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IT'S CONVENTION TIME!
Registration information for the 85th Annual Hawaii State PTSA Convention, to be held on Saturday, June 30th, at the Ala Moana Hotel, has been added to our website. Check it out on our Convention page, under the Events & Training link above. 
Book now to ensure a space at this special annual event!
Attention Local Units: Do you have new PTA/PTSA leaders for 2012-2013?
To ensure that we can effectively communicate with your board upcoming events, such as Leadership Training Workshops, please complete the Local Unit Contact Form as soon as your 2012-2013 leaders have been determined. This form should be completed annually.

Who we are....

The Hawaii Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, also known as the Hawaii State PTSA, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of Hawaii's keiki. Chartered in 1926, the Hawaii State PTSA is Hawaii's oldest and largest child advocacy organization. We are a state charter of the National PTA, made up of local units throughout the State of Hawaii.

Our goal is to improve the lives of children in Hawaii. The Hawaii State PTSA prides itself on being a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in the Hawaii State PTSA is open to anyone who is concerned with the education, health, and welfare of children and youth, and supports the mission of PTA.

To find a local unit in your area, to become a member, or support our statewide efforts as a corporate sponsor, please feel free to contact us at (808) 943-2042 or by email at: histateptsa@hawaii.rr.com.


DATES
TO
REMEMBER
  • February 1, 2012 - Insurance Premiums due, late fee effective 2/1/12. The effective date of this policy is 12/22/11 - 12/21/12. Payment must be made prior to the HSPTSA issuing a current Certificate of Liability Insurance. (If your PTA/PTSA is holding a function, you may need this proof of insurance.)

PTA/PTSA Spotlight of the Month - May
Lahainaluna High School PTSA

For the 2011-2012 school year, Lahainaluna High School PTSA experienced an impressive 29% increase in members. In an effort to encourage attendance at Parent Information Night meetings held quarterly at the school, the PTSA began hosting a prize drawing for members. Each PTSA member was handed a ticket at the door and then at random intervals throughout the meeting, a ticket was drawn. The winners were very excited to receive PTSA/school logo merchandise or gift certificates donated by generous community business partners. Additionally, meeting attendees began asking how they too could become a PTSA member and the Lahainaluna High School PTSA was ready with both PTSA membership forms and eScrip sign up forms. This was a great way for this local unit to extend PTSA membership and awareness throughout the school year. Great job Lahainaluna PTSA!

Attention Hawaii PTA/PTSA Local Leaders:

_We are looking for PTA success stories for our PTA Spotlight of the Month section and our upcoming PTA eNewsletter. If you have a story you would like to share, please complete our PTA Success Form. We would be happy to include a photo as well, but need a Release from each person in the photo.

Contact Us:

Hawaii State PTSA
765 Amana Street, Suite 308
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808-943-2042; Fax: 808-945-2042
Email: histateptsa@hawaii.rr.com

Save the Date:

June 30, 2012
Hawaii State PTSA Convention & Reflections Banquet
Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu
(Check out the Convention link under the Events & Training tab.)