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National PTA Convention: 2009 Convention Schedule

2009 PTA National Convention
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The schedule for the 113th Annual PTA National Convention & Exhibition is subject to change.

Please see this website for the latest updates on schedule/workshop changes.

 

 

 

Updated 4/15/09

Friday, June 26, 2009

8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Registration
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Registration
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. E-Learning Lab
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Workshop Session 1: Critical Issues
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Parliamentary Procedures
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. First Timers Orientation (Repeated on Saturday)
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. State Membership Chair Meeting
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Workshop Session 2: Critical Issues
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Bylaws Briefing
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Resolutions Briefing
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. National PTA Unit Annual Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Delegates Welcome Reception



Saturday, June 27, 2009

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. First Timers Orientation
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. E-learning/OMDR Labs
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. General Meeting 1 & Candidates' Forum
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PTA Family Expo (Lockhart Stadium) 
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates Tables
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Registration
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. E-learning/OMDR Labs
12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m. State Presidents' Club Luncheon
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Polls Open
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Workshop Session 3
3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. General Meeting 2
7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Convention Party Hosted by Florida


Sunday, June 28, 2009

7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Endowment Breakfast
7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Polls Open
7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration
7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Exhibitor Registration
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Endowment Breakfast
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. E-learning/OMDR Labs
8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Workshop Session 4
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Visit the Exhibits
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Workshop Session 5
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Resolutions Writing Lab
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Arts in Education Luncheon
2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. General Meeting 3
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception for Incoming and Outgoing President


Monday, June 29, 2009

8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. E-Learning Lab
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Workshop Session 6
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. General Meeting 4



Convention Webcast
PTA Installs Its First Male National President

PTA is offering an exclusive webcast, so you can be the first to meet the new National PTA President, Chuck Saylors, who was installed at the PTA National Convention on June 28th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

The webcast also features Byron V. Garrett, the organization's first-ever male CEO, and offers the opportunity for parents who were not able to attend the convention to reap the benefits of asking each expert questions via e-mail!