PTA is "the best way" to be a parent organization involved in working for the benefit of children.  It is "the best way" to address the concerns of our children in our communities, and it is "the best way" to challenge the educational and societal environment of all children.

There are many reasons why parent organizations choose to become and remain PTA.  Most PTA's take advantage of the program and publication resources that are available.  There are experienced and knowledgeable leaders to offer training courses for procedure and policies and to assist in presenting programs.

Ninety-nine percent of the effort put forth for the benefit of children through PTA is done on a volunteer basis.  Over the 105 year history of the organization, whether the focus has been on kindergarten in schools, child labor laws, hot lunch and breakfast programs, polio vaccinations, juvenile justice reform, awarding student scholarships, school bus safety arms, Internet education or foster care reform, most of the work has been done by volunteers.

ILLINOIS PTA UNIT AND MEMBER RESOURCES, PUBLICATIONS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in having a PTA in your school or community, call the Illinois PTA to receive an information packet. 

Interested individuals and businesses have the opportunity to also become part of the PTA family.

The Illinois Cardinal PTSA

The Illinois Cardinal PTSA is a statewide honorary unit that allows individuals with an interest in the Illinois PTA to show support and to maintain contact with the Illinois PTA.

By joining the Cardinal PTSA, each member

• pays $20.00 dues per year
• supports the Lillian E. Glover Scholarship fund through Cardinal PTSA membership dues
• receives a subscription to the Illinois PTA Bulletin
• receives visitor privileges to the Illinois PTA convention upon payment of the convention registration fee

The Illinois PTA membership year ends on June 30 each year.

Honor unit members may become fully active members upon payment of dues to a local PTA or PTSA.

To download an Illinois Cardinal PTSA application click here. 

Illinois PTA Annual Partnership Program

An Illinois PTA Annual Partnership makes it possible for businesses, organizations, and individuals to contribute financially in support of the programs of the Illinois PTA.

Annual Partnerships offer three options:

• Contributor                  $  25.00 to $100.00 contribution
• Patron                           $101.00 to $500.00 contribution
• Benefactor                   $501.00 or more contribution

Partner Benefits:

Contributors receive a Certificate of Appreciation suitable for framing; a subscription to the Illinois PTA Bulletin; convention visitor privileges, upon payment of convention registration; and are listed as an Annual Partner in one issue of the Illinois PTA Bulletin.

Patrons receive a framed Certificate of Appreciation; a subscription to the Illinois PTA Bulletin; convention visitor privileges, upon payment of convention registration; and are listed as an Annual Partner in the Convention Program Book and in one issue of the Illinois PTA Bulletin.

Benefactors receive a framed Certificate of Appreciation; name is permanently engraved on a plaque prominently displayed at the Illinois PTA State office; an invitation to the Annual Convention Luncheon; a subscription to the Illinois PTA Bulletin; convention visitor privileges, upon payment of convention registration; and are listed as an Annual Partner in the Convention Program Book and in one issue of the Illinois PTA Bulletin.

To download an Illinois PTA Annual Partnership application click here.

If you have any questions about any of the Membership programs or Membership concerns within your local PTA, contact the Illinois PTA Membership Chairman, Mary Ann Daugherty                mdaugherty15@comcast.net