WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
2024-2025 Membership Goal: 4300 Total Members
2024-2025 Membership Goal: 4300 Total Members
Council Membership Drive Flyer - Access To Online Sign-Ups for all Local PTAs!
Most of the 27 local PTAs in our district have online membership sign-up! Please join our local PTAs! Your support is appreciated!
Current WSPTA Membership Database: Givebacks. Get training and information here!
Most of the 27 local PTAs in our district have online membership sign-up! Please join our local PTAs! Your support is appreciated!
Current WSPTA Membership Database: Givebacks. Get training and information here!
March 2025 Update
The Numbers
We are 3444 members strong and 80% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. We got 92 new members added to our ranks since the beginning of the year. A whopping 32 of those members are from Tambark Creek PTSA. Way to go Tambark!
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight one of them – the Seattle Symphony. Members of local PTAs are entitled to 15% off all tickets when they use the code SYMPHONY25
Click here to see the schedule and buy tickets. Exceptions do apply.
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does supporting STEM education for students. To learn more click here.
Join a local PTA today, don’t wait! Find their website by clicking here.
Membership Award
Applications for the 100% Staff Membership Award are due March 14th at noon Click here to get the application.
We are 3444 members strong and 80% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. We got 92 new members added to our ranks since the beginning of the year. A whopping 32 of those members are from Tambark Creek PTSA. Way to go Tambark!
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight one of them – the Seattle Symphony. Members of local PTAs are entitled to 15% off all tickets when they use the code SYMPHONY25
Click here to see the schedule and buy tickets. Exceptions do apply.
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does supporting STEM education for students. To learn more click here.
Join a local PTA today, don’t wait! Find their website by clicking here.
Membership Award
Applications for the 100% Staff Membership Award are due March 14th at noon Click here to get the application.
February 2025 Update
The Numbers
As of January 22, 2025, we are 3352 members strong and 78% of the way to our goal of 4300 members.
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight car rentals - up to 25% off of car rentals from Avis Car Rentals and Budget Rent-a-Car. Click here to learn more!
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does advocating for students. To learn more click here.
Founder’s Day Challenge
WSPTA is hosting a Membership drive in February with goal of enrolling 1897 new members in honor of the year our state PTA was founded. Just by acquiring five new members, your PTA will automatically be enrolled to win. Good luck to all our schools!
To join a local PTA, find their website by clicking here.
Membership Achievement Awards
Membership Achievement Awards provide a significant opportunity for recognition that a local PTA can earn. To be eligible, a local PTA must be in good standing and submit a completed application by March 13
As of January 22, 2025, we are 3352 members strong and 78% of the way to our goal of 4300 members.
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight car rentals - up to 25% off of car rentals from Avis Car Rentals and Budget Rent-a-Car. Click here to learn more!
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does advocating for students. To learn more click here.
Founder’s Day Challenge
WSPTA is hosting a Membership drive in February with goal of enrolling 1897 new members in honor of the year our state PTA was founded. Just by acquiring five new members, your PTA will automatically be enrolled to win. Good luck to all our schools!
To join a local PTA, find their website by clicking here.
Membership Achievement Awards
Membership Achievement Awards provide a significant opportunity for recognition that a local PTA can earn. To be eligible, a local PTA must be in good standing and submit a completed application by March 13
- The 100% Gold Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many school staff members as there are full-time certificated employees at the school.
- The 100% Platinum Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll all their full-time school staff members.
- The 100% PTA Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many members as there are full-time enrolled students at the school associated with that PTA.
- The Student Membership Award is presented to local PTAs in which 20% of their total membership are students.
January 2025 Update
The Numbers
We are 3352 members strong and 78% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. We got 63 new members added to our ranks in the busy month of December, 18 of which was from Eisenhower Middle School. Congrats to them, and the 17 other schools that welcomed new members last month.
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight one of them - Great Wolf Lodge. Members of local PTAs are entitled to 30% off at this fun destination for kids and families. Click here to learn more. Exceptions do apply.
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does advocating for students. To learn more click here.
Founder’s Day Challenge
WSPTA is hosting a Membership drive in February with goal of enrolling 1897 new members in honor of the year our state PTA was founded. Just by acquiring five new members, your PTA will automatically be enrolled to win. Good luck to all our schools!
To join a local PTA, find their website by clicking here.
We are 3352 members strong and 78% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. We got 63 new members added to our ranks in the busy month of December, 18 of which was from Eisenhower Middle School. Congrats to them, and the 17 other schools that welcomed new members last month.
The Benefits
Being a local PTA member has benefits, and this month we want to highlight one of them - Great Wolf Lodge. Members of local PTAs are entitled to 30% off at this fun destination for kids and families. Click here to learn more. Exceptions do apply.
Why Join
Being a part of your local PTA helps support the crucial work WSPTA does advocating for students. To learn more click here.
Founder’s Day Challenge
WSPTA is hosting a Membership drive in February with goal of enrolling 1897 new members in honor of the year our state PTA was founded. Just by acquiring five new members, your PTA will automatically be enrolled to win. Good luck to all our schools!
To join a local PTA, find their website by clicking here.
December 2024 Update
The Numbers
We are 3326 members strong and 77% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. Thank you for all your effort enrolling new members. Take a minute and text a friend a reminder to join PTA today.
Givebacks and Student Accounts
It has been brought to the attention of Washington State PTA that although Givebacks allows you to leave the email and phone number space blank for all student memberships, it also allows for these lines to be filled in. However, filling in these lines for any person under the age of 16 goes against Givebacks' policies.
If you have student members that were entered with phone or email contact information, contact Givebacks support [email protected] to have student's record updated to remove the contact information.
Going forward, if you are entering student members, please leave the contact information for each student blank.
We are 3326 members strong and 77% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. Thank you for all your effort enrolling new members. Take a minute and text a friend a reminder to join PTA today.
Givebacks and Student Accounts
It has been brought to the attention of Washington State PTA that although Givebacks allows you to leave the email and phone number space blank for all student memberships, it also allows for these lines to be filled in. However, filling in these lines for any person under the age of 16 goes against Givebacks' policies.
If you have student members that were entered with phone or email contact information, contact Givebacks support [email protected] to have student's record updated to remove the contact information.
Going forward, if you are entering student members, please leave the contact information for each student blank.
November 2024 Update
The Numbers
We are 3193 members strong and 74% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. Thank you for all your effort enrolling new members. Take a minute and text a friend a reminder to join PTA today.
Membership Drive
Our first annual Slice into Membership Drive was held in October. While all our PTAs won new members during the month, the following PTAs had the highest percentage increase in membership this year, as compared to the same time last year.
First Place – Lowell Elementary, with 72%
Second Place – Eisenhower Middle, with 60%
Third Place – Port Gardner/Sequoia, with 46%
We are so proud of our winners, and all our growing PTAs. Membership drives are a great way to raise awareness of your PTA and add members, so consider hosting one soon.
WSPTA and Council Dues
A friendly reminder to Treasurers and/or Presidents to remit WSPTA dues via GiveBacks on the first of each month. An invoice for Council membership dues went out earlier this month.
Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle
co-VPs of Membership
We are 3193 members strong and 74% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. Thank you for all your effort enrolling new members. Take a minute and text a friend a reminder to join PTA today.
Membership Drive
Our first annual Slice into Membership Drive was held in October. While all our PTAs won new members during the month, the following PTAs had the highest percentage increase in membership this year, as compared to the same time last year.
First Place – Lowell Elementary, with 72%
Second Place – Eisenhower Middle, with 60%
Third Place – Port Gardner/Sequoia, with 46%
We are so proud of our winners, and all our growing PTAs. Membership drives are a great way to raise awareness of your PTA and add members, so consider hosting one soon.
WSPTA and Council Dues
A friendly reminder to Treasurers and/or Presidents to remit WSPTA dues via GiveBacks on the first of each month. An invoice for Council membership dues went out earlier this month.
Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle
co-VPs of Membership
October 2024 Update
The Numbers
We are 2826 members strong and 65% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. All PTA's with the Everett PTSA Council have reached the 25 member minimum by October 31!
Verify Links
Please check these two links to ensure your Online Membership page is linking to the correct spot.
The first link is from the Everett PTSA Council website: verify your Facebook and website links as well. For council site updates email [email protected]
Everett PTAs - Everett PTSA Council 7.3 - Proudly serving the schools of the Everett School District
The second link is on WSPTA Join link. Please email [email protected] to update your website and membership link.
Find Your PTA (wastatepta.org)
Please contact [email protected] with any questions about membership! We are always here to support you in any way we can.
Membership Drive
Our district-wide First Annual Slice into Membership Drive will be held from October 1 – 31st. The PTA with the highest percentage increase in membership by October 31st, as compared to October 31, 2023, will win. First place will win a delicious pie for the PTA Board to enjoy, as well as a $50 gift certificate to Snohomish Pie Company to use as a prize for a future membership drive. Second and third place winners will also receive a pie to enjoy. We are counting on a little friendly competition to kick up those membership numbers, so how is your PTA doing so far? An email was sent individually to each PTA with details at the end of September. Our hope is that your PTA ends up with more members this year than it had last.
WSPTA Membership Contest
Have you seen Washington State PTA's October contest? Take a moment to submit your PTA's Theme, Goal and Online Join Link by October 31st
Does your PTA have a membership goal? (office.com)
Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle
co-VPs of Membership
We are 2826 members strong and 65% of the way to our goal of 4300 members. All PTA's with the Everett PTSA Council have reached the 25 member minimum by October 31!
Verify Links
Please check these two links to ensure your Online Membership page is linking to the correct spot.
The first link is from the Everett PTSA Council website: verify your Facebook and website links as well. For council site updates email [email protected]
Everett PTAs - Everett PTSA Council 7.3 - Proudly serving the schools of the Everett School District
The second link is on WSPTA Join link. Please email [email protected] to update your website and membership link.
Find Your PTA (wastatepta.org)
Please contact [email protected] with any questions about membership! We are always here to support you in any way we can.
Membership Drive
Our district-wide First Annual Slice into Membership Drive will be held from October 1 – 31st. The PTA with the highest percentage increase in membership by October 31st, as compared to October 31, 2023, will win. First place will win a delicious pie for the PTA Board to enjoy, as well as a $50 gift certificate to Snohomish Pie Company to use as a prize for a future membership drive. Second and third place winners will also receive a pie to enjoy. We are counting on a little friendly competition to kick up those membership numbers, so how is your PTA doing so far? An email was sent individually to each PTA with details at the end of September. Our hope is that your PTA ends up with more members this year than it had last.
WSPTA Membership Contest
Have you seen Washington State PTA's October contest? Take a moment to submit your PTA's Theme, Goal and Online Join Link by October 31st
Does your PTA have a membership goal? (office.com)
Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle
co-VPs of Membership
WHY JOIN PTA?
(Click here for National pdf flyer for families and here for schools)
The strength of your PTA lies in its membership—the parents, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, and community members who devote themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of children. Members are the lifeblood of PTA and provide the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to fulfill PTA’s Mission. When you become a member of your PTA/PTSA, you also become a member of Washington State (the largest volunteer association dedicated to the well being of ALL children in Washington State) and National PTA. Additionally, you become a part of the national effort to improve the education, health, and welfare of every child. PTA and PTSA membership numbers count in a significant way when our representatives are lobbying for funding for education in the legislature or congress.
Membership Contacts:
Council Co-VP of Membership: Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle - [email protected]
WSPTA Membership Director: Jenn Talingo- [email protected]
Membership Resouces & Links for Local PTAs:
WSPTA Membership Page
National PTA Member Benefits Providers
National PTA Membership Page
Member Local and Statewide Discounts
Sample membership renewal form (editable)
Sample membership survey (editable)
Membership Drive Theme Ideas
Be sure to remind your community of the great benefits available to PTA members!
Click link for details: https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-discounts/
(Click here for National pdf flyer for families and here for schools)
The strength of your PTA lies in its membership—the parents, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, and community members who devote themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of children. Members are the lifeblood of PTA and provide the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to fulfill PTA’s Mission. When you become a member of your PTA/PTSA, you also become a member of Washington State (the largest volunteer association dedicated to the well being of ALL children in Washington State) and National PTA. Additionally, you become a part of the national effort to improve the education, health, and welfare of every child. PTA and PTSA membership numbers count in a significant way when our representatives are lobbying for funding for education in the legislature or congress.
Membership Contacts:
Council Co-VP of Membership: Margaret McAdams & Jaime Dubrulle - [email protected]
WSPTA Membership Director: Jenn Talingo- [email protected]
Membership Resouces & Links for Local PTAs:
WSPTA Membership Page
National PTA Member Benefits Providers
National PTA Membership Page
Member Local and Statewide Discounts
Sample membership renewal form (editable)
Sample membership survey (editable)
Membership Drive Theme Ideas
Be sure to remind your community of the great benefits available to PTA members!
Click link for details: https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-discounts/
PAST MEMBERSHIP TOTALS:
2023-2024: 3947
2022-2023: 4163
2021-2022: 3993
2020-2021: 3067
2023-2024: 3947
2022-2023: 4163
2021-2022: 3993
2020-2021: 3067
WSPTA MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND RESOURCES
Membership Slogan Reminds Us That We Can Change the World
Your PTA can change the world. It can turn a school building into a second home. It can expose children to the arts for the very first time. It can welcome marginalized populations, foster new ideas, and speak up for all children. But, just as you must power up a device before using it, you must supply the power to your PTA before it can move mountains.
First, you need members. Your PTA's voice is determined by its membership. The more people who join your PTA, the louder and stronger your PTA's collective voice becomes.
Now more than ever, PTA leaders are getting pulled in a million directions, and it can be hard to stay focused on what's important when there are so many events and ideas competing for your attention. That's why Washington State PTA is excited to present its new membership slogan, which serves as a reminder for us all that we can change the world.
But first, we need members.
Your PTA can change the world. It can turn a school building into a second home. It can expose children to the arts for the very first time. It can welcome marginalized populations, foster new ideas, and speak up for all children. But, just as you must power up a device before using it, you must supply the power to your PTA before it can move mountains.
First, you need members. Your PTA's voice is determined by its membership. The more people who join your PTA, the louder and stronger your PTA's collective voice becomes.
Now more than ever, PTA leaders are getting pulled in a million directions, and it can be hard to stay focused on what's important when there are so many events and ideas competing for your attention. That's why Washington State PTA is excited to present its new membership slogan, which serves as a reminder for us all that we can change the world.
But first, we need members.
WHERE DO YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEES GO?Click here for this helpful flyer that explains that Washington State PTA’s revenues come primarily from membership services fees (67%), convention (17%), and award sales (7%) with the balance made up of fees for Legislative Assembly and region conferences, fundraising affinity pro- grams, and interest on investments.
The information below explains how those revenues are used to serve WSPTA’s local units and councils, and through them our 150,000 members. WHERE DO YOUR DUES GO?Click here for a map that shows how your dues are distributed.
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