Hi. I am a incoming co-president and I really need help. Our PTO has been run for the last 3 years by the same 3 people. When they turned over all of the PTO stuff to us there was basically nothing there. WE have no idea how much PTO raised last year and where the money was spent. They didn't give us any bank statements,cancelled checks or records of any kind. Not even the check register. So here's where I need the help. First off is that normal. It seems to me it wouldn't be, but hey what do I know?

Secondly does anyone know where I can get a draft of some by-laws? We don't really have any and my co-pres and I want to put some together.

We also want to get the parents more involved. Our meetings usually have a total of 6 people there and we really want to get everyone involved. We want to put together a volunteer form that we can send home the first week of school. Does anyone have a form that I can get some ideas from.

I read on one of the posts that someone has a list of vendors that they used to get things donated for a silent auction. We are bringing back our Fall Faire and we hope to have a silent auction and raffle. Can anyone send me a copy of that list.

Right now I'm feeling totally overwhelmed, but I'm also excited and ready to get to work. I appreciate any help you all can give me.

Thanks,
Jeniene