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Parliamentary Procedure in Motion

If you missed today’s workshop on Parliamentary Procedure, you missed a treat!!  When we think of Robert’s Rules of order, we think of very formal and strict rules for running a meeting.  [Yawn!] Tamesia Garner’s presentation couldn’t have been more different.  She very clearly focused on the heart of the matter that most people can appreciate.

We received a great handout on constructing a successful meeting agenda entitled, “The Agenda: Don’t Leave Home without It” and detailing a number of different segments that can help a group make the most of their time.

Her second handout -- entitled "Getting the Train on the Tracks" -- discussed how motions are handled, using a train as a metaphor:

  • Getting the train on the tracks; a motion is made.
  • Can the train go anywhere at this point? The motion is seconded (or not, in which case the train is derailed).
  • Once we are chugging along, what happens next to get us on our journey? The motion is restated and possibly voted upon (at the "Voting Station," naturally).

Tammy has a humorous and down-to-earth style that you can’t help but appreciate.  At the same time, she is inclusive, sagacious, and a great teacher, ensuring that she thoroughly and completely answered every question asked by the audience members.

Thank you to our members who filled roles today:

  • Sally, Toastmaster
  • Doug, Grammarian (word of the day: sagacious)
  • Loni, Timer for a complex speech

Also to volunteers, Usamah and Paulette!

And thanks to Loni for the yummy refreshments!

2 thoughts on “Parliamentary Procedure in Motion

  • Thanks for the invitation to participate in your workshop series. I am working on learning enough about Robert’s Rules of Order to sit for the credentialing exams next year. This was a fabulous start to my speaking career in Parliamentary Procedure.

    Thanks again and keep pursuing excellence,
    Tammy Garner, DTM

    • It was absolutely our pleasure to have you visit and share what you’ve learned. I’m sure you’re going to nail your credentialing exams! Thanks so much for being part of our learning experience.

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