Hi there! Congratulations! I have also been elected to President for the 2010-2012 school years. I've never done this before either but I've asked for last years full budget (budgeted and actual), our by-laws, a copy of our 501(c)(3), templates (letterhead, donation receipts, etc), and a listing of events with the what works and what doesn't for each one.

Unfortunately, our PTO has not had folders for each committee in the past, actually they've not used committees. So I'm depending on the past PTO Officers and experience within the PTO.

I know that we will be changing the checking account signers during the summer. I'm aware some changes that will be necessary within our PTO so that I don't have to mirco-manage each event, I'll be there to help, but ultimately I'd like to have committee chairs that are comfortable taking responsibility for their fundraiser. I believe it will allow for great creativity and some wonderful outside of the box thinking. The principal has also asked for some basic changes as well, things I completely agree with.

I'm sure there will be some growing pains for us both, but we can also make this FUN! Good luck!

I have been accepted to the position of President for the upcoming school year. Therein is where the problem lies...The previous president has labeled me a "trouble maker/pot stirrer" because I confronted her on some issues that I needed cleared up. I have always been helpful and always helped whenever asked.

NOW~ here is where I need help!!! I don't even know where to begin! I only have 2 VP's and a Treasurer, and I don't know what I am supposed to be doing, or what type of information I need to be asking for.... I have only been the Secretary before. Any ideas will be helpful and GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Thanks!