Dance: Outstanding Interpretation- Quinton McGhee, Harrison Hill Elem.
Award of Excellance- Edgar Contreras Jr., Harrison Hill Elem.
Award of Excellance- Jordyn Rigler, Lakeside MS
Outstanding Interpretation- Kiley Good, North Side HS

Film/Video: Outstanding Interpretation- Issac Paris, Croninger Elem.
Award of Excellance- Alexandria Ellingwood, Lakeside MS

Literature: Outstanding Interpretation- Ryan Elias, Harris Elem.
Award of Merit- Nathan Glaser, Harrison Hill Elem.
Award of Excellance- Emily Aurich, Harris Elem.
Award of Merit- Sean Karayoff, Harrison Hill Elem.
Outstanding Interpretation- Kayla Hall, Jefferson MS
Award of Excellance- Ilesha Ellington, Lakeside MS
Award of Merit- Kara Tapp, Shawnee MS

Visual Arts: Award of Merit- Braden King- Brentwood Elem.
Award of Merit- Nishiki Baker, Harrison Hill Elem.
Outstanding Interpretation- Issac Paris, Croninger Elem.
Award of Merit- Emma Browning, Irwin Elem.
Award of Merit- Joey Filosa, Jefferson MS

Photography: Award of Excellance- Kara Berry, Harris Elem.
Award of Excellance- Haley Matthias, Croninger Elem.
Award of Merit- Parker Henschen, Irwin Elem.
Award of Excellance- Brailyn Mowrer, Lakeside MS
Award of Excellance- Paul Shupe, North Side HS

Next Year's theme will be:"Together We Can"

Citizenship Essay Contest Winners:

Elementary Level: 1st Place: Austin Harris, Harris Elem.

Middle School Level: 1st Place: Cody Hedges, Blackhawk MS
2nd Place: Kara Tapp, Shawnee MS
3rd Place: Amanda Stelzer, Lakeside MS

2010 Theme Search winner: Matthew Klingenberger, Forest Park Elem.
"What the American Flag means to me...?"









Congratulations to the Council Convention Scholarship Winners:

They will each be rewarded a $70.00 registration fee to the IN PTA State
Convention

Jefferson MS PTSA, Snider HS PTSA, Lakeside MS PTSA, Price Elem. PTA,
& Northrop HS PTSA

If one of these schools chooses not to accept the Scholarship, it will be offered
to an alternate.

Alternates: Shawnee MS PTSA, North Side HS PTSA, Bunche-Towles PTA,
Nebraska PTA, and Portage MS PTSA









The FWAC PTA would like to thank Michelle Davis and the Snider HS PTSA
for a wonderful Founder's Day Dinner and Program.

The Legislative Committee would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all the
Units and Councils that participated in this year's Legislative Conference. We
also express our gratitude to Dr. Tony Bennett, Superintendent of Public
Instruction, Nate Schnellenberger, President of the ISTA, Dee Jones, Marilyn
Shank, and Representative Matt Bell for sharing the current state of
educational legislative affairs with us. We thank the more than one hundred
students in attendance for their participation in our first ever Student Panel,
their comments were priceless and thought-provoking. We are most thankful
for the Legislators who lunched with our attendees. We are more than aware
how demanding their schedules can be, yet they chose to spend time with
our members and our students answering questions and addressing
concerns. Overall, it was a wonderful day full of information and insight. As
Chairman of the Legislative Committee I wish to whole-heartedly thank the
members of my committee for their commitment to this project. Special
thanks to Kathie Green for working with our Legislators, Theresa Distelrath
for Moderating our Student Panel, Gail Brown and Sue Switzer for handling
Physical Arrangements, and Dee Jones for sharing her knowledge of Federal
Legislative Issues. I also thank the following Board Members in attendance
for their assistance: Sonja Canterbury, Tina Hartman, Marilyn Jones,
Michelle Sigg, and Debbie Fox. A special thanks to the IN PTA Office Staff,
Julie French and Melinda Tyler for handling all of the reservations. This was
a great day because of everyone before-mentioned, but the true task before
us is to continue to stay involved legislatively. When concerns arise contact
your Legislators, participate in Legislative Alerts, plan to attend next year's
Legislative Conference and know what's happening at our Indiana State
House and in Washington. It is our charge to make this world a little better
for our children. Being active legislatively is one way we can start to make a
positive difference in the lives of all children. Thanks again to all who made
this day a success! Julie Klingenberger, Legislative Committee Chairman

A note from Sonj Canterbury, Indiana PTA President: As president of the
Indiana PTA some wonderful opportunities come your way. One such
opportunity for me was February 17, 2009. I was invited to the Fort Wayne
PTA Council Founders Day Celebration. It was most enjoyable for me as I
got to visit with some PTA friends that I hadn’t seen in a long time, met new
people and enjoyed a fantastic meal. I thought Mr. Cobb was absolutely
delightful, his rendition of volunteerism was oh so true. It hit home with me as
I believe it did with many of you in attendance. The Jazz Quintet was
absolutely marvelous, I enjoyed them immensely. I commend Ms. Diane
Brow on her research and "A Tale of Three Founders." A lot of work and
preparation went into this play. The students portraying our founders;
Terralyn Brow, Tess Meussling and Bianca Rivers were adorable and did an
excellent job. I’ll confess, I participated in the Founders Day Trivia questions
and I did not get 100%. I guess I need to do some boning up myself. I believe
the Big Heart Award was especially nice. It was a unique way of
acknowledging those individuals that give so much and ask nothing in return.
Great idea. I thank the Council for inviting me; it was such a pleasure to
experience all the great things happening in Fort Wayne.