Meeting dates should be established well in advance, so members can make necessary arrangements. Provide written agendas prior to each meeting and set time limit for a discussion of topics. Call on a different members for their opinion on each agenda item. Recognition is a vital part of all volunteer work. It generates a sense of group involvement and is an important tool for motivation.
Timing is important.
Delayed recognition is much less effective. Make recognition sincere, honest and fair. If you reward volunteers who are not performing, it may serve to diminish the value of volunteers who are performing well. Understand your volunteers. What satisfies and motivates one person, may not motivate another.