Self-Paced Course – Newly Elected Survival Guide

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?

To illuminate board service so you can participate fully in meetings of your board, council, or committee

$47 for 30-day enrollment. To register a group, contact our office here.

 

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Were you recently elected or appointed to a city council, school board, or nonprofit board? Are you unfamiliar with the jargon used on boards? Do you feel shy about speaking up or making motions? Get the light and insight you need with our Newly Elected Survival Guide.

This course will prepare you to take an active part in discussion and decision-making, make motions, and assert your rights if you need to. Lots of information packed into an enjoyable and lively course.

AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

  • Describe how the authority of the group is more important than any one individual, even the chair.
  • List four fundamental guidelines.
  • Make motions and amendments.
  • Assert your rights if necessary.

THE COURSE CONTAINS

  • a recorded video – 52 minutes
  • PDFs giving key content
  • lessons with blog entries and reference PDFs

BONUS!

After enrolling in this course, you will receive coupon codes good for

  • 10% off any Live Zoom Workshop, and
  • free enrollment in our email course, "Quick Introduction to Robert's Rules."

Course Content

INTRODUCTION
Getting started
CURRICULUM
RECORDING
Getting started
What is the chain of command?
Newly elected? 6 key questions for success
Duty of care
Rights and responsibilities of the member
Role of the chair
A paradox: the chair is not in charge of the meeting
11 duties of the chair
When does chair discuss and vote?
If the chair is being a bully
Removing the chair
For everyone
Follow four fundamental guidelines
Inappropriate remarks on nonprofit boards
Point of Order and Appeal: the heart of democracy
Rights of ordinary members at board meetings
Removing a board director
CONCLUSION
Reference materials
Next steps