Membership in PTAVE is informal and there are no dues or fees. Members who contribute generously, modestly or not at all have equal standing. Since membership is drawn from around the globe, it is impractical for us to have meetings -- that is, physical meetings. We are more interested in a meeting of minds, and our Web site serves as a virtual meeting hall. The program is in constant session and everyone is welcome.

Who is a member, and what do members do?

The person who keeps a supply of Plain Talk About Spanking and KIDS' SAFE ZONE stickers ready to hand out when needed at the playground, at the school board meeting or the PTA, to neighbors, relatives, colleagues... who never fails to challenge a spanker... who doesn't hesitate to step forward to protect a child who needs protection... that person qualifies as a Life Member of our organization. If you are such a person, welcome aboard!

However, if you're the cautious type... if you're visiting this Web site to inform yourself, and to decide in your own good time what level of involvement, if any, is right for you, that's okay too. We hope you find your visit worthwhile.