Founders Day is a perfect time to celebrate PTAs past, present, and vision for the future. Welcome to the Founders Day page. My name is Betty Roark, and I am the Founders Day Chairperson for 12^th District PTA. I understand how important it is for all of us to recognize and acknowledge the many important accomplishments and positive changes made since the early years of PTA. This is what gives us the fuel to continue our advocacy as we work tirelessly today, and in the future, on behalf of children. This page will help you locate the ideas and resources you need to launch a successful Founders Day program in your unit/council. Of course you are always free to contact me by clicking the thumbnail below, and I will be happy to help you.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS   12th District PTA   Founders Day Program/HSA Celebration February 28th, 2008 7:00 p.m. Ventura County Office of Education 5100 Adolfo Road                 Camarillo, California  Join 12th District PTA as we celebrate the "Champions for children---Past and Present"

Founders Day Material/Resources CSPTA Website Founders Day Handbook (available from unit president) Founders Day sections in the Guidebook of the California State PTA National PTA Annual Resources for PTA Past issues of Our Children and PTA in California PTA Tool Kit

Freewill Offering - "PTA     Birthday Gift" May be collected during your Founders Day event, or budgeted and sent directly through channels Monies collected/donated are used to further the work of PTA at all levels The Founders Day freewill offering is divided and shared with all levels of PTA, with one-fourth of it being returned to the districts. The funds help organize and strengthen PTAs, and train its leaders (CSPTA).

A Founders Day Program should have three components ... Honoring of PTAs Founders and review of past PTA achievements Raising awareness about PTA  especially yours and its current activities, goals Participation in the traditional Founders Day freewill offering/gift (Taken from CSPTA website Founders Day)