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501c financials - transfer of "beginning balances"
We have had a long standing PTO that did not incorporate or register as a 501c. We incorporated in marcha...
Asked by cmhayesduffey in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Appointments
I have several parents interested in becoming parent representatives. Our elections were held in May....
Asked by maresad in Elections & Transition

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Pto shirts
I am going to have Pto shirts made for us to wear at events and around the school so people know who...
Asked by Christinagail in Volunteers & Involvement

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Chairs on PTO board
An officer from last year is a chair for the upcoming year...I feel like she is trying to "force" a mom...
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Auction - Gala Event Ticket Prices
Our school hosts an annual live and silent auction event which includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing...
Asked by TBrooks in Fundraising

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Sales Tax passed on to parents?
We are a new PTO. We will soon be incorporated and apply for 501c3 status. I've been told the PTO needs...
Asked by ete2012 in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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Financial books wont get handed over- What to do
This is long so bare with me.... I am the incoming PTO president and our board from last ear won't turn...
Asked by taylorb17 in Finance & Budget

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fundraising funds
we are thinking of using reloadable debit cards for our teachers. Has anyone ever used these before?...
Asked by Anonymous in Teachers

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Conflict of Interest Policy in plain English
I've included the "Conflict of Interest Policy" suggested by PTO Today in our bylaws. It is really very...
Asked by ete2012 in Nonprofit Status & Organization

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VP Angrily Resigned but Is Still on the Board - How Best to Handle Future S...
Hi. I'm a new PTA president for the coming year and my VP recently resigned after chewing me out on the...
Asked by Anonymous in Officers & Board