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Mermaid53: "The 2 board members who've missed 2 board meetings in a row was discussed at the Gen'l Membership mtg. The fact that they missed 2 board mtgs in a row wasn't an issue as much as they hadn't informed anyone that they wouldn't be attending. The VP missed 2 mtgs in a row but was excused. She had also missed the Sep 7th mtg excused. The Pres before she was an ofcr and another member walked out in the middle of a mtg bc they were mad. One flipped off the then Pres as she walked out. They both didn't show up at the following board mtg. One of them has left numerous meetings early. So it's sort of hypocritical for them to point fingers. "

Every board I ever served on had policies and procedures about missing board meetings. Usually the protocol is to inform the board chair or president, so they can be sure of having a quorum. Leaving early was allowed, but only with prior notice, unless it was an emergency. Being able to maintain a quorum throughout a meeting is important, otherwise no decisions or votes can be made, in some states you can't even have discussion unless you have a full quorum without being in violation of sunshine laws. Attendance is important, especially on a board that has unfilled seats, board members should either show up for meetings, notify the right people if they cannot attend, or resign their seat and let someone else step up, although Katerina's point about who would be willing to serve on this board is valid.