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Happy Holidays from Alabama PTA!
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As we celebrate this joyous season, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents, educators, students, and community members who make our mission possible.
Deadline Jan. 1, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome new PTA units to our community!
By joining, they become part of a network of passionate parents, dedicated educators, and community members who all share a common goal—supporting and enriching the lives of our children through education and advocacy. As a PTA, you have the power to create meaningful change, advocate for important causes, and build a stronger connection between home, school, and community. Together, we’ll collaborate on programs, events, and initiatives that make a real difference in students' lives.We’re here to support you every step of the way! If you need guidance, resources, or simply want to share your ideas, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your commitment to creating brighter futures for our children. Let’s achieve great things together!
The State Deadline for Reflections is January 17, 2025. BE SURE to check with your Councils for their deadline and be sure to get your entries to them as soon as possible before their deadline!
If your PTA is not part of a Council and you are going to participate in Reflections please contact Donna Russell: alptareflections@gmail.com or 334-391-1334.
Is your PTA in compliance?
To ensure your PTA/PTSA remains in compliance, focus on these key practices:
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Adhere to PTA Purposes and Policies: Align all activities and decisions with the mission and principles of the PTA.
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Membership Maintenance: Maintain membership levels as outlined by Alabama PTA guidelines and ensure timely dues submission as specified in the bylaws.
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Up-to-Date Governance: Keep officer lists current and ensure bylaws are reviewed and updated regularly.
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Financial Accountability: Maintain accurate financial records, conduct regular audits, and file all required state and federal paperwork, including tax forms, to preserve your 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
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Transparency and Communication: Provide clear communication to members about financial and organizational activities to build trust and accountability.
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Council Participation: If your PTA belongs to an organized council, adhere to its guidelines by paying dues and participating in programs.
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Training and Education: Ensure board members stay informedthrough regular training on PTA guidelines.
PTA Values
Collaboration, Committment, Diversity, Respect, Accountability
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Since 2017, Alabama PTA has partnered with Givebacks, formerly MemberHub to be the primary membership and compliance management tool for local PTA’s across Alabama. In addition to membership and compliance management, Givebacks offers a variety of other features to help you run your PTA like e-commerce, newsletters, and fundraising. New officer? Get started with Givebacks here.
How to: Activate your account
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Go to app.memberhub.com/login and select the option to Create an Account
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Follow the steps to create your password and confirm the account.
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Once you have confirmed your account, you are all set to go back to the login page and login.
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