1. Who can join? Everyone who has the interest of kids at heart. Highlight your membership goal by a visual display or recognition in directory or on your website. You are a trained board with the support of a state office to make you the best 501c3 for your community. ASK ASK ASK !!!

2. Pre-pay for the next year- then go on vacation. Negotiate some 2 for 1 deal locally and at school events Offer local discounts with businesses. Educate your community on what you do at their school Have drawings at events – pricing and extras for PTA members. ASK ASK ASK !!!

3. Highlight your membership by a visual display, a recognition in your directory or on your website. Ask student to write about what the PTA has done for them in their classroom and why they joined ASK ASK ASK !!! What do they get for their membership? - a vote, a card for benefits at local, state and national. Translate if possible - plan ahead to work with your community to get a reliable translation

4. Have a range of forms for different groups - teachers, community and business. Ask teacher to write about what the PTA has done for them in their classroom and why they joined. Ask parent to write about what the PTA has done for them in their classroom and why they joined. Plan your forms now for campaigns all year round. ASK ASK ASK !!!

5. Organize a scholarship line for memberships. Make sure that you vote to make it legal. Recognize your members with a decal You are a trained board with the support of a state office to make you the best 501c3 for your community. Review who did not join and ask -why did they leave? Do they have a reason - you may never know! Classroom competitions Reach out to your community groups.

6. Increase your membrship: Think about the following...

7. Scan the QR code it will take you to the State membership site or photograph this board to jog your memory. You are trained to handle finances and budget like a small business. So why not join! You are trained to handle finances and budget like a small business. So why would you not join!

8. A simple presale form at the end of the year to get a jump start on next year. What awards have you received? You are well trained to run your PTA. Why would someone not want to join and support your efforts for your community?