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New Ways to Increase Membership in October!
October 3, 2022
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MEMBERSHIP TIP: Expand your membership by trying some new strategies in October
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Register for the Last 2 Membership Office Hours!
Join the California State PTA Membership Services Commission for their upcoming office hours on Tues, October 11 OR Thurs, October 27 at 7pm. Be sure to bring your favorite fall treat to recharge your Membership batteries to go out and get more members!
Register for Oct 11 Register for Oct 27
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Ways to Increase Membership
Tips for while you are being active in your Community:
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Write letters to city council, elected officials, and school board members encouraging them to join
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Attend Rotary, Optimist, Kiwanis Club meetings, and recruit their members
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Host a PTA table at any/every community event
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Invite senior citizens to activities such as school plays
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Incorporate local community organizations and businesses into your activities and programs. Ask for donations to be used as giveaways and thank them publicly for their support
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Provide your board members with membership envelopes and encourage them to take them to all community functions, events, and businesses
Tips for Involving those who speak other languages:
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Attend an English Language Learner (ELL) advisory meeting with a translator and explain the role of PTA
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Hold a multi-cultural event that involves everyone
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Create a PTA board liaison position to the English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) parent group
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Provide interpretation to those that need it at all meetings and events. Recruit parents to help with language challenges, recruit translators from the community, provide headsets, hold bilingual meetings, etc
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Keep all parents informed and provide information of value. Translate all printed materials as needed
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Stay On Track for the Membership Incentives & Challenges Due in October
We are seeing your membership success all through the state! This is your reminder to make sure you are recognized for the great work you are doing and something you can show your members to keep them excited about PTA. Learn more through the new leaders website and see the upcoming deadlines below.
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2. 100 in 100
All PTA units that forward a minimum of 100 members through channels on or before the 100th day of the 2022-2023 PTA term will receive a certificate and a badge ribbon at the convention. No application is required. Due Date: 10/9/22.
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3. Ready, Set, Remit
All PTA units that forward a minimum of 30 members through channels on or before the deadline will receive a certificate celebrating their success and will be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. No application is required. Due Date: 10/31/22.
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Did you miss the Totem Training for Council & District Leaders? Watch it On-Demand
District & Council Leaders, remember you can still become e-membership Totem experts! The training is now on-demand and ready for you to watch at your leisure on our Leaders' Website. Remember if you have any questions, reach out to your California State PTA Membership Mentor. Watch Now!
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e-Membership/Totem Tip of the Week!
Let your community know that our e-membership platform Totem is available in the language of their choice, including Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Tagalog. All of your association content is automatically translated too. Learn more
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MORE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE PTA
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California State PTA Supports Propositions 28 & 31
Learn more on our website about our support of these two ballot measures that will be decided in the November 8th election. You will also find information about campaign rules that PTAs must abide by during elections season.
Read our blogs posts on each Ballot Measure to learn how your local PTA and membership can support Prop 28 and Prop 31:
More info on Proposition 28: Art & Music In Public Schools
More info on Proposition 31: Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
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Need Funding For a New PTA Program? Apply Now for a PTA Program Grant!
Is your PTA researching a new outreach program, or perhaps expanding on current success? Available to unit, council and district PTAs in good standing, these unique annual grants from California State PTA are geared to support local PTAs in developing programs and projects that address four areas of major interest to our children, schools and members; Parent Education, Cultural Arts, Outreach Translation, and Healthy Lifestyles. The deadline is October 15th.
Visit our website for grant writing tips, the application and to read the stories of the previous years grantees!
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Inspiring Students Entries for the 2024-2025 Reflections Theme Search Sought
Students - do you have a great idea for the 2024-2025 Reflections Theme Search that will inspire future young artists to create original works?
Share it! Entries are being sought in California now through November 1st. California theme idea winners will be forwarded to National PTA for consideration. The student who submits the winning entry will receive a prize! Scan or mail the Theme Search Entry Form. Find additional details on our website.
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ShopPTA.com is your resource to purchase official membership campaign theme supplies and customized materials for your PTA/PTSA! Click here to shop now!
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