How to Run for Secretary of the PTA

Serving your child's school through the PTA is will teach them that their school matters. Volunteering to use your organizational and management skills by serving as the PTA secretary is a worthy move. The PTA contributes to your child's life and your child's school. So, if you'd like to run for the secretary position, try these tips.

Instructions

1. Follow the charter. Most PTAs or family councils have an active constitution or charter in place to organize the group. In fact, it is often the secretary's job to keep it updated and available. Take a look at the document or ask current board members about the process of running for a seat on the board.

2. Involve yourself. Don't expect to be nominated or win a position without contributing and volunteering in other ways. Showing that you are dedicated to the group and the school wins you votes and displays your enthusiasm.

3. Get nominated. Or volunteer. However your PTA handles the pre-process, make your desire known. Highlight your organizational and management skills. If you have great record-keeping tricks, share them with others. Talk about some ways that you can keep the PTA on the right track through the secretarial position.

4. Make connections. If there is a gap in time between the nomination and election process, use that time to talk to other parents about your desire to serve. Let them know your motives for running for the position, and how dedicated you are and what type of experience you have.

Tips & Warnings

• Make a speech. If you are presented with the opportunity to speak at the election, be sure to do so. Simply outline your qualifications and motivations and ask for the vote.