Hi 3boys -
We've all been new to this PTO stuff at some time. I'm not expert on TN-specific regulations, but let me give you my best guesses from experience: 1. You definitely don't "have to" have a membership drive. As a PTO, that's up to your group; 2 If you do, that is typically not considered a fundraiser. (You'd want to check likely with your secreatry of state's office on that.) Most of the fundraising limitiations/sales tax exemptions have to do with fundraisers where you are selling products.
Good luck!
Tim
- Rockne
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