Northshore Council PTSA Goal is 8,600 members across our 31 PTAs! 
As of April 1, 2019 - we have 7,985 members!
Do you believe in kids? Then you should become a PTA/PTSA member! PTA membership is our voice and vote. It is not about volunteering or attending meetings. PTA is the oldest child advocacy organization in existence that gives all parents a voice in their children’s education. PTA continues to be relevant as it advocates for ALL children and provides opportunities to make a difference in the life of kids. Membership is the heart of PTA and we all make a difference, so consider becoming a member today.  Need ideas for your ongoing membership campaign or help redesigning your membership form?  We are happy to help!
Sherry Rudolph & Mary Khouzam
Northshore Council PTSA Membership co-Chairs 
membership@northshorecouncilptsa.org

2018-19 Membership Updates
Value of PTA Membership
Joining PTA/PTSA supports local, state and national efforts to improve the education of children and the lives of families. Membership provides the opportunity for individuals to raise their voices with others throughout the state and nation to protect children’s rights. Membership ensures that PTA’s voice is heard on issues affecting young people as well as providing opportunities for parent education, communication and leadership development. 
Read more on why you should join.
Why Parents Need PTA
 Why Schools Need PTA
The Value of PTA (WA PTA)
 Who Can Join?
Anybody! PTA/PTSA involvement is not limited to parents, teachers and students. Local business, places of worship, service organizations (Kiwanis, Rotary), and anyone in your community are good people to ask to join. . Building these relationships will assist overall community efforts to expand parent and community involvement.
So go ask today!
Good Articles on Connecting on Membership
Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit (National PTA)
Tips and Ideas for Connecting Members
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  Membership ToolKit - Click Here
Need to get started or refresh your existing campaign? Do not re-create the wheel.  Start with the Membership Toolkit.  You will find great ideas, logos, marketing tools and membership success stories, tips for community engagement, sample forms, and certificates, and much more.

2018 - 2019 Membership Goals

In order to be successful, it helps to know where you are and where want to go.  Membership is no different.  Have a goal, share your progress, let people know where you need help.  

 Your Local Unit Membership Goal: _____________
 Northshore Council PTSA Goal: 8,600 Members
    (our goal is 393 more members than last year's total membership - an increase of ~5%)
  Region 6 Membership Goal: 27,000 members
      (represents a 5% increase over last year)
  WA State PTA Membership Goal: 140,000

Membership Benefits and PT Avenue Database

Membership Benefits
Washington State PTA offers many discounts and benefits for PTA "card carrying" members.  Click on the WA State PTA Membership Benefit page to learn more about the value and benefit of PTA membership.  Our state PTA does an amazing job partnering with many organization that support kids and give member discounts.  From Great Wolf Lodge to season ticket discounts to partnerships with Barnes & Noble and FedEx. 

National PTA also has member discounts and benefits!  National PTA teams up with businesses committed to supporting PTA’s mission of serving all children by offering our members special discounts, fundraising opportunities and other unique deals.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW NATIONAL PTA BENEFITS.
PT Avenue
PT Avenue is the membership database entry system and the tool you use to enter in your officers.  It is easy to use.  Some great features include being able to upload your members via an excel spreadsheet, associating families together with their student and being able to easily resend someone their membership card.
PT Avenue Resources

Membership Remittance Dues

Each month your PTA/PTSA will receive a monthly membership dues invoice (assuming you have new members) via email (sent to the membership chair and treasure) from WA State PTA.  All membership fees (council/state/national = $9.50 per member) will be sent to WA State PTA.  Important:  if you feel that your local unit is not receiving the monthly invoices, please email support@wastatepta.org

Membership Service Fees ($9.50 per member)
$2.25 for National PTA
$5.75 for Washington State PTA
$1.50 for the Northshore PTSA Council

To view your local PTA’s current status, log on to the WSPTA membership database, click on “Membership Reports” and select “Registered Members by Invoice Number”. You can also contact Denise Hines at WSPTA to find out if your local PTA has an outstanding balance due.

Write Check To:  WA State PTA
Mail Check To: 
WA State PTA
1304 South Fawcett Avenue Suite 300
Tacoma, Washington 98402  
Your PTA's Membership campaign matters!
Continue your Membership campaign year-round
to expand your PTA's voice as well as Washington State PTA's voice!