1. Horticulture 1.02 Mrs. Schratwieser

2. Main Objectives of Parliamentary Law 1 motion at a time (item of business) – Prevents confusion Extends courtesy to everyone – Recognized to speak Majority Rules – Unpopular ideas are not adopted Rights of the minority are protected – Everyone gets to have a say and vote

3. Main Objectives of Parliamentary Law Formal, Organized meeting using well-defined set of rules Roberts Rules of Order Chairman presides using gavel as symbol of authority – Fair and impartial unless they have relinquished the duties of the chair

4. Agenda Prepared and passed out before the meeting List of what will be discussed at the meeting

5. Motion To present a “new idea” “I move….” – I move to have pizza at our next meeting.” Must be seconded, discussed and voted on.

6. Amendment Change how motion states 3 ways: add words, take out words, substitute

7. Majority One more than ½ of members Can be determined by a voice vote Use a counted vote if it is to close to call

8. Minority Less than half ? Out of 100 “Yes!” 49 “You are correct!”

9. Quorum 2/3 of the total membership present Needed for certain motions/abilities (Previous Question, Suspend the Rules)

10. Abilities in Parli-Pro Main Motion Amendment Division of the house Refer to Committee Previous Question Point of Order Suspend the Rules Rescind Lay on the table Remove from the table Adjourn

11. Main Motion 1 on the floor at a time Steps to make a main motion: – Address the presiding officer – Receive recognition to speak – State “I move….” Requires a 2 nd (enough interest to entertain it) Debatable, amendable (Discussion) Requires a vote (majority) Chair announces result of vote (1 tap of gavel)

12. Amendments Change the way a motion states Requires a 2 nd Debatable, amendable Requires a majority vote

13. Division of the House Called for immediately after announcing outcome of a voice vote Get a counted vote (Not Voice) (show of hands, standing, etc)

14. Refer to a Committee Requires a 2 nd Debatable, amendable Requires a majority vote “gather more information (dates, $, location)” Committee appointed by President – Duties, number on committee (at least), when to report back to members

15. Lay on the Table (motion) Discuss at a later time Requires a second Not debatable Not amendable Requires a majority vote

16. Remove from the table Discuss a motion from another meeting (previously tabled) Requires a second Not debatable Not amendable Requires a majority vote

17. Previous Question To stop discussion/debate Requires a 2nd Not debatable or amendable Requires a 2/3 majority vote

18. Point of Order Corrects a mistake used in parli-pro “Rise to a point of order”

19. Suspend the Rules Temporarily suspend to rules in constitution/bylaws Requires second Not debatable Not amendable Requires a 2/3 majority votes

20. Rescind Nulls a formerly passed motion Requires a second Debatable Amendable

21. Adjourn Close/end meeting Requires a second Not debatable Not amendable Requires a majority

22. Discussion Members have opportunity to discuss pros/cons of a main motion

23. Voting 2 kinds – Majority, 2/3 majority 4 Methods 1.Voice vote 2.Visual vote (standing, raising of hands) 3.Roll Call 4.Ballot

24. Public Speaking 3 Types 1.Informative (providing information) 2.Persuasive (change or sway your mind) 3.Extemporaneous (Impromptu) – little to no preparation

25. Three parts of speech: Introduction (grabs audiences attention) Body (main points arranged in logical order) Conclusion (summarize the main points)

26. Preparing & Writing a Speech  Purpose  Audience  Occasion

27. Topics Interesting to you You are knowledgeable about topic Interest audience Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words Use a variety of sources Create outline Don’t use slang Enthusiastic, eye contact, hand gestures

28. Parli Game Make your card to win