What is PTSA
The PTSA is the largest child advocacy volunteer organization which speaks for the interest of all children and their safety, health, welfare, and education.
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Member Benefits
Member benefits are offered to all Washington State PTA members. To learn more about these discounts, go to the benefits and discount codes page.
2022-23 Elected Board Officers
- President - Lily Kozlov
- Vice President - Open
- Treasurer - Tia Moss
- Recording Secretary - Kathy Hardy
2022-23 General Meeting Dates - Held in the media room / library (300 building) and via Zoom unless otherwise noted
- February 28 @ 5:00 PM
November 17, 2021 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report - Associate Principal Mandie Green provided updates
- Treasurer Report reviewed
- Membership Report - At 55% to our goal - we need 36 more members
- Fundraiser Updates - As businesses continue to struggle it impacts our ability to have successful fundraisers as well. Moving forward with a "No Sales" fundraiser to help replenish funds
- New Business - PTSA working with VPS Security to hold a meeting to discuss school safety on and off campus (around bus stops and walkers)
September 15, 2021 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report - new Principal Esteban Delgadillo introduced himself and gave updates on school items
- Treasurer Report & 2021-2022 Budgets Approved
- Standing Rules remain unchanged from 2020-2021
- Membership Report - Ann M volunteered to be committee chair again this year
- Fundraiser Updates - Need committee chairs to help out
- New Business - Gaiser Spirit Wear is available for ordering; need to a new Vice President as current VP transferred to another school
May 2021 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report
- Treasurer Report & 2021-2022 Proposed Budget - need changes to proposed budget and will vote on it at first meeting in September
- Membership Report - 53 current members (2 have joined since)
- Fundraiser Updates - between Online Silent Auction and restaurant nights we have made $1,800 in the past two months
- Golden Acorn Award recipient is Dawn Leonard Seaman
- Elections of New Officers:
President - Rebecca Chatham (2nd term)
Vice President - Kellie Budnick
Treasurer - Corinne Johnson (2nd term)
Secretary - Kathy Hardy
- New Business: Financial Review committee will be Kellie & Kathy; Gaiser Spirit Wear will go sale prior to start of school, Fall Book Fair set for December 3-10
March 2021 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report
- Treasurer Report
- Membership Report - 52 current members
- Fundraiser Updates - Restaurants have been pulling us through. Online Silent Auction will happen April 30-May 2.
- IRS Status Update - Still in progress
- New Business - Nominating, Staff Appreciation Week & 8th Grade Social Committee's were formed. Thank you volunteers! Accepting nominations for annual awards: Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator & Outstanding Advocate.
January 2021 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Guest Speaker: Matt Greco on Middle School Technology Refresh
- Principal's Report
- Treasurer Report
- Membership Report - 51 current members - Silver Membership Award; 3 more members to Gold
- Book Fair - Library only received $54 in credit vs $217 last fall
- Fundraiser Updates - way behind in funds, down 84%; MOD & Panda most recent
- IRS Status Update - Still in progress
- New Business - Silent Auction near end of April; 10 items already donated, need to confirm nominating committee in March, need to have volunteer committee for 8th grade social in March
November 2020 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report
- Treasurer Report
- Membership Report - 50 current members
- Board Members: Karen Frost (Vice President) & Kathie Brockmann (Secretary) voted in as board members - previous VP is no longer a member
- Book Fair - 11/18-12/1/2020 - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=gaisermiddleschool1
- Teacher Grants - 6 submitted, deadline Friday. Have approved 3. Waiting on fundraising results to approve more.
- Fundraiser Updates - way behind in funds; Fall Fundraiser was $6K less than previous years; CV-19 is a huge impact
- IRS Status Update - still in progress
- New Business - yearbook to potentially use social media posts, discussion on having an online silent auction in the spring
September 2020 General Meeting Minutes
- Welcome
- Principal's Report
- Treasurer's Report
- Standing Rules Approved
- Membership Report - Ann M volunteered to chair Membership
- Fundraiser Updates - Discussed Fall Fundraise/Cookie Dough, Spirit Wear & Restaurant Nights
- IRS Status Change Discussion - Corinne J volunteered to submit changes to IRS
- Social Media Events - Discussed getting PTSA Students involved in contests and growing the number of followers
June 2020 General Meeting Minutes
- General Election for 2020-21 Officers (President: Rebecca Chatham, Vice President: Erica Vazquez, Treasurer: Corinne Johnson, Secretary: Open). Rebecca, Corinne and Melissa Swenson will be added as check signers. Venessa S, Lariza C & Jana P will be removed as signers.
- Treasurer Report
- Approved the Proposed Budget for 2020-2021
- Membership Update
- Presented Teacher & Volunteer Awards
- Discussed the 8th Grade "Virtual" party - PTSA would look in closet to see what items could be used for student reverse parade, will pay for Krispy Kreme donuts for all 8th graders who participate in parade