Allowing session without host being present

I am the scheduler for weekly meetings of our group.  I schedule the session, (I have a paid account) and send out notices.  Sometimes I can't be present however I alway schedule the session.  When I can't be there when members try to connect they get the message "waiting for host to start the meeting".  When I schedule the meeting I always don't require waiting room.  I need to know how to schedule a meeting and still have the meeting happen in case I can't be present.