Count Me in Using the Membership Toolkit. Debbie Kilpatrick Vice President of Membership

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1 Count Me in Using the Membership Toolkit Debbie Kilpatrick Vice President of Membership

2 Topics of Discussion Membership Tools Membership Dues and Cards Goals for Growth Communications and Social Media Partnerships Growth Awards Promoting Value of PTA

3 Membership Tools Focus of PTA membership campaigns are to: Increase public awareness of the purposes and mission of PTA Increase parent/family/student/community partnership in furthering these goals Provide communications and activities to promote membership and PTA benefits

4 Reasons to Become a PTA Member

5 Virginia PTA and National PTA portions of dues are $3.25 per year per member ($2.25 for National and $1.00 for State) payable to VA PTA 1 st deadline December 1 (to be eligible for membership awards) VA PTA proposed dues increase if approved, will be effective July 1, 2015 Use Local Unit Dues Remittance Form to submit dues and submit Membership Listing (excel template online)

6 Membership Cards Membership Enrollment begins July 1, 2015 Membership Dues remitted by: Dec 1, Mar 1, Jun 30 VA PTA Membership Cards GO GREEN! Electronic pdf fillable template available now!

7 Membership Cards Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Q. Why aren t we receiving pre-printed paper membership cards? A. VA PTA is going GREEN! To streamline the membership card distribution process, electronic pdf fillable membership card templates are now offered to local units to print as needed! Q. How do we obtain the electronic templates? A. Upon submission of officer/chair contact info, units will receive the membership card template. Fillable information can be saved. Submit contact information online at Q. Can we receive discounted printing services? A. Virginia PTA is working on printing discounts and will share company info along with membership card templates.

8 Back to School PTA Kit

9 Membership Count Me In! Growing and Retaining Members Entire Executive Board s responsibility not just the Membership Chair Outreach to school community Be inclusive - Translate membership materials Invite past PTA members to join

10 Set Your Goals for Growth Membership Campaigns Back to School promotion Winter/Mid-Year promotion Set Goal for Growth Increase 100% Membership based on ADM Membership Awards based on Percentage increases

11 PTA Membership Campaign

12 Communications Set up a variety of communications platforms to communicate with school and business community Set up access to communicate with members Distribute PTA newsletters monthly

13 PTA Membership Communications

14 Building Business Partnerships Business Partners and Sponsors Provide Membership discounts Present an award, certificate or Proud PTA Supporter decal in support of PTA Host a Business Leaders Day Career Day

15 Virginia PTA Partnerships and Sponsors

16 Today s PTA Membership Provides Discounts and Benefits Visit

17 Membership Growth Awards Back to School Great Ideas October 1 Early Bird Advance Award November 1 Great Ideas Winter Membership Growth Campaign - Feb. 1 PTA Founder s Day March 1 100% Teacher and Principal Membership Award March 1 25% Male Membership Award March 1 25% Student Membership Award March 1

18 Virginia PTA Membership Awards Growth Awards based on Percentage of Membership: 100% Awards VA PTA 5% Growth; Outstanding Percentage Growth; and Superior Number Awards based on May 30, 2015 enrollment. Council and District Membership Awards New PTA Charter Membership Award Membership Honor Roll Award Unit Standards Achievement Award

19 Promoting the Value of Your PTA Promote the programs and benefits of your PTA, Council, District, State, and National PTA Make sure that your PTA provides value and recognition to your members. Always promote what your PTA is doing Distribute a PTA information brochure to current members

20 Information PTA/PTSA Brochure TOP TEN REASONS TO JOIN CVHS 1. Help fund over $14,000 of PTSA programs and support at CVHS annually; 2. Receive a free PTSA Student Information Directory; 3. Support grants to students and faculty; 4. Help fund Senior Student Scholarships & ANGP event; 5. Promote Student Leadership and Parental Involvement; 6. Support student academic achievements; 7. Support student Reflections fine arts program; 8. Support Cultural Community outreach programs; 9. Provide faculty and staff appreciation events; 10. Have a Voice in your PTSA! BONUS BENEFITS: Card Member Discounts and Network with Parents, Students, Faculty, and Staff Members! Membership@cvhsptsa.org Important Dates Aug 31 BTS Festival Sept 6 School Begins Sept 13 PTSA Meeting Sept 14 Senior Night Sept 21 Back to School Night Sept 27 Freshman Night Sept 28 Principal-PTSA Forum Oct 13 Korean-Hispanic Night Oct Homecoming Oct 18 PTSA Meeting Oct 21 Reflections Deadline Nov 7-8 Student Holidays Nov 9 Sophomore Night Nov 11 CVHS Touching Bases Nov 15 PTSA Meeting Nov Thanksgiving Break Dec 23 Jan 2 Winter Break Jan 17 PTSA Meeting Jan 23 Curriculum Night Jan Student Holidays Feb 15 Junior Night Feb 21 PTSA Meeting Mar 20 PTSA Meeting April 2 6 Spring Break April 9 Student Holiday April 17 PTSA Meeting May 15 PTSA Meeting June 19 Graduation/Last Day CVHS Calendar: Centreville High School PTSA Information Guide

21 Reverse Side of Brochure PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD Debbie Kilpatrick President Jeanan Oxley Humphrey 1 st Vice President Deborah Aceto-Milton 2 nd Vice President Gretchen Thrasher Treasurer Janet Shalestik Recording Secretary Terri Freitag Corresponding Secretary Mike Campbell Principal Officer Contact Information, Committee Chairs, and Board Representatives are listed at: We need you to make the PTSA successful, so please volunteer! volunteers@cvhspta.org PTSA VISION Centreville High School PTSA s vision is to support partnerships between family and school to help all students believe in their abilities, work to achieve their goals, and succeed in today s world. PTSA MISSION Advocate for the involvement of all parents in the education of their children; Promote positive family-school relationships between parents, teachers and staff members; Provide an open and respectful forum for the exchange of ideas and information; Identify, promote, and implement programs to support the educational advancement and social well-being of all Centreville HS students, parents, and staff members. TOP 20 GOALS Increase participation of school community members in PTSA and school activities; Increase membership over last year and include all cultures within the school; Provide and fund PTSA Student Directory and Information Guide; Promote community and national benefits for PTSA Members; Promote student PTA award programs at all levels of PTA; Promote Student Representative Council, a PTSA leadership-service program; Recognize student and staff achievements, successes, and awards; Promote scholarships for PTSA Seniors; Sponsor and fund All Night Grad Party for Seniors in a safe environment; Offer educational grant funding for students and staff members; Sponsor programs to inform and educate parents, students and staff members; Sponsor programs and events to enhance the social well-being of students and staff; Provide communications to encourage all families to become more informed advocates for their children and schools; Increase volunteer base to strengthen school community; Sponsor recognition and appreciation events for faculty and staff members; Collaborate effectively with CVHS Booster groups, fellow PTSAs, CVHS feeder PTAs, FCPS personnel, School Board members, and elected legislative representatives; Increase publicity for CVHS events, activities, student, and staff awards; Sponsor PTSA web site and Wildcat Weekly; Promote and support training of PTSA officers and members; Promote tax-deductible No Fuss Fundraiser to provide and fund PTSA programs and events. There are many more goals for CVHS PTSA but these are our Top 20!!

22 Members Do Count so Raise Your Hand and.

23 Resources Online membership resource materials Council PTA leadership, training, and programs District PTA leadership, training, and programs Virginia PTA leadership, training, and programs National PTA programs and materials

24 Need More Info? Contact: Debbie Kilpatrick Vice President of Membership (cell phone) Thank you for attending!