PTSA Founders Day Dinner Feb. 17 5:30pm

Dearborn PTSA Founders Day 2011

What is Founders Day?  Founders Day is a celebration of the Founding of PTA on February 17, 1897.  Each year PTAs in every school district celebrate this event by taking the time to reflect and take pride in their accomplishments, and to renew their commitment to be a powerful voice for all children.  This is an excellent opportunity to say thank you to our volunteers.  In Dearborn, we have always had representation from each and every PTA 

      We will be giving only ONE “Educator of the year Award”

1.      Each local unit may submit one entry on a teacher, principal, counselor, etc.  It should state why this individual is being considered.  It is important that they be someone who goes over and above their job description.  Also no names should be on the entries.  Only include the name of the school submitting the entry, and a contact number.  If there is a name on the entry, it will not qualify. A committee will then review the entries and pick one individual for this award.

2.      All entries must be received by January 8^th .  No exceptions

STUDENT MENTOR AWARD:    Chair:  Mariam Salha, Woodworth Middle School mariamsalha@ymail.com

We are looking for PTSA students to submit a short essay on a special someone who has made a positive impact in their life.  This person can be a coach, clergyman, parent, relative, teacher, neighbor, or even a sibling.  We will choose the essay that is most unique and clearly defines a mentor. The student and their mentor will be invited to and recognized at our 2011 PTSA Founders Day Dinner. Entries must be received no later than Jan 4th, 2011.  Essays should be emailed to­­­­­­­­­ mariamsalha@ymail.com .

TIN CAN RAFFLE:  Connie Lyon, Edsel Ford  clyon02@aol.com

PTAs will no longer be expected to send in $100 for HFCC Scholarship, instead they will donate a basket of their choice and or Gift Certificates valued at $100.  Remember to bring a coffee can or something similar to hold your tickets.
Contact chairperson, _____________prior to the event to register your donation.  Bring your donation and container on the night of the event.  Proceeds will be our donation to the HFCC Scholarship Program.  All PTA’s MUST participate.  



December 10^th – DSA awards submitted to State.
December 1^st – All units must be in good standing by this date, i.e. budget, audit, membership of 25 or more members, by laws up to date into State office
January 4^th – Student Mentor Award nominations turned in to Chair.
January 8^th – Educator of the Year Nominations turned in to Chair.
January 22^nd  – RSVP with payment for members attending to Roxanne McDonald, Council Treasurer.  Checks made payable to Dearborn PTSA Council......for Fordson PTSA members...you should bring your money to our next PTSA meeting
February 10^th  – Register your basket donation with Chair
February 17^th – Founders Day Dinner 5:30pm   Ford community and performing arts center