The agenda is followed during the meeting. Important agenda items receive sufficient time during meetings. The meeting starts on time and concludes within a reasonable period of time. The person presiding keeps the meeting under control. Minutes are kept and distributed following a board meeting.
Board members come to meetings prepared.
The location is comfortable and suitable for a business meeting. Our organization produces an annual work plan which informs staff, board, and volunteers about our activities. Most of our activities and events are scheduled at least six months in advance. Our organization regularly evaluates programs. We hold an annual planning meeting.