Training Opportunities
AUGUST 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Officer and Chairman Training
Hosted by DeSoto ISD Council of PTAs
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
200 East Beltline, DeSoto 75115
The DeSoto Administration Building
Session 1 – 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Basic Treasurer – All the information you need to be a confident and successful treasurer!
Basic President- Leading others to become passionate about the mission and vision of PTA. Bring your local PTA bylaws for reference.
Basic Secretaries – Much more than meeting minutes, learn the wide range of responsibilities.
Basic Bylaws – These governing documents are the building blocks of a PTA.
Session 2 – 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Treasurer’s Accounting Software: Learn this optional way of producing financial reports. Down the software at
Basic Membership- Learn the six R’s of being an effective membership chair.
2nd Year Presidents – Back in the saddle again?
Basic Parliamentary Procedures – Handling PTA business effectively and efficiently.
Session 3 – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Basic Treasurer – All the information you need to be a confident and successful treasurer!
Basic Secretaries – Much more than meeting minutes, learn the wide range of responsibilities.
Basic President- Leading others to become passionate about the mission and vision of PTA. Bring your local PTA bylaws for reference.
Board Member Responsibilities – You’re on the PTA board – now what do you do?
For quality planning, please let us know you will be joining us for this free training opportunity.
Email your intent to attend (include name and local unit PTA) to: bajohnson75154@yahoo.com
For more information contact Bernadette Johnson at 214.235.1077
SEPTEMBER 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Officer and Chairman Training & Leadership Orientation Training
Hosted by Arlington Council of PTAs
Young Jr. High School
3200 Woodside Dr
Arlington, Texas 76016
7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration and Hospitality
8:30-9:15 Session 1 Workshop
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-10:15 Session 2 Workshop
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Leadership Orientation Training*
Session Workshop Choices
President, Treasurer, Parliamentarian/Bylaws, Secretary, Membership, Round Table Discussions, Hospitality Programs, Arts in Education Fundraising
For more information, please contact Lori Turano at sohappytoo@tx.rr.com
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September 20 - Leader Orientation Training (LOT)
Hosted by DeSoto Council
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location - to be announced
