$90.00
This program is designed to provide a working knowledge of parliamentary procedure as described in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), 11th Edition, and to prepare individuals to take the Membership Exam of the National Association of Parliamentarians (optional). Organization leaders, members, teachers and students enjoy slideshows, simple explanations, handouts, teaching instructions, and simulations, to create an engaging learning experience.
Description
Learn how to start an organization, club or society, or improve your existing group with better procedures.
“It is difficult to find another branch of knowledge where a small amount of study produces such great results in increased efficiency in a country where the people rule, as in parliamentary law.” —Henry M. Robert
This program is designed to provide a working knowledge of parliamentary procedure as described in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), 11th Edition, and to prepare individuals to take the Membership Exam of the National Association of Parliamentarians (optional).
Organization leaders, members, teachers and students enjoy slideshows, simple explanations, handouts, teaching instructions, and simulations, to create an engaging learning experience.
How to Use This Program
Organization leaders, members, teachers and students can all use this program. Each session can be used as a stand-alone training, so users can select the topic they need at any given time. Sessions 1-9 can also be taught as a course for all members. Sessions 10-12 are for group leader training. Slideshows, simple explanations, handouts, teaching instructions, and simulations are provided, so create an engaging learning experience.
The Parliamentary Procedure Training Program covers the following topics:
- The value of using good procedures
- Steps for making and processing motions
- How to conduct different forms of voting
- Writing and revising bylaws
- Officer elections and duties
- How to record meeting minutes
- Holding efficient meetings
- Creating and using committees
- Writing and Adopting Resolutions
- Creating a new group with an effective Mass meeting strategy
- Information management and communication
- Creating and maintaining policies and Procedures
- Managing group finances
Teaching Overview and Instructions
Use this program to teach students.
This course is designed to provide basic working knowledge of parliamentary procedure as described in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), 11th Edition, and to prepare students to take the Membership Exam of the National Association of Parliamentarians. Teachers and students must each have their own copy of the official 11th Edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised. Instruction works well for ages 12 to adult.
Teacher Preparation – complete these items prior to teaching each session
- Read the introductory paragraph for that session’s subject matter.
- Complete the RONR reading.
- Complete the specific preparations for that session.
Recommended Session Order
Although each session can be taught as a stand-alone class, the following order is most effective for the student. Feel free to skip any sessions that don’t apply to your students.
Session One
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure and RONR
How to Make a Motion
Forms and Rules for Voting
Session Two
Ranking of Motions: Subsidiary and Privileged
Session Three
Rules of Assembly
How to Write Bylaws
Session Four
Officer Training
How to Take Minutes
Session Five
The Order of Business in a Meeting
Meeting Simulation
Session Six
Incidental Motions
Session Seven
Committees
Session Eight
Writing and Making Resolutions: A “How To” Guide
Session Nine
The Mass Meeting and Meetings to Organize a Society
Session Ten
Communication
Session Eleven
Policies and Procedures
Session Twelve
Group Finances
