Leader Notes March 19, 2025
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- Mar 10
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Hello, generous PTA Leaders! We 're keeping you in the know about:
1) LAPTA Grant Applications due March 31
2) Required Membership Survey (Request #2)
3) Elections & Transition Time
4) Upcoming Dues Increase
1) Grant Applications Due March 31, 2025
Need a donation to your PTA? Apply for an LAPTA grant at LouisianaPTA.org/grants. There are 3 to choose from -- $500 Creative Teacher Grant, $500 Day of Service Grant, and $750 Healthy Minds Grant. Deadline is March 31!
2) REQUIRED Survey
A dues increase is coming on July 1, 2025. I need to confirm that every PTA is aware of this. Please complete the very quick survey by March 31, 2025. I'll be calling PTAs that don't respond to make sure everyone knows. It is also linked at LouisianaPTA.org home page. See below for details on the dues increase.
3) Elections and Transition Time
Have you scheduled elections yet? 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 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. 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 making a difference for so many students!
Beth Maillho
LAPTA President
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