Committee/Activity

Lead Person

Helpers still needed!

• Assist as required/desired with fundraising activities

• Establish overall "vision" and committees
• Select and coordinate with location/caterer
• Establish goals (financial & non-financial)
• Manage all committee work
• Review and consider feedback from previous auctions

• Publicize these fundraising opportunities
• Track monthly revenue
• Handle all submission/reimbursement processes

• Create drop-off location and collect receipts on a regular basis
• Compile/total receipts and submit to stores
• Track revenue

• Publicize event and fundraising goal
• Coordinate with teachers/clan coordinators
• Collect and distribute orders

(t-shirts, sweatshirts)

• Point of contact for all ordering (for school & printer)
• Collect and submit orders and payments
• Assure timely distribution of orders
• Keep accurate records of all orders/payments/profits
• Set-up/break-down sales tables at school events

• Work with teachers to organize schedule
• Publicize event; produce & collect all order forms
• Manage overall process - wreath making, delivery, money collection, etc.

• Secure location
• Produce invitations and announcements
• Plan event; line up volunteers
• Write follow-up article for newsletter

• Arrange for refreshments (including set up/clean up)
• Arrange for any special activities (I.e., family activity in conjunction with PTSA general meetings)

• Work with staff to organize and/or participate in enrollment tours in Jan/Feb
• Help prepare and represent Pathfinder at school fairs during January
• Assure school is physically presented well (work with staff to tidy and/or decorate front entrance, etc.)
• Look for opportunities for increased visibility of Pathfinder to the community

• Work with Staff to plan and make arrangements
• Plan and coordinate refreshments
• Write up a brief article after the event for the Compass

• Work with staff to arrange and advertise monthly activities

• Work with teachers to launch overall goals/approach
• Send home info (flyers, instructions, deadlines)
• Arrange for evening family Science Fair
• Write up a brief article after the Fair for the Compass

• Plan and execute events and activities for teacher & staff appreciation
• Line up volunteers and manage within budget

• Take digital photos of PTSA/school events
• Work with Communications leads to determine best way to share & publish

• Work with Val Golding, Editor to transition responsibilities for 2007-08 school year
• Design & publish twice-monthly newsletter

• Write PTSA column for newsletter
• Track all messages/announcements for timely communication
• Be central point of contact for all input; compile and share with PTSA Board

• Advertise meetings and PTSA-sponsored events in partnership with committee chairs
• Key liasion with Val Golding, Editor of The Compass
• Determine when "special bulletins" should be issued (and/or work with office staff)
• Assure timely inclusion of important articles, announcements, dates
• Manage email database

• Maintain PTSA bulletin board in main hallway; keep current & attractive

• Keep updated in a timely manner

• Be the central point of contact for Clan Coordinators
• Provide timely info and requests for input
• Plan recognition/acknowledgement at end of year

• Collect all permission/information slips from office
• Work with office staff to assure accuracy
• Produce and distribute directory by November (template provided)

• Identify childcare resources for PTSA events
• Arrange/coordinate for each event
• Manage overall process

• Work with staff to ensure school grounds and general areas are clean & tidy
• Beautify as necessary (gardens, etc.)

• Manage membership drive at beginning of year; collect all membership forms
• Develop and distribute "thank you" note
• Establish and maintain member list
• Evaluate need for additional "drives" throughout the year; handle as needed

• Maintain database of volunteers and interests
• Be the central coordinating point; assign tasks and put out calls for help needed
• Track and report number of volunteer hours for office

• Stay abreast of School District plans and processes as related to Consolidation/Closures and possible Pathfinder move
• Assure Pathfinder community is informed
• Work with Staff and School District to develop and implement a transition plan
• Reach out to other affected West Seattle school communities

• Act as communication link between PTSA and BT.
• Attend BT Council meetings
• Prepare and present BT report at PTSA meetings as necessary

• Be an active BLT member; attend meetings
• Work as liaison between staff and PTSA to facilitate communication and collaboration
• Report on staff activities to PTSA and vice-versa

• Liaison with Native task force, Native families, Culture Night, and cultural studies program to communicate needs/issues between PTSA and Native students/families
• Educate PTSA board & members on traditions/issues of importance to Native community

• Attend Seattle Council meetings; report back to PTSA
• Stay abreast of issues/concerns and bring to PTSA as appropriates to advocate for legislation of interest to the Pathfinder community
• Work with other PTSA to pass, influence, or stop legislation as needed
• Organize Pathfinder PTSA members as necessary

• Develop and execute strategies for greater student involvement in PTSA
• Work with staff to suggest and assist in use of PTSA student activity funds
• Arrange and advertise a schedule of assemblies throughout the year