The Complete Guide to Robert's Rules of Order Made Easy: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply Book

Dedication 3 Introduction 9 Chapter 1 The History of Robert's Rules of Order 13 Chapter 2 Robert's Rules for Your Organization 25 Chapter 3 Election of Officers 39 Chapter 4 Basic Meeting Format 61 Chapter 5 Doing Business: Understanding Motions & Voting Procedures 75 Chapter 6 Write this Down: Understanding Necessary Paperwork and Reports 119 Chapter 7 Fight, Fight, Fight... Understanding and Dealing with Conflict Through Organized Debate 127 Chapter 8 Robert's Rules for Everyday Life 141 Chapter 9 Cross the Ts: Understanding Occasional Usage Rules and Procedures 151 Chapter 10 Understanding Concluding Procedures and How to End Meetings on Time 165 Chapter 11 Robert's Rules in a Wired World 179 Chapter 12 How to Hold Meetings from Remote Locations 185 Chapter 13 Etiquette & Netiquette: The Golden Rules 195 Chapter 14 When There is not a Rule 205 Appendix I Notices & Minutes 211 Appendix II Sample Bylaws Structure 223 Appendix III Sample Committee Report 227 Appendix IV Sample Resolution 229 Appendix V Sample Ordinance 231 Appendix VI Conventions 233 Appendix VII Using Robert's Rules as a Roadmap 241 Appendix VIII Motions 255 Glossary 263 Author Biography 281 Index 283