Methods of Communication
Describe a professional handshake.
Firm
2-3 Pumps
Eye Contact
What are the three types of speeches?
Persuasive
Informational
Special Occasion
What is a majority vote?
Half of the members + 1
What are the rules of a main motion?
2nd
Debatable
Amendable
Majority Vote
What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?
To convince the audience of your view point
What are three methods of written communication?
Books
Articles
Text
Describe effect in public speaking
Interesting
Understandable
Engaging
Holds audience attention
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
Sit
What is the purpose of a recess?
To take a short break in the meeting
When moving refer to a committee, what are the two powers that can be given to the committee?
-Power to act
-Power to research & report back
What are three methods of non-verbal communication?
Body Language
Facial Expressions
Gestures
Eye Contact
Describe presence in public speaking.
Confident and comfortable poise and body posture
Positive attitude
Express confidence
Express ease with audience
What is an agenda?
What are the three ways to amend a motion?
-Strike out
-Addition
-Strike out & insert
What are three components of a debate?
-State position
-Provide reason
-Conviction of delivery
What are three methods of visual communication?
Pictures
Memes
Drawings
Display
TV
What are the four step to prepare your speech?
Select appropriate material
Operate under appropriate time schedule
Know your audience
Know your topic
What is parliamentary procedure designed to do?
-Maintain order
-Allow everyone a voice
-Helps meetings run smoothly
What are the rules of limit/extend debate?
2nd
Not Debatable
Amendable
2/3 Vote
What is the purpose of rescind?
To remove an action already taken
What are the four methods of communication?
Verbal
Non-verbal
Written
Visual
What are 4 characteristics of good public speaking?
Voice
Power of Expression
Presence
Effect
What are the ten steps to handing a motion?
- Stand and address the chair
- Wait for recognition
-Motion is correctly stated
- Motion is seconded
- Chair will repeat the motion
- Chair will ask for discussion
- Motion is discussed
-Chair restates motion
- Motion is voted on
- Chair states the outcome of the vote
-Subsidiary
-Incidental
- Unclassified
- Privileged
What is the classification of Take from the Table?
Unclassified