<p>I'm a member of my school's key club. I'm a senior and this is my fourth year in the organization. I was treasurer last year and this year I was planning on running for president (I informed everyone of this last year and I was running unopposed). We had our first meeting today and it turns out that the advisor picked three underclassmen to be president, vp, and sec. Her reasoning was that they were the only ones to attend a leadership conference, but they were the only ones informed that such a conference was taking place. I've written up a letter explaining my position for wanting open elections. I plan to collect signatures and take it to the principal. The only problem is the advisor is my teacher and I'm afraid that even if I'm successful and become pres that it will be a hostile environment and I don't be able to accomplish anything. What would you do in this situation?</p>
<p>If you truly believe this is an unfair situation then go ahead with your letter.</p>
<p>If the teacher is worth anything, he/she will not let this incident reflect in your grades. If you sense it does, then bring it up with the principal.</p>
<p>Talk to the teacher first and explain your position and desire. Don’t go behind his/her back. Be respectful, calm, but determined. Explain why you want to be president and what you could do for the club. If you are rebuffed or ignored, only then should you go over his/her head.</p>
<p>I would go through with getting the signatures and writing about your position, but I think you should take it directly to the teacher, not to the principal. Hopefully, the teacher will be reasonable.</p>