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Parent Teacher Groups allow parents to be involved and present in their school community and their children’s lives. A good organization can influence their school and create important change. However, what if there is not a PTO or PTA to join? Taking matters into your own hands may seem like a daunting task, but itRead more

Fall carnival, fall festival, or harvest festival, whatever you call your autumn event they’re just around the corner; which means it’s time to start planning. If this is your first time volunteering with your PTA, PTO or Booster Club you’ll want to continue reading. Here are some simple steps that will ensure the planning goesRead more

It’s no secret that technology has changed and continues to change our world. Aside from group calendars or text groups, how can technology affect how you do your work as a PTO, PTA, or Booster Club? You may be surprised to find that digital payment is common than you think. Why do I need aRead more

The school year is fast approaching and your PTO or Booster Club may already be organizing calendars, setting up meetings, and ordering items for the Spirit Store. Shirts, hoodies, hats, and more; all in stock to be sold on the first day of school, game days, and other choice times. Unfortunately, your sales are limitedRead more

Your PTO or Booster Club may operate within the school’s provisions, but chances are they aren’t required to take on your liability. Unfortunately, the close relationship to your school creates a false sense of security; a common misconception is that school’s insurance protects Parent Teacher Organizations. This misunderstanding could leave your organization in a dangerousRead more

This year AIM Insurance is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating our 30th year of protecting the organizations that make a difference. In 1989, Founder and CEO Elgin B. Allen began a company seeking to fulfill community needs all across America. His mission? The same mission we work towards to this day: to supportRead more

Silent auctions are a great way to raise large amounts of money at once. However, they take a lot of planning and preparation. To help your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club, AIM has created the best online silent auction must-do to-do list. Where to Find the Best Silent Auction Items What would a silent auctionRead more

Most non-profit organizations have enough activity to create year-round liability but occasionally we find that some groups just have the need to cover a single event.  We understand that every dollar is important, so we offer Single Event Insurance to your PTA, PTO, or Booster Club as an affordable alternative. What does Single Event InsuranceRead more

Every year, hundreds of parents, teachers, and other PTA members will attend PTA conventions to learn how to become more effective leaders and members of their organization. You may ask, how could a PTA convention benefit me and my group? The answer varies from person to person and many attendees have a different takeaway. Nonetheless,Read more

Classes may be out for the summer months, but marching bands have just begun to prepare for the fall semester’s coming events. Whether your child plays the flute, clarinet, or tuba you know a marching band is no small operation. It takes funding, coordination, and a dedicated Booster Club to pull it all off.  CoordinateRead more