First - sorry it's taken me so long to reply to those of you who asked. Everyone who requested in 2003 - I sent them to you today and hope it helps. At the end of last year we moved 1300 miles, and it's taken me this long to catch up on life in general.
Good luck to all who take on this great task that is so rewarding!
I just came on the PTO board at our school. The only elected member is the Treasurer because aparently no one wanted the responisbility of President. We have had some major conflicts. My thought is that there are no Bylaws & maybe with Bylaws some of what has happened my have been avoided. I want something very simple as well. The examples were more than what I was looking for. We are all busy & the simplier the better. So if I could get those Bylaws emailed to me as well that would be great! Thank you so much! My email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Among a host of other benefits (like discounts on insurance, access to member's only section of this site, and more), NPN member groups get our comprehensive "expert guides". The first Guide covers all of the start-up issues like bylaws and nonprofit status in great detail. The second Guide -- "PTO Dollars and Sense" -- covers all aspects of managing PTO funds with a particular focus on treasurers and smart policies for protecting your funds. That second Guide will be out this month for NPN member groups.
YOU KNOW? I CAN REALLY USE A COPY OF THOSE BY-LAWS TOO. OUR PARENT GROUP IS TRYING OUR BEST TO OBTAIN NON-PROFIT STATUS, BUT IS UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND SOME OF THE LINGO. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.-THANKS
Me,too, me too!! I am desperate for a simple comprehensive copy of the by-laws(PTO). I absolutely LOVE this web site! I don't feel quite as helpless any more!! Thank you all for your support and feedback!(My e-mail address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)