Parliamentary Procedure is the rules and procedures that groups follow to run meetings, conferences, and conventions. The name comes from Parliament in Great Britain and was first put into written form in the 1580s. Many people refer to it as Robert’s Rules or Robert’s Rules of Order, first published by … [read more »]
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The Dark Side of Parliamentary Procedure and Robert’s Rules
Mwahh, ha, ha, ha! Welcome to Tales from the Gavel Crypt, the dark side of parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules! The end of the fall term is almost here and by now, you may have encountered the evils of procedure – Points of Order/Information/Privilege, Motions to Reconsider, and the dreaded Abstention! … [read more »]
The Magically, Mysteriously, Disappearing Motion
I have had the opportunity to serve in a number of leadership roles throughout my life and I estimate that I have run more than 1,000 meetings and programs to date! I know parliamentary procedure very well. In fact, I consider myself an expert on it as it relates to student … [read more »]
The ABCs of Student Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is a special time of year! The former pastor of my church would share his ABCs of Thanksgiving each November. I always enjoyed that sermon, especially as he would mix it up from year to year – except for “N”, which was always NASCAR. So, I thought … [read more »]
Template for Meeting Minutes
Writing effective and efficient minutes is important for every club and organizations. The minutes provide a record of what has been discussed and actions taken and can help in future planning. Make use of this for your group and email DaveKelly@GonzoSpeaks.com if you have any questions! Template for Meeting … [read more »]
Meeting Essentials: Quorum, Voting, and Abstentions!
Oh, really, Dave? You’re doing a blog about quorums, voting, and abstentions? Yes, because many clubs and organizations may not know what these mean, how they work, or the impact on decisions they make. So, send this to them as a guide! Quorum: Quorum is the amount of members of a … [read more »]
Excellence Can Be Achieved by Every Student!
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), Legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers “Ah, it’s good enough. Let’s just go with what we have.” Have you ever heard that? Have you ever said that? While it may be true … [read more »]
The Two Most Important Words in Any Campus Club or Organization!
One Minute Student Leadership Update Video: The Two Most Important Words The two most powerful words for any member of a campus club or organization are “I move.” Whether it is student government, the programming board, Circle K, the Gamers Club, or any other group, “I move” is where it … [read more »]
Easy Ways to Use Parliamentary Procedure on Your Campus
An important topic in student leadership training is the use of Robert’s Rules of Order or parliamentary procedure. Many student leaders dread it, most are confused by it and some just abandon it altogether – which is NOT a good idea if you want to run better organizations. I have … [read more »]