MCCPTA - Standing Committees

Committee Name & Chairperson(s)

Committee Description

Cable TV

VACANT

Provides programming focused on the mission of PTA and current activities of local PTAs and children.

Cultural Arts

Oversees an introductory workshop for cultural arts chairs from local schools, and supports high-quality performances to enrich the educational program of children in MCPS. Shares successful programs among local schools and cooperates with the chair of the Superintendent’s Committee for Performances in the Schools.

Finance

Jaimie Jacobson (Point of Contact)

Establishes the annual budget, reviews the financial statements and audit report for MCCPTA.

Legislative

Don Mewha

Assists MCCPTA with advocacy in state and county education issues and legislation, and represents MCCPTA on county, state and federal legislative committees. Serves as liaison with Maryland PTA and the National PTA. Informs MCCPTA delegates on legislative issues and changes.

Listservs/Spotlight

Patti Twigg (Listserver Moderator)

Responsible for maintaining the six MCCPTA email lists: MCCPTA_Bulletin, MCCPTA_Board, MCCPTA_Presidents, MCCPTA_Presidents_Discussion, MCCPTA_Delegates, and MCCPTA_Treasurers.

MCCPTA Office

Kay Romero (Point of Contact)

Oversees the operation of the MCCPTA office and supervises the office manager.

Nominating

Janette Gilman

Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Magruder, Watkins Mill
Sonya Leaman - Clarksburg Cluster Coordinator, Clarksburg Cluster

Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley
Paul Morrison – Quince Orchard Cluster Coordinator, Quince Orchard Cluster

Churchill, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Wootton
Janette Gilman - Churchill HS Delegate & Hoover MS PTA Vice President, Churchill Cluster

Northeast Consortium (Blake, Paint Branch, Springbrook) and Sherwood
DeBora King – WT Page ES Northeast Consortium Rep & Briggs Chaney MS MCCPTA Delegate, Blake Cluster

Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley
Kevin David - Seneca Valley Cluster Coordinator, Seneca Valley Cluster

B-CC, Walter Johnson, Wheaton, Whitman
Craig Brown – Bethesda-Chevy Chase Cluster Coordinator, BCC Cluster

At-Large
Susan Burkinshaw - Northwest Cluster Coordinator, Northwest Cluster

Nominates candidates for MCCPTA elected officers and oversees nomination of Area Vice Presidents and Cluster Coordinators. This committee consists of seven members, one from each area and one at large.

Presidents/Principals Dinner

Dale Ryan (Point of Contact)

Presidents/Principals Dinner - Plans the annual Spring Dinner to honor PTA presidents, principals, and other advocates of education.

Public Relations

Lee Ann Doerflinger

Furthers community awareness of MCCPTA's work by publicizing activities and positions. Serves as a liaison to the media, speaks for MCCPTA as requested and advises on public relations.

Reflections

Melissa McDonald (Point of Contact)

Oversees the Reflections Program, a National PTA program, offering students an opportunity to submit and display their creative work.

Special Events

Frances Frost

Arranges for hospitality (food and beverages) at specified MCCPTA dinners and events. Specific duties include:

Awards /Honors - Selects recipient for MCCPTA Partners in Education Award and encourages local PTAs to apply for awards. Oversees the Life Membership subcommittee, which takes recommendations and selects recipients for Life Membership Awards given each year at the Presidents Principals Dinner.
Supports all other events including but not limited to the Annual MCCPTA Legislative Dinner, Semi-annual Trainings, and the Annual Principals and Presidents Dinner.

Training

DeBora King

Works with the Maryland PTA to plan and provide PTA training. Responds to training requests from local PTAs. Builds a cadre of trainers, and works cooperatively with MCPS on joint training for parents and staff.

Website

Kevin David
Sharon Goodall

Provides education and news about PTA on the MCCPTA website.

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MCCPTA Administrative (Non-Standing) Committees 2009-2010