TORRENCE CREEK FAMILIES

WE WANT YOU!

Have you ever considered getting more involved at Torrence Creek? Well, here is your chance. It is time for the 2014-2015 PTA Nominations, and we want you! We need dedicated volunteers willing to serve as PTAofficers and PTAcommittee chairs. Take a look at the descriptions outlined in this packet and consider lending your talents and interests to the TCE PTA.

If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who is worthy of nomination, please complete the Nomination Form and return it to your child’s teacher by March 17. You do not have to be a current PTA member to nominate or to be nominated. If you are interested in chairing one of the committees, please fill out the Committee Form and return it to your child’s teacher by March 17. If you are interested in more than one office or committee, please indicate your order of preferenceby marking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Please feel free to contact any one of us with questions or concerns.

Thank you,

PTA Nominating Committee

Rae Kaliszewski –

Lisa Dixon –

Tanya Feehan –

Carrie Rickard –

DeniseGrugle –

PTA ELECTED OFFICER POSITIONSAND DUTIES

Officers are elected at the PTA General Meeting on April 3, 2014. Officers serve a minimum of one year, but can serve up to two years.

President
Leads the PTA; Presides over Executive Committee meetings, Board of Directors Meetings & General PTA meetings; Serves on the School Leadership Team (SLT); Works with the Principal and PTA Treasurer regarding allocation of money; Responds to information requests from parents & staff; Publicly represents Torrence Creek PTA; Works closely with Advocacy School Mates and Community Service committees; Maintains PTA Calendar;

Vice President ofFundraising
Coordinates efforts of Fundraising committees: Book Fair, Box Tops & Grocery Links, Fall Fundraiser, School Store, Spirit Wear, Restaurant Nights, Pretzel Days & Supply Packs

Vice President ofCommunications
Coordinates efforts of Communication committees: Interior Beautification, Webmaster, Publicity, Newsletter (e folder), Yearbook; Maintains TCE PTA Facebook Page

Vice President of School Support
Coordinates efforts of School Support committees: Exterior Beautification, Staff Appreciation, 5K & Fun Run, Curriculum Support

Vice President of Parent Involvement
Coordinates efforts of Parent Involvement committees: Room Parents, Volunteers, Welcoming

Vice President of Family Events
Coordinates efforts of Family Events committees: Family Fun Nights, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Event, Talent Show

Treasurer
Receives and disburses all monies as prescribed by the by-laws; Maintains accurate and detailed financial records to present to the PTA board and at general PTA meetings; Prepares an annual financial report, submits the financials for monthly audit, files tax return(s) as required, prepares budget; Collaborates closely with Curriculum Programs; Maintains Eagle Fund

Secretary
Records, compiles & distributes minutes of all PTA Board meetings; Maintains all PTA organizational documents; Coordinates efforts of Membership committee

PTA Nomination Form

You do not have to be a current PTA member to nominate or to be nominated. If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate your order of preference by marking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. All nominees will be contacted by our Nominating Committee.

Please return this form to your child’s teacher by March 17.

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PTA Board Officer Name of Nominee Child/Grade Phone Number

____ President ______

____ VP-Fundraising ______

____ VP-Communication ______

____ VP-School Support ______

____ VP-Family Events ______

____ VP-Parent Involvement ______

____ Treasurer ______

____ Secretary ______