COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS WOODBROOK PTA Your introductory or title slide should convey the overall “feeling” and focus of your presentation. For instance, I typically present about small-business trends, new business ideas, growth opportunities or other positive trends. In this sample presentation, I’m talking about new business ideas, so I used a sun graphic in this slide template to convey a positive feeling. Personalize this slide template with your company’s logo. To add a logo to all slides, place it on the Slide Master. To access the Slide Master, on the Themes tab of the Ribbon, click Edit Master and then click Slide Master. Disclaimer: You understand that Microsoft does not endorse or control the content provided in the following presentation. Microsoft provides this content to you for informational purposes only; it is not intended to be relied upon as business or financial advice. Microsoft does not guarantee or otherwise warrant the accuracy or validity of this information and encourages you to consult with a business or financial professional as appropriate. RIEVA LESONSKY Founder and President, GrowBiz Media   Rieva Lesonsky is founder and president of GrowBiz Media, a content and consulting company specializing in covering small businesses and entrepreneurship. A nationally known speaker and authority on entrepreneurship, Lesonsky has been covering America’s entrepreneurs for nearly 30 years. Before co-founding GrowBiz Media, Lesonsky was Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine. COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

Joining the PTA actually means Joining the PTA means You have to volunteer You have to be a committee chairman You have to be a board member You have to attend all the meetings Joining the PTA actually means Volunteer if you are willing and can make the time No pressure or judgment Your membership dues and smiles of encouragement will go a long way

Common Misconceptions PTA is only for stay-home moms who have nothing else to do PTA members are cliquish There’s no room for dads in the PTA PTA has all the help and funds it needs I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard I’ll be roped into volunteering if I attend PTA meeting PTA membership never expires. I only have to join once My child’s life in school will be the same whether I join the PTA or not

PTA is only for stay-home moms who have nothing else to do PTA members are all parents just like you who are also juggling bills, household chores, work, kids, deadlines, schedules, sports and homework  

PTA members are cliquish PTA members are friends as a result of joining the PTA Our group is friendly and welcoming to ALL Give us a chance to get to know you too!   

There’s no room for dads in the PTA A strong PTA needs the support of mom’s, dad’s, grandparents, teachers, school staff, and community members. Anyone who cares about children belongs in the PTA

PTA has all the help and funds it needs We want and need your help and participation  We have board and committee positions that need to be filled We need volunteers to help at all of our events   You decide your time commitment    All levels of participation are welcome and needed

I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard   I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard New ideas are always welcome It is important to keep our PTA fresh and exciting With your ideas and our experience, we can do great things

I’ll be roped into volunteering if I attend PTA meeting While there are many opportunities to volunteer at a PTA meeting, there is absolutely no pressure. Just pass along the signup sheet if you’re unable to participate. By attending meetings, you will get regular updates about school activities, changes in policies, and new initiatives by the board of education.

PTA membership never expires. I only have to join once Each new school year begins a new membership year. Your PTA membership will be good for THIS entire school year

What do your dues and our fundraising money go towards? Insert a chart in this slide template to illustrate your topic visually, then use bullets or color to call out key findings or points from your chart in a brief format.

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Remember, it takes a village to raise a child! See you at the first PTA meeting on October 13th at 7:00 p.m