CHAPTER XXV. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Parliamentary Law— Definition............................................................................................................ 59 Order of Business........................................................................................................................... 59 Main Motion.................................................................................................................................... 59 Subsidiary Motions......................................................................................................................... 59 Withdraw a Motion.......................................................................................................................... 60 Qualifications for a Good Presiding Officer........................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER XXVI. PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE Protocol in Relation to Meetings......................................................................................................... 61 Protocol in Receiving Lines.............................................................................................................. 61 Protocol in Seating.......................................................................................................................... 61 Protocol in Introductions from the Head Table....................................................................................... 61 Tips for Treatment of Guest Speakers................................................................................................. 61 Protocol for Visiting BPW Officials..................................................................................................... 62 Head Table Seating......................................................................................................................... 62 Introductions.................................................................................................................................. 62
APPENDIX A— SAMPLE FORMS Record Maintenance Form................................................................................................................ 63 Sample State Convention Income Report............................................................................................ 64 Handbook / Bylaws Order Form........................................................................................................... 65 LO Treasurer Information Form.......................................................................................................... 65 Sample— Registration Card— Interim Board............................................................................................ 66 Sample— Registration Card— State Convention...................................................................................... 66 Credential Cards— State Convention Delegate and Non-Voting Cards....................................................... 67 Credential Committee Report............................................................................................................. 68 Credential Tally— State Convention.................................................................................................... 69 Expense Voucher............................................................................................................................ 70 Official Data Form for Candidates for State Office................................................................................. 71 Sample Interim Board Registration Form............................................................................................. 72 Sample State Convention Registration Form........................................................................................ 73 Report of Election Committee............................................................................................................. 74 New Member Dues Form................................................................................................................... 75 Renewal / Reinstatement Member Dues Form....................................................................................... 76 Membership Application............................................................................................................... 77 Secondary Membership Notification............................................................................................. 78 Membership Transfer Form......................................................................................................... 78
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