The Ranger wrote:

> processes for streamlining inefficiencies (meeting and
> time management issues) were needed to be implemented so that we
> could draw on a larger community. Most parents don't have three
> hours at night to toss away and that's what the meetings lasted
> prior... Agendas weren't really observed, either; it was not
> unusual for someone to walk in and expect time to talk about an
> item (or three).

Sounds like you needed another member of the august Bob community:

http://www.robertsrules.com/

Bob