NH PTA Reporting from National Convention

Good Evening, Today was an historic day for NH PTA as Adam Bohorquez recieved his Outstanding award for Film Production for the 2010/2011 Reflections Program. National PTA news was also made when we as delegates elected Otha Thornton as President Elect our 2nd Male President. Furthermore, delegates voted to raise our National Dues .50 cent effect 6/11/11 what does this mean it means that National Dues are $2.25 per member plus our State Dues. Understand this it has been 10 years the last time National PTA raised dues, with this increase and our state dues it's still less than a meal at any fast food restaurant.

Michael Mooney

News from National Convention

Good Evening, It's been along day I just got back in my room, meetings started at 7:00am for State Presidents. Next for me was the opening ceremony for the Convention as all State Presidents were introduced by state. Judge Hackett was an amazing speaker, was one of the best I have seen as NH PTA State President at National Convention. Call in day was again a hit getting the attention of congress on the Hill. A lively debate over a dues increase is ongoing and has been tabled till tomorrow. Great dinner with NH PTA Insurance Carrier AIM, Adam and his Mom Sarah joined in the fun and had a great time. Adam is enjoying State pin trading close to getting all the states.

Michael Mooney

Reporting in from Disney Florida

Good Afternoon from the Sunshine State and the House of the Mouse. Yes, Disney World if you are not aware of this I was born and raised in Orlando and was a Cast Member (employee) of Disney in 1971 when it first opened. NH PTA is represented by 4 members Carol Kingston, Sabrina Brown, and Ian MacDonald and My self. We will be joined by Adam Bohorquez and his Mother Sarah, as Adam is recognized for his Outstanding piece in Reflections as a National Winner.

Michael Mooney

National PTA Convention

Good Afternoon, from the House of the Mouse. The National PTA Convention is starting to take shape, the first two sets of workshops have taken place, State Presidents and President Elects have engaged in a productive meeting. Exhibitors are prepared and awaiting delegates, and the HEAT IS ON FULL BLAST. more updates coming soon.

Michael Mooney

Tell USDA That You Want the Best Nutrition for All Children

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is planning major improvements to the quality of the food offered in school breakfast and lunch programs. Through April 13, USDA will be accepting comments on its proposed rule, Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. National PTA urges you to tell USDA that you support the need to revise the school meal standards and recommend ways to further strengthen the regulations.

How to Submit Comments to the USDA about the Proposed Rule “Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs”

(Please note: All comments and contact information are made available online to the public)

1. Download the attached Model Comment Letter and save it to your computer.
2. Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FNS-2007-0038-0001
3. Enter your name and contact information on the left side. You can submit the comments as an individual or as a State/Council/Local PTA unit. Please feel free to upload the model letter content to your e-stationery. (The only required fields are first name, last name, and the comment box.)
4. In the comment box, type “Comment letter attached” or a short message (max 2000 characters)
5. Where it says “Upload File”, click “Browse” and locate your comment letter on your computer. Attach the file.
6. You can preview your comment or just click “Submit”.
7. After you submit, you will receive a Comment Tracking Number.

We thank you for your participation.

Hamburger University

Wondering how much training they did, hmmm?

Sabrina Brown, Ron McDonald and Ian MacDonald at national PTA training in Chicago at Hamburger University Nov. 6, 2010.

Education Nation (NBC)

Good Evening,

I hope you have had the chance to listen to some of this forum, it's about time that everybody got in the pool together. Exciting news from National PTA and the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation have created a program to research our schools and the progress they are making in comparison to the State and area local Schools. To find out more go to
www. Educationnation.com then Score Card and proceed.



Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA

Education Nation

Good Evening,

It's started Education Nation on NBC stations both during the morning news and evening news as well as MSNBC all day. Join this debate of the public school system and ideas to improve it, Parents, teachers, students and school administrators.


Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA