Legislative VP

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This page contains an up to date list of all Utah PTA Resolutions and Position Statements.

LEGISLATIVE “QUEST FOR SUCCESS”

Upcoming Events

1.      Mark the date of February 24, 2012 on your calendar; this is the date of "Utah PTA Day at the Capitol".  The schedule will include:

·         Updates on current legislation Utah PTA is addressing

·         An opportunity to meet and speak with your legislators

·         Seeing the legislative process in the House and Senate

·         Necessary business of PTA will be conducted, if needed

We would like to see the Capitol flooded with PTA members.  All PTA members are welcome.

2.      Be sure you are free to attend the May Leadership Convention, May 10 and 11, 2012.  There will be training specific to Legislative Vice Presidents and all those interested in being advocates on behalf of children.  Make sure all PTA board members and future board members are aware of the dates so all can attend and receive great training in all areas of PTA.

ACT AS IF WHAT YOU DO MAKES A DIFFERENCE.  IT DOES. ~~ William James

PLAN NOW TO HAVE A GREAT YEAR

"QUEST FOR SUCCESS" in Speaking on Behalf of All Children

As Parents, Teachers, and as PTA members we are strong advocates for children.  Utah PTA’s ability to be effective in its advocacy efforts increases with each individual who will actively be involved with and advocate on behalf of children.  I am excited to serve as the Utah PTA Legislative Vice President this year.   My "Quest" will be to be share information, be accessible to PTA leaders and membership, and to work legislatively on behalf of all children in Utah.  To succeed and be effective in meeting the needs of PTA members I would like to have all Legislative Vice Presidents and/or Legislative contacts feel free to contact me and have input on issues and concerns in PTA.  I am requesting the following information from all PTA’s – local, councils, and regions:

·         Send me the name and email address of the Legislative Vice President and/or Legislative contacts in your school.  I would like to set up conference calls with the legislative contacts to share information and to hear any concerns or questions.  With the technology available today these call can comprise satellite advisory committees for the legislative activity of Utah PTA.  We can easily communicate with all areas of the state and truly hear the voice of our membership.  It is only with your help that I can speak with you and hear your concerns; please send names, email addresses, and phone numbers to dawn@utahpta.org.

·         Join the” member to member network” of Utah PTA.  Through membership in this network, you will receive updates and alerts on what is happening legislatively in the State as well information on National issues of interest and concern to PTA.  All PTA members are welcome to join this network; please email dawn@utahpta.org and in the subject line write “Member to Member” and include your email address in the body of the email. Join the 800 individuals who are already in the Utah PTA “member to member network.”

·         NOTE: Utah PTA sends updates and alerts only when PTA member action is needed.  The action alert will give simple talking points and instruction on whom to contact at the state or national level.

Please include information in your school newsletter, on your website, and give information during your PTA meetings on the membership’s opportunity for phone conference calls.  Help your PTA members be aware of the Utah PTA “Member to Member” network.  Let PTA members know of their opportunity to unite their voices on behalf of all children.  

The Utah PTA has a special day at the Capitol when you can visit with your legislators, sit in on meetings, and ask questions of ur commissioners. We end with a press conference and reception for our legislators in the evening. Everyone may attend.

For more information, including dates and how to register, please visit the PTA Day at the Capitol page.

The Utah PTA Public Policy Program is the primary authority for public policy action and statements by Utah PTA on state and local legislation and administrative policies and regulations. The current Legislative Priorities have been adopted by the Utah PTA Board of Directors and are based on resolutions.

Utah PTA resolutions are formal statements that have been approved by the Utah PTA Convention delegates and are the official policies of the organization. The Legislative Directives are based upon the actions called for in our current resolutions.

A resolution is a call for action. It is a statement that may give direction for that action. A resolution may also memorialize, commemorate, or express appreciation. Local PTAs, councils, region and Utah PTA commissions and committees may submit resolutions for consideration to the Utah PTA resolutions committee.

The Legislative Action Committee (LAC) consists of the Utah PTA Executive Committee, the Utah PTA Commissioners, and appointees chosen by the Legsislative Vice President and approved by the Board of Directors. The LAC is a recommending body to the executive committee and the Utah PTA Board of Directors.

The LAC meets monthly except during the legislative session, when members work individually with commissions to evaluate and recommend Utah PTA positions on pending legislation.

Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network

Join the Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network today and enjoy the benefits of regular updates on all legislative matters during interim meetings, advanced notice of legislative events and the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of our children during the session. E-mail Dawn Davies, the Utah PTA Legislative VP at dawn@utahpta.org to become a member of the Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network.

National PTA Member-to-Member Network

You may also join National PTA's Member-to-Member Network. Find out more info at http://www.pta.org.

Utah State Legislature Web site: http://www.le.state.ut.us

Utah Senate:

• Phone: 801-538-1035
• Senate Roster: http://www.utahsenate.org/roster.html

Utah House of Representatives:

• Phone: 801-538-1029
• House Roster: http://www.le.state.ut.us/house/members/membertable1add.asp

To find out who your Representative or Senator is and to find the information necessary to contact them, go to the following link:

http://www.utahsenate.org/map.shtml

This is a very easy tool to get information about both your Representative and your Senator. You simply need to type in your address and city and hit "Go." If you click on the name of your representative or Senator, you will see more information about your legislator, including email address, phone number(s), address, and which legislative committees they serve on.