1. PTA Membership Recruitment, Recognition, Reminders and Resources

2. 1/18/2016 Agenda Kickoff Recruitment Recognition Reminders Resources

3. 1/18/2016 Kickoff Set a goal! End with the beginning in mind…  Pre-K and Kindergarten  School Transitions Work on Membership during Summer  Plan membership campaign  Email previous PTA members  Set up membership tools

4. 1/18/2016 Recruitment Welcome Back Events  Faculty Breakfast/Lunch  Orientation  Open House Promote healthy competition between grade levels or subject areas Send Monthly Reminders Put information on website/newsletter on how to join and link to member communications/incentives Explain Membership vs. Volunteering

5. Recruitment cont… Sponsor School Events for Families  Boo Hoo Breakfast  Goodies with Grandparents  Muffins with Mom  Doughnuts with Dad Creative Benefits and Incentives Highlight PTA Achievements PTA Membership and other awards Never underestimate the power of… ASKING!!!

6. Membership Campaign Recipe for Success Planning  Form Committee  Propose  Prepare Implementation  Welcome Back Events  Orientation/Open House  1 st Quarter and beyond…  Mid-Year  All Year

7. Recognition – Local Unit PTA  100% Membership  Early Bird 100% Gold – before October 1 Silver – before November 1 Bronze – before December 1  Grandparents: Gold – 25+ grandparents Silver – 10 to 24 grandparents

8. Recognition – Local Unit PTA  Our Founders Care - 5 Past Presidents  Spotlight on Men (f.k.a. Superman Award) -  increase male membership 25+  Acorn – majority of faculty, not 100%  100% Faculty  Community – 25+ community partners

9. Recognition – Individual Honors  Honorary State Life Membership  History Walk of Fame  President’s Award of Honor

10. Reminders Officer Registration - MUST be completed online to receive cards Membership dues - $3.50 per new member MUST be paid monthly to FPTA Cards - MUST be activated by members when received to be eligible for NPTA benefits Dues Deadline – final payment and unused cards form must be submitted Please Note: Final Dues Deadlines Final Awards Deadlines

11. 1/18/2016 Resources National PTA www.pta.org Florida PTA www.floridapta.org Duval County Council www.dccpta.org Your PTA/PTSA Website Member Management Tools Social Media:  Facebook  Twitter  Etc…

12. Thanks… Melissa Kicklighter Florida PTA, Duval County Council of PTAs, mkicklighter@bellsouth.net