2021-22 Membership - Nordonia Hills Preschool Parents (NHPP)

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR NHPP MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL DUES
Annual dues are $25 per family. Save $5 with early registration!! Dues must be paid prior to participating in any NHPP activity or field trip.

MEETING FORMAT
Meetings will be held once per month during Sept-May, all meeting details will be announced prior to the first meeting. Meetings are geared toward adults, however children are always welcome. (Meeting details, including, location, time and format subject to change).

Typical Meeting Schedule:

7:00 – 7:10 PM: Sign in and socialize with other members

7:10 – 7:40 PM: Meeting and guest speakers

7:40 – 8:00 PM: Meeting is adjourned. Social event after the meeting at a local restaurant.

COMMITTEE GUIDELINES

All members must volunteer to be on at least one committee.
Sign up for a committee via Sign Up Genius (link will be provided via registration confirmation email).
Announcements will be made at monthly meetings regarding committees that are looking for members. Members may refer to the list of committees on Sign Up Genius at any time.

COMMUNICATIONS

NHPP maintains a Facebook page and a group management page at constantcontact.com to maintain an event calendar, to communicate, rsvp and process payment when required for activities and events.
Mass e-mails to the entire organization will be distributed only as needed between meetings. Any communication requested for inclusion in an email should be sent to the President and VP of Communications (PresidentNHPP@gmail.com and VPCommunicationsNHPP@gmail.com) at least 3 days prior to the necessary distribution date.

CONSIGNMENT SALE GUIDELINES

Our annual fundraiser is the Everything Kids and Baby consignment sale.
Members may choose to sell their baby/children items (clothes, furniture, toys, etc.) at this annual sale. A small percentage of your sales will be collected for NHPP to help with operating costs and budget.
All members are required to participate in the consignment sale in some form, or pay a fee equal to the cost of an annual membership. Contact a board member or the head of Ways & Means with any questions.

FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES

Field trips are only for paid members, their spouses, children, and grandparents and caregivers.
Sign ups for field trips will be available through Constant Contact and/or at monthly meetings http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/calendar/monthview?eso=001So8tFfZxkIn6Gv7KgQ0N5g%3D%3D&llr=66aiyzwab
Registration and payment (if necessary) must be made in advance.
When attending field trips, please arrive a few minutes early to check in. If, at the last minute, you are unable to attend a field trip, please call/text or msg the field trip coordinator so we are not waiting for your arrival.
Each member accepts full responsibility for his or her children during the field trip.
There are no refunds given for cancellations on a scheduled trip.

PARTIES

Fall, Winter & Spring Parties are for paid members, their spouses, children, and grandparents only, unless specific exceptions are made. There are no refunds.

NHPP Committee Descriptions

In addition to working a 3 hour shift at the Spring Consignment sale, members of NHPP are required to serve on a committee. Serving on a committee is an important piece in keeping our organization running smoothly. It is also a great way to meet new members and have fun. Below is a list of committees along with a brief description of responsibilities.

Community Service- Committee members will help collect and sort donations obtained at monthly meetings. They may also be called upon to deliver donations to a local charitable organization.

Spring Party Committee- Committee members will help plan and organize our spring party. Members may help to coordinate crafts, entertainment, raffles, set up and clean up.

Fall Party Committee- Committee members will help plan and organize the fall party to be held on Saturday October 1st at Patterson’s. Duties may include set up, check in, clean up and putting together goody bags.

Field Trip Committee- Committee members are asked to call or email potential venues to coordinate dates and times for NHPP field trips and outings. They will attend the field trip to welcome members.

Winter Party Committee- Committee members will help plan and organize our winter party that will take place in November, December or January. Duties include helping with crafts, goody bags, entertainment, raffle, food, set up and clean up.

Membership Committee- Committee members will help plan the August membership kick-off picnic. Duties may include helping at the check in table, coordinating entertainment, set up and clean up.

Member Mingle Committee- Committee members will help plan the new member ice cream social to be held in September

Playgroups Committee- This committee helps to coordinate small playgroups for our membership. Committee members may be asked to lead a playgroup and assign dates and times to members.

Publicity Committee- Committee members will help distribute publicity flyers in the community for public events including the Membership picnic, Preschool Information Night and Consignment Sale.

Social Committee- This committee plans after meeting gatherings and other parent’s only social events. Committee members are asked to call potential venues and coordinate dates and times for events.

Sunshine Committee- This committee makes meals for members that have experienced a family hardship or have welcomed a new baby. Committee members are asked to make and deliver a home cooked meal.

Ways and Means Committee- This committee helps to coordinate our Spring Consignment Sale. Committee members may help post signs, deliver flyers, set up and clean up the day of the event.