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+# CartMyList PTA Marketing Blitz — Strategic Plan
+
+**Date:** August 3, 2026
+**Product:** CartMyList (cartmylist.com)
+**Target:** Chatham County, GA — 55 SCCPSS schools, ~36,000+ students
+**Objective:** Get CartMyList in front of PTA leaders with maximum reach, minimum effort
+
+---
+
+## 1. PTA Contact Research — What We Found
+
+### 1.1 SCCPSS School Count: ~55 Schools (8 Board Districts)
+
+| District | Board Member | Email | Schools |
+|----------|-------------|-------|---------|
+| 1 | Denise Grabowski | denise.grabowski@sccpss.com | 8 schools (Ellis K-8, Heard, Hesse K-8, Isle of Hope K-8, J.G. Smith, Savannah Arts, STEM Bartlett, White Bluff) |
+| 2 | Vacant | — | 8 schools (A.B. Williams, Formey ELC, Hubert, J.G. Low, Jenkins HS, Myers, Savannah Classical, Susie King Taylor) |
+| 3 | Cornelia Hall | cornelia.hall@sccpss.com | 6 schools (Gadsden, Garrison K-8, Johnson HS, Oglethorpe, Savannah High, Savannah Early College) |
+| 4 | Shawn Kachmar | shawn.kachmar@sccpss.com | 5 schools (Coastal, Islands HS, Marshpoint, May Howard, Tybee Maritime) |
+| 5 | Paul Smith | paul.smith1@sccpss.com | 7 schools (Beach HS, Coastal Empire Montessori, DeRenne, Haven, Hodge, Largo-Tibet, Pulaski) |
+| 6 | David Bringman | david.bringman@sccpss.com | 5 schools (Georgetown K-8, Southwest ES, Southwest MS, Windsor Forest ES, Windsor Forest HS) |
+| 7 | Stephanie Campbell | stephanie.campbell@sccpss.com | 6 schools (Bloomingdale, Pooler, New Hampstead K-8, New Hampstead HS, West Chatham ES, West Chatham MS) |
+| 8 | Tonia Howard-Hall | tonia.howard-hall@sccpss.com | 9 schools (Brock, Butler, Garden City, Godley Station K-8, Gould, Groves HS, Mercer, Rice Creek K-8, Woodville-Tompkins) |
+
+### 1.2 Confirmed PTA/PTO/PTSA Facebook Pages
+
+| School | Type | Facebook |
+|--------|------|----------|
+| **Savannah Chatham Council of PTAs** | Council | facebook.com/SavannahChathamPTA |
+| Jacob G. Smith Elementary | PTA | facebook.com/jgsmithpta |
+| May Howard Elementary | PTA | facebook.com/mayhowardpta |
+| Marshpoint Elementary | PTA | facebook.com/MarshpointPTA |
+| White Bluff Elementary | PTA | facebook.com/WhiteBluffPTA |
+| Windsor Forest Elementary | PTA | facebook.com/WFESWildcatsPTA |
+| Herschel V. Jenkins High | PTSA | facebook.com/p/Herschel-V-Jenkins-High-School-PTSA-100085848390072 |
+| Savannah Early College HS | PTSA | facebook.com/SECHSPTSA |
+| Myers Middle School | PTA | facebook.com/p/Myers-Middle-School-PTA-Gators-100075861945142 |
+| New Hampstead K-8 | PTO | nhk8.sccpss.com/community-engagement/nhk8-parent-teacher-organization |
+
+### 1.3 Key Distribution Channels
+
+| Channel | Reach | Cost | Barrier |
+|---------|-------|------|---------|
+| **Peachjar e-flyer** | ALL SCCPSS parents via email + school webpages | ~$25/school (or free for free events) | District approval required; free tier limited to 1 flyer/30 days, up to 25 schools |
+| **Georgia PTA District 6** | All PTA units in region | $0 | Need intro to district leadership |
+| **SCCPSS Communications Dept** | District-wide announcements | $0 | Must pass Kurt Hetager's approval (communications@sccpss.com) |
+| **Parents of SCCPSS Facebook Group** | 4,000+ local parents | $0 | Group admin approval for promotional posts |
+| **Individual PTA Facebook pages** | School-specific parents | $0 (DM) | Labor-intensive, 1:1 outreach |
+| **SCCPSS board members** | Each represents 5-9 schools | $0 | Politically sensitive — don't cold-email without warm intro |
+
+### 1.4 Contact Information Gaps
+
+- **Council president:** Unknown (Sandra Cason was president 2011-2013, likely rotated out). Georgia PTA District 6 Facebook page is the best route to get current leadership.
+- **Individual PTA emails:** None found publicly. Facebook DMs or school website "Contact PTA" forms are the only path.
+- **Georgia PTA local unit directory:** Not publicly searchable — must go through state/district leadership.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Marketing Blitz Strategy — "Least Effort, Maximum Reach"
+
+### The Core Insight
+
+CartMyList's **School Plan is FREE** and pays the PTA **$1 per cart** — this is the entire pitch. PTAs spend all year begging for volunteers and money. CartMyList is a zero-effort fundraiser: no bake sales, no wrapping paper, no door-to-door. One email to parents, one Facebook post, and the PTA earns passive income during back-to-school season.
+
+### 2.1 Strategy Pyramid (Highest ROI → Lowest)
+
+```
+                    ┌─────────────┐
+                    │ PEACHJAR    │ ← 35,000+ parents in one shot
+                    │ (District)  │
+                    ├─────────────┤
+                    │  COUNCIL    │ ← 1 meeting → all 50+ unit presidents
+                    │  MEETING    │
+                    ├─────────────┤
+                    │ FACEBOOK    │ ← 4,000+ engaged parents
+                    │  GROUPS     │
+                    ├─────────────┤
+                    │ ROGER MOSS  │ ← Board president endorsement
+                    │  (SCCPSS)   │
+                    ├─────────────┤
+                    │ 1:1 PTA     │ ← Direct DMs to known units
+                    │  OUTREACH   │
+                    └─────────────┘
+```
+
+### 2.2 Phase 0: Foundation (This Week)
+
+**Actions:**
+1. **Domain registration:** Register cartmylist.com immediately ($12/yr at Cloudflare). Set up Caddy routing and a simple landing page.
+2. **Landing page:** Single page at cartmylist.com — hero section ("Turn Any School Supply List Into a One-Click Amazon Cart"), upload demo (animated), "For PTAs" section highlighting the School Plan (free, $1/cart donation, branded portal), and a "Get Your School Started" form.
+3. **One-pager PDF:** A printable/sharable flyer for PTA presidents — problem, solution, how it works, the PTA deal (free + earn $1/cart), signup link.
+4. **Demo video:** 60-second screen recording of PDF upload → cart result. Host on landing page. This is the proof that silences skepticism.
+
+**Cost:** $12 domain + time.
+
+### 2.3 Phase 1: Peachjar — The Mass Distribution Play
+
+**What:** Upload CartMyList as a district-wide Peachjar e-flyer.
+
+**Why this is the #1 channel:**
+- Hits ALL SCCPSS parents via email (35,000+ households)
+- Embedded as image in email — no link to click, it's right there
+- Parents trust Peachjar (it's "from the school district")
+- $25/school × 55 schools = $1,375 for full district coverage, OR use the free tier (1 flyer/30 days, 25 schools max)
+
+**Execution:**
+1. Register at Peachjar.com as "Community Organization"
+2. Create a professional flyer: "Turn Your Child's Supply List Into a One-Click Amazon Cart — Free Service for SCCPSS Families"
+3. Submit to district for approval (Kurt Hetager's office)
+4. Select target schools (all elementary + K-8 schools first — those are supply-list-heavy)
+5. Time it for late July 2027 (peak BTS shopping window)
+
+**Estimated reach:** 25-55 schools × hundreds of parents each = 10,000-35,000 parents.
+
+**Cost:** $0 (free tier, first 25 schools) to $1,375 (full district, paid tier).
+
+### 2.4 Phase 2: Council Meeting — One Room, 50+ PTAs
+
+**What:** Get on the Savannah Chatham Council of PTAs meeting agenda.
+
+**Why this is the #2 channel:**
+- Council meetings gather PTA presidents from 50+ local units
+- One 10-minute presentation → every PTA president hears the pitch
+- Warm endorsement from council leadership cascades to every school
+- Presidents make the decision — if they say yes, it's done
+
+**Execution:**
+1. Find current council president via Georgia PTA District 6 Facebook page
+2. Send a concise email: "Free fundraiser for all 50+ SCCPSS PTAs — 10 minutes on your next council meeting agenda"
+3. Prepare 5-slide deck: problem (supply list hell), solution (CartMyList), PTA deal (free + $1/cart), demo, signup
+4. Attend meeting, present, answer questions, collect emails
+
+**Estimated reach:** 50+ PTA presidents × ~300 families each = 15,000 families.
+
+**Cost:** $0 (gas money for the meeting).
+
+### 2.5 Phase 3: Facebook Parent Groups — Direct to Parents
+
+**What:** Post in SCCPSS parent Facebook groups.
+
+**Known groups:**
+- Parents of SCCPSS (facebook.com/groups/623536371870003)
+- Individual school parent groups (every school has one)
+- Savannah Moms groups
+- Back-to-school Savannah groups
+
+**Execution:**
+1. Join "Parents of SCCPSS" group
+2. Post: "Parent here — I built a free tool that turns school supply lists into Amazon carts. Upload the PDF, get a one-click cart. No more Walmart trips. Thought other SCCPSS parents might want it. [link]"
+3. This is Germaine posting as a parent, not a business — way more trusted
+4. Promote PTA angle: "If your school's PTA signs up, the school earns $1/cart — free fundraiser"
+
+**Estimated reach:** 500-2,000 engaged parents per post cycle.
+
+**Cost:** $0.
+
+### 2.6 Phase 4: Board President Endorsement
+
+**What:** Get Roger Moss (SCCPSS Board President, roger.moss@sccpss.com) to endorse or at least not block it.
+
+**Why:** If the board president mentions CartMyList positively in a board meeting or newsletter, it's instant credibility. And Peachjar approval flows smoother with board awareness.
+
+**Execution:**
+1. Germaine (as a SCCPSS parent of kids at STEM Bartlett) emails Roger Moss: "I built a free tool for SCCPSS parents that turns supply lists into Amazon carts. It's free for families and free for schools — PTAs actually earn money. Would love 5 minutes to show you."
+2. Parent-to-board-president framing, not vendor-to-district
+
+**Cost:** $0.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Email Messaging — PTA Outreach Sequences
+
+### 3.1 Cold Email to PTA Presidents (Template)
+
+**Subject:** Free fundraiser for [School Name] PTA — zero effort, $1 per family
+
+---
+
+Hi [Name],
+
+I'm a SCCPSS parent (kids at STEM Bartlett). I built something that I think could help your PTA raise money with zero volunteer hours.
+
+**The problem:** Every summer, parents at [School Name] spend 2+ hours fighting Walmart crowds to buy school supplies from the teacher's list. It's miserable.
+
+**What I built:** CartMyList — upload the supply list PDF, get a one-click Amazon cart in 20 seconds. All 45 items, correctly matched, ready to buy.
+
+**The PTA deal (free):**
+- CartMyList is **completely free for schools and PTAs**
+- We donate **$1 per cart** back to your PTA — passive fundraiser
+- You get a **branded portal** ([schoolname].cartmylist.com) with all grade-level supply lists pre-loaded
+- You send **one email** to parents, post once on Facebook — that's it. No volunteers needed.
+
+If 100 families use it during back-to-school season, that's **$100 for your PTA** with zero bake sales, zero wrapping paper, zero effort.
+
+I'm rolling this out for the 2027 school year. Would you be open to a 10-minute call to see if this makes sense for [School Name]?
+
+Best,
+Germaine Brown
+SCCPSS Parent, STEM Bartlett
+cartmylist.com
+
+---
+
+### 3.2 Council Meeting Pitch Request (Template)
+
+**Subject:** 10 minutes at next council meeting — free fundraiser for all 50+ SCCPSS PTAs
+
+---
+
+Hi [Council President Name],
+
+My name is Germaine Brown — I'm a SCCPSS parent and the founder of CartMyList, a tool that turns school supply lists into one-click Amazon carts.
+
+I'd love 10 minutes at your next Savannah Chatham Council of PTAs meeting to share something that can put money in every PTA's pocket with zero volunteer hours.
+
+**The short version:**
+- CartMyList is **free for PTAs** — no cost, no catch
+- PTAs earn **$1 per cart** parents create through their school portal
+- One email to parents, one Facebook post — done. Passive income.
+- A 500-student elementary school could earn $200-500 during back-to-school season without a single bake sale
+
+I've got a quick demo and a one-pager. Happy to come to any meeting, any time.
+
+Is there space on the agenda?
+
+Best,
+Germaine Brown
+SCCPSS Parent, STEM Bartlett
+(912) [phone]
+cartmylist.com
+
+---
+
+### 3.3 Peachjar Flyer Text (Template)
+
+**Headline:** Turn Your Child's Supply List Into a One-Click Amazon Cart — Free for SCCPSS Families
+
+**Subhead:** Upload the PDF. Get a cart. Done in 20 seconds.
+
+**Body:**
+
+Stop fighting Walmart crowds. CartMyList reads your child's school supply list and builds a complete Amazon cart — all 45 items, correctly matched, ready to buy.
+
+**How it works:**
+1. Go to cartmylist.com
+2. Upload your child's supply list PDF
+3. Get an Amazon cart with everything pre-loaded
+4. One click buys it all — delivered to your door
+
+**Free for SCCPSS families.** No catch. No subscription.
+
+**PTA Fundraiser:** When your school's PTA signs up (free), they earn $1 per cart — passive income during back-to-school season.
+
+**Call to action:** cartmylist.com
+
+---
+
+## 4. Talking Points & Elevator Pitch
+
+### 4.1 30-Second Elevator Pitch
+
+"You know the back-to-school supply list nightmare — 45 items, specific brands, 2 hours at Walmart with screaming kids. I built CartMyList: upload the PDF, we build a one-click Amazon cart in 20 seconds. It's free for parents. And if the PTA signs up — also free — they earn a dollar per cart. Zero effort fundraiser."
+
+### 4.2 Parent-Facing Talking Points
+
+- "Your kid's teacher already picked the exact items. Why hunt for them?"
+- "The list has 45 items. We match 45 items. One click."
+- "No subscription, no upsell, no catch. Upload the PDF, get the cart."
+- "Amazon delivers. You keep your Saturday."
+- "It's free. The PTA actually earns money when you use it."
+
+### 4.3 PTA-Facing Talking Points
+
+- **"Free passive fundraiser."** No volunteers, no inventory, no shipping.
+- **"$1 per cart, straight to your PTA."** 100 families = $100. 500 = $500. During the 6-week BTS window.
+- **"Branded portal for your school."** [yourschool].cartmylist.com, all grade-level lists pre-loaded.
+- **"One email. One Facebook post."** That's the entire time commitment.
+- **"We handle everything."** PDF parsing, Amazon matching, cart building, email delivery. You don't touch it.
+- **"No risk."** It's free. If nobody uses it, you lose nothing. If they do, you earn.
+
+### 4.4 Board/District Talking Points
+
+- "This is a parent-built tool for SCCPSS parents."
+- "It reduces the back-to-school burden on families — especially working parents and single-parent households."
+- "It's free for families and free for schools. No cost to the district."
+- "PTAs earn passive income — this fills the fundraising gap without competing with existing programs."
+
+---
+
+## 5. Objection Handling
+
+| Objection | Response |
+|-----------|----------|
+| "We already have a school supply kit program." | "Those kits are $60-90 and don't match the teacher's exact list. CartMyList is free for parents and matches the specific brands the teacher asked for — Ticonderoga pencils, not generic." |
+| "Is this really free?" | "Yes. Parents pay nothing. PTAs pay nothing. We earn a small Amazon commission on the cart — that's our business model." |
+| "What if items are out of stock?" | "Our Family Plan finds the closest alternative. Even the free tier handles 95%+ of items." |
+| "We don't have time to manage this." | "You don't manage it. We do. You send one email and one Facebook post. We handle everything else." |
+| "Is this approved by the district?" | "It's a free community resource, same as any other parent tool. We're working through Peachjar for official distribution." |
+| "What if Amazon changes how carts work?" | "The cart URL format has been stable for years. If it changes, we adapt — this is our only product, so we'd fix it fast." |
+
+---
+
+## 6. Timeline — 2027 Back-to-School Blitz
+
+| Date | Action | Owner |
+|------|--------|-------|
+| **Aug 2026** | Soft launch — free tier live at cartmylist.com, collect parent emails | Germaine |
+| **Sep-Oct 2026** | Build Stripe payment, user accounts, cart preview page | Germaine |
+| **Jan 2027** | Identify council president, request council meeting slot | Germaine |
+| **Feb 2027** | Present at Savannah Chatham Council of PTAs meeting | Germaine |
+| **Mar 2027** | Follow up with interested PTAs, onboard 5-10 pilot schools | Germaine |
+| **Apr 2027** | Create Peachjar flyer, submit for district approval | Germaine |
+| **May 2027** | Facebook group posts, parent awareness campaign | Germaine |
+| **Jun 2027** | Onboard remaining PTAs, get supply lists from teachers | PTAs |
+| **Jul 2027** | Peachjar flyer goes live (peak BTS shopping), Facebook ad push | Germaine |
+| **Aug 2027** | Full BTS season — track carts, payout PTAs, collect testimonials | Germaine |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Metrics & Goals
+
+| Metric | Conservative | Target | Aggressive |
+|--------|-------------|--------|------------|
+| PTAs signed up | 5 | 15 | 30 |
+| Schools with pre-loaded lists | 3 | 10 | 25 |
+| Carts generated (Jul-Aug 2027) | 200 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
+| PTA donations paid ($1/cart) | $200 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
+| Parent email list (for 2028) | 100 | 500 | 2,000 |
+| Revenue (service + commission) | $1,560 | $7,800 | $23,400 |
+
+---
+
+## 8. What Needs to Happen First (Priority Order)
+
+1. **Register cartmylist.com** — $12, 10 minutes. Domain is the foundation.
+2. **Build simple landing page** — cartmylist.com with demo, PTA section, and email signup. 4-6 hours.
+3. **Identify council president** — DM Georgia District 6 PTA on Facebook, or ask J.G. Smith PTA (Germaine's kids' school) who runs the council.
+4. **Build the School Plan portal tech** — multi-school branded portals, PTA signup, tracking per-school cart counts. ~40 hours (biggest dev lift).
+5. **Create Peachjar flyer** — design, submit, get approved. 2-3 hours + $0-25/school.
+
+---
+
+## 9. Appendix: Every SCCPSS School by District
+
+### District 1 (Denise Grabowski)
+Ellis K-8, Heard Elementary, Hesse K-8, Isle of Hope K-8, J.G. Smith Elementary, Savannah Arts Academy HS, STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle School, White Bluff Elementary
+
+### District 2 (Vacant)
+A.B. Williams Elementary, ELC-Henderson E. Formey, Hubert Middle School, Juliette Gordon Low ES, Jenkins High School, Myers Middle School, Savannah Classical Academy, Susie King Taylor Community School
+
+### District 3 (Cornelia Hall)
+Gadsden Elementary, Garrison K-8, Johnson High School, Oglethorpe Charter School, Liberal Studies at Savannah High, Savannah Early College High School
+
+### District 4 (Shawn Kachmar)
+Coastal Middle School, Islands High School, Marshpoint Elementary, May Howard Elementary, Tybee Island Maritime Academy
+
+### District 5 (Paul Smith)
+Beach High School, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter, DeRenne Middle School, Haven Elementary, Hodge Elementary, Largo-Tibet Elementary, Pulaski Elementary
+
+### District 6 (David Bringman)
+Georgetown K-8, Southwest Elementary, Southwest Middle School, Windsor Forest Elementary, Windsor Forest High School
+
+### District 7 (Stephanie Campbell)
+Bloomingdale Elementary, Pooler Elementary, New Hampstead K-8, New Hampstead High School, West Chatham Elementary, West Chatham Middle School
+
+### District 8 (Tonia Howard-Hall)
+Brock Elementary, Butler Elementary, Garden City Elementary, Godley Station K-8, Gould Elementary, Groves High School, Mercer Middle School, Rice Creek K-8, Woodville-Tompkins High School
+
+---
+
+**Document prepared by:** Sho'Nuff Brown
+**Next step:** Register cartmylist.com, build landing page, identify council president