The Focus Newsletter for June and July 2008

ELECTIONS

COUNCIL ELECTIONS were held on Monday, June 2.  The new officers of PTACHC will assume their office on July 1.  They are:

President -   John Hannay 
Exec. VP - Cindy Haller 
VP of Issues - Terri Chiu 
VP of Operations - Niles Morton
Treasurer- Amy Rivera
Recording Secretary - Venu Iyangar
Corresponding Secretary - Mollie Shea

Treasurer's Trove:

The end of the fiscal year is June 30^th.   As your last duty before you retire and turn the books over to the new treasurer or even if you are returning as Treasurer, per Maryland PTA bylaws and your insurance policy, there must be an audit (or really a financial review) of this year’s books.  This audit report must be presented to your membership at your first general membership meeting in the fall.  For more on Preparation for the Annual Review, go to our website at: http://www.ptachc.org/Cresources/treasurerguidelines/annualreview.htm. If you have any questions, please email the Council office at ptachc@gmail.com  

Secondly, did you file your PTAs Personal Property Return last April 15^th?  This is required of every PTA even though the PTA does not own property. The PTA is incorporated and must maintain good standing with the MD Dept. of Taxation and Assessments. To check on the status of your PTA, go to: http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/UCC-Charter/CharterSearch_f.aspx. Type in the legal name of your PTA

Leadership & Training Opportunity –July 26, 2008

 One of the greatest contributions the PTA makes to the community, aside from its education-oriented programs, is the training it provides for its leaders.  The PTA provides training and tools that can be carried over into other organizations.  Maryland PTA events are an opportunity to: 

• Gain valuable leadership skills
• Meet new and seasoned leaders,
• Network
• Learn more about timely issues
• Attend informational workshops
• Vote on issues that affect the PTA
• And most importantly, have FUN

Plan to attend the MD Summer Leadership Conference on July 26 at the Anne Arundel Community College.  There are 31 workshops to choose from.  For more information and to register MD PTA go to www.mdpta.org.  Click on the Calendar link. 

CALENDAR

June 30 - Close fiscal books and Prepare for audit/review.  This is required of your insurance policy and MD PTA Bylaws.

July 26   -MD PTA Summer Leadership Conference  www.mdpta.org for information

   Thank you for being an advocate for every child with one voice