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Grow Membership
Everything the Membership Chair needs to grow membership, such as campaign ideas, customizing logos, Toolkit, membership goals, and more. 
Monthly Challenges  
There are 5 Monthly Challenges for the Local PTAs that focus on growing membership. Qualifying PTAs enter a $100 drawing plus bonus prizes!
Submit Dues 
PTA is a member-based organization. Each PTA pays dues to LAPTA and National PTA totaling $3.50/person. This will increase to $4.50 on July 1, 2025.
Annual Awards
LAPTA awards our PTAs for their dedication to membership with our Annual Awards. Qualification is done automatically in April.
Join PTA! 
See the complete list of Local PTA Units in Louisiana. All members of a PTA are also members of Louisiana PTA and National PTA.
Start a PTA
PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the country! We'd love to have you join us in our mission to support all children! Dissolve a PTA here.
Member Perks
LAPTA is busy adding new perks for our members. To add a perk, email Membership@LouisianaPTA.org. See member perks from National PTA here.
Lagniappe PTSA 
Lagniappe PTSA is a statewide PTA that anyone can join! Members and their students can participate in PTA Programs, contests, grants, and awards!
Inclusion & DIO
PTA provides fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement to all people. Together, we are even better!

Introduction to Membership

PTA's foundation is its membership, and the Membership Chair plays a crucial role in recruiting new members. Without members, PTA's advocacy initiatives would not happen. Membership is open to anyone who shares National PTA's mission and values, and inclusivity is a core commitment of the organization. PTA has three levels in Louisiana: Local PTA Unit, Louisiana PTA, and National PTA. National PTA is the largest and oldest nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for children's well-being, with a mission to enhance the lives of all children.

The LAPTA Membership Chair is Peggy Mauer who can be reached at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org.

 

National PTA voted to increase its membership dues by $1.00. This increase goes into effect on July 1, 2025 when LAPTA will begin collecting $4.50/person. LAPTA keeps $1.25 and National PTA receives $3.25. PTAs can choose to increase their dues with the approval by their Geneal Membership. This is done with a Bylaws amendment. See instructions on that process here.

Growing the Future, Rooted in Tradition

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The 2025-26 theme for Louisiana PTA is “Growing the Future Rooted in Tradition.” Using unique Louisiana imagery, our theme invokes the PTA’s longstanding history of advocating for children and highlights the goal of nurturing future generations. PTA’s philanthropic work is an opportunity to give selflessly and to positively affect the lives of children. Become part of something meaningful and important where your contribution matters. This theme plus "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler with PTA" and "PTA: A Work of Heart" are available now on Canva for you to personalize with your PTA name if you like. Go to LouisianaPTA.org/resources in the "Templates" section for links.​

Membership Goals

Louisiana PTA has a 2024-25 goal of 11,000 members for its 102nd year. Membership is at the heart of PTA and plays a vital role in the success of Local PTAs, Louisiana PTA, and National PTA. LAPTA had 10,664 members for 2023-24 year. Thanks to everyone who helped to spread the important message and mission of PTA. ​For your Local PTA Unit's 2024-25 membership goal, download the Local PTA Membership Goals PDF below or contact Peggy Mauer, LAPTA Membership Chair, at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org.

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Submit Member Dues

1. Submit Member Dues
PTAs submit $3.50* to LAPTA for each person who is a member. LAPTA forwards $2.25 to National PTA and retains $1.25 for LAPTA. Please submit dues on a monthly basis.

New Process for Submitting 2025-26 Dues

First, there is a dues increase from National PTA. The new amount per member is $4.50 which is submitted to LAPTA. LAPTA forwards $3.25 to National PTA and retains $1.25 for LAPTA. Second, PTAs need to set up an account with Givebacks to submit dues to LAPTA.
  1. PTAs can choose to sell memberships to their families however they like. If they use Givebacks to collect dues directly, then the only thing the PTA will need to do is submit dues to LAPTA through their Givebacks account. If the PTA chooses to sell memberships on other platforms and/or through paper forms, then they will need to manually enter that information into Givebacks. 
  2. LAPTA has access to the membership rosters automatically on Givebacks; therefore, PTAs will no longer need to email their membership rosters to LAPTA.
  3. Membership cards are automatically emailed to all Local PTA Members on behalf of the Local PTA.
2. Download & Email Roster
**Update the roster for all new members for whom you are submitting dues. Email to office@LouisianaPTA.org. Download a free version of Microsoft Excel called Libre here.
3. Distribute Membership Cards
Thank your new members with a note and include their paper or digital membership card. Download the Zip Folder for the membership card templates and flyers.

* Dues increase to $4.50 on July 1, 2025.

** The membership rosters provided to Louisiana PTA and National PTA contain private information. PTA respects the members' rights to privacy.  LAPTA and Local PTAs may not release PTA membership lists to non-members or outside interests or use membership lists for personal gain or profit.

Create Your Givebacks Account!

LAPTA just partnered with Givebacks.com to streamline collection of membership dues and submittal of the Affiliation report. Contact Beth at president@louisianapta.org if you need help creating your account. Find more details at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks. The President and Treasurer of each PTA automatically have permission to submit dues to LAPTA.

 

Go through each of the menu items down the left side of the page to review the site. It will walk you through the steps to complete.

*MEMBERSHIPS Menu Item: This is how dues will be submitted to LAPTA for next year.

*COMPLIANCE Menu Item: This is where the 2025-26 Affiliation Report and Officer/Board Registration will be submitted.

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2025-26 Membership Cards

The 2025-26 Membership Card will be automatically emailed to each member when their membership info is entered into Givebacks. Let members know that perks can be found at PTA.org/memberoffers. If you communicate with your members electronically, you can also share this customizable Digital Membership Badge on Canva. Let them know they are a member of the Local PTA Unit, Louisiana PTA, and National PTA! Many people don't know this. 

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Membership Resources

To bolster your membership recruitment activities, Louisiana PTA has customizable templates at LouisianaPTA.org/resources. National PTA has developed a suite of materials, including a campaign toolkit that outlines how to effectively communicate the value of PTA membership. "Membership Resources" has a suite of materials including a comprehensive campaign toolkit, graphics, materials, a campaign implementation checklist, and videos. PTAs can genuinely represent their communities when they respect differences, acknowledge shared commonalities, and develop meaningful priorities. When PTAs represent their communities, they gain strength and effectiveness through increased volunteer and resource support.

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Increase Membership

​Explore tangible ways to strengthen and grow your PTA's membership. 

Honorary Membership Pins

Volunteers are the heart of PTAs. Honor those volunteers who go above and beyond for others and contribute to the mission of PTA. Think about those who invested their time devoted PTA or to the service of children, such as a PTA volunteer, outstanding teachers and paraprofessionals, a community member who volunteers regularly at the school, school staff member, school superintendent, principal, school board member, police officer, or other professionals who work in support of students. The volunteer does not have to be a member of PTA and is not required to be well-known beyond their own area of service. These are items that a PTA can expense and include in its budget. Funds support the LAPTA Grants Program. Allow three weeks for delivery, or schedule pick up in Mandeville or Shreveport at check-out. Awards do not include voting privilege or actual membership in PTA. There are two levels of recognition for a one-time donation of $15 or $50.​

LAPTA Member Scroll Award ($15)

Recognize that person who makes a difference for children in their PTA, school, or community. Receive the LAPTA Member Scroll pin and a personalized certificate for a one-time donation of $15.

​LAPTA Honorary Life Member Award ($50)

This is the highest level of recognition by LAPTA for those who make distinguished contributions. It has special significance as an enduring symbol of outstanding and faithful service. Includes the LAPTA Honorary Life Member pin and a personalized certificate for a one-time donation of $50.

Toolkit Sec 6. Membership

Index: 

95      Introduction

95      How to Reach Your Goal

96      Membership Chair Duties

97      Procedure Binder or Digital Files

97      Givebacks and Collecting Dues Online

97      Submit Membership Dues to LAPTA

98      Create Your Own PTA Value Message

99      LAPTA Monthly Membership Challenges

99      LAPTA Annual Membership Awards

100   Customize the PTA Logo

100   Sample Membership Ask Email

100   Sample Thank You Note

101   Sample Membership Sign-Up Flyer

102   Membership Calendar

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