Chapter Handbook

Seven Steps to an Effective Board Meeting 

1. Publish and distribute an agenda at least one week ahead of the meeting. 

2. Start the meeting on time. 

3. Stick to the agenda. 

4. See that all members have the chance to participate. 

5. Don't let one member dominate the meeting. 

6. Ensure assignments for follow-up action are clearly understood.

7. Provide minutes in a timely fashion following the meeting to board members and your Association staff liaison.