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new president need help
i was elected president this year after being vice last year ..things never really got of the ground last year and we are hoping to do something better this year we already have a lil bit of stuff planned and going on but i need to know the secret to getting parents involved if there is anyone that can help me i am willing to learn
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Permalink Reply by Lenora Everett on -
I was in a similar situation. What we are doing this year is posted under "New as a President for PTSA for a High School." We have already doubled membership from last year. When we ask people to do things they are more likely to get involved than when I issue general requests by e-mail or in a meeting. For example, if we call people who checked off "Receptions," on our sign-up form to ask them to bring food to a meeting, they will and they'll probably attend the meeting that way. I asked someone to cover boxes for "Questions/Suggestions/Comments" and for a used book sale, and she did. It's a good way to get to know people and get them involved.
I read the sign-up forms and call people personally when I need specific help even though I don't know them. That's how we found a new secretary, too.
Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by danielle chavez on -
thank you this is a huge help i really do appreciate your info....thank you
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Permalink Reply by Melissa Coene on
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I found that getting memberahips emails and keeping them informed worked best for us this year. A gentle reminder of a meeting the next day helps also. I personally invite teachers to atten, they never did before. This seems to be going well. We went from having 4 people at our PTA meeting s to 81 and 42 at the past two meetings. At these meetings I also personally thank all that helped out with and event that month and all of those that volunteered but were not picked. People like to hear their names read.
I hope this helps!
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Permalink Reply by danielle chavez on
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thats such a great idea to personally invite....all of our teachers are paid members but only two have attended and the funny thing is its the two i actually know well and talk to so maybe thats the key ...thank you a lot i apreciate it.
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Permalink Reply by Alicia De Chalus-Hayes on
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i am also a new president, and am trying to establish a procedure book for the officers, including committee chairs. Any ideas, or places to look?
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Permalink Reply by Carissa Dollar on -
Is your PTA part of a Council? Or do you have a field rep or something in your state office who supports you? These people should be able to help you and maybe even provide some training for your group.
I just posted a list in the thread on procedure books that may be helpful to you.
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