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Jeffco PTA NEEDS YOU!

Join the team! Gear up for a great season advocating for kids by volunteering for the Jefferson County PTA board of directors! Won’t you consider a winning season with us? We only require practice of a monthly board meeting plus whatever specific responsibilities your team position entails!

Articulation Area Vice-President - provide individualized assistance to local units in articulation area; communicate with local unit presidents on a regular basis
ExCEL Chair – coordinate the Extracurricular Enrichment Learning program. Maintain a current listing of enrichment resources for local units to be posted on the Jeffco PTA website

Finance Committee – assist the treasurer in the operation of his/her duties with the goal of one of the committee members becoming treasurer in 1-2 years
Health & Safety – work with Jeffco Public Schools to establish and update the nutritional policies in Jeffco

Reflections Committee – assist with the coordination of the county Reflections program

Parliamentarian – act as a resource with knowledge of National, State, county and local unit bylaws; facilitate monthly board meetings

Summer/Fall Training Committee - coordinate various activities including marketing/programs/evaluations, budgeting/registration, decorations/giveaways, food/location logistics, workshop/speakers/keynote, vendors/exhibitors

For more information or questions, please contact info@jeffcopta.org We’ll fill you in on the prospects for the team!
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