Offices
Phrases
Agenda
Odds and Ends
100

Who is the person who takes notes during a meeting and then reports a summary of the previous meeting each month?

Secretary 

100

What does the president say when he/she begins a meeting? 

I call this meeting to order....

100

What is the item on the agenda called where the secretary calls the names of all the members to determine if each is present? 

Roll call 

100

What percent of votes are needed to pass a simple main motion? 

51% or majority 

200

Who takes over in the absence of the president? 

Vice President

200

What should someone say when they make a motion? 

I move...

200

Which part of the agenda do members continue to discuss topics they have discussed in previous meetings?

Old Business

200

How many times does the president tap the gavel to call the meeting to order? 

2 taps

300

Who keeps track of the clubs finances?  

Treasurer
300

What should someone say after a motion is made if they agree? 

I second that. 

300

What phrase is used to end discussion on a motion and create an immediate vote? 

I move to previous question 

300

How many taps of the gavel are used to announce a vote, gain attention, signal to sit, and adjourn meeting? 

1 tap

400

Who creates the Agenda? 

President

400

What should someone say to end the meeting? 

I move to adjourn the meeting. 

400

Which part of the agenda do we use to discuss things we have never talked about before? 

New business

400

How many taps of the gavel are needed to signal for members to stand during opening or closing ceremonies? 

3 taps

500

Who takes photos at each meeting and creates a scrapbook at the end of the year? 

Historian/Reporter

500

Should every motion have discussion? 

No. We don't discuss the passing of the treasurer's and secretary's reports or adjournment.

500

What three things can be done to amend a main motion? 

Adding, subtracting, or substitution 

500

What are the five types of voting the president can use?

Raise right hand, voice vote, roll call, paper ballot, and standing vote.