When our elementary PTO went to a much larger board structure (more titles, sort of), we did see participation go up.

Originally the board was comprised of the typical 4 or 5 officers, plus Principal and Vice Principal. Committee chairs mostly came to the "board" meeting when their activity was active (Directory, Spring Fling, T-Shirts, Fundraising, etc.) or else if they happened to have time.

We restructured the Board to include the officers, Principal, Vice Principal, 2 teacher reps, all the committee chairs, plus a parent rep from each grade. With a continuing role, they tend to attend more consistently. We have a bigger core group at each meeting, and they can draw upon friends, making outreach a little easier.

We also did away with general meetings except twice a year, although anyone can attend a business (board) meeting.

A few years ago we added more titles. They weren't all board positions, but more committee positions. It did help to bring more people in to the group. Our thought was if we divided things up into smaller parts people might be willing to take on that one event rather than be in charge of all the similar events for the year. This worked especially well for fundraising events. The VP of Fundraising kind of oversees everything, but each event has its own committee and/or chairperson.

We currently have a pres,vice pres, sec and tres.
we are the only four that ever show up and do anything. unless we beg!!!!
If we came up with other titles such as fundraising cord. and such Does anyone know if this will work?
We would like to nominate people at the end of the year when we usually have our last big event
with parents are in attendance.
please give some examples of titles that you might have.
we just think if they have a titla and feel they have to be there they will.