Jean Hovey

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1747 Orlando Central Parkway Orlando, FL 32809 www.FloridaPTA.org 407/855-7604 / 1/800-373-5782 Fax: 407/240-9577

Cindy Gerhardt, President Linda Kearschner, President Elect Jen Martinez, VP of Leadership Development Carolyn Nelson-Goedert, VP of Regions/Councils Linda Nestor, VP of Membership Development Janet Lamoureux, VP of Educational Development Katrena McMahan, Treasurer Kathy Thrumston, Secretary

October 3, 2017 To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that Southwood Middle School PTSA in Miami-Dade County is an active PTA. They are a subordinate organization, under our group exemption, GEN 2149, of the Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers. This PTA was chartered on October 30, 1976, and their EIN is 65-0004941. All funds raised should be used for the enrichment and the students of Southwood Middle School PTSA. Any check(s) or donation(s) should be made to the Southwood Middle School PTSA. Florida Congress of Parents And Teachers, Inc., (d.b.a. Florida PTA), is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. A copy of the determination letter is attached hereto. If you have any questions, please contact me at the above number.

Very truly yours,

Jean Hovey Jean Hovey Florida PTA P.S. Per the IRS Code of 1986, Section 170(c), donors may rely upon the central organization’s (Florida PTA) verification with respect to deductibility of contributions to subordinates (local PTA units) covered under Florida PTA’s 501(c)(3) group exemption ruling. For more information visit the IRS website at: http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Exempt-Organizations-SelectCheck.