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		<title>Fall Training and Vendor Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Orange County Council of PTA Training &#38; Vendor Fair Saturday, September 11, 2010 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm OCPS Educational Leadership Center – 1st Floor 8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration / Vendor Fair / Networking 9:00 am – 9:20 am Opening Ceremony 9:30 am – 10:15 am Presidents 101 – Debra Booth, President [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Orange County Council of PTA<br />
Training &amp; Vendor Fair<br />
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm<br />
OCPS Educational Leadership Center – 1<sup>st</sup> Floor</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8:00 am – 9:00 am</p>
<p>Registration / Vendor Fair / Networking</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9:00 am – 9:20 am<br />
Opening Ceremony</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9:30 am – 10:15 am</p>
<p><strong>Presidents 101</strong> – Debra Booth, President of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Secretary 101</strong> – Jennifer Barrett, Secretary of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Reflections</strong> – Scott Evans, Orange County Arts Education Center and Reflections Chair of OCCPTA &amp; Ginger Flynn, Reflections Chair of Florida PTA</p>
<p><strong>Bylaws and Standing Rules</strong> – Faye Norris, 3<sup>rd</sup> Vice President of Membership of OCCPTA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10:25 am – 11:10 am</p>
<p><strong>Treasurer 101</strong> – Richard Bolam, Treasurer of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Exceptional Education</strong> – Patty Myers, ESE Chair of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>MEN Involvement</strong> – Steve Currie, MEN Chair of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Bylaws and Standing Rules</strong> – Faye Norris, 3<sup>rd</sup> Vice President of Membership of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Legislative Issues</strong> – Dawn Steward, Federal Legislation Chair of Florida PTA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">11:20 am – 12:05 pm</p>
<p><strong>Presidents 101</strong> – Debra Booth, President of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Secretary 101</strong> – Jennifer Barrett, Secretary of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Reflections</strong> – Scott Evans, Orange County Arts Education Center and Reflections Chair of OCCPTA &amp; Ginger Flynn, Reflections Chair of Florida PTA</p>
<p><strong>Family Involvement</strong> – Steve Currie, MEN Chair of OCCPTA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">12:15 pm – 1:15 pm</p>
<p>Vendor Fair / Lunch / Networking</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">1:20 pm – 2:05 pm</p>
<p><strong>Treasurer 101</strong> – Richard Bolam, Treasurer of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Exceptional Education</strong> – Patty Myers, ESE Chair of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Social Networking / E-newsletters / Newsletters</strong> – Janette Gamboa, Beacon Chair of OCCPTA</p>
<p><strong>Middle School &amp; High School Student  Involvement</strong> – Debra Booth, President of OCCPTA, Adrianna Weaver, Student Representative of OCCPTA and Sarah Espinosa, Student Reprentative of OCCPTA.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2:15 pm – 3:00 pm<br />
General Assembly</p>
<p><strong>Local &amp; Federal Legislative Issues</strong> -  Dawn Steward, Federal Legislation Chair of Florida PTA</p>
<p><strong>Awards</strong> – Tammy Weaver, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President of Programs of OCCPTA</p>
<p>Questions &amp; Answers with the OCCPTA Board</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Closing Ceremony</p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/OCCPTATrainingSchedule.pdf">OCCPTATrainingSchedule</a> and <a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/OCCPTATrainingRegistrationForm1.pdf">OCCPTATrainingRegistrationForm</a></p>
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		<title>The Children&#8217;s Movement of Florida</title>
		<link>http://www.occpta.org/?p=595</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ChildrensMovement This is not an OCCPTA event, but being forwarded to you for informational purposes only. Tuesday, Sept. 14 &#8211; Orlando and Kissimmee Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. &#8211; Doors open at 6 p.m. Location: Dr. Phillips High School Contact: Leah Shepherd &#8211; leah.shepherd@childrensmovementflorida.org]]></description>
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<p>This is not an OCCPTA event, but being forwarded to you for informational purposes only.</p>
<p>Tuesday, Sept. 14 &#8211; Orlando and Kissimmee<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. &#8211; Doors open at 6 p.m.<br />
Location: Dr. Phillips High School<br />
Contact: Leah Shepherd &#8211; <a href="mailto:leah.shepherd@childrensmovementflorida.org">leah.shepherd@childrensmovementflorida.org</a></p>
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		<title>For Vendors&#8230; Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tammy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Vendors who are looking for more information here it is&#8230; OCCPTA Training and Vendor Fair Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm (Vendor Fair until 2:00 pm) ELC 445 W Amelia St Orlando, FL 32801 It&#8217;s not to late to send in your Vendor Application. OCCPTA will supply the tables. OCCPTA will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For Vendors who are looking for more information here it is&#8230;</p>
<p>OCCPTA Training and Vendor Fair<br />
Saturday, September 11, 2010<br />
8:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm (Vendor Fair until 2:00 pm)</p>
<p>ELC<br />
445 W Amelia St<br />
Orlando, FL 32801</p>
<ul>
<li>It&#8217;s not to late to send in your Vendor Application.</li>
<li>OCCPTA will supply the tables.</li>
<li>OCCPTA will not supply table linens.</li>
<li>There is only a limited amount of spaces with electricity.</li>
<li>OCCPTA will not supply extension cords.</li>
<li>Setup will be available at 7:15 am</li>
<li>Last year OCCPTA had between 100 &#8211; 150 attendees. This year OCCPTA has asked local unit PTA/PTSA presidents and principals to share our Vendor Fair information with their athletic department, fine arts department, and other orgainizations who must fundraise. Our goal is to bring in more attendees for the vendors.</li>
<li><a href='http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/VendorLunchRegistration.pdf'>Vendor Lunch Registration</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Please, check back often as more information will be posted as it becomes available. For more information email Tammy Weaver at <a href="mailto:2ndVP@OCCPTA.org">2ndVP@OCCPTA.org</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/VendorFair2.docx">Vendor Fair Application</a></p>
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		<title>2010 Annual Orange County Council of PTA Training and Vendor Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Training &#38; Vendor Fair Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Please, make plans to join the Orange County Council of PTA representatives and vendors at: OCPS Educational Leadership Center – 1st Floor 445 W Amelia St Orlando, FL 32801   The OCCPTA holds annual training to help Local Unit PTAs who would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Training &amp; Vendor Fair<br />
Saturday, September 11, 2010<br />
8:00 am – 3:00 pm</p>
<p><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>Please, make plans to join the Orange County Council of PTA representatives and vendors at:</p>
<p>OCPS Educational Leadership Center – 1<sup>st</sup> Floor<br />
445 W Amelia St<br />
Orlando, FL 32801<br />
<strong> </strong><br />
The OCCPTA holds annual training to help Local Unit PTAs who would like to further their understanding of PTA / PTSA or were not able to send as many attendees to the Florida PTA’s Leadership Training at Innisbrook as they would have liked. We also understand that other organizations, within your school, must also fundraise. Because of this, registration is open to your school’s: PTA / PTSA; principal; booster clubs; athletics department; teachers; etc.  </p>
<p>The Training and Vendor Fair is <strong><em>FREE</em></strong>. The Orange County Council of PTA is offering a Boxed Lunch for $6.00 per lunch.</p>
<p>Vendor Fair:<br />
   8:00 am – 9:00 am<br />
   12:15 pm – 1:15pm<br />
   Anytime you are not in a class until 2:00 pm</p>
<p>Workshops will include:<br />
   President 101<br />
   Treasurer 101<br />
   Secretary 101<br />
   ESE<br />
   Awards<br />
   Bylaws/Standing Rules<br />
   Reflections<br />
   Social Networking<br />
   Family Involvement<br />
   Legislative Issues</p>
<p>For more information email Tammy Weaver at <a href="mailto:2ndVP@OCCPTA.org">2ndVP@OCCPTA.org</a>.</p>
<p>Deadline for Pre-registration and ALL Lunch Meal Registrations is: Monday, September 6, 2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/OCCPTATrainingRegistrationForm.pdf">OCCPTATrainingRegistrationForm</a></p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Not to Early for Local Units to Pay Their OCCPTA Dues</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Orange County Council of PTA is a group of local PTA/PTSA units organized under the authority of Florida PTA. OCCPTA is the direct line of support and resources to the local PTA/PTSA units within its boundaries. OCCPTA does not receive funds from Florida PTA or National PTA. OCCPTA dues are payable on/before November 1, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Orange County Council of PTA is a group of local PTA/PTSA units organized under the authority of Florida PTA. OCCPTA is the direct line of support and resources to the local PTA/PTSA units within its boundaries. <strong>OCCPTA does not receive funds from Florida PTA or National PTA.</strong></p>
<p>OCCPTA dues are payable on/before November 1, 2010 to be eligible for Reflections Awards, county/state/national PTA awards, student scholarships, and local unit scholarships. A copy of this invoice will also be sent to your school’s principal.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2010MembershipInvoice.pdf">2010 Membership Invoice</a></p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Not to Late to Attend the Presidents and Principals Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.occpta.org/?p=576</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please, join the Orange County Council of PTA for our annual Presidents and Principals Breakfast. Tuesday August 17, 2010. 7:30 am to 9:00 am Sheraton Downtown Orlando 400 W. Livingston St.   $20 a person Contact Carrie Sultan should you have any questions at  1stvp@occpta.org. Mail payment and registration form to: OCCPTA Attn: Carrie Sultan 445 Ameilia St. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Please, join the Orange County Council of PTA for our annual Presidents and Principals Breakfast.</div>
<div>Tuesday August 17, 2010.</div>
<div>7:30 am to 9:00 am</div>
<div>Sheraton Downtown Orlando</div>
<div>400 W. Livingston St.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>$20 a person</div>
<div>Contact Carrie Sultan should you have any questions at  <a title="mailto:1stvp@occpta.org" href="mailto:1stvp@occpta.org">1stvp@occpta.org</a>.</div>
<div>Mail payment and registration form to:</div>
<div>OCCPTA</div>
<div>Attn: Carrie Sultan</div>
<div>445 Ameilia St. , 9th Floor</div>
<div>Orlando, FL 32801</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Deadline : Extended if you email <a href="mailto:1stVP@OCCPTA.org">1stVP@OCCPTA.org</a> right away.</div>
<div>Registration Form: <a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2010PPinvite.pdf">2010 Presidents and Principals Invite</a></div>
<div>No refunds after August 10, 2010.</div>
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		<title>Interested in Sponsoring the Orange County Council of PTA</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tammy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to find out how your company can sponsor the Orange County Council of PTA.]]></description>
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		<title>OCCPTA Training and Vendor Fair</title>
		<link>http://www.occpta.org/?p=559</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save the date! The Orange County Council of PTA is excited to be holding our annual Training and Vendor Fair, Saturday, September 11, 2010, to be held at the ELC &#8211; 445 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801. Watch for more information to become available shortly. Local Unit Save the Date Flyer Vendor Fair Application]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Save the date!</p>
<p>The Orange County Council of PTA is excited to be holding our annual Training and Vendor Fair, Saturday, September 11, 2010, to be held at the ELC &#8211; 445 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801. Watch for more information to become available shortly.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SeptTrainingSaveTheDate.doc">Local Unit Save the Date Flyer</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/VendorFair2.pdf">Vendor Fair Application</a><a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/VendorFair2.docx"></a></p>
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		<title>Presidents and Principals Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.occpta.org/?p=533</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please, join the Orange County Council of PTA for our annual Presidents and Principals Breakfast. Tuesday August 17, 2010. 7:30 am to 9:00 am Sheraton Downtown Orlando 400 W. Livingston St.   $20 a person Contact Carrie Sultan should you have any questions at  1stvp@occpta.org. Mail payment and registration form to: OCCPTA Attn: Carrie Sultan 445 Ameilia St. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Please, join the Orange County Council of PTA for our annual Presidents and Principals Breakfast.</div>
<div>Tuesday August 17, 2010.</div>
<div>7:30 am to 9:00 am</div>
<div>Sheraton Downtown Orlando</div>
<div>400 W. Livingston St.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>$20 a person</div>
<div>Contact Carrie Sultan should you have any questions at  <a title="mailto:1stvp@occpta.org" href="mailto:1stvp@occpta.org">1stvp@occpta.org</a>.</div>
<div>Mail payment and registration form to:</div>
<div>OCCPTA</div>
<div>Attn: Carrie Sultan</div>
<div>445 Ameilia St. , 9th Floor</div>
<div>Orlando, FL 32801</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Deadline :  Tuesday, August 10, 2010.</div>
<div>Registration Form: <a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2010PPinvite.pdf">2010 Presidents and Principals Invite</a></div>
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		<title>Local Unit Information Requested</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many new PTA leaders join us for the 2010 &#8211; 2011 school year, it&#8217;s that time again that the Orange County Council of PTA needs to update our email distribution list. Please, fill out the LocalUnitContacts excel spreadsheet, save as your school&#8217;s name and email to 2ndvp@occpta.org.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As many new PTA leaders join us for the 2010 &#8211; 2011 school year, it&#8217;s that time again that the Orange County Council of PTA needs to update our email distribution list. Please, fill out the <a href="http://www.occpta.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/LocalUnitContacts.xls">LocalUnitContacts</a> excel spreadsheet, save as your school&#8217;s name and email to <a href="mailto:2ndvp@occpta.org">2ndvp@occpta.org</a>.</p>
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