October Checklist for Running Your PTA

Ongoing Tasks

• Attend board and membership meetings
• Read meeting minutes and offer corrections
• Prepare reports for board and membership meetings
• Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities
• Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them
• Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report
• Actively engage in a plan for membership growth
• Prepare content for newsletters and social media
• Review and update your website
• Participate, help, and communicate
• Review the Standards of Affiliation Checklist

Monthly Tasks

Review tasks related to nominating committee
If you did not elect a nominating committee in September, be prepared to do this at your next membership meeting.

Attend WSPTA Legislative Assembly  On-line registration ends October 13. On-site registration, space permitting, is available for audience members and delegates. Registration opens on October 16 at 11:30 AM. Registration information can be found here

To be in good standing, at least 25 members must be entered in Givebacks by October 31

Keep working on the membership database (Givebacks) to enter officers and upload any members that don’t join through the database.

Check National PTA website
There are a ton of great materials to use in your membership campaign. Local leader resources. Spanish resources. Diversity, equity, and inclusion resources. In addition to grant and program opportunities.

Was your PTA Incorporated in October? If so, then your annual Corporation Renewal is due on October 31. The annual corporation report is due regardless of your PTA’s annual income and is separate from the Charitable Organization Registration/ Renewal.