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PTA board member here. A few MCPS schools still distribute a free directory, which they make on the cheap (sheets stapled together). I think this is an excellent idea!

However most PTAs spend a few more dollars for their directory (our PTA produces a fancy bound version which costs thousands of dollars) and want to have a net gain in their budget by selling membership with directory. Although I see that 99.9% of parents can easily afford the $40 membership in our community, I don't particularly like it.

Out of curiosity OP, why don't you want a tiny portion of your money to got to National and MD PTAs? It doesn't take away from what your school PTA can afford in terms of cultural, scientific and academic support. 
It is also the way things work! There would be no school PTA if there wasn't someone to support the umbrella organization. 
There are a ton of people who work VERY hard at those levels to keep local PTAs organized and educated. Have you been to a MCCPTA workshops? They offer all kinds of training (PTA treasurer for ex) and the opportunity to troubleshoot your local problems with other experienced members of other PTAs. 
Not entirely sure I follow your logic here...

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[b]In this day and age, why the need for a fancy-bound-thousands-of-dollars book???     
Go green!    
Surely your 99.9% of community who can afford the $40 membership all have smart phones and tablets.[/b]

Take the PDF and make it available to your members to use electronically and only print what is needed, if at all.    Sell it to non-members.
I cannot believe it's 2014 and address lists are still being bound and printed.  [/quote]

I agree totally with that.

However, one concern remains that people may use unscrupulously to send mass mailing. However, that is the issue with paper directory as well.

I think a better option for most people would be to become part of the classroom listserv and email and get in touch with whosoever they want to.  [/quote]

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