## AWARDS CHAIR’S REFERENCE GUIDE

In addition to this reference guide the awards chair should:

- o Review all information on the Alabama PTA website www.alabamapta.org and the National PTA website www.pta.org.
- o Check with your PTA president for any written materials from National PTA.
- o Be familiar with your PTA Bylaws
- o Verify with your PTA president that your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address have been submitted to Alabama PTA via MemberHub.

### PTA IN GOOD STANDING

A local PTA must be in good standing to receive awards and scholarships from Alabama PTA and National PTA: (i) Adheres to the purposes and basic policies of PTA (ii) Remits dues to Alabama PTA by dates designated in Alabama PTA bylaws (iii) Has a current officer list on file in the Alabama PTA office via MemberHub (iv) Must have bylaws which have been updated within the last three (3) years, on file in the Alabama PTA Office (v) Must maintain its 501©(3) tax exempt status or be actively working in conjunction with Alabama PTA to have its tax exempt status reinstated (vi) Must maintain membership levels as follows: A minimum of 15 members for schools with enrollment of 200 or less students, 25 members for schools with enrollment of 201 to 500 students, and 50 members for schools with enrollment of greater than 500 students (vii) If located with an organized council, follows adopted guidelines of that council, in paying dues and/or participating in other programs.

### PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

PTA Values Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families. Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded. Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals. Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.

### GENERAL INFORMATION

Alabama PTA recognizes the importance of partnerships between home and school and will recognize individuals and organizations that have exhibited a strong commitment to improving these partnerships at their annual convention each year. Award applications sent to Alabama PTA for judging become the property of Alabama PTA. Award applications must include the appropriate application form and be submitted to Alabama PTA by March 1. Activities from the spring of the previous school year may be included.