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OCCPTA Leadership Scholarship

May 10, 2012 Blogroll, General News, Training

Dear Orange County PTA Leader:

The OCCPTA is pleased to announce that this year we will be offering two outreach grants for two school PTA representatives from Orange County Schools to attend the Florida PTA Annual Leadership Conference/Convention.

The FPTA Leadership Conference/Convention is scheduled for July 13, 14, and 15, 2012 at the Innisbrook Resort in Tarpon Springs.

The purpose of the grants is to provide an opportunity for PTA / PTSA leaders who have experienced difficulty in budgeting for attendance at this very informative conference/convention.

Scholarship Information

OCCPTA will pay for two registrations from two different schools and two nights (Friday, July 13 & Saturday, July 14) stay at Innisbrook (Must be a board member).
The winners (all four) must be available to stay through the closing remarks on Sunday, July 15, 2012.
Deadline: Applications must reach our OCCPTA Office by May 21, 2012.
Priceless training and proven PTA development ideas.
Networking opportunities.

Attached is a copy of Part A and Part B of the Grant Application that includes the criteria for application. In addition to meeting the listed criteria, a local unit must be current with by-laws as well as National, State, and County Council dues in order to qualify. Please fill the application out in its entirety. The deadline for applications to be received by the OCCPTA office is May 21, 2012. You will be notified immediately of your selection.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 407-317-3200, extension 2192, or email Staci Baker, 1stvp@occpta.org.

Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.

2012 OCCPTA Innisbrook Application for Scholarship

Sincerely,
Tammy Weaver
OCCPTA President

Award Banquet Early Registration Extended

April 10, 2012 Events, General News

Awards Invitation Extended

OCCPTA is pleased to announce that the Awards Banquet will be a full buffet instead of a walk-around reception, and early registration has been extended 2 days!

You can still register for the Awards Banquet through Thursday, April 12^th at $30 per attendee. Registrations received after Thursday, April 12^th, will be $40 per attendee, so please register now! The Award Banquet Invitation and Registration form is attached.

Who should attend the OCCPTA Award Banquet? Any PTA/PTSA member you wish to honor, whether or not they have been nominated for an award, and any member associated with an award nomination.

Recommended attendees include:

Your PTA/PTSA Executive Committee for your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA and/or Outstanding First Year PTA/PTSA of the Year
Your PTA/PTSA Executive Committee for your nominated Pat on the Back
Your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA Principal of the Year
Your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA Volunteer of the Year and their spouse
The Event Chair of your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA Community Collaboration
The Program Chair for your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA ESE Program of the Year
If you are receiving Membership Awards, including Community Membership, your PTA/PTSA Membership Chair
Your nominated PTA/PTSA Community Partner Coordinator and the Community Partner
The Web Master for your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA Website
The editor/publisher of your nominated Outstanding PTA/PTSA Newsletter
Any PTA/PTSA Executive Committee, Board Member, or General Member who deserves to be recognized and honored, whether or not they are nominated for an award.