Question: treasurer resigned

I'm the new president, and the newly appointed treasurer just resigned due to family issues. The previous treasurer is eager to hand over the duties and now occupies a new seat on the board. We are in the middle of bank changes and have several upcoming events next month. I sent out an open letter asking for parent volunteers to let me know if they were interested....not one response. Can I temporarily fill in, due to the immediate need ?

Asked by newpres33

Answers:

Advice from PTO Today

Rose H writes:
You could, but it wouldn't be a great solution. You'd have a lot of work on your plate, plus, it's just not the best scenario to have one person handling so much of the PTO's tasks. If there were ever a question raised on financials (not that we are suggesting there would be) you'd be in an awkward position of being both the treasurer and the president. Is it possible for the former treasurer and you to handle the treasurer tasks until you find a replacement? It's just better to have two people on the account and able to sign checks, anyway. Good luck!

Community Advice

newpres33 writes:
I have asked her, and she is the new secretary Co chair and over, merchandising. She wants absolutely nothing to do with the treasurer position anymore and threatened to step down totally if she's given more responsibility. I'm very at, this, point. I already have my vp trying to be a Co president instead of be be a vice, and demanding to be part, of every decision . I'm trying to keep boundaries, up, while keeping her informed about everything going on. But this treasure situation is just more stress. My thinking is that if I have to fill in until I can find a replacement , that's what I'm going to have to do. school starts back at the end of, July do hopefully I can find a new parent willing to step up.

Advice from PTO Today

Rose H writes:
It does sound very stressful. How about getting your board together in a casual way (maybe go out to dinner) and talk this through as a team. You are the leader here, but discuss with them what the top priorities are and brainstorm together how to get the key jobs done. Maybe there are a few things on the secretary's and vice president's plate that can be put on the back burner. As a group, you can identify the top priorities and figure out how to best tackle them.

Community Advice

newpres33 writes:
I'm trying to figure out what exactly my vp should, do. Last year when I was vp, it was more of a title . The president took care of everything and I helped out with recruiting volunteers for events. I'm thinking of asking her to take over box tops., coke.codes etc in addition to recruiting volunteers for events. The principal is used to working with Co presidents, and addresses everything to both myself and the.vp , how can I get her to stop treating us as Co presidents?