should i sign my name to papers going home with students?
i personally don't have a problem with it, but i'm wondering if perhaps i shouldn't for some reason? at one time a "bad" pres. always signed their name, when the new one took over they didn't sign their name. come to find out no one realized we had a new pres. i can't say that if effected anything, but i do know a lot of people were not willing to help with that "bad" pres. still there. so,...i guess i figure if i do put my name on things people will realize there's someone knew and maybe getting help will be easier.
any help for the new comer would be appreciated!!

I think it's good to let them know who you are, and how to reach you.

I am up for pres this year, and IF I am elected I plan to send a letter to the parents introducing the new board and welcoming them to join us. I think the parents need to know that the PTO has changed, and that we are working on projects for next year! Tech. speaking our pres this year does not step down until July 1! So it will have to be approved by her, but she is awesome, and I know she would see my view here! So talk to the pres and the principal about sending out something to the parents from the 07-08 PTO Board!

I think a letter of welcome is always appropriate to sign and I write a column at the beginning of our newsletters that I always end with "Have a Brilliant Day" and put my name afterwards. Most of the general stuff is not signed because it goes out in the form of fliers.

Thank You so much for you insight(s). I am going to sign my name to everything, I too think it would be best. I had thought about sending a letter of introduction too, and now I know I will, thanks for mentioning that.

Congratulations on being the new president of your team. You're sure to have an exciting year!

I agree that it's good to introduce yourself to the school along with your fellow board members so they know who's leading the team.

I was always careful to not sign my name to everything that goes out because it's such a huge team effort. I worried that my name on everything would make it look like a one man show, or at least a one man taking all the credit show.

When speaking for myself, I'd sign my name and title. When speaking on behalf of the entire team, I'd type the name of the group.

Like dlf says, many things go out with no signature simply because they're information fliers.