Partially, yes. We kept the day care and added refreshments (with the coffee thing) and I think that made a big difference. We had added door prizes, but it seems like the same people showed up for that (possibly greedy??) and when they found out they only got to win once throughout the year, those ones did not return. We did modify it for our school and we did get a lot more volunteerism throughout the year. Much of that had to do with more information being given out at PTO meetings. We also stopped sending home meeting notes and E-Mails. If people wanted to know what our results were on certain things, they had to attend the meeting. There was someone else on this board who actually wrote this. If you want a copy of how I modified it to our school let me know!
I have yet to use it. I ran last year for VP and lost so I did not share this. I am running again but for President and thought this would be a good ice breaker, if I win.
I will let you know.
1. I CAN'T AFFORD IT ~Manzanita PTVO does not require or accept dues. It does not cost a dime to attend. As a matter of fact, we'll provide coffee, punch and dessert. There are some awesome door prizes you could win just for showing up. Odds of winning are better than the lottery...
2. I DON'T KNOW ANYONE THERE ~ We don't know you either, but we'd like to! Come get to know the parents, teachers and volunteers who work with and for your children.
3. I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE MEETINGS ARE ~ We generally meet on the 3rd Monday of the month unless there is a holiday or if school is getting out (don't tease me...).
4. I DON'T HAVE TIME**5. I'M TOO TIRED**6. I WORK AT NIGHT ~ Meetings last approximately one hour. There will be coffee. Send Grandma.
7. I CAN'T SAY 'NO' AND I'LL END UP DOING EVERYTHING ~ For the last time, Doing Everything is MY JOB and you can't have it! Look in the mirrow. Practice saying "no...No...NO!" Seriously, we have a great group and everyone pitches in.
8. I DON'T HAVE A BABY SITTER ~ Joshua is a high school student. He is not on drugs. He is good with children and small animals. He works cheap. He has help. We'll pay him.
THERE WILL BE LOTS OF OTHER PARENTS THERE SO YOU WON'T NEED ME ~ PAHLEEEEEESE! If we had a dime for everyone who thought that, we wouldn't need any fund-raisers! We Need and Want YOU!
10. I DON'T KNOW WHAT PTVO STAND FOR... ~ Please come tho your Parent Teacher Volunteer Organization meetings!
I remember reading last year the reasons for not getting involved in your school's organization and was wondering if anybody had kept a copy and could send it my way.
Thanks
