What Is A PTA? PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. The PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the United States. Today’s PTA is comprised of more than 4 million parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents and other caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. A local parent […] Continue Reading
Do You Need Event Insurance?
Special Events Galore February 2016 / Vol. 16, No. 2 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)2325-8586 Do You Need Event Insurance? You’ve spent an entire year planning your annual garden party fundraiser. The venue is decorated, the caterer is booked, the staff is in place and tickets have been sold. Then disaster strikes. Something as common as scattered thunderstorms can bring your party to a […] Continue Reading
How to Become a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
In this post, we’ll discuss both types of forms that can be used to file to become a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit.
10 Tips To Safely Sell or Serve Alcohol At Your Event
Alcohol at any event can be a huge nightmare if you don’t properly prepare. Check out the guidelines below for both indoor and outdoor events. 1. Plan. Plan. Plan. There is a lot that goes into the planning of an event that is serving or selling alcohol! It is important for you to consult the liquor license (see more about […] Continue Reading
Keep Kids Safe This Halloween
Halloween should be a treat, not a trick and it’s important to make sure you talk with your children about the dangers of this spooky holiday.
Online Tool Helps Parents Assist Children With Homework
If you’re a parent, you know assisting your children with their homework is not always the easiest task. Luckily, there are new online tools available to help with the Be A Learning Hero Initiative.
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
YouTube personality Coby Persin recently released a shocking video showing just how dangerous social media can become for children and how easy it is for sex offenders to connect with kids online using a fake profile. In the video, Persin creates a Facebook profile posing as a 15 year old boy and with parents’ consent, befriends 3 young girls, ages […] Continue Reading
Back To School Shopping Tips
As a new school year is set to begin, it’s time for back to school shopping! While back to school shopping can be easy for some (see the video below), here are some helpful tips for your back to school shopping trip. 1. Plan Ahead! As the list of back to school supplies continues to get longer, the best thing […] Continue Reading
Thinking About Having A Pool Party Or Swimming Event? Think Again.
This video of a lifeguard rescue in a wave pool shows just how easy it is for a drowning child to go unnoticed…
Helpful Websites For PTOs & Booster Clubs
Here you will find websites providing additional resources that are helpful to your PTO or Booster Club.