Last year we had 4826 members in Northshore!
Help us reach our goal of 5100 members across Northshore in 2026-27 by joining PTA!
Help us reach our goal of 5100 members across Northshore in 2026-27 by joining PTA!
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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? Check out this great resource!
Membership Tools - Run Your PTA | National PTA |
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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 |
2026 - 2027 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: 5100 Members
Have a goal, share your progress, let people know where you need help.
Your Local Unit Membership Goal: _____________
Northshore Council PTSA Goal: 5100 Members
Membership Benefits and Givebacks Database
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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 organizations that support kids and give member discounts, including ticket discounts and partnerships with businesses such as 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. |
Givebacks
Givebacks is the membership database system and tool you use to enter in your officers and members. Givebacks Resources ALL PTAs/PTSAs must enter 25 members into Givebacks by October 31st to be in good standing. |
Membership Remittance Dues & Council Fees
At our January 2026 membership meeting, the Northshore Council PTSA membership voted to approve a new fee structure. Beginning July 1, 2026, Council will charge a $2.00 per member fee to each local PTA as well as an annual fee of $100 to each local PTA except for Sorenson PTA and the Northshore Special Education Community PTSA. This is a 50 cent per member increase over last year and it is the first increase to our fees in over 15 years.
Each local PTA's minimum cost per member will be $11.00 ($3.25 to National PTA, $5.75 to WA State PTA and $2.00 to Northshore Council PTSA). Some PTAs may decide to change their membership fees for next year in response to these changes. Questions or need help? contact our VPs of Support.
Secondary PTAs support: Christine Roehnelt ([email protected])
Elementary PTAs support: Manognya Murukutla & Cheryl Stanford (vpsupportel@northshorecouncilptsa.org).
Each local PTA's minimum cost per member will be $11.00 ($3.25 to National PTA, $5.75 to WA State PTA and $2.00 to Northshore Council PTSA). Some PTAs may decide to change their membership fees for next year in response to these changes. Questions or need help? contact our VPs of Support.
Secondary PTAs support: Christine Roehnelt ([email protected])
Elementary PTAs support: Manognya Murukutla & Cheryl Stanford (vpsupportel@northshorecouncilptsa.org).
National PTA's Membership Campaign
Need to get started or refresh your existing campaign? Do not re-create the wheel. Check out National PTA's guide for running your PTA Membership Campaign! There are webinars available and even a campaign toolkit you can sign up for. You will find great ideas, logos, marketing tools and membership success stories, tips for community engagement, sample forms, and certificates, and much more.
Here are some examples of some resources they provide:
Need to get started or refresh your existing campaign? Do not re-create the wheel. Check out National PTA's guide for running your PTA Membership Campaign! There are webinars available and even a campaign toolkit you can sign up for. You will find great ideas, logos, marketing tools and membership success stories, tips for community engagement, sample forms, and certificates, and much more.
Here are some examples of some resources they provide:
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!
Continue your Membership campaign year-round
to expand your PTA's voice as well as Washington State PTA's voice!
Updated 01/06/25
