I've never been much of a joiner and social settings make me uncomfortable. I've been making a conscious effort to become more sociable by doing little things like hosting potlucks, volunteering for school events, and joining the PTA.
Then I was asked if I wanted to run for a board position. I thought for sure they were kidding until it was a fact. The non-joiner is now membership VP in the PTA.
I was pretty intimidated by this job and was worried all summer.
Okay, not really worried, I put it out of my mind until July when we had our first meeting of the school year. A meeting where I spilled a glass a wine all over the person who was meticulously taking notes across from me.
Thankfully, it was a crappy wine and she took the accident in stride.
I'm actually enjoying working with the other members and I get to use my social media know-how. More than that, I get to be creative and flex my Canva muscles trying to come up with clever-ish ideas to encourage families to join the PTA.
Here are some of the ideas I've done so far, they are not guaranteed - yet.
If you happen to have ideas that I can add to my arsenal, I will gladly take them!The first event of our school year is Popsicles with the PTA. Kids and parents come to meet their teachers, bring their school supplies, and get a Popsicle. We also had a membership table and we handed out tootsie rolls and asked people to join.
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| Joining the PTA helps us roll through the year! |
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| Teachers like you are refreshing. |
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| Make your own - Printable with out the Q code |
This may be the last one of these I can get away with this year, and I did this one twice, a small one with the form on the back and a half page with a form to fill out on the back.
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| Our PTA would SUCK without you! |
What's really fun is to see the kids flock to the table for the sweets. I wonder if mini bottles of wine or whiskey would be more effective?
Next up, I'm going to attempt to drive membership with a dance party! Wish me luck!
