Monthly Archives: September 2017
Taking Care of Business #7: Adjournment
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
Every good thing must come to an end, and a meeting is no exception. A motion to adjourn a meeting: May not interrupted another speaker Requires a second May not be debated May not be amended…
Taking Care of Business #6: The Old, The New, and the Unfinished
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
Business… that’s really what a meeting is all about. It is an opportunity for a group of people (in this case 4-H club members) to gather to conduct business. Unfinished (Old) Business: The correct term…
Taking Care of Business #5: Treasurer’s Reports
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
The club treasurer has the important job of assisting club leaders with taking care of the club’s money, bank accounts, and other financial efforts. The treasurer prepares a written version of the report before the…
Taking Care of Business #4: Secretary’s Minutes
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
“The secretary will now read the minutes of our previous meeting.” Being a secretary is hard work. But there are some things you can teach your 4-H club secretary to make his or her life…
Taking Care of Business #3: Icebreakers
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
As a child there were four words that never failed to strike fear in my heart when I heard them… “Everyone, find a partner!” I’m talking cold sweats… every time! And you know what- as…
Taking Care of Business #2: Meeting Openers
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
I always say I can generally tell within the first minute of meeting someone if I’m really going to like them or not. I can’t put my finger on it. I can’t explain it. I just…
Getting Down to Business #1: AGENDAS
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
Journey back with me, to a time long, long ago…back when there were still 9 planets… I was participating in an Officer Training program for newly elected District 4-H Council Officers. Our guest speaker was…