2024-2025 Membership Challenges

*Membership must reach the California State PTA office by the deadline.

1. Tell Us Your Theme and Goal 

All PTA units that forward their membership theme for the 2024-2025 membership year, along with a membership goal that reflects an increase over their final membership total from 2023-2024, on or before the deadline, will receive a digital badge celebrating their success and be recognized through California State PTA social media platforms. 

Application is required. Due Date: 9/30/24 

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2. 100 days & 100+ members strong

all pta units that forward* a minimum of 100 members on or before the 100th day of the 2024-2025 a term will receive a digital badge, be recognized on california state pta social media platforms, and receive a ribbon at the annual convention. no application is required. due date: 10/9/24

3. Ready, Set, Remit 

All PTA units that forward* a minimum of 30 members on or before the deadline will receive a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

No application is required. Due Date: 10/30/24

4. 100% Teacher Membership

All PTA units that achieve 100% teacher members and forward* their membership on or before the deadline will receive a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

Application is required. Due Date: 11/30/24  

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5. Halfway There Award 

This award is given to PTA units that have forwarded* membership totals equal to or greater than their entire membership total for the 2023-2024 PTA term based on the December 2024 California State PTA Membership Report. PTA units will receive a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

No application is required. Due Date: 12/31/24

6. 10% Student Membership

This award is given to PTA units that have forwarded* student membership totals of at least 10% of total student enrollment (based on average daily attendance) on or before the deadline. PTA units will receive a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

Application is required. Due Date: 1/31/25 

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7. Founders’ Day Membership Challenge 

PTA Founders’ Day is February 17. In celebration of our organization’s founding members, we’re challenging you to spread awareness beyond your typical campus reach. Whether it be a neighbor, friend, or small local business – anyone can join PTA and support your unit! Share your success stories and your thinking strategy for seeking hidden members on or before the deadline. PTA units will earn a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

Application is required. Due Date: 2/28/25

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8. Membership March

PTA units that increase membership over their 2023-2024 membership total will earn one of the following awards: Bronze: 1-33% increase; Silver: 34-66% increase; and Gold: 67-100% increase. Each unit will receive a digital badge indicating their award level and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

No application is required. Due Date: 3/31/2025 

9. 5 for $500 

Any PTA unit earning 5 of the incentives above on or before the deadline will be entered in a drawing to receive a $500 cash award. They will also receive a digital badge and be recognized on California State PTA social media platforms. 

No application is required. Due Date: 4/15/25