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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 140, Jan. 2009
Dear Parliamentarian  Vol.140  Jan. 2009 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, My organization (Alameda Co. Firefighters Assn. IAFF #55) currently uses Atwood's rules for meetings. My...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 141 Feb. 2009
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 141 Feb. 2009 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,       Our CCRs call for a yearly financial statement.  The By Laws call for...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 1 January '96
Answers to your Parliamentary Questions Listed below are different questions about parlimentary procedures answered by "Dear Parlimentarian" Dear Parlimentarian:     Someone in the organization asked the following: An ex-officio member of a committee by definition can be asked to leave the meeting of a committee at any time if the committee...
Published on June 18, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 10 October '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 10 October '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Readers, Before the column begins, I want to tell you about a new book that...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 100 July 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 100  July  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear The Parliamentarian:   The ladies club of which I am President has bylaws and the following...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 103 October '04
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 103  October '04 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, I am in a local union in the IAFF. We use Atwood's rules of...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 104 November '04
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 104  November '04 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Connie Brown wrote:   I ran an election meeting with a written ballot. The outcome of the...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 105 December '04
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 105  December '04 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Boyce & Jane Jones wrote:   Do you have or can you refer me to a web...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 109 April 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 109  April  2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. BELACITA@aol.com wrote:   Does the president of an organization have to turn the meeting to his V.P....
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 11 November '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 11 November '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. DEAR READERS, The first series of letters in the column this month is a classic example...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 110 May 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 110  May  2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. NaomiRM2@aol.com wrote:   The section of the bylaws of my organization regarding terms of office of certain...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 111 June 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 111  June  2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Virginia Barron wrote: I belong to a ladies organization, with bylaws, and one of the members...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 112 July 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 112  July  2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PROMT ANSWER.  REALLY APPRECIATE IT.  Jean ----- Original Message ----- Regina...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 113 August 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 113  August 2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Strum, Dennis wrote: I serve on a small non profit board that is undergoing some organizational and...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 114 Sept. 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 114  Sept. 2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,   Can a president of an association nominate himself for office again?   Carolyn  Dear Carolyn,    Has this...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 115 Oct. 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 115  Oct. 2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Hello Mr. McConnell,   I have a quick question and I'm wondering if you could give a...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 116 Nov. 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 116  Nov. 2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Fred Mabry wrote: Dear Parliamentarian,     I am the current Secretary for a non-profit agency.  During the...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 117 Dec. 2005
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 117  Dec. 2005 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Sir,   I have found your website to be quite informative, and I thank you for...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 118 Jan. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 118  Jan. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian  We have a committee and the chairman was not at the committee meeting and...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 119 Feb. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 119  Feb. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Hi, My question is, are we allowed to count the proxy votes along with the members...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 12 December '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 12 December '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net Dear Readers:  Have  “Dear Parlimentarian” sent to your e-mail box every month. You may subscribe to this column.  The cost is $5.00 per month or $60.00 a year. To subscribe call 1-800-532-4017 and we will e-mail you the column every....
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 120 March 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 120  March 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,  In public forum meeting, what order should these actions  come in...the Invocation, the Presentation...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 121 April 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 121  April 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Nancy LaFontaine wrote: Dear Sir:   We have a serious problem with a very hostile neighbor.  The Home...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 122 May 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 122  May 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions hoa@parli.com "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Paulette1627@aol.com wrote: Dear Sir:   EXTORTION!!!!   I found your web page to be very interesting.  I live in the...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 123 June 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 123  June  2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions hoa@parli.com "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,    I have recently been elected to a Board of Directors.  The Parliamentarian made...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 124 July 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 124  July  2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions hoa@parli.com "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Nancy LaFontaine wrote: Dear Mr. McConnell: I have become the V.P. of our Homeowners Association.  As a...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 125 August 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 125  August  2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions hoa@parli.com "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian:   The Souris Valley Humane Society (SVHS) recently voted to change the  term length for board...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 126 Sept. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 126  Sept. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Pizztpuppy@aol.com wrote:  I'm not sure if you can help me, I hope so, because I am...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 127 Oct. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 127  Oct. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Don Gillispie wrote: Hello, I am a member of a church that is governed by a Board...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 128 Nov. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 128  Nov. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Troy Marshall wrote: I have two questions, first one:  When voting in a board member, and...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 129 Dec. 2006
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 129  Dec. 2006 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. IFISHPAUL@aol.com wrote: Dear Parliamentarian, If an elected board votes 6-0 (one missing 1of the 7 member board...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 13 January '97
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 13 January '97   Dear Readers:  Have  “Dear Parlimentarian” sent to your e-mail box every month. You may subscribe to this column.  The cost is $5.00 per month or $60.00 a year. To subscribe call 1-800-532-4017 and we will e-mail you the column every. We take VISA, MC,...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 130 Jan. 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 130  Jan. 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Jorge Figueroa wrote: Dear Robert, I have a brother that lives in Detroit who, since he told...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 131 Feb. 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 131  Feb. 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, I'm having trouble finding an answer to a very basic question.   When homeowners associations...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 132 March 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 132  March 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. RALPHLOIS wrote: I NEED ADVISE AS TO THE RIGHTS OF A HOMEOWNER THAT IS REQUESTING TO VIEW...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 133 April 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 133  April 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. CClaraLee@aol.com wrote: How is a three way tie for president broken during the election process in...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 134 May 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 134  May 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Lavelle Ivy wrote: Can there be limitations on members bringing up new or old business at...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 135 June 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 135  June 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Fraley, Christian B wrote: I have recently purchased a home inside an "association" in Snohomish County. There was...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 136 July 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 136  July 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Charlene Hart wrote: Aloha, Robert and The Parliamentarian!   We are a homeowners' association on the Big Island...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 137 August 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 137  August 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, The current Board of Directors of our homeowners association has informed the membership that...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 138 Sept. 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 138  Sept. 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian   We live in a home owners’ assoc. We have a disabled vet. who lives...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 139 Oct. 2007
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 139  Oct. 2007 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Does correspondence addressed to the board of directors and received by the president or...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 14 February '97
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 14 February '97 Dear Readers:  Have  “Dear Parlimentarian” sent to your e-mail box every month. You may subscribe to this column.  The cost is $5.00 per month or $60.00 a year. To subscribe call 1-800-532-4017 and we will e-mail you the column every. We take VISA, MC,...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 142 Feb. 2011
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 142  Feb. 2011 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Question 1: Dear Parliamentarian,  Our By-Laws state a presence of 1/3 of the lots in our subdivision...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 142 March 2011
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 142  March 2011 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,   Our Treasurer submitted his Resignation at our Executive Board Meeting.  Our bylaws say any...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 143 April 2011
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 143 April 2011 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parliamentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. DEAR PARLIAMENTARIAN,    WE HELD A MEETING OF OUR HOA THE OTHER DAY.  THERE WAS TO BE...
Published on August 2, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 15 March '97
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 15 March '97 Dear Readers:      Have  “Dear Parlimentarian” sent to your e-mail box every month. You may subscribe to this column.  The cost is $5.00 per month or $60.00 a year. To subscribe call 1-800-532-4017 and we will e-mail you the column every month. We take...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 16 April '97
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 16 April '97 Dear Readers:  Have  “Dear Parlimentarian” sent to your e-mail box every month. You may subscribe to this column.  The cost is $5.00 per month or $60.00 a year. To subscribe call 1-800-532-4017 and we will e-mail you the column every month. We take VISA,...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 17 May, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 17 MAY, 1997 Dear Friends,     For advice on specific parliamentary questions, write to drvideo@comcast.net Question:     I used to attend some meetings for local municipalities. At the beginning of each meeting there was a simple consent agenda which contained everything that was thought to just need approval by...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 18 June, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 18 June, 1997 Dear Readers,     If you would like to read the entire "Parlimentarian Column" every month, please e-mail us at drvideo@netdirect.net for details. You can become a subscriber. The cost is just $60.00 a year and it will be sent to your e-mail address at...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 19 July, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 19 July, 1997 Dear Readers, This month there is a series of letters from one person about tryanny on the nominating committee. If you write and do not receive an answer from us, it is because we have not received the e-mail or your e-mail has been returned...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 2 February '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 2 February '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions mailto:drvideo@comcast.net Dear Parlimentarian:     In Oregon, it is possible to have special district to handle the problem of receiving and administrating tax dollars for a Fire and Rescue Dept. The district is subordinate to a County, State. The 5 member board...
Published on July 26, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 20 August, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 20 August, 1997 If you have specific questions about parliamentary procedure, e-mail me at drvideo@comcast.net.   John Ditzel wrote:   Hello! Could you direct me to someone that may be able to help with the following election quandary?  I've tried consulting the Rules, but the answer is not clear.    Thank You Very...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 21 September, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 21 September, 1997   Question: The Chair of our commission has requested that I edit motions; adding words that were not said and deleting words that WERE said. I refused. He's ticked. I still refuse. I told him I would not edit without a vote from the...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 23 November, 1997
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 23 November, 1997   Dear Readers, This year we have experimented with a subscription to the "Dear Parlimentarian" column.  We have decided that beginning in January 1998 the entire column will again be one page. Question: We are members of a Pony Baseball and Softball affiliated youth baseball organization...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 24 February 1998
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 24 February 1998   Dear Robert: Must motions made and passed at the annual meeting of a Homeowners Association in Florida be included in the minutes of that meeting in  their entirety? Oor can the secretary, who received a complete copy of  what the homeowners voted for,...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 25 March '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 25 March '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Please inform of the proper procedure when one party of a group refuses to...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 27 May '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 27  May '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Sir. I would your opinion on a point of order in the Robert's Rules of Order....
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 28 June '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 28  June '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: As treasurer of a state association with a large amount of money I was...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 29 July '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 29  July '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I am working with the Rules committee of a large organization that is trying...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 3 March '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 3 March '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parlimentarian:     At a recent meeting of a Provincial Association's Special General Meeting called to...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 30 August '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 30  August '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Could you clarify for me when the president of an organization is allowed to...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 31 September '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 31  September '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Editor’s Note: The following is an exchange between a e-mail writer and the Parliamentarian, whose comments...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 32 October '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 32  October '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Tim Cole wrote:   Dear Parlimentarian- Our college bylaws state that the dean of the college is an...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 33 November '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 33  November '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net   "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Gillette wrote: I have a question. Please let me know if/how we should pay for your...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 34 December '98
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 34  December '98 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings.   IAMAW143@aol.com wrote: If the bylaws and the int'l constitution of the organization are silent on filling...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 35 January '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 35  January '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Hello, favorite Parliamentarian! We have run into a situation in our office with regard to operating...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 36 February '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 36  February '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I am a member of Purdue Student Government and I am seeking guidance as...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 37 March '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 37  March '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Could you send information on the process of the "previous question" to pdimaano@abc.com thank you very...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 38 April '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 38  April '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings.   Dear Parliamentarian:   I am a faculty member at a university and am responsible for writing the...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 39 May '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 39  May '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net   "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Bill Murphy - eSun IR - Chelmsford wrote:   Dear Parliamentarian, I have two brief questions... First, some background... I...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 4 April '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 4 April '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parlimentarian:     At a recent city council meeting the mayor made a statement that "as...
Published on July 31, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 40 June '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 40  June '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net   "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. AllenAFS@aol.com wrote: Our organization had a committee review the bylaws for revision. Instead of making many...
Published on August 1, 2012

Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 41 July '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 41  July '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I hope you can help our board with these questions: Can a vote taken...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 42 August '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 42  August '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. HERE’S WHAT JERRY FAY SAYS ABOUT OUR COLUMN ON BYLAWS: Thank you for your newsletter. It...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 43 Sept. '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 43  Sept. '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I am hoping you can answer a question for me. At our last board...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 44 Oct. '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 44  Oct. '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, At an annual business meeting held during a convention, the chair made a ruling...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 45 Nov. '99
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 45  Nov. '99 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I am looking for information on electing new officers according to Robert's Rules of...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 46 Dec. 1999
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 46  Dec. 1999 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: My organization uses Roberts Rules as the official Parliamentary guide. Is there a condensed...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 47 Jan. 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 47  Jan. 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Can you tell me if information at open board meetings is confidential to people...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 48 Feb. 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 48  Feb. 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Are people grandfathered under old by-laws? If a person takes a leave of absence...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 49 March 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 49  March 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: We are seeking a professional opinion as to the distinction and difference between a...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 5 May '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 5 May '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parlimentarian:,     I tried to find some information on Ad Hoc committees in my Robert's...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 50 April 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 50  April 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian We are an Improvement District which has been described as being an extension of...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 51 May 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 51  May 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian I can't find the answer in my summary of Parliamentary Procedure concerning motions. Maybe...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 52 June 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 52  June 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I'd like to find information concerning the founder of an organization. 1. What power does...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 56 October 2000
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 56  October 2000 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, I read with interest and horror the experience you had with your first Homeowners...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 59 Jan. 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 59  Jan. 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, I was a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians in college. However, my intense...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 6 June '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 6 June '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. NOTE TO THOSE WHO WRITE “DEAR Parlimentarian”: There have been many requests for answers to...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 60 Feb. 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 60  Feb. 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: In my reading, the only places where I find references to the use of...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 61 March 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 61  March 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, 1. The Chair of a Committee that follows Robert's rules forms the agenda of...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 62 April 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 62  April 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I just have a quick questions that I cannot find an answer to in...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 63 May 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 63  May 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, My question involves the nomination and election of officers in a State non-profit organization.Our...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 64 June 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 64  June 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: During a motion, there is always someone stating they have an unreadiness to what...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 65 July 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 65  July 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: We just had a board meeting with the newly elected members. Two people who...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 66 August 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 66  August 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian, In reading your articles, it seems to me a lot of the issues that...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 67 September 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 67  September 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: The basics of how to amend a motion -- how to discuss one, etc....
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 68 October 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 68  October 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: Maybe you can help me on. recently a decision was made that I feel...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 69 November 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 69  November 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parimentarian: I am unable to find data on what a proxy maybe used for. For...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 7 July '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 7 July '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Readers, A special note: I try very hard to answer every e-mail message that I...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 70 December 2001
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 70  December 2001 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian:   I need some information on the following situation at the church I attend....
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 71 January 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 71  January 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: At a recent homeowner's association Board of Directors election meeting, several signed proxies, each...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 72 February 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 72  February 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Here is a comment from someone that filled out one of our guest registrations on...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 73 March 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 73  March 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. chambebj wrote:         Dear Sir,         I noticed that you were open to questions on your website....
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 74 April 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 74  April 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. ArtFanfare@aol.com wrote:         Hi - I have a question which I don't know how to handle...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 75 May 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 75  May 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Heather Miller wrote:         Dear Parlimentarian:          My husband is a Fire Fighter with and is having...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 76 June 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 76  June 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian         A motion was on the table, the vote was 3 yes, 2 no...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 77 July 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 77  July 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Anne Marie wrote: To Whom It May Concern, I am a condominium owner and one of...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 78 August 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 78  August 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian,  I've just been reading through your book some more, the section on managing meetings,...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 79 Sept. 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 79  Sept. 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Al Graham wrote: HI, I would very much appreciate your opinion on the following: A Finance Committee Report...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 8 August '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 8 August '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Readers: In this month’s column we have the following questions:     Bylaws     Approval of the minutes...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 80 Oct. 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 80  Oct. 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. DeeBeeDub@aol.com wrote:   As an Advisor in a meeting, is it proper for the Advisor to make...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 81 Nov. 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 81  Nov. 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Brock Harris wrote: Dear Parliamentarian I am in a fraternity at the university of Idaho and had...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 82 Dec. 2002
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 82  Dec. 2002 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Kenneth Moorman wrote: I am unsure if you are still answering parliamentary questions;  I saw on the...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 83 Jan. 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 83  Jan. 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. AllWrappedUp76@aol.com wrote: Dear Parliamentarian: We recently had an annual meeting with no Quarum . We are 80...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 84 Feb. 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 84  Feb. 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Diane Norland wrote:   It was great to find this site!  Thank you.   At our church's Annual Meeting,...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 85 March 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 85  March 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. John Lapp wrote: Dear Parliamentarian, I am on the Nominating Committee for a large organization which has...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 86 April 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 86  April 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Roger D. Erwin, Attorney at Law wrote: Dear Parliamentarian,  I am the past president of a non-profit...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 87 May 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 87  May 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. McCubbins Farm wrote: Hello Mr. McConnell, My name is Josh McCubbins and I am in the process...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 88 June 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 88  June 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parliamentarian: I desire an opinion on a resignation issue.  If a person submits a letter...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 89 July 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 89  July 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Gyroj4b@aol.com wrote:   Dear Parliamentarian, our club operates on the Sturgis Rules. Our bylaws require the treasurer...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 9 September '96
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 9 September '96 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Parlimentarian,     We have a situation not covered by our Bylaws to which an opinion...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 90 August 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 90  August 2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Heaven2Utopia@aol.com wrote: Dear Parliamentarian, What is the correct way to address the chairman who is a woman: ...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 91 Sept. 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 91  Sept.  2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. CROESKE342@aol.com wrote: Dear Parliamentarian: I am adjutant of a Veterans Organization and the membership at the July...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 93 Nov. 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 93  Nov.  2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Hello Parliamentaeian,  I am writing for a simple answer to the situation outlined below. I was...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 94 Dec. 2003
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 94  Dec.  2003 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Sally Allen wrote:   To whom it may concern: I am the current president of a non-profit, 501(c)(3)...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 95 Jan. 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 95  Jan.  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Bowers, Camille O. wrote:   Hello - I have written you in the past and you helped...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 96 Feb. 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 96  Feb.  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Bowers, Camille O. wrote: The Parliamentarian -- I know I seem like a pain, but I've...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 97 March 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 97  March  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Ann Wade wrote: I'm a new parliamentarian. I need advice ASAP. Meeting Sunday. Problem: 1. We have a Cotillion scheduled...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 98 May 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 98  May  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Kumar Nochur wrote:   Dear Mr. McConnell, I am the Secretary of a community group in the Boston...
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Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 99 June 2004
Dear Parliamentarian Vol. 99  June  2004 Answers to your Parliamentary Questions drvideo@comcast.net "Dear Parlimentarian" is written by the author of Parliamentary Procedures Made Simple: The Basics, an 80 minute video that tells how to have better meetings. Dear Naomi,     If the ex officio member is a member of the organization, he has...
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