Develop Leaders
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What you get from PTA depends on how much you:
• Read and use PTA materials
• Take advantage of PTA conventions and workshops
• Vote on PTA issues and in PTA officer elections
• Learn about what is available to you from your local, council, district, State and National PTAs
• Encourage the PTA to conduct programs helpful to you and your children
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A National PTA parent survey found the top three things parents say PTA does best.
* PTA is effective in improving my child’s education.
* PTA works to make schools safer for children.
* PTA has positive impact for all children, not just my own.
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True leadership isn’t about leading followers; it’s really about building new leaders.
Responsibilities of a leader:
* Listen
* Participate
* Allow others to participate
* Be enthusiastic
* Develop a team spirit
* Be positive
* Be a problem solver
* Treat all people fairly
* Reward efforts
“With strong leadership, PTA will have the competent, committed people necessary to be effective advocates for children and youth.”
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Presidents are encouraged to photocopy and share section 2.3.7 with their school principal or other designated school representatives.
Share “Partners in Education” brochures in Chapter 9, Forms, with respective partners:
- The School Board and PTA
- The Site Administrator and PTA
- The Superintendent and PTA
- The Teacher and PTA
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Human Relations
The six most important words: “I admit I made a mistake.”
The five most important words: “You did a good job.”
The four most important words: “What is your opinion?”
The three most important words: “If you please.”
The two most important words: “Thank you.”
The one most important word: “We”
The least most important word: “I”
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Remember, no one expects the president to be perfect…only poised and prepared to carry
through. Executive board members should know parliamentary authority – and how to apply it – to help the president handle uncomfortable situations.
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STATE CONVENTION
The annual California State PTA Convention is held for the transaction of certain organization business and for the instruction, information, and inspiration of the PTA members.
PTA leaders at the unit, council, and district PTA levels change constantly, and each level of service in PTA requires different and unique qualities in an individual. Recognizing that development of skills will help each leader realize his or her greatest potential; the California State PTA seeks to ensure that the annual convention, through general meetings and conferences, provides the opportunity to focus on leadership training.
The annual convention affords the membership in California, acting through its accredited delegates, an opportunity to participate in:
- Electing officers;
- Approving bylaw amendments;
- Voting on the Legislation Platform and Legislation Policies; and
- Adopting resolutions.
PURPOSE
According to the California State PTA Bylaws, each association in good standing is represented at the California State PTA Convention by the president-elect or president and all other elected delegates to whom the association is entitled, as well as elected delegates representing the district and council PTAs.
The convention purposes are to
- Conduct the annual business of the California State PTA;
- Train, inform, and inspire PTA leadership; and
- Provide delegates the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other delegates from throughout the state.
