Some officers use Robert's Rules like some Christians use the Bible ~ they pick and choose the passages that prove their points then conveniently ignore the rest.

If PTOs used Robert's Rules as they are presented, their meetings would take hours. Most groups have their own bylaws, specific to their group's needs, with a passage that states Robert's Rules apply whenever there are gaps.

PTOs are cyclical by nature, taking on the personalities and motives of the current leaders and their children. As board members turn over, so do the needs and roles of the PTO.

Do what you can this year to maintain your positive attitude and continue to present yourself in a positive, helpful, charitable manner. Next year, when your current president finally moves on, you and the newer parents can work to rebuild your PTO into what works for your generation.

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“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.”