Approving Minutes

by | Mar 10, 2017

Once a meeting is called to order by the presiding official and it has been determined that a quorum is present, the next business in order is approving the minutes of the previous meeting(s). Many organization believe, incorrectly, that you can “dispense with the...

Adopting the Treasurer’s Report

by | Feb 20, 2017

Question: For years our Association adopted the Treasurer’s Report after it was presented and discussed. Now we have a member that is adamant that we should never adopt an unaudited treasurer’s report. Who is correct? Answer. According to RONR (11th ed.)...

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...

Strategies to Defeat a Motion

by | Dec 19, 2016

The following strategies can be used to defeat a proposal:   Do your homework! Get the facts so you can effectively rebut any and all the points made by supporters of the proposal. Line up those opposed to the idea; give them background material on the proposal; urge...

Getting A Motion Passed – 2

by | Nov 17, 2016

During a meeting, try one or more of the following strategies to get a motion to pass: Make your motions promptly; sound enthusiastic. Have your motion written in advance; handing a written copy to the chair conveys momentum. A motion prepared in advance forces you to...
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