Re: Examples of delegate bodies using something other than Robert's Rules?

2007-09-23 Thread Bui K. Petersen
Hi Christine, Many organizations are mandated through their constitution to use Robert's Rules for their decision making. I have found that Robert's Rules can be a lot more "pleasant" and workable when they are not being used too strictly. For example, it is often a lot easier to discuss an is

needing catchy quotes on OST's efficacy in Russian-speaking world

2007-09-23 Thread Raffi Aftandelian
Dear colleagues, As Elena Marchuk wrote to the list a few weeks back the OST User's Guide is set to see the printed page in the language of Leskov, Pushkin, and, well (for better or worse), Pelevin. The publisher is seeking quotes for the book's marketing materials regarding the efficacy of OST,

Re: Examples of delegate bodies using something other than Robert's Rules?

2007-09-23 Thread Dr. Mario C. Barbiere
Hi Christine: It is my understanding that Robert's Rules is for use to conduct a meeting, i.e., protocols of when to vote, what kind of vote is required, etc. The application of the rule in its true form or on occasion to varying degrees, is traditionally done at Board of Education or Town

Examples of delegate bodies using something other than Robert's Rules?

2007-09-23 Thread Christine Whitney Sanchez
Hi All, I'm in conversation with a large membership organization about using participatory methods at their delegate convention. For the past 50 conventions they have used Robert's Rules of Order for their decision making. They fully realize just how tedious and antiquated a process that is and