Motions
Who is allowed to make a motion?
Anyone!
Agenda
Business to be considered during the meeting.
This is the part where we eat.
Refreshments
What is the most common voting method?
Voice
To adjourn a meeting, you need these parts.
A motion, a 2nd to the motion, and majority vote to adjourn.
When is a motion debated?
In discussion.
Adjourn
To end the meeting.
When we say pledges, do roll call, may sing a song or do a quick mixer.
Opening
What is the second voting method the chair must go to?
Show of hands/rising
A motion can be amended this many times.
Once
When will a motion NOT be considered?
When it is not seconded.
Amend
To change a motion.
During this part, we read minutes, discuss old and new business, etc.
Business
True or False...it is recommended to use the same word when calling for a vote.
False. Use two different words such as 'aye' & 'no'.
Who must state your motion?
President/Chair
Motion
A proposal that the assembly take action or hold a project.
Recreation
If secrecy is desired what method will occur?
Ballot
True or False - the treasurer's report needs to be approved.
False. Simply state "The treasurer's report is filed for audit".
State a motion for the club to go bowling.
I move that our club goes bowling.
Quorum
Number of members that must be present for the meeting to happen.
This should be the heart of the meeting and should include project talks, demonstrations, guest speakers, tours or community service.
Program
What is another word for general consent?
Unanimous consent
State how to amend a motion for the club to go bowling.
I move to amend the motion by (add, strike out or substitute a word in a sentence) in the motion. (I move that we go bowling at 3:30 on Sunday Dec 14 at The Best Bowling Alley Ever.)