NJPTA Local PTA Updates 1/14/2019

NEW JERSEY PTA LOCAL PTA UPDATES

FIRST CALL TO NJPTA CONVENTION

For the Week of January 13, 2019

PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

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Thanks to our

2018 - 2019 Sponsors

Benefactor ($5,000+)

Key Supporter ($2,500)

Patron ($1,500)

Advocate ($500)

Partner ($300)

Associate of PTA ($150)

Friends of PTA ($25)

Robert Acerra

Rose Acerra

Karen Diggs

Lisa FAlco

Candy Fredericks

Doris Harris

Lynette Howard

Cathy Lindenbaum

Elise & Myron Miller

Laurie Palmer

Tezeta Roro - Realator

Chastity Santana

Mary Scout

Lois Testa

Donzetta Thomas

IPlay America, LLC

Check out this year's sponsorship opportunities by downloading our sponsorship form.

Contact New Jersey PTA:

8 Quakerbridge Plaza, Suite F

Mercerville, NJ 08619

Email: njpta@njpta.org

Telephone: (609) 587-0200

New Jersey PTA

2018 - 2019 Membership

2019 Leadership

Convention

Friday, March 22 &

Saturday, March 23

Ocean Place Resort & Spa,

Long Branch, NJ

Registration is Now Open!

Click HERE for full Convention Registration Booklet

Why Should You Be Part of the Full Leadership Convention Experience?

Click here to register!

Click here to book your hotel!

The Value of the New Jersey PTA Leadership Convention...

Let your voice be heard through participation in the business of our Association
Take part in workshops led by dynamic leaders to get up-to-date information to strengthen your PTA
Listen to fantastic speakers on STEAM, education, the arts and other hot topics
Visit exhibitors and gain ideas for fundraising, assemblies and more – free samples and prizes are just an added plus
Partner up with hundreds of others working on behalf of children and families
Experience unique special events and activities
Check out the amazing work of students – student achievements and Reflections artwork on display
Shop the PTA Store for the hottest "PTA" items
Recharge your PTA battery – leave leadership convention excited, exhilarated and ready to be the PTA BUILDER for the students at your school.

What do you get for your Registration fees...

Access to workshops and the Expo Center, discount tickets to special events, free breakfast on Saturday, Free Casino Night, an opportunity to meet National PTA and New Jersey PTA Board of Directors Members, opportunity to participate in activities and much more! Plus, you’ll be entered to win many exciting door prizes!

What does your Local PTA get?

Leaders who are trained in the best tradition of PTA, great ideas and assorted free samples from the exhibit hall, a voice in general meetings, and an opportunity to share best practices and challenges with PTA leaders from throughout the state.

Ocean Place Resort and Spa

New Jersey PTA has negotiated a daily room rate of $155.00 a night for a double room. This includes all taxes and fees. The fees include in-room bottled water, coffee and tea, use of fitness center and indoor pool and hot tubs and wireless high-speed internet.

The deadline to book your hotel rooms is February 28, 2019.

Convention Featured Speakers

Denise Sultz,

National PTA Secretary-Treasurer

Jennifer Skomial,

2018 - 2019 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year

Click HERE for more information on the speakers.

NJPTA encourages you to register early to guarantee your meal and rooming choices! All attendees must pay a registration fee and select a meal package or a la carte meals. To receive the discounted hotel room rate, hotel accommodations must be made through New Jersey PTA.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Fee is required for all attendees- we encourage you to attend both days and get the full convention experience. You may also choose to come on Friday or Saturday.

Registration Fee includes: all conference materials, convention souvenirs, one meal, one reception, workshops, exhibit hall pass, and so much more!

2 Days (Friday and Saturday)- $75.00

Includes:

registration materials

access to Exhibit Hall

Complimentary Breakfast on Saturday

Exhibit Hall Reception (with light refreshments) on Friday Night

One-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday)- $55.00

Includes:

registration materials

access to Exhibit Hall

Either Complimentary Breakfast on Saturday or Exhibit Hall Reception (with light refreshments) on Friday Night...depending on the day you register to attend.

MEAL PACKAGES

You will be hungry! Choose the discounted meal package that fits your schedule or choose meals A La Carte!

2 Day Meal Package (Friday & Saturday) - $125.00

This package includes: Friday Lunch, Friday Dinner with Casino Night, Saturday Lunch &

Saturday Awards Celebration Dinner

1 Day Meal Package (Friday Only) - $55.00

This package includes: Friday Lunch & Friday Dinner with Casino Night

1 Day Meal Package (Saturday Only) - $70.00

This package includes: Saturday Lunch & Saturday Awards Celebration Dinner

A La Carte Meal Pricing-

Friday Lunch - $38.00

Friday Dinner - $30.00

Saturday Lunch - $38.00

Saturday Night Awards Celebration Dinner - $45.00

To register online go to: https://leadcon2019.cheddarup.com

The deadline to register is February 28, 2019

If you have any questions on registration please call our state office at 609-587-0100...or e-mail us at njpta@njpta.org .

New Jersey PTA

Nominating Committee Report

The Nominating Committee has been hard at work, finding the best candidates to fill Officer Positions and Region Directors Positions for the 2019-2021 term. The committee met November 19 and conference calls on December 6 and 19.

On behalf of the committee members I am pleased to present the slate that we will be bringing forth at this year’s Leadership Convention.

Officer Positions, 2019 – 2021

President-Elect

Robert Acerra, Monmouth County

Vice President of Leadership Development

Sharon Roseboro, Burlington County

Vice President of Advocacy

Lynette Howard, Burlington County

Treasurer

Laurie Palmer, Mercer County

Secretary

Ginger Reinhold, Ocean County

Region Director Positions , 2019 – 2021 (Currently Six Positions)

Natalia Suarez, Bergen County

5 Positions Vacant

Individuals interested in running for the positions of President-Elect, Vice President of Leadership Development, Vice President of Advocacy, Treasurer, Secretary, or Region Director please see the “Procedure to Submit Name For Self-Nomination to an NJPTA

Board Positions” for information to submit your name to run for a position.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SELF-NOMINATION INFORMATION

2019 AWARDS SEASON IS HERE!

Local PTA units bring amazing, innovative programs and services to children and families every day. New Jersey PTA wants to celebrate the wonderful things your PTA is doing!

2019 Success Award Categories

Advocacy

Diversity and Inclusion

Male Engagement

Family Engagement

Membership and Outreach

Healthy Lifestyles

Environmental Awareness

Arts in Education

Communication (Website/Newsletter)

**Special Category**

The NJPTA President’s

‘Celebrate our Children” Award

Eligible programs took place during the calendar year of 2018.

Outstanding Educator Awards

New Jersey PTA wants to give your PTA the opportunity to honor an educator in your school district through the NJPTA Outstanding Educator Awards program. Nominate a Superintendent, Principal or Teacher who plays an important role in the success of your PTA.

CLICK HERE FOR AWARDS PACKET

Questions? Email awards@njpta.org

Mid-Year Membership Check-In

National PTA provides this great mid-year status email template . Customize it to promote your unit to your local membership!

Don't Forget! Your next membership payment is

due by January 15 in order to stay in good standing.

2018 - 2019

New Jersey PTA

Membership Incentives

Local PTAs must be in Good Standing in order to qualify for the incentive prize.

January 2019

Terrific Teacher & Super Staff

Register and pay dues for Teachers and School Staff Members representing at least 75% of the Total Number of School Employees by January 31.

*Identify members “Teachers / Staff” as Membership Type in MemberHub by January 31, 2019

*PLEASE NOTE: You must Enter a value once in the “Total Number of School Employees” Field HERE

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE INCENTIVES

FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR!

New Jersey PTA is proud to introduce VoterVoice

VoterVoice will help facilitate online advocacy and communications between voters and their elected officials, organizations and their advocates. Giving your voices an edge and to make sure our decision makers hear our “OneVoice” for all children. Please take a moment to register for this “free” resource so that you can reach out to your legislators and join in on all our advocacy campaigns and call to action.

https://www.votervoice.net/NJPTA/Register

We are excited to reveal the E-Learning Option for our Local PTA Training Requirement. Please see below and download the flier and ensure that all ELECTED officers of your PTA complete the training by March 31, 2019.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL VERSION OF ONLINE TRAINING INFORMATION

Reminder: As per the New Jersey PTA Local PTA Standards of Affiliation- ALL LOCAL PTA ELECTED OFFICERS must participate in a Training Session .

Does your unit or council need assistance with training? Contact New Jersey PTA Vice President of Leadership Development Robert Acerra for help!