From the Membership Chair:

Helpful tips when using OMDR (Online Membership and Dues Reporting):

Names may appear twice on roster. Anyone with a designation other than member (officer) will appear twice. They should have the same ID number.

If you get an error message stating your city, state or zip code are not registered with the United States Postal Service, email national PTA at www.pta.org with the zip code and they can update their system and add your zip code to their data base. Once added you should be able to enter information.

When uploading from a excel spreadsheet, make sure to remove the headings.

When entering officer’s election date, this should be the membership year. Otherwise the membership cards will be incorrect.

OMDR does not have an entry for member description, such as father, teacher, grandparent, business or school staff. You must keep track of this in order to apply for awards with the spring membership report. This is a National PTA program and every State has different ways of honoring awards for membership.

If you enter a member with a future membership date, you must open in future members, not current members.

If you enter an email address for a member, National may email a welcome letter and other solicitations. If you wish to opt out of these emails, please notify them at info@pta.org. Otherwise OMDR is secure and private.

A paper copy of the report is to be turned in with your dues payment by November 1, January 15 and March 1. We do this so we can file it and have it available when needed.

Things you can do with OMDR. Ability to print your membership cards right off your computer printer. Email your members, users do not need separate e-mail programs to send e-mails through OMDR. Please note: This is not for attachments, but rather basic member information and reminders. This is a one-way communication. If you’re expecting responses, you should note an e-mail address to which they can respond. So the e-mail won’t be treated as “spam,” you can instruct your members to add the message they receive from you to their address book as a contact.

Any questions please call me, or email Stephanie Evans at 623-256-4120.

• Maintains a liability policy to protect local unit officers from liability of being sued over PTA events and functions.

• Maintains a bonding policy to protect local units from fraud and theft.

• Provides help that is readily available by telephone or visiting our State Office.

• Facilitates the flow of information between the local unit and the National PTA.

• having a voice in improving the health, education, and well-being of children.

• working toward a common goal with other parents, educators and community leaders around the state.

• having access to leadership training workshops, conferences and conventions.

• receiving information and new ideas through PTA publication.

• having representation before legislators in Arizona and Washington D.C.

• receiving support from Arizona PTA Board members that are specialists in their areas.

• having comprehensive liability protection for your officers and bonding insurance for your assets.

• having access to resources and effecting training for officers, parents, and children's issues