1. School of Information

2. Nominating Committee
President Barbara Thomas
VP Clusters Open
VP Communication Inge Robb
VP Legislation Diane Jacobi
VP Membership Lisa Martin
VP Programs Tracie Bernstein
Treasurer Allison Clough
Secretary Rhonda Howerton

3. Requirements for PTA Presidents
Be the public face of the PTA
Present and conduct oneself in a professional manner
Have strong communication skills
Provide leadership for officers and chairs

4. Strategic Planning
Review GA PTA and Council awards
Meet with the principal to discuss how PTA can
support the goals for the school
Reevaluate current programs
Analyze volunteer availability
Meet with Executive Committee to set goals
Create and submit a Plan of Work

5. Team Building
Focus on building a strong team
Spend time together
Make a commitment to get training for officers
Carefully evaluate strengths and weaknesses of each
member of your team
Modify plans to play to the strength of your team

6. Communication
Make full and frequent use of newsletter, website,
email blasts.
Be sure to make monthly minutes and financial
reports available to the membership.
Celebrate your successes.

7. Marketing
Use plenty of visual reminders of which programs are
provided by the PTA.
Let the parents know how important each person is
to the success of the PTA and the school.
Membership is important. We care about things we
invest money in.
Our strength comes from the partnership between
parents, students, teachers and administrators.

8. The New Face of PTA
What should PTA look like?
fluid, flexible, friendly
How do we handle a shrinking volunteer pool?
make each job smaller, job share
How do we make working parents feel a part of PTA?
communication, outreach, education

9. Change is Good
Make the new environment work for your school.
Promote a positive attitude.
Evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of everything
your PTA does.
Celebrate our children!

10. Change is Good
Make the new environment work for your school.
Promote a positive attitude.
Evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of everything
your PTA does.
Celebrate our children!