Often the leaders of campus organizations are subject to much criticism because of the way they conduct business meetings. It is very important that the presiding officer know how to plan and conduct meetings since this is where all major decisions of the group are made. Every member should be present at and involved in each meeting because it is the responsibility of each member to participate in the business of the organization.
Organizational meetings have several functions.
They give members a chance to discuss and evaluate goals and objectives and keep updated on current events. They provide a chance to communicate and keep the group cohesive. But, most of all, meetings allow groups to pull resources together for decision making. Here are some guidelines to help make your future meetings successful, productive, and even fun. If you can't come up with a purpose, don't have a meeting.