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Position Description

President         

Eleanor Weddington

president@harrystonepta.org    

Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the organization; preside at all meetings; appoint Parliamentarian and Historian.

Secretary                                                            

Teresa M. Norton

secretary@harrystonepta.org

Record the minutes of all meetings of the association; keep an attendance roll of the executive board meetings & general membership meetings; maintain a membership list and official documentation

Treasurer                                  

Michael A. Mendoza

 

 

 

treasurer@harrystonepta.org

Develop a sound financial plan for apportioning PTA funds to meet the needs of the year's activities as planned by the PTA; chair the budget committee; make available a "Request for Funds" form to school personnel, verify availability of funds, present the request to the board and follow through with notification of the PTA's position with the person making the request; Keep books of account and records including bank statements, receipts, budgets, etc; make disbursements in accordance with the budget; sign on bank accounts; present a financial statement at general meetings and board meetings; make a full report at the annual meeting; be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records

Parliamentarian                         

Jose Hernandez

parliamentarian@harrystonepta.org

Attend all meetings and advise on matters of parliamentary procedure when requested

Historian                                                                                     

Stephanie Hughes

historian@harrystonepta.org

Act as custodian of all records and materials pertinent to the history of the association, and compile and keep a record of events and activities to be presented as the official history; prepare presentation for annual meeting

1st Vice President                                                                                    

Cheryl Franklin 

 

1stvp@harrystonepta.org

Aide-to-the-president; responsible for meeting places and hosts for executive committee meetings; see that meeting place for general meetings is in order and readiness; incentives and purchase incentives

Program Chair                                                                              

Audrey Pinkerton

 

plan and arrange the programs for general PTA meetings that carry out PTA objectives

 

 

Hospitality Chair                         

Gwen Acquaye

 

Create a feeling of friendliness and warmth at each PTA meeting by providing greeters, refreshments and other activities.  Arrange childcare for the PTA Board meetings

Teacher Appreciation Chair                                                                   

Beverly Hutson

 

Organize two (2) Parent/Teacher Conference night dinners, Teacher Appreciation Week activities and any other appreciative events.

 

2nd Vice President, Membership          

Martha Ingrum

2ndvp@harrystonepta.org

Build an informed and participating membership; send membership list and dues to the Texas PTA Office on a monthly basis. Participate in state membership awards competition; compile an alphabetical membership log with copies distributed to the president, treasurer, secretary, and directory chairperson.

Directory Chair   

Mary O’Brien

 

Compile and arrange for publication a directory for the unit's members

Volunteer Services Chair                                                     

Martha Ingrum

 

Coordinate PTA volunteer activities in the school in cooperation with school staff; encourage participation by parents and interested citizens in the school program through volunteerism; attend a Volunteer Certification workshop provided by the school district; keep a log of hours

Book Fair

Carolyn Hayden-Garner

 

Organize parent volunteers for the book fair twice each year; work with school librarian to plan.

3rd Vice President, Public Welfare & Ed.

Jennifer Wright

3rdvp@harrystonepta.org

Oversee youth safety, parent education, parent resource center, health education, and environmental programs

Youth Safety Chair                                                                   

Greg Griffin

 

Develop programs and projects to make the home, school and community safe for children and youth. (Includes promoting Red Ribbon Week).

Parent Education/

Resource Chair                                                    

Jennifer Wright

 

Promote parent education: makes available information; promotes programs and projects dealing with issues affecting children and youth;  Coordinate with the school counselor on school issues

 Health Education Chair                                                   

Elizabeth Griffin

 

Provide programs, projects and services to promote good physical and mental attitudes, health education and illness prevention.

 Environment Chair                                                                   

 

 

Develop programs and projects that will enhance the beauty of the school and community.  Promote environmental education.

 Legislation Action Chair      

Richard Munoz         

 

Keep local membership aware of pending state legislative action and involve membership in the legislative process.  Keep unit informed of happenings in community such as school board elections, bond elections and general elections.

4th VP Student Enrichment      

Noel Navarrete

4thvp@harrystonepta.org

Oversee arts in education, cultural arts education and playground programs

Arts in Education Chair                                          

 

 

Plan and implement programs for students and parents emphasizing fine arts experiences that enrich lives and encourage creativeness, stressing the need for arts in education programs at school; promote participation of students in National PTA Reflections program

Cultural Arts Education Chair                          

 

 

Develop and promote cultural programs that will teach children diversity

 Playground Chair                                                                                                                     

 

 

Direct the playground committee in developing and implementing a master plan for the school grounds; make recommendations for purchase of playground equipment and landscaping materials; oversee the maintenance of the school grounds.

Outdoor Classroom Chair

Susan Evans

 

Oversee grant and outdoor classroom and gardens.

Serve as the liaison between the Outdoor Classroom committee and the PTA.

5th Vice-President, Fund Raising

Beverly Mendoza

5thvp@harrystonepta.org

Plans and implements fundraising activities to finance the work of the association.

Ongoing Fundraiser

Maureen Ehrlicher

 

Administer ongoing fundraiser programs such as BoxTops, Campbell’s labels, used cell phones, etc.

6th Vice-President,    Publicity       

 

 

Coordinate communications of PTA to include internal (newsletter, bulletin boards) and external communications (Submit articles and pictures regarding PTA events and issues to local media reporters and school district public relations officer) promote school pride (i.e. school t-shirt sales, bulletin boards, etc.);
promote the school within the community (i.e. Magnet Fair, marquee, etc.);

Communications Chair                 

 

 

Coordinate information going to parents via phone tree, Thursday folders/flyers, e-mail list.

Magnet Fair Chair

Sandi Erspamer 

 

Coordinate HSMA presence at the annual DISD Magnet Fair. [Choice Fair]

Newsletter Chair

Jalonda Davis

 

publish a monthly PTA newsletter

Council Delegate

July 2007

 

Dallas Council has been dissolved for a reorganization by the state

act as a liaison between the local unit and the Dallas PTA council; bring reports to the executive board from all council meetings; promote the programs and plans of the council to the local unit, communicates effectively to the council the needs and wishes of the local unit and accurately represents the local unit in all matters requiring debate and vote.

  Web Chair                                                                                                                 

Lori Richards

web@harrystonepta.org

develop and maintain a PTA sponsored website

Principal          

Lisa Curry

principal@harrystonepta.org