MOTIONS WORKSHOP

How to Write a Winning Motion There are 3 critical parts of the motion that has to be written clearly –The motion –The background –The fiscal impact There are 3 critical parts of the motion that has to be written clearly –The motion –The background –The fiscal impact

The Motion Complete –Must stand on its own as a complete motion Concise –Provide only the information Clear –Use clear, plain language Complete –Must stand on its own as a complete motion Concise –Provide only the information Clear –Use clear, plain language

Example The ABC Chapter moves that Society Presidents must now wear ABC Senators away jerseys (with no numbers or names on the back) at every social function at the ASHRAE winter meeting.

The Background Answers as many of the questions that the author can anticipate Bullet points More details is better than too few No limit on length Answers as many of the questions that the author can anticipate Bullet points More details is better than too few No limit on length

Example The President has a limited wardrobe He / She should be easily identified The ABC Senators’ jersey is as good a team to support as any. The President has a limited wardrobe He / She should be easily identified The ABC Senators’ jersey is as good a team to support as any.

Fiscal Impact Be detailed Support your math Anticipate all costs... List no-cost items Be detailed Support your math Anticipate all costs... List no-cost items

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