1. Writing Resolutions January 21, 2017
Gary Minadeo
Parliamentarian

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

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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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 , on the Ohio of the Crown Plaza that, we adjourn and go to the bar.

8. 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

9. Have a Great Conference and 2017: Be Quota!
Gary Minadeo