Gavel Taps
How many gavel taps do you need to start a meeting?
2 taps
What does the president say at the very beginning to start a meeting?
”The meeting room will come to order.”
What words do you say to suggest an idea?
”I move that…”
Who reads the document that says what happened at the last meeting?
Secretary
What do you raise to get called on?
What do 3 gavel taps mean?
Stand up (for pledges, etc.)
What happens after the president calls the meeting room to order? (Clue: everybody stands to do this and its on the wall)
Say the pledges
What must someone else say to support your idea or motion?
”I second the motion.”
What does the president say if there is no changes needed to the minutes?
”The minutes stand approved as read.”
If you want skittles at the next meeting, how would you say that as a motion?
What do you do after 1 gavel tap at the end of the meeting?
The meeting is adjourned, you can leave.
What does the president check to make sure there are enough members to do business?
Quorum
What does the president say before voting on a motion?
”It has been moved and seconded that…”
Who gives the money report?
Treasurer
What’s the name for how we organize a meeting using rules?
Parliamentary Procedure
When the president says, “The motion passes,” how many gavel taps follow?
1 tap
What is it called when the president ends the meeting?
Adjourn
Name all 4 steps to make a motion.
Make a motion —> Second —> Discuss —> Vote
Do we vote on the treasurer’s report?
No, it is filed for audit
True or false?: You can interrupt someone while they are talking during a meeting.
False