Save the Date Evansville Area Council PTA Founder's Day Gala

Save the Date Evansville Area Council PTA Founder’s Day Gala Get in the Game!

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 St. Mary’s Manor 5:00pm Social Hour & Silent Auction & Cupcake Wars 5pm Meet and Greet, Silent Auction 6:00pm Dinner 7pm – Heads or Tails Awards Program

Sponsorship Donations Disney World Evansville Philharmonic Louisville Mega Caverns Mesker Park Zoo Holiday World & Splashin Safari Swonder Ice Rink The Magic House Tropicana Evansville Evansville Thunderbolts Evansville Otters Franklin Lanes YMCA University of Evansville Aces Evansville Philharmonic Indianapolis Zoo

Founder’s Day Gala Get in the Game with

Evansville Area Council PTA!

Silent Auction Donation Form nd February 22 , 2017

St. Mary’s Manor

Name of Business/PTA Unit/Individual______Contact Name: ______Title______Telephone: ______Cell: ______Email: ______Basket Theme/Item Description______Value of Donation: $______Get in the Game with PTA! Please return this form to Carol Blair, either by email or school mail, to Washington Middle School. Please feel free to call/text to make arrangements for dropping off of the Theme Baskets and Donations.

Thank you, This year’s Founders Day Gala focuses on Family Engagement and spending time Carol Blair with family. There is no better way to do Committee Chair that than spending an evening playing a [email protected] board game. Have fun creating your silent 812-604-4466 auction basket around this theme. There will be a prize for the best decorated basket!

Get in the Game Evansville Area Council PTA Founder’s Day CUP CAKE WARS!

Your challenge is to make the best tasting, best looking, and most creative cupcakes that will be judged by our panel of judges, and then served as dessert for the Founder’s Day Gala. THEME – BOARD GAMES

Your cupcakes will be judged on taste, presentation, creativity and originality. If you are interested in participating please use the form below to register. All entries must be received by February 3rd, 2017.

Team Name:______

Organization Submitting:______

Contact Person:______Phone number:______

Rules: You must create an original cupcake and print the recipe for viewing. (Mixes are fine, but flavor and extra ingredients need to be listed in case of allergy issues). You need a minimum of 24 cupcakes. Three of these will be used for judging. Entry forms need to be sent either via email to Carol Blair, [email protected], or by school mail to Washington Middle School PTSA, or regular mail to Carol Blair, 1312 E. Chandler Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.

Baked cupcakes need to be delivered to either Carol Blair on Tuesday, February 21st, or brought to the St. Mary’s Manor on Wednesday, February 22nd on or before 4pm. Judging will start at 5pm. They must be received before 4pm to be eligible for judging. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize for the winning team. The winner will be announced before dinner.

If you have questions please email Carol Blair, [email protected], or call/text 812-604-4466. EVANSVILLE AREA COUNCIL PTA FOUNDER’S DAY GALA ST. MARY’S MANOR WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND, 2017 Get in the Game! 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Reservation Form Reservation Deadline is February 20th, 2017 COST: $15 per person on or before February 12th By sending in reservations and payment on or before February 12th your PTA/PTSA will be entered into a drawing the night of the event for FREE Area Council Dues for the 2017/2018 school year. A $190.00 value. COST: $20 per person after February 12th, PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS PORTION OF THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT

THROUGH SCHOOL MAIL TO - WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA – ATTN: CAROL BLAIR – FOUNDER’S DAY

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO EVANSVILLE AREA COUNCIL PTA

SCHOOL: ______

CONTACT PERSON: ______

PHONE: ______

NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING: ______

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $______

NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING – PLEASE PRINT Heads or Tails Game

1.______2.______3.______4.______

5.______6.______7.______8.______

Please use back side of form if you have more than 8 attendees. THE EVENING INCLUDES

CUPCAKE WARS at 5PM

SILENT AUCTION at 5PM with proceeds to benefit Hangers

Dinner at 6PM

AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING

WHAT IS FOUNDER’S DAY… AND WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS?

Founder’s Day is a special time to celebrate PTA. We enjoy conversation and a meal together. We honor those people who personify the objective and mission of PTA: people who VOLUNTEER their time and efforts for all children.

Remember that the PTA honors VOLUNTEERS. Anyone who receives payment for daytime or after school activities does not necessarily deserve an award.

In order for all honorees to be recognized in an orderly fashion at the dinner, several things must happen in a timely manner:

1. Review the entire awards packet with your PTA Board. 2. Decide within the unit who will be honored. 3. Break up the work – don’t let “President’s Report” be a deceiving phrase. 4. Mark dates on calendars. a. Eligibility Requirements November 15 (see items 5c and 5f) b. Awards postmarked: February 1, 2017. c. Founder’s Day Dinner: February 5. Be sure you meet eligibility requirements: a. Adhere to the purposes and basic policies of the PTA. b. Have bylaws approved every three years according to the procedures of the Indiana PTA. c. Annual audit completed, 990 and NP-20 submitted by November 15. d. List of current officers submitted to Indiana PTA. e. Two Area Council Meetings: one in the Fall and the January meeting. f. Council Assessments paid ($190). 6. Notify principals and teachers early if you are asking them for essays. 7. READ THE DIRECTIONS. And then read them again. 8. Use Founder’s Day as a celebration for your Unit. Invite the Board and key players. 9. Award forms must be postmarked by February 1, 2017. 10. Winter is coming. Plan accordingly. 11. Awards should be mailed to: PTA Awards Committee 905 Criterion Way Evansville, IN 47711 11. Have fun!

- 1 -

Indiana PTA Lifetime Achievement Award

Located at: http://indianapta.wpengine.com/units/awards/

Click on “Lifetime Achievement Form”

Purpose: To recognize an outstanding member of your unit for their lengthy dedication to your PTA. This should be a volunteer (unpaid) who is a parent, teacher, administrator or community member. This award is granted from the State of Indiana and typically presented at either (1) the Evansville Area Council Founder’s Day dinner or (2) a recognition event hosted by individual units.

1. Mail the application and $50.00 check to the State PTA office in early December. 2. Write the “why” statement. This should be 100 words or less for an IN PTA Lifetime Achievement award; 250 or less for a National. This statement does not have to be submitted to State, however is usually read during the dinner to let those present know why you are presenting this award. 3. Frame the certificate after it arrives. 4. Tape the pin to the back of the certificate to keep the two together. 5. Invite the recipient to the dinner. Units usually try to keep identities of their winners secret. Whether or not your unit buys an honoree’s ticket depends on your budget. 6. Order a corsage or boutonniere if this is your unit’s tradition and if budget allows. 7. Bring the certificate and “why” statement to the Founder’s Day dinner for presentation. 8. Come and enjoy the Founder’s Day dinner knowing that you did your part to make the evening very special! At the designated time, your unit will present your award.

- 2 -

Evansville Area Council PTA Founders’ Day – Project Award Form

Complete and return the attached form to the Founders’ Day Project Award Committee Chairman. Projects must take place between February 1 and January 31. Award forms received after the deadline will not be eligible for certificates. See Standing Rules for Founders’ Day Observance for project guidelines and eligibility. Awards will be presented at the annual Evansville Area Council PTA Founders’ Day Banquet on the fourth Thursday in February.

Instructions: Place a check beside each project completed. It is imperative that you provide answers pertaining to the project if requested. (Example: dates, description, copies of correspondence, etc.)

Certificate of Achievement: Your unit must have participated in at least five (5) of the seventeen (17) projects listed.

Certificate of Excellence: Your unit must have participated in at least nine (9) of the seventeen (17) projects listed.

Outstanding Project Certificate: Your unit must describe your most outstanding project. Carefully follow the instructions. On a separate sheet(s) of paper describe your most outstanding project. Please do not document money-making events, especially where those events provide funds for the general budget purposes.

Outstanding Project Certificates will be awarded to the one elementary, one middle and one high school.

Follow these requirements to be eligible for an Outstanding Project Certificate:  Documentation must be typed.  Type should be 12 pitch.  Use 1” margins on all sides.  Unit name must appear at the top of each page.  Use a sheet of 8 ½” X 11” plain paper, single-sided, and single spaced. Not to exceed two (2) pages total. (Not including supplementary materials.”)  Supplementary materials (optional). Use one side of no more than three (3) 8 ½” X 11” sheets of paper. DO NOT include scrapbooks or booklets. These materials may include photographs, articles from newspapers or newsletters, letters, program materials, etc. These materials may be photo statically reproduced and single-spaced.  MATERIALS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. MAKE A COPY OF COMPLETED FORMS FOR YOUR RECORDS.

This form must be postmarked or hand delivered on or before February 1, 2017 Please mail to: PTA Awards Committee: 905 Criterion Way, Evansville, IN 47711

- 3 - Evansville Area Council PTA Founders’ Day – Project Award Form

UNIT NAME______

President’s Name:______Phone Number:______

NATIONAL/STATE/COUNCIL PROJECTS

— Citizenship: Participated in student essay contest___; Hold flag raising ceremonies___; Recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” at meetings___; Citizen of the Month___; Character Education_____ Other______

— Clothing Bank: Sent ___ workers to the clothing bank on ______; Date of clothing drive______; Collected hygienic products____;

— Critical TV Viewing Workshop. Give date of program: ______— Environmental Issues: Participated in activities for Earth Day____; Arbor Day____; Recycling____; Other______

— Health & Safety Issues: Held program on AIDS Awareness___; Immunizations____; Bicycle Safety____; Safety Patrol___; Physical fitness____; Child Abuse___; Youth Suicide___; Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol Awareness___; Red Ribbon Week___; Wellness ______; Other______

— Journalism/ Unit Newsletter: Sent copies of newsletter to Council___; State___ — Leadership Training: Attended State Convention___; Packet Meeting___; Leadership Conference___; Other Council or State Leadership Workshop___

— Legislation: Contacted legislators by: Letter (provide copy)___; Telephone dates______; Petitions___; E-Mail___; Attended forums___; Other______

— Outstanding Principal: Nominated your principal for IN PTA Award. — Outstanding Teacher: Nominated a teacher for IN PTA Award.

— Parent Involvement: Held program on parent involvement. Give name of program, number of participants, and dates: ______4 ______

— Reflections: Participated in student contest. — Student Involvement: How do you involve students in your PTA/PTSA? ______

— Survive Alive/ Fire Safety: Date and description: ______

— Teacher Appreciation: Recognize teachers and staff in a special way. Description: ______

UNIT PROJECTS

— Community Involvement: Sponsor a special project for nursing homes, hospitals, homeless, neighborhood beautification, etc. Give a brief description and dates: ______

— School Community Involvement: Sponsor Halloween Safe Party, Santa Shop, Tutoring, Grand Persons Day, Host academic recognition of students, etc. List type of program(s) and date(s): ______

Evansville Area Council PTA Outstanding Educator Award

Nominee’s name: ______

Nominated by: ______

Phone number: ______E-mail: ______

PTA/PTSA Unit Name: ______

Criteria

Follow these requirements to be eligible for the Outstanding Educator Award: ALL award applications are due Feb. 1st of each year.  Documentation must be typed.  Type should be 12 pitch.  Use 1” margins on all sides.  Unit name must appear at the top of each page.  Use a sheet of 8 ½” X 11” plain paper, single-sided, and single spaced. Not to exceed two (4) pages total. (Not including supplementary materials.”)  Unit must have paid assessments to Evansville Area Council PTA.  Nominee must be a current PTA/PTSA member (check with membership chair for authenticity).  Unit must attend a fall meeting and the January Evansville Area Council Meeting to qualify for this award.

1-4 are to be completed by a local PTA/PTSA representative in essay form.

1. Nominee’s relationship with students. Describe how nominee interacts with students. (i.e. builds on students strengths, recognizes and provides for individual differences among students, etc.) 150 words or less 2. Nominee’s relationship with families and the community. Describe how nominee supports communication between parents and students, and between parents and teachers. Are parents involved and informed about things happening with the students in the classroom and in the school?150 words or less 3. Nominee’s relationship with PTA/PTSA. Summarize nominee’s involvement with your PTA/PTSA. 150 words or less 4. List three (3) reasons why your PTA/PTSA unit is nominating this individual. 150 words or less for each reason

Winner will be presented award during the Founders' Day Gala. Send submissions to PTA Awards Committee: 905 Criterion Way, Evasnville IN 47711 by February 1, 2017.

Evansville Area Council PTA Outstanding Administrator Award

Nominee’s name: ______

Nominated by: ______

Phone number: ______E-mail: ______

PTA/PTSA Unit Name: ______

Criteria

1-4 are to be completed by a local PTA/PTSA representative in essay form.

Winner will be presented award during the Founders' Day Gala. Send submissions to PTA Awards Committee: 905 Criterion Way, Evansville, IN 47711 by February 1, 2017.

T-Green Perseverance Award

Name of Nominee______Phone Number______

Nominated by ______Phone Number______

Is the nominee an adult or child?

What school is this person associated with?

How long have you known this person?

Why do you think the person deserves this award?

What obstacles has this person overcome to make them a candidate for this award?

Any other pertinent information the committee might need to know?

Any other reference you would like us to speak to about the applicant.

8 Evansville Area Council PTA Outstanding Membership Award

UNIT NAME______

Membership Chair Name:______Phone Number:______

President’s Name: ______Phone Number: ______

MEMBERSHIP AWARD In one page describe your Membership Campaign, photos and supplemental materials may be included to portray the effectiveness of the campaign to include no more than four pages total.

Please label the top of the attached materials “Outstanding Membership Campaign.”

Please indicate each goal attained: • 100% Teacher/Principal Membership • Maintained Membership from 2015-2016 school year • Unit had 500+ members for two consecutive years Unit had 100% Matching Membership (One PTA member for every student)