Friday, January 25, 2008

PTA 109th Annual Convention 2008, Long Beach - Update

Hello All Ye PTA Pirates (can you guess this years theme?:-)),

Well I can't believe it.....Another year has passed and convention is just around the corner. Please forward this message on to all respective PTA units in the event you see I have missed anyone.

Update: Convention Dates: May 1st - 4th 2008 Registration for Convention classes and exhibits will be done on line: Link is due to be released Feb 2, 2008 and open until April 15th. I will forward to all once received.

Registration books have been delayed at the printers but should be sent next week hard copy and email so you may view all information before registering at the link below. Details of Convention available through this link:http://www.capta.org/sections/convention-2008/

Students planning to attend will need release waiver and be accompanied by an adult(Form to be sent once received via email): Flight reservations and transportation to and from convention are the responsibility of each attendee to organize Hotel reservations: A form is required to be sent to reserve your room. I will email the required form to all above as soon as it comes available.

It is critical all persons planning to attend contact me via email to confirm number attending and names from all schools. Attendees should allocate at least $1000 per person to cover cost of hotel(approx $150 per night, plus tax), Airfare (approx $300, may be less if booked 21 days in advance), Food and Transportation ($40 a day, with exception of PTA event on the first night of convention($35 for event at Aquarium)).

Last but not least please note for those schools requesting assistance, the district is awarded a small amount of money each year to help those in need should they need assistance. This is not guaranteed and will be distributed based on convention committee approval. All schools requesting assistance, need to submit requests by 2/25, each will be contacted to advise if money is available. Look forward to seeing many of you at convention.

It will be a great event!!!!

Sincerely, Rene Keehn
PTA 20th District Convention Chair

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