All New Mexico PTAs that are in full compliance by February 28th, 2022, will be eligible to receive a $125.00 check from New Mexico PTA to put toward a 125th PTA Celebration, or host a PTA Day of Service. This is an opportunity for PTAs to continue their work, while giving back to their communities and increasing awareness of PTA.
Full compliance is submitting a copy of your *PTA Insurance, *20-21 Audit, *21-22 membership approved Budget, *Receipt from a filed 20-21 IRS 990, *21-22 Officer List, *approved Bylaws or evidence of Bylaws in process, *21-22 Membership reported through MemberHub, and *evidence of E-learning courses through the National PTA website for all elected officers. Not sure if you are in compliance? Reach out to NMPTA at 505-881-0712 or nmpta@newmexicopta.org
Our PTA History
Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst founded the organization when women did not have the right to vote, and social activism was not popular. They believed mothers would support their mission to eliminate threats that endangered children, and in early 1897, they started a nationwide campaign.
On February 17, 1897, over 2,000 people—mostly mothers, but also fathers, teachers, laborers, and legislators—attended the first convocation of the National Congress of Mothers in Washington, D.C. Twenty years later, 37 chartered state congresses existed. New Mexico PTA was chartered in 1915!
In 1970, the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (National PTA) and the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers (NCCPT)—founded by Selena Sloan Butler in Atlanta, Ga.—merged to serve all children.
As the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, National PTA is the conscience of the country for children and youth issues. Through advocacy, as well as family and community education, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children’s lives.
This is a time to celebrate the mission and work of PTA and plan for the future. After 125 years, PTA is standing strong as a loud and proud advocate for parents, children, and educators. Join us in person at New Mexico PTA’s 107th Annual Convention on May 6 and 7 where we promise to celebrate you and all your accomplishments. Look for details soon!!
Thank you for all you do for the children in your community and in New Mexico!
New Mexico PTA Board of Directors
