The Complete Idiot's Guide to Robert's Rules

by Nancy Sylvester, MA, PRP, CPP-T

The whens, hows and whys of keeping order.

Robert's Rules have long been the ultimate guide for running meetings and outlining procedures. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Robert's Rules, Second Edition, teaches readers everything from the ladder of motions to how to use Robert's Rules for any size or type of meeting or political caucus.

?This book includes sample minutes, a sample agenda, and scripts for every type of meeting situation

?Includes a complete reproduction of Sylvester's "Basics of Parliamentary Procedure," a handy guide based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, as an appendix

?Gives readers a practical one-stop shop in the category-they can buy one book and get a copy of the rules and a book on how to use them

Genres: Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 2004

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I especially liked the tips of what not to do.

[Jim Slaughter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thorough approach to Robert's Rules from an excellent parliamentarian. (NOTE: A new edition of Robert's, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th Edition) was released in 2011 and after this Complete Idiot's Guide was issued. Each new Robert's brings changes to procedure. The latest has 120.) Even so, there are timeless recommendations that make this book well worth getting.

[Jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

During my tenure as Chairman of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce board of directors, I had the pleasure of of having author Nancy Stlvester at my side as parliamentarian. Before meeting Nancy, I had no idea that professional parliamentarian's even existed!

I encourage anyone who attends and/or conduct offical meeting to get anc keep her book at your side.

[Michael Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really helpful for learning to run a meeting!

[Reader Girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read if you want a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure.