for using social media and free websites to reach more parents and

engage them in supporting our schools and children. Bring your smartphones, laptops or tablets for afun, hands-on, action-learning activity!

Session III & IV 1:00—3:00

Leadership Orientation Training (LOT), Room 240, Catherine Carlin, Texas PTA Area 16 President , and Chris

Zimmer, Texas PTA Region V Vice President Now required for ALL Board members.



Registration Form

Leadership Orientation Training (LOT)

This form must be received by September 5, 2011

September 10, 2011

Professional Development Center —

3150 McCart, Fort Worth, TX 76110Session I (10-12 p.m.) or Session II (1-3 p.m.)

All Local PTAs bylaws require that all executive board members (which includes elected,

appointed, and standing committee chairs members) be a graduate of the Texas PTA Leader

Orientation or complete the course by October 15. (ARTICLE VIII, Section 1)

Please plan to send as many officers and chairs to this course as possible. The cost for the

course is $6 per person and should be covered by the PTA budget. (If your Board members

would like to order lunch, please fill out the attached Lunch Order Form and send with

payment.) All fees are non-refundable, however, member substitutions or same day sessionchanges are allowed.

1) Make check payable to: FWISD Council of PTAs

2) Mail form and check to: Debra Nyul

2012 Wilshire Boulevard


Council: _____________ Local Unit Name: _______________

Board Member Name

LOT Training

Session I or II Circle if possible

I or II

I or II

I or II

I or II

I or II

I or II

Number registering: ______X $6 = ___

Questions? Call Faye D. Watson, President FWISD Council of PTAs (817) 535-1278 ([email protected]) Debra Nyul, VP FWISD Council of PTAs (817) 924-9926



Lunch Order FormThis form must be received by September 5, 2011

(Important: All fees are non-refundable, however, member substitutions for paid

meals on September 10 are allowed.)

Interested in eating while you are with us?

To help busy members, Z’s Café will provide delicious lunches for

attendees. Cost is $8 and must be paid in advance. Whether you are here

for morning or afternoon classes, this option is available.

Have your Board members select from the options below and then:

1) make check payable to: FWISD Council of PTAs2) mail check and form to: Debra Nyul

2012 Wilshire Boulevard


Board Member Name Meal Choice (A,B,C,D,E,F,G)

Z’s Café Meal Choices A) Chicken Salad Sandwich B) Chicken Salad on lettuce (gluten free crackers) C) Apricot Turkey Wraps D) Pimento Cheese Sandwich E) Ham & Swiss Sandwich F) Green Salad G) Z’s Pasta Salad (meatless)

All lunches include a Mixed Fruit Salad, Wrapped Dessert and Drink

Number of lunches: ___X $8 =____

Questions? Call Faye D. Watson, President FWISD Council of PTAs (817) 535-1278 ([email protected])

Debra Nyul, VP FWISD Council of PTAs (817) 924-9926

Council: ________________ Local Unit Name: ____________________

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