I can't really see the delimma- my family would come first and foremost so I wouldn't consider anything except packing. I understand not wanting to leave the PTO in the dark, however being newly elected (and since its summer time) I can't imagine that much is being done for the group right now except for planning which you can do before leaving. At any rate you can make sure everything is organized. Do what you can to help the 2nd VP and the members can vote in a new President when the other Officers are voted in.

Ok, I know that it's been said before, but FAMILY comes first. Get the PTO set up the best you can, and if it is possible to have an email address that they can contact you if they are in dire need of info.

Good luck on your move, that in itself is stressful. Don't let the PTO take you on a guilt trip.

I know all about feeling obligated and the guilt that goes along with it. But, I totally agree with the others. FAMILY COMES FIRST. Don't ever feel torn about wanting to do what is best for them. The PTO will go on. No one would blame you for stepping down under those circumstances. [img]smile.gif[/img] Help out with what you can until you have to move. I'm sure you'll be just as involved when you get to where you're going.

As AJ said, Family comes first. You need to keep your family together as much as possible and that won't be the case if you choose to stay behind for the sake of the PTO. Help them get things organized while you have the time and help them search for replacements for the offices that will be vacated, but then move on.

No matter what, your family comes first. No one should ever fault you or anyone else for putting family first . . . that is why we get involved in the first place. You don't have to sacrifice having your family together for your PTO. Before you move, help them in any way you can to find even a temporary Pres and get things in order to start the new year. Then go ahead and move with your family and do what you can to get involved in your kids' new school. I understand your loyalty to your PTO, but they will find a way to get through this.

[ 06-21-2005, 02:47 PM: Message edited by: AJ Flanagan ]

I am a newly elected President. Well to make a long story short I just found out I will moving to a different country. Sounds odd, yes. I also just found out my V.P. might be moving as well, to another city. Now I can delay my move, causing a big seperation in my family and I am waiting on word from my VP as to whether she will be moving. I took on this job thinking my husband would be here. I don't know how to do this job the right way if I will now be a single parent. I am used to being seperated from my husband but my children are older and things are more complicated now. We have a 2ndVP(check out previous posts to see what a mess that is !) The other officers will be voted for when school starts. Just when I thought the whole thing was a big enough mess, these unexpected moves come up. What do I do? I wish I could just say I don't care I'm moving you figure it out, but I don't operate like that. I feel obligated to my position but torn because........well it sucks not having my husband around for a year. Thanks.