Annual Meeting is THIS Saturday!!

We're excited to see you THIS Saturday, May 18th, for Virginia PTA's 103rd Annual Meeting for a great day of collaboration, inspiration, celebration, PTA business, and fun!

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time!

Outgoing and incoming PTA officers and committee chairs in all PTA units across Virginia are encouraged to attend. School staff and administration are also welcome!

Registration details are below!

ADDRESS

•  Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

PARKING

• Turn onto Terminal Place. The parking garage is located between the Science Museum of Virginia and the Children's Museum of Virginia. We encourage carpooling because it's fun, economical, good for the environment, and parking space conscious.

ARRIVAL

• Doors open at 9am
• Enter through the front of the Science Museum through the big rotunda. We'll have someone inside to greet you, and direct you down the elevator to the Annual Meeting Registration Desk.

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear layers. As always at large gatherings, the temperature can vary.
• Bring some cash for the PTA logo store. We'll also be taking credit cards, but cash is easier if you just want a few small items.
• Pro Tip: Bring a phone battery charger. You might not need it, but they are always handy.

WHAT TO WEAR

• You'll see people wearing business formal, business casual, and matching spiritwear. So, wear what makes you comfortable. Lots of attendees wear their PTA (royal) blue to Annual Meeting!

FAMILY FUN TICKETS

• Science Museum: If you have family travelling with you who plan to attend the Science Museum, please ensure you purchase their tickets prior to Wednesday. Although you can buy museum admission on-site, you won't get the Virginia PTA discounted price.
• Kings Dominion: Invite your whole school community to enjoy PTA Day at Kings Dominion on Sunday!
• Visiting Richmond Guide

Tami Pyfer is a co-creator of the Dignity Index, an eight-point scale for measuring how we talk to each other when we disagree. 

Join us to explore the dividing power of contempt and the unifying power of dignity; and how using Dignity Index can guide our communications to solve challenges in our community. 

Tami Pyfer is the Chief of Staff and VP External for UNITE - a national organization seeking to ease division across political and cultural differences. Before her work with UNITE Tami served for 7 years as the Education Policy Advisor to former Utah Governor Gary Herbert, and she held local and state elected offices for 12 years: 8 years on the Logan City Council and 4 years on the Utah State Board of Education. Tami’s professional training is in Special Education and before her appointment to serve on the Governor's executive team she taught at Utah State University, preparing teachers to work with students with disabilities.

Tami and her husband Aaron live in Salt Lake City, Utah and are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents of 15. Tami has also served as President in her local PTA. 

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons serves as the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Virginia Public Schools.

Join us to hear what the Virginia Department of Education is focusing on for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lisa Coons has served in multiple leadership roles in K-12 education before being appointed the 27th state superintendent of public instruction by Governor Glenn Youngkin. She began her career in Ohio as a High School English teacher and served in rural and suburban communities as a principal, instructional coach, instructional supervisor and an Assistant Superintendent. She most recently served as chief academic officer for the Tennessee Department of Education, where she led all birth to grade-12 academic programming as well as leading the implementation of the Tennessee Literacy Success Act and TN ALL Corps, a pandemic learning recovery tutoring model. Coons has also led several schools out of continuous improvement as the Executive Officer of School Innovation in Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Coons comes from a family of career educators is proud to follow in her family’s footsteps and she holds a doctorate in education from Lipscomb University.

Let's talk! We'll have 20 collaboration tables where you can connect with other PTA leaders, share ideas, ask questions, and get inspired.

Visit with local PTAs to see what they've been working on this year!



If you are attending Annual Meeting, and would like a spot to share your flyers, yard signs, spiritwear, or sample activities, please sign-up TODAY!

Must be a PTA in Good Standing and be registered for Annual Meeting to participate. Registration does not guarantee a spot. You will be contacted to verify participation.

Visit with more than 25 partners to gather resources for your PTA.

Complete a Vendor Hall Bingo Card to win prizes!

Who should attend?

This is a great event to attend with BOTH outgoing and incoming board members as part of your transition to a new school year. Annual Meeting is a time to celebrate good work of the past year, and share ideas and resources as we plan for the upcoming school year - together. All units that received grants or awards this year from Virginia PTA or National PTA will be specifically recognized! School staff and administrators are also welcome to attend Annual Meeting to grow family engagement and support your volunteer community!

How Much Does It Cost & Who Pays?

Attending Annual Meeting (registration, hotel, mileage) is a PTA expense that should be included in your annual budget. By attending, you ensure your school and membership is represented in state-wide business. You also fulfill our shared mission of building strong family to school partnerships and advocating for student success by coming together to collaborate and learn. Your PTA can register a group of people, or, you can also register individually, and request reimbursement from your PTA following your reimbursement request process.

Who Can Vote for Our PTA?

We welcome your PTA or Council to send as many attendees as you like! Only those that your unit assigns as delegates or alternates may represent your unit for voting. The President or Secretary must complete the Delegate Credentials Form to identify who may vote on behalf of your PTA. At check-in, attendees identified as a voting delegates will be issued a voting card and a special voting ribbon.

What's For Lunch?

Please select your lunch during check-out. Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan Options are available. Lunch boxes include dill pickle, cookie, mint, chips, and a drink. 

• Garden Vegetable Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Club Sandwich (ham, turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, cheddar)
• Tuna Salad Sandwich (albacore tuna, mayo, celery, onion, relish, lettuce w/swiss)
• Southwest Chicken Wrap (chicken, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, cheddar)
• Vegetarian Sandwich (mushrooms, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, peppers, cheddar)

Where will I park?

Rest easy, there is a large, free parking garage adjacent to the Science Museum of Virginia!

See More Frequently Asked Questions on Our Annual Meeting Registration Page

As part of Annual Meeting this year, in addition to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding work you have been doing in your communities, we're also extending the celebration with a Family Day at Kings Dominion - that is open to ALL PTA Members!

You can purchase tickets for the Science Museum of Virginia on our Annual Meeting registration page.

You will receive your Science Museum of Virginia tickets at the Virginia PTA Annual Meeting Check-In Desk.

Please note your children should have responsible adult supervision in the Science Museum.

PTA leaders may participate in a 30-minute Communications Workshop led by a Kings Dominion Marketing expert who will share tips and ideas your PTA can use to grow family engagement and market your PTA. We'll also enjoy a 15-minute PTA Pep Rally with Snoopy.

$38/person admission/parking ($57 savings)

$50/person admission/parking/meal ($63 savings)

To access discounted pricing, use the link below

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