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[jazing]

I'd have to say a major problem we have is that most of us don't know Roberts' Rules of Order. My pledgemaster wanted to teach it to us, but he couldn't fit it within the program. I think it is something that should be taught.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by jazing

I'd have to say a major problem we have is that most of us don't know Roberts' Rules of Order. My pledgemaster wanted to teach it to us, but he couldn't fit it within the program. I think it is something that should be taught.

The basic rules that the average member needs to know can fit on one sheet of paper. Everyone in the chapter should have a copy.

Do you have someone who serves as parliamentarian? For us, that was the warden, and it was his job to make sure Roberts' Rules were being followed. He can "teach" the chapter by example.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

The basic rules that the average member needs to know can fit on one sheet of paper. Everyone in the chapter should have a copy.

Do you have someone who serves as parliamentarian? For us, that was the warden, and it was his job to make sure Roberts' Rules were being followed. He can "teach" the chapter by example.

Do an educational meeting on Roberts' Rules. It's worth the effort.

[jazing]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

The basic rules that the average member needs to know can fit on one sheet of paper. Everyone in the chapter should have a copy.

Do you have someone who serves as parliamentarian? For us, that was the warden, and it was his job to make sure Roberts' Rules were being followed. He can "teach" the chapter by example.

We call ours the Sentinel, but he doesn't know it well either. My pledgemaster used to do check to make sure it was followed otherwise, but he graduated. If I could see this sheet of paper I could give it to all the members.