Have you considered offering babysitting services? Our PTA does that often when we have an event that is not kid-friendly (or perhaps is too long for their attention span). They work with local high-school service groups, so the service doesn't cost much/or is donated.
From a personal standpoint, that is a very positive option. When I have to take my children to a meeting, I am always more aware of their behavior than what is taking place in the meeting.
We have food and sometimes a drawing at the first meeting. We put together a volunteer basket....items with out school logo on them and give it away. (pens, pencils, planner, t-shirt, sticky notes) This year we have a parent that owns a spa and she donated 50$ worth of services that we put in the volunteer give away basket. We send out invitations to our first meeting and make it fun. The drawing info and food temptation was on the invite as well. Food, fun, free stuff...they loved it. It was very casual and everyone was comfortable.
We thought about having another fun drawing..."win a committee!" but thought better of it and just quit while we were ahead
I am looking for creative ideas on how we can make our general PTO meetings more enjoyable and fun. Our current attendance to these meetings are poor and I thought coming up with a different spin than the same old boring meeting, this would attract people's interest. Make it more social.
Please send me any ideas, especiall that worked well for your groups.
HELP!!
StCharles
