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an e-publication of the Michigan PTA • January/February 2010 Issue

Upcoming Events

Reflections

Reflections Goes on Tour!

Show your support of PTA and the Reflections Program – Shop at Barnes & Noble during the Michigan PTSA Reflections Barnes & Noble Bookfair - Sunday, February 28th thru Friday, March 19th. Click here for the Bookfair Flyer/Voucher.

There will be a Reflections Art Exhibit andStudent Performances at thefollowing locations below:

  • Sunday, February 28th – Saturday, March 6th
    Northville/Livonia Barnes & Noble
  • Sunday, March 7th – Saturday, March 13th
    Rochester/Rochester Hills Barnes & Noble
  • Sunday, March 14th – Friday, March 19th
    Battle Creek Barnes & Noble
  


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As the National PTA CEO, Byron V. Garrett (pictured to the right) possesses the same vision and passion that drove the PTA founders to speak up for every child for the first time.  Throughout his career, he has been an agent of progress—valuing people of varying perspectives and backgrounds, and promoting the idea that everyone has an obligation and opportunity to serve the best interests of our youth.

Formerly, Garrett served as a columnist for the Arizona Informant and author of several books including The ABC’s of Life.  An accomplished speaker, Garrett is one of the most compelling voices of our time, having delivered presentations all across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.  He has also been a guest on the "Dr. Phil Show," and been featured in a number of publications, such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Jet.  In 2009, Ebony named Garrett to its “Power 150,” an annual list of “The Most Influential Black Americans.”

 

Friday Keynote Speaker

Bryan Davis, Director, All Pro Dad
All Pro Dad is a Family First innovative program helping men to become better fathers.

 

Saturday Keynote Speaker

Larry Scott, Rachel’s Challenge
Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion,
coupled with the contents of her six diaries, have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America.

 

Sunday Keynote Speaker

Barbara Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids®
Every parent has the power to make a difference! Parent Action for Healthy Kids® is designed to help connect parents, communities and schools to improve the health and well-being of children and youth.

Visit www.michiganpta.org for additional information.

 

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