The Complete Idiot's Guide to Robert's Rules, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback))

The whens, hows and whys of keeping order.

Robert's Rules have long been the ultimate guide for running meetings and outlining procedures. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Robert's Rules, Second Edition, teaches readers everything from the ladder of motions to how to use Robert's Rules for any size or type of meeting or political caucus.

•This book includes sample minutes, a sample agenda, and scripts for every type of meeting situation

•Includes a complete reproduction of Sylvester's "Basics of Parliamentary Procedure," a handy guide based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, as an appendix

•Gives readers a practical one-stop shop in the category-they can buy one book and get a copy of the rules and a book on how to use them

Nancy Sylvester is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, a Certified Professional Parliamentarian, and a Certified Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure, making her one of only 19 in the country with her level of designations. She is currently the National Parliamentarian for the National Association of Parliamentarians. She is a professor emeritus at Rock Valley College in Illinois, and an active speaker at conferences and seminars. She has appeared in The New York Times, Meeting Professional magazine, Successful Meetings magazine, and Mastering Meetings from 3M.