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Your Parent Teacher Group’s fall carnival is the biggest event and fundraiser of the season! With rides, food, and games, the whole community will be filled with excitement and buzz. You hope this event will allow the budget to breathe a little more for the coming year, but unfortunate events could happen that may putRead more

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

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

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. PTA/PTO Event Coordination Guide AIMRead more

Here at AIM Insurance, we’re about more than protecting your Parent Teacher Organization, we’re here to support good people who are doing good things. AIM began with the goal of insuring educational nonprofits all over America; it is our belief that if we can support these organizations, we can sponsor great change. Your Parent TeacherRead more

PTA/PTO Event Alcohol Liability Coverage Yes, a PTO or Booster Club is made for the kids, but that doesn’t mean the grown-ups can’t have fun too! And nothing says “grown-up” like an adult beverage. Alcoholic beverages can be a great way to relax and connect with other parents in a mature environment. However, there areRead more

Not too long ago, General Liability claims for injury were our most common claims. Now… embezzlement claims have taken the lead! While there may be numerous reasons for this shift, PTA, PTO and Booster Clubs need to make it a point to both prepare for and protect themselves from embezzlement.  Here are the top fiveRead more

When planning an event, people generally fall into two camps: the “playing it safe” camp or the “bigger is better” camp.  Playing is safe means just what it implies – no risk taking. And the bigger the better is all about living a little on the edge. Most people would rather go to the latterRead more