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This is the official “Call to Annual Meeting” and Conference 2021.
Well, here we are, waiting for spring, waiting to be safe and be together again, preparing for the future and today I would like to extend a personal invitation to all of you.
We are preparing to elect a new team of officers for the 2021-2023 term. We are preparing to hear from leaders across the globe as we receive words of wisdom. We are preparing for the announcement of advocacy resolutions and awards. But most important of all, WE ARE HERE preparing to celebrate YOU.
Celebrating the hard work that is always appreciated but wow, the last year has proven to be a tough time for so many but yet our PTA/PTSA’s have tried, have endured, have succeeded, and most of all have supported thousands of our families, students, teachers, and staff through all of it.
This is your personal invitation to join us for our 2021 ALL VIRTUAL Annual Meeting and Celebration. I not only think you would benefit from attending but more importantly it is the most relevant way to show support to your PTA. You will engage with others as all of you celebrate the past and prepare for the future...the next 100 years!
I hope to “see” all of you in March!
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Donna Colombo
President, VAPTA
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Leslie Boggs, National PTA President will be our keynote speaker during our 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday morning.
Leslie is the 56th president of National PTA, the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association. A leadership development expert from Odessa, Texas, Boggs has over 20 years of leadership experience at all levels of PTA. Boggs will serve as president of National PTA until June 2021.
Previously, Boggs served as National PTA president-elect and chair of several national committees. At the state level, Boggs served as president of Texas PTA from 2014-2016 and was president of New Mexico PTA from 2003-2005.
Boggs believes that servant leadership empowers others to reach their potential and is guided by the words of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
As president, Boggs is fighting for more funding for mental health access for students and legislation that ensures schools are safe from gun violence. She is also advocating for more funding for public schools and to strengthen family engagement for all children.
Boggs is a certified DISC trainer and a professional consultant and loves helping other achieve success. She is certified in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and is a member of the John Maxwell Team and Mentorship.
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Monday, 3/15
7pm-9pm – Annual Meeting Opening Session & Awards Celebration
Join us to kick off our Annual Meeting to include recognizing our Reflections, Citizenship Essay, and Membership awardees, along with accomplishments from our local units.
Tuesday, 3/16
7pm-9pm – Business Session: Resolutions
Join us and discuss the resolutions that will be presented for membership vote during Saturday’s Annual Meeting.
Wednesday, 3/17
7pm-9pm - Business Session: Your Voice, Your Vote
Join us to learn more abut the candidates who are running for President-elect, Vice President of Advocacy, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Training, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Saturday, 3/20
9am-10am – 100th Year Anniversary Celebration & Keynote Speaker, Leslie Boggs
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Virginia PTA! Leslie Boggs, National PTA President will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker, and we will have other surprises for you all to enjoy.
10:30am -1pm – Annual Meeting
Join us and participate in the business of Virginia PTA, resolutions, bylaws, awards, and election results will be announced.
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GENERAL MEETINGS:
Let your voice be heard through participation in the business of Virginia PTA. The business of the association is conducted in general meeting sessions. Delegates have the opportunity to influence the direction of the organization through debate. Delegates are responsible for attending all meetings, and are encouraged to report back to units, councils and districts on actions taken.
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STUDENTS:
Virginia PTA welcomes student delegates, 12 years and older. Annual Meeting offers students a great way to build leadership skills, have a voice on issues and interact with PTA members from around the state. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all sessions being offered.
Students must register to attend Annual Meeting.
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ANNUAL MEETING LINK ACCESS:
The 2021 Annual Meeting will take place over Zoom. Registered attendees will be emailed their individual link for the week of sessions.
Each link will be specific to the email you registered with, so you must log in with that email.
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DEADLINES:
All attendees must be registered by Monday, March 8th.
Registrations will not be transferable.
VOTING DELEGATES
According to the Virginia PTA Bylaws, Article 15, Section 1 [pg. 20] The annual meeting shall be the governing body of the Virginia PTA.
c. The voting body at the annual meeting shall consist of members of the Board of Directors, council presidents or alternates chosen by their councils, and accredited delegates from local units in good standing. d. Each local unit in good standing shall be entitled to be represented by its president or alternate and by two (2) delegates or alternates for the first two hundred (200), as show on the books of the state treasurer at the close of the previous fiscal year, or for new local associations, ten days prior to the first day of the annual meeting. e. The annual meeting shall be open to all members upon payment of a registration fee determined by the Board of Directors, but the privilege of making motions, debating, and voting shall be limited to the voting body.
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Schedule is subject to change.
Information will be updated regularly, check back often!
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