Communications CoP: Thinking About Parliamentary Procedure- Robert’s Rules of Order

Communications CoP: Thinking About Parliamentary Procedure- Robert’s Rules of Order

This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting. The Meeting includes prepared speeches, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles. 

02-27-2018 5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.30 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker:  David R. Lindquist, DTM

Abstract:

Most organizations and committees are confronted with the challenge of holding effective meetings. At the same time, most people feel insecure with parliamentary procedure most often codified in Robert’s Rules of Order Revised. In this discussion, David Lindquist will show how to think about parliamentary procedure and explain the most-often used elements of Robert’s Rules.

Learning Objectives: Attendees will get a better understanding of the following:

• Why we use Robert’s Rules of Order
• Prerequisites for effective parliamentary procedure
• Basic mechanics of motions and amendments
• Selected subsidiary, privileged and incidental motions.

About the Speaker:  David R. Lindquist, DTM

David is a veteran specialist in market research and audience targeting with a B.A. from University of Connecticut and service at the Gallup Organization, Durham Herald Sun, and AICPA among others. He started his own consulting practice in 2014. David joined Toastmasters in 2012, earned two DTMs in 2016 and 2017, and is the 2014 District 37 International Speech champion representing North Carolina in the International semifinals held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is currently a member of Cary Toastmasters, Top Triangle Toastmasters and Bull City Toastmasters. David is also a passionate wildflower gardener, birder, and member of North Carolina Master Chorale.

Please note the following:

1. This meeting is free for NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters (NCPL) members
2. Space is limited if you register and cannot attend, please update the Chairperson in order that your space can be allocated to members on the standby list. -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Snack/Finger food will be provided
4. PDUs will be reported by NCPMI
5. PMPs are required to provide their PMI numbers in order that their PDUs can be reported
6. Please arrive on time in order that the meeting can start promptly
7. Please leave the facility in equal or better condition than you found it
8. The meeting will take place at Cisco in Building 12, 7200 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC.  Click on Location for directions.  When you arrive, PLEASE LOOK FOR THE NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters signs.
9. There are other Toastmasters clubs meeting at Cisco. Please ensure that you attend the correct meeting- NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting