Have you considered a time keeper for every meeting? Allott a specific amount of time for every topic or speaker and stick to it. That would eliminate the problem of people who rattle on and on. (You're right, every BOD has one!!) Good luck!

I have a feeling we all have this one parent that knows everything and is the first to catch a mistake but has a hard time knowing when to just sit down and......
I have been an officer now 2 years and this year will be the Prez and know that as far as by-laws go I can request a meeting with this person to resolve a conflit but that's about it. I need to know is it proper to tell this person "Thank you, let's hear from this person." Also the hurdle I'm over coming- I am THE youngest member on the board. Shouldn't be a issue (wasn't with the voters) but somehow it always comes up. Just need some insite!

PS My husband bought me a gavel for my birthday- something our group REALLY needed!