Bertha--glad it's working out, and that you got a few laughs! (I'd could use the posse thing to work out some frustrations though, so if you change your mind.....) [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Well today is Monday and our VP did show up to her meeting and she did turn over the checks(not cash, only checks). She said she didn't have any of the paperwork ready and our principal is ok with that for now. She told him she'd get it to him in a few days.

There's really no way of us knowing if anyone turned in cash or not. I really want to believe she's telling the truth.

As for kma- I strongly suggest that it goes into the rules ASAP learn from our mistakes. With what you're trying to accomplish and with who's fighting you every step of the way, you have enough going on that you don't need a headache like this. Besides, with who's on your team (yes, me included) I can't see this happening to you!

By the way, I still like the posse idea!!
Thank you all for your help and for making me laugh(I really needed that!!)

I agree--I just hope the meeting works out and they can move on. I appreciate Bertha posting, because it was a good learning lesson for my group, and this is something that's going to make it in to the standing rules that we're drafting.

You know maybe I am not thinking of the bigger picture involved BUT when you are a full grown adult you are responsible for your own actions. Every single choice you make has a consiquence good or bad. She put herself in this situation not anyone else. Money is money and personally if someone owes me money I'ma get that money any means possible. That might sound mean and granted I know the woman has kids in the school BUT again she put herself in the situation and noone else did.......and her choosing the way she's playing this game, she has to accept the consiquences. I still think that lady swipped your money and is trying to stall enough time to pay it back, but isn't devoting her time to paying it back and thats why shes bs'ing. If I were in your shoes I would call the cops if this meeting doesn't work. I wouldn't feel guilty either...she made this choice not you

I am glad that you have another alternative to try and truly hope the principal's intervention works out.

My grandfather was a police officer for 25 years, and I have great respect for the police. However, I'm also a realist. The odds that there would be no "public effect" from involving the police are slim to none. More likely they will either pat you on the head and tell you to run along and sort this out like grown ups, or it will become very formal, very public - FAST.

Tim--we love this forum! And you're right--it's very easy to read text the way you think it's intended--read "projecting your insecurities, sore spots, etcetera," when actually the intent is something completely different! I realized what you were getting at about the length of time thing after a later read-through, and you're right.

As always, the main thing I like about all this is that everyone is fine with agreeing to disagree!

Bertha--I'll bet you never expected all this!!
Like Bertha and I have said, this is a small town, (though crowded, and on the urban side) and to be quite honest I'm surprised I didn't hear about Bertha's woes until she brought it up on the forum. She obviously has picked good secret-keepers as friends! I don't know who Bertha's VP is, though I suspect I'll find out eventually. Don't worry, Bertha, I'll keep this on the down low--no point to do otherwise. I've the feeling the problem isn't so much with you, but rather the person is extraordinarily embarrassed. You ARE a VERY nice person, and I think the world of you, despite knowing you a relatively short period of time. As I've said, I feel badly this happened to you of all people . I'm assuming the said "problem" will be relieved of their duties due to "personal issues that demand more time than can be given to their position," and hopefully the principal et. al. will get the situation cleared up, and life will go on.

(though admittedly melloweer's posse idea does sound rather exciting--keep it in mind)!