Do your campus clubs and organizations see a drop-off in meeting attendance throughout the year? It is probably because of boring meetings which are typically characterized by the droning on of a monotone voice from the front of the room or the meeting leader who sits in the middle of … [read more »]
Tag: Fun & Exciting Meetings
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 »]
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 »]