1. Fundraising:
Q: What are my
options for fundraising? How many fundraisers can
I have?
A: Check with your state and national organization for recommended
vendors.
As long as the items are student-produced, there is no
limit to the number of
fundraisers. (refer to ) Fundraisers involving items
produced by other
companies or organizations are limited to one per year.
2. Hillsborough County Due Dates:
Q: How does the
advisor know what the due dates are for Hillsborough county
events?
A: Most CTSO County Advisors post the various Hillsborough county
scheduled
events and their due dates on the CTSO web site or the home pages
for each
Technical Career Education division.
3. Approved Field Trips and Bus Companies:
Q: How would an
advisor research the approved field trips and bus companies?
A: Approved field trips and transportation information can be
obtained in the
office of the Coordinator of Grants, Projects, and CTSOs at the
Learey
Technical Center.
4. National Honor Societies:
Q: Is there a National
Honor Society for Technical and Career classes and who
can join?
A: There is one National Honor Society for all Technical and
Career divisions.
Each school should have a representative who can assist with
eligibility and
applications.
5. National Affiliation:
Q: How do I affiliate
my chapter?
A: If you're a new chapter, contact the national organization
to request a
welcome packet, which will include information and forms for
affiliation.
Established chapters receive a welcome back packet at the beginning
of each
school year. Many organizations offer the opportunity to affiliate
online.
Refer to the CTSO contact information for state and national
websites.
6. Membership:
Q: Who can join?
A: Membership requirements vary between CTSOs. Check state
and national
by-laws for membership requirements.
7. Bookkeeping, Deposits, Forms, & Accountabilities:
Q: What forms do
I use and when?
A: Agreement for School Activity: This form is used if you
are requesting a
fundraiser or service project involving an organization outside
of the school
district (i.e. Relay for Life).
Deposits: There are two ways to enter deposits. If you
are accepting $20.00
or less from a student or parent, you will need to use the Monies
Collected
form provided by your bookkeeper. If you are collecting any
amount over
$20.00, you will need to request a receipt book from your bookkeeper
to track
deposits.
Requesting a Check: To request a check for payment to
a vendor, you will
need to complete a Check Requisition, which is provided by your
bookkeeper.
It is recommended that you allow yourself at least a week when
requesting
checks.
8. Service Projects:
Q: What do I need
to know before planning service projects?
A: Before planning any service projects, check with your APA
for the
appropriate steps to follow and forms to complete. Activities
must be
approved by your administration and added to the calendar. Check
with your
school for specific forms and requirements.
9. Marketing Your CTSO:
Q: As an advisor,
can I market or promote the CTSO to the school and the
community?
A: CTSOs may be marketed at the local school through the Technical
& Career
classes, Club Fairs, and New Member Recruitments drives. Promoting
the
CTSO in the community may require additional approval through
the principal
or the office of the Coordinator of Grants, Projects, and CTSOs
at the Learey
Technical Center.
Remember, if the CTSO is producing a brochure special requirements
must be
complied with.
10. Scholarships:
Q: Do the students
who are members of CTSOs qualify for scholarships?
A: Most CTSO have scholarship opportunities in addition to the
Gold Seal
scholarships offered by the State of Florida. Check with the
individual Career
& Technical organization or the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Award
program (www.MyFloridaEducaiton.com/brfuture) for verification
and
additional information.
