Writing Resolutions January 21, 2017 Gary Minadeo Parliamentarian happy2help@att.net 440-840-6164

The Plan Introductions Class Objective References Practice: Let’s Write a Resolution Questions Wrap Up

Introductions Gary Minadeo Current Department Parliamentarian Current Dynamic Ninth District Finance Officer Past Post 7, Lake County, and Ninth District Commander Army, 1974-1999 Math/Engineering Teacher at Cleveland High School, 1999-Present Your Turn Name Post and Position Service One Takeaway from this Class

Class Objectives Understand the Reason for Writing a Resolution Bring an Issue for Vote Formal Package of Reason and Action Understand the Format More Formal than a Motion A Preamble (the Facts) A Resolving Section (the Action) Understand the Submission Process Built by Person or Committee Approved by Post, County, District, then finally Convention

References 2016 Officers Guide, Pages 144-146 Resolution Guide from National Web Site

Practice and Questions A Resolution in Front of the Ohio House A District Resolution A Post Resolution Let’s Put One Together

Resolution to Adjourn to the Bar WHEREAS, it has been one helluva a long day; WHEREAS, we have only had water in the classrooms; WHEREAS, we have become parched; WHEREAS, ; the bar is a mere 15 steps away from the room, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Resolutions class meeting in good order from 1600-1645, on the Ohio of the Crown Plaza -------- that, we adjourn and go to the bar.

Wrap Up Resolutions are Simply Motions Packaged Formally with all of the Supporting Facts Included. Build the Conclusion First in the Resolved Section and the List of Supporting Facts in the Preamble Last. Have One Person or a Committee Expert in Building Resolutions One Person or a Committee to Form the Resolution. Approve from Post through the Commands to National Convention. QUESTIONS

Have a Great Conference and 2017: Be Quota! Gary Minadeo happy2help@att.net 440-840-6164