Sunday, May 7, 2017

Using Your Gavel


Here are some tips from Robert's Rules of Order on How to Use the Gavel in Your Club Meeting:


One Gavel Tap
  - used to inform members to be seated
  - used to announce the results of a vote or outcome of decision
  - used to adjourn the meeting

Two Gavel Taps
  - the presiding officer taps the gavel twice to call the meeting to order

Three Gavel Taps
  - the use / purpose is typically assigned within the organization.
  - in most instances, it is used to instruct members to stand up.