Sprinkling Some Parli Pro Knowledge In Our Schools

Learning the "2 Aces in the Hole" Motions
and exploring Robert's Rules of Order

Just a few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to shadow at Sherman Central School and sprinkle a little bit of Parli Pro knowledge to Mrs. Maleski's 8th grade class. The first day we talked about what Parli Pro is and why it's important. Once we covered all grounds, we then started to learn the fun stuff, MOTIONS!! 

The fundamental Principals
 are the foundation for building
your Parli Pro knowledge

The 2 key motions to keep in your back pocket are called the "2 aces in the hole."We started off pretty strong with the motion called: Question of Privilege. We had a great time talking about the power of this motion. Now that we knew the coolest motion, I taught the students the second ace: Parliamentary Inquiry On the second day of teaching, we did a quick review of
2 motions and then discussed the 4 Fundamental
 Principles
of Parli Pro . . .

1. ONE item of business at a time
2. Extend courtesy to everyone
3. Majority Rules
4. Protect the rights of the minority

Look at Mrs. Maleski's
collection of old Robert's
Rules of Order!

These students mastered the meanings of these principles and motions, so we put their new knowledge to the test by having a real meeting. The motion was made to "make a trip down to Penn State to have some ice cream and tour the university." After serious debate, the motion finally came to a vote, and the motion passed!! These students did a great job using their Parli Pro knowledge and I hope to see them in Happy Valley to have ice cream with them and give them a grand tour of Penn State!