About Our Programs and Who To Contact PTA is a registered service mark of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
Athletic Passes Liaison: CURRENTLY OPEN. Work with Boosters to help sell Athletic Passes at Walk-Through Registration, Pigskin, etc.
Bricks: CURRENTLY OPEN. Advertise and take orders for inscribed bricks. Once or twice a year, order bricks and place work order to have them installed on campus.
Coffee with the Principal: Contact Nina Borchers at tntrs@comcast.net. Works with Principal’s admin and volunteers to coordinate location/refreshments for all Coffees with the Principal – about three a year – at school or private home. Advertise event in the newsletter; ensure that someone is responsible for RSVP.
Coat Check Coordinator: Contact Kathleen Turner Meyer at kathleenmeyer43@gmail.com. Contacts volunteers from email list to collect and return items at student dances (3-4 evenings ayear)
Crisis & Caring: Contact Tamra Girvan at tamragirvan@comcast.net. Over the winter holidays, works with the counselors; possibly collect gift cards or food (Thanksgiving) and donations (December holidays) to help AVHS families in need.
Donny Awards (aka "The Donnies)": CURRENTLY OPEN. Coordinates the decorations and refreshments for the senior awards ceremony in early June. Orders flowers, contacts volunteers.
E-Scrip: Contact Laura Keller at kellgumfam@comcast.net. Advertises and manages the E-Scrip program and other similar programs (Safeway, Target, Raleys). This is mostly done from home by computer. Walkthrough Registration is a big event to push this program for new signups.
Go Green: Contact Jacki Stewart at jackidstewart@yahoo.com. Works with Ecology Club and Leadership to promote and educate environmentally safe behavior and programs. Manages "Altamonte Fund" grant to purchase recycling bins as needed.
Graduation: CURRENTLY OPEN. Works with administration. Coordinates volunteers from email list to decorate for graduation. . Orders flowers and coordinates donations/delivery of greenery. Possibly organize bow making or other decorations.
Grants: Contact Al Cohen at alvivcohen@msn.com.
Processes AVHS staff/students applications for grants to bring to general meetings for approval. Checks PTSA membership, prices, details and relevance to PTSA goals. Follows up on payment/reimbursement procedures. Keeps records of grants.
Hospitality Chair: Contact Carla Butler at carlasb45@gmail.comCoordinates refreshments for meetings or other events using an email list. Greets attendees to PTSA meetings, asks them to sign in, get a name badge, etc. Possibly organizes some appreciation tokens or events.
Newsletter Editor: Contact Janet Wolfinger at J_Wolfinger@yahoo.com. This person produces our online newsletter using the Constant Contact tool. This goes out twice a month (on the 1st and 15th) with occasional special announcements.
P.E. Clothes: Contact Dalice Godwin at ponyperf@comcast.netOrders and manages inventory of PE uniforms. Two big selling periods are walkthrough registration and first weeks of school. Weekly, fill orders coming in during the school year by keeping supply with Student Activities staff.
PPIE Ambassador: Contact Toni Hume at tonihume@sbcglobal.netor Liza RIdgway at lizaridgway@yahoo.com (Co-Ambassadors this year.) Attends PPIE meetings and represents AVHS. Ensures collaboration between both non-profit groups.
Reflections: CURRENTLY OPEN. Coordinates the PTA Reflection (Arts) program within AVHS and works with Amador art teachers and Pleasanton Council Reflection Chair. This committee has a lot of guidance produced by National PTA. Displays students' artwork, plans simple reception or pizza luncheon for participants.
Registration: Contact Kate Roush at karoush@comcast.netCoordinates walkthrough registration for all AVHS parents. Includes scheduling volunteers, table setup, registration packets, ordering snacks for volunteers, etc. Most preparation is done before school starts and registration is usually 1 week before the first day of school.
Scholarships: Contact Colleen Nespor at jcnespor@earthlnk.net. Organizes group of volunteers to fill student requests for scholarship forms. Publicize scholarships. Coordinate PTSA academic and service scholarship program, including organizing committee of readers/scorers and choosing the winners. Make certs, order scholarship checks and present certs at "The Donnies."
Spirit Wear: Contact Gina Carter at gina_carter@comcast.netOrders and coordinates sales of AVHS spirit wear (currently hoodies, caps, water bottles). Primarily sells at Walk-thru registration, Pigskin and home football games, then fills occasional orders. Tracks sales.
Staff/Teacher Luncheons: Contact Sangeeta Gothiparty at Nandusangeeta@yahoo.com. Coordinates luncheons for the AVHS Staff. In 09-10, we had two luncheons and one dessert buffet. Approx. 150 in attendance. Works with caterer, provides centerpieces.
Online Student Directory: Contact Victoria Rosenberg at victoriarosenberg@sbcglobal.net. Administers and maintains the online PTSA member database. Requires participation at walk-through registration and some inputting from home. Most of this occurs in September and October.
Technology Rep: Contact Mary Holmberg @ m.holmberg@comcast.net. Sits on the AVHS Technology Committee (meets a few times after school) to represent PTSA.
Volunteer Coordinator: CURRENTLY OPEN. Manages our database of volunteers collected during the beginning of the year and passes those lists to th relevant chairpeople. Periodically sends out requests for volunteers.
Website Administrator: Contact info@amadorvalleyptsa.org. This person manages and maintains this website.
Wellness: Contact Vivian Cohen at vhlcohen@msn.comor Angela Bindert at angbin@comcast.netChairs a committee organizing projects and seminars relating to student wellness. Lots of flexibility for timing or interests.
