Chapter/Board Meeting Resources

• Meeting Resources

  The following resources will assist officers in running an effective meeting.

  • Sample Meeting Procedure Guidelines
  • Sample Agenda for Conducting a Chapter Meeting
  • Sample Agenda for Board Meetings
  • Pointers about Minutes
  • Sample Minutes 
  • Tips for the Presiding Officer
  • Guidelines of Teleconference Meetings

• Election Resources

  Items to consider for elections:

  1. Review bylaws for correct procedure of nominations and elections.
  2. Ensure that voting is done in accordance to bylaws and state law.
  3. Review the Nomination and Election of Officers Outline.

  Resources:

  • Sample Ballot
  • Sample Election Letter to Chapter Members
  • Sample Installation of Officers

• Parliamentary Procedure Resources

  Reference to Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised.

  • National Association of Parliamentarians (website)
  • American Institute of Parliamentarians (website)
  • Steps for Proposing and Handling Main Motions