Cindy A. Valentine

They couldn't organize , fund and run the events alone , said Cindy A. Valentine , PTO president.

The problem is typical.With parents working full-time , coaching soccer , ferrying children to dance lessons , and helping with homework , there is no time for PTO.

Some PTOs have died ; others are taking drastic steps to salvage their organizations.In Palmer , one group raffled a $1 , 000 pair of diamond earrings to attract members.

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Valentine , of the Stefanik School PTO , said the jobs like organizing events , shopping for functions , counting money and lugging equipment always falls on the three loyal parents.

A few will volunteer to help at fun events like the ice cream social , but when she has to count on someone to do the difficult , dull and dirty work , the only people who will pitch in are staffers.

I think it is apathy , she said.We are all very busy people , but we find the time..