Thanks for the verbage, I'm using it! I also did a detail of the positions as follows-


One nominee will be chosen for the following positions and anyone not chosen by the committee may announce an intention to oppose 30 days prior to the elections in May. Those who are nominated will be announced in April.



President-

Presides over meetings, is a member ex-officio of all committees (in name mostly), coordinates the work of the officers and committees, perform other duties as prescribed by the board

Minimum time requirement- 1-3 hours a month

Experience not necessary, training available



1st and 2nd Vice Presidents-

Acts as an aide to the President, in designated order preside over meetings when President is unable, perform other duties as prescribed by the board

Minimum time requirement- 1-3 hours a month

Experience not necessary, training available



Secretary-

Attend all meetings of the PTA and record minutes, prepare and present minutes at subsequent meetings, maintain membership list and send to State PTA, send newly elected officer info to State PTA after elections, keep a copy of current bylaws on hand

Minimum time requirement- 1-2 hours a month

Experience not necessary, training available



Treasurer-

Has custody of funds of the PTA, prepare and maintain full account of funds, make disbursements as authorized by officers, present an annual report, prepare IRS reports and filings.

Minimum time requirement- 1-3 hours a month

Some experience with financial records is helpful but training is available.



All board members should be prepared to take office following the elections in May.



We appreciate the interest of anyone applying.

Originally posted by mykidsmom:
"Always thinking you know how to do this better? Well HERE'S you're chance!"

Now that I love!

Mainly because we always get "The PTO board is just a click who always asks for money"....whatever

Honestly though I really like the second letter suggestion you made, very nice.

[ 03-10-2005, 08:35 AM: Message edited by: Lanette ]

Any more ideas, anyone? We need all the help we can get in this area.

I would LOVE to approach this with the statement "Always thinking you know how to do this better? Well HERE'S you're chance!" I know I know not very PC....honest....I know.

Ask the question "Love helping in the classroom and ready for more? For a few more hours a month be on the PTO Board and make your school as great as or greater than it can be! It's also a great way to meet the other parents and our wonderful staff that love and care about our students! This is the one volunteer job YOU set the hours and YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"

how's that?

I would be interested in everyone's ideas on this too because I just finished drafting our nomination form and cover letter.

Has anyone written anything to make people more interested in PTO nominations than just the standard "accepting nominations - due March 31st" type of thing.

I am hoping to fill the officers with new people (at least some of the officers spots including mine), and need to motivate some others to step up.

Any thoughts?