Day: 27 Sep 2016

Amendment 3 – November Ballot Issue

Missouri Votes 2016…

 

On the ballot this November there will be several ballot measures statewide. We would like you to be aware of Amendment 3.  This amendment is proposed to provide additional revenue to Early Childhood programs in Missouri. At the current time Missouri ranks 38th for public pre- K funding. This Amendment, if approved would:

  • increase taxes on cigarettes each year through 2020, at which point this additional tax will total 60 cents per pack of 20;
  • create a fee paid by cigarette wholesalers of 67 cents per pack of 20 on certain cigarettes, which fee shall increase annually; and
  • deposit funds generated by these taxes and fees into a newly established Early Childhood Health and Education Trust Fund

This ballot is sponsored by an organization MO PTA has a relationship with; Raise Your Hands for Kids. You can find out more about this organization by clicking here. Please take the time to read about this Amendment before heading to the polls in November.  Here are several information sheets Raise Your Hands for Kids have provided for your convenience.

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False Claims and Reasons to Support Amendment


National PTA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee Applications due October 1st.

 Completed Letter of Interest Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. PDT (3 a.m. EDT), Sat., Oct. 1, 2016. Emailed and faxed documents will not be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
 
Need Help?
We strongly recommend you submit your application early. Watch the recording of our webinar on the new online application process! Or, contact the NLDC via email at [email protected] or by phone (703) 518-1251.
 
Where You Can Serve

National PTA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) is seeking candidates to stand for election in June 2017 for the following national leadership positions:

  • President-Elect (2017-2019 term)
  • Vice President for Advocacy (2017-2019 term)
  • Vice President for Membership (2017-2019 term)
  • Secretary-Treasurer (2017-2019 term)
  • Eight member representatives for the National PTA Board of Directors (2017-2019 term)
  • Two members for the Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee* (2017-2020 term)
National PTA elections are held at our annual convention. The next elections will be in Las Vegas, June 22-25, 2017. NLDC is accepting Letter of Interest Applications through Oct. 1. You MUST be a PTA member at the time of submission.
PLEASE NOTE: You can also use this application to be considered for appointment to a National PTA committee.
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Need More Information?
For a description of leadership responsibilities, visit PTA.org/LeaderRoles. For more info about the National PTA leadership, visit PTA.org/Governance.
 
Please forward this information to your constituents, local units, councils, PTA friends and other qualified individuals. 
 
*Per the current National PTA Bylaws adopted June 30, 2016, the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) name will change to the Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee (NLRC), effective July 1, 2017.
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