What skills do they need? (In order of importance)
- Interested in educating the community on children’s issues
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Ability to engage the listener in a discussion
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Ability to write effective emails (short and concise)
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(Note that knowledge of legislation is NOT listed…they can easily learn about legislation, the first three priorities are tougher to learn)
Who are they?
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A “retired” past PTA president
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A vocal parent at the school who needs to direct their passion in a positive direction
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A working parent who can’t be at school during the day but wants to be involved
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Someone who is active in politics in other areas of their life
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Someone who doesn’t know much about legislation but is willing to learn
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Someone who is new to the school who was a Legislative Chair at their last PTA
What is the job?
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Sign people up for action alert emails
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Speak at each of your PTA meetings (info to speak on provided)
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Place newsletter articles in newsletter (provided)
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Attend Legislative Assembly in early October
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Attend Focus Day and bring members of your PTA to Focus Day on January 24, 2013 in Olympia
What support will they have?
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WSPTA Legislation Handbook
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Several opportunities for training
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Regular updated information via email
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Action alert emails all ready to go to send to your email distribution lists. Email alerts will come from both the state and the Region Legislative Chair
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The PTSA Council Legislative Chairs are available to help and answer questionsResource: Region 2 Handprints – June 2012