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The Office of Public Engagement & VolunteerNC invites you to attend a Webex event: El Centro Hispano Working during COVID-19 & UNCW Latino Alliance: COVID-19 and the Latinx Community of SE,NC
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Please join the Office of the Governor for our twelfth COVID-19 Latinx conference call hosted Friday, July 24th at 1 pm. The call will be facilitated by The Office of Public Engagement and VolunteerNC. Please see the agenda and registration information below and feel free to share within your networks. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Welcome Remarks
- Caroline Farmer, Executive Director of Volunteer NC, Office of the Governor
- Jeremy Collins, Director, Office of Public Engagement, Office of the Governor
- Matty Lazo-Chadderton, Deputy Director of Outreach, Public Engagement, Office of the Governor
El Centro Hispano Working during COVID-19
Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, President & CEO, El Centro Hispano
UNCW Latino Alliance: COVID-19 and the Latinx Community of SE, NC
Amanda Bommershine, Ph.D, Professor of Spanish and Co-leader of the Latino Alliance
Edelmira Segovia, Ed.D, Director of UNCW Centro Hispano & Co- of the Latino Alliance
Q&A
Adjournment
Palabras de Bienvenida
- Caroline Farmer, Directora Ejecutiva de Voluntarios NC, Oficina del Gobernador
- Jeremy Collins, Director, Involucramiento Público, Oficina del Gobernador
- Matty Lazo-Chadderton, Directora Asociada de Alcance, Involucramiento Público, Oficina del Gobernador
El Centro Hispano Actuando en Tiempos de COVID-19
Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, Presidente & CEO, El Centro Hispano
Alianza de UNCW: COVID-19 y la Comunidad Latinx del SE, NC
Amanda Bommershine, Ph.D, Profesora de Español y Co- líder de Alianza Latina
Edelmira Segovia, Ed.D, Directora de UNCW Centro Hispano & Co-líder de Alianza Latina
Preguntas
Cierre
Teicher Patterson, Halifax County Principal of the Year and a member of our NCPTA Board of Directors dies after fighting COVID-19
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It is with great sadness that we share with the NCPTA family that we have lost a true hero for children. Teicher Patterson was a cherished member of our Board of Directors. We are devastated. Our prayers to his family, friends, members of the community, but especially the children he never stopped believing in nor fighting for.
NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls
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On Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Spanish and Sign Language Interpreters will be provided) and Thursday, July 23rd (Sign Language Interpreter will be provided) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these Virtual Town Halls is to provide a forum for North Carolina families to hear important updates and information about COVID-19 and NC school reopening from health care professionals. There will also be a Q&A session.
These Virtual Town Halls will allow North Carolina families to hear pertinent information related to COVID-19 numbers in our state, safety precautions needed to support successful school reopenings, and more.
FEATURED PANELISTS
Wednesday, July 22nd (Spanish and Sign Language Interpreters will be provided)
- Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, Duke University Medical Center
- Susan Gale Perry, Chief Deputy Secretary
- Rebecca Planchard, NCDHHS Senior Policy Advisor
- Dr. Betsey Tilson, NCDHHS State Health Director
- Rogelio Valencia, NCDHHS Latino Ombudsman
Thursday, July 23rd (Sign Language Interpreter will be provided)
- Dr. Kenya McNeal-Trice, UNC Health
- Susan Gale Perry, Chief Deputy Secretary
- Rebecca Planchard, NCDHHS Senior Policy Advisor
- Dr. Betsey Tilson, NCDHHS State Health Director
HOW TO REGISTER TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND?
If you would like to virtually attend the Virtual Town Halls, you can register via the Eventbrite links listed below. Prior to the event, registrants will receive the link to access the virtual platforms to view the Town Halls.
- Wednesday’s Eventbrite Registration
https://ayuntamientovirtual22dejuliode2020.eventbrite.com
- Thursday’s Eventbrite Registration
https://ncptavirtualtownhalljuly232020.eventbrite.com
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you have questions regarding COVID-19 and NC school reopening, we would like to hear from you. Your submissions will be used to guide the conversations during the town halls and future community engagement events. Your submissions will also be used to create a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To submit your question, click the link below. You can submit questions at https://bit.ly/NCPTAJuly2020TownHallQuestions
NCPTA Announces Dates for Convention 2020
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NCPTA Announces Dates for Convention 2020
We are excited to announce that NCPTA will virtually hold Convention 2020 on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 
15th. Convention 2020 highlights will include…
*Breakout Sessions on
- PTA Leadership and Governance
- Male Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Leading with COVID in Mind
* Election of NCPTA Treasurer (Note: To be a voting delegate, you must join a unit before August 11th. For many units, you can do this online via MemberHub or contact the state office at office@ncpta.org for help)
*Giveaways, contests, and other NCPTA Convention excitement
*And tons more
To stay up-to-date on Convention 2020, please join us via our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and our Convention website.
