November: A month of gratitude ❤️

November 2020

DCC PTA Newsletter

Vol. IIII

2020-2021 DCC PTA Executive Board

President - Theresa Rogers

1st VP Programs - Kay Hawkins

2nd VP Local Units - Leisa Potter

3rd VP Leadership - Tiffanie Graham

Treasurer - Doreen Abbott

Recording Secretary - Deepika Ancha

Corresponding Secretary - Kara Libero

Dear PTA Advocates of Duval County:

Many of us will gather this month and celebrate the traditions of gratitude. Our loved ones may be far away this season and the circumstances of a global pandemic have definitely worn us down, but there is still so much to be thankful for.

It’s a good time to think about those with whom we can share our abundance. Whether we can do a little or do a lot… giving, donating and volunteering helps make our communities better and sets an example for our children that will go forward with them and spread into more communities.

I hope for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving for all of you, our Duval community and beyond as we keep up the good work to build a bridge together.

Sincerely,

Theresa Rogers

President, Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs

COMING UP:

General Meeting Info

Thursday, November 19

9:30am via Zoom

Programs Speaker:

Florida PTA: Data for Good Presentation

***Register in advance for this meeting***

Please Note: Registrations can only be approved though 6 pm, 11/18

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join.

** IMPORTANT LINKS**

PRESIDENTS, if you have not already, please fill out google form with president and voting delegate info:

President & Voting Delegate Info

If you are sending an alternate for either the president or the other voting delegate, please email that information to Registration@dccpta.org at least two days prior to the meeting the alternate(s) will be attending.

CLICK HERE for 2020-21 Meeting Schedule

Join us for a virtual evening program Thursday, December 3 at 6pm presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital on Covid-19 and children including complications related to vaping.

To register: CLICK HERE

NEWS: *Reflections *President and Treasurers' Training *Duval PTAs Have Heart

Membership, Treasurer, Bylaws: * Compliance Check

*Right Foot Award WINNERS

etc: *DCPS Covid-19 Dashboard *Healthy Lifestyles Month

Quick Links: *Additional information and resources

Member Benefits, Business Partners

NEWS

Submissions for winning artwork to be judged at the county level are due November 30.

Find our virtual submission instructions : HERE

For resources and more information:

CLICK HERE

PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS:

Have you completed the required Presidents and Treasurers’ trainings are virtual this year? Presidents must do both trainings and treasurers need to complete treasurers training. Go to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/iAdvocateForKids

Following the training you will be asked to submit a google form-

Presidents: https://forms.gle/6WQDwnudzqbR1fTv6

Treasurers: https://forms.gle/2fgZSFtPUsYupFYx9

This initiative was put on “pause” this year due to our being virtual. However, we would like to announce a project for our County Council and Duval PTAs during this holiday season. We will be supporting the Hubbard House Toy Store which provides toys to children living in a shelter and may be their only opportunity to receive a present.

Participation is voluntary but we would like to encourage anyone interested in helping to support this cause. Please go here: https://www.hubbardhouse.org/toystore for requested gift items, drop off locations and dates.

In addition, remember there are so many wonderful charities supporting children. Here are a few to keep in mind during this season and beyond including some spotlighted and supported last year through the Duval PTAs Have Heart Initiative--

Feeding Northeast Florida: https://www.feedingnefl.org/

Family Support Services: https://www.fssjax.org/make-an-impact/

Be An Angel: https://beanangeljax.com/

Hubbard House: https://www.hubbardhouse.org/givehelp

Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhcjacksonville.org/

Hunger Fight: https://hungerfight.org/

Daniel Kids: https://www.danielkids.org/donate/ways-to-give/

Giving Closet Project: https://www.givingclosetproject.org/donate.html

Youth Crisis Center: https://youthcrisiscenter.org/get-involved/

United Way: https://uwnefl.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=548073

MEMBERSHIP - TREASURER - BYLAWS

Compliance Check!

Is your local unit in good standing (compliance)?

Have You…

1. Registered officers with Florida PTA: https://floridapta.org/new-or-returning-officers-form/

2. Completed audit and sent a copy to the bookkeeper at your school AND Treasurer@dccpta.org AND audit@floridapta.org

3. Filed 990 (due to IRS 11/15) and forwarded a copy of receipt (by 11/30) to: Treasurer@dccpta.org AND 990@floridapta.org

4. Paid membership dues to FPTA through MemberHub or by check: https://floridapta.org/media/2020/06/2020-2021-Membership-Dues-Payment-Form.pdf

5. Paid DCCPTA $35 dues. Form HERE or pay via MemberHub here: https://duvalccpta.new.memberhub.store/store

6. Ensured bylaws are current. Email Localunits@dccpta.org with questions. More about bylaws: https://floridapta.org/bylaws/

Congrats to the schools who received the DCCPTA Right Foot Award for the 2020-2021 school year! These schools have made sure they are off to a great start this school year by staying in compliance with DCCPTA, attending monthly meeting and keeping up-to-date on officer trainings.