Today, PTA’s role is more important than ever in connecting parents, teachers, and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. We want every family in our schools to join PTA because we can do more together than apart.
Even though we are nearing the end of this school year, it is never too late to promote PTA and ask everyone you know to join. Get creative! Think outside the box! You never know who will say “yes” because they believe in our mission statement to “positively impact the lives of all children and families.” Yes, this is a “parent/teacher association,” but we challenge your PTA membership to ask the following people in their lives to join PTA:
- Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and other family members
- Teachers at all grade levels, administrators, superintendents, and librarians
- Neighbors, crossing guards, sports coaches, dance instructors, scout troops, business owners, religious organizations, clubs, and others you interact with regularly in the community
- Work colleagues and professional association members
- Local government officials who support youth
Did you know the number one reason people say they haven’t yet joined PTA?
They were never asked to join!
Ask everyone on the list of people above to reach out to all their friends and colleagues to multiply your efforts to grow your PTA. Offer prize incentives for those who bring in the most new members. The recruiting possibilities are endless, and you will generate more revenue to create or expand programs for your PTA! Send prospective members to jointotem.com and have them look up your PTA Association to join.
The California State PTA Membership Commission would like to say THANK YOU to all our current statewide PTA members. Because of you, your school’s PTA will be able to support essential educational and curriculum needs, advocate on behalf of all children at the local, state, and national level, and build an inclusive school community for all families. And remember, there is no wrong or right way to be involved. Anything you can give, whether time or money, is an investment in your child, your community, and our future.