Wisconsin PTA 105th Annual Convention/Business Meeting Eau Claire, WI April 25-27, 2014 The Metropolis Resort 5150 Fairview Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-852-6000 $104.99 Room Rate! Say you’re with the WI PTA Convention to get the special room rate. We are looking forward to having you join Wisconsin PTA for our 105th Annual Convention and Business Meeting. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to have fun, meet new friends, celebrate PTA accomplishments, participate in leadership training, enrich your PTA, and network with fellow PTA members across Wisconsin. Our convention is also where you, our members and delegates, vote on: Resolutions (issues you want us to advocate for that affect children throughout the state) WI PTA Bylaw Changes Just like your local meetings, we hold our annual meeting of the association each year during our convention. We welcome and encourage representation from ALL Wisconsin PTAs. Please make sure your PTA’s voice is represented. Each unit receives 1 vote for the president and 1 additional vote for every 25 members. Voting delegates must have the credential section signed on their registration form by a local unit president to vote. Unit voting quotas will be filled on a first come-first serve basis upon registration. Mark your calendars and join us as we expect the unexpected on our road trip to the Metropolis in Eau Claire! Ellen Chicka Wisconsin PTA President CONVENTION OVERVIEW FRIDAY 4/25 4:00-7:00 Registration 5:00-8:30 6:00-7:30 Vendor Fair Leadership Training Check out all the great things we have to offer! SATURDAY 4/26 8:00-12:30 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:30 9:00-9:45 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30 12:45-2:45 3:00-4:00 4:15-6:00 6:45-9:00 Registration Auction Drop Off & Store/Auction/Wall of Fame Emergency Resolution Drop Off Convention Kick-off Workshop 1 Store/Auction/Wall of Fame Open Lunch-FREE, Sponsored by AIM Insurance General Session 1 Workshop 2 General Session 2 Banquet Sunday 4/27 7:30-9:00 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:45-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:45-1:30 Registration Store/Auction/Wall of Fame Open Workshop 3 Store/Auction/Wall of Fame (Final bid@ 10:30) General Session 3 General Session Takedown/Load Van Reflections Registration/Ice Cream Social Communication is critical to a successful PTA and Wisconsin PTA is here to help! Monthly Newsletters E-mail Alerts September Kick Off Mailing Fall Leadership Training January Mailing Annual Convention www.wisconsinpta.org www.facebook.com/WisconsinPTA https://twitter.com/WisconsinPTA The 105th Annual Wisconsin PTA Convention Expect the Unexpected on Your Road Trip to Eau Claire, WI The WI PTA Convention is a GREAT opportunity for PTA Members and the Community to: Experience Fabulous Speakers - National PTA President-Elect Laura Bay, Mary Anderson-Petroske, and more. Attend Interactive Workshops & Trainings – Science Is Fun, Cable Natural History Museum, Building for success: Exploring Leadership Styles, Volunteering, Milkin Marking: Play 60, How to Keep Your Unit In Good Standing, Meeting the needs of Special Education Families Meet your Wisconsin PTA Board of Directors & National PTA Representatives and ask questions! Discover Programs, Resources & Ideas – about IRS Non-Profit Obligations/ Compliance, Education, Health & Welfare, Family Involvement, Advocacy, Finance & Fundraising Best Practices, Common Core Standards, Inclusiveness, Running Your PTA, Volunteer Management, and PTA Services. Network with other PTA Unit and Council Leaders Become Updated about Past, Present, and Future Legislative Activity Get to know our Partners, Sponsors, and Vendors Tour our Vendor Expo, Silent Auction, and PTA Store Participate in the Business of Wisconsin PTA - See what Wisconsin PTA does, vote on what you want us to legislate for Receive Awards, Recognition & Honor the Reflections Art Program Winners Be Inspired, Have Fun, Win Prizes, Network and Much, Much More…….. Plus……Enjoy a wonderful stay at the Metropolis Resort This resort features sophisticated dining and deluxe on-site amenities including New Renovations to Chaos Water Park and Action City Family Fun Center. Wisconsin PTA 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102 Madison, WI 53704 (608) 244-1455 [email protected] Convention Book Advertising Opportunity Take this opportunity to congratulate a Reflections winner or recognize a special person, PTA program or unit by advertising in the 2014 convention program. All participants of the annual Wisconsin PTA Convention at the Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will receive this book. This program book lists all scheduled activities and is used as a guide book. Ads are printed in black and white only. Electronic ads need to emailed in PDF or Word format to [email protected]. Hard copies that are mailed in should be printed out in GRAYSCALE format. Payment (made payable to Wisconsin PTA) AND Materials must arrive at the Wisconsin PTA state office by March 31st. Please include your name, contact information, name of your PTA, and the ad size. Questions may be directed to the state office by calling (608) 244-1455. Our mailing address is: 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102, Madison, WI 53704 Full Page ¼ Page $20.00 approx. 3 ½ x 4 ¾ inches $45.00 approx. 7 ½ x 9 ¾ inches ½ Page $30.00 approx. 7 ½ x 4 ¾ inches Laura Bay, National PTA President-Elect Keynote Speaker Laura Bay was elected and installed as the National PTA® President-elect at the June 2013 National PTA Convention. Prior to her election, she served a two-year term as SecretaryTreasurer and served on the National PTA Board of Directors and on the finance and field service committees. In 2007–2009, she also served on the organizational viability committee for National PTA. Bay is a passionate advocate for education and children’s issues and believes that PTA® is the organization which actively supports and promotes parent, teacher and community involvement in child and education issues. Ever since entering a kindergarten classroom with her oldest son more than 20 years ago, Bay’s dedication to PTA has become a passion. Bay was involved in local unit, council and regional PTA activities for many years and served in a variety of PTA positions—from committee member/chair to president. She was also an active parent at each school building and at the district level—serving as a parent voice at staff meetings and on budget committees. She believes that the power of this association is found in the passionate and diverse volunteers who share a common desire to reach out and engage parents, support their community in voicing their needs concerning education and health and safety issues and grow as leaders prepared to advocate anywhere, at any time. As the Washington State PTA president in 2007–2009, Bay focused on developing leadership potential at all levels of PTA and facilitated the search and hiring of a new executive director. Also, during her tenure as president she led the Washington State PTA in collaborating with other organizations in the successful passage of Engrossed House Joint Resolution (EHJR) 4204—Simple Majority Initiative. She also provided testimony before state senate and house committees, led a rally on the capitol steps and dedicated her time and energy in a statewide PTA campaign which led to the signing of HB 2261 (Basic Education Funding) with fellow education stake-holder organizations. Prior to serving as state president, Bay served on the Washington State PTA Board of Directors for six years as region director, secretary and leadership director. Bay and her husband Robert Bay have three adult children—Andrew, Matthew and Celeste. She has worked for the Bremerton School District as an educator and currently works in the district office as a coordinator for assessment and instruction. Bay and her husband make their home in Poulsbo, Washington where they enjoy time with family and friends. Mary Anderson-Petroske, Assistant Principal, Northern Lights Elementary, Superior, WI For the past 20 years, Mary has been immersed in the field of education as both a teacher and administrator. She has had the wonderful opportunity of working with students from kindergarten through college age. Over the many years of supporting students academically, behaviorally, and emotionally, she formed some theories as to what helps kids and people of all ages weather the tough times and face life’s challenges with success. When a local magazine contacted her school district to submit some insights into education, Mary and a colleague put together the article Five Ways to Empower Kids to Deal With Life’s Challenges. This article led to requests to share these insights with others throughout the community. Wisconsin PTA Convention Workshops Workshop Session I (Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 10 to 11 am) 101 Cable Natural History Museum-Katie Connolly, Naturalist/Curator The Cable History Museum is located in rural Northwestern Wisconsin, in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Come and learn how we can help achieve your school’s educational goals through our many programs, from on-site filed trips to off-site Museum Mobile Programs. We will even have a few of our animal ambassadors on hand to highlight our live animal programs! Join us to learn more about the Great Northwoods of WI and how we can bring it into your classroom! 102 Recruit, Retain and Recognize Volunteers-Matthew Van Ess, Health Educator-Marshfield Clinic The three R’s of volunteerism are vital to any organization that utilizes volunteers. But each local organization has different needs. Learn the basics of recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers, while interacting with your peers on different methods that may aid your local PTA. 103 Fuel Up to Play 60-Milkin Marketing-Rita Houser, Regional Program Mgr., WI Milk Marketing Bd. Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) is a nation-wide program designed to help students from kindergarten to high school “Fuel Up” (eat right) and “Play 60” (be active 60 minutes a day). Rita will give an overview of the program and Susan Leadholm, Fuel Up to Play 60 advisor, Black River Falls High School, will share information about their program. If you want to learn how to start a Fuel Up to Play 60 program at your school, or become involved, this is the workshop for you! Workshop Session II (Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 3 to 4 pm) 201 Science is Fun-Al Stawicki Looking for an exciting school program? Please stop in and meet Al Stawicki , a truly mystifying science-magician. Be ready for a fun-filled session of exciting experiments and entertaining demonstrations. Bring the kids and get ready to see flying toilet paper, giant smoke rings, disappearing water, magic coloring books, clouds of fire, towers of rising soda, floating beach balls, and maybe even an egg on fire! Don’t forget to sign up for our drawing of some great “Science is Fun” t-shirts! 202 Building for Success: Exploring Leadership styles-Laura Bay, National PTA President-Elect What makes a leader a leader? Learn the characteristic shared by good leaders and how leadership style can vary in different situations. Learn the how leaders influence their teams and how they f unction. 203 Meeting the Needs of Special Education Families-Deidre Roemer, Coordinator of Special Ed. This workshop will help parents with special needs children find supportive measures to help them deal with being a parent of a special needs child Workshop Session III (Sunday, April 27, 2014 – 9 to 10 am) 301 How To Keep You Unit in Good Standing—Penny Larson, Former WI PTA President This workshop will cover three important areas that treasurers and presidents need to know to keep their PTA safe and solvent. The main focus will be on what units need to do to keep their tax exemption and what will happen if they lose it. The attendees will then learn the dos and don’ts of electronic banking and how to keep your unit’s financial records and money secure online. Finally, the workshop will talk about how to keep not only the association’s finances safe, but also the treasurer’s reputation in good standing by avoiding 10 common mistakes that treasurers make. 302 Communication in the Digital Age –Ellen Chicka, Wisconsin PTA President This workshop will provide attendees practical ideas they can use in their units to increase and sustain members, increase volunteer participation, and build pride in their PTA as a whole through use of electronic and other communication sources. 303 Involving Students as Partners-Ellen Andrews, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator University of Wisconsin-Extension works to engage young people as partners with adults on boards, coalitions, event planning committees and many other settings. This session will focus on practical tools for getting started, particularly how adults can create a welcoming environment for youth to con tribute. The presenter is a county-based youth development educator who will share resources available through Extension in your own community. Join Join PTA’s PTA’s Take TakeAction Action Network Network Today!! Today!! http://capwiz.com/npta2/home/ Resolutions are important because they allow Wisconsin PTA to speak and advocate on specific issues that affect children and youth statewide. Once a Resolution is passed, we can speak on its behalf with the power of thousands of voices. The following Resolutions will be considered for adoption at the 2014 Annual Wisconsin PTA Convention. Please look them over and share the information with your membership so your voting delegates represent the ideas and concerns of your membership. The deadline for submitting Resolutions has passed but if your PTA or PTSA has an issue or concern that needs voice, there is still time to submit an Emergency Resolution. The criteria for writing an Emergency Resolution is the same as submitting a regular one with the exception that it is submitted directly to the Resolution Committee at the convention site. If any assistance is needed you can find the Resolution Handbook on our website or you can contact the Resolutions Committee and/or the state office at [email protected] 2014 – 01 OCULOLINCTUS AWARENESS WHEREAS The Oculolinctus (Eyeball Licking) becomes more prevalent among preteens and youth; and WHEREAS Oculolinctus can lead to the spread of ocular disease by transferring dangerous bacteria to the eye, causing infections including, but not limited to conjunctivitis, Chlamydia and/or Pink Eye; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers (Wisconsin PTA) and its constituent associations work to educate parents, teachers and the children and youth of Wisconsin as to the potential risks and dangers that partaking in the practice of Oculolinctus can lead to; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wisconsin PTA encourage all local units and councils to obtain and distribute information as to the care of children and youth who have been infected while taking part in this activity, including, but not limited to the spread and care of “Pink Eye.” 2014 – 02 HEADING PROTECTION WHEREAS In recent years concerns have been raised surrounding concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries sustained in sports and other activities; and WHEREAS Numerous repetitions of the soccer move known as “heading” are associated with adverse brain changes comparable to those found in patients with traumatic brain injury; and WHEREAS Multiple studies show that the more “heading” people did, the more likely they were to have abnormalities of brain microstructure; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers (Wisconsin PTA) encourage local units to examine existing school and school district policies and work with school officials to have protective headgear policies for all children and youth participating in soccer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wisconsin PTA encourage local units and councils to seek implementation of protective headgear laws for all children and youth with local and state political leaders. RESOLUTIONS-CONTINUED 2014 – 03 GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION WHEREAS Every day in the United States, approximately 300 people—including 65 children and teens—are injured or killed with guns in murders, assaults, suicides, and accidents; WHEREAS Approximately 500 men, women and children are killed with guns each year in Wisconsin; WHEREAS The U.S. averages nearly two school shootings per month – 18 in 2013 alone; WHEREAS Among high-income countries, the United States accounts for 80% of all firearm deaths—including 86% of women killed by firearms, and 87% of all children under age 15 killed by firearms; WHEREAS Gun violence disproportionately affects minority populations. For example, from 2008–2010, the firearm homicide rate among males ages 10–24 years was highest for African-Americans with 48.4 deaths per 100,000 population. The next highest rate was for Latinos (12.4); WHEREAS Gun violence drains our country of $100 billion every year in medical, criminal justice, and security costs; WHEREAS An estimated 40% of U.S. gun sales occur without a criminal background check. Eighty to ninety percent of likely voters in Wisconsin support background checks on all guns sales; WHEREAS While the Supreme Court has held that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms, the Court has also recognized that the Second Amendment allows for reasonable restrictions on firearms, including who can have them and under what conditions, where they can be taken, and what types of firearms are permissible; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: RESOLVED That the Wisconsin congress of Parents and Teachers (WCPT) support comprehensive and effective public policy measures, to reduce death and injury from gunfire: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT support legislation that keeps guns out of the hands of criminals and other dangerous people by closing gaps in the background check system, including requiring criminal background checks for all gun sales; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT along with other constituent organizations advocate for legislation at the local, state, and federal level regarding gun violence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT support legislation that ensure gun-free learning environments for students; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT support legislation to establish product safety oversight of guns and ammunition; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT work with school districts to develop school policies that will educate school employees, students and the community at large on gun violence on school campuses; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT support educational campaigns encouraging local efforts to prevent and reduce gun violence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the WCPT support educational campaigns aimed at ensuring parents understand the importance of preventing child access to firearms. Wisconsin PTA Reflections Art Program 2013-14 “Believe Dream Inspire....” Annual Reflections Award Ceremony Metropolis Resort 5150 Fairview Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 Sunday April 27, 2014 12:45pm – 1:30pm Ice Cream Social 1:30pm – 3:30pm for Reflections Program Presenting awards for Visual Arts, Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography and Special Artist Categories Social Gathering and Ice Cream Social Musical and film highlights of winners Award Ceremony includes: Viewing of Art / Photography winners Reading of Literature by participants Performance of Dance by winners Award Ceremony - Admittance Free Ice Cream Social $5.00 / person Please RSVP at [email protected] or Call Brenda Ward at 414-732-4697 RSVP required prior to March 30, 2014 Proposed Amendments to the WI PTA Bylaws In accordance to Article XIX of the Wisconsin PTA Bylaws, this is to serve notice of proposed amendments to the Wisconsin PTA Bylaws that will be brought forth at the 105 th Annual Wisconsin PTA Convention on April 26-27, 2014 in Eau Claire. Article VIII Officers and Article XII Committees/Commissions Change Article XII, Section 3 a and b and Article VIII, Section 7 a and b to make both nominating committees consist of an odd number of members at least three. Rationale: The Wisconsin State PTA Bylaws require two different nominating committees. One for officer positions and one for elected chair positions. There are restrictions on who may serve on these committees and requiring 5 for each committee may not always be possible when the board is small. It also may require a person to serve who does not want to serve. Leaving the words at least three allows for a larger committee if desired by the board of directors. Article IX Duties of Officers Change Article IX, Section 5, k from “be required to give a commercial bond for the faithful performance of the duties in such an amount as shall be determined by the board of directors. The expense of this bond shall be borne by the Wisconsin PTA. “ to read “be required to ensure that the Wisconsin PTA carry an insurance policy that covers protection again misappropriation of funds.” Rationale: A commercial bond may not be necessary if another type of policy or insurance has more appropriate and cost effective coverage. Article X Board of Directors Change Article X, Section 11 from “Upon the completion of the immediate past president’s term, he/she shall be ineligible to serve as an elected officer of the board of directors for a period of four (4) years.” to read “Upon the completion of the term of the president, he/she shall be ineligible to serve as an elected officer of the WI State PTA board for a period of six (6) years.” Rationale: Rewording this section clarifies the restrictions of a past president to serve as an elected officer even if they never serve a term as the Immediate Past President. Article X Board of Directors Change Article X, Section 13 from “No person shall serve on the board of directors in more than one (1) primary capacity.” to read “No person shall serve on the board of directors in more than one elected officer position at the same time.” Rationale: The term primary capacity is open to interpretation and is not clearly defined. Although it is not recommended that board members serve in two different board positions, it may be necessary or appropriate in some situations. Bylaws Amendments, continued Article XIII Regions and Councils In Article XIII, Section 1 c, delete the second sentence which states “The local PTA units that shall be eligible for membership and participation in the work of any council shall be determined by the Wisconsin PTA.” Rationale: The Board of Directors feels that it is appropriate for a PTA Council board to determine which PTA units may join their council and that it should not be decided by Wisconsin State PTA. Article XIII Regions and Councils Delete Article XIII, Section 2 e which states “Provisions shall be made in the annual budget of the Wisconsin PTA for the promotion of regional work by the region advisor.” Rationale: The budget committee and board of directors determine how the funds of the association are allocated from year to year and should not be bound by this requirement. This does not in any way diminish the importance of the Region Advisor’s work. Wisconsin State PTA Bylaws Change all references to the state convention to “annual meeting” Rationale: A convention may not always be the best option to conduct the Wisconsin PTA’s annual meeting. Changing the wording to annual meeting allows for more flexibility in planning Wisconsin PTA events. Wisconsin PTA Invites You to Join Us Saturday April 25, 2014 For….. Free Lunch (sponsored by AIM Insurance) 11:00am & Saturday Night Banquet 6:45pm 1 0 5 th A n nu a l C o nven t ion Wisconsin PTA Vendor Expo Friday, April 25, 2014 5:00-8:30 pm 5150 Fairview Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-852-6000 Metropolis Resort Skybox Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to: The Wisconsin PTA offers support, training, and resources to more than 230 individual PTA’s across Wisconsin and is a branch of the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the United States, the National PTA. All Parent Teacher Associations are not-for-profit groups that consist of parents, educators, students, and community members who are active in schools and communities. Wisconsin PTA promotes and supports opportunities for families to effectively participate in children’s lives by engaging parents in a new era of education and child welfare. Founded in 1910, Wisconsin PTA has been advocating on behalf of all youth and families in our schools, communities, government agencies and other organizations for over 100 years and still going strong today. Wisconsin PTA 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102 Madison, WI 53704 608.244.1455 -or- [email protected] www.wisconsinpta.org Tour Vendor Booths Shop the Wisconsin PTA Store Visit our Silent Auction Learn about Available Programs for your school Discover Fundraising Ideas Preview Merchandise Network Win Prizes! The Exhibitor Expo is open to all convention delegates, PTA members, and community members or groups. ALL are welcome. The cost is included in the convention registration fee. Non-registrants may also attend for the low cost of $1.00 per person. We are accepting donations of a nonperishable food items. Food will be donated to Feed My People Food Pantry in Eau Claire. See you there! Purchase a Star for the WI PTA Wall of Fame Honor that one of a kind teacher while helping raise money for scholarships! Usually there is a teacher that especially touched your life. It may have been your own child’s teacher, a teacher at your school, or one you interacted with in a different capacity. We invite you to honor that special teacher during the Wisconsin PTA Convention this April, by purchasing a star for the Wall of Fame and donating to the Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship Fund. You say “thank you” to that special person and help others become outstanding teachers. The teacher you name will: Have a Star with their name on the Wall of Fame throughout the convention During Teacher Appreciation Week (the 2nd week of May) your teacher will be mailed a special acknowledgement of honor, and be notified that the money raised will help support scholarships for high school seniors going into the field of education. One award will be mailed to the school letting them know the teacher(s) were honored with a donation to the Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship Fund. (You must supply the address if you want the teacher to receive the mailing.) The teacher with the most stars will also receive special recognition at the convention. Individual Stars: 1 star for $5.00 2 stars for $7.50 5 stars for $15.00 Or honor an entire school staff with a Constellation for $100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Cut- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Here- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wall of Fame Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship Fund Donation Form Teacher’s Name: First_________________________________________Last_______________________________________________ School Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ (Required if you wish Wisconsin PTA to notify the teacher of the honor.) City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donor’s Name: (if you want it known)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____1/$5.00 ____2/$7.50 ____5/$15.00 ____Constellation/$100.00 Amount enclosed: Orders must be in the Wisconsin PTA State Office by April 15th. Additional stars can be purchased on site during the convention. Checks should be made payable to: Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship Fund Mail to: Wisconsin PTA, 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102, Madison, WI 53704 APRIL 25 - 27, 2014 METROPOLIS RESORT EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN What special items will you find to bid on during the WI PTA Endowment Fund Silent Auction at this year’s WI PTA Convention? The answer is up to you! You will find many interesting things to bid on from soup to nuts ! YOU, AND YOUR PTA ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE BASKET & ITEM DONATIONS TO THE SILENT AUCTION, ALWAYS A FEATURED EVENT AT CONVENTION! YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED! Silent Auction Endowment Fund Annual
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