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Emailing By-Laws to Members
Is it ok to share by-laws via email with all members? A copy is always on hand at all meetings.
Asked by mblions in Bylaws

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501(3)(C) Buying Gifts/Gift Cards
Is it legal - We host a Sober Grad Night each year. This is an all night party to keep our graduates...
Asked by Anonymous in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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School taking from the PTO for a profit.
Can the school ask the PTO to use it's non profit status to get donations for them to use for a profit?
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Non-parent/guardian members?
Currently our By Laws read "Any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a student...
Asked by Anonymous in Volunteers & Involvement

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Collection Sheets
What is the prefered way to attach boxtops to the collection sheet? Glue, tape, or staples?
Asked by KHHopson in Events, Programs, & Activities

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Insurance coverage for events staffed by non-volunteers
Our PTA wishes to sponsor an after-school STEM class/club, led by teachers. In order to get the teachers...
Asked by VVBrown in Finance & Budget

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No volunteers for executive board
Our current board is leaving (with children who are also leaving the school or "moving on") and we have...
Asked by lmontejo1966 in Officers & Board

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Is it necessary to hold elections?
Is it OK to send email to feeder schools to recruit new officers without holding an election? We are...
Asked by Anonymous in Elections & Transition

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Election——by the board and not the general membership
Our bylaws state that we have a nominating committee and that committee tells the general membership...
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Renaming PTO and Tax Status
We are considering changing our name. Do we need to modify our tax exemption and IRS documents to reflect...
Asked by opactreasurer in Nonprofit Status & Organization