Membership Cards
“NEW” PTA Membership Card for 2012-2103
The “NEW” PTA Membership Card will:
- Be printed on upgraded paper stock which will allow handwriting and ease of printing with most basic home printers;
- Be produced as four (4) cards per 8.5 x 11 sheet;
- Include fields for member name, local PTA unit name, membership year, and local unit ID number;
- Include both the National PTA Logo and the State PTA Logo;
- Include multiple colors and graphics enhancing PTA’s visual image;
- Include a ‘carrier’ that messages the benefits of membership and explains the activation process;
- Remind members they are a member of their local unit, State PTA and National PTA;
- Contain a unique member ID number which must be used to activate the card.
The Card activation process will:
- Provide a way for National PTA to collect contact information from members which will be shared with State PTAs;
- Require minimal demographic information from members who choose to activate, other fields will be optional;
- Be accessible online or by phone.
The Card activation process will not:
- Collect dues dollars;
- Affect the normal State PTA card distribution process;
- Affect member benefits at the state and local level;
- Exclude members who do not have an email address.
