Notice – It’s more important than you think

by | Jan 12, 2018

This last week I was asked a question about notice — the communication that a topic/motion/bylaws amendment/etc. will be brought before the organization at a prescribed future time.  This is not to be confused with legal notices, although they serve much the same...

Lawyer vs. Parliamentarian: Who should write Bylaws?

by | Dec 20, 2017

Recently I was asked on who should prepare bylaws: a lawyer or a parliamentarian? Lawyers know the statutes; Parliamentarians know governance and meeting procedures. I feel both legal counsel and a parliamentary expert should be involved in the...

Rescind a Motion

by | Nov 24, 2017

Question: How do you Rescind a previously adopted motion? Answer: The incidental main motion to rescind a previously adopted motion (also known simply as rescind, repeal or annul) is the motion by which a previous action or order can be cancelled or countermanded. The...

OOPS! We made a mistake!

by | Oct 14, 2017

Question: Last month our organization decided to remodel our admin building and the Board Secretary was asked to get bids and decide on the best contractor that comes in under $250,000.  Since that time, we have had a major wind storm that caused  $3.2 million in...

10 Tips for Recruiting New Board Members

by | Jul 1, 2017

I have seen Boards struggle as a directors exits a board, either through term limits/retirement or displeasure.  These experiences can be a way to rejuvenate the boardroom.  So what does it take to form an effective board?  Here are 10 tips for recruiting and...

10 Tips to having Successful Meetings.

by | Mar 16, 2017

We spend too much time in meetings, and many of us feel we are wasting our time. Recently,  Verizon Conferencing commissioned the Meetings in  America study which showed workers today spend an average of 10.7 hours a week either attending or preparing for meetings,...

Five ways to Kill A Meeting

by | Jan 28, 2017

As a follow-up to my post on Demeter’s ten ways to wreck an organization I have five areas that will destroy any meeting: Show up late! Unless an emergency occurs, you should always be on-time (if not a bit early) to a meeting. But usually the culprit is poor time...

Leadership Lessons

by | Jan 2, 2017

As we begin a new year, I try to spend some time in clean-up, planning and reflection.Occasionally, I come across a post that I enjoy and think that needs to be shared, because it embodies a lot of the characteristics needing during, before or after a meeting. This...
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