Barbara Campbell - The Everything Roberts Rules Book: All you need to organize and conduct a meeting

THE EVERYTHING ROBERT'S RULES BOOK

All you need to organize and conduct a meeting

Barbara Campbell

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J I H G F E D

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Campbell, Barbara

The everything Robert's rules book / Barbara Campbell.

p. cm.

(An everything series book)

ISBN 1-59337-124-1

ISBN 978-1-60550-470-4 (EPUB)

1. Parliamentary practice. I. Robert, Henry M. (Henry Martyn), 18371923.

Robert's rules of order. II. Title. III. Series: Everything series.

JF515.C295 2004

060.42 dc22

2004002397

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Dear Reader,

Looking for an easy-to-understand, user-friendly way to make leading or participating in meetings, conferences, or seminars less challenging? The Everything Robert's Rules Book is just the book for you!

I've witnessed hundreds of meetings where Robert's Rules have been used, from governing bodies such as city councils and zoning boards to nonprofit organizations to social clubs and fraternal organizations to well, you name it! Robert's Rules of Order have been used for more than a hundred years to provide a parliamentary procedure that is fair, orderly, and effective.

If you're looking over this book, chances are you'll be taking part in a meeting. The Everything Robert's Rules Book has been designed to introduce you to basic information you'll need to be an effective leader or participant. Real-life examples will be used and quick and easy tips offered to make this a stress-free introduction to Robert's Rules of Order, the most popular parliamentary procedure used not only in the United States but worldwide.

I hope you find the book informative and take it along to your next function for a convenient reference. And whatever your role there whether it's as a participant or a leader I wish you great success!

Sincerely,