Founders’ Day is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our PTA founders to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety. It is a time to reflect and take pride in our achievements and renew our commitment to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education.
2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon
We are excited to host our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at a new venue: Matts’ Rotisserie and Oyster Lounge in Redmond Town Center (7325 166th Ave NE, Unit F210, Redmond WA 98052).
PTA leaders: Please plan to join us for this special event! Because space is limited, 4 guests per PTA are welcome to attend. It is tradition to invite your school’s principal and Reflections program chairperson as part of your group.
Community partners: Our committee will be in touch directly with your invitation!
Event Cost & RSVP
RSVP and payment of $55 per guest are due by Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
- One contact person per PTA board is requested to complete and submit the RSVP form on behalf of your group. Indicate meal selections for each attendee on RSVP form.
- Starters: Smoked Tomato Bisque or Seafood Chowder
- Entrées: Crispy Polenta (vg) or Rotisserie Chicken Salad or Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
- Print invoice and send in payment. Cost is $55 per person. Payment must be received no later than Jan. 24, 2025.
Make checks payable to LWPTSA Council. Mail to:
LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day
PO Box 97039
Redmond WA 98073
Questions?
We hope you will join us in celebrating the legacy of our founders and reflecting on our work and achievements. If you have any questions, please email our team at Founders.Day (at) LWPTSA.net.
About Our Founders’ Day Luncheon
Each February, the Lake Washington PTSA Council members gather to celebrate the anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Local unit officers along with administrators, school principals, secretaries, honored volunteers, community members and Washington State PTA leaders are invited to share this special time with us. We will recognize the achievements of PTA and our community, feature artwork and performances by LWPTSA Council Reflections winners, present Council awards, and enjoy a keynote speaker. There is also plenty of time for socializing and making new connections!
PTA Founders’ Day: A Proud Past – A Bright Future
In 1897, Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst founded the National Congress of Mothers – a nationwide movement – in a time when social activism was scorned and women did not have the vote. They called for action and more than 2,000 people responded; many were mothers, but fathers, teachers, laborers, and legislators also responded. Support grew from that first meeting in Washington DC. Some of the programs and legislation that the PTA has helped create throughout the years include:
- Kindergarten classes
- Child labor laws
- Public health service
- Hot lunch programs
- Juvenile justice system
- Mandatory immunization
The PTA was founded to improve children’s lives and learning by involving parents in their children’s education and addressing social problems affecting families, such as child labor, rampant childhood disease, high infant mortality, delinquency, and a criminal justice system that was cruel to youth. From the beginning, PTA has advocated for a strong public school system, with initiatives aimed at securing adequate funding, improved teacher training, and equal educational opportunities for all children. We now have 55 Congresses (organizations formed at the state and territory level). Washington State PTA has 900 local PTA and PTSA organizations with over 150,000 members. Every member matters. To learn more about PTA history, click here.
Contact Us
2024-2025 LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Celebration Co-Chairs: Trish Lorr & Manda Mangrai — Email: Founders.Day (at) LWPTSA.net