In America the PTA is a long standing alliance between parents and teachers. In 1962 the concept of a PTA in The RAF Children’s school was a totally new concept. In fact, the idea of a PTA to Flt Lt Tucker seemed to be an excellent excuse for parties.
The first party was to be a fund raiser and it was a casino night held on the roof of the school after dark. While the concept was sound the execution was flawed. The tables were honest and the PTA lost more money than it took in.
The solution was a drawing for a case of Beefeater Gin. It financially recovered the loss and even made money but the prize was won by a Muslim Colonel...
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