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Online Membership Data Reporting (OMDR)

National PTA has been working on many of the OMDR updates requested by users. Below are items that are new to OMDR:

1. Giving the user the ability to download the file upload errors to an Excel file for easier sorting (State & Local Unit levels).
2. Giving the user the ability to clear the log of all past error history (State & Local Unit levels).

We are also excited to let you know that a new feature to designate student members from adult members is currently being tested. Once this feature is launched, local units can go into the system and change their existing membership information to designate the student members. Those members designated as students will not be solicited. Once this feature is ready, we will let you know more about it!

The PTA privacy policy has also been updated. If you haven’t reviewed it, you can find it at http://www.pta.org/privacy_policy.html.

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What is OMDR?

A great way to track your membership is through National PTA's Online Membership Data Reporting (OMDR) system. This technology is designed to help local PTAs be more efficient and effective. OMDR provides ways to quickly and cost-effectively collect dues, communicate with members, track demographics and offer more member benefits.

Through OMDR you can print your membership cards. You have two options to print membership cards. You can print them with the PTA members' names or you can print them with all of the Information EXCEPT the PTA members' names.

Why Connect to PTA's Central Database?
Through a Web-based system, local unit leaders will be able to generate mailing labels and send broadcast e-mails to their members. This can help spread the word about school happenings, volunteer opportunities and coming events quickly, easily, and at no cost. All data for your local unit will be saved in a central location, password protected, and available via the Internet from your home, office, or school.

Among the many benefits for your local PTA, the database:

• Makes it easier for your PTA to maintain records and communicate with your members
• Saves you money - there's no need to buy your own database software
• Is offered free of charge
• Upgrades automatically, again no charge
• Prevents loss of information due to resignation, disaster, or poor record keeping
• Is password protected, so your information is secure
• Is Web-accessible from anywhere, at any time
• Is easy to use - simply upload your membership file to the website
• Provides two-way communication with your membership
• Offers another way to relay your PTA's news to members
• Gives members the option to receive news from Georgia PTA and National PTA
• Is serviced by National PTA customer service representatives, who can answer your technology questions

Learn to Use OMDR

There is now an OMDR Webinar in the National PTA archives!  Local unit officers can access the pre-recorded webinar at any time!  To register and receive the link for the presentation, please visit http://registration.intercall.com/go/nationalpta , click on "Event Archives" in the left hand column and then "view" to register for the archived webinar.  This is a great training tool for all local unit users.

• Accessing OMDR for the First Time
• Creating Excel Files for Upload
• OMDR Revised Uploading Template (Excel spreadsheet)
• Downloading Local Unit Membership Lists
• How to Print Membership Cards
• OMDR PowerPoint Presentation from LTC 2007

Need your OMDR Member ID number? Email Karen Ness, Georgia PTA OMDR Manager, gapta@bellsouth.net . Please list the name of your local unit, your name and PTA position in the body of the email.