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Robert's Rules of Order

By: Henry Martyn Robert

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Excerpt: ...in preserving order. If the chairman has even the appearance of being a partisan, he loses much of his ability to control those who are on the opposite side of the question. The unfortunate habit many chairmen have of constantly speaking upon questions before the assembly, even interrupting the member who has the floor, is unjustified by either the common parliamentary law, or the practice of Congress. One who expects to take an active part in debate should never accept the chair. "It is a general rule, in all deliberative assemblies, that the presiding officer shall not participate in the debate, or other proceedings, in any other capacity than as such officer. He is only allowed, therefore, to state matters of fact within his knowledge; to inform the assembly on points of order or the course of proceeding, when called upon for that purpose, or when he finds it necessary to do so; and on appeals from his decision on questions of order, to address the assembly in debate." Cushing's Manual, page 106. "Though the Speaker chairman may of right speak to matters of order and be first heard, he is restrained from speaking on any other subject except where the assembly have occasion for facts within his knowledge; then he may, with their leave, state the matter of fact." Jefferson's Manual, sec. xvii, and Barclay's "Digest of the Rules and Practice of the House of Representatives, U. S.," page 195. The chairman should not only be familiar with parliamentary usage, and set the example of strict conformity to it, but he should be a === Page 85 ============================================================ man of executive ability, capable of controlling men; and it should never be forgotten, that, to control others, it is necessary to control one's self. An excited chairman can scarcely fail to cause trouble in a meeting. A chairman will often find himself perplexed with the difficulties attending his position, and in such cases he will do well to heed the...

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0515017019

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Remaking the World

Adventures in Engineering

By: Henry Petroski

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Remaking the World

Adventures in Engineering

By: Henry Petroski

This collection of informative and pleasurable essays by Henry Petroski elucidates the role of engineers in shaping our environment in countless ways, big and small. In Remaking the World Petroski gravitates this time, perhaps, toward the big: the English Channel tunnel, the Panama Canal, Hoover Dam, the QE2, and the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, now the tallest buildings in the world. He profiles Charles Steinmetz, the genius of the General Electric Company; Henry Martyn Robert, a military engineer who created Robert's Rules of Order; and James Nasmyth, the Scotsman whose machine tools helped shape nineteenth-century ocean and rail transportation. Petroski sifts through the fossils of technology for cautionary tales and remarkable twists of fortune, and reminds us that failure is often a necessary step on the path to new discoveries. He explains soil mechanics by way of a game of "rock, scissors, paper," and clarifies fundamental principles of engineering through the spokes of a Ferris wheel. Most of all, Henry Petroski continues to celebrate the men and women whose scrawls on the backs of envelopes have immeasurably improved our world.

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Vintage

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0307773205

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Robert’s Rules of Order, and Why It Matters for Colleges and Universities Today

By: Henry Martyn Robert,Christopher P. Loss

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Robert’s Rules of Order, and Why It Matters for Colleges and Universities Today

By: Henry Martyn Robert,Christopher P. Loss

Introduction: The organization man -- Editor's Note -- Robert's Rules of Order: Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies.

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Princeton University Press

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0691222843

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An Engineer's Alphabet

Gleanings from the Softer Side of a Profession

By: Henry Petroski

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An Engineer's Alphabet

Gleanings from the Softer Side of a Profession

By: Henry Petroski

Written by America's most famous engineering storyteller and educator, this abecedarium is one engineer's selection of thoughts, quotations, anecdotes, facts, trivia and arcana relating to the practice, history, culture and traditions of his profession. The entries reflect decades of reading, writing, talking and thinking about engineers and engineering, and range from brief essays to lists of great engineering achievements. This work is organized alphabetically and more like a dictionary than an encyclopedia. It is not intended to be read from first page to last, but rather to be dipped into, here and there, as the mood strikes the reader. In time, it is hoped, this book should become the source to which readers go first when they encounter a vague or obscure reference to the softer side of engineering.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139505300

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Robert's Rules Of Order

By: Henry M. Robert

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Robert's Rules Of Order

By: Henry M. Robert

Originally published as a slim document in 1896, General Henry M. Robert's classic guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings has sold close to five million copies in nine editions. The only book containing the completely developed Robert's Rules of Order subject matter, this latest edition will continue the book's reputation as the gold standard of meeting procedure for parliamentarians and novice club presidents and members alike. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the past decade's technological advances and usage, this tenth edition contains new information on how to conduct meetings over the Internet, on phone and video conference calls, and with members in absentia. The best book from which to learn all about running and taking an effective part in meetings, General Robert's gift of order is as indispensable now as it was a century ago.

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073820384X

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21st Century Robert's Rules of Order

By: Henry Martyn Robert,Laurie Rozakis,Princeton Language Institute

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21st Century Robert's Rules of Order

By: Henry Martyn Robert,Laurie Rozakis,Princeton Language Institute

Covers seminars, teleconferencing, and e-mail, fax, and modem communications.

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Dell

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0440217229

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Robert's Rules of Order

The Original Manual for Assembly Rules, Business Etiquette, and Conduct

By: Henry Robert

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Robert's Rules of Order

The Original Manual for Assembly Rules, Business Etiquette, and Conduct

By: Henry Robert

Robert’s Rules of Order was originally published in 1876, as a guide for groups when they met to maximize the efficiency of their meetings and conduct their business in an orderly fashion. The book highlights how to properly motion for an argument or change, and the subsequent steps required for a motion to pass. Additionally, it elaborates on decorum, etiquette, voting procedures, positions within the group, and more. With a new foreword by Chris MacDonald, author of The Business Ethics Blog, this edition is sure to provide readers with the most comprehensive version of Robert’s classic guide. It’s sure to make meetings run more smoothly, and help whatever your cause achieve greater success.

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Simon and Schuster

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1945186410

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition

By: Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H Honemann,Thomas J Balch,Daniel E. Seabold,Shmuel Gerber

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition

By: Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H Honemann,Thomas J Balch,Daniel E. Seabold,Shmuel Gerber

A short, concise and user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure Originally published in 1876, General Henry M. Robert's guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings has sold over six million copies in eleven editions. Robert's Rules of Order is the book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick document can find themselves lost-and delayed-while trying to locate the most important rules. The solution? Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief. Written by the same authorship team behind the officially sanctioned Robert's Rules of Order, this short and user-friendly edition takes readers through the rules most often needed at meetings--from debates to amendments to nominations. With sample dialogues and a guide to using the complete edition, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief is the essential handbook for parliamentary proceedings.

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1541751124

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 2nd edition

By: Henry M. III Robert,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 2nd edition

By: Henry M. III Robert,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch

The 1990, ninth edition, of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the only currently authoritative volume to contain the complete Robert's Rules of Order subject matter. It has been totally reset and redesigned for easier use. This ninth edition supersedes all previous editions and automatically becomes the parliamentary authority in organizations whose bylaws prescribe Robert's Rules of Order. This edition has been updated to address common inquiries, and it incorporates new rules, interpretations, and procedures made necessary by the evolution of parliamentary procedure. Among the more important areas of revision are: more modern and appropriate usage is given for the chair's invitation to members to speak in debate or offer secondary motions after stating the question on a motion the rule relating to the power of replacement of members on committees by the appointing authority is clarified formal recognition is given to the practice of sending a suggested agenda to members in advance of a meeting a subsection of hints to inexperienced presiding officers had been improved greater prominence is given to rules relating to the growing practice of nominating for office by petition specifications are provided for methods of expediting roll-call voting in very large conventions and calling a roll by delegation rather than by individuals In addition, the ninth edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised includes a special section, printed on tinted paper, which summarizes rules related to motions for quick and easy access.

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Robert's Rules of Order

By: Henry M. Robert

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Robert's Rules of Order

By: Henry M. Robert

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, commonly referred to as Robert's Rules of Order, RONR, or simply Robert's Rules, is the most widely used manual of parliamentary procedure in the United States. It governs the meetings of a diverse range of organizations-including church groups, county commissions, homeowners associations, nonprofit associations, professional societies, school boards, and trade unions-that have adopted it as their parliamentary authority. The manual was first published in 1876 by .US Army officer Henry Martyn Robert, who adapted the rules and practice of Congress to the needs of non-legislative societies. Ten subsequent editions have been published, including major revisions in 1915 and 1970. The copyright to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is owned by the Robert's Rules Association, which selects by contract an authorship team to continue the task of revising and updating the book. The 11th and current edition was published in 2011. In 2005, the Robert's Rules Association published an official concise guide, titled Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief. A second edition of the brief book was published in 2011.

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