Convenient Podcast Listening
Would you like an update on vital parliamentary topics while you drive or work out? Just listen to our podcast Parli Pod at https://anchor.fm/parliamentarian If you have a topic that you would like to suggest for a podcast, send your ideas or questions to...
Parliamentarian Contributes to Successful Meeting
When the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America began their planning for the annual business meeting, one of their first calls was to Kirby Glad, a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP). Jim, the bishop of the synod, is designated...
Ten out ten!
My experience with Kirby Glad as parliamentarian for the first large meeting I chaired was fantastic! Kirby reached out prior to the meeting with multiple videos, suggestions, and a handful of phone calls to ensure my confidence in the process. I am very grateful to...
What Our Clients Are Saying
What Clients are Saying about Kirby Glad Meeting Parliamentarian My experience with Kirby Glad as parliamentarian for the first large meeting I chaired was fantastic! Kirby reached out prior to the meeting with multiple videos, suggestions, and a handful of...
Handling Abuse of Authority by the Chair
The duty of the chair is to facilitate the work of the assembly from a position of neutrality. However sometimes a chair will undertake to railroad, influence, or restrict the will of assembly for his or her own agenda. The body has the power to reclaim its authority...
Our best meeting in 26 years!
What can you do if your organization has a controversial meeting and it is "too hot to handle?" Or what if your regular chair is not able to attend the meeting, and the vice-chair or other officers are not comfortable in conducting the meeting? This is the perfect...
Bulloch County Rules Opinion
The Bulloch County Republican Party requested a written opinion regarding their bylaws. The written opinion is attached here and a video overview was also prepared. Open this blog post to access the links
Parliamentary Motions At A Glance
A little bit of knowledge can go a long way in helping you be effective in your meetings and in understanding what is going on. Use this document to make your self familiar with the most commonly used motions. Click on the image below to download a pdf version
Club Schism Repaired with the help of Parliamentarian
What do you do when you have two competing factions and club politics are making the meetings unpleasant? A professional parliamentarian such as Kirby Glad can help. One Utah club was newly created by the merger of two small struggling clubs. The members of the...