Bonnie Cannon

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Bonnie Cannon
Fayetteville, Georgia
Nicholson Elementary School PTA, Marietta, Georgia

Personal Information

  • Bonnie has been married to Declan for 39 years.
  • Bonnie has four adult children.
  • Bonnie has six grandchildren.
  • Bonnie calls Georgia home, but career opportunities gave her the opportunity to volunteer with PTAs in Alabama, Virginia, Minnesota, and Missouri. After 30+ years as a broadcast meteorologist, anchor, and medical reporter, Bonnie now focuses her attention on paper crafting and, of course, her continued commitment to volunteering in her community and with PTA.
  • Bonnie has been an active PTA member since 1986.

Professional Information
  • Fayette County, Georgia Poll worker - 2025- present
  • Weekend Meteorologist/Medical Reporter - 2009 – 2010    FOX 21, Duluth, MN
  • Substitute Teacher - 2005 - 2007 Fairfax County Public Schools, Springfield, VA
  • Chief Meteorologist/Weekend Co-Anchor/Medical Reporter - 1998 – 2004, WIAT-TV 42, Birmingham, AL
  • Chief Meteorologist/ Graphic Support - 1996 – 1998, WKCF/WKMG, Orlando, FL
  • Weekend Meteorologist - 1991- 1996, WXIA-TV, Atlanta, GA
  • Supervisor/On Camera Meteorologist - 1986 – 1991, The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA


PTA Involvement 

Current Service Includes: 

  • National PTA Membership Committee 2025-present
  • Volunteer Atwood-Williams PTA, Oakland, Maine 2023-present
  • Member Birney-Butler PTA, Atlanta, Georgia2025-present
  • Member Nicholson ES PTA, Marietta, Georgia 2025-present
  • Member Pasco Advocate PTSA, Land ‘O Lakes, Florida


Previous Service Includes: 

  • Yearbook Editor Atwood-Williams PTA  2024-25
  • Business Membership Development Atwood Williams PTA 2024-25
  • Member of Maine State PTA
  • National Board of Directors 2016-2018 (Due to a medical crisis with my daughter I was unable to complete my term)
  • National Board of Directors 2014-2016
  • National Health and Safety Committee 2015-2017
  • National TCBI Trainer (Training Capacity, Building Initiative)
  • National Council of States, MN Rep
  • President Park Hill HS PTSA
  • Created Car Care 101 and Shifting the Paradigm (Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop) for the PTA
  • District Council PTA, Park Hill School District
  • Park Hill PTA Clothing Center
  • 1st VP Park Hill HS PTA
  • PTA Representative on a task force to review Financial Education curriculum for high school students
  • MO PTA workshop presenter
  • Created Fitness Is Elementary contest, partnered with Sports Authority
  • MN Teacher of the Year judge
  • MN PTA President, 2010-2013
  • MN Governor’s task force on re-evaluating testing in K-12
  • MN PTA President-elect, 2009-2010
  • MN PTA Outreach Commissioner
  • President- Duluth PTSA Council
  • President−Ordean East Middle School PTA
  • President−Rockridge/Lester Park Elementary School PTA
  • At-Large Rockridge/Lester Park Elementary School
  • At-Large Duluth PTSA Council
  • Volunteer Coordinator, Keene Mill ES PTA
  • Drama Club director, Keene Mill ES PTA
  • Environmental Committee Blackwell ES PTA
  • Chaired: Auctions, book fairs, BINGO, carnivals, conference meals, Senior Parent Reception


Community Involvement 

Current Service Includes: 

  • Citizens Alliance, grassroots advocacy group
  • EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Airventure, Oshkosh, WI
  • Federal Pavilion volunteer working with NOAA and the National Park Service 2017-present
  • Classroom reader Atwood ES School and Isidore Newman School


Previous Service Includes:

  • St. Luke's Hospice Volunteer, 2008-2014
  • Lakeside Lester Park Community Club Board, 2007-2014
  • Duluth Playhouse Fundraising
  • Relay for Life, captain 1999-2004
  • The Miracle League
  • KC Pet Project
  • Feed Northland Kids
  • Kennesaw Hospital, Family Rep volunteer in ICU and CCU units


Honors and Awards

  • 2018 National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2018 State President’s Club Outstanding Service Award
  • Missouri PTA Advanced Leaders Project Award
  • Missouri PTA Leaders Award
  • Missouri PTA Best Local Unit Newsletter
  • Missouri PTA Membership Increase Award
  • Smart From the Start Grant Recipient, Duluth MN Council of PTAs
  • 2012 NPTA Membership Increase Award
  • 2011 State President Award
  • National Weather Association Broadcaster's Seal of Approval (Inactive)
  • American Cancer Society Spirit Award, 2004
  • National Weather Association Broadcaster's Seal of Approval (Inactive)
  • American Cancer Society Spirit Award, 2004
  • President's Award, Kennesaw State University (all semesters earning a 4.0 GPA)
  • Georgia PTA Environmental Grant, 1992
  • Outstanding Young Women in America, 1985


Candidate Narrative

Is there anything more important than membership growth? I believe there is. Membership retention. Retention measures whether we’re delivering the results current members are looking for. Returning members give us insights into the value they find in their ongoing membership, help us gain insights into how to create added value for members, and how to scale membership in the future. Once we stop membership loss, we can truly begin to grow membership. One of the most effective ways to keep members committed is by helping PTA boards at every level achieve their goals. The Membership Committee is a key component of this process, and its ‘VP’ wears two hats; officer and chair.

From an officer’s perspective, membership retention/growth is a multilayered challenge. Here’s one. PTA offers incredible benefits, tools, and resources that can be utilized by every member. But if members don’t know of them or use them, their value is invisible. If people don’t see value in being a member, they won’t join. As VP of Membership, I will work with committee members, staff, and other NPTA committees to deliver consistent messaging that PTA is fresh, current, advocating for all children, and worth sticking with.

As VP of Membership, I see the committee’s role, in simplistic terms, as a blend of customer service reps and cheerleaders. We create strong customer experiences through proactive outreach and engagement and consistently acknowledge the valuable work and commitment each State Membership Lead invests in PTA. Encouraging them through the rough times and celebrating their successes are vital to how positively they view their roles. When they succeed, all of PTA benefits.

Having served on the Membership Committee I understand these challenges, the time commitment, and responsibility required for this position. I’d be honored to serve as your next VP of Membership. Thank you.