3 Etiquette Tips for New PTA Members

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I agree with these, but we "older" members need to welcome the new members whenever we can! With budgets being cut, it is important now more than ever that schools have strong PTAs. Please visit InspiredMinute.com and read "Ways to Increase PTA Membership". Let's continue to get the word out! Thanks for sharing!

Inspired Minute of TX 1:33PM February 19, 2013

There's an interesting omission in this article, though I'm not sure if it is a good or bad thing. At least in the cited situation - "graduating" to the next school - it is likely that the new parent will be amongst a cohort of parents that have likewise made the transition. More, already in the "new" PTA are likely parents known from previous years in the "old" PTA.
Mostly, I believe this a good thing. It smooths the transition, and it means that the new PTA gets to "inherit" a group that already knows how to work together collaboratively towards PTA goals.

A. Gideon of NJ 4:17PM May 14, 2012

PTA has been advocating for our children for 115 years. It is the largest, volunteer advocacy organization for kids in the country. As times change, PTA has evolved, but its mission has remained the same: to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
PTA is not a union, nor is it affiliated with any union.
In California, the CA PTA has stepped up for our kids in supporting the "Our Children, Our Future" ballot initiative to help fund our schools in light of $20 billion cut over the last four years -- with more cuts on the way. CA PTA helped get the initiative on the ballot and now we are continuing to educate our communities about the benefits of this initiative (ourchildrenourfuture2012.com)
When parents join together to help our kids, great things can happen!

Deb McCurdy of CA 1:34PM May 14, 2012