Kentucky PTA Convention Grants Available!

Kentucky PTA offers grants for our annual Convention. Kentucky PTA awards a limited number of grants to local PTAs and PTSAs for participation at the Kentucky PTA Convention. The grant covers one room for one night at the hotel where convention will be held; one registration fee; and the cost of scheduled meal events. Transportation to and from the Convention site, additional meals and expenses are the responsibility of the grant winner. The “designated” officer or chairperson of each grant winning PTA/PTSA must attend the entire Convention. The reserved hotel room will sleep four. Grant winners are encouraged to bring additional attendees from their PTA/PTSA.

As a reminder, the applying PTA/PTSA must be in good standing to be considered for the grant.

The grant applications are due by May 15, 2015 and can be mailed to Kentucky PTA at 148 Consumer Lane Frankfort, KY 40601.

Kentucky PTA Convention Grant Application

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Capps, Convention Chair, at kypta.convention@gmail.com

Tentative Schedule of Events Now Available

The annual Kentucky PTA Convention is an excellent opportunity to gain training, resources, and new friends as you prepare for the upcoming school year within your PTA/PTSA.  The event includes numerous workshops, a chance to connect with exhibitors, networking opportunities with other local leaders, and the ability to learn how Kentucky PTA can assist your PTA/PTSA throughout the school year.

A tentative schedule of events for the Kentucky PTA Convention is now available.  The event will be from Friday, July 10 to Saturday, July 11 at the Saber & Quill located on the Fort Knox base.
 

For complete information regarding this year's Convention, please see the following link: Kentucky PTA Convention Information Packet

If you have any questions please contact Kelly Capps, Convention Chair, at kypta.convention@gmail.com

Kentucky PTA Silent Auction

Below is a list of donors for the Kentucky PTA Silent Auction received thus far.  The Silent Auction will take place during the Convention itself and will be located near the Exhibit Hall.  Payment must be made on-site and items must be picked up prior to the end of the Convention. Payment may be made in the form of cash, credit, or check.

Full List of Donors:
Adrienne Thakur, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Ali Center
All About Kids
Batt-N-Putt
Belle of Louisville
Bluegrass Indoor Karting
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
Caesars - Legendary Evening
Center of Science and Industry
Derby Dinner Playhouse
Dinosaur World
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Florence Freedom
Frazier History Museum
Green's Toyota
Heather Wampler
Heaven Hill
Indianapolis Colts
Kart Kountry
Keeneland Association, Inc.
Kentucky Action Park Jesse James Stables
Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Science Center
Kentucky Splash Water Park
Kings Island
Lexington Children's Theatre
Lexington Legends Professional Baseball Club
Lexington PC Clinic
Louisville Bats
Louisville Mega Caverns
National Corvette Museum
Newport Aquarium
Playtopia
Raising Cane's
Rock City
Shaker Village
Sisters Tea Room
Squire Boone Caverns
Sylvan Learning
Talon Winery
The Beach Waterpark
The Stephen Foster Story
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
University of Louisville Gheens Science Hall
Walt Disney World

Be sure to continue to check back regularly as more donations are received.   If you are interested in donating please contact kentuckypta@bellsouth.net

Save the Date: July 10-11, 2015

Save the Date

Kentucky PTA Convention 2015

Friday, July 10^th - Saturday July 11^th, 2015

Location: Saber & Quill at Fort Knox, KY

Mark your calendar now

for an excellent opportunity for leadership training,

networking with fellow PTA/PTSA leaders from across Kentucky,

accepting awards on your association’s behalf,

and making connections with numerous vendors!

Check back for more details!

For general inquires about our Convention contact Kelly Capps at kypta.convention@gmail.com.

For more information about being an exhibitor, please contact Liza Holland at liza@lizaholland.com.