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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.
Submit Dues
PTA is a member-based organization. Each PTA pays dues to LAPTA and National PTA totaling $4.50/person/year.
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.
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!
Annual Awards
LAPTA awards our PTAs for their dedication to membership with our Annual Awards. Qualification is done automatically in April.
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!
Membership Memes
Download and share these fun Membership memes on your social media!
Growing the Future, Rooted in Tradition
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.
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.
Membership Goals
Louisiana PTA has a 2025-26 goal of 10,250 members for its 103rd 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 10,388 members for 2024-25 year. Thanks to everyone who helped to spread the important message and mission of PTA. For your Local PTA Unit's 2025-26 membership goal, download the Local PTA Membership Goals PDF below or contact Peggy Mauer, LAPTA Membership Chair, at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org. Create your own Membership Thermometer with this Canva Template.
Submit Member Dues
PTAs submit $4.50 to LAPTA for each person who is a member. LAPTA forwards $3.25 to National PTA and retains $1.25 for LAPTA. Please submit new dues on a monthly basis. To submit dues, log into your npo.givebacks.com account associated with the PTA. Under the Memberships Menu, select Remit State Dues. Find further directions at LouisianaPTA.org/givebacks and LouisianaPTA.org/submit.
2025-26 Membership Cards
The 2025-26 Membership Card will be automatically emailed to each member when their membership info is entered into Givebacks or they purchase their membership with the Local Unit directly through Givebacks. Member 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.
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.
Prepare for the Membership Dues Increase
National PTA voted to increase its dues by $1.00 as of July 1, 2025. LAPTA collects $4.50/person with LAPTA getting $1.25 and National PTA getting $3.25. PTAs can choose to increase their dues to offset this added expense. This is done with a Bylaws amendment as the dues are set in the Bylaws. The process requires a vote before the General Membership with proper meeting notice. When amending the Bylaws, use the following timeline:
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Pick the date for the General Membership Meeting that will vote on the Bylaws amendment. Give 20 days' notice to the membership before the meeting.
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Present the Bylaws amendment at the General Membership Meeting with a quorum established. Include time for any questions and provide a good explanation for the dues increase. Read more details explaining the increase at The Value of PTA Membership and What National PTA Does to Grow Membership.
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Have someone make a motion to accept the Bylaws amendment which needs an affirmative two-thirds vote. Only members can vote.
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Email the Bylaws Approval Form with the exact wording of the amendment to Bylaws@LouisianaPTA.org. LAPTA will review the amendment and email the updated Bylaws back to the PTA.
Here is suggested verbiage. Next on the agenda is the proposed dues increase which requires amending the Bylaws. All PTA members are also LAPTA and National PTA members. We did pay $3.50/member last year as dictated through affiliation requirements. National PTA increased its dues by $1 as of July 1, 2025. The PTA will now pay $4.50/member with $1.25 going to LAPTA and $3.25 going to National PTA. This is the first dues increase in 12 years. The PTA is proposing [details of dues increase]. We will first open with a motion and then have discussion. Could someone make a motion to [details]? Can I have a second? Thank you, [person 1] made the motion to [details] and was seconded. Is there any discussion? We will alternate between pro and con positions allowing each person to speak once before someone speaks for a second time. .... Amendments to the Bylaws require an affirmative two-thirds vote. All those in favor say aye. Opposed say nay. The [ayes/nays] have it. Motion [passed/failed].
Increase Membership
Explore tangible ways to strengthen and grow your PTA's membership.
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Walnut Hill Elem/Middle School PTA created a commercial of their students asking people to join their PTA. It's a great idea!! Get your admin's approval and do one yourself. If you make a commercial, please share it with LAPTA by emailing President@LouisianaPTA.org.
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 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