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    Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order
    Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order
    Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order
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    Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order

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    This Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert’s Rules of Order is different than any other parliamentary procedure book on the market today. Convenience, accuracy and speed make this book a must have for everyone participating in any organizational meeting that uses Robert’s Rules of Order. The Table of Contents is completely detailed and hyper-linked. In addition, when you select ‘How do I get this done?’ you will find 17 topics with 58 common questions which are hyper-linked to where you will find the answer within the book.

    This is a must have book for everyone participating in meetings where Robert’s Rules of Order is used!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR Richard Tribble, Jr
    Release dateApr 11, 2014
    ISBN9781311378835
    Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order
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    R Richard Tribble, Jr

    was born in Springfield, Illinois, and educated in the United States and Europe earning the following degrees:Associate of Science in Human Relations from the University of New York;Bachelor of Arts in Human Behavior from Newport University;Master of Arts in Religion from Newport University; andDoctorate of Theology from Christian Bible College(based in large part on work completed at the International Bible College andSeminary, Rucschlicon, Switzerland.In addition he has pursued post doctoral studies at the University of Darmstadt(Germany), the International Bible College and Seminary, Rucschlicon, Switzerland, and the University of Illinois at Springfield, IL.He married to his childhood sweetheart (Dot) and they have been married for almost 48 years.Dr. Tribble's experiences are varied:Parliamentarian. He began studying Robert's Rules of Order in 1962 as a high school sophomore and served as a parliamentarian through out his military and ministerial service. He has been a practicing as a professional parliamentarian in 1974 and in 2013 he was certified as a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (the highest certification granted by the National Association of Parliamentarians).Military Service. He retired from the US Army after more than 20 years of active service (having served three combat tours in Viet Nam).Ordained Minister. He pastored churches in Europe and the US and assisted churches in the Middle East, Turkey, Egypt, Sierra Leone, and Jamaica for more than 40 years.Educator. He was an adjunct professor with City Colleges of Chicago, European Division for 2 years.Corporate Executive. He served as President of Lightning Broadcasting Company for 5 years prior to selling his interest.Author. Over the years he has written numerous magazine articles on church growth; wrote and published 11 books for the US Army, self-published over 43 books on Abraham Lincoln and Christian related subjects and Robert's Rules of Order.Small Business Owner. He retired from the active pastorate in 2014 and is serving as the President of DORICO Ministries focusing on "Making Robert's Rules of Order Understandable" for local churches and not-for-profit organizations specializing in bylaw review and revision, serving as organizational parliamentarian, and providing instruction in Robert's Rules.

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      Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert's Rules of Order - R Richard Tribble, Jr

      Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert’s Rules of Order

      Published by: Dr. R. Richard Tribble, Jr., Th.D., RP

      Copyright 2014

      Dr. R. Richard Tribble, Jr., Th.D., RP

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      Table of Contents

      Why another book on Robert’s Rules of Order?

      Building a Foundation for Getting Things Done

      Essential Rules

      Principles Underlying Parliamentary Law

      Ultimate Authority

      Classes of Motions

      The main motion

      Subsidiary motions

      Privileged motions

      Incidental motions

      Bring-back motions

      How Motions are Ranked

      Types of Meetings

      Regular

      Special

      Adjourned

      Annual

      Executive

      Public

      Electronic

      Meeting Basics

      Rules of an Assembly/Organization

      Authority

      Chair

      Participation

      Quorum

      Minutes

      Notice

      Getting Recognized to Speak

      The Process

      Addressing the Chair

      Unacceptable Behavior

      Addressing the Assembly without first being Recognized

      Agenda

      How Do I Get This Done (18 Topics with 58 Questions)

      Motions

      1. Main Motion

      How to Frame the Motion

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      Procedures for changing Wording Prior to Debate

      Before being stated by the chair

      After being stated by the chair

      2. Postpone Indefinitely

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      3. Amend

      To insert or add.

      To strike out.

      To Strike Out and Insert.

      Primary and Secondary Amendments

      Improper Amendments

      Characteristics

      Friendly Amendments

      Blanks

      Creating a Blank

      Filling a Blank with Names

      Filling a Blank with Amounts of Money

      Filling a Blank with Places, Dates, or Numbers

      4. Commit or Refer

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      5. Postpone to a Certain Time

      How to Make the Motion

      Limits on Postponement

      Postponement of Subject that the Bylaws set for a Particular Session

      Priority of Postponed Items

      Characteristics

      Effect of Motions Adhering to a Postponed Motion

      6. Limit or Extend Limits of Debate

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      7. Previous Question

      Adopting or Ordering the Previous Question

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      8. Lay on the Table

      Misuse

      How to Make the Motion

      Making the Motion After Debate has Closed

      Taking the Motion from the Table

      How to make the Motion to Take from the Table

      9. Call for the Orders of the Day

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      10. Raise a Question of Privilege

      Types of Questions of Privileges

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      11. Recess

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      12. Adjourn

      How to Make the Motion

      Steps in order after motion to Adjourn has been made

      Characteristics

      13. Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      14. Point of Order

      How to Make the Motion

      Timeliness of the Motion

      Characteristics

      15. Appeal

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      16. Suspend the Rules

      How to Make the Motion

      Object of Making the Motion

      Effect of Making the Motion

      Rules that Cannot be Suspended

      Rules Requiring Two-thirds Vote

      Rules requiring a Majority Vote

      Rules Allowing Unanimous Consent

      Characteristics

      17. Objection to the Consideration of a Question

      How to Make the Motion

      Effect of the Motion

      Characteristics

      18. Division of a Question

      Must be Divided on Demand

      Cannot be Divided

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      19. Consideration by Paragraph or Seriatim

      Consideration as a Whole

      Effect

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      20. Division of the Assembly

      Procedures

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      21. Motions Related to Methods of Voting and the Polls

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      22. Nominations and Elections

      Methods of Nominations

      Nominations by the Chair

      Nominations from the Floor

      How to Make the Motion

      Nominations by Committee

      Nominees

      Report of the Nominating Committee

      Minority Report

      Nominations by Ballot

      Nominations by Mail

      Nominations by Petition

      Characteristics

      23. Request to be Excused from a Duty

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      24. Request and Inquiries

      Parliamentary Inquiry

      Request for Information

      Request for Permission to Withdraw or modify a Motion

      Request to Read Papers

      Request for Any Other Privilege

      Characteristics

      25. Take from the Table

      Time Limits

      Status of a Question taken from the Table

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      26. Rescind or Amend Something Previously Adopted

      Actions that cannot be Rescinded or Amended

      How to Make the Motion

      Rescind and Expunge from the Minutes

      Characteristics

      27. Discharge a Committee

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      28. Reconsider

      Unique Characteristics

      How to Make the Motion

      Characteristics

      29. Reconsider and Enter in the Minutes

      Purpose

      Effect

      Differences from the regular motion to Reconsider

      How to Make the Motion

      Motions Requiring a Two-thirds Vote

      Motions Whose Reconsideration is Prohibited or Limited

      Developing a Strategy for Getting Things Done

      Preparing to Get Things Done

      Appendix: Rules and Eternity

      Other Books by Author

      Author

      Why another book on Robert's Rules of Order?

      This Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert’s Rules of Order is different than any other parliamentary procedure book on the market today. Convenience, accuracy and speed make this book a must have for everyone participating in any organizational meeting that uses Robert’s Rules of Order.

      Convenience because its digital composition makes it useable on your tablet, smart phone or computer; or all three.

      Accuracy because every action you need to take or to be aware of that is listed in this book is taken directly from Robert’s Rules of Order and you are provided with the RONR page number for reference when detailed information is desired or needed.

      Speed because only through the use of hyperlinks can a person move between subjects within the book and this book is filled with hyperlinks to provide smooth transitions.

      The Table of Contents is completely detailed and hyperlinked. In addition, when you select ‘How do I get this done?’ you will find 18 topics with 58 common questions which are hyperlinked to where you will find the answer within the book.

      While I don’t believe everyone needs to become a parliamentarian I do believe that every minister should seriously consider becoming one since we are charged with leading our church/parish business meetings since the vast majority of churches in America use Robert’s Rules of Order as their parliamentary authority. (If we don’t know what the book says, how can we expect to legitimately moderate the business of the church?) In addition, it is the responsibility of every organizational officer to have a solid understanding of parliamentary procedures to aid them in performing their duties efficiently, effectively and legally. Going one step further, I believe it is imperative that everyone who wants to get things done in their organization needs to know how to do it correctly and that requires knowledge of the procedures laid out in Robert’s Rules of Order. (This Quick Guide to Getting Things Done using Robert’s Rules of Order provides a ready reference for every officer and member in accomplishing this.)

      One final area of consideration: even though the moderator may know parliamentary procedure the one way to insure that the meeting is conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order is to hire a professional parliamentarian to assist you and your organization.

      Why hire a professional parliamentarian? Let me give you just 3 reasons:

      1. Professional parliamentarians spend countless hours studying the rules so you don't have to;

      2. They able to advise you quickly on questions that come up at a meeting; and

      3. They are completely impartial, and therefore able to gain the good will and trust of your members.

      Why not use a member parliamentarian? Three reasons:

      1. Member parliamentarians rarely have the training and credentials of a professional parliamentarian;

      2. They have to give up their rights to debate and vote (which is a limitation on their rights); and

      3. They have opinions on the issues being considered since they are a member of the organization so it is not easy for them to remain, or be perceived as being impartial.

      Why not use an attorney?

      Very few attorneys have received formal training in parliamentary procedure because they are trained to focus on legal issues, not on the issues that will lead to a good meeting.

      Here’s to getting things done effectively, efficiently and legally.

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      Building a Foundation for Getting Things Done

      Essential Rules: Some people exclaim they don’t like meetings with rules, but anytime two or more people come together with the intent of making a decision, there are rules. They may be understood or not, but they are there just the same. Someone always takes charge of the conversation seeking to bring the group to a majority decision. Everyone agrees that only one person should talk at a time, but don’t always follow it.

      Robert’s Rules of Order grew out of a need to codify the rules for everyone; the majority and the minority. This has resulted in …

      Principles Underlying Parliamentary Law. (RONR pp. li-lii)

      They are constructed upon a careful balance of the rights of individuals (or groups) within an organization’s or an assembly's total membership in regard for the rights of

      (a) the majority,

      (b) the minority (especially a minority that is greater than one third of the membership), (c) individual members,

      (d) absentees, and

      (e) all these together.

      It is the adopted parliamentary procedure that enables the membership of an organization to express its general will through the assembly of its members by establishing and empowering its leadership while at the same time reserving for itself the degree of direct control over its affairs that it chooses.

      Ultimate Authority. It is the majority of the assembly holds ultimate power and makes the final decision, however it takes two thirds or more of those present and voting to deny a minority or any member the right of full and free discussion.

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      Classes of Motions

      (RONR p.58)

      There are five (5) classes of motions you may encounter or utilize in the course of a meeting. They are:

      1. The main motion is the basis of all parliamentary procedure.

      a. It is how business is placed before an assembly for consideration. (RONR p.32 & p.62)

      b. It can only be presented

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