Maryland PTA
2012-2013
Membership Awards

Maryland PTA provides the opportunity for all local units to receive membership awards. In order to be eligible to receive one of these awards, your unit must meet the Standards of Affiliation, by March 31, 2013. A unit is considered to have met the Standards of Affiliation in accordance with local unit bylaws, #Article IV, Section 1.

1. Adheres to the purpose and basic policies of the PTA;
2. Remits the National and State dues to the Maryland PTA office by the dates designated;
3. Has bylaws approved every three ( 3 ) years according to the procedures of  Maryland PTA;
4. Has a minimum of twenty-five (25) members;
5. Shall submit the names and contact information including phone number, address and email address of all elected officers to the Maryland PTA office within two (2) weeks of election;
6. Remits liability, bonding and directors and officers  insurance premiums by the date designated;
7. Have an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on file with Maryland PTA;
8. Maintains its status as a corporation, have as required by Maryland Non Profit law, at a minimum, a president, secretary and treasurer;
9. Files the appropriate tax forms, by the required date, with the IRS and submits a copy to Maryland PTA office within thirty (30) days of filing.
10. Each local PTA shall submit a copy of its annual financial review to Maryland PTA within one hundred twenty (120) days following the end of the locals fiscal year.
11. Files all appropriate state forms with the appropriate state authorities by the required date and submit a copy to the Maryland PTA office within 30 days of filing.
12. Sends at a minmum two (2) board members, one of which is the treasurer, to be trained by Council, Maryland PTA or National PTA within 180 days of taking office. Training must include financial training regarding the required Maryland and IRS tax forms..

All membership awards will be calculated from July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Growth will be determined based on membership reported by March 31, 2013 as computed by Maryland PTA. Membership Awards will be given out during the Annual Convention in July 2013. PTA’s will receive the highest earned award only. For example, a unit receiving an award for increasing membership by 75% will not receive awards for increasing membership by 25% and 50% too.

Certificates

A certificate will be given to local PTAs, who have met the Standards of Affiliation and have increased their membership over the previous year by 10 members.

A certificate will be given to local PTAs, who have met the Standards of Affiliation and have increased their membership over the previous year by 25%.

Plaques

President’s Honor Award

Maryland PTA will celebrate 98 years of service to Children in 2013.  A plaque will be given to local PTAs, who have met the Standards of Affiliation and have:

•  increased membership over the previous year by 98 members.

•  increased their membership over the previous year by 50%.

•  increased their membership over the previous year by 75%.

•  increased their membership over the previous year by 100%

•  the largest total membership increase over the previous year in the county/city.

•  the largest percentage membership increase over the previous year, in the county/city.

•  the largest total membership increase over the previous year in the state.

• the largest percentage membership increase over the previous year in the state.

A plaque will be given to the council PTA, who has met the Standards of Affiliation and has:

• the largest total membership increase over the previous year.

• the largest percentage membership increase over the previous year in the state.

Remember, people like to join organization that make a difference in the live of others, are educational and beneficial to the community, allow them to network with successful people, and provide opportunities to have fun. When promoting PTA, highlight that members will be able to mix with diverse individuals through local PTA activities. Emphasize once again that the number-one benefit of PTA membership is the ability to help children, which should be reason enough to join.

Have fun!!!