Hi Michaela, If you aren't able to come up with a nominating committee, yes, you are technically in volition of your bylaws, but it would seem to me to make sense to keep moving forward, keep seeking volunteers to run for a board position and try to hold elections, even if you can't fill all positions. We feel your pain! It isn't always easy to get volunteers and many groups struggle with this challenge.

SBWY brings up a good point about re-doing the bylaws. My guess is it wouldn't make sense to re-write the bylaws to just respond to a given situation, but maybe take a look at them and see if language can be tailored to be a little more flexible. So, using the nominating committee as an example, maybe your group should consider language that says the group should have a nominating committee, but in the event that one is not formed, the group shall seek volunteers to come forward and submit their names for office.


Also, you might have already seen this article on recruiting and keeping volunteers, but if case you haven't, thought I'd post this linkl: www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/arti...-pto-volunteer-power

Good luck with everything!

Rose