Members of the Meeting
Which member presides over the meeting?
President
What is the purpose of a motion?
New ideas, orderly way to share ideas, participate in democracy
Method used when members stand?
Rising vote
What is the first step in making a main motion?
Rise and address the President "Madam President" "Mr. President"
What is the purpose of parliamentary procedure?
Maintain order, let everyone speak, keep respectful
Member who takes minutes?
Secretary
Why are amendments used?
Change a motion
Voice Vote
What needs to occur before the main motion can be discussed?
Second needs to be called
Name for what the Secretary reads each month about the previous meeting?
Minutes
Member who prepares the agenda?
President or Secretary
How can a motion be amended?
Add words, take out words, change words
Method of voting when each member is individually called on? (Secretary calls this at the beginning of each meeting)
Roll call vote
What part of the meeting are main motions made?
New business
What do you call when parliamentary procedure is not correctly followed?
Point of Order
Member who teaches about proper meeting rules?
Parliamentarian
What words should be said when making a motion?
"I move. . ."
Type of vote based on number of members? (Not minority but. . .)
Majority vote
What is the purpose of a main motion?
To get group approval, discuss if the club wants to do it, let everyone have a voice
What two things are led by members at the very beginning of each meeting?
The Prayer and Song
Who presents information about the budget?
Treasurer
What does the President ask for after a motion is made?
Discussion
What does a club have to meet in order to vote on new business?
Quorum
Who can make a main motion?
Anyone!!
How can we get better at parliamentary procedure?
Practice (It's hard!!)