hkline Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM Have a Special Committee Chair that is not understanding that the event he is putting on there is NO mention that our PTO is "sponsoring" or involved ~ his direct quote after we mentioned that any further posters or tshirts were made it be needed to have our PTO mentioned ~ his response was "as far as posters and shirts being required to contain the PTO I guess I just dont see why that is so important" its not a matter of importance ~ its the matter that this is the first year of this event and therefore we feel just like our Fun Fair, Walk A Thon and other events after a few years its a given of who sponsors the event however our PTO is still mentioned ~ how do you suppose we go about making him understand the "rules" though they are not written anywhere in our bylaws (mind you the bylaws were revised last year by the outgoing pto ex board and have been mentioned this year a few times that they do not specify "rules or policies" in any shape or form. He has been very combative with the ex board we've held 1 mtg with him since the event was planned and he expects the board to just go along with what "he's" decided without prior approval - though he's been told verbally and through email that he needs any logo's and or large purchases to be pre-approved = his response 99% of the time "the pto needs to realize that some items can't wait for an approval". Our PTO though we could make an ex decision within hours ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM The special committee has only the authority properly given to it by the body that created it.The chair's duty is to preside at the meeting, not to make decisions for the committee. Majority rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM how do you suppose we go about making him understand the "rules" though they are not written anywhere in our bylawsRemove him from the committee and block his access to the organization's funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkline Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM unfort he goes out places an order and then the bill/invoice gets mailed to us ~ at this time he's only made 1 purchase of banners that were not approved by the board or the general membership, and he showed tshirts and he mentioned that the t-shirts are personal items that people can purchase if they want to ~ our boards issue with that is it is still a PTO function/event item with a logo we do not approve of nor does it mention anything with regards to PTO and our biggest issues with that is the IRS could actually come after us as there is no "link" per say to us other than the checks being written off our PTO account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM unfort he goes out places an order and then the bill/invoice gets mailed to us ~ at this time he's only made 1 purchase of banners that were not approved by the board or the general membership, and he showed tshirts and he mentioned that the t-shirts are personal items that people can purchase if they want to ~ our boards issue with that is it is still a PTO function/event item with a logo we do not approve of nor does it mention anything with regards to PTO and our biggest issues with that is the IRS could actually come after us as there is no "link" per say to us other than the checks being written off our PTO accountSee RONR(10th ed.), p. 119, l. 11 - p. 120 l. 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM our boards issue with that is it is still a PTO function/event item with a logo we do not approve ofThen take him to court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 31, 2011 at 01:09 AM Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 01:09 AM unfort he goes out places an order and then the bill/invoice gets mailed to us ~ at this time he's only made 1 purchase of banners that were not approved by the board or the general membership, and he showed tshirts and he mentioned that the t-shirts are personal items that people can purchase if they want to ~ our boards issue with that is it is still a PTO function/event item with a logo we do not approve of nor does it mention anything with regards to PTO and our biggest issues with that is the IRS could actually come after us as there is no "link" per say to us other than the checks being written off our PTO accountHave whoever appointed him as committee chair in the first place remove him from that position and the committee. If he doesn't take the hint from that, see Ch. XX in RONR for more severe penalties. If he still doesn't take the hint, take legal action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkline Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:04 AM Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:04 AM he came to our first general session meeting brought the idea to the table both executive and general voted on adding this event to the years fundraisers and it was passed by all ~ his first mtg showed his proposed budget (as it was NOT on our approved budget) as it is a special committee this year being it the first year ~ he was told to communicate with the ex board attend general mtgs to give updates etc. etc ~ and he was also told verbally and email of other items ~ going through "the book" I'm having a hard time finding the section that IF I remember correctly states something along the lines of actions without approval ~ does anyone recall or know exactly where this is ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Cisar Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:31 AM Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:31 AM he came to our first general session meeting brought the idea to the table both executive and general voted on adding this event to the years fundraisers and it was passed by all ~ his first mtg showed his proposed budget (as it was NOT on our approved budget) as it is a special committee this year being it the first year ~ he was told to communicate with the ex board attend general mtgs to give updates etc. etc ~ and he was also told verbally and email of other items ~ going through "the book" I'm having a hard time finding the section that IF I remember correctly states something along the lines of actions without approval ~ does anyone recall or know exactly where this is ??Page 483, lines 23 to 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkline Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:42 AM Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 at 03:42 AM Page 483, lines 23 to 29THANK YOU ~ sad part is I have that highlighted ~ and kept over looking it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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