Primary purpose & Role of THE PTO BOARD

 Top reasons to take on the role? We are glad you asked!

• Further develop and hone your financial management expertise!
• Deeply contribute to your child’s educational experience at Farney!
• Establish networking opportunities
• Enjoy personal growth and leadership
• Perfect for introverts and extroverts, alike
• Work on own timeline, for the most part
• MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

The basics of the different positions are:

VP of Membership: In charge of yearly membership drive. Prepare and maintain an online membership roster. Coordinate and/or assist with communication between the Organization, school, and membership. (Effort: 1-2 hours per month; more hours during peak times of late July and August at the start of school and during membership drive)

VP of Volunteers: Act as a community liaison to build our volunteer base. Coordinate the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers at Farney. Recruit and Maintain list of room parent volunteers for each classroom.  Communicate to room parents regarding PTO activities, PTO events, and school activities. Coordinate, organize and oversee two school-wide parties per year. (Effort: 2 to 3 hours per month; more hours during peak times in December and May)

VP of Primary Fundraising: Investigate options for major fundraisers to present to the Board for approval, Coordinate and oversee all special committees needed for major fundraising.(Effort: ongoing, year-round commitment)

VP of Secondary Fundraising: Coordinate the selection, design, ordering, inventory and sales of school T-shirts and any related products. Oversee the Spirit Shop Committee Head. Arrange restaurant spirit nights and coordinate the PTO's annual Spring Family Fun Event. (Effort: Peak T-Shirt sales in August/September and monthly spirit shop. Spirit Nights - 1-2 hours each. Spring Family Fun Event will have a large committee involved and many volunteers.)

VP of Communications: Communicate information regarding PTO activities and achievements to the community by updating the PTO website, posting on social media and producing the PTO newsletter. (Effort: year-round, but minimal, 1-2 hours per month)

Treasurer: Maintain the PTO’s financial records, budget development, collect and disperse funds, and generate financial reports. (Effort: 4-5 hours per month, average)

Secretary/Parliamentarian: Record meeting minutes of all meetings of the Organization and the PTO Board and advise on points of parliamentary law, which may arise. (Effort: 3-4 hours per month, includes attending meeting and typing up minutes.)

Historian: Compile, design, produce, sell the annual Farney Yearbook, which is distributed at the end of the school year. (Effort: ongoing, year-round commitment)

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