Introduction

Introduction

Thirty-Third District

The National PTA (National Congress of Parents and Teachers) is a volunteer educational organization, founded in Washington, D.C., in 1897. Branches of the National PTA have been established in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and in schools for American dependents in Europe and the Pacific area.

The California State PTA (California Congress of Parents, Teachers, and Students, Inc.) is a branch of the National PTA, serving as a connecting link between the national organization and its membership within the state.

District PTAs are geographical divisions of the California State PTA, established to carry out its programs. All PTA districts organized after July 1, 1980, are required to have number designations.

Councils of PTAs/PTSAs are created by the California State PTA for the purpose of conference, leadership training, and coordination of efforts of the member units.

Unit PTAs are organized and chartered in conformity with rules and regulations as prescribed in the bylaws of the California State PTA. These units are self-governing bodies for the purpose of planning programs and activities to meet local community needs. However, they are required to observe policies of the California State PTA and/or National PTA.

Mission & Purposes of PTA

The mission of the California State PTA is to

positively impact the lives of all children and families

by representing our members and empowering and supporting them

with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication.

Adopted by the California State PTA

Board of Managers, October 2009

Mission:
Thirty-Third District PTA will provide effective leadership, resources information and training to council and units.

Vision Statement:
Will work to enable council and units to become more effective advocates for all children.

Purposes of Thirty-Third District PTA

To promote within the district territory the interests of the National PTA and those of the California State PTA.
To unify and strengthen its councils and units by counseling and encouragement.
To act as a clearing house for an exchange of ideas and experiences.
To serve as a channel of communication between the State PTA and the councils and units, so as to create public opinion favorable to the welfare of children.
To provide opportunities for leadership training.
To be responsible for the formation of new local PTAs and PTSAs according to the plan of the California State PTA.