A bake sale is an example of what?
AnswerA fundraiser
Bake sales raise money for school activities.
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The basics
What are meeting minutes?
AnswerA written record of what was discussed and decided
Minutes document decisions.
Going deeper
How does a PTO usually differ from a PTA?
AnswerIt is not affiliated with the National PTA
PTOs are independent groups.
Which book of rules is widely used to run association meetings?
AnswerRobert's Rules of Order
Robert's Rules is the standard parliamentary guide.
What is a quorum?
AnswerThe minimum number of members needed to do business
Without a quorum, official votes can't be held.
Expert level
In which year was the National PTA founded?
Answer1897
It was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1897.
Which philanthropist co-founded the National PTA with Alice McLellan Birney?
AnswerPhoebe Apperson Hearst
Hearst and Birney founded it in 1897.
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