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Shake Up Your PTA’s Annual Traditions

For parent groups like PTAs, PTOs, PFCs and Booster Clubs, tradition is as ingrained as the permanent marker on the chair in study hall. From weekly group meetings to annual fundraisers, these are things students, parents and teachers look forward to each year. But this year, more than ever, we can’t do what we’ve always…

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Beyond Sports: 10 Types of Booster Clubs

When you think of a high school Booster Club, you may think of the parents selling tickets or snacks at athletic events. But parents form many types of Booster Clubs beyond athletics. The main commonalities between all Booster Clubs include: They are typically formed by parents. They provide financial support for one or more student…

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Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often run by the parents of students involved in a particular group, a Booster Club operates with a mix of volunteer hours, membership dues and donations. Booster Clubs are most often known for supporting athletics. They could supplement funds…

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How to Engage Parent Volunteers in New Ways

These days, it’s not uncommon for kids to be enrolled in several different activities at the same time. For parents, that means filling the role of shuttle driver on top of #1 fan. Add to this the opportunities parents have to volunteer, and things can get a bit hectic. Whether you manage a kids team,…

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Ring in the New Year by Preparing for Change with Your School Group

Even though the new year doesn’t mark the start of a new school year, it’s still a time when people set new goals and make resolutions. It’s a great time for school groups and committees to do a bit of cleaning up and organizing to prepare for a great second half of the school year.…

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How to Maximize Booster Club Fundraising

Booster Clubs can be tremendously supportive of their activities, programs or sports. That said, there are a few ways that clubs can maximize their fundraising efforts. Boost Your Club Strong fundraising happens with a strong Booster Club. Make sure that you have an active awareness and recruiting campaign that encourages and promotes new members. Also,…

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Avoiding Booster Club Member Burnout

A Booster Club’s main job is to support school activities, but how do you keep your members motivated and enthusiastic? Oftentimes, members will stay in a club for years as their students pass through a school, so a strong Booster Club has to both retain experienced members as well as continue recruitment to encourage new…

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Back to School: Teacher Appreciation Ideas from Students

Going back to school is an exciting time for students and one of the ways to make the transition extra special is with one of these teacher appreciation ideas. Take a peek at these thoughtful gifts, heart-warming words to start your school year off in the right direction. The Balm Your new teacher will be…

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5 Ways Your Booster Club Can Kick Off the New School Year

Your Booster Club can drum up excitement for the new school year with these fun activities. Celebrate the end of summer, build school spirit and look forward to all of the excitement of the upcoming school year. Spirit Wear Sales Spirit Wear sales are a great way to raise money for your club while building…

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Keeping your Booster Club Strong through Officer Changeover

Keep your Booster Club running smooth despite Club Officer transition. Follow these handy guidelines and that annual election won’t even slow you down.