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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Take Action on Child Nutrition Bill

Take Action on S. 3307 NOW!!!
Urge your Senators to act on Child Nutrition Bill. Visit the National PTA's Take Action Center for more info.
Click to contact Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and/or Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH).

Thursday, June 24, 2010

NH PTA Board of Directors Meeting 07/15/10

The upcoming Board meeting 7/14/10 has been changed to 7/15/10. The meeting is at PSU Graduate Site in Concord campus 2 Pillsbury Street at 6:00 pm. Mike Mooney will be preparing sandwich items or salad topping items. Potluck items should include salads, dressings, veggies, chips & dips, rolls or breads, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages.

Mike

Monday, June 21, 2010

National Convention Photos June 10, 2010

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Dinner with AIM Ins.
Karen Gerts, NH P IRC, Chuck Saylors, President National PTA, Alana Acosta, NH PIRC, Michael Mooney President NH PTA.







Opening Ceremony of the 114th National PTA Convention w/ The Navy Band.








Nickelodeon announces Partnership with PTA & Dora the Explorer "Beyond the Back Pack" National Campaign Kickoff.








State Presidents line up for presentation of state flags to start the 114th National PTA Convention.








Presentation of National PTA Life Time Achievement Award to US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Byron Garrett CEO National PTA, Teresa Williams National PTA Secretary/Treasurer Arne Duncan, Betsy Landers President Elect. National PTA, Chuck Saylors President National PTA.






United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Keynote Address.









Former NFL Football Coach Tony Dungy Keynote Speaker and Co-Founder of All Pro Dads. After the kickoff announcement the Million Hours of Power Campaign.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Fathers Day

Good Evening,

As your State President it is my pleasure to congratulate the men involved in PTA at the local and State level, and encourage those fathers not involved but on the HONEY DO LIST to get involved. Your local units need your input, your children's educational future needs all of our support at this time.

Happy Fathers Day!!!!!

Currently in the House of Representatives is a Bill HR 5211 aimed at Family Engagement, this is a Non-Partisan legislation act that we as Members of PTA had a hand in developing. Please call your respected House of Representative Member Carol Shea-Porter or Paul Hodes tell them of the importance of Parent Involvement in Schools regardless of your political party.

Help with the Future of Education of All Children.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Reflections State Winners

Check out the Reflections state winners' artwork on NH PTA website !!!

OFFICERS FORM 2010-2011

If you haven't filled out and returned your 2010-2011 Officers Form to the state office, then you are LATE. You need to submit the form for your unit ASAP (even if there is no change in leadership). This will ensure that you will receive pertinent summer information from the State and National PTA to help your units get up and running in the fall. Please go to NH PTA link above.

Monday, June 14, 2010

National PTA Convention wrap up

Good Afternoon,

It's Monday afternoon, I got home last night or very early this morning 2:45 am. Our last day of Convention was Historic National PTA chartered our 55 Congress the Island of Puerto Rico into the Family of National PTA. We heard from PhD Vicki Phillips from the Gates Foundation, the 2010 National Teacher of the Year Sarah Brown from Iowa. While she applauds parents that are involved parents, her best parents are the parents that ask those questions that aren't always dealing with just grades. What questions do you ask??

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Last day of the 114th National PTA Convention

Good Morning,

As the title says it is the last day of this Historic Convention, today we charter our 55 Congress into the Family of PTA. We hear from the current National Teacher of the Year, finish off some unfinished business, last round of workshops, say our good bye's till next year or for Presidents and Committee members August at our training and development workshops.

Michael

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Saturday Night at Convention

Good Evening, It's been along day. National PTA has entered into a partnership with Nickelodeon TV and Dora the Explorer, called Dorabeyondthebackpack.com. Our newest National PTA Advisory Board member is the Actress Tichina Arnold who also presented at the Reflections Lunchone and was a Keynote Speaker during our afternoon business session. Tomorrow is the last day, I will be home around 1:30am Monday.

Michael

Saturday Morning at National Convention

Good Morning again,

I have had a productive morning. I walked through the vendors exhibit area and have found some interesting companies to attend our Convention in November. Some of these companies include fundraising opportunities, others are parental concerns areas. Off to my convention duties, more to come.

Memphis National PTA Convention

Good Morning,

It was a short night, meaning it was a good convention party put on by Tenn. delegation. Today's agenda is once again packed 2 rounds of workshops, one long general meeting. This is the general meeting to honor the Nations Reflections Winners. A reminder that 6 of NH students in the Reflections Program have been recognized as Award Merit winners or Honorable Mention at the National Level Congratulations. It's 7:30 am 1st meeting in 30min, got to go. More later.

Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA

Friday, June 11, 2010

National Convention

Very Busy Day, 2 General Sessions, meet and greet with Coach Tony Dungy and his Wife. Just had 2 Keynote Speakers Mark Levine and US Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan. At the Business meeting all resolutions passed with no changes, this is the first time in 5 years. Collette and Cheryl from the Middle School in Nashua having a great time at the EML conference. Off to the National Convention Party

At National Convention

Good Afternoon,

Exciting news PTA has entered into a partnership with Nickelodeon TV and Dora the Explorer. More to come, on my way to meet Coach Tony Dungy and his Wife Laura. Everything going well business meeting later today.


Michael

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Live from Memphis

Hi Folks, I am writing from the National Convention in Memphis. This has been a very busy day starting off at 6:45 am with State Presidents Breakfast and training. This followed up with a conference with a meeting our State PIRC Repesenative to build our releationship. After this we as State Presidents had a walk thru of our opening State by State march of our State Flags. A quick lunch and off to my next assigment as a workshop moderator. I am taking a 45 min break before my next duty, rehearsal for my convention duty Microphone table. Talk with you later.

Michael Mooney

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

From Mike Mooney: I just arrived in Memphis for the National PTA Convention. Weather is hot and humid. I am setting at the rendezvous BBQ restaurant ready to eat some BBQ ribs! Mmmmmm:) Well, the appointment is not that bad. Can't wait for dinner. This place was on the Food Channel as best ribs in Memphis. Back later friends!