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Functionary Roles
Club Officer Roles
Toastmaster's Promise
>Meeting
Rules Of Order
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While the regular meeting
follows our Toastmasters agenda, each meeting ends with a call for club
business. We may not be the poster-child for Robert's Rules of Order, but
our long time member Wil M. has spared no effort in teaching us this
process! After all, since its publication in 1896, Robert's Rules of
Order has been considered the means to achieving orderly,
smooth, and fairly conducted meetings.
The fundamental premises of
Robert's Rules of Order are:
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Justice and courtesy for all.
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Do only one thing at a time
(see, I don't HAVE to try to walk and chew gum!)
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The majority rules.
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The minority is heard.
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Each proposition is entitled
to a full and free debate.
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The desires of the individual
must be merged into the larger unit - the organization or assembly.
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The purpose is to facilitate
action, not to obstruct it.
The basic process is:
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Someone is Recognized by the
Chair (usually by standing up and waiting to be recognized). Personally,
I don't why we call a "person" a "chair," but I'm sure that Robert had a
good reason. In general, we try to avoid confusing people with inanimate
objects.
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Once recognized, the person
makes a Motion. For example: "I move that we have a pizza party at our
next meeting!" Actually, that's an excellent motion - pizza being one of
the most socially advanced forms of food. But I digress. The only odd
thing about making a motion is that the person stands still while
moving.
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If someone else agrees that
this is a good motion, they will Second the motion. Without a
second, the motion immediately dies. (Not the mover, just the motion. As
far as I know, Robert was non-violent.)
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If the motion is seconded,
then it can be discussed (it is now "on the floor"). Someone can also Amend the motion.
(Such as "I move that we amend the motion to require our club president to pay for all the
pizza!") Technically, an amendment is a secondary motion.
- There can only be TWO amendments to a motion. Otherwise, it
could be amended to death.
- There can only be one motion on the floor at a time.
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Eventually, once discussion
is over, then the motion is Voted on. Majority rules.
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