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California State PTA Online Newsletter                                   June 2009


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PTA and Summer? You Bet!
 
The school year is ending, and summer is just around the corner. After working hard all year, you are ready for a well-deserved break.
 
Before you put aside your PTA responsibilities, take a few moments to prepare for the next year.
 
It will make a big difference for your PTA when the new school year begins, whether you are continuing in your current position or turning it over to someone new.
 

Here are some steps to take:
 

  • Encourage outgoing officers and chairs to meet with the volunteers who will replace them. Outgoing volunteers should explain their jobs and turn over their updated procedure books and other relevant materials. It's a good idea for the incoming president to sit in on these meetings, if possible. The chats can be done individually or as part of one big "Transition Meeting."
    Click here to read Keys to a Smooth Transition.

  • Make sure PTA financial books are up-to-date and audited. Make arrangements to change the signature cards for the PTA bank account if there are new officers.
    Click here for audit information.
  • Plan to start your membership drive as soon as parents start returning to school - for instance, when classroom assignments are posted at the elementary school or during registration at high school. Plan your membership drive now and line up volunteers to avoid a last-minute scramble. If your school sends out a summer mailing, ask your principal to include PTA membership information.
    Click here to find out more.

Spending time now to prepare for the next school year will help assure that your PTA has a great new start!
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The California State PTA has nearly 1 million members throughout the state working on behalf of public schools, children and families, with the motto, "Every child, one voice." The PTA is the nation's oldest, largest and highest profile volunteer organization working to improve the education, health and welfare of all children and youth. The PTA also advocates at national, state and local levels for education and family issues. The PTA is nonprofit, nonsectarian and noncommercial.
 
For more information about the California State PTA, visit www.capta.org.