1. Begin this school year with EXCITEMENT about what you are doing!!   When you believe in PTA, others will too!! 

2. If you’d like, choose a theme to help motivate!!  Class or grade level contests are great ideas, as well!  Be sure you’ve included funds in your budget to help with membership promotion!!

3. Have a membership table set up at school registration, all PTA functions, Open House, etc.  Remember ONE card to ONE member.  No Mr. and Mrs. cards.  Florida PTA does not recognize family memberships.      

4. Don’t forget about your faculty/staff members!!  Attend the “Back to School” events and encourage them to get involved and join!!

Q - How do I get my membership cards?
A - Cards are sent to local unit PTA Presidents once their names have been submitted to the Florida PTA State Office.  

Q – When do I turn in my membership dues collected?
A - Turn in all money from dues to treasurer as soon as they are received.  Remind treasurer to remit State and National dues to the state office monthly.  STATE and NATIONAL PTA dues must be sent   to the state office MONTHLY!

Q – How do I set goals and keep records? 
A - Study results of previous year’s membership program and set goals for new school year.  Keep an accurate list of members and make a membership report at each board meeting and general meetings.  

Don’t forget –
March 31st is the last day to accept members for the present school year.
It should not be assumed that March 31st is the day to remit all dues.
All state and national dues MUST be turned in monthly.