[Notes] CEAG Meeting 10/20/2020 PTA Challenges Roundtable
Why now? This is an event that the CEAG has wanted to run for some time now. With times being what they are and people more comfortable with using technology like Zoom, it was a great time to see how we can progress and the CEAG can help the individual PTAs get the support that they need.
Group Problems/ Looking For Ideas
- Trying to find events that are social and are good for fundraising.
- Memberhub? How is it working to get people signed up for PTA?
- Looking for tips to make Memberhub more user-friendly
- Recruitment Issues
- Setting an incentive for signups
- Deciding a date that the person would need to be a member by in order to get a certain benefit/ access to a program
Ongoing Efforts From Our PTAs
- Recruiting efforts including outreach to caregivers to join and to connect on the FaceBook page to stay in touch with what is going on in the various student grades.
- The mum sale did still happen this year, earlier in October
- Ideas for increasing Greenspace by removing some of the blacktop on the school grounds
- Indoor Murals
- Book Nook, increasing the number of books to reach SEL initiatives
Fundraising Efforts Benefitting
- Project Graduation- usually an evening at “The Big Event” in Cherry Hill
- Awards at Graduation and Merit Awards throughout the school year
- Smaller events also sponsored during the year
Additional Ideas for Fundraising Spending
- What staff needs to maintain a safe classroom
- Outdoor classroom space
- Online Events for social enrichment for the kids
- Sponsor a Senior
Keep an eye out for Oaklyn: Student Technical Support Fund
Events Ideas
Ideas for Virtual/ Digital Events
- Virtual School spirit week
- Pen Pal system across the district
- “Meet and greet” with the kids on school or grade level using something like Flipgrid
Hybrid Special Events
- Timed Trunk or Treat
- Food Drives for Local Pantries
Fundraiser Ideas
Hybrid Fundraiser Ideas
- Mixed Bag
- Book Fairs
Online Fundraising Ideas
- Doing A Virtual Run
- Read-A-Thon
- Online Auction
- Family Engagement Programs (ie:Minecraft Lego Building)
- Painting with a twist/ Painting with a purpose
Ongoing Support Available
Additional Resources:
Membership Monday Call (Monthly)
