So far we have completed two Leadership Trainings to help prepare our local unit officers for the start of the new school year. These trainings are critical to ensure the effective running of your unit. It is also a great opportunity to network and share best practices. All new unit officers are expected to attend at least one training session. We are THRILLED with the representation from districts/schools to date. Some PTA units even found so much value in the training that they came twice!!! Our next Leadership Training will be held on Sept 24th at Allen Frear Elementary from
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Hello PTA Leaders! As we prepare to wind down our summer activities and head back to school, please mark your calendars for our bi-annual Board of Managers meeting. The Board of Managers directs the affairs of the Delaware PTA between conventions. All local unit presidents are automatically members of the Board. Each PTA unit should be represented at the Board of Managers meeting. The board only meets twice a year, so your participation is essential. RSVP NOW Our first Board of Managers meeting for the 2014-2015 school year is scheduled on Monday, September 22, at 6:30pm. It will be
Read more →RSVP Today!!! Are you a newly elected officer – or maybe a veteran officer looking for more information? Please join us for our 2014 Board Member Leadership Training on Wednesday September 24th from 6:00pm -8:30pm Allen Frear Elementary 238 Sorghum Mill Rd Camden, DE 19934 To meet the growing needs of our units, we have changed the format of our training. Rather than offering break-out sessions for individual positions, we will conduct one workshop that focuses on the following: various components of the President/Vice –President’s role, critical information on IRS and insurance updates and strategies & resources for developing membership
Read more →Established in 1911, the Delaware PTA is a non-profit organization with more than 6000 members statewide serving children and families in Kent, New Castle and Sussex counties. As part of the nation’s largest child advocacy group, Delaware PTA remains a powerful voice for all children; a relevant resource for families and communities; and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. When you work with PTA, your company demonstrates its commitment to improving the life and education of every child. As a proud sponsor of Delaware PTA, your company aligns itself with a trusted organization with
Read more →We are pleased to share with you that after National PTA’s extensive effort to advocate for an easier process for small charities applying for and reinstating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, the IRS has delivered Form 1023 EZ. Unlike the original 26-page Form 1023, the new Form 1023 EZ, which is available as of July 1, is a mere three pages. The IRS estimates that as many as 70 percent of all applicants will qualify to use the new streamlined form. Most organizations with gross receipts of $50,000 or less and assets of $250,000 or less are eligible. This change will not
Read more →Delaware PTA is currently looking for an Interim Treasurer effective July 1, 2014 – Nov 15, 2014. The Interim Treasurer will work directly with the Finance Committee and the President to provide financial oversight and guidance for the organization including: depositing membership revenue, issuing checks as needed for overhead and general administrative functions, assisting in preparing the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, preparing monthly financial statements and assisting local units with questions regarding IRS 501(c)(3) compliance. For a complete list of treasurer responsibilities please click here Who we’re looking for We are looking for a confident, reliable
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