Greetings, PTA Leaders & Members,
Wow, it's already April. I'm happy that warm weather has finally arrived and everything is starting to green up and bloom. Many of you have already held your elections for next year's officers and are starting to wrap up this year. While we hope you work for a successful transition, there is still work to be done this year.
Mark your calendars, Georgia PTA will be conducting a hybrid convention this year June 11-12: both virtual and in person. The convention will be held in Columbus with all training held virtually for everyone on Friday. Watch for more information and registration links very coming soon!
This is an election year. Just like you, we have a nominating committee for state officers. Here is the slate presented by our nominating committee:
President-Elect: Shanda Ross
1st Assistant VP: Anita Hagins Jones
2nd Assistant VP: John Martin
Secretary: Alvin Gainey
Treasurer: VACANT
Candidates who wish to be nominated from the floor must meet the qualifications for the position(s) and follow the procedures to qualify. Find more information below.
In Fall 2020, the Georgia PTA Board of Directors made changes to the Local Unit and Council bylaws permitting 2 out of the 3 required annual meetings to be held virtually. Due to continuing pandemic protocols and limitations in most schools and systems, the Georgia PTA Board voted to waive the requirement for in-person meetings in the 2020-2021 school year.
Thank you for all you've done and continue to do to make this year a success!
Regards,
Karen Hallacy
President, Georgia PTA
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Information on Running from the Floor for GAPTA State Executive Office
For anyone interested in running for a state officer position from the floor at Convention and Leadership Training (June 11-12, 2021), your application and letter of intent must be received no later than Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the state office:
ATTENTION: Nominating Chair, Sidney Richardson
114 Baker Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Complete information on the duties of officers and their elections can be found in the Georgia PTA Bylaws. In addition to the qualifications listed in the bylaws (below), candidates will have to adhere to the requirements outlined in Appendix D: Policy on Elections (link below).
From the Georgia PTA Bylaws, Article VIII: Officers and Their Election:
Section 4. The following provisions shall govern the qualifications and eligibility of individuals to be officers of the Georgia PTA:
The 2021 Georgia Legislative Session ended on March 31. Join us to find out what passed, what didn't and have your questions answered.
Thursday, April 22
7:00 PM
via Zoom
After your elections, submit your new officers in MemberHub!
Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. our Membership Chair, Ms. Metellus
The last two years have probably been the most interesting we've ever had, but we were continuously amazed and impressed with all that you did for the children of Georgia! Thank you! We hope you will join us at this year's Convention and Leadership Training - either in-person in Columbus, GA or virtually!
June 11-12
Looking forward to seeing you,
The Georgia PTA Board of Directors