This year we are providing a number of meetups and roundtables to allow attendees the opportunity to talk together.

On the schedule of events page simply choose the track for "Meetups" and it will show you the opportunities for various chats, roundtables, lunches, and more.

You will be able to select from:

Stay tuned as we are also working on some more social networking opportunities that we will be unveiling soon!

General sessions are the parts of convention where we get to come together and do some business, share information, and congratulate amazing PTAs and individuals for their work.

These sessions always start off with the delegation approving the standing rules (i.e. the special rules of order) that will govern the business of the association for the weekend. These rules are located here.

The rules are broken out to make it easier to find those things an attendee should know or how the assignments for the floor and debate will be carried out or how amendments will be handled among other things. It is a good idea to review the rules prior to the meeting so that you have an opportunity to ask questions if something is not clear. If you have questions, please email support@wastatepta.org.

To support the standing rules, we have also created a How Things Work document, a flow diagram of the bylaws voting process, and helpful hints regarding the bylaws process.

Stay Tuned! - More information will be available soon on the education and caucusing opportunities we will be providing on May 5 and 6. The details will be included on the website.

This year we have created a new spin on the popular coaching sessions we usually offer.

Look for the One on One or More Rooms being offered at 9 am on May 19, 9 am on May 20, and 12 pm on May 22. (Select the Leader Support track in the schedule.)

This is an opportunity for attendees to meet with a content expert and have a focused conversation about a challenge their PTA, council, or other group might be facing. WSPTA staff will greet attendees in the room, ask about their need, and then pair the person/people up with a content expert in a breakout room to facilitate the discussion.

We are grateful to our sponsors for their support of our 108th annual convention.