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Enrichment and Inspiration for Beta Sigma Phi Sisters from Marilyn Ross
 

 

Pledge Training Manual - Chapter 2 - STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER PROCEDURE

 
 
Chapter Procedure . . .

This chapter is so-o-o important! Please use as a reference your BOOK OF BETA SIGMA PHI (pages 36-39 & 42-44). This study touches on parliamentary procedure used in BSP chapters and outlines the duties of chapter officers. The information presented will give you NEEDED understanding of how the chapter functions.

 

   

Study Questions

 
    1.

List the 4 purposes of using parliamentary procedure:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

 
    2.

To use parliamentary law effectively it must be regarded as ____________________________ used in the ______________________________________ possible.


 
    3.

In chapter meetings of BSP, is there ever a need or desire to be so formal that spontaneity of spirit is dampened?    Yes   or   No


 
    4.

What is the proper motion if action is to be taken in regard to any committee report?


 
    5.

All business transacted by a chapter is brought before the chapter in 1 of 2 ways. Please state them.

(1)

(2)

 
    6.

What are the 2 kinds of motions? Explain the difference.

(1)

(2)

 
    7.

If you wish to propose a motion, what are your beginning words?


 
    8.

Who seconds a motion?


 
    9.

Should the chapter president ask if there is any discussion on the motion?


 
  10.

After discussion, the president asks, "___________________________?"


 
  11.

What 3 things are done after the vote?

(1)
(2)
(3)
 
  12.

It is not necessary for a motion to be well thought out before it is made nor is it necessary to include all items integral to its completion.
  True   or   False


 
  13.

The effectiveness of a motion depends on _______________________________________ _______________________________________.


 
  14.

Please state 5 ways of voting:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
 
  15.

When voting by ballot, when does the president vote?


 
  16.

If voting by roll call, when is the president's name called?


 
  17.

When voting with show of hands, when does the president vote?


 
  18.

Is the voting procedure the same in city council as in a chapter?
   Yes   or   No


 
  19.

Can you change your vote?
   If so, when?


 
  20.

Please list (briefly, in your own words) duties of the President.



 
  21.

The duties of the Vice President include:



 
  22.

Duties of the Extension Officer are:



 
  23.

What responsibilities does the Recording Secretary have?



 
  24.

The Corresponding Secretary?



 
  25.

The Treasurer?



 
  26.

When do chapter elections take place?


 
  27.

How many officers should a chapter elect?


 
  28.

If an officer moves away or becomes inactive, how is the vacancy filled?


 
  29.

Who composes the Executive Board of a chapter?


 
  30.

Should the Executive Board meet regularly?    Yes   or   No

If Yes, why?

If No, why not?

 
  31.

On what matters does the Executive Board make decisions?


 
  32.

How may a decision of the Executive Board be changed?


 
  33.

Are the Opening & Closing Rituals considered part of the Order of Business?


 
  34.

State the importance of the MEMBER INTEREST SURVEY.


 
  35.

How are nominations made for electing chapter officers?


 
  36.

Are city council representatives elected?


 
  37.

Who is eligible to nominate others for office?


 
  38.

Does a nomination need to be seconded?


 
  39.

By what means of voting are chapter officers elected?


 
  40.

What are blank ballots?


 
 
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