Historian

FAQs

Why may historians collect volunteer hours for a PTA?
Volunteer hours may be collected and reported to emphasize and showcase the hours volunteer PTA members and leaders invest in PTA. They are also used in advocating on behalf of children and as information in grant writing.

What do I include as volunteer hours?
Include time spent by all of your members in activities related to the operation of your PTA. This includes volunteer time spent for meetings, preparation, travel, PTA events, workshops and convention. One easy way to remember is, if PTA asks you to do it, count it toward your PTA’s volunteer hours.

How do I collect volunteer hours?
Start to collect and tally all of your members’ hours from the beginning of the PTA year. Consider using a sign in or tally sheet at PTA events and meetings for everyone to use to report their volunteer hours each month.

History of Impact

California State PTA has made a profound difference in the lives of all children and families.

PTA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Showcase Your PTA History

• Take lots of photos at PTA events
• Set up a display board to highlight your PTA activities in school hall/office
• Share your PTA history at Back to School Night, staff luncheons and community events
• Present a ‘mock’ check to your school board to show the dollar value of volunteer hours at the end of school year
• Collaborate with the Founders Day Chairman to promote PTA history
• Create a President’s Memory Book to present at the end of term
• Send out press releases to local media covering PTA events
• Add “PTA History” to your website or social media postings
• Maintain historical records of any awarded scholarship/grant winners, HSA recipients, PTA presidents, etc. from your PTA that can be incorporated into future anniversary celebrations

Please be sure your Council and Units are estimating the volunteer hours through June 30, 2026.  Fill out the Council Annual Historian Google Report form.

Council Annual Historian Report form

Unit Historian Form

Fourth District PTA is gathering the rich history of Orange County PTAs, and we would love your help in preserving and celebrating these stories.

Without you and your incredible efforts, PTA simply wouldn’t exist, your dedication is the reason our schools and communities continue to thrive.

Help us showcase the great work that is being done by sharing your history, milestones, successes, memorable events, legacy programs, or treasured photos.

Your stories matter and highlight the powerful impact PTAs have made across our communities.

Please support this effort by sending your success stories to evp@fourthdistrictpta.org and historian@fourthdistrictpta.org so we can honor and uplift the work that has shaped Orange County PTA through the years.

Every hour, every event, every act of service makes a difference.

The 2025–2026 Historian Report showcases the extraordinary commitment of our Fourth District PTA volunteers who give their time, talents, and voices to support students and families.

This year’s Historian Report reflects and highlights:

• 18 Council districts wide
• 15 Councils reporting (83%)
• 398 Units districtwide
• 246 Units reporting (62%)
• 1,123,986 volunteer hours
• $46,926,415.50 in service value (based on CA’s $41.75/hr rate)
• 1.1 million volunteer hours
• $46.9 million in service value
• Successful programs in wellness, family engagement, multicultural celebrations, advocacy, and more
• Six councils achieving 100% reporting — our “Heavy Hitters”.

   

  Thank you to every PTA leader who continues to uplift our schools and communities. Together, we honor the spirit of Every Child, One Voice.