Volunteer Opportunities for the PTA

The following is a description of the PTA board and the responsibilities of its members.

• President: Oversees the activities of the PTA. Is an ex officio member on all committees, except the Nominating Committee. Represents the PTA at school and community functions. Along with the treasurer, is jointly responsible for the financial well-being of the Laurelhurst PTA.
• Vice-President Ways and Means: Handles fundraising activities of the PTA. May be called upon to temporarily assume the place of the president. Acts as an aide to the president.
• Vice President Membership: Manages the membership enrollment for the PTA. Also acts as a guide to those who are eager to learn and become involved with the PTA.
• Vice President Programs: Develops effective and informative programs for members of the PTA. Provides PTA programs at meetings. May coordinate special programs as needed.
• Secretary: Is responsible for keeping accurate records of the proceedings of the association. Is to be at all Laurelhurst PTA meetings.
• Treasurer: Along with the president, is jointly responsible for the financial well-being of the Laurelhurst PTA. Treasurer is the authorized custodian to have charge of the funds of the PTA organization.
• Volunteer Coordinator (Senior and Junior positions): Run the volunteer program at the school. Coordinates police background checks, matches need of the school with volunteer interests.

In addition to Board positions, there are also numerous committee positions that are available. Here's a list of all of the committees at Laurelhurst. Please let us know if you are interested in being a committee chair or in helping out on any of these committees.

• Auditor: Audits financial books.
• Block Homes: Finds people to be block homes. Turns in all the forms for it.
• Book Fair: Manages the preparation and actual Fall and Spring book fairs. Coordinates all volunteers for this event.
• Bank Day: Runs Tuesday morning bank day. Coordinates volunteers. Take money to bank. Has bank representative attend Carnival.
• Carnival: Oversees the entire Carnival, including running meetings in preparation for the event.
• Clothing Center: Coordinates volunteers to staff the clothing center (twice a year). Takes or makes sure that donations are dropped off at the clothing center.
• Directory: Types the school directory and oversees the printing of it.
• Fifth Grade Party: Oversees the planning and implementation of the annual 5th grade party at the end of the school year.
• Health and Safety: Works with teacher rep. for safety patrol and coordinates parent volunteers. Addresses safety concerns that may be brought before the PTA, such as the "Slow down for the Children" campaign.
• Hospitality: Coordinates the food and coffee for special events at the school.
• Project Second Wind: Coordinates the annual food drive in conjunction with the Oregon Food Bank.
• Legislation: Keeps membership informed on important legislation effecting our school.
• Reflections: Coordinates Laurelhurst student participation in the National PTA art program.
• Room Parents: Ensures that each teacher has a room parent. Assist room parents around Carnival activities.
• Rose Show: Oversees the annual Rose Show at Laurelhurst.
• Run for the Arts: Work with the teacher representative for this activity at the school. Coordinate volunteers for that day. Ensure that snacks are available for participants.
• School Pictures: Coordinate the scheduling of the school pictures and picture re-take days.
• Sock Hop: Oversee the sock hop. Hold appropriate planning meetings to ensure volunteers are available to handle decorations, food, entertainment, etc.
• Sweatshirt and T-Shirt: Coordinate the annual sale. Help with design, ordering, and distribution.

To comment or ask questions about Laurelhurst Elementary School or PTA, please send Email to Suzanne Jaynes.

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