Bedford County PTA Council

03/20/2024

Considering volunteering for a Council PTA position? Want to start a Council PTA in your community? Curious about what a Council PTA is? Join this workshop to learn about Council PTAs, the work they do to support PTAs in their area, and the types of roles that may be available to you in your Council.
Presenter: Jenna Alexander Virginia PTA President

WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 7 pm

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkd-qqqDMvEtc70ETAS8NqkFgjiuRam80S

08/03/2023

Here's a few quick tips to start your Back to School membership drive.

07/29/2023

Ready to Submit your Annual Compliance Materials?
Here's a few quick tips to avoid pitfalls.

-- FINANCIAL REVIEW --
✅ Use the Virginia PTA form; your budget will not be accepted
✅ Upload the full 3-page document
✅ Signed in 3 places

Financial Review Form: https://www.vapta.org/documents/treas/finance-review/2783-2023-2024-financial-review-form-rev-6-23-23-fillable

-- INSURANCE COVERAGE --
✅ Submit ONLY the 1-page coverage certificate

-- 990 FILING --
✅ Reflects that your submission was "accepted" not "pending" with IRS.

** Please note your 990 filing is FREE if you are filing directly with the IRS. https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/annual-electronic-filing-requirement-for-small-exempt-organizations-form-990-n-e-postcard

LEARN MORE:
https://www.vapta.org/pta-basics/leaders-get-started/standards-affiliation

07/24/2023

TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm to talk about how to engage your families with fun events, and learn more about National PTA Grants and the Reflections Arts contest.

REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdeCppzoqEtzAqjm4DY5gqn5eJRt5Wqm-

FULL SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES:
https://vapta.org/pta-basics/training/leadership-training

07/17/2023

Don't forget Parents to register your Kindergarteners! Follow the link below for more information or contact your child's school.

Kindergarten Registration Page
https://bedford.sharpschool.net/cms/One.aspx...

07/17/2023

This week’s focuses on fun! As you create a membership plan for the upcoming year, consider using a theme to create excitement and energize your membership campaign.

Theme options are limitless and can include sports/mascots, music, food, nature, space, or the future!

For more theme ideas to spark your imagination, visit Virginia PTA - Membership Challenge (vapta.org)

To jump start your membership campaign, share your membership theme and goal with Virginia PTA and receive special recognition! Submit your theme, along with a membership goal that reflects an increase over last year’s total membership here: https://forms.office.com/r/izDSyUPp1J. For more details, click the Membership Challenge link above.

07/07/2023

07/06/2023

JULY WEBINARS! Get ready for the coming school year, and connect with PTA leaders from across Virginia with our end of July webinar series

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & REGISTER TODAY!
https://vapta.org/pta-basics/training/leadership-training

06/13/2023

Due June 15th!

✅REMINDER: Your 2023-2024 Executive Board Contacts are due THIS THURSDAY!

Even if you are serving a second term, you need to enter your contact information for the new fiscal year!

ENTER YOUR DATA TODAY!
https://www.memberhub.com/

END OF YEAR CHECKLIST:
https://vapta.org/pta-basics/leaders-get-started/standards-affiliation

06/01/2023

Have you recently been elected to a new role on your PTA, or are looking for a quick refresher? Dive in with us NEXT WEEK for our first block of summer leadership webinars.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER
https://vapta.org/pta-basics/training/leadership-training