Membership Information

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PTA is the largest volunteer organization working exclusively to improve the education, health, safety, and well-being of all children and youth. Your local PTA membership decides on its own programs, projects, and legislative activities. Through PTA, parents, teachers, administrators and others work for quality education and a true partnership between home and school.

The National PTA, which began in 1897, brings together the efforts of members, local units and state PTAs on child-centered issues. PTA has played an important role in many areas including child labor laws, hot lunch programs, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Children's Television Act to improve TV programs for children to name a few. Everyone who cares about children is encouraged to join PTA.

It is important to remember that in order to have a successful membership year you should:
	form a committee. Set goals and aim high, develop a plan and set a theme try to be visible at all school functions invite and encourage new parents, staff, administrators, and school board members to join your unit always advertise your success!

• September: Mail yellow reply card

• Each person who joins PTA should receive a membership card.

• October 20: Early Bird Membership deadline.

• November 1: Send first payment to the State Office. $3.50 per member, which should be at least 50% of your November 1 membership from last year

• Send in monthly payments to the State Office as you receive new memberships.

• Memberships may be sold throughout the school year and you can contact the Central Region Membership Chair if you need extra cards or payment forms.

• In January look for a membership mailing which includes instructions and forms for completing this year's membership drive.

• March 31: Final membership payments are to be received at the State Office.

• DO NOT THROW AWAY CARDS !!!

• Please send all voided or unused cards to the Central Region Membership Chairman (Caroline Horzempa) by March 15.

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