Message from the President

Stephen Rudy

The 118th Annual Idaho PTA Convention is just around the corner. Join us in person at West Ada Training Center in Meridian or virtually, on April 21, as we connect with PTA leaders, educators, and parents. We hope to reinforce our mission of outreach and impact in our school communities to make a difference for every child.

This invitation is extended to current and incoming leadership as well as all PTA members, whether they have children in the public school system or are community PTA members. Every member is important in the decision-making process of the Idaho PTA. Attendance and participation is a vital key to unit growth and development.

To be able to learn as much as possible you should bring as many members as you can.  Then you can divide and conquer, so to speak, by having someone attend the different workshops and share the information.  The convention gives all of the units in Idaho a chance to come together and share ideas and learn from each other Please share this information with your board, PTA members, and educators at your school. This year we will be electing new officers to the Idaho PTA Executive Committee, and will also adopt our budget for the year.

The Idaho PTA Board looks forward to having all PTA units represented at this year's convention. Don’t forget to encourage your PTA leaders to “Build your PTA with Idaho PTA!” More information can be at idahopta.org. Please put this on your calendar and make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces in Meridian. 

Join us for the

Idaho PTA Annual Convention

West Ada Training Center

1303 E Central Dr, Meridian, ID

Friday, April 21, 2023

Convention information and Registration

Message from Convention Chair

Jennifer Prudhomme

It’s the time where we are getting close to the end of the school year, PTAs are planning their last events of the year, and next year’s PTA boards are being elected. Don’t you wish there was a way to help the next board (or even yourself) be successful next school year? There is! Convention!

This year's convention will be packed full of learning, networking and fun! Our theme “Build Your PTA” is exactly what our convention is focused on. We will have training on basic PTA practices, growing engagement through social media, what you need to know to run a PTA, leadership training, and so much more! There will be a vendor expo and idea share, giving you time to hear new ideas and begin planning the next PTA year. And don’t forget elections! With your participation we will be electing the future leaders of Idaho PTA, who will shape how Idaho PTA serves local units for the next several years.

Please, come be a part of the best learning opportunity of the year and help your PTA build a better year one idea at a time. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Idaho PTA Board of Directors Elections:

The nominees for Idaho PTA Board of Directors to be elected at convention are:

President: Alexis Morgan

President-Elect: open position

Vice President of Membership: Cambrea Bowles

Secretary: Bobbi Gewalt

Treasurer: Leah Bonstead

Additional nominations may be made from the floor, provided nominees are qualified (is a member of Idaho PTA, has previous PTA experience, and meets other criteria listed in the Idaho Standing Rules, have given consent, and notification was given in writing (mail or email) to two (2) Executive Board members seven (7) calendar days prior to the day of General Session 1 of their intent to run. 10:00am MST April 14th.

If you have questions, please email [email protected]

Nominate your picks for Idaho PTA Teacher of the Year and Idaho PTA Volunteer of the Year (Nominations due Friday, April 7)

GOAL OF AWARD:

When parents are involved, children succeed in school. The Volunteer Award recognizes & honors outstanding volunteers who have given selflessly to make their school community a better place.

WHO SHOULD YOU NOMINATE:

Nominees should be someone who has made a positive impact on the school & it's students including achievement, mobilization & ongoing involvement.



Volunteer of the Year

Nomination Form

GOAL OF AWARD:

To recognize an outstanding Idaho educator who demonstrates professional excellence & represents the values of the PTA.

WHO SHOULD YOU NOMINATE:

A local educator must be currently employed in a PTA school or be an Idaho PTA member. Nominees may be educators for any grade, preschool through 12th grade.



Teacher of the Year

Nomination Form

Membership, Leadership Awards to be presented at Convention

Membership Awards: Tell your PTA's success story through your membership! Idaho PTA will honor those units with increased membership numbers for the 2022-2023 school year.

Leadership Awards: Your PTA story likely includes plenty of leadership opportunities. If you've served in your school's PTA for any length of time, chances are good you may qualify for one of Idaho PTA's leadership awards! Click on the links below to see how you can be recognized for your time and efforts in PTA!

Gold Key Requirements

Platinum Key Requirements

Gold Apple Requirements

A Thank you to our Convention Sponsors