We are always interested in new (and old) members getting involved in the various committees.

If you are interested, here are some current roles that are available:

• Anti-racism/Inclusion Committee Members
• Tech-Support for In-Person Events
• Play Café Coordinator
• Marketing Coordinator
• Newsletter Update Writer

Committee members are the “cogs” that turn the BCPTA wheel! Read on to find out more about the committees and what they entail.

Education Committee

• Naomi Ballantyne (Director)
• Rowena Au (Marketing)
• Kareen Hudson (Vendor relations)
• Kaela Blahey (Play Café)
• Carly Watson (Venue coordinator)
• Dallas Shirley (Online Learning Coordinator)
• Anna Bardi

The Education Committee is a vital part of the BCPTA and is responsible for organizing and facilitating professional development through workshops, lectures and other events. Members of this very active committee:

• Propose and research appropriate workshop topics
• Find speakers
• Book venues
• Advertise
• Set up any catering
• Gather needed materials
• Coordinate workshops
• Coordinate Play Cafés
• Building on the eLearning Library

Membership Committee

Michelle Kwapis (Director)

The Membership Committee is responsible for:

• Updating the membership database
• Processing all membership applications and providing certificates
• Overseeing the online private practice directory
• Providing email support for membership inquiries
• Collecting fees and providing receipts for manual registrations

Communication Committee

Charlotte King-Harris (Director)

The Communication Committee is responsible for:

• Coordinating advertising
• Updating and managing BCPTA’s social media accounts
• Imprints of Play, BCPTA’s e-newsletter

Certification Committee

Johanna Simmons (Chair)

Monica Bhatara (CE renewal accountability)

Charlotte King-Harris (BCRPT application reviewer)