Meeting Format and Guidelines

Our General Membership meetings are held quarterly and rotate between morning or evening meetings. Our meeting schedule can be viewed by clicking here: Calendar of Events

	Member/guest sign-in, socializing and networking for 15 minutes before the meetings are called to order.
	Chairperson calls meeting to order   - Introduces host(s) - Introduces guests - Reads 'General Announcements' - Calls for Committee Reports/Updates - Opens the floor for comments, suggestions and notices (1 minute limit per speaker) - Fish bowl and Business Showcase
	Chairperson adjourns meeting leaving 15 minutes for further member interaction and networking.
	To request 'the floor' (a turn to speak), the member must: a) raise their hand, b) be recognized by the Chairperson, c) stand to speak, and d) limit their time on the floor to two minutes.
	If, during General Announcements or Reports/Updates, a member has a question, they may request the floor, but only if the question or comment cannot wait until the "Comments, Questions & Suggestions" segment of the meeting. The Chairperson will use discretion in opening the floor during this time, to insure the meeting proceeds.
	When an agenda item is going to be up for 'action' (a vote), that will be stated so in the agenda. Only 'Action Items' will be voted on in meeting.
	Voting : An 'Action Item' will be presented. The floor will be opened. At the discretion of the Chairperson (as when comments become repetitive, or off track) the floor will be closed to further discussion; or at any time the Chairperson or any member may 'make a motion' .The Chairperson repeats the motion; calls for any further discussion. Any member, or the Chairperson may "Call for a vote". The Chairperson then asks for Aye/Nay.