Washington State PTA Seeks Input on National PTA’s Proposed Dues Increase

At this year’s National PTA Convention in late June, the National PTA Board of Directors is bringing forward a proposal to increase the National PTA portion of membership dues from $2.25 to $3.75. Delegates at the National PTA Convention (including delegates from your Washington State PTA) will debate and vote on this proposal, including any potential increase, the final amount of any increase, and the implementation timing of a potential increase.

Washington State PTA believes in our grassroots system at the member level so WSPTA is placing a high priority on gathering feedback from our local PTA and council leaders and members about this proposed increase. WSPTA leaders will share the feedback at a town hall meeting with National PTA leaders on March 14th at the National PTA Legislative Conference.

This brief survey was designed to simply and efficiently gather feedback from as many members as possible in a very short time frame. It should take no more than five minutes to complete.

AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL DUES INCREASE

Background: Since 2011, the National PTA portion of membership dues has been $2.25. As a result of inflation, it is estimated that the $2.25 dues amount is now worth about $2.00. Read a detailed breakdown of how National PTA intends to use the funds generated from its proposed dues increase.

How would you anticipate your PTA's membership recruitment efforts would be impacted:

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* 1. By a National PTA dues increase of $1.50 (from $2.25 per member to $3.75 per member)?

Little to no impact (no need to address the topic)

Small or short-term impact (likely minimized by time or addressing the topic)

Moderate impact (likely resulting in sustained membership decrease)

Major impact (potentially affecting our PTA’s ability to remain in good standing)

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* 2. By a National PTA dues increase of $1.00 (from $2.25 per member to $3.25 per member)?

a. Little to no impact (no need to address the topic)

b. Small or short-term impact (likely minimized by time or addressing the topic)

c. Moderate impact (likely resulting in sustained membership decrease)

d. Major impact (potentially affecting our PTA’s ability to remain in good standing)

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* 3. By a National PTA dues increase of $0.50 (from $2.25 per member to $2.75 per member)?

Little to no impact (no need to address the topic)

Small or short-term impact (likely minimized by time or addressing the topic)

Moderate impact (likely resulting in sustained membership decrease)

Major impact (potentially affecting our PTA’s ability to remain in good standing)

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* 4. Remembering that general funds cannot be used to pay for membership dues, what potential National PTA dues increase amount would likely require your PTA to change its current membership pricing structure (and, therefore, standing rules)?

$1.50 increase (from $2.25 per member to $3.75 per member)

$1.00 increase (from $2.25 per member to $3.25 per member)

$0.50 increase (from $2.25 per member to $2.75 per member)

None of the above (Our membership pricing structure is unlikely to require adjustment.)

TIMING OF POTENTIAL DUES INCREASE

Background: Currently, the National PTA Board of Directors’ motion calls for any proposed dues increase to take effect on July 1, 2019.

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* 5. How would a July 1, 2019 effective date for a dues increase impact your PTA’s operations? (Check all that apply.)

Our membership form and/or online enrollment options would need to be adjusted.

It would require our PTA to adjust its standing rules and/or budget.

We’re unsure how this increase would affect the 2019-2020 memberships we sell in advance.

It would have little to no effect on our PTA’s operations.

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* 6. Please rank the effective dates of a potential dues increase in order of preference for your local PTA. (1 = most preferred, 5 = least preferred)

Thank you for adding your input on this important topic. Please encourage your fellow PTA leaders and members to participate as well. The survey will close on at 12:00 pm March 13th.