PTA MembershipForsyth County Council Incoming Officer

Training

May 13, 2015

Agenda Why have a Membership Drive Membership Drive Ideas Committee Chair Membership Committee Dues & Membership Cards Membership Records Membership Achievement Awards Additional Resources

Why have a Membership Drive? Need members to have a Local Unit Grow your LU membership Core Volunteers Membership drive Jump Starts your Cash Flow Membership Campaign sells the “WHY” PTA

Who can join pta?

Everyone

Don’t forget:

•Grandparents

•Business partners

•Community partners

•Students at PTSA’s

Successful membership driveBefore Your Membership Year Begins Set Membership goals – 2%+ Create a marketing campaign Target Groups

Staff Retention New Families (never joined before or new to

school) New Families Moving In After Open House

Membership Drive IdeasKindergarten Orientation

Staff Welcome Back Luncheon – Preplanning Event

Oak Tree Award – 100% staff membership

Open House - Take Advantage of Back-to-School Enthusiasm

Membership Drive Ideas

Throughout the YearMembership table at every PTA or

school event.Show what your PTA does for the

school – everywhere – all the time!Show your appreciation for what

members do – little or big.

Membership ChairResponsibilities:

Membership packagesCollect and track membership duesDistribute membership cards Dues transmittalStay on track for membership awards

Membership CommitteeTo build an ideal membership committee,

look to recruit individuals who:

The goals of the membership committee include, but are not limited to, the following:

Membership DUES Membership year is July 1 to June 30 Refer to Local Unit Bylaws for your LC Dues Submit Dues Transmittal Form each month

for new PTA members $3.75 / member

Membership Cards Pick up Membership Cards at CLT

Print using template at GAPTA.org

Cards are valid from the beginning of the new school year till June 30.

Bring your card to District and State meetings

Membership Records The membership chair and secretary are

responsible for keeping an accurate monthly list of the current PTA members.

Membership binder should include:Membership formsTransmittal formsUnused membership cardsBylaws

Membership Records Members should receive

Copy of Membership Form or receipt Mark payment type Initials from person accepting payment Initials from person who filled package items or if

items need to be ordered Numbered PTA Membership Card Receipt for Credit Card Payments (email or hard

copy)

Membership AwardsGeorgia PTA recognizes membership achievements of local

units:

Membership # Last Business Day400+ Visionary Pin

and Certificate August

300-399 Pacesetter’s Certificate August

200 Early Bird Certificate September

Membership AwardsTarget Membership is defined as one paid PTA member for

student enrollment plus the number of certified teachers on staff as of the first full week of school

Membership# Last Business DayTarget # Platinum Membership Award SeptemberTarget# Gold Membership Certificate OctoberTarget # Silver Membership Certificate

NovemberTarget # Bronze Membership Certificate February

Membership# Last Business Day

30 Community Partnership Certificate October100% Staff Oak Tree Certificate October

(Principal, Admin, Custodians, Cafeteria)

Additional PTA resources Leadership Resource Guide

Georgiapta.org

PTA.org/brochures

PTA.org/history

YouTube.com/nationalpta

DISTRICT 13 FORSYTH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

2014 – 15 FCC Membership11,163 members raised

over $1.5 million

Increase membership by promoting what your PTA does for the students!!