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Dates
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Important dates:
March 12, 2010
Teacher Scholarships
applications due to
Margaret Duncan,
Council Scholarship Chair
See Forms Tab for
Scholarship application
March 12-19, 2010
SPRING BREAK
March 23, 2010
Student Application for
the Dr. J. J. Pearce
Memborial Scholarship
due to Margaret
Duncan, Council
Scholarship Chair
See Forms Tab for
Scholarship Application
March 25, 2010
Council Executive Board
Meeting
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Admin Bldg
April 1, 2010
Council General Meeting
& VENDOR FAIR
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: PDC
Trustee Update:
Kim Quirk
April 5, 2010
PAC Questions due to
Vicki Barrett
April 20, 2010
PAC Meeting
7:00 PM
Location: Admin Bldg
Candidates Forum
7:00 PM
Location: Admin Bldg
Auditorium
April 29, 2010
Council Board Meeting
9:30 AM
Location: Admin Bldg
May 27, 2010
Council Scholarship
Luncheon
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Must make reservations
Location: Northwood
Club 6524 Alpha Rd |
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Webmaster
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2009-2010 Council Webmaster
Lynette Weisheit
risdcouncilweb@aol.com
Email all updates or news to be posted to the Webmaster at the above email address.
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Saying Good-Bye Again
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For the second time in her illustrious career, we have to say good-bye to Dr. Carolyn Bukhair. Bukhair has served as the interium superintendent since the beginning of the school year. On March 22, Dr. Kay Waggoner will take up her duties as the new RISD Superintendent. Dr. Bukhair served as RISD Superintendent from 1996-2004 and returned to allow time for the Trustees to find just the right person to fill the vacant superintendent's position. With great appreciation and sadness, we say our good-byes once again.
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Texas PTA State Convention
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Texas PTA Convention, February 26-28, 2010
Fun, learning and friends
L to R: Lori Norman, Council President McKinney (truthfully Richardson home grown!)
Chuck Sayers, National PTA President, Tomi Morriss, Richardson Council President, and
Linda Holstien, Richardson Council 1st VP.
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2010-11 Council Officers
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Congratulations to the new officers of the RISD Council of PTAs. They will take up their duties following the close of school on June 4, 2010.
President - Tony Reynolds
1st Vice President, Aide - Holli Maxwell
2nd vice President, Programs - Tricia White
3rd Vice President, Membership - Sandra Breedlove
4th Vice President, Used Book Fair - Gerilyn Hill
5th Vice President, Vendor Fair - JoAnn Poulsen
6th Vice President, Council Play - Kim Miller
7th Vice President, Hospitality - Bonnie Muir
Secretary - OPEN
Treasurer - Lucreatia Camp
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Used Book Fair Success
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Another very successful Used Book Fair was completed at Valley View Mall on February 14th.
Thanks to all the hard working volunteers and Council Delegates who help make this years UBF another mile stone in our history.
Project details will be present at the February board meeting and March regular meeting.
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©RISD Council of PTAs - RISD is not responsible for content on external websites or servers
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Trustee Election
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An election will be held on May 8th for three seats on the RISD Board of Trustees. All three seats have challengers.
Place 3
William Gordon
Kris Oliver
Darryl Smyers
Place 4
Lanet Greenhaw, incumbent
Jennifer Najera Hague
Place 5
Raj Agarwal
Karen Holburn, incumbent
Raj Chari
A candidates forum will be held on April 20, 2010 at the RISD Admin Building. The forum is hosted by the Richardson League of Women Voters and the Richardson Council of PTAs.
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Founders Day Celebration
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Former Council Presidents celebrate Founders Day at Richardson Council of PTAs
February 4, 2010
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Environmental Contest
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PTA ENVIRONMENTAL Program: "100 Years From Now. . ."
Students can think of ideas involving the theme "100 Years From Now. . .!" and write a news article, design a print advertisement, enter a photograph, or write a news article. Additionally, 6th- 12 can also create an Audio or video Public Service Announcement (PSA). If you have not received the handouts please email me.
All local level entries are due to Council, at the Council Board meeting, on March 25, 2010
For entry forms, rules or more information, please contact Elaine Mishler at ermishler@sbcglobal.net or go to http://www.txpta.org/programs/environmental-awareness/
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Get Discounts with the PTA Rewards Card
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PTA would like to introduce the new PTA Rewards Card, the world's largest discount program, which saves you money wherever you go! You can also use it to raise funds for your PTA at the same time.
With more than 250,000 retail offers, including over 400 national brands, you will enjoy savings every time you use your card at participating merchants. Discounts of up to 50% off shopping, dining, golf, movies, travel, and so much more are available for some of the world's most recognizable brands.
Plus, every time you or one of your PTA members purchases a PTA Rewards Card or refers someone to buy a PTA Rewards Card, you will be raising funds for your PTA!
To get your PTA Rewards Card or to learn more about the many ways the PTA Rewards Card can benefit your PTA, visit ptarewardscard.org or contact Pam Milne at pam@ptarewardscard.org or (866) 229–8787, ext 709.
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PTA Has New Home in Washington, DC
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A special message from Chuck Saylors
 As you may know, 113 years ago PTA was founded and chartered in Washington DC; in the 1930's the association relocated to Chicago; a central hub for the railroad industry. Several years ago PTA outgrew its building in downtown and has since been working from leased property. From the day PTA sold its building, PTA has been working to find our association a new home.
On August 14, 2009, the PTA Board voted unanimously to purchase a property in the Washington DC area... So we're moving back home! In moving our headquarters back to Washington, DC, PTA will be able to have an appreciable asset for our association, we'll be in the city that houses the most non-profits in the nation, and we'll be better positioned to continue being the premier parent association in the country on Capitol Hill. These opportunities will allow PTA to grow our leadership and service capabilities, thus making us more attractive to a wider array of prospective donors.
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