Over the next few issues I will be covering the different aspects of the various Club Duties.
Thanking Speaker
Be prepared to take notes during the Guest Speaker‘s talk. Be constructive, concise and complimentary in your comments and add a little humour if appropriate. Acknowledge any effort in time and travel undertaken by the Speaker to attend the meeting. Remember you are expressing appreciation and thanks on behalf of all the members. Present the Thank You Gift to the speaker.
Some information on what we do and why.
Sergeant-At-Arms
This role is allow the President to concentrate on conducting the weekly meeting by ensuring that all duties are fulfilled and the meeting is conducted smoothly and in a timely way. In particular:
1. Motivate Club members with a quality session.
2. Help maintain orderly and effective weekly meetings and work to prevent any occurrence that might detract from the dignity or prestige of the Club.
3. Run a tight Sergeant's session that serves a dual purpose of educating Club members and takes account of the need not to exclude visitors