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THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MEMBERSHIP Belonging to an organization carries with it certain definite responsibilities, some which are: Loyalty to the objectives of the organization Payment of dues and other financial obligations Acceptance for some responsibility for the growth, progress, and accomplishments of the group Willingness to serve as chairman of a committee or to accept other office or responsibility when asked to do so Attendance at meetings as regularly as possible Participation in the meetings in the discussion of policies and problems Voting according to conscience on motions and at elections Abiding by the decisions of majority vote until and unless proper steps are taken to change the action taken Arrive before the meeting begins Refrain from whispering or causing other disturbance during the meeting Rise to address the chair when desiring to speak Express opinions in the meeting Making motions properly to bring matters before the group Second motions that are made. Motions must have a second in order to get discussion started. Just because you second a motion doesn’t mean you agree or approve, you may even speak against the motion. Be seated when another has the floor. It is not only discourteous to remain standing, but it is out of order as well. Remain until the meeting is declared adjourned by the chair Refrain from criticism of speakers and those who have accepted responsibility. Before you criticize someone you should ask yourself “Could I do as well?” or “Am I willing to take on that responsibility?” Make your criticism, if any, constructive. You need not always approve and agree with policy or procedures, but wait to speak your option until the appropriate time, then give it objectively. BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER – NOT JUST A JOINER !