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22 Cards in this Set
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What is Roberts Rules of Order |
Provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language. |
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In Robert’s Rules of Order, how is the conduct of business controlled? |
The conduct of ALL business is controlled by the general will of the whole membership-the right of the deliberate majority to decide. |
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What does Robert’s Rules of Order provide? |
Robert’s Rules of Order provides for constructive and democratic meetings, to help, not hinder, the business of assembly. |
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Robert’s Rules of Order Parliamentary Procedures are: |
Parliamentary Procedure is a set of rules for conduct at meetings, that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion. |
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Why are Parliamentary Procedures important? |
Parliamentary Procedures is important because it’s a time tested method of conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. It can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization. |
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What are the fixed order of business of Parliamentary Procedures? |
1. Call to order 2. Roll call of members present. 3. Reading of minutes of last meeting. 4. Officers reports. 5. Committee reports. 6. Special Orders. 7. Unfinished business. 8. New business. 9. Announcements. 10. Adjournment |
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What methods are used by brothers to express themselves in a Parliamentary Procedure? |
The method used by brothers to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. |
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What is a motion? |
A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue. Individuals can: call to order, second motions, debate motions and vote on motions. |
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What’s are the four types of motions? |
1. Main Motions 2. Subsidiary Motions 3. Privileged Motions 4 Incidental Motions. |
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What is the purpose of a Main Motion? |
The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion is on the floor, and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions. |
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What is the purpose of a Subsidiary Motion? |
Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is handled, and is voted on before a main motion. |
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What is the purpose of a Privileged Motions? |
Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special or important matters unrelated to pending business. |
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What is the purpose of an Incidental Motions? |
Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion. |
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What is The Laurel Wreath Award? |
The highest award available to a member of the fraternity for extra meritorious achievements that is at least national and international in scope and effect. |
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What is the Elder Watson Diggs Award? |
The second highest award available to a member of the fraternity for Meritorious achievement. |
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What is the Guy Levi’s Grant Award? |
Highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of the fraternity for Meritorious Achievement. |
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What is the Byron Kenneth Armstrong award? |
Highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of the fraternity for Academic Achievement. |
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Which three Founders completed the Coat of Arms, in 1913? |
Elder Watson Diggs, Byron Kenneth Armstrong and John Milton Lee, while they were pursuing employment at a hotel in Ft. Wayne IN. |
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What is Guid Right |
Guid Right is a National Service Program of Kappa Alpha Psi. |
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What is Guide Right |
Guide Right is a National Service Program of Kappa Alpha Psi. |
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When was Guide Right Conceived? |
Guid Right was conceived in 1922 by Leon W. Stewart, and suggested at the twelfth Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Guide Right became the fraternity’s National Service. |
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What is the purpose of Guide Right? |
The purpose of Guide right shall be inspirational, informational, and directional to high school and college students. |
