QUESTION: Yesterday's board meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum. The president is trying to push for a meeting within two weeks even though there are no emergency issues. However, two of us have very busy work schedules and can't meet. Is the board obliged to accommodate ALL schedules rather than proceed without two board members?

ANSWER: Whether it be regular meetings or special meetings, boards should try to accommodate directors' schedules whenever reasonable. Even though you may not be able to get away from work, you still have the right to attend meetings by phone. If you request it, the president must make arrangements to have a speakerphone at the meeting. It must have a conferencing feature so your other busy director can attend as well.