Resources available through PTA Council of Howard County

Treasurer Guidelines

• The Treasurer File Should Contain....
• Treasurer's Timeline
• Preparing for Annual Review/Audit
• Insurance and Incorporation Explanation
• What Records should my PTA keep

• PTA's tax exempt status is for INCOME tax vs. SALES tax.
  

• The PTA is not tax exempt from sales tax, and must pay sales tax on purchases.  However, if you turn around and sell the items you purchased, you can deduct the tax you paid on the purchases from the tax due on the sales.  There is a line item on the tax form for this.  The school is tax exempt.  The PTA is not tax exempt.

Forms

• New Officers Directory Transmittal Form word format
• Cash Disbursement Forms acrobat format
• Publication Guidelines
• Bylaws Template acrobat format The template is a fill in the blank template.
• PTACHC November 1st Dues Reminder Form

Leadership Training

• Why Send Delegates to Conferences?

Fundraising

• Guidelines  acrobat format

Programs

Reflections: Students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 may participate in the arts of literature, musical composition, photography, dance, film/video, and visual arts.

The theme for 2008-2009 program is "WOW......"

For the Reflections Book copy of the Program Guide click HERE.

PTA Council Scholarships

The PTA Council annually awards the following scholarships:

• 4 year Academic Scholarship acrobat format , word format
• 4 year Teacher Education Scholarship acrobat format , word format
• Dr. C. Ecker Community Service Scholarship acrobat format, word format
• M. T. Goedeke Trade & Technical Scholarship acrobat format , word format

More information is available from the PTACHC Treasurer and/or scholarship chair.

Scholarship applications for graduating seniors are available from each high schools guidance office beginning in December. A printable copy of the application can be downloaded in acrobat format

PTA Council of Howard County Awards

Maryland PTA Life Memberships: Each year PTA Council solicits nominees from the membership to honor with a Maryland PTA Life Memberships.  These are based on outstanding service to PTA beyond the local level. For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: acrobat format.

Joan Dykstra Advocacy Award is bestowed on an outstanding local PTA who has advocated on behalf of the children and youth in their community.  The advocacy may be at the local school level, county level or state level.  The PTA who receives this recognition will also be awarded $300 to use in their programs.  For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: word format.

PTA Collaboration Award is awarded to honor the work of parents and teachers working together to benefit students in one or more Howard County Schools.  It is hoped that this will encourage more parents to become involved in a positive teaming effort with the teachers in their schools. For a printable copy of the application click on the following link: acrobat format.

Perfect Attendance Award : PTA Council takes great pride in the consistent participation of its members.  Each year, PTAs with perfect attendance at General Membership Meetings receive a certificate suitable for framing.

Additional information on these resources is available at the PTACHC Office:

Contact us: Our office manager will be happy to assist you!

We are located at:

Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marble Faun Ct.
Columbia, Md. 21044
tel: 410-740-5153
mailto:ptachc@gmail.com