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Volunteer Opportunities

State-Level General Committees

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Awards

Chair, Open

Creates, reviews, revises, and administers the state awards program. Involves researching other PTA award programs, monitoring National awards, sometimes asked to review awards from other states. Collaborates with Membership, Field Service, Convention, and other committees as needed.


Children's Advocacy

Chair, Jenn Garland

Otherwise known as the Advocacy Committee, monitors legislation and activity state and nationwide. Coordinates and operates Advocacy Day events, outreach, alerts, and all communication related to Advocacy.


Communications and Public Relations                     

Chair, Beth Hulett

Coordinates social media, publications, presentations and interactions with the public. Also works with branding.


Convention Site Selection                                          

Chair, Tonya Whitehead

Researches and coordinates site selection for the Convention including negotiating contracts.


Convention Management                                            

Chair,  Tonya Whitehead

Plans and oversees the Annual Convention. Coordinates with Awards, and other committees as necessary.


Diversity & Inclusion                                                    

Chair, Jenn Garland

Researches, develops, and administers diversity & inclusion programs, initiatives, etc.


Family Engagement                                                     

Chair, Open

Develops Family Engagement programs, resources and plans FE events.


Field Service                                                                 

Chair, Lisa Roscoe

Provides support to Units and Councils, including offering training, coaching on Standards of Affiliation, information on programs, services, and additional information from the state and National PTAs.


Federal Legislative Chair

Chair, Carin Meyer

Acts as a liaison and primary contact on Federal issues and communications as well as National PTA.


Fund Development

Chair, Meredith Blixt

Establishes non-dues revenue strategy beyond membership dues.


Health & Wellness                                                        

Chair, Open

Researches and develops resources on the topics of health and wellness, including programs, services, etc.


Kinship Care                                                                   

Chair, Richard Powell

Researches and develops resources on the topics surrounding kinship care (the care of children by relatives or, in some jurisdictions, close family friends (often referred to as fictive kin).


Leadership Development                                            

Chair, Kathy Carter

Researches, plans and executes the training program for the state membership and works to develop a leadership pipeline.


Local Bylaws Committee,                                            

Chair, Jenna McMechan

Annually reviews local bylaws templates and makes appropriate changes to align with State and National bylaws.


Membership                                                                  

Chair, Interim Chair, Carin Meyer

Researches, develops and administers membership challenges, recruitment programs, coordinates membership chair training


Michigan Men in PTA                                                   

Chair, Anthony King

Develops, coordinates, and administers programs designed to increase male involvement.


Outreach                                                                          

Chair, Open

Initiates start-up of local units and councils and provides mentorship.


Programs and Services                                                

Chair, Susie Crafton

Oversight of promoting National and State programs.


Reflections Committee                                               

Chair, Open

Researches, coordinates, publicizes state-level activity for the Reflections programs including informing local chairpersons on program changes, and developing the state recognition event.


Region Director

Chair, Lisa Roscoe

Coordinates field service representatives and member services for region.


Resolutions                                                                 

 Chair, Open

Researches, composes, and presents to the Board of Directors position statements that need to be memorialized by the Convention in the form of resolutions.


Strategic Planning        

Chair, President-Elect (Interim Chair, Susie Crafton)

Develops long-term vision, planning, and goals to increase reach and impact of the mission.


Youth                                                                            

Chair, Lachelle Thomas

Develops, coordinates, and administers programs for the education, participation, encouragement of youth.



Board Committees

These are committees comprised solely of Board Members/Officers appointed by the Board of Directors. These committees typically function on the same cycle as officer terms but may be reviewed and reappointed at any time.


Budget and Finance                                                   

Chair, Treasurer, Meredith Blixt

Creates, oversees, reviews state budget including providing audit information to the Convention and regular updates to the Board of Directors.


Bylaws and Standing Rules                                      

Chair, Secretary, Jenna McMechan

Reviews and corrects the bylaws for the association. Reviews, suggests, revises job descriptions, committee descriptions. Reviews and suggests changes to the state Standing Rules. Makes bylaw recommendations to the Board of Directors and presents the approved recommendations to the Convention body for ratification.


Crisis Management

Chair, Tracey Troy

Oversight of short-term response to state-impacted response including national disasters, violence in schools, and global pandemics.


Headquarters                                                              

Chair, President, Tracey Troy

Typically the same committee as the Budget & Finance Committee. Oversees the management contract and/or the headquarters facility.



Specialized Committees (ad hoc)

These are special committees comprised of specific volunteers appointed by the Board of Directors. These committees may be temporary, perpetual, or have unique term limits.


Nominating Committee                                              

Chair, Open

Committee elected by the Convention body (vacancies appointed by the Board of Directors) to vet appropriate candidates for Officer, Board, and Committee positions. 3-year term.


Scholarship                                                                   

Chair, Barb Blanchard

Committee comprised of Past Presidents to review the applications for the Fran Anderson Scholarship.                                        

These are hybrid committees comprised of Board Members/Officers and volunteers appointed by the Board of Directors. Committees are appointed for one year terms unless otherwise specified.

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Michigan PTA Prospective State Student Volunteer Form

We value input from students as we focus on our mission.  Being involved in PTA at the State level offers students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, communicate their ideas, and effectively contribute to their schools and communities.

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