The New PTA Membership Cards: 2012-2013
FAQsThe program was "live" for less than a day before questions started rolling in from Membership Chairs around the region. As they get asked, I will list them here along with the answers.
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 MIchelle Baker
Region 9 Membership Chair |
Where can I find out more about this program?
Click here to check out the WSPTA's FAQ page.
If a member decides NOT to activate their card, is s/he still considered a member of PTA?
Yes!
Membership card activation is not a required step to be considered an active member. Once a member pays dues, s/he should be given a membership card and the local unit should communicate that they are a member of PTA during the 2012-2013 membership year.
When members activate their cards, it gives National PTA a way to collect membership contact information; it gives the members coupons with discounts on school supplies and a rental car as a benefit, and gives the member exposure to our online resources that will enhance the value of their membership. As an added benefit to all levels of PTA, this membership data can be used to communicate to the member throughout the year, using messaging
that reinforces the value of membership
This is critical for unit leaders to know: you are still required to enter each member into the state database, and to remit the fees to Council by the 25th day of October, January, and May.
Membership card activation is not a required step to be considered an active member. Once a member pays dues, s/he should be given a membership card and the local unit should communicate that they are a member of PTA during the 2012-2013 membership year.
When members activate their cards, it gives National PTA a way to collect membership contact information; it gives the members coupons with discounts on school supplies and a rental car as a benefit, and gives the member exposure to our online resources that will enhance the value of their membership. As an added benefit to all levels of PTA, this membership data can be used to communicate to the member throughout the year, using messaging
that reinforces the value of membership
This is critical for unit leaders to know: you are still required to enter each member into the state database, and to remit the fees to Council by the 25th day of October, January, and May.
Where is Activated member Data stored, and who has access to it?
According to National PTA, the data collected in the online activation form will be stored in a secure, centralized database that is maintained by National PTA. Once the card activation data is collected, National PTA will be able to run reports that indicate the number of cards activated, who activated their card, what state and local units have members who activated, and export the data in a variety of formats.
National PTA has a robust Privacy Policy that indicates PTA does not sell or rent member information to telemarketers, mailing list brokers, or other companies. This information will be communicated during the individual member card activation process. More information about National PTA’s Privacy Policy is available at http://pta.org/pta_privacy_policy.asp.
If you have any questions about the new membership card and activation process, please contact check out National PTA website at www.pta.org, or contact National PTA at [email protected].
Does this mean I don't have to enter in all my school's members anymore? (membership chairs and local leaders)
NO! NO! NO!!!
Please proceed as usual with your membership tasks!! As always, each member must sign up, pay the membership fees required by your unit, and receive their individual membership card. You must enter them into the WSPTA database just like always, send your remittance forms along with a check to Council no later than the 25th day of October, January, and May.
If you need help, guidance, or even a personal "class" about how to do this, please let us know! Auburn Council is here to help!
Please proceed as usual with your membership tasks!! As always, each member must sign up, pay the membership fees required by your unit, and receive their individual membership card. You must enter them into the WSPTA database just like always, send your remittance forms along with a check to Council no later than the 25th day of October, January, and May.
If you need help, guidance, or even a personal "class" about how to do this, please let us know! Auburn Council is here to help!
How can a member activate their card if they can't access a computer?
There are two ways to activate your card: either visit the National PTA website at PTA.org, or call the number on the card and do it over the phone.
