1. Knowledge Check Is the address a required field for member entry? Can you make up an address? What link can you use if you don’t know someone’s zip code?

16. Common Upload Errors

18. What Should George Do? George needs to change the phone number for Betty Rubble. What should he do? A: Change her number in his cell phone. B: Upload a new listing for Betty Rubble. C: Send an email to everyone with her new number. D: Click “Edit Member/Officer Information”

19. Correct! D: Click “Edit Member/Officer Information”

25. You should communicate with your PTA members to: A: Invite them to PTA activities and meetings. B: Encourage them to take on leadership roles. C: Keep your members involved so that next year, they’ll join again. D: All of the above.

26. Absolutely! D: All of the above! Retention is a key part of the membership process, and often the most hard. Use OMDR’s email function to stay in touch with all of your members. Getting your members involved, keeping them informed, and showing them the benefits of being a PTA member are all important aspects of your membership campaign!

43. OMDR is a great tool for your local unit to use! The first step is to update your local unit and school addresses, enter in your local unit officers’ information, and have your local unit officers complete the first visit. There are two ways to enter your members information: by a batch upload, or individually. You can edit your members’ information easily. OMDR Review

44. During back to school time, you can easily click “renew” for your members who are in the system. Emailing your members is safe, secure, and EASY! If your membership data is lost, or you need a complete list of your members, you can download the information into Excel. For more information on how to get started, talk with your state president or call us at National PTA!

48. Feel free to contact PTA anytime: 800-307-4782 info@pta.org