Motion Classification
What motion do you use to delay a motion briefly, until taken from the table
Lay on the Table
What does 1 tap, 2 taps, and 3 taps of the gavel mean?
1 tap: be seated or announce vote
2 taps: call to order
3 taps: all rise
What are the 5 symbols of the National FFA Emblem?
Ear of corn, rising sun, eagle, plow, owl
What acronym can you use to remember the order of conduct?
O-M-O-S-U-C-N-C
What is the bible of Parliamentary Procedure?
Robert's Rules of Order
What motion is used to force immediate vote?
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When can a "Call for Division of the House" motion be made?
only after the result of a vote has been announced
What does the ear of corn represent?
Unity
What is the first step in conducting a chapter meeting?
Opening Ceremony
An amendment changes or altars a main motion by...?
striking out, inserting, striking out and inserting or adding to the end
What are the Privileged Motions?
Recess, Question of Privilege, and Parliamentary Inquiry
What does a series of taps mean?
Used to restore order
Besides the regular slate of officers that are represented in the Official Opening Ceremonies, what are three other officer positions that a Chapter may elect?
Historian, Chaplain, Parliamentarian
What do the first "O" stand for in the acronym?
Opening Ceremony
What must be specified in a limit or extend motion?
-the amount of time
-the number of speakers that can debate the motion
How do you state an "Appeal Motion?"
Mdm. President, I appeal the decision of the chair.
Voting on a motion can be done by what means?
-voice
-ballot
-visual
-roll call
-mechanical devices
What are 2 of the 4 duties of the President?
-preside over meetings
-appoint committees and serve on them
-coordinate the activities of the chapter
-represent the chapter in public relations
What is unfinished business?
Motions that were tabled or postponed to a later meeting
How do you state an adjourn motion?
Mdm. President, I move to adjourn.
What are incidental motions?
Motions that correct ill-advised actions
What are the 2 types of committees?
Standing Committees and Special Committees appointed by the chair
What are 2 duties of the adviser?
serve as agricultural instructor, help students organize activities, inform prospective students and parents of FFA, build support for program, encourage involvement
What is the VERY last step in conducting a meeting?
Entertainment, refreshments, recreation
What main motions are not legal?
Main motions that break any laws, bring up a motion that have already failed, are outside the power of the group, are negative motions, or support political/ religious support.