Hello, lovely PTA Leaders! Please take a minute to review the following from LAPTA:
1) Reflections Contest Winners ANNOUNCED!
2) 2025 LegCon is next week
3) Transition time reminder
4) Upcoming $1 National PTA dues increase
1) LAPTA 2024-25 Reflections Winners Announced!
The LAPTA 2024-25 Reflections Winners are here! See the complete list of winners at LouisianaPTA.org/reflections where you can also learn about our wonderful judges. Thanks to all who participated! LAPTA will be traveling to deliver the awards to the students in late April or May. If you know you have an event that you would like to have us attend, please email Beth Maillho (President@LouisianaPTA.org) with your request. PLEASE contact your winners and celebrate their accomplishments!!!
2) 2025 LegCon Is Here
National PTA has its annual Legislative Conference (LegCon) from March 4 - 6, 2025 which is virtual this year. Louisiana PTA is meeting with some of our federal congressmen to discuss issues set by National PTA that affect children and education. We look forward to sharing our LegCon report with you soon! Contact Giselle Allen, LAPTA Federal Legislative Chair, at FLC@LouisianaPTA.org with questions. Learn more about LegCon at PTA.org/legcon.
3) Transition Time
Don't be caught off guard. It's time to start preparing for elections and planning for the transition to the next Board. Review the steps at LouisianaPTA.org/elections.
LAPTA also has positions available for next year, big and small, starting with Treasurer. If you have any interest in serving, please email Beth Maillho at President@LouisianaPTA.org. It is fun and not a huge load, I promise!
4) Upcoming $1 Dues Increase
National PTA voted at its 2024 Convention to increase its dues by $1.00. Starting on July 1, 2025, membership dues that are collected by LAPTA will increase by $1 to $4.50/person. LAPTA retains $1.25 for LAPTA and forwards $3.25 to National PTA. The $1.00 increase will:
Provide parent voice to the White House, Administration and Congress
Coordinate federal policy and legislative advocacy
Develop program resources to address families’ needs
Train and develop resources for all volunteer leaders
Secure millions of dollars in grants to local, council, region, district and state PTAs
Provide PTA signature opportunities like the Reflections and School of Excellence programs
Facilitate national events like LegCon and Annual PTA Convention
Promote and defend the PTA brand
Read more details at The Value of PTA Membership and What National PTA Does to Grow Membership. Local PTAs can increase their dues with the approval of their General Membership. See details on how this is done at LouisianaPTA.org/bylaws.
Thank you for all you're doing at your school!
Beth Maillho
LAPTA President
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