LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

WSPTA Legislative Assembly
October 3-4, 2008
SeaTac Marriot Hotel

Use your Voice. You will have the opportunity to learn about issues submitted by PTA members, which are impacting children in our communities. Your voice will help decide whether or not these issues are adopted and their priority order. Supported issues become the primary factors in determining the actions and activities of staff, and PTA advocates during the legislative session. They help determine what, given the financial and human resources available, the State PTA will monitor and attempt to influence through grassroots organizing, lobbying efforts, media relations and work with partner organizations.

Learn how to Advocate for Kids. A new emphasis on advocacy training at Legislative Assembly aims to prepare PTA members to become more effective advocates within their local schools, communities, and Washington State. We are striving to increase the effectiveness of WSPTA advocacy efforts at all levels, as we continue a 103 year commitment to advocating for Washington State’s children.

Join us and learn how your PTA and its membership can make a real difference for kids.

REGISTRATION $120.00

Includes all materials, does not include meals; housing or parking.

STUDENT* REGISTRATION $90.00

Includes all materials, does not include meals; housing or parking..

Registrations received after 9/19/08, including on-site registrations, must pay an additional $25.00.
*Students must be enrolled in a primary, middle or secondary school served by a PTA.

Hotel arrangements are not provided by WSPTA.
A group rate is available at the SeaTac Marriott (206) 241-2000. Our code is WPLWPLA.
(The cutoff date for reservations is September 17th to guarantee PTA rates.)

Pre-ordered meals are available for additional surcharges:

NOTE: In order to vote, delegates must present a voting delegate card (signed by your local unit or council president) at Legislative Assembly check-in.

Registration Policies

If cancellation is necessary, it MUST be received in writing at the State PTA office by September 19, 2008. A refund check can be made only if received by that date. There will be a $25.00 processing fee for any cancellations. No refunds after September 19st.
Delegates who are transferring registrations or replacing advanced registrants must present a letter from the unit/council president authorizing the transfer.
Lost voting cards will not be replaced.
Photo identification will be required to pick up your Legislative Assembly packet upon check in at the registration desk.
Student delegates must be PTA members and enrolled in a primary, middle or secondary school served by a PTA/PTSA local unit.
Each PTA is entitled to the number of voting delegates shown below (based on the previous year’s end-of-the-year membership).
Up to 299 memberships: 2 voting delegates

300-499 memberships: 3 voting delegates

500-699 memberships: 4 voting delegates

700-899 memberships: 5 voting delegates

Over 899 memberships: 1 voting delegate for each additional 200 memberships

Councils: 2 voting delegates
Voting delegate cards (based on the number above) will be mailed to unit/council presidents in early September. (If your PTA has co-presidents, the voting delegate cards will be sent to the first alphabetically). In order to vote at Legislative Assembly, a voting delegate card (signed by president) must be presented at check-in.