Call to Order Determine that quorum, president, and secretary are present. No quorum (no business may be handled); no president (appoint a chair); no secretary (elect a secretary pro tem) Opening Ceremonies Some Societies include Pledge, Invocation, Inspirational Thought Approval of Minutes Adopted by general consent, but majority vote is fine Officer's Reports Heard in sequence as listed in the bylaws. Treasurer's Report is not voted upon. It is filed for audit. Minimal report is 4 numbers (i.e., Opening Balance, Income, Disbursements, Closing Balance) Approve payments Executive Board Report Call on them only if they have a report. Standing Committee Report Call on them only if they have a report. Heard in sequence as listed in the bylaws. Special Committee Report Call on them only if they have a report. Heard in sequence of oldest presented first Special Orders If established by a 2/3 vote, or an action is required by the bylaws for this specific meeting Unfinished Business / General Orders Do not ask if there is any unfinished business (President, secretary, and parliamentarian should know this.) All postponed motions go in General Orders. New Business Announcements and Good for the Order Adjournment Adopted by general consent, but majority vote is fine Program Included if relevant to the society's intentions.