for local PTAs
Each PTA is required to pay annual council membership dues of $35.00 due by October 31, 2004. Checks should be made payable to Muscogee County Council of PTAs and should be mailed to: P.O. Box 12474, Columbus, Georgia 31907.
Sara Spano PTA Clothing Bank
Each PTA should make a financial contribution to the Clothing Bank. Checks should be made payable to Sara Spano PTA Clothing Bank and mailed to: P.O. Box 12474, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Monies donated are used to purchase new underwear, socks and tennis shoes.
Founded in 1958 by Sara Spano, the Clothing Bank has provided and continues to provide clothing and shoes for needy children in the Muscogee County School District. Other clothing items given out are "recycled". At minimum, each child receives 3 new pair of socks and underwear and a new pair of tennis shoes (average purchase price per pair is around $8.00), plus three to five complete outfits and a coat.
Referrals of students are made through the school principal or guidance counselor. Transportation to and from the school is usually provided by a parent volunteer or an employee of the referring school. When taking children in for clothing, schools are asked to send one adult per two children.
Additionally, each PTA is assigned four "work" days per school year. PTAs are asked to send at least two volunteers to assist children with finding appropriate clothing and if time permits, sort and hang clothing items. Refer to the Clothing Bank Schedule for your PTA's scheduled work days.
The Clothing Bank is located at 1112 29th Street, in the Academic Success Center building. It is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Refer to the Clothing Bank Schedule for closed dates.
William Henry Shaw Scholarship Fund
Each PTA should make a financial contriubtion to this fund which was established in honor of Dr. Saw, former Superintendent of the Muscogee County School District. Checks should be made payable to the Shaw Scholarship Fund and mailed to: P.O. Box 2427, Columbus, Georgia 31906.
This scholarship is available to Muscogee County School District students who are planning to enter the field of education and who will be attending Columbus State University. Applications and information may be obtained by writing to the previously mentioned address.
Hearing and Vision
Elementary school PTAs are asked to organize and conduct a Hearing and Vision Screening for their schools each year. PTAs provide the initial screenings and refer children for professional screenings as necessary. Volunteers are trained by School System professionals at the beginning of the school year.