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The Communicator - January 2010

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Table of Contents

Bylaws Committee

01. Script for conducting elections [pdf]
03. You’ve been elected to the nominating committee [pdf]

Communications Commission

05. Picture yourself as a PTA photographer [pdf]
07. Public relations: Resources to use [pdf]

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

09. Diversity and inclusion: What’s the difference? [pdf]
10. Ways to make people feel accepted [pdf]

Education Commission

11. ‘Read Across America’ with Dr. Seuss [pdf]
12. Reader’s Oath [pdf]
13. EdSource 2010 Forum flier [pdf]

Finance Commission

15. PTA bonding frequently asked questions [pdf]
17. Beyond the Toolkit: PTA financial transaction procedure safeguards [pdf]
19. Hospitality, volunteer appreciation and personal gifts [pdf]
21. The five-minute audit for PTAs [pdf]

Health Commission

23. Green school cleaning supplies are safer for kids [pdf]
24. 2009-2010 School Wellness Recognition [pdf]
25. Healthy snacks for home and school [pdf]
27. CAHPERD Jump Event flier [pdf]
28. CAHPERD Jump Event [pdf]
29. Just one thing (NEDA) [pdf]
31. It’s time to talk about it (NEDA) [pdf]

Honorary Service Awards Committee

33. Honorary Service Award flier [pdf]
34. Honorary Service Award order form [pdf]

Leadership Services Commission

35. How leaders can nourish relationships [pdf]
36. Keeping meetings timely and on time [pdf]
37. Overcoming resistance to ideas [pdf]
38. Smart leaders support team member ideas [pdf]
39. Controlled debates can lead to new ideas [pdf]

Legislation Team

41. Examining legislative voting records [pdf]

Member Services Commission

45. Volunteer Tally Sheet [pdf]

Membership Commission

47. The ABCs of membership [pdf]
48. All memberships are equal [pdf]
49. Six things to promote about PTA membership [pdf]
50. 10 steps to membership success [pdf]
51. Family memberships must specify the numbers [pdf]
52. Membership cards – How to use … [pdf]
53. PTA – A century of commitment to children [pdf]
54. PTA: un siglo de compriso con la infancia [pdf]
55. You may be surprised to know that the National PTA … [pdf]
56. Se sorprendera al saber que la PTA Nacional … [pdf]
57. Prepare your mid-year membership campaign [pdf]
58. Prepare su campagna de afiliacion de medio ano [pdf]
59. Just Between Friends [pdf]
60. Un-remitted funds discovered after year-end? [pdf]
61. Benefits of PTA membership are numerous [pdf]
63. Benefits: Jamba Juice Appreciation Program [pdf]
64. Benefits: ‘Sip to Support Your School’ Jamba Juice flier [pdf]
65. Benefits: LEGOLAND supports PTA membership in California [pdf]

Scholarships & Grants Committee

67. Graduating high school senior scholarships [pdf]

Student Involvement Committee

69. Develop student membership [pdf]
70. Student membership dues structure [pdf]
71. Students! Why should you join your PTA? [pdf]


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