Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Virtually Offered Workshops BEFORE Convention!


As we prepare to meet members at the end of April, here are eight (8) Ohio PTA workshops virtually offered for our leaders. Registration is required and can be accessed by clicking on the link under each workshop title listed below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*****For those coming to convention and attending four of these eight virtual workshops, we will have a “thank you” gift waiting for you!*****

 

Wednesday, April 6    6:45-7:45pm PTA Healthy Minds Program

                                    8:00-9:00pm10 tips for PTA DNA (Dynamic, Nimble, Amazing) Leaders

 

Thursday, April 7        6:45-7:45pm Bylaws and Standing Rules: How Comfortable Are YOU?

                                    8:00-9:00pm Cultural Fitness with JEDI Training

 

Monday, April 11         6:45-7:45pm Treasurer Topics

                                    8:00-9:00pm Membership Driven Intentional Leadership

 

Tuesday, April 12        6:45-7:45pm Programs, Training, Advocacy to direct your PTA mission

                                    8:00-9:00pm HWS Position Statement and Panel Discussion


PTA Healthy Minds Program

Presenter: National PTA Healthy Minds Ambassador, Shaton Berry

Join Shaton for a robust discussion on the PTA Healthy Minds Program developed to empower families to make mental health an everyday priority. At the Ohio PTA in-person convention, Dr. Brett Zyromski from OSU will talk more about the power of families and schools to support the mental health of children!

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-2hpzwjE9X8gqyuc16mqgFl4ZqVjzGI

 

10 tips to help the PTA DNA (Dynamic, Nimble, Amazing) Leader

Presenter: Jackie Arendt, Ohio PTA President

                  Angela Revay, Ohio PTA President-elect

You were born to lead and help children succeed! The work is not always easy, but so worth it! Join us to learn the top ten tools to get you ready for your role as a PTA leader! From running a nonprofit to membership growth to managing the unexpected! And don’t forget to join us at convention to learn more in our roundtable discussions!

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-CqpzMvGtS-KQ8d3UKl3uqRFgxTQEb5


Bylaws and Standing Rules: How Comfortable Are YOU?

Presenter: Janis Zart, Ohio PTA Board Member, Bylaws Chairperson

Learn the importance of Bylaws and Standing Rules and how they help us manage our PTAs. Discover how to use, review and update these important documents on a three-year cycle.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-2uqz0sGNxbh9WqWTrMDuJtFIwDZ48w

 

Cultural Fitness with JEDI Training

Presenter: Jackie Arendt, Ohio PTA President

Whether your goal is building onto your diversity or knowing where to start, learn how the intentional changes in your leadership style can impact the messaging to members and cultivate a more diverse membership that focuses on equity, inclusion, and justice in your unit, council, and community activities and events.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceytrzMqHde1nDb1FXYprG2r0Ijn1pJf


Treasurer Topics

Presenter: Dana Paul, Ohio PTA Secretary-Treasurer

                  Angela Revay, Ohio PTA President-elect

Being the financial leader is very important! Learn the various duties and responsibilities needed to get the job done step by step! This covers the basics and will prepare you for the convention workshop on financial reviews, 990s, and insurance!

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscOuprzsvG9Hf02GF9DCdxEX2XjUIMDBt


Membership Driven Intentional Leadership

Presenters: Nicole Lesnick, Ohio PTA Board Member, Advocacy Chairperson

                    Janice Wanko, Ohio PTA Board Member, Membership Chairperson

How do you weave the mission of PTA into your membership goals? Find out! Membership in our PTAs is for everyone and is also everyone’s responsibility. Join us and explore ways to engage current members and expand membership in new and diverse ways.

Nicole will continue her intentional leadership training at our in-person convention!

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcOGpqT8jEtZg7Ru_9SCD9vgBTjgkwnA-


Programs, Training, Advocacy to Direct your PTA Mission

Presenters: Jackie Arendt, Ohio PTA President

                    Angela Revay, Ohio PTA President-elect

What is the purpose of PTA? How do we value our members through training? What education issues should we know? Ohio PTA runs amazing programs, provides training and supports advocacy efforts that are essential to carrying out the mission of PTA. We will discuss the many ways to PTA and focus on what members want to know more about by offering roundtable forums at convention.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldO-hrz0oGtagn9RXObtxkDxCCJhj-smP

 

HWS Position Statement and Panel Discussion

Presenter: Kyle Vath, Ohio PTA Board Member, Health Welfare & Safety Chair with panel member Dr. Rudy Breglia

To prepare for ratification of our pending position statement on the importance of vaccines, join Ohio PTA Board Member and HSW Chairperson, Kyle Vath, in an open discussion about this and other health, welfare and safety topics. Dr. Breglia will also be a keynote speaker at our convention!

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-vrTItGNLjSOGr_W8PmbG5oAIfbV1N